AI agents seen as essential, not just experimental

A new study by the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that enterprises are expected to significantly scale AI-enabled workflows, many driven by agentic AI, relying on them for improved decision making and automation. The AI Projects to Profits study, which...

Africa’s foreign investment hit record high in 2024

The latest World Investment Report from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) highlights a significant rebound in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Africa. In 2024, foreign investment in the continent shot up by 75% to reach $97-billion, representing 6% of global...

How to stay on top of data and analytics trends

Going forward, half of business decisions will be augmented or automated by AI agents; executive AI literacy will drive higher financial performance; and critical failures in managing synthetic data will risk AI governance, model accuracy and compliance. These are...

Security, capital challenges threaten energy transition gains

Global progress towards secure, equitable and sustainable energy is accelerating after years of sluggish gains, according to a new World Economic Forum report. However, rising geopolitical tensions, investment gaps, and a growing disconnect between clean energy...

Ethernet campus switch sales see Q1 surge

According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, 1Q 2025 worldwide Ethernet Campus Switch revenues grew by 3% year-over-year (Y/Y), with a sharp contraction in China pulling down worldwide sales. “As we predicted, the Ethernet Campus Switch market has now...

Security, infrastructure drive C-suite misalignment on GenAI

There is a serious misalignment among C-suite leaders when it comes to business goals and operational readiness for generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) deployment. This is the headline finding from a new NTT Data report, “The AI Security Balancing Act: From...

An SME solution to youth unemployment

South Africa faces a critical challenge in rising youth unemployment, and traditional employment avenues are failing to absorb the country’s young jobseekers. While policy solutions remain important, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are playing an...

Logistics industry is unlocking opportunities for youth

With South Africa’s youth unemployment rate sitting at a massive 62n4%, finding sustainable job opportunities for young people has become an urgent national priority. While many sectors are stagnating, logistics is booming. Fueled by the rise of e-commerce, digital...

Meta and Alphabet lead post-Covid growth

The world's largest online companies - including giants like Amazon, Google, Meta, Apple, Tencent and Netflix - have all seen their revenue skyrocket since the Covid-19 pandemic, with a global shift toward online products and solutions fueling their growth. According...

Cisco unveils secure infrastructure for the AI era

Cisco has unveiled new innovations to help companies adapt and transform in the AI era. Enterprises are under pressure to accelerate secure AI adoption and drive value from AI investments. To help organisations meet these opportunities, Cisco continues to reimagine...

FMF study counts the cost of BEE compliance

A new study by the Free Market Foundation (FMF) and the Solidarity Research Institute (SRI) indicates the South Africa’s economic trajectory has been undermined by the zealous promulgation of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE). The report, titled “The...

Huang shares Nvidia blueprint for Europe’s AI boom

At GTC Paris — held alongside VivaTech, Europe’s largest tech event — Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang delivered a clear message: Europe isn’t just adopting AI — it’s building it. “We now have a new industry, an AI industry, and it’s now part of the new...

CSIR, Coega sign collaboration MoU

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Coega Development Corporation (Coega) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their collaboration aimed at advancing research, technology development, innovation and knowledge sharing....

Huawei enables alternative AI solutions

Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI), with its ability to drive productivity and competitiveness, has become a critical geopolitical battleground. With US sanctions preventing China from accessing some of the high-powered chips and chipsets required to...

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Vertiv to deliver AI-ready solutions for Polar’s Norway data centre

Vertiv has been chosen by Polar as the primary supplier for its first modular AI-ready data centre in Norway. Powered entirely by hydroelectric energy, the Polar facility minimises its carbon footprint whilst accommodating high-density, liquid-cooled environments of...

Are you ready to reimagine your business for the metaverse?

The convergence of the digital and physical worlds, driven by spatial computing and the metaverse, is rapidly reshaping business landscapes. This transformation extends beyond the mere novelty of virtual reality (VR) headsets and augmented reality (AR) filters,...

North African communications still highly targeted by DDoS sttacks

The ICT sector in the countries of North Africa is well developed, with Morocco leading the continent in Internet usage at 92,2%, followed by Libya at 88,5% and Tunisia at 84,9%. It should come as no surprise then that the region’s ICT sector also recorded significant...

The true value of enterprise-wide digitisation

Enterprise-wide digitisation has evolved from a competitive advantage to an absolute necessity and yet, amidst its promises and whispers of transformation, digital hasn’t delivered. Of the 89% of companies undertaking digital and AI transformations, only 31% of...

Could AI help address SA’s unemployment and inequality challenges?

South Africa currently grapples with one of the world's highest unemployment rates, standing at a staggering 31,9% in 2024, with youth unemployment exceeding 60%. By Rowen Pillai, CEO of LeanTechnovations This challenge is compounded by deep-seated structural issues...

Honeypots a strategic layer in cyber defence

J2 Software has introduced 'Honeypot as a Service', a plug-and-play solution designed to deceive attackers, gather critical threat intelligence, and ultimately strengthen an organisation’s cyber resilience. This new approach is particularly crucial as cyberattacks...

How to become a threat-resilient organisation

With the continent’s rapid digital transformation, African businesses are being exposed to increasingly complex cyber threats. As their digital footprint grows, so too does the potential for cyberattacks, writes Vinay Hiralall, chief commercial officer of Liquid C2....

Gen Z rewrites the rules of work – and benefits need to catch up 

Gen Z is entering the workforce in numbers too large to ignore. By 2030, they’ll make up nearly 40% of South Africa’s working population. They are young, ambitious, tech-savvy, and largely uninsured. By Reo Botes, managing executive of Essential Employee Benefits In a...

As Africa banks the unbanked, skills gap invites threats

As African banks continue to bring financial services to millions of the unbanked, an escalating crisis is building: a severe shortage of cybersecurity skills. By Doros Hadjizenonos, regional director at Fortinet South Africa Cyberattacks now rank among the leading...

How fintech is shaping SA’s digital payment infrastructure

When we think of financial access, we often think of the 'front door' – the point-of-sale, the payment link, the app. But beyond that door is a complex ecosystem that powers every transaction, every transfer, every financial decision. By Mpho Sadiki, group MD for...

Data Engineer – Gauteng Braamfontein

Data EngineerA leading financial services and insurance organization is seeking an experienced Data Engineer with a strong focus on DevOps to join its Data Engineering Department. This role is instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable data...

System Analyst – Remote Remote

Job Type: Full Time, Hybrid working conditionsWork Location: SandtonSchedule: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pmAn innovative FinTech SME Lender on a growth trajectory, powering up the local economy one ambitious business owner at a time are looking for a very smart System...

Test Automation Engineer

Job Summary: The Test Automation Engineer at our client plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and scalability of our software products by building and maintaining robust automated test frameworks. This individual collaborates closely with...

Full Stack Developer – (React & Node.js) (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a globally acknowledged business consulting firm with expertise in enterprise resource planning, corporate performance management, business intelligence, financial and costing principles, shared services, and employee performance management....

Test Automation Engineer – Western Cape Somerset West

Job Summary: The Test Automation Engineer at our client plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and scalability of our software products by building and maintaining robust automated test frameworks. This individual collaborates closely with...

Test Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre

Design and execute test cases to ensure the quality and functionality of the Financial Intelligence Centre software products. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Gather, analyse and perform detailed test review of system documentation: Business requirements specification and...

Senior .NET Developer

Our Client, is hiring Senior .NET Developers to join their team that focuses on innovative and technology-forward solutions. These are contract roles and successful candidates will deliver services to one of South Africa's established organisations that is a leader in...

Test Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria

Design and execute test cases to ensure the quality and functionality of the Financial Intelligence Centre software products. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Gather, analyse and perform detailed test review of system documentation: Business requirements specification and...

Senior .NET Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our Client, is hiring Senior .NET Developers to join their team that focuses on innovative and technology-forward solutions. These are contract roles and successful candidates will deliver services to one of South Africa's established organisations that is a leader in...

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