How to harness tech as AI reshapes the economy
International Data Corporation (IDC) has shared key research insights that outline how artificial intelligence is reshaping the global economy, transforming enterprise decision-making, and redefining how organisations build, buy and deploy technology. The research...
How CFOs are turning cost pressure into growth
Combining flexible workspaces with AI is becoming a core financial strategy enabling companies to cut costs without compromising performance, according to new research from IWG. Building on insights from The View from the C-Suite report, IWG says flexible work is no...
Outsourced or hybrid SOCs the most popular choice
Most companies choose to outsource at least part of their security operations centre (SOC), with a significant number adopting SOC-as-a-service (SOCaaS), according to global research by Kaspersky. This strategic move enables organisations to benefit from...
A new way to map species habitat
Research led by scientists at the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and funded by NASA has been released. The study demonstrates a new method for combining field data, satellite imagery, and expert opinion to visualise the past, present, and future of habitat...
ACT challenges Home Affairs over ID verification costs
The Association of Communications and Technology (ACT), which represents several South African mobile network operators, has taken legal action against the Department of Home Affairs, over the increased cost of verifying users’ identities. The department recently...
The AI model that found 370 exoplanets is expanding its reach
Scientists have discovered more than 6 000 planets that orbit stars other than our Sun, known as exoplanets. More than half of these planets were discovered thanks to data from NASA’s retired Kepler mission and NASA’s current TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey...
AI infrastructure will become pervasive, says Huang
AI is becoming the foundation of the “largest infrastructure buildout in human history”, spanning energy and computing infrastructure, AI models and applications. This is the word from Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang, in a discussion with BlackRock CEO Larry Fink...
AI search will play an outsize role in e-commerce
Digital commerce is undergoing a seismic transformation as generative AI platforms become mainstream discovery tools, according to Euromonitor International. Euromonitor International's Voice of the Consumer: Lifestyles Survey 2025 finds that over half of consumers...
Humans will be more cost-effective than GenAI for CX
By 2030, cost per resolution for generative AI (GenAI) will exceed $3, higher than many B2C offshore human agents, according to Gartner. Rising data center costs, a pivot from subsidised growth to profitability for AI vendors, and increasingly complex use cases that...
How to measure data streaming ROI
Organisations measure their return on investment from both operational and business perspectives. This is one finding from a survey of 200 senior IT and data executives at large companies with an annual revenue of $50-million or more. The study, which was commissioned...
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Payments are driving SA’s digital future
The digital payment revolution is here and is transforming commerce, accelerating trade and driving economic inclusion at an unprecedented pace. By Ben Janse van Rensburg, CIO at BankservAfrica What once seemed futuristic is now at the heart of our daily life....
Trend Micro debuts proactive cybersecurity AI
Trend Micro has launched an AI agent designed to change the way enterprises approach cyber risk. Trend Cybertron is believed to be the industry’s first specialised cybersecurity large language model (LLM) designed to drive proactive security outcomes. Using precise...
Pushkar Gokhale is MTN SA’s new chief wholesale officer
MTN South Africa has appointed Pushkar Gokhale as chief wholesale officer, effective 1 August 2025. Pushkar joins MTN from Openserve, where he currently serves as the chief digital and strategy officer. He has held various executive leadership roles in diverse...
NEC XON achieves Palo Alto Networks Diamond Partner status
NEC XON has been awarded Diamond Partner status by Palo Alto Networks, achieving five specialisations that reinforce its leadership in end-to-end cybersecurity solutions. The company is now one of only three Diamond Partners in Africa and the only one with five...
Automated payroll a the solution to stress-free paydays
Payroll processing may not be the most glamorous part of running a business, but without it a company simply cannot function. Whether your team consists of one employee or a global workforce of thousands, accurate and reliable payroll is what keeps a business running...
Tech equity the new currency for women
In traditional finance, capital is a key driver of economic power. Similarly, digital access is a foundational form of capital for women today. It determines access to opportunities, economic participation, and social mobility, writes Christina Naidoo, chief operating...
Call to address the climate change reality in SA
This year’s World Engineering Day (4 March) was a powerful reminder of the critical role engineers play in driving progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By Karen King, director of climate resilience at Royal HaskoningDHV The theme, "Unleashing the...
Tighten controls ahead of PCI DSS v4.0.1
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) has long been a cornerstone of payment security, ensuring that organisations handling cardholder data protect it against the ever-evolving threat landscape. By Simeon Tassev, MD and qualified security assessor...
Vertiv continues African data centre webinar series
Vertiv is resuming its technical webinar series in Africa in 2025. Called the “Technology Knowledge Forum” webinar series, the talks aim to keep data centre managers, IT professionals, and industry leaders informed on the latest technology trends shaping the...
Call for applications for AWIEF Growth Accelerator in Nigeria
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has partnered with African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and FSDH Merchant Bank to implement its flagship AWIEF Growth Accelerator programme in Nigeria and is excited to announce the call for applications. Limited...
Senior IT Security Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer to design, implement, and lead advanced security solutions across hybrid on-prem and cloud environments (Azure, Microsoft 365).Key Responsibilities1. Security Architecture & Engineering Design and implement...
Intermediate Manual Test Analyst
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for an Intermediate Manual Test Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a...
Intermediate Manual Test Analyst – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for an Intermediate Manual Test Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a...
Devops Engineer
DevOps EngineerContract duration: 12 monthsLocation: Johannesburg, RosebankWork model: hybrid bases going in 2x a week to the office however , the department is moving towards full time back in office at some point it will be compulsory to be office based. Key...
UI/UX Designer (Corporate Identity) (Contract) (Centurion Hybrid) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Verification Agency seeks a highly skilled UI/UX Designer with strong expertise in Figma to lead the redesign of an existing web application and to develop its full Corporate Identity (CI). The ideal candidate will be a Designer who can balance...
Business Intelligence Analyst Developer – Western Cape Constantia
Job description: My Client, a leading player in the Wealth Industry is in search of a suitably qualified and experienced individual to join their team. The successful incumbent will work in the IT solutions team within an Asset Management Division. They will be...
Technical Business Analysts
We need a Technical Business Analyst to support Fraud Graph Analysis Project and related fraud prevention initiatives. The suitable candidate should have experience supporting data analysis projects and providing specifications for integrations.Core functions:...
Integration Programmer
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To design and implement systems integration solutions and that support core systems. KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREASDesign technical integrationDevelop integration systemsPerform integration System TestingConduct operational management and maintenance of...
Technical Business Analysts – Western Cape Cape Town
We need a Technical Business Analyst to support Fraud Graph Analysis Project and related fraud prevention initiatives. The suitable candidate should have experience supporting data analysis projects and providing specifications for integrations.Core functions:...
Integration Programmer – Western Cape Cape Town
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To design and implement systems integration solutions and that support core systems. KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREASDesign technical integrationDevelop integration systemsPerform integration System TestingConduct operational management and maintenance of...
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