Talent, technology, governance drive growing AI adoption gap

The gap between AI early adopters and also-rans is growing as AI leaders race ahead. This is among the headline findings from a global study examining how executives perceive the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence (AI) across regions, industries, and...

AI platform investments will push ICT spend to $4trn in 2026

Global spending on information and communications technology (ICT) is forecast to reach $4-trillion in 2026 and surpass $6-trillion by 2029, according to the latest update of the International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Worldwide ICT Spending Guide Enterprise and SMB by...

Fraud attacks escalate faster than business defences

South African businesses are facing an unprecedented and rapidly evolving threat from fraud, with two-thirds (66%) reporting a surge in losses over the past year, according to new research commissioned by Experian. The study, conducted by Forrester Consulting, reveals...

January salaries rise ahead of expected Budget relief

The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the nominal net salaries of an estimated 2,1-million salary earners in South Africa, increased marginally in January 2026, offering some good news to earners. However, attention now turns to tomorrow’s National Budget, with...

Digital investments market to hit $2,8trn in 2024

The assets under the management of the digital investments market - including robo-advisors and neobrokers - have snowballed over the past years, rising from $3,8-billion in 2017 to a whopping $2,26-trillion in 2023. And the entire market is expected to continue...

How to fight stress across social media

Stress Awareness Month, observed every April since 1992, serves as a critical reminder of the importance of managing stress for maintaining users’ mental and physical health. Social media has emerged as a significant source of stress, contributing to the proliferation...

IBM plans to deliver 4 000+ qubit system

BM has announced the expansion of its roadmap for achieving large-scale, practical quantum computing. This roadmap details plans for new modular architectures and networking that will allow IBM quantum systems to have larger qubit-counts - up to hundreds of thousands...

Dis-Chem data compromise another warning for SA organisations

The recent cybersecurity breach to Dis-Chem's customer database should be seen as a warning to under-threat South African organisations, according to Check Point Software Technologies. According to Dis-Chem, almost 3,7-million of its customers' personal information,...

Using HTML attachments allows phishers to avoid detection

Kaspersky experts are warning users about the growing threat coming from the increased numbers of phishing emails containing HTML files. From January to April 2022, Kaspersky researchers blocked nearly 2-million phishing emails containing HTML attachments. Using HTML...

African travel and tourism could create 14m new jobs

The World Travel & Tourism Council's latest Economic Impact Report (EIR) reveals the African travel and tourism sector is expected to create almost 14-million new jobs over the next decade. The positive forecast from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC),...

Global consumer spending on apps hits $32,5bn

A tradingPlatforms.com analysis concludes that In-app purchases across all niches raised $32,5-billion. This figure represents a 0,6% gain from the $32,3-billion that the sector raised in Q1 2021. Apple's marketplace had the lion's share of the revenues, more than...

Nasa discovers a black hole in the Milky Way

As the Event Horizon Telescope collected data for its remarkable new image of the Milky Way's supermassive black hole, a legion of other telescopes including three NASA X-ray observatories in space was also watching. Astronomers are using these observations to learn...

Sustainability is vital to CEOs, but hindered by poor data insights

Sustainability is rising higher on corporate agendas, and CEOs recognise sustainability as a business imperative and growth driver. But, as CEOs face growing pressures from boards and investors, a lack of reliable data insights is hindering their ability to take...

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F5 invests in EMEA operations

F5 Networks has announced a major new customer service, security and product development facility to benefit its EMEA-wide operations. Based in Warsaw, the F5 Technical Center Warsaw is likely to spur high-profile jobs in the area, and features a Technical Services...

The role of digitisation in mining

Mining firms today are facing a barrage of challenges that only a concerted focus on digitisation can address. Across the broad range of ferrous, non-ferrous and precious metals, commodity prices remain subdued and are unlikely to enter any new growth cycles in the...

Pharmaceutical group goes always-on with Stratus

Established in 1978, Dis-Chem started out as a small pharmacy in Mondeor, South of Johannesburg. Today, with around 90 stores across the country, the Dis-Chem Group is still privately-owned and run by the original founders. Over the years the Dis-Chem Group had...

Zebra simplifies mobility modernisation

Zebra Technologies has unveiled new services designed to help organisations successfully migrate their business applications to next generation technologies. Enterprises are modernising their mobile environments to mitigate end-of-life operating system (OS) support...

Technology to the rescue of threatened bees

As the growing network of smart, connected devices starts to change our world, scientists are increasingly looking to technology for new applications – often in the most unexpected spheres, writes Mark Warren, machine-to-machine solutions manager for South Africa at...

Your old laptop could be worth a lot of money

South Africans are enjoying greater access to broadband via free WiFi initiatives and urban hotspots, so it is no surprise that laptops and PCs are a hot commodity – particularly second hand ones. “Laptops are one of the most requested and fastest selling items on...

Is cash still king, or yesterday’s hero?

Depending on who you speak to, cash is either still king or simply yesterday’s hero, writes Vinolan David, head of card issuing at Standard Bank. But what everyone agrees on is that the payment ecosystem of today is drastically different to what it was 20 years ago...

Ensure battery backup doesn’t leave you in the lurch

Power problems are a reality in South Africa for the foreseeable future, and many organisations have already implemented solutions to minimise downtime and ensure business can continue as close to normal as possible, writes Marco Da Silva, MD: power solutions at The...

BlackBerry completes acquisition of AtHoc

BlackBerry has completed the acquisition of AtHoc, a provider of secure, networked crisis communications. AtHoc will operate as a division of BlackBerry. AtHoc’s Chief Executive Officer, Guy Miasnik, will lead the division as part of BlackBerry’s senior leadership...

SMBs get a communications leg-up

A new family of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise Gigabit Ethernet switches is being introduced to help small-medium businesses (SMBs) adapt to modern communication systems and technology. The new switches address key SMB IT issues and priorities. According to a 2015...

Senior C# Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

My client is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to design and implement new systems and features, as well as modify and maintain existing systems to adapt to business and technology changes. This role involves direct engagement with management, development teams,...

Java Lead Developer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

Client Details:Our client, a successful FinTech company, collaborates with major banks, retailers, and MNOs to optimise transactions. They unite dedicated individuals to provide innovative enterprise solutions that foster economic growth. With a dynamic and innovative...

Intermediate C#.Net Developer – Hybrid at Construct Executive Search

Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Computer or Engineering Sciences.Must have 1-3 years of experience as an Intermediate Developer in software development.Must have knowledge of the SDLC process,...

Support Engineer (SQL) (Contract)

Assist to Manage applications throughout their lifecycle - implementation, remediation patches, upgrades, and maintenance.· Assist to Manage the application-related aspects of designing, testing, operating and improving IT services.· Develop and maintain expertise in...

Senior Business Analyst

We are recruiting a Senior Business Analyst based in Johannesburg or Cape Town. The Role As a Senior Business Analyst, you will be responsible for creating, refining, and clarifying the detailed definition of the business need, designing the corresponding business...

AWS Cyber Security Specialist at Parvana Recruitment

About our client: Our client is a leading payments company dedicated to transforming the payment landscape by providing a risk-free and empowering payment solution. Their payment solution aims to alleviate debt burdens, enabling shoppers to pay as they earn, free from...

Intermediate Test Analyst

TitleIntermediate Test AnalystDescriptionResponsibilities/Tasks:·Analyse/ assimilate project documentation to build a thorough understanding of the business and technical requirements of systems to be tested. These typically include business requirements, functional...

Developer / Consultant (JHB) (1002127) at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Role: Our client is looking to add a highly qualified graduate, with at least a Masters Degree, however our client will prefer a PhD degree. Due to on-going company growth our client is now looking to recruit additional. Consultants to assist customers with...

Support Engineer (SQL) (Contract) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Assist to Manage applications throughout their lifecycle - implementation, remediation patches, upgrades, and maintenance.· Assist to Manage the application-related aspects of designing, testing, operating and improving IT services.· Develop and maintain expertise in...

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