IT channel pivots to add value as AI takes off

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape - Artificial intelligence (AI) may be at the peak of the hype cycle, but this doesn’t detract from the value that the technology will bring to the industry. That’s the word from Tim Humphreys-Davies, CEO of Pinnacle, who...

Network to the fore as agentic AI adoption takes off

In the era of agentic AI, the network is becoming the critical foundation for trust, security and the seamless operating models through which people and AI can build the future. However, as organisations move quickly to gain an advantage from AI, a significant gap has...

Labour disputes emerge as SA’s top legal concern

Labour matters rank highest among the everyday legal questions that South Africans are asking. This is according to data aggregated by My AI Lawyer, which found that more than a third (37%) of the queries processed on My AI Lawyer in the first six months of 2026 is...

Digital companies’ emission reductions lag climate commitments

Despite progress in climate reporting and renewable electricity use, digital companies are falling short in cutting emissions at the pace required to achieve global climate targets, according to the new report Greening Digital Companies: Monitoring Emissions and...

Humanoid robots are ready to start work

The advent of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in 2022 revolutionised humanoid robotics, allowing for task execution without explicit programming. As developed nations grapple with labor shortages from aging populations and declining birth rates, the demand for automation grows....

Intel debuts AI PC Intel Core Ultra desktop processors

Intel has launched the new Intel Core Ultra 200S series processor family that will scale AI PC capabilities to desktop platforms and usher in the first enthusiast desktop AI PCs.  Led by the Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 285K, the latest generation of enthusiast...

Fraudsters threaten to turn Festive Season cheer to frustration

With the festive season fast approaching, South Africa has been slowly aligning itself with the rest of the world in heralding the start of the festive season shopping spree with its Black Friday shopping event. While the origins of Black Friday in South Africa can be...

AdvancedIPSpyware targets organisations worldwide

In a recent crimeware report, Kaspersky experts described AdvancedIPSpyware, a backdoored version of legitimate Advanced IP Scanner tool used by network admins to control local area networks (LANs). The malicious tool affected a broad audience with victims in Latin...

Fears over inflation, business slump haunt outlook

Nearly three quarters of business are wrestling with increased costs, the highest proportion of respondents reporting increased cost pressures for the last decade and over one in three are worried about decreased income. This is according to the latest edition of the...

Scammers are most likely to impersonate DHL

A new Check Point Research (CPR), Brand Phishing Report, for Q3 2022 highlights the brands which were most frequently imitated by criminals in their attempts to steal individuals' personal information or payment credentials during July, August and September. While...

Power on the mini-budget wishlist

With over 2 162 hours - equivalent to 90 days - of load shedding by the third week of October 2022, this year has experienced the most intensive load shedding in the country's history (almost double the 1 153 load shedding hours that took place in 2021 -- the previous...

A hybrid approach to learning empowers students

Today's students have come to expect flexibility when it comes to learning. This is according to the latest survey from Splashtop, which surveyed more than 1 000 higher-education students throughout the US and the UK to better understand their remote learning and...

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...

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Lexmark opens new Solution Centre

Lexmark South Africa has launched its Solution Centre in Fourways, which is a fully functioning centre built to give sales teams and channel partners a platform to showcase Lexmark's solutions in action. “Clients and channel partners can now come into the refreshed...

Partnering increases IP quality in Africa

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Securicom introduces next generation-enterprise mobile management

Managed IT security services vendor, Securicom, has bolstered its mobile management and security services for business with its new Securicom Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) platform. Securicom EMM provides next generation protection of corporate data accessible...

Jasco Enterprise is Avaya’s SA Partner of the Year

Avaya demonstrated its commitment to the partner community from the Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) and Europe regions, with leading partners like Jasco Enterprise being recognised at the annual Avaya Awards event. As a system integrator, Jasco Enterprise...

Sa can access largest African-music streaming app

Mziiki, a music streaming application and mobile site offering the most diverse and largest collection of African music, has arrived in South Africa. Available on iOS, Android and Blackberry as well as on a .mobi and traditional web site, Mziiki gives music lovers...

Increased mobility drives backup, additional storage capacity

The evolution and proliferation of a vast array of mobile devices has resulted in the 'mobile warrior' becoming the stalwart of many businesses. From large multinationals with branch offices in multiple regions, to local entrepreneurs with their own business who visit...

Black Friday ups the ante for e-commerce

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Well, for some that is. For others, it marks the start of a crazy time of year when malls and parking lots are too full, the possibility of being bumped by a trolley increases, queues stretch into aisles and outdoors - all to...

Jasco is Avaya’s 2015 Partner of the Year in SA

Jasco Enterprise, an Avaya Platinum Partner, has been awarded the prestigious accolade of 2015 Partner of the Year South Africa. The Avaya Partner Connect conference is an annual event aimed at providing Avaya partners and resellers with an opportunity to network and...

FNB Life boosts access to funeral insurance

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We are seeking a Solution Architect who will actively provide the technical lead and architecture solutions to have the sales department benefit both the customer and company. The Solution Architect will support the sales team by providing the "technical close“ of the...

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Join our dynamic tech team as a C# Development Team Lead! Lead innovative projects, mentor top talent, and shape the future of cutting-edge software. Minimum Requirements: Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology or Computer/Engineering Sciences and/...

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GIBB Mining is a multi-disciplinary engineering design and project management enterprise, specialising in innovative and sustainable techno-economic holistic solutions for mining projects, from concept stage to commissioning and handover. Here you will find an...

C# Development Team Lead – Gauteng Johannesburg

Join our dynamic tech team as a C# Development Team Lead! Lead innovative projects, mentor top talent, and shape the future of cutting-edge software. Minimum Requirements: Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology or Computer/Engineering Sciences and/...

Senior Project Manager (Engineering) at GIBB – Remote Remote

GIBB Mining is a multi-disciplinary engineering design and project management enterprise, specialising in innovative and sustainable techno-economic holistic solutions for mining projects, from concept stage to commissioning and handover. Here you will find an...

Postillion Systems Engineer

Job Purpose:Support and maintenance of Switching applications and Terminal applicationsKey Responsibilities: Terminal Products, Switching Products and Key ManagementMentor junior team members.Maintain existing switching productsAssist customers with integration into...

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Our clients in the financial space are on the hunt for an Intermediate Front-end developer! Work in dynamic teams with the latest in technology on a fantastic Hybrid Permanent model based in the Menlyn area! Requirements: Tertiary Education: Degree in Computer Science...

IT Desktop Support Technician – Onsite

Role: IT Desktop Support Technician - OnsiteLocation: Claremont, Cape TownJoin a well-established IT Managed Services company with a stellar 30-year track record of success, now on an exciting growth trajectory! Seeking an energetic Desk Top Support Technician to...

Postillion Systems Engineer – Gauteng Turffontein

Job Purpose:Support and maintenance of Switching applications and Terminal applicationsKey Responsibilities: Terminal Products, Switching Products and Key ManagementMentor junior team members.Maintain existing switching productsAssist customers with integration into...

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