Africans are online, but not necessarily secure
Most adults across seven African countries access the Internet frequently - but many remain unfamiliar with digital security measures and practice them inconsistently if at all. This is according to an Afrobarometer telephone survey that polled users in Angola, Benin,...
Pentagon signs OpenAI as Anthropic deadline passes
The US Department of War has ended negotiations with Anthropic over artificial intelligence (AI) safety rails, named the company a supply chain risk and signed a contract with OpenAI instead. Anthropic, negotiating a $200-million contract, insisted on guidelines to...
Secure critical infrastructure by tackling technical debt
As policymakers confront new cybersecurity challenges from emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing, an urgent threat hides in plain sight end-of-Life (EoL) technology beyond its supported lifespan. By Eric Wenger, senior director of technology policy...
Global cloud infrastructure spending climbs 25% to $102,6bn
According to new research from Omdia, global spending on cloud infrastructure services reached $102,6-billion in Q3 2025, representing 25% year-on-year growth. Market momentum remained stable, marking the fifth consecutive quarter in which growth has remained above...
Teams central to Microsoft’s collaboration strategy
As part of its 2025 Ignite event, Microsoft unveiled its latest round of team collaboration capabilities powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Despite a very limited number of related announcements made at the event, Teams remains front and center at Microsoft,...
Engie is a preferred bidder fr Corona PV project
Engie has been announced as a preferred bidder for the new Corona utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) project under South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) Bid Window 7. The company has also been pre-qualified to...
Fynd launches in SA
Fynd, an AI-native retail technology platform backed by Reliance Retail Ventures Limited, has officially expanded into South Africa, onboarding Surtee Group as its first strategic customer in the market. The move also comes as South Africa’s e-commerce sector is...
Technology, talent and trust will define the workplace in 2026
With companies increasingly prioritising their employees, they are also recognising that productivity and engagement are driven by how, when and with whom they collaborate rather than solely where they work. Organisations of all sizes are embracing flexible and hybrid...
The future of gifting is digital
According to Kaspersky’s latest findings, virtual presents and personalised greetings are highly popular for the 2025/2026 holiday season with streaming service subscriptions and gaming credits topping users’ lists. As our everyday activities increasingly migrate into...
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...
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Atlas Cloud Services chooses IBM’s watsonx for AI innovation
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How channel partners can build long-term value
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New African regional structure for Vertiv
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AFSUG supports rhino conservation
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Power surges are killing our networks
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Fuse partners with Check Point on blockchain firewall
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Sophisticated cyber-attack at international service provider disrupted
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Opera Mini users get free AI with Aria
Opera is adding its free browser AI, Aria, to its popular Android-based browser, Opera Mini, which boasts more than 100-million users across the world. The update brings powerful AI capabilities, such as up-to-date information from the web, research assistance,...
Safeguard your digital reputation
In today’s hyperconnected world, your online presence speaks volumes about who you are – both personally and professionally. That harmless X-post? That controversial comment? That heated exchange? In the digital world, nothing truly disappears. Screenshots, archives...
Easing the move to PowerStore
Together, PowerStore native migration tools Storage vMotion and Datadobi create a robust, automated and non-disruptive migration strategy that supports diverse data types and workloads, writes Tony Bartlett, director of data centre compute at Dell Technologies South...
Senior Technology Consultant (Somerset West)
ENVIRONMENT:A skilled & adaptable Senior Technology Consultant is sought by a leading player in the fresh produce industry offering IT, analytics, and software support services. Your core role will be to provide comprehensive technical support across IT systems,...
Senior Network Administrator
To support, secure, and maintain the organisation's network and server infrastructure, ensuring stable, secure, and reliable IT operations across the business.Minimum Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum 5 years experience in IT and Network AdministrationDiploma...
Business Analyst/Tester (Transport Management System) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Role OverviewThe Business Analyst / Tester will support CCBA's Transport Management System (TMS) Programme across Release 1 and Release 2, performing a dual role that combines business analysis, system integration, and end-to-end testing responsibilities.The role...
Senior Technology Consultant (Somerset West) – Western Cape Somerset West
ENVIRONMENT:A skilled & adaptable Senior Technology Consultant is sought by a leading player in the fresh produce industry offering IT, analytics, and software support services. Your core role will be to provide comprehensive technical support across IT systems,...
Senior Network Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg
To support, secure, and maintain the organisation's network and server infrastructure, ensuring stable, secure, and reliable IT operations across the business.Minimum Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum 5 years experience in IT and Network AdministrationDiploma...
Business Analyst/Tester (Transport Management System) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Role OverviewThe Business Analyst / Tester will support CCBA's Transport Management System (TMS) Programme across Release 1 and Release 2, performing a dual role that combines business analysis, system integration, and end-to-end testing responsibilities.The role...
Integration Architect: Admin Applications
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB The Integration Architect: Administrative Applications is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable and secure integration solutions across all non-clinical systems within the company. This includes administrative, bespoke,...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) 0867
Development and maintenance on platform / application.Review and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System owner.Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements.Preparation of system /...
Integration Architect: Admin Applications – Western Cape Cape Town
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Full Stack Developer (Senior) 0867 – Gauteng Pretoria
Development and maintenance on platform / application.Review and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System owner.Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements.Preparation of system /...
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