IT channel pivots to add value as AI takes off

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape - Artificial intelligence (AI) may be at the peak of the hype cycle, but this doesn’t detract from the value that the technology will bring to the industry. That’s the word from Tim Humphreys-Davies, CEO of Pinnacle, who...

Network to the fore as agentic AI adoption takes off

In the era of agentic AI, the network is becoming the critical foundation for trust, security and the seamless operating models through which people and AI can build the future. However, as organisations move quickly to gain an advantage from AI, a significant gap has...

Labour disputes emerge as SA’s top legal concern

Labour matters rank highest among the everyday legal questions that South Africans are asking. This is according to data aggregated by My AI Lawyer, which found that more than a third (37%) of the queries processed on My AI Lawyer in the first six months of 2026 is...

Digital companies’ emission reductions lag climate commitments

Despite progress in climate reporting and renewable electricity use, digital companies are falling short in cutting emissions at the pace required to achieve global climate targets, according to the new report Greening Digital Companies: Monitoring Emissions and...

No policy changes on the cards, says Lesufi

By Kathy Gibson - The seventh administration has no intention of changing any of the policies set by the previous administration. This is the word from Panyaza Lesufi, premier of Gauteng Province, who says the new government of national unity will not entertain any...

Transition to a circular economy essential for sustainability

As the global community faces mounting environmental challenges, the necessity to transition from a linear to circular economy has never been more critical. The severe stress on the planet due to resource requirements and overflowing landfills demand an immediate...

Global supply shortages drive Africa’s smartphone shipments down

Newly released data from IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker shows that Africa's overall mobile phone market suffered a year-on-year (YoY) decline of 11,3% in Q4 2021 to total 48,6-million units. The feature phone market was down 14,3% to 27,1-million...

What the Ukraine war means for emerging markets

Emerging markets will be impacted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but the scope and scale differs by market. By Tom Wilson, head of emerging market equities at Schroders Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine on 24 February, the pace of escalation has been rapid. Not...

SMEs face biggest risk of fraud losses

It is vital for South African businesses to take the right steps to protect their operations from potentiality catastrophic financial loss. This is the word from Jurgen Hellweg, CEO of Western National Insurance, who says that small-and-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)...

All industries set to increase AI spend

Spending on artificial intelligence in the US will grow to $120-billion by 2025, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26% over the 2021-2025 forecast period. Moreover, all 19 US industries profiled in the latest Worldwide Artificial Intelligence...

Chief supply chain officers urged to conserve resources

As inflation and supply shortages are projected to continue, chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) must adopt resource conservation strategies to mitigate risks to their organisations, according to Gartner. "CSCOs foresee that the anticipated increases in inflation and...

IBM files lawsuit to protect IP rights

IBM has filed a lawsuit against LzLabs, saying the Switzerland-based company has violated IBM's intellectual property (IP) rights by infringing upon company patents protecting various aspects of IBM's high-performance mainframe systems. In the legal action filed in US...

AstraZeneca launches R&D Postdoctoral Challenge

AstraZeneca has launched a global R&D Postdoctoral Challenge to help accelerate ideas to transform the treatment of some of the world's most complex diseases. The challenge invites final year MD and/or PhD students and postdoctoral researchers from across the...

Meerkat pulls mysterious radio circles in space into sharper focus

Astronomy’s newest mystery objects, odd radio circles or ORCs, have been pulled into sharp focus by an international team of astronomers, including the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Jordan Collier, using the world’s most capable radio telescopes. First revealed...

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AIS becomes IBM partner

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The right Office product for your business

Microsoft Office is an essential tool for any business no matter what size – it is the de facto standard for word processing, spreadsheets and more, and has become indispensable whether a business has five users or five thousand, says Ruben Naicker, Microsoft product...

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Oracle introduces FS1 Series flash storage

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TomTom covers RiskSA Regatta

TomTom South Africa, a leader in mapping data, is proud to announce that they will be sponsoring one of the VIP boats at the inaugural 2014 RiskSA Regatta. The biggest corporate sailing event this side of the Atlantic, will be held on 25 – 26 October 2014 at the Royal...

Desktop PC market in terminal decline

The continued decline of South Africa’s PC market signals the end of the desktop computing era, says Brian Timperley of CloudGate -- and the question of what will ultimately replace it remains wide open. “IDC claimed recently that the PC market in Africa and the...

Mobile solutions empower logistics

Mobile solutions continue to change the way business resources are utilised and managed. Those companies that invest accordingly are gaining on competitors as a result of improved logistics management. The incorporation of mobile solutions to speed up operations and...

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About our client:This award winning software company has offices in the US, UK and South Africa. You will join a talented team of curious, creative and driven individuals who are dedicated to empowering organisations to overcome various business challenges using their...

Senior Front End Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

FULLY REMOTE Senior Front-end developer - HPC & Cloud Solutions Are you creative, resourceful, curious and seeking technology and business firsts? Are looking for an exciting career in cloud software development? ?Would you like to work at a publicly traded global...

Data Engineer – Remote Remote

Data Engineer Our client is seeking a skilled Big Data Architect to design, implement, and maintain robust architectures for handling large datasets. Your role will involve developing data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with data analysts to meet...

PROJECT MANAGER – Gauteng Menlyn

Skills and Experience: At least 4 - 5 years in a Project Management role.Experience in working directly with clients and a demonstrated track record ofbuilding relationships with client Senior and C-Suite management will be beneficial.Experience working within a...

IT Support Technician (Onsite) PTA – Gauteng Pretoria

ENVIRONMENT:A vibrant HealthTech firm located in Pretoria is on the lookout for an IT Support Technician fluent in Afrikaans, with a requirement to work onsite. The primary responsibility entails installing and providing support for hardware and software used by GXQ...

Software Architect at Parvana Recruitment

About our client: Our client is a highly successful international software development house specialising in telecommunications and payment gateways. With two decades of proven success and remarkable growth, they offer an exceptional training and mentorship program....

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Our client, a renowned financial company, is looking for an experienced Agile Business Analyst/Feature Analyst to manage the delivery framework from requirement collecting to solution design and implementation. Description Create value stream maps and visualise client...

UI/UX Developer

UX/UI Developer Are you passionate about crafting seamless digital experiences? We're searching for a talented UI/UX Developer to join our clients team. You'll collaborate closely with designers and developers to bring captivating web applications to life.R600 000 -...

Experience Analyst

Position duties:Gather and analyse customer experience data with the goal to better understand customer needs, viewpoints and experiences.Review and design operational processes, on-line documents and communication templates to achieve better customer outcomes.Provide...

IT Support Technician (Onsite) PTA – Gauteng Pretoria

ENVIRONMENT:A vibrant HealthTech firm located in Pretoria is on the lookout for an IT Support Technician fluent in Afrikaans, with a requirement to work onsite. The primary responsibility entails installing and providing support for hardware and software used by GXQ...

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