Embedded AI in cloud ERP set to speed financial close
Five emerging themes in cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP) finance applications will shape the future of the finance function through AI and automation, according to Gartner. Based on these themes, Gartner predicts that finance organisations using cloud ERP...
Microsoft adds AI, offline features to sovereign private cloud
Microsoft has announced new sovereign private cloud capabilities that enable governments and regulated industries to run advanced artificial intelligence (AI), productivity tools and cloud infrastructure securely, including in fully disconnected environments. Key...
Future-proof your career in an AI-driven world
HP recently announced plans to cut between 4 000 and 6 000 jobs by the end of 2028 as part of an AI-driven initiative aimed at reducing costs. And they are not the only ones. Across the tech industry, other big brands like Microsoft, Google and Amazon have all shared...
Watch out for these festive season scams
As the season of giving unfolds, cybercriminals are taking advantage of holiday stress and the rush. In 2025, scams are not only more common, they’re powered by AI and automation, making them harder to spot. Researchers at Check Point detected 33 502 Christmas-themed...
Key AI insights we gained in 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, African businesses can look back on one of the most pivotal years in AI adoption to date, writes Andrew Bourne, regional head of Zoho Southern Africa. Across South Africa, Lagos, and Nairobi, organisations tested, deployed, and learned from...
CIMA finds that uncertainty, poor preparedness impact AI adoption
There’s a significant gap between finance professionals’ expectations of AI’s impact and their organisations’ readiness to adopt it. Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has unveiled findings from its Future-Ready Finance: Technology, Productivity, and...
Agentic AI enters hyper-growth phase
Agentic AI is entering a hyper-growth phase as enterprises accelerate the shift from task-based automation to autonomous, decision-driven systems, with the US and China now steering the global race. As adoption moves rapidly from pilots to production, this new class...
SMEs under relentless cyberattack
Almost 50% of all US-based SMEs (43%) have already experienced a cyber attack. This is the headline finding from a new report released by Guards, which adds that 52% of SMEs still rely on an untrained internal staff member or the business owners themselves to manage...
Data centre sales drive Ethernet switch growth
The worldwide Ethernet switch market recorded $14,7-billion in revenue in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q25), a 35,2% year-over-year (YoY) increase, fueled by strong growth in the data centre portion of the market as hyperscalers and cloud service providers race to...
Enterprise WLAN grew 7,8% in Q3
The enterprise worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market grew 7,8% in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q25) compared to 3Q24 to reach $2,7-billion, building on the market’s growth momentum from the previous quarter, according to results published in the...
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Unlocking SMB potential with the new Enterprise Act
The news around President Cyril Ramaphosa signing the National Small Enterprise Amendment Bill into law has been widely welcomed, writes Viresh Harduth, vice-president: small segment at Sage Africa & Middle East. This development promises to streamline access to...
Desco partners with ThorTech
Desco Electronic Recyclers has partnered with ThorTech to elevate safety standards and operational efficiency within the electronics recycling industry. The collaboration integrates ThorTech’s suite of radiation protection management programs into Desco’s recycling...
Qlik adds more support for ISVs
Qlik has launched Qlik for ISVs, a new dedicated team and set of capabilities built on Qlik’s end-to-end cloud platform, tailored to the needs of independent software vendors. The offering enables ISVs to build robust strategies for data integration, quality, and...
Shawn Heyns strengthens Kyocera’s tech support
Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa (KDZA) is expanding its support capabilities with a stronger focus on technical excellence, customer-centric solutions, and production product innovation. As part of this drive, the company has appointed Shawn Heyns as product...
New country manager for IWG
IWG has announced the appointment of Carolyn Elliman as the new country manager for South Africa and the southern African region. Elliman has taken on several management roles at IWG since joining the organisation as a centre manager with the South African team....
Atlas Cloud Services chooses IBM’s watsonx for AI innovation
Atlas Cloud Services (ACS), a subsidiary of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), is collaborating with IBM and IBM ecosystem partner, Power Maroc (PowerM) to accelerate AI-driven digital transformation in Morocco and the region by equipping businesses with...
How channel partners can build long-term value
In African markets where customer expectations, economic pressures, and infrastructure dynamics vary widely, the channel has always been more than just a route to market and has played a role as a lifeline to transformation. By Gerhard Fourie, channel sales manager...
New African regional structure for Vertiv
Vertiv has announced a strategic restructuring of its operations across Africa to enhance and expand its market presence and customer engagement. Under this new structure, the organisation streamlined its focus on Africa into four distinct regions, led by regional...
AFSUG supports rhino conservation
The African SAP User Group (AFSUG) has announced a new partnership with ERP (Elephants, Rhinos & People), the non-profit organisation within the global Group Elephant collective of boutique services firms and software businesses. The collaboration aims to make a...
Power surges are killing our networks
With power surges and lightning strikes becoming an all-too-familiar threat to South African infrastructure, Duxbury Networking is calling on local installers and network integrators to follow proper grounding protocols. Recent field diagnostics from DuxNet, Duxbury’s...
Intermediate Developer at Ability Executive Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
We are looking for an intermediate to senior experienced Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining features for our web-based system, in close collaboration with an existing team, utilising a...
Back-End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Hey Backend Rockstar (or soon-to-be one)Want to code the future of mobility...We are hunting for a Back-End Developer who's ready to crank the volume on innovation, crush some serious Java + Quarkus code, and occasionally sneak in some Angular magic too. What's the...
Senior Information Security Engineer – Remote Remote
The Senior Information Security Engineer is a strategic technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing advanced security architectures across the company's hybrid infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments. This role drives security...
AI Developer (Azure)
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for an AI Developer (Azure) to join our financial services client based in Sandton on a hybrid contract role.What you will be...
Junior Applications Business Analyst LW
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyse, and document business requirements for application projects.Support the design and implementation of business solutions that meet client needs.Assist in preparing functional specifications, user stories, and process...
AI Developer (Azure) – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for an AI Developer (Azure) to join our financial services client based in Sandton on a hybrid contract role.What you will be...
Junior Applications Business Analyst LW – Gauteng Centurion
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyse, and document business requirements for application projects.Support the design and implementation of business solutions that meet client needs.Assist in preparing functional specifications, user stories, and process...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer to work on a critical enterprise web platform providing secure single sign-on and access to multiple business services. The role spans backend, frontend, cloud, and operational support, and requires strong technical...
System Administrator
Configure, maintain and administer all systems related technology and infrastructure within branches and multiple data centres.Key Performance Areas-Plan and set up systems' infrastructure-Maintain high availability of systems' infrastructure-Maintain continuous...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer to work on a critical enterprise web platform providing secure single sign-on and access to multiple business services. The role spans backend, frontend, cloud, and operational support, and requires strong technical...
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