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...

As cost pressures mount, consumers shift spend to essentials

South African consumers are adjusting their financial behaviour in response to ongoing cost pressures, with TransUnion's Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study revealing meaningful shifts in how households spend, save and manage credit. While many households remain under...

Chip crisis could scuttle the AI boom

A deepening shortage of memory chips is rapidly evolving into a legitimate risk for investors with portfolios heavily exposed to AI, tech, consumer electronics, and the automotive sectors warns a leading financial advisory group. “This is a potential profit shock...

SA urged to act quickly as geopolitical pressures mount

Kathy Gibson reports – Big changes to the world order are driving global uncertainty – and South Africa must decide now how to position itself in this changing environment. This is the stark advice from Lullu Krugel, chief economist and sustainability leader at PwC,...

COP30 delivers benefits for Africa

The COP30 conference in Belem, Brazil showed that climate cooperation is producing results that matter for people’s lives, with real benefits across African nations. One hundred and ninety-four countries, representing billions of people, concluded that the Paris...

IBM and Cisco aim for network-distributed quantum computing

IBM and Cisco have announced their intention to collaborate on the groundwork for networked distributed quantum computing, to be realized as soon as the early 2030s. By combining IBM's leadership in building useful quantum computers with Cisco's quantum networking...

Intel, Cisco partner to put AI workloads on the edge

The edge is quickly taking hold as a new frontier for compute, especially as the demand for agentic and physical AI workloads increases. Enterprises now require more adaptable infrastructures that can scale across multiple industries – like retail, manufacturing and...

FNB braces for more than R3,3bn in Black Friday spend

FNB anticipates another strong day of spend on Black Friday this year, with continued growth expected in digital payments, online shopping and overall transactions expected to exceed R3,3-billion. Early signals across 2025 show consistent customer spending and...

How to use AI tools and navigate Black Friday safely

With Black Friday fast approaching, consumers are sure to be turning to artificial intelligence (AI) in increasing numbers. From personalised shopping agents to virtual try-ons, AI promises a smoother, more efficient path to the perfect purchase. The data is clear;...

AI fuels growing investment in data streaming platforms

Data streaming adoption is accelerating, but so too are the complexities and fragmentation that emerge as organisations adopt more platforms. This is one finding from a new research report by Conduktor. Data streaming enables organizations to improve their operations...

Asia/Pacific enterprises will drive growth through agentic AI

IDC forecasts that by 2030, 50% of new economic value generated by digital businesses in Asia/Pacific will come from organisations investing in and scaling their AI capabilities today as enterprises embed autonomy, data intelligence, and responsible governance into...

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The case for a deliberately unsexy approach to technology in 2025

In an environment characterised by instant gratification, instant reward and instant feedback, the drive to speed things up comes at a cost. When it comes to IT architecture and investment, the focus should be on long-term sustainability over shiny new bling. That’s...

Zoho adds autonomous agents

Zoho has expended the scope of Zia with the announcement of Zia Agents, Agent Studio, and Agent Marketplace. Together, these solutions empower enterprises to access, build, and distribute intelligent, autonomous digital agents across their organisations. Zoho and...

New-look data centres bode well for AI in Africa

Africa is on the threshold of a technological revolution, with artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) reshaping global industries and economies. By Wojtek Piorko, MD for Africa at Vertiv For local businesses, preparing for the complexities of AI...

SAP Africa awards top partners

SAP has recognised the top-performing companies in its partner ecosystem at the annual SAP Africa Partner Awards. The awards seek to recognise outstanding achievements, excellence and growth within the partner organisations that support the delivery of digital...

NTT Data completes Niveus Solutions acquisition

NTT Data has successfully closed its previously announced acquisition of Niveus Solutions, a premier cloud engineering company specialising in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Niveus Solutions supports NTT Data’s...

Kudos for Infobip

Global cloud communications platform Infobip has been named as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) 2025 Vendor Assessment. This is the third time that Infobip has been named a Leader in this report. According to the...

Entries open for 2025 Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards

The achievements of businesses and individuals working in the supply chain management field will be recognised at this year’s fourth annual Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards. The organisers have announced that entries for the 2025 awards are open, with 12...

AI’s $1,5trn promise for African economies

When it comes to transforming the economic potential of Africa, artificial intelligence (AI) is anticipated to contribute up to $1,5-trillion to the gross domestic product (GDP) of the continent. By Neda Smith, founder and CEO of Agile Advisory Services A report by...

From EPP to AI: the future of endpoint security for businesses

Endpoint security is a critical pillar of cybersecurity, especially for South African businesses, which are becoming prime targets for cybercriminals. By Kumar Vaibhav, lead senior solution architect: cybersecurity at In2IT Endpoint security involves safeguarding...

Key trends driving loyalty program design in 2025

As businesses strive to foster stronger connections with their customers, 2025 will see key shifts in how loyalty programs are designed and executed. The focus is increasingly on personalisation, engagement, and delivering meaningful and tangible value. Gordon Wilson,...

Project Manager IT – Gauteng Centurion

A reputable organisation seeks an experienced Project Manager to manage and deliver organisational projects using established project management, business analysis, change management, and SDLC methodologies. Key Responsibilities: End-to-end project management across...

C/C++ Software Engineer (Centurion) – Gauteng Centurion

ENVIRONMENT:MITIGATE risk on projects as your embedded developer skillset is sought to be the next C/C-++ Software Engineer wanted by a leading provider of Electronic Systems to join its team. This role will be primarily focused on the taking products through the RTCA...

Technology Systems Administrator

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a mission-driven conservation organisation focused on the management and rehabilitation of protected areas across Africa. The role is for a Technology Systems Administrator, responsible for the day-to-day administration, technical support,...

IT Security Engineer(TTD) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Unlock the Future: Senior IT Security EngineerAre you a tech wizard ready to rev up your career with the ultimate driving machine?We're engineering the digital backbone of a global powerhouse! Dive into innovation, safeguard identities across clouds, and join a squad...

Senior BPO/Workflow Solution Architect

DBN000206 – Senior BPO/Workflow Solution Architect – PinetownPurpose of the Job:To lead the end-to-end design of digital workflows and integrations, translating business requirements into scalable, well-architected solutions.Required Qualifications:5–10+ years in...

Technology Systems Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a mission-driven conservation organisation focused on the management and rehabilitation of protected areas across Africa. The role is for a Technology Systems Administrator, responsible for the day-to-day administration, technical support,...

Senior BPO/Workflow Solution Architect – KwaZulu-Natal Pinetown

DBN000206 – Senior BPO/Workflow Solution Architect – PinetownPurpose of the Job:To lead the end-to-end design of digital workflows and integrations, translating business requirements into scalable, well-architected solutions.Required Qualifications:5–10+ years in...

Technology Enterprise Architect

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a mission-driven conservation organisation focused on the management and rehabilitation of protected areas across Africa. They are currently seeking a Technology Enterprise Architect which will be a pivotal role focused on designing and...

Database Developer

Database DeveloperPretoriaSalary - Market RelatedPermanent Deadline - 22 January 2026 Description/Overview:The purpose of the job is to develop, maintain and test database solutions in line with business requirements. Analyse, and interpret of business requirements...

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