Women embrace AI and narrow the workplace gender gap

South African women are narrowing the artificial intelligence (AI) skills gap with their male counterparts. This is according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for August 2026, based on an analysis of 1,5-million jobseeker profiles. Men account for around two...

Businesses win when women gain workplace flexibility

When businesses give women access to professional workspaces closer to home, they gain stronger collaboration, networking and performance in return. This ties into this year’s National Women’s Day theme, “Empower Woman, Empower the Nation”, to life, according to...

AI infrastructure boom shifts from chip race to supply-chain race

AI infrastructure spending has entered a new phase, says GlobalData, with demand outpacing semiconductors, memory, and power capacity despite record earnings across the technology ecosystem. This earnings season reveals that capital investment, geopolitics, and...

As AI adoption grows, more security alerts are ignored

Security operations centres are facing mounting pressure from growing alert volumes, increasingly sophisticated AI-powered attacks, and persistent staffing constraints. According to Prophet Security's Second Annual State of AI in Security Operations Report, presented...

African business leaders upbeat on technology’s impact

More than 300 African business and technology leaders gathered yesterday at the local edition of the SAP Now series of global events to discuss opportunities for the greater adoption of technology to power growth and innovation on the continent. Speaking at the event,...

Nutanix focuses on emerging markets

Kathy Gibson reports - Nutanix is pursuing a growth strategy - with a specific focus on emerging markets, particularly in Africa. “We are investing in Africa as we see the potential and need to acquire market share,” says Shaista Ahmed, channel sales director for...

CFOs plan to increase employee compensation in 2023

The vast majority of CFOs plan to materially increase spending on employee compensation this year with 86% planning to raise compensation spend by at least 3% across their budgets year-over-year, according to Gartner. Despite recession fears, and ongoing inflation...

Network International commits R500m for local payments platform

Network International, has announced that its cloud-based, integrated payment suite for merchants, banks, fintechs and MNOs will be hosted and operated in South Africa from June 2023. The new digital payments platform, which is configurable and customisable, currently...

Data sovereignty and compliance issues influencing IT decisions

New survey results from IDC show that data sovereignty and compliance are now an important factor in shaping IT selection and design decisions. Almost half the respondents (48%) to IDC's Cloud Pulse 2Q22 survey say that data sovereignty and industry compliance have...

China smartphone market lowest in a decade

According to the IDC Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, 285,8-million smartphones shipped in China in 2022, down 13,2% year-on-year (YoY) to below the 300-million mark for the first time in 10 years. In 4Q22, the market declined 12,6% YoY to 72,9-million units....

Malware software service finally unmasked

Check Point Research (CPR) has spotted a live software service that has been helping threat actors bypass EDRs (Endpoint Detection & Response) protection for over six years. Named "Trickgate", the service has customers including well-known actors such as Cerber,...

AI, Big Data to impact pharma industry in 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data will be the two most impactful technologies for the pharmaceutical industry for the fourth year in a row in 2023, according to a survey by GlobalData. The research organisation says that 39% of healthcare industry...

Shareholders give Alviva buyout the thumbs up

The biggest deal in the South African IT industry came a step closer to fruition on Friday when 93% of the eligible shareholders in Alviva voted overwhelmingly in favour of a buyout of the group by Tham Investments and DY Investments 3. In June last year, the...

Which way will the economy go in 2023?

The year started with many uncertainties - some old, some new - which could result in different macroeconomic scenarios playing out for South Africa during 2023. PwC South Africa, in its first South Africa Economic Outlook report for 2023, reviews PwC’s current...

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Riverbed accelerates digital transformation

Riverbed Technology has announced a series of breakthrough, software-defined solutions to accelerate cloud-first and digital transformation strategies that are critical for businesses to succeed in today's digital world. Digital transformation is driving disruption...

Veeam targets Africa for growth

Veeam Software has completed the relocation of its new South African offices in Bryanston following a period of significant growth in the local market. The new office is also the headquarters for Veeam in Africa. "The ultra-modern and spacious new offices will provide...

MVNE is MTN Business’s New Age Partner of the Year

MVNE (Mobile Virtual Network Enabler) - a member company of the Digital Solutions Group (DSG) - was awarded the New Age Partner of the Year accolade at the MTN Business Partner Awards - presented during the network operator's inaugural Partnership Summit in...

Opportunities for big data in the call centre

The call centre industry is once again undergoing a seismic shift thanks to the evolution of technology -- specifically, that of the cloud and big data, writes Andre le Roux, MD of Interactive Intelligence: Africa Region. The cost of cloud computing has dramatically...

Ricoh’s offers hassle-free document sharing

Ricoh's new A3 black and white multifunction printer range is ready for the digital age in which people expect hassle-free information sharing, easy interactive finger swipes and taps on responsive touch screens, with cloud-connected and mobile-ready functionality....

App connects foodies with cooks

Fancy a home-cooked meal but have no time to make it yourself? South Africans now have a solution for a better, healthier lifestyle. Simply order a meal from someone who lives close to you and pay with the tap of a screen. Wazupa, connects 'Home Chefs' to 'Grazers',...

How does customer service in the public sector compare?

Governments across the globe are moving towards a more integrated digital approach to serving citizens, writes Sydwell Shikweni, transformation director at Merchants. According to the 2016 Dimension Data Global Contact Centre Benchmarking Report, public sector...

HP Inc streamlines Partner First Programme

HP Inc recently unveiled updates to its HP Partner First Programme, aimed at helping partners drive sales and increase the speed and ease of doing business with HP. The HP Partner First Programme updates include: * A simplified structure with streamlined membership...

DCC debuts Canon’s Pixma all-in-ones

The recently released Canon All-in-One Pixma inkjet printers, the Pixma MG3040 series and Pixma MG2540S - replacing the Pixma MG2940 and MG2540 respectively - are now available to the South African channel from official distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC)....

Business continuity in the public sector

While business continuity (BC) is mission-critical for any business, it is in the public sector where ensuring the continuation of services to citizens and the proper functioning of the country take on a new level of importance, writes Claude Schuck, regional manager:...

IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN at HR Options

Your Matric, A+ and N+, Relevant IT Diploma or Certificate (Microsoft Certification Preferred) as well as minimum of 5 years' working experience in Microsoft 365 Environment and Microsoft Azure Environment will enable you to:Procedures:Implement instructions or...

Graduate Software Developer

Hybrid working model opportunity where coding meets excellence No working experience required We are looking for an enthusiastic Graduate Software Developer to join our experienced Software Development team. You will assist with all functions of software design and...

Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

Innovative Southern Suburbs based tech company need a Software Engineer to join their growing technical team.This dynamic and innovative company operating in the Fintech space seek a suitably qualified Software Engineer to support and enhance a range of APIs, liaising...

IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN at HR Options – Gauteng Pretoria

Your Matric, A+ and N+, Relevant IT Diploma or Certificate (Microsoft Certification Preferred) as well as minimum of 5 years' working experience in Microsoft 365 Environment and Microsoft Azure Environment will enable you to:Procedures:Implement instructions or...

Graduate Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Hybrid working model opportunity where coding meets excellence No working experience required We are looking for an enthusiastic Graduate Software Developer to join our experienced Software Development team. You will assist with all functions of software design and...

Systems Administrator

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a CX Systems Administrator to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be...

Data anaylst

Data Analyst/Business Insights Specialist ( Pharma ) This role includes evaluating the performance of the Marketing, Sales and Prescription (Rx) teams against their KPIs and contributing to data improvement initiatives to develop a world class insights and analytics...

Full Stack Developer – 2024-24

Short term contract until December 2024.Our client in the mining industry is looking for a Full Stack Developer to join their team.Are you a passionate Full Stack Developer looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic and innovative environment? Our client is...

Systems Administrator – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a CX Systems Administrator to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be...

Data anaylst – Gauteng Parktown

Data Analyst/Business Insights Specialist ( Pharma ) This role includes evaluating the performance of the Marketing, Sales and Prescription (Rx) teams against their KPIs and contributing to data improvement initiatives to develop a world class insights and analytics...

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