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...

AI helps users claw back time and energy

Kathy Gibson reports – So often we talk about artificial intelligence (AI) in general terms, as an abstract concept that is somehow peripheral to our lives. But the reality is that it could have a profound effect on the way we live and work, says Michelle Olivier,...

AI and the move to real copilots

Kathy Gibson reports - Technology innovations are constant, and have brought us a long way in what is, in reality, just a few years. Trainer Warren Shaw speaks at a Pinnacle event for SME partners about complementary opposites: these are not simply two separate forces...

Covid-19 has left workers feeling more empowered

The workplace power dynamic has shifted in favour of employees. This is according to the inaugural International Workforce Insights Study from BCW, which reveals that more than half of all employees say they feel more empowered to influence change in their workplace...

EOH turns loss to profit in 2021

EOH reports that its operating profit swung from a R1,3-billion loss in FY2020 to a R147-million profit in the year ended 31 July 2021. The group has been working to close out legacy contracts and make targeted disposals over the past two years, resulting in more...

SA tops global list of cyberbullying incidents

The proliferation of technology and social media has given rise to the scourge of cyberbullying, with South Africa topping the list in terms of the overall highest incidence of cyberbullying, according to international research. The 2018 study, conducted by marketing...

Mobile PCs continue strong revenue performance

sales through distribution for tablets and notebooks trended significantly higher than 2019 figures in Q3, but desktops continued to struggle to recover to 2019 levels, according to the latest data from Context. Context's Index Revenue Trend shows mobile PCs trending...

These are the industries most hit by ransomware

Research by NordLocker has discovered which industries are the most popular targets for ransomware gangs to launch their attacks against. After a thorough analysis of 1 200 companies hit by 10 infamous ransomware gangs in 2020 and 2021, 35 of the most victimised...

How supply chain leaders can address important challenges

Supply chain organisations must take action and become more purpose-driven to successfully navigate challenges to the planet and profit, according to Gartner. "We're not the first supply chain leaders to hear the scientist's warnings, but we are the last that still...

Squid Game an attractive lure for spreading cyberthreats

During the month following its release, Squid Game, a South Korean survival drama TV-series, became Netflix's biggest series, with more than 111-million viewers. Following demand from viewers, cybercriminals are not shy in taking advantage of fans' eagerness to watch...

Sign up for virtual Red Hat Summit

The free-to-attend Red Hat Sub Saharan Africa Summit 2021 will take place online from 3 November 2021. The new format, featuring keynotes from industry thought leaders and subject matter experts, is designed to offer delegates a mix of innovation, collaboration, and...

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Get the most from HR and payroll solutions

An automated payroll solution can help you to save time and money by reducing the paperwork associated with your weekly wage and monthly salary runs. But there's more to running an efficient modern payroll and HR environment than paying your employees on time and...

Vodacom Mozambique partners with Flytxt

Flytxt, the big data analytics solution provider for communication service providers (CSPs), announced their strategic tie up with Vodacom, Mozambique’s leading mobile network. Flytxt, through its big data technology and analytics driven solutions, will enable Vodacom...

Companies don’t see ROI on firewalls

Investing in a best-of-breed firewall gives companies excellent protection against security threats but they could be missing real insight into what’s really happening on the firewall – and who is doing what on the Web. The result: the firewall is not leveraged to its...

Managing the heterogeneous data centre

Data centre owners are under pressure to standardise on a single virtualisation technology - but, says Warren Olivier of Veeam Software, there are some advantages to having a mixed environment.“In the modern data centre, it’s applications that should drive decision...

Change management key for Marval Africa

IT service management (ITSM) has a number of benefits: it provides an organisation with the opportunity to improve their quality of service, increase productivity and customer satisfaction, reduce costs and achieve operational excellence whilst meeting information...

Riverbed advances Microsoft partnership

Riverbed Technology has announced that it is one of the first partners to join the new Microsoft Azure Certified programme. In addition, Riverbed will now offer a Microsoft Azure-certified version of Riverbed SteelHead CX for IaaS (Infrastructure-as-a-Service) clouds...

Five things to consider when buying a TV

Choosing a TV isn’t the simple task it once was. With all of the new technologies and features available, making an informed choice is more important than ever, particularly if you want to avoid buyer’s remorse down the line. Below are the five things you should look...

Marval Africa appoints new CEO

Marval South Africa, a specialist provider of service management (SM) solutions, education and consultancy, has announced the appointment of David Anderson as CEO. Anderson will be tasked with the implementation of business strategies and support the growth of the...

Creating a workplace of the future

Workplace dynamics are evolving drastically due to a challenging economic climate, relentless advances in technology and changing workforce attitudes. Companies have little choice but to move toward creating more collaborative environments to maximise workplace...

The hidden benefits of managed services

Customers are increasingly demanding rapid, excellent service from an organisation’s contact centre – and rightfully so, says Louise van Zyl, manager, Technical Centre at Jasco Enterprise. However, as contact centre managers look to add more communication channels,...

IT Professional Systems

IT Professional Systems required for a reputable automotive manufacturing company based in East London , Eastern Cape Requirements: IT Technical qualification2 to 3 years in similar IT/Shop-floor function1 to 3 years Automotive experienceJIT and MES System...

Backend Python Developer

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding expertise of a forward-thinking Backend Python Developer who's keen on contributing to a high-impact project is sought by a provider of Data-driven solutions with a global operational footprint. Joining a collaborative team, you will help...

Software Support Officer

Exciting Job Opportunity in Paarl for a Software Support Officer! You'll play a key role in providing technical support and guidance to clients, ensuring they get the most out of their software. This dynamic position involves troubleshooting, client education, and...

SENIOR SOFTWARE TESTER – Gauteng Sandown

Perform a Quality Assurance function for software development and deployment by performing manual and automated tests to ensure that system changes and new requirements are fit for purpose, mitigate risks, and prevent system issues. Desired Skills: Test design Test...

IT Professional Systems – Eastern Cape East London

IT Professional Systems required for a reputable automotive manufacturing company based in East London , Eastern Cape Requirements: IT Technical qualification2 to 3 years in similar IT/Shop-floor function1 to 3 years Automotive experienceJIT and MES System...

Backend Python Developer – Western Cape Woodstock

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding expertise of a forward-thinking Backend Python Developer who's keen on contributing to a high-impact project is sought by a provider of Data-driven solutions with a global operational footprint. Joining a collaborative team, you will help...

Software Support Officer – Western Cape Cape Town

Exciting Job Opportunity in Paarl for a Software Support Officer! You'll play a key role in providing technical support and guidance to clients, ensuring they get the most out of their software. This dynamic position involves troubleshooting, client education, and...

Proposals/Application Engineer

A dynamic organization based in the East Rand is looking to employ a Proposals / Application Engineer with 1 – 5 years' experience in a similar role.Minimum RequirementsMatricDegree or Diploma in Chemical / Process Engineering (Essential)Successfully candidates must...

Production Systems Engineer

Production Systems Engineer required for a leading automotive company based in KariegaType of Position:Applications are invited from suitably qualified & experienced employees to fill the above vacancy in Production - Industrial Engineering Department.Job...

Senior C# Software Developer

A well-known software development house is seeking a talented Senior Developer (hybrid) to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the latest technology.Responsibilities:Analysing, designing, and developing web, desktop, and mobile...

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