TCS in new deal to transform ABB’s global network operations
In a multi-million rand, multi-year deal, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has upped its collaboration with ABB from managing infrastructure and applications, to delivering end-to-end global network operations through an integrated network-as-a-service model. As part...
Don’t get caught offside as World Cup concludes
Cybersecurity and privacy experts are raising concerns around the growing trend of sports fans using generative AI to create World Cup-related images, mock-ups, predictions, and social media content - while offering new ways for supporters to engage with major...
SMEs retreat into survival mode as confidence retreats
South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) entered 2026 on a more cautious footing as rising fuel prices, driven by global geopolitical tensions, continue to place increasing pressure on business operations. This was reflected in declining confidence levels,...
Gates invests $50m into dementia research
The Dementia Discovery Fund (DDF) has announced a $50-million investment from Bill Gates. The investment is Gates’ first to accelerate progress toward disease-modifying therapies for Alzheimer’s disease. The DDF, managed by SV Health, is a venture fund focused...
The beginning of the end of that dreaded airport queue?
Passengers flying out of Hamad International Airport (HIA) in Doha can now check in, drop their bags, clear security and board using just their face instead of a boarding pass. HIA and Qatar Airways - with technology partner SITA - have launched Fast Pass, one of the...
Recycled plastic can still harbour toxins in kids’ toys
Some children’s products sold in South Africa may contain traces of toxic chemicals that were banned globally years ago, a University of Cape Town (UCT) study published in the Heliyon journal has found. The study – Legacy brominated flame retardants in children's...
GitHub Actions workflows house potential security issues
Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has conducted a major review of the GitHub Actions workflows within top-starred repositories. Leveraging newly introduced Kaspersky Container Security capability, the researchers have discovered 8 repositories with...
Mission on to catch and lift a sinking satellite
NASA NASA is attempting to stop a space observatory from dropping to earth. The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is NASA’s astrophysics multitool, capable of quickly observing a wide range of cosmic objects in visible, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray light. All...
AI threatens $234bn in enterprise application software spend
Agentic AI is set to disrupt enterprise software revenue models, with up to $234-billion of enterprise application spending exposed to agentic arbitrage between now and 2030, according to Gartner. By 2030, this will account for roughly 20% of enterprise application...
UN calls for safe and inclusive AI that benefits all
The United Nations today kicked off a global dialogue bringing together governments, tech companies, academia, civil society and the technical community to facilitate discussions on artificial intelligence governance. “AI is advancing at runaway speed. The question is...
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Three steps to AI readiness for SA businesses
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Fuel price volatility adds new cross-border challenge for SMEs
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Veeam adds operational privacy, AI governance for the agentic era
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Leadership transition for Canon SA
Canon South Africa has appointed Tunca Rodoplu as country director, effective 1 July 2026. He will lead the company’s strategy and drive growth across the Canon portfolio in southern Africa. Rodoplu has held senior positions across Canon EMEA. Most recently he served...
Smart Hands Africa adds Supermicro to growing portfolio
Smart Hands Africa has been appointed as an authorised Services Partner for Supermicro, a global leader in high-performance server, storage, AI and data centre infrastructure solutions. Recognised globally for its high-performance server, storage, AI and data centre...
Delaying IT refresh cycles could increase operational risk
Organisations that continue delaying technology refresh cycles in an effort to protect budgets may be exposing themselves to greater operational and continuity risk. This warning from Qrent comes as global hardware costs continue to rise amid ongoing supply chain...
For real cybersecurity, close off endpoint gaps
While much C-level attention is focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) growing at a record pace, with key metrics doubling within months, there is a risk of many cyber threats going unnoticed. By Adriaan Venter, CEO of Cube ICT Solutions AI is the technological...
Shadow AI is the new shadow IT – and financial institutes are sleepwalking into it
Someone at your institution is running a critical risk calculation from a laptop under a desk. You just don't know which one. That's not a hypothetical. At a major bank, compliance teams discovered approximately 36,000 systems operating across the business, many...
SA’s AI push is running ahead of its digital foundations
The returns from digital transformation will remain elusive until business leaders confront an uncomfortable truth: the problem isn't the AI, but everything underneath it. By Kgomotso Lebele, country MD at Accenture, South Africa Consider this: you lead a large retail...
Marketing Cloud Specialist Hybrid – JHB – Gauteng Kensington
ENVIRONMENT: Our client is transforming the future of digital banking by building innovative technology that enables financial institutions to launch smarter, faster, and more customer-centric financial products. They are looking for an experienced Marketing Cloud...
German-Speaking Technical Support Agent – Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-headquartered company, driven by innovation and growth, is seeking German speaking Technical Support Agent who will be the primary point of contact for customers facing technical issues, with a strong focus on supporting our German-speaking...
Cyber Security Specialists – Gauteng Johannesburg North
Are you a Cyber Security professional with expertise in protecting critical systems, managing cyber risks, and securing enterprise environments?We are expanding our network of skilled Cyber Security Specialists and inviting experienced professionals to connect with us...
Business Intelligence Consultant
Our client is looking for a motivated Business Intelligence Consultant who is passionate about solving complex business challenges through data, automation and analytics. This opportunity is ideal for a technically minded consultant who enjoys working closely with...
Business Intelligence Consultant – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Our client is looking for a motivated Business Intelligence Consultant who is passionate about solving complex business challenges through data, automation and analytics. This opportunity is ideal for a technically minded consultant who enjoys working closely with...
Server IT Administrator
Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Server IT Administrator who is eager to develop their technical skills within a stable and supportive environment. If you have a solid understanding of IT infrastructure, enjoy solving technical problems, and are looking...
Server IT Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Server IT Administrator who is eager to develop their technical skills within a stable and supportive environment. If you have a solid understanding of IT infrastructure, enjoy solving technical problems, and are looking...
Senior Software Developer
Our client is looking for a highly experienced Senior Software Developer to lead the evolution of a business-critical software platform. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for high-performance software engineering, modern application architecture and...
Senior Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Our client is looking for a highly experienced Senior Software Developer to lead the evolution of a business-critical software platform. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for high-performance software engineering, modern application architecture and...
Key Accounts / Technical Services – PVC Plastics Industry
A well-known and established international master batch raw material company requires the above to manage and develop relationships with customers in the plastic converting industry, with a focus on masterbatch and raw material solutions, delivering high-quality...
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