SA’s economic recovery remains fragile

After nearly two decades of weak growth, declining investment and rising structural constraints, South Africa faces a narrow window in which decisive reforms could determine whether it escapes long‑term stagnation or remains trapped in low growth. Coface research...

In an era of instability, restructuring promotes resilience

The era of corporate stability is over and this is why the most important C-suite appointment companies can make in 2026 is a full-time and continually proactive chief restructuring officer (CRO) in charge of a CRO office. A new Global CRO Study 2026, authored by the...

Global IT spend set for13,5% growth, to $6,31trn

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6,31-trillion in 2026, up 13,5% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “This latest forecast underscores the accelerating momentum in AI infrastructure and advanced memory,” says John-David Lovelock,...

Beware the gap between perceived AI readiness and DR capability

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) data protection is seen as a high priority when implementing AI solutions – but a survey of senior IT decision-makers has revealed a gap between perceived readiness and tested, validated disaster recovery capability. This is among the...

Ferrari dons blue livery as it announces HP partnership

As HP and Ferrari announce a major new sponsorship, the racing team is set to switch its iconic red livery for blue in the upcoming Miami Grand Prix (3 to 5 May). The colour switch for the Miami meet is a nod to previous North American Grand Prix races when Ferrari...

Workers are keen on GenAI, but more wary in their personal lives

In a mere five days, ChatGPT amassed a million users, solidifying its status as a household name and highlighting a widespread public fascination with artificial intelligence (AI). According to new research by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), consumers' knowledge and...

Cryptoscam fleeces users of their crypto wallets

There has been a noticeable development in the prominence of cryptocurrency-related phishing scams over the past few years, linked to a boom in digital currency. In 2021, Kaspersky products detected and prevented over 460 000 crypto-related phishing attacks overall -...

SASE growth changes market landscape

The convergence of WAN enterprise networking and security fueled strong growth in SAS- related networking and security technologies. "The pandemic made remote work and cloud-based applications necessary, and by doing so, accelerated the obsolescence of the classic...

Manufacturers show increasing positive sentiment

Confidence levels among South African manufacturers improved on the back of better business conditions, the Q1 Absa Manufacturing Survey shows. According to the survey, overall business confidence increased by five points to 43 during the quarter, a reversal after two...

Does kindness make us happy?

On International Happiness Day, Synthesis Software Technologies launched an app powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to test if kindness makes us happy. The Happiness App asks users to perform an act of kindness and then smile. The AI then reads the person's face...

Oracle debuts Java 18

Oracle has announced the availability of Java 18, the latest version of the programming language and development platform. Java 18 (Oracle JDK 18) delivers thousands of performance, stability, and security improvements, including nine enhancements to the platform that...

Directors are key decision-makers for emerging technology investments

A significant 53% percent of organisations report their board of directors are among the main decision makers for emerging technology (ET) investments, just behind CIOs and chief technology officers (CTOs), according to a recent Gartner survey. Gartner surveyed 500...

Fuel costs leave SA’s workers on the brink

The price of petrol in South Africa is expected to approach R24 per litre in April, as global petroleum supply is affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The average price of petrol around the world over the last year was R26.15 per litre, but this is no consolation...

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Effective digital strategy key to success

The world as we know it is being shaped and changed by a set of megatrends that leading analyst firm Gartner calls the “Nexus of Forces”, says Paul Fick, CTO of Jasco Group. Social, mobile, cloud and big data have revolutionised the way people communicate, interact...

New horizons for video conferencing

Putting video’s IT infrastructure in the cloud is gaining momentum and is changing the landscape dramatically for businesses, says Nicolette Kruger, country manager for NFS Technology, a company providing solutions for the hospitality and video conferencing markets....

Innovatec Africa launches partner programme

Local training, technology solutions, infrastructure and facilities company, Innovatec Africa is pleased to announce the launch of its new partnership programme, aimed at enabling partners and resellers to more rapidly offer and on-board new technologies and...

Veeam enhances EMEA ProPartner Programme

Veeam Software, the innovative provider of solutions that deliver Availability for the Modern Data Centre, announced a series of enhancements to its EMEA ProPartner Programme which will enable partners to take advantage of the business opportunities presented by the...

Epicor names channel partner winners

Epicor Software Corporation has announced the winners of its 2015 Channel Partner Awards for EMEA and Asia Pacific. Hosted annually, the Epicor Channel Partner Awards honour partners for their continued success and achievements in supporting Epicor solutions across...

Panasonic NFC tag platform from RS

RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents is making near field communication (NFC) applications easier to design and more accessible by introducing the Panasonic NFC tag platform, which comprises a versatile set of NFC ICs and easy-to-use development...

MAD rolls out Sage ERP X3

MAD (Make A Difference), a non-profit organisation founded by former Springbok captain Francois Pienaar, is implementing the Sage ERP X3 and Sage CRM business solutions to streamline its business processes, enhance relationships with stakeholders, and improve its...

Tablets in schools: a help or a hindrance?

Technology in the education sector is a flourishing market. As tablets have become more prevalent, a debate has risen over whether South African schools should switch from print textbooks to digital textbooks on tablets. There is no doubt that the consumer market for...

Truteq adds to home alarm system

Wireless specialist TruTeq Devices – which boasts clients such as Eskom and Telkom – has added a number of hardware and software features to its next-generation home alarm system in a move to “South Africanise” it - and make it more appealing to lower income groups...

CoJ grows Smart Citizen Programme

The City of Johannesburg’s drive to accelerate the use of technology as a means to facilitate and promote learning and literacy received a major boost at the launch of the e-Learning project on Friday, 27 March 2015, at the Sandton Library. This launch coincided with...

Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Job Description: The Business Analyst plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of Intermediary Support and Compliance business systems, applications, and related processes. Responsibilities include identifying and defining business...

Senior C# Developer – Western Cape Somerset West

TitleSenior C# DeveloperResponsibilities/Tasks:Implementing code that can be reused on multiple platformsBreaking down complex issues into smaller manageable tasksSupport existing and develop new functionality and components.Understand existing product and domain...

Java Developer (Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:Design cutting-edge architectures, software, hardware and communications to support cross-functional requirements and interfaces as the next Java Developer sought by a dynamic Software Company with a focus on digital transformation. You will also be...

Senior Apex Developer

Summary Senior Apex Developer with a strong background in banking or financial services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in developing and managing applications on the Salesforce platform, particularly with the NCINO banking system. Certification in...

Data Scientist (5 Months Fixed-term/Part-time/REMOTE)

Main purpose of the job:Support Global Alliance to End Paediatric AIDS M&E Framework monitoring including support development of M&E DashboardLocation:RemoteKey performance areas:Develop analysis planPresent the analysis plan to relevant stakeholders and...

Senior Business Analyst

Title: Senior Business AnalystRequirements EngineeringLead and facilitate requirements elicitation efforts with client stakeholders through workshops, discussions, and other methods to ensure comprehensive engagement and accurately capture essential functional...

Jnr – Intermediate PHP Developer (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:YOUR experience in systems integration, robust technical skill set and love for building new solutions is wanted by a cutting-edge Tech company in Somerset West seeking its next Jnr – Intermediate PHP Developer. The role is mostly remote. The ideal...

Systems Engineer (VMware & Azure)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Fund Management Firm seeks a strong technical Systems Engineer with VMware & Azure to be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining its computer infrastructure and networks. You will monitor and troubleshoot system performance,...

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