When IT cost optimisation fuels innovation, ROI improves
There is a significant opportunity for companies of all sizes - but in particular for those with revenue between $500-million and $5-billion - to optimise their IT costs and surge ahead in innovation. SoftwareOne Holding’s “Driving Business Outcomes through...
As security staff take on more, retention challenges grow
As cybersecurity teams take on broader responsibilities, infosec professionals are working across multiple security domains. This is according to the 2025 Cybersecurity Staff Compensation Benchmark Report released by IANS Research and Artico Search, which takes a...
Cisco deepens AI innovations to transform itself
Cisco – long a leader in the use of AI – has unveiled a wide variety of new and upcoming platform enhancements powered by the technology at its annual WebexOne showcase event to make it clear that the association has deepened, says GlobalData. Gregg Willsky, principal...
AI data centres add new power challenges
Kathy Gibson reports - The sustainable and reliable supply of power is a key concern as rapidly-growing data centres consume more and more electricity. The last 20 years have seen a massive evolution in the data centre, , which has created new challenges for power and...
Saffers spent R214bn on FMCG, durable goods in Q3
South African consumers spent R214-billion on Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Technology & Durable products in the third quarter of 2024, representing a year-over-year growth of 4,1%. This is according to new insight from the NIQ Retail Spend Barometer,...
Action needed as African cybercrime escalates
Check Point Software Technologies has released its 2024 African Perspectives on Cyber Security Report, highlighting the mounting cyber threats targeting critical sectors across the continent and emphasising the need for African organisations to strengthen their cyber...
Network security still a priority
While artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform the technology landscape, CIOs and IT leaders remain focused on enhancing network security and unifying networking, AI, and security into a single, streamlined platform. This is according to Extreme Networks’...
Board practices, structures inadequate to oversee AI
A massive 80% of non-executive directors (NEDs) believe their current board practices and structures are inadequate to oversee AI effectively, according to a new survey from Gartner. However, 91% of NEDs view AI as an opportunity for shareholder value rather than a...
2024 BCX Digital Innovation Awards winners named
BCX has announced the winners of the 2024 BCX Digital Innovation Awards, recognising South African organisations' digital innovation achievements. The winners were unveiled at the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies Awards this week. 2024 BCX Digital Innovation Award...
Vodacom calls on community to help fight theft, vandalism
As the festive season approaches, Vodacom has noticed an increase in the number of battery theft and vandalism incidents on its base stations. The company is appealing to all stakeholders, from law enforcement to communities, to help in combatting these incidents....
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The evolution of IT asset disposition in SA
IT asset disposition (ITAD) in South Africa has undergone a remarkable transformation since the early 2000s. By Wale Arewa, CEO of Xperien Back then, ITAD was a relatively unknown concept, with the market primarily dominated by used computer dealers offering asset...
Demand-led training to the fore in 2024
2024 needs to be the year that we move the needle as business leaders toward demand-led training that will assist in reducing the software development skills shortage that South African companies are facing. This gap is because there isn't a real push towards aligning...
Talking to chatbots sucks – but it doesn’t have to
Most chatbots suck. For years, industry mavens promised that they would fundamentally transform customer service, writes By Ryan Falkenberg, co-CEO of Clevva. Unlike human agents, the thinking went, chatbots are available 24/7 and, because companies pre-populate their...
New project aims for cleaner public transport
By the end of 2025, South Africa's first electric commuter buses could be on the roads of Tshwane and eThekwini municipalities as part of pilot project funded by the Global Environmental Facility and managed by the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and the...
Infinite Family sees 97% pass rate for video mentored matrics
Infinite Family (IF), South Africa's primary video mentoring organisation, delivers a 90% Bachelors and Diploma pass rate to their 2023 Matrics. "Out of a total of 18 matric 'Net Buddies' across all three video lab sites, we have 14 who have achieved Batchelors...
Are you covered for Email interception fraud?
Email interception fraud is on the rise and takes the form of criminals stealing information such as email usernames and passwords. It enables the fraudster to gain access to your business email accounts allowing them to impersonate you and the business. It provides...
SA experts share business travel trends
A new trend report from corporate travel management company FCM, indicates that 2024 will be a pivotal year for South African businesses to re-evaluate their travel programmes and policies. With major national elections on the horizon, economic uncertainty may tempt...
Building a framework for effective, agile endpoint security
The mitigation of endpoint security risks has come increasingly under the spotlight over the past few years, due chiefly to a growing distributed workforce. So it makes sense that local businesses are making the necessary changes to their cybersecurity strategies to...
Do record-breaking matric results position students for IT careers?
When Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga revealed the 2023 matric results, they showcased an impressive pass rate of 82,9%. This marks a continued upward trend in National Senior Certificate (NSC) pass rates over the past decade, with the percentage increasing...
Economic headwinds provide opportunities for agile fintechs
At this time of the year there is usually a flurry of articles attempting to lay out trends to look out for in various industries over the coming months. This is a good exercise as it gets one thinking about industries broadly and technology specifically. By Andy...
Azure DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Houghton Estate
Azure DevOps Engineer - 12 Month Contract Azure DevOps Engineer - 12 Month Contract Key Responsibilities:Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation:Develop, manage, and maintain Bicep templates for deploying Azure infrastructure.Automate infrastructure...
Senior Ruby on Rails Developer (CPT Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Software Consultancy seeks the coding expertise of a Senior Ruby on Rails Developer for a hands-on role where you will design and deliver end-to-end features on a cross-border banking platform. In this role, you'll work across the entire...
Junior Server Engineer
iOCO Infrastructure Services invites you to explore possibilities. We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Junior Server Engineer with expertise in Configuring and managing servers of mainly MS operating systems and related tasks in Azure.What you'll...
Commercial Vehicle Chassis Specialist at Resourgenix
Our client, a leader in their industry, is looking for a highly skilled Commercial Vehicle Chassis Specialist to join their highly skill and dynamic team! If you have a strong background in chassis repairs, straightening, welding, and frame realignment, this is your...
Senior Ruby on Rails Developer (CPT Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Software Consultancy seeks the coding expertise of a Senior Ruby on Rails Developer for a hands-on role where you will design and deliver end-to-end features on a cross-border banking platform. In this role, you'll work across the entire...
Junior Server Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
iOCO Infrastructure Services invites you to explore possibilities. We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Junior Server Engineer with expertise in Configuring and managing servers of mainly MS operating systems and related tasks in Azure.What you'll...
Commercial Vehicle Chassis Specialist at Resourgenix – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Our client, a leader in their industry, is looking for a highly skilled Commercial Vehicle Chassis Specialist to join their highly skill and dynamic team! If you have a strong background in chassis repairs, straightening, welding, and frame realignment, this is your...
Front-end Developer (Angular) (JHB) (12-month Contract)
ENVIRONMENT:A global ingredient manufacturer dedicated to sustainably transforming the quality of life for 80 percent of the world through its products and services is seeking a Frontend Developer (Angular). This is a 12-month contract role. This role will spearhead...
IT Support Assistant
ENVIRONMENT:An exclusive digital command centre based in Cape Town is looking for an IT Support Assistant who will assist with the maintenance of the company's computer systems and networks, helping to ensure smooth and efficient operation across the organisation....
Field Technician (Centurion) – Construction Technology
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