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...

Altera debuts FPGA portfolio

Altera, an Intel company, has unveiled an array of FPGA hardware, software and development tools that make its programmable solutions more accessible across a broader range of use cases and markets. The company revealed new details on its next-generation, power- and...

US massively ahead in data centres

The widespread adoption of cloud computing has transformed the data centre landscape and, although it significantly cut the number of organisations operating their own data centres, it has also fueled a surge in the global data centre count. Still, no market is even...

Cleveland Clinic, IBM trailblaze quantum computing in healthcare

Global health system Cleveland Clinic and IBM have begun deployment of an IBM Quantum System, which is to be located on Cleveland Clinic’s main campus in Cleveland. The first quantum computer in healthcare, anticipated to be completed in early 2023, is a key part of...

Execs see macroeconomic downturn as the top emerging risk

Executives rate “macroeconomic downturn” as the top emerging risk their organisations face for the second consecutive quarter in Gartner’s latest Emerging Risks Report. The report is based on a survey of 333 senior executives and risk management professionals...

Intel demos next-generation Thunderbolt

Intel has demonstrated an early prototype of next-generation Thunderbolt in action, aligned to the USB Implementers Forum’s (USB-IF) release of the USB4 v2 specification. Next-generation Thunderbolt will deliver 80 gigabits per second (Gbps) of bi-directional...

Buy now pay later spend set to accelerate

A new study from Juniper Research has found that consumer spending using BNPL (Buy Now, Pay Later) platforms will reach $437-billion globally in 2027; rising from $112-billion in 2022. This sizeable growth of 291% will be driven by escalating financial pressures from...

IITPSA names 2022 President’s Awards finalists

The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has announced the finalists for this year's annual IITPSA President's Awards. The awards, which have recognised the local IT industry's leading lights for over 30 years, include the Visionary...

Spammers use Agent Tesla stealer for targeted campaigns

Kaspersky has uncovered an unusual spam email campaign that targeted businesses worldwide. Mimicking emails from vendors or counterparty companies, the attackers tried to steal the login data from the affected organisations by applying notorious Agent Tesla stealer....

5G service revenue tipped to reach $315bn

A new study from Juniper Research has found operator-billed 5G service revenue will reach $315-billion in 2023; rising from $195-billion in 2022. This represents growth of over 60% in a single year. The research predicts this increase in revenue will be driven by the...

Productive spending, not revenue, is the problem

The Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) will once again highlight the government's fiscal framework for the next three years. The fiscal framework is a framework that gives effect to the national executive's macro-economic policy and it includes, among others,...

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KT, Nokia collaborate on eMTC trial

Korean telecommunications operator KT and Nokia have recently conducted the industry's first eMTC field trial, reiterating their commitment to foster a "connected world" powered by future-ready telecommunications technology. The trial was conducted on KT's LTE network...

Kyocera positioned in Visionaries’ Quadrant

Kyocera Document Solutions has been positioned as a "Visionary" in the 2015 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed Print and Content Services. The Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed Print and Content Services (MPS and MCS) was published for the second year and evaluates...

NEC showcases carrier solutions at MWC

NEC will showcase its advanced portfolio for helping telecom operators effectively monetize their assets and create new revenue streams by delivering a better customer experience, providing on demand solutions and leading innovations in the Internet of Things (IoT) at...

How to build a successful application-security programme

Although #Great (corporate) Wall of China never trended on underworld Twitter sites, so far as we know, there's no real doubt that firewalls have well and truly failed as effective ways to secure corporate systems and data. The number of breaches reported daily...

Smart technology extends the showroom experience

Automotive dealers can take advantage of the latest in mobile, cloud and beacon technology - to digitise their showrooms and distinguish themselves with interactive customer experiences, writes Michael Frans, head of business operations: automotive at T-Systems South...

TVR Computers is sole Roccat distributor in SA

TVR Computers, with its headquarters in Johannesburg, has concluded an official authorised distributorship agreement with Roccat. The agreement will extend TVR the rights to distribute Roccat range of products in the region of South Africa. Roccat produces a wide...

In pursuit of e-commerce wow

Delivering a world-class customer experience is the key ingredient to becoming a leader in e-commerce. This is especially the case in smaller economies like South Africa where customers are more valuable and need to be treated with great care. This is according to SA...

Huawei MediaPad T1 7- and 10-Inch tablet available in SA

Distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has recently announced the availability of Huawei's MediaPad T1 Android tablet, available in a 7-inch and 10-inch version. This provides users with the ideal tablet that want their tablet to fit in with the rest of their...

The re-invention of customer service

Companies looking to leverage the advantages of advanced analytics and omni-channel communication require a deeper understanding of the customer journey. That's the latest word on customer service from Quinton Pienaar, CEO of Agilitude a Salesforce.com and customer...

Deloitte Digital acquires Jinja Interactive

Deloitte Digital (Africa) has acquired a fintech services business, Jinja Interactive as part of its strategy to build a fully-integrated digital transformation business, providing digital innovation and customer-centric engagement solutions to its rapidly growing...

Principal Software Engineer

Our client in the banking industry is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to be the custodian of technical thought leadership within Group Technology (GT) environment by providing expertise, guidance and advice that relates to the integration of solutions across...

BI Developer (C#) – Gauteng Paulshof

8 month contract, will be renewed Job Purpose:The key role of the BI Developer: Creating and maintaining data-driven applications that help businesses make better decisions. Provide dashboard and reporting solutions that meet the demands of the organization. Tasks...

Senior Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client is looking for a Snr Data Engineer to design data across the full range from fast/clean ETL streams through to automation. Key Responsibilities: Design, build and operationalize large-scale enterprise data solutions and applications using one or more of AWS...

Human Capital Data Analyst

This listed Retail Group requires candidate to be responsible for collecting, analysing, and interpreting data to inform and enable strategic decision-making. The HC Group Data Analyst plays a vital role in leveraging data to support evidence-based decision-making and...

IT Project Administrator at Food Lovers Holdings (Pty) Ltd

We are looking for a Project Administrator to coordinate project activities, including simple tasks and larger plans. You will manage schedules, arrange assignments and communicate progress to all team members. Project Administrator responsibilities include preparing...

Human Capital Data Analyst – Gauteng Bryanston

This listed Retail Group requires candidate to be responsible for collecting, analysing, and interpreting data to inform and enable strategic decision-making. The HC Group Data Analyst plays a vital role in leveraging data to support evidence-based decision-making and...

Java Developer at Amar AI Ranking

Job Title: Java Developer Job Description: We are currently seeking a highly skilled Java Developer with a strong background in building scalable, predictable, high-quality, and high-performance web applications. This is a full-time position located at 5401 W Kennedy...

Linux Engineer

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior/Intermediate Linux Engineer. The ideal candidate must have foundational experience in Linux system administration and basic public cloud skills. This role involves maintaining and supporting our Linux-based...

Java Developer at Amar AI Ranking – Remote Remote

Job Title: Java Developer Job Description: We are currently seeking a highly skilled Java Developer with a strong background in building scalable, predictable, high-quality, and high-performance web applications. This is a full-time position located at 5401 W Kennedy...

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