IITPSA partners with IT-Online and Channelwise to support ICT skills development
The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) and ICT publications IT-Online and Channelwise, has announced a strategic skills development partnership aimed at supporting South Africa’s ICT skills development pipeline, amplifying...
Rapid growth ahead for data centre construction
The global data centre construction market size is estimated to reach $662,71-billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 12,7% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market growth is fueled by the increasing demand for data storage and...
How data and AI can help eliminate modern slavery
The advances in data and AI revolutionising business today could be the key to ending forced labour, writes John Schultz, chief operating and legal officer at HPE. Despite years of international collaboration to combat it, modern slavery is on the rise...
Obituary: Lou Gerstner
Lou Gerstner, who served as chairman and CEO of IBM from 1993 to 2002, died on Saturday (27 December). Arvind Krishna, chairman and CEO of IBM, in a mail to IBM employees, shares how Gerstner arrived at IBM at a moment when the company’s future was genuinely...
Hubble finds the largest chaotic birthplace of planets
Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have imaged the largest protoplanetary disk ever observed circling a young star. For the first time in visible light, Hubble has revealed the disk is unexpectedly chaotic and turbulent, with wisps of material stretching...
AI-driven digital workplaces to accelerate in 2026
Artificial intelligence (AI) dominated digital workplaces in 2025, fuelling trends such as the rising adoption of agentic AI, increased platform interoperability, expansion of contact centers, greater support for sales teams and growing popularity of mobile solutions....
Data centres could be the spark Africa’s power sector needs
A quarter of the way into the 21st century, digital technology has infiltrated the daily lives of billions of people to an incredible degree across the globe - but not everywhere … yet. By NJ Ayuk, executive chairman of the African Energy Chamber As digital...
AI set to dominate in 2026
Across the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (CEEMETA) region, the pace of AI adoption has moved from steady to rapid. By Mohammed Amin, senior vice-president: CEEMETA at Dell Technologies What felt ambitious just a year ago is now baseline....
External enterprise storage grows 2,1%
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Enterprise Storage Systems Tracker, the external OEM enterprise storage systems (ESS) market grew 2,1% year-over-year (YoY) in the third quarter of 2025 reaching $8-billion in vendor revenue....
Scammers are phishing for Stranger Things fans
As the anticipated final season of Stranger Things begins streaming, Kaspersky cybersecurity experts are alerting fans to a wave of scams designed to exploit their excitement. Fraudsters are offering downloads of the new episodes or posing as if they can provide free...
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Master social media for job searching success
In today’s digital age, your online presence is more than a personal diary or collection of memories. By Shani van Eck, business administrator at EQPlus It’s a reflection of your professional persona and personal brand, playing a crucial role in the hiring process....
The evolution of AI in patient consent in a data-driven future
One area undergoing significant evolution in the healthcare industry is the process of obtaining patient consent. It is a topic that is highly controversial but absolutely necessary and one that must evolve if we are to bring patient care into the 21st century. Henry...
Retail investing shifts to younger investors
The World Economic Forum’s Global Retail Investor Outlook 2024 confirms a sustained shift towards younger retail investors. Spanning 13 economies, including South Africa, the research finds that 30% of Gen Z start investing in early adulthood – compared to 9% of Gen X...
Tech won’t save your business from cyberthreats
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the landscape of information security, presenting both unprecedented opportunities and significant new threats. By Ryan Boyes, governance, risk and compliance officer at Galix While AI-driven solutions can enhance threat...
Qlik launches Open Lakehouse
Qlik has announced the launch of Qlik Open Lakehouse, a fully managed Apache Iceberg solution built into Qlik Talend Cloud. Designed for enterprises under pressure to scale faster and spend less, Qlik Open Lakehouse delivers real-time ingestion, automated...
SAS AI offers governance resources
As AI accelerates the pace and proliferation of innovation, the need for AI governance has never been more urgent. Lack of visibility into AI governance puts trust, compliance and successful AI deployments at risk. To help organisations confidently navigate their AI...
Westcon-Comstor certified as a Great Place to Work in SA
Westcon-Comstor has been Certified™ by Great Place To Work in South Africa. Great Place To Work is a global authority on workplace culture, employee experience and the leadership behaviours proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased...
Acer Gadget unveils AI-powered wearables
Acer Gadget, a subsidiary of Acer, unveiled two of its latest innovations at COMPUTEX 2025 — Acer FreeSense Ring and Acer AI TransBuds. The new products reflect the company’s growing expansion into AI-powered wearables and real-time communication tools. The Acer...
Enhance audit confidence with accurate financial reporting
In an era where financial scrutiny is higher than ever, the accuracy and consistency of financial reporting have become non-negotiables, as investors, regulators and stakeholders demand reliable financial disclosures, placing significant pressure on finance teams and...
SA’s national cyber defence gap is showing – again
South African Airways (SAA) on Wednesday shared details of its preliminary investigation into the recent cyberattack on its digital systems, but it is just the latest national public entity to fall victim to an accelerating pattern of targeted breaches. By Stephen...
AI Development Specialist (Azure)
Role Purpose Lead the design, build, and deployment of production-grade AI solutions on Microsoft Azure. Own end-to-end delivery-from data pipelines to model deployment, ensuring security, reliability, and compliance. ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement AI solutions...
Intermediate Data Engineer – Hybrid
An innovative and rapidly expanding Tech company is inviting applications from qualified Data Engineer candidatesto take up a permanent role at our Umhlanga based Company.About The Virtual AgentThe Virtual Agent (TVA) is a fast-growing PropTech company transforming...
AI Development Specialist (Azure) – Gauteng Edenburg
Role Purpose Lead the design, build, and deployment of production-grade AI solutions on Microsoft Azure. Own end-to-end delivery-from data pipelines to model deployment, ensuring security, reliability, and compliance. ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement AI solutions...
Intermediate Data Engineer – Hybrid – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga Ridge
An innovative and rapidly expanding Tech company is inviting applications from qualified Data Engineer candidatesto take up a permanent role at our Umhlanga based Company.About The Virtual AgentThe Virtual Agent (TVA) is a fast-growing PropTech company transforming...
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Financial System Administrator at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: The National Research Foundation (NRF) seeks to make an appointment for the position of Financial System Administrator Key Responsibilities: Provide technical and functional support for Microsoft D365 Finance and Operations (F&O) in production and...
Backend Software Engineer – Western Cape Winelands
An opportunity exists for a skilled Backend Software Engineer to design, implement, and maintain backend systems that power data-driven agricultural solutions. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver with a passion for development and an interest in nature and the...
Financial System Administrator at NRF National Research Foundation – Gauteng Pretoria
Postion Summary: The National Research Foundation (NRF) seeks to make an appointment for the position of Financial System Administrator Key Responsibilities: Provide technical and functional support for Microsoft D365 Finance and Operations (F&O) in production and...
Senior Java & Angular Developer (Fintech) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Do you dream in Java? Speak fluent Spring Boot? Can you charm both Angular frontends and Native Android apps into working harmoniously? Then you might be exactly who we're looking for!We're on the lookout for a Java Developer Extraordinaire to join our squad of...
Flutter Mobile Developer
An opportunity exists for a skilled Mobile Developer to build and maintain high-quality cross-platform mobile applications using the Flutter framework. The ideal candidate has strong coding skills, a good eye for UI/UX, and a proven track record in delivering mobile...
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