Interconnected systems at risk of a digital pandemic

Are we ready for solar storms, submarine cable cuts, satellite disruptions, and extreme weather to disrupt communication networks and potentially trigger a “digital pandemic"? A new report – “When digital systems fail: The hidden risks of our digital world​" –...

CEOs are reshaping C-suite roles for the AI era

The accelerating pace of artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing CEOs to redesign how C-suite roles are structured to drive greater business impact across the enterprise. In the foreword of a new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, IBM...

Net salaries hold steady for now, but uncertainty looms

The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of approximately 2,1-million South African earners, edged higher in March 2026. Remaining above year-ago levels, the data points to a stabilisation in net salaries over the first quarter of...

Technology convergence redefines competitive advantage

The next wave of competitive advantage will come not from individual breakthrough technologies but from the ability to combine and scale multiple technologies across entire operating systems, according to a new World Economic Forum report. As artificial intelligence...

FSCA awards licence to Luno

South Africa's largest and oldest crypto asset service provider, Luno, has secured a licence from the Financial Services Conduct Authority (FSCA) to operate as a financial services provider. Luno is the first dedicated crypto asset service provider in South Africa to...

Intel takes up challenge in enterprise GenAI

At its annual Intel Vision 2024 conference, the chipmaker introduced the Intel Gaudi 3 accelerator to bring performance, openness and choice to enterprise generative AI (GenAI) – along with a suite of new open scalable systems, next-gen products, and strategic...

Global cellular IoT market value will pass $61bn by 2026

A new study from Juniper Research has found that the global value of the cellular IoT market will reach $61-billion by 2026, rising from $31-billion this year. It identified the growth of 5G and cellular LPWA (Low-power Wide Area) technologies as key to this 95%...

US has by far the most crypto ATMs

Cryptocurrency ATMs have become quite popular in the last couple of years. However, up until now, most crypto ATMs are concentrated in a handful of countries. According to the latest numbers presented by StockApps.com, 88% of crypto ATMs are currently located in the...

James Webb Space Telescope sees its first star

The James Webb Space Telescope is nearing completion of the first phase of the months-long process of aligning the observatory’s primary mirror using the Near Infrared Camera (NIRCam) instrument. The team’s challenge was twofold: confirm that NIRCam was ready to...

Trends that will shape CIO decisions over the coming year

As industries bounce back from the economic turbulence of the last two years, International Data Corporation (IDC) believes there are three broad themes that will shape the tech investment decisions of CIOs and the organisations they represent through 2022 and beyond....

Intel commits to blockchain accelerator

Intel will contribute to the development of blockchain technologies with a roadmap of energy-efficient accelerators. This is the word from Raja Koduri, senior vice-president and GM: Accelerated Computing Systems and Graphics Group at Intel, who writes: "Exponential...

Bitcoin put to the test over geopolitics

Geopolitical issues, including the heightening Ukraine-Russia tensions, will drive bitcoin's increasing adoption and higher values this year - despite a recent drop. This prediction from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, comes as more than 100 000 Russian troops mass...

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Kyocera wins across the board

Kyocera delivered a remarkable performance during the international Buyer’s Lab 2015 Pick season, taking home wins in nearly every category from mid- to high-volume in both monochrome and colour. The TASKalfa 3010i, 3510i and 8001i were the winners in the monochrome...

Six myths of enterprise BI

How much of what we think or “know” is untested belief? What if the opinion that we never question and unthinkingly repeat turns out to be patently wrong, making us seem naive? Robert Fleming, Qlik VP of International Marketing, explores six enterprise business...

Clean data needed for loyalty insights

The “loyalty card” has become as essential tool for brands, and many consumers now have wallets filled to the brim with different cards that provide different rewards based on various consumer behaviours, says Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management. However, the...

Integration key to work/life balance

Instead of focusing all one’s energy on separating and individually balancing each facet of life, rather concentrate on integrating these different areas. This is the essence of work/life balance, says Andre Louw of Mobile Data. There is a substantial amount of...

Fujitsu expands Lifebook range

Fujitsu has expanded its popular Lifebook notebook and Stylistic tablet range with new devices featuring the latest 5th generation Intel Core vPro processor family. With this line-up Fujitsu responds to the continuing trend of companies offering their workforce the...

Mobile comms as an alternative to post

Regardless of the South African Post Office’s four month strike coming to an end, organisations should step up their use of mobile communications to get their bills, statements and other vital communications to their customers. That’s the word from Jacques Swanepoel,...

Thermal imaging cameras cut illegal mining

In Ghana and Tanzania, incidents of illegal mining have been cut by more than 50% for one pan-African mining company. The use of thermal imaging cameras in security vehicles and at high sites, along with the capability to record and view each incident live – from...

Hughes Electrical rolls out Ruckus solution

Ruckus Wireless has announced that Hughes Electrical (Hughes), the second largest independent electrical retailer in the UK, has selected and is deploying Ruckus Smart WiFi products and technology across its retail outlets in the United Kingdom. The new Smart WiFi...

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Today’s contact centre agents deal with a large number of cutting-edge technologies, which are moving forward in leaps and bounds. Thanks to the powerful solutions now available, business can be conducted faster pushing the number of transactions being processed...

How the channel can capitalise on IoT

Gadgets are becoming increasingly "smarter". Some of today's cellphones pack more processing power than desktops of a decade ago. Even those devices and objects that never had to be particularly clever – such as smoke alarms, house alarms and thermostats – now contain...

Senior Software Developer

The Software Engineer/Tech Lead will work collaboratively with the Merchant Journey team to drive development of merchant onboarding and dashboard. How you'll be making a difference: Work alongside the team and be a part of the full software development life...

Cloud Database Engineer

As an Oracle Cloud Data Engineer, you're stepping into a pivotal role where you'll be instrumental in harnessing the power of Oracle Cloud technology to drive data-driven solutions. Your expertise will be crucial in designing, implementing, and optimizing data...

Application Analyst – Gauteng Benoni

Reports To - IT ManagerFunctional Area- ITDivision-Sales Area Southern Africa YourRole Understand Sage X3 processes in Sales, Purchasing and Distribution (Manufacturing Advantageous) Fundamental accounting knowledge. Understand Business processes used in South Africa....

Junior Power BI Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Tired of going into the office? Our clients who are giants in the financial space are on the hunt for a Junior Power BI Developer. Work from the comfort of your home and enjoy the benefits of a permanent remote position! Requirements: Degree in Computer Science,...

Senior / Lead NodeJS_Javascript Developer LW2828 – Gauteng Midrand

Duties:Design, Development, and maintenance of the platform. Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements. Review code of team members in line with quality and delivery requirements Ability and willingness to coach and give training to...

Senior Software Developer – Western Cape Woodstock

The Software Engineer/Tech Lead will work collaboratively with the Merchant Journey team to drive development of merchant onboarding and dashboard. How you'll be making a difference: Work alongside the team and be a part of the full software development life...

Cloud Database Engineer – Gauteng Midrand

As an Oracle Cloud Data Engineer, you're stepping into a pivotal role where you'll be instrumental in harnessing the power of Oracle Cloud technology to drive data-driven solutions. Your expertise will be crucial in designing, implementing, and optimizing data...

Network Analyst

Reports to Operational Manager - IT Employee Experience Lead ZA Functional Area - IT Division- IT YourRole TheTechnical Support Engineer main role is to ensure proper IT operations so that end users can accomplish business tasks. This includes resolving network...

Sage X3 Developer

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Retailer of textiles and homeware seeks a highly technical and dedicated Sage X3 Developer to join its growing IT team. Your role will focus on the development, customization, and optimization of Sage X3 solutions, ensuring the seamless...

Senior PHP Developer LW

Write and Edit PHP Code Write and edit PHP code on the back end of web applications and dynamic sites. Consider the web application's intended function and work to integrate the PHP code with existing HTML code. Work with the application's data structure to maintain...

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