In an era of instability, restructuring promotes resilience

The era of corporate stability is over and this is why the most important C-suite appointment companies can make in 2026 is a full-time and continually proactive chief restructuring officer (CRO) in charge of a CRO office. A new Global CRO Study 2026, authored by the...

Global IT spend set for13,5% growth, to $6,31trn

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6,31-trillion in 2026, up 13,5% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “This latest forecast underscores the accelerating momentum in AI infrastructure and advanced memory,” says John-David Lovelock,...

Beware the gap between perceived AI readiness and DR capability

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) data protection is seen as a high priority when implementing AI solutions – but a survey of senior IT decision-makers has revealed a gap between perceived readiness and tested, validated disaster recovery capability. This is among the...

As cost pressures mount, consumers shift spend to essentials

South African consumers are adjusting their financial behaviour in response to ongoing cost pressures, with TransUnion's Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study revealing meaningful shifts in how households spend, save and manage credit. While many households remain under...

Miscommunication hinders delivery of employee value

Just 33% of employees report that their organisation is consistently delivering on the employee value proposition (EVP) promises it makes, according to a survey by Gartner. A March 2024 Gartner survey of more than 1 300 employees found that only 21% of employees said...

Broadband Commission calls for enhanced global digital cooperation

The B​​roadband Commission​ for Sustainable Development at its Fall Meeting today urged governments, industry, academia and civil society to collaborate to support the implementation of the forthcoming UN Global Digital Compact. Taking place in New York just days...

Many Africans still believe cybercrime won’t affect them

Smartphones, applications, social media, artificial intelligence (AI) platforms and multiple other tools have all become part and parcel of daily life on the African continent, transforming how people connect, collaborate and engage. Unfortunately, they have also...

SIEM platforms market to reach $8,6bn by 2025

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions have dominated the enterprise security market for nearly two decades, and the market volume is expected to reach $8,6-billion by 2025, according to KuppingerCole analysts. Its compound annual growth rate...

Cybercriminals exploit new fantasy game

"Hogwarts Legacy", the highly anticipated Harry Potter game set in the legendary wizarding world and already a bestseller on Steam and PlayStation 5, is set for its official release today (10 February). But, sadly, Harry and his legion of Potterheads around the world...

December sees surge in US cybersecurity hires

As everyone now recognises, 2022 was a tough year, with companies across several industries revisiting their hiring strategies - and the technology sector was no exception. Hiring activity in the cybersecurity space in the US also took a hit in 2022, but remained...

Customer enablement the future for supply chain players

Supply chain organisations that enable customers to get their own jobs done are twice as likely to receive repurchase orders compared with peers that focus merely on customer satisfaction or ease, according to a new survey from Gartner. The survey also found that...

Rise in manipulation fraud could result in more regulation

The UK has seen a 41% increase in payer manipulation fraud, (or as they call it, Authorised Push Payments fraud or APP), in the last year. And, unless banks take a proactive approach, they could soon face some stiff regulatory pressure. This is the warning from...

Geo-political conflict triggers chaotic year for cybersecurity

Check Point Research has released its 2023 Security Report reflecting on a chaotic past 12 months in cybersecurity which saw cyberattacks reach an all-time high in response to the Russo-Ukrainian war. Education and Research remains the most targeted sector, but...

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The case for VPN versus proxy

There has been lots of increased interest in staying private online due to the new developments in privacy and security. For example, Investigatory Powers Bill was launched in the UK last November, which allows the government to hack into people's computers; the...

Time to start treating our employees like customers

In today's connected marketplace characterised by an increasingly tough economic climate, it is no longer possible for businesses to compete purely on price. As such, companies are implementing strategies to position themselves in a more positive light, improve their...

Huawei launches all-flash storage in SA

Huawei officially launched the industry's first new-generation convergent all-flash system that features flash-oriented storage OS, chips and Solid State Drive (SSD) end-to-end in-depth optimisation yesterday at the Huawei South Africa Eco-Connect Conference in...

New-gen enterprise storage for SMEs

As part of its all-flash storage portfolio, Huawei unveiled its new-gen entry-level storage systems, the OceanStor 2000 V3 series, at the Huawei South Africa Eco-Connect Conference in Sandton yesterday. The new series is built to support rapid business growth of small...

Second Accelerator group announced

Barclays Africa Group and Techstars yesterday released the names of 10 financial-technology (fintech) companies selected to participate in the second Barclays Accelerator programme, powered by Techstars. The successful companies, all focused on providing fintech...

First massive free learning platform turns 10

Alison, the free online learning pioneer has launched a new mobile-friendly, personalised platform design, enhancing user experience and strengthening learner engagement. Founded 10 years ago today, Irish-based Alison is one of the world's largest free education and...

Datacentrix named as Trend Micro Gold Partner

Datacentrix has been awarded Gold Partner status by global IT security solutions provider Trend Micro. According to Wayne Olsen, Datacentrix security business unit manager, the agreement acknowledges Datacentrix' expertise within the security space, and more...

Preventing, managing risk in electronic banking

Banking is a tough industry to be in. Not only do financial institutions carry the burden of managing large amounts of money, they also have to stay on top of constantly changing legislation and the introduction of new technology and customer demands that impact how...

Time to review critical safety controls

Recent incidents have highlighted the need for all companies and organisations to review the safety and security of their data and their IT systems, as standard approaches no longer protect against myriad vulnerabilities, an expert says. "Even the highest judicial...

Beneficial ownership under the spotlight

Accountable institutes are facing growing legislative pressure to ensure that their due diligence efforts on clients are stringent enough to uncover unethical transactions like money laundering, tax evasion, embezzlement and the financing of terrorism, should they...

Software Developer / Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

The ideal candidate will be someone who is quite proficient with power bi reporting and uses C# and JavaScript. RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborate with the development team to design, develop, and maintain web applications.Develop Power BI embedded reports for our...

Test Analyst at STS – Gauteng Kelvin

We need a very strong Test Analyst with understanding of test techniques, test coverage, test case design, test coverage, reporting, defect management.Insurance domain knowledge would be great.Experience working on large projects with multiple upstream and downstream...

Data Scientist – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Hybrid Data Scientist position open for a highly motivated and skilled professional in Cape Town. Ideal candidate must have deep technical expertise and enjoy complex problem solving. Key Requirements Degree candidates take first preferenceMinimum of 4+ years in Data...

Data Center Operations Technician at NetOps Africa

As a Data Center Technician at NetOps Africa, you will be an integral part of our Operations team, responsible for maintaining the integrity and functionality of our data centers. You will ensure that our infrastructure runs smoothly by installing, configuring, and...

Senior Data Engineer (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:A software engineering and data science consultancy based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with a global development reach, serves a diverse client base, including large enterprises and emerging startups across South Africa, the Middle East, and the United...

Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment

About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...

Data Analyst

Key ResponsibilitiesData Collection and ManagementGather and validate data from various sources such as application logs, user interactions, and system performance metrics. Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data collected.Designing, implementing, and...

Senior Data Engineer (Remote) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A software engineering and data science consultancy based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with a global development reach, serves a diverse client base, including large enterprises and emerging startups across South Africa, the Middle East, and the United...

Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...

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