CEOs want to ramp up their AI spending as FOMO kicks on

AI is exceeding most CEOs’ expectations and their optimism is growing. Cisco’s latest study shows that 67% now worry they’re underinvesting in the technology — up from 57% last year — with nearly two thirds (64%) of those surveyed now seeing AI adoption as mandatory...

Women face higher levels of burnout as stress levels climb

South African employers are facing a growing workforce resilience challenge as new data reveals that women are increasingly bearing the burden of workplace stress, burnout and mental health crises. A comprehensive analysis by Lyra Southern Africa of 67 419 Employee...

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...

Key AI trends that will separate leaders from laggards

Three transformative themes will drive AI and data-driven businesses in the year ahead: authenticity, applied Value, and agents. This is according to  Qlik, which draws on deep market analysis to share its outlook for trends in 2025. These trends were developed by...

PC market closed out 2024 with slight growth

PC shipments during the fourth quarter of 2024 grew 1,8% from the prior year with global volumes reaching 68,9-million shipments, according to preliminary results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. For...

How the way we watch TV has changed

"If you keep watching so much TV your eyes will turn square!" is a phrase every baby boomer will be familiar with as their parents scolded them for spending long periods passively staring at the television. But this generation of kids is now all grown up - and so has...

Internet boost for the Eastern Cape

In a boost for business and for the growth and development of the Eastern Cape Internet ecosystem, the Nelson Mandela Bay Internet Exchange Point (NMBINX) is the newest addition to INX-ZA's community-run Internet Exchange Point (IXP) services. INX-ZA operates SA's...

AI should prompt IT professionals to upskill

The emergence of next-generation AI should not be seen as a direct threat to IT professionals, but rather as an opportunity to upskill and master the new technology, says Admire Gwanzura, president of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa...

Let’s face it … face-swiping biometrics are taking off

The global face-swiping payment market size is expected to reach $18,46-billion by 2030 expanding at a CAGR of 19,9% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. The rise in digitalisation led by the Covid-19 pandemic and the increasing...

Job creation, reskilling must be central to growth agendas

The world is going through a period of economic uncertainty, with artificial intelligence (AI) advancing and the green transition now imperative - all of which are driving big changes in the future of jobs. This week, the World Economic Forum's (WEF's) Growth Summit...

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Bytes MS, NCR, Nedbank win innovation award

Bytes Managed Solutions (Bytes MS) has received the Best Branch Automation Project award at The Asian Banker Technology Innovation Awards ceremony. Bytes MS jointly received the award with NCR Corporation, its technology partner and a global leader in omni-channel...

Turn your phone into an authenticator

HID Approve, from HID Global, turns a mobile device into a handheld validation device or “authenticator” that verifies online access and transaction requests, such as digital banking transactions or corporate VPN access. HID Approve adds a new level of trust for...

Fujitsu powers SMEs with entry-level storage

Fujitsu has doubled the capacity of data that can be protected by its entry-level Eternus DX S4 hybrid storage range, introducing performance and capacity upgrades across the line-up. For the second time in just 12 months, Fujitsu is unchaining the amount of...

SPL launches memory, SSDs

Service Parts Logistics (SPL), best known for distribution of branded spare parts and upgrades and the exclusive master distributor for ServiceLife accessories, has launched a range of memory and solid state drives. ServiceLife memory and SSDs come with a lifetime...

Turn your phone into an authenticator

HID Approve, from HID Global, turns a mobile device into a handheld validation device or “authenticator” that verifies online access and transaction requests, such as digital banking transactions or corporate VPN access. HID Approve adds a new level of trust for...

Aspect Software launches Via Workforce Management

Aspect Software has announced Aspect Via WFM, the cloud-based version of Aspect’s market-leading workforce management solution. Aspect Via, the company’s Customer Engagement Centre (CEC) and the backbone of Aspect’s cloud portfolio, is a complete set of customer...

Tips for hybrid network-enabled security

The information and communications technology (ICT) sector is one of the main driving forces behind organisational competitiveness in the modern business environment. Modern businesses increasingly rely on network-supported technologies, such as cloud computing,...

Time is money – stop wasting it in meetings

According to a survey of time use conducted by Stats SA, South Africans spend roughly 121 minutes per day participating in meetings, which amounts to over 10 hours a week – a quarter of the average 40 hour work week. This wouldn’t be a problem if all these hours spent...

Payroll must help employees beat the downgrade

The recent downgrade of South African government debt increases economic uncertainty, with unpredictable effects. “While many of the outcomes of the downgrade have been surprising, one thing is clear: government debt is going to be more expensive. That will almost...

Securing the software-defined data centre

The term “digital transformation” is on every CIO’s lips today, and a large part of this transformation, is the move to a software-defined data centre (SDDC).  “The SDDC is the IT infrastructure of tomorrow,” says Lutz Blaeser, MD of Intact Software Distribution. “For...

AWS Data Engineer

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced AWS Data Engineer to join their Global Markets division. This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with leading financial institutions, contributing to the design and implementation of data...

IT Support at NTT Motor Group – Gauteng Brooklyn

Within the various dealerships, you will be required to: 1st line support including ticket management until ticket resolved.Installation, configuration, maintenance and support (including diagnostics) of;Network infrastructure (Cabling and network equipment).On site...

AWS Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced AWS Data Engineer to join their Global Markets division. This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with leading financial institutions, contributing to the design and implementation of data...

Cloud DevOps Engineer

We are searching for a Cloud DevOps Engineer who specializes in managing, troubleshooting, and deploying solutions on Hyperscale platforms, cloud-based infrastructure, and services across leading cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and...

Java/Kotlin Android Developer

Our clients in the consulting space are on the hunt for a Senior Developer based in the Bryanston area on a fantastic hybrid model. Join a dynamic team and work with the latest in technology servicing the largest corporate giants in the telecommunications, finance and...

Calypso Senior Software Engineer

Job Description:This candidate has an engineering background and 7 years of Calypso experience, including development experience as requested. Requirements:Through collaboration with business teams and end users you will review and understand the business needs and...

Cloud DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are searching for a Cloud DevOps Engineer who specializes in managing, troubleshooting, and deploying solutions on Hyperscale platforms, cloud-based infrastructure, and services across leading cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and...

Java/Kotlin Android Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our clients in the consulting space are on the hunt for a Senior Developer based in the Bryanston area on a fantastic hybrid model. Join a dynamic team and work with the latest in technology servicing the largest corporate giants in the telecommunications, finance and...

Calypso Senior Software Engineer – Remote Remote

Job Description:This candidate has an engineering background and 7 years of Calypso experience, including development experience as requested. Requirements:Through collaboration with business teams and end users you will review and understand the business needs and...

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