SA companies are shunning public cloud for AI workloads

South African organisations are shifting AI workloads out of the public cloud faster than their counterparts anywhere else in the world, according to new global research commissioned by Cloudera. The Great AI Re-Architecture Survey, conducted by Wakefield Research...

AI-driven cybercrime moves into operational mainstream

AI, infostealers, vulnerabilities, ransomware, and geopolitical conflict are reshaping organisational risk and compressing the time defenders have to respond, according to Flashpoint’s latest 2026 Global Threat Intelligence Report: Midyear Edition. The threat...

MoonHacker uses NASA data to build lunar digital twins

The barren lunar landscape has some important resources, such as water and minerals like iron and titanium, but extracting and processing them will require special equipment. Where those resources can be found will dictate where to land and how to mine them. To help...

July economic activity reverses two months of decline

South Africa’s economic activity improved in July 2026, following a challenging performance in June and May, according to the PayInc Economic Index. Lower fuel prices provided some relief, while record transaction volumes point to resilient economic activity. However,...

Mild improvement expected for property market

The property market could be in for a better year in 2025, although there are still abundant risks. By John Loos, senior economist at FNB Commercial Property Finance 2024 felt like a key “turning point for the better” for the South African economy. This included not...

NTT Data named as a top global employer

NTT Data has been recognised as a Global Top Employer for 2025 by the Top Employers Institute. This is the second time it has received this accolade. The company also earned the Top Employer 2025 regional certification in Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and North...

AI and the promise of accessible, affordable healthcare

Over the past year, artificial intelligence (AI) has dominated the global news cycle as experts across the world engaged in a spirited debate about its positive implications and potential drawbacks for our future. While uncertainties remain about how AI will impact...

A kilowatt saved is worth more than a kilowatt produced

This year's Enlit 2023 Africa event in Cape Town had a pertinent and recurring theme: how can the continent ramp up energy efficiency to mitigate the unstable energy provision faced by many countries including South Africa? Speaking on the panel Utilising advanced...

SAS seeks crowd-driven AI to protect sea turtles

SAS has joined forces with the UNC Centre for Galapagos Studies (CGS) to apply crowd-driven artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to help protect endangered sea turtles - similar to a recent project it was involved in to help track deforestation in the...

Tips on how to survive during economic uncertainty

Kathy Gibson reports - We are living in tough times, and it's harder than ever for organisations to thrive today - putting digital transformation squarely in focus. IDC research shows that operational transformation is far away the top priority for South African CIOs,...

CEOs cite AI as top disruptive technology

A recent survey of CEOs and senior executives by Gartner has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) was the top technology that CEOs believe will significantly impact their industry over the next three years, cited by 21% of survey respondents. "Generative AI will...

Reimagining Meta’s infrastructure for the AI age

With its AI compute needs set to grow dramatically, Meta has announced custom chips for running AI models and video, a new AI-optimised data centre design, and phase 2 of its 16 000 GPU supercomputer for AI research. Santosh Janardhan, head of infrastructure at Meta,...

Tech giants advancing in generative AI with multi-faceted approach

As the global appetite for generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) reaches unprecedented levels, technology behemoths such as Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Amazon are not merely allocating substantial resources to develop novel GenAI models - they are also actively...

Chinese AI market to top $26bn by 2026

The popularity of generative artificial intelligence (AI) such as ChatGPT has once again set off a wave of AI in the IT industry. Zhenshan Zhong, vice-president of IDC China, says 2023 is expected to be the most exciting year in the world of AI, and the...

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Logicalis buys into Packet Systems Indonesia

Datatec subsidiary Logicalis Group, and its Indonesian partner Metrodata, have agreed to acquire a majority stake in Packet Systems Indonesia (PSI), a leading ICT systems integrator and service company. PSI will be integrated with Logicalis Metrodata Indonesia (LMI),...

SA fintech enables instant online debits

Fintech startup DirectDebit has launched E-Mandate, a valid electronic agreement that allows customers to sign and authorise debit orders and recurring payment transactions online from any web-enabled device. Jaco van Wyk, co-founder of Direct Debit, says: "E-Mandate...

Foreigners looking for work in Angola: take note

The government of Angola has enforced new rules governing the hiring of foreign employees. HR and Human Capital Management (HCM) focused services and solutions provider CRS Technologies advises South African businesses to take cognisance of these rules and their...

Graduate programs curb youth unemployment

It is no secret that South African youth are facing massive challenges in terms of their education, employment, and career growth. According to Statistics South Africa, the unemployment rate in South Africa increased to 27,7% in the first quarter of 2017 from 26,5% in...

How to choose a VPN

NordVPN (Virtual Private Network) has seen its users growing steadily in 2017, reflecting the global tendency of Internet users looking for ways to protect their privacy. For example, NordVPN's user inquiries from South Africa are increasing, and users are asking more...

Prepare for the robot revolution

Machine learning is going to fundamentally alter our world for the better, improving healthcare, the manufacturing industry and assisting in the prediction of supply and demand levels across a plethora of industries. By Reshaad Sha, chief strategy officer and...

Selecting the right PBX for your business

As a business grows, providing affordable and seamless communication for employees becomes a priority. While on-premise PBX systems have been the mainstay for years, businesses now have the option of turning to hosted or cloud-based solutions, writes Henda Edwardes,...

Insurers can benefit from the blockchain

The spotlight has fallen on the likes of bitcoin and blockchain in recent weeks. But how can insurers benefit from cryptocurrency and the platform that carries it? Jonathan Jardim, senior developer for Rubix Digital Solutions, subsidiary of SilverBridge Holdings,...

Businesses should get ready for the world of IoT

Simon Carpenter, chief technology advisor at SAP Africa, asks: Is your business ready for the day everything has a sensor? One day in the very near future, we will wonder how we ever survived in a world full of 'stupid' devices. From washing machines to lights to...

Netgear expands Business Essentials Series switches

In a bid to assist users of growing businesses and home offices to plan for future needs, Netgear has expanded its GS300 Business Essentials Series of Gigabit Ethernet unmanaged switches with the addition of a new 48-port switch and a new Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)...

Senior Java and Angular Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Java and Angular Developer to join our development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Java back-end development and Angular front-end development, with a strong understanding of full-stack development...

Java Developer – Gauteng Menlyn

The fastest Growing IT Company in SA with the most advanced Core Stack available to people in SA is looking for Expert Level Java Developers to join their dynamic team Below Essential and advantage skills ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: Proficient in core Java...

Scrum Master

Enhance team effectiveness Facilitate, teach and coach team practices Implement Agile values and principles Coordinate with other teams in the programme Ensure team engagement for efficiency Remove impediments Facilitate daily meetings, backlog refinement, sprint...

Senior Android Developer

We are looking for a Senior Android Developer to join our mobile development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Android application development and a strong understanding of mobile architecture and design. You will be responsible for the...

Azure/Cloud Systems Engineer (hybrid contract) TB

The Systems Engineer: Microsoft Cloud Services is responsible for ensuring the stable operation of the IT server infrastructure across the entire organisation in order to maintain high levels of availability and security. The role is responsible for the...

Scrum Master – Western Cape Cape Town

Enhance team effectiveness Facilitate, teach and coach team practices Implement Agile values and principles Coordinate with other teams in the programme Ensure team engagement for efficiency Remove impediments Facilitate daily meetings, backlog refinement, sprint...

Senior Android Developer – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

We are looking for a Senior Android Developer to join our mobile development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Android application development and a strong understanding of mobile architecture and design. You will be responsible for the...

PHP Developer

Senior PHP Developer with AWS and jQuery Expertise Our client is a dynamic and innovative tech company dedicated to revolutionizingeducation through cutting-edge solutions. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a talented Senior PHP Developer with strong expertise...

SAP Systems Analyst (Materials Management MM) (CH1060)

Our client in the banking industry is looking for a SAP Systems Analyst with Materials Management (MM Module) experience to join their team. The purpose of the role is to deliver functional expertise in SAP MM processes, including configuration, customization, and...

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