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...

SAP to pay $220m in bribery case

SAP will pay over $220-million (R4,1-billion) to resolve investigations by the US Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) into violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). SAP's resolution with the department stems from schemes...

Disinformation now the top global risk

Misinformation and disinformation are now the world's biggest short-term risks, while extreme weather and critical change to Earth systems are greatest long-term concern, according to Global Risks Report 2024. Drawing on nearly two decades of original risks perception...

Gender equality a business imperative for success

There is no doubt that business is increasingly acknowledging that diverse teams bring value to organisations and that companies with high levels of diversity substantially outperform those without. By Keletjo Chiloane, senior associate at Mercer Yet, despite the...

Diversity in cybersecurity matters

Diversity is more than gender. It is race, culture, ability and country. It is mixing up the talent pool and adding in the unique insights and perspectives that different people from different walks of life bring to create teams that are more engaging and innovative....

This is what students are looking for in an employer …

Success, presence and culture are the three key words that stand out in the 2021 Universum Talent Survey, which gathers data from South African students on the most considered and attractive employers. A total of 54 456 students from 27 universities participated in...

Lenovo announces channel winners

Kathy Gibson reports - Lenovo named its top partners for South Africa and SADC (Southern Africa Development Community) in a virtual ceremony last night. Thibault Dousson, country manager: southern Africa at Lenovo SA, says the past your had been a tough one, although...

Relentless change creates audit control gaps, raises risk

A February 2021 survey of 200 audit business partners revealed that over half (56%) of respondents said they were facing more changes in the last two years, and a large majority agreed these changes were both bigger (81%) and faster (74%), according to Gartner. The...

Coal still dominates SA’s power mix

Demand on South Africa's electricity system increased by 5% in the first half of 2021 relative to the same period last year - but it was still 2,2% lower than two years ago. This is among the findings in the half-year update on utility-scale power generation from the...

5G set for major growth trajectory

Worldwide 5G network infrastructure revenue is on pace to grow 39% to total $19,1-billion in 2021, up from $13,7-billion in 2020, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. Communications service providers (CSPs) in mature markets accelerated 5G development in 2020...

Covid puts financial wellbeing on the SA agenda

According to the 2021 Schroders Global Investor Study (GIS), 86% of South African investors have spent more time thinking about their financial wellbeing since the onset of Covid-19. This has translated into certain behavioural changes or motivations, which played out...

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Kaspersky achieves high AV-TEST scores

Kaspersky Lab has announced that its flagship security solution for home users, Kaspersky Internet Security 2014, scored the highest possible points in Bi-Monthly Certification November-December 2013 – a testing programme run by independent research laboratory...

Voice biometrics key for authentication

Voice biometrics is one of those technologies: it changes the game. It’s not in wide use anywhere in the world, yet, but it’s going to be the norm for authenticating identity within the next few years. It’s been worked on and refined for almost fifteen years. So it’s...

Genesys appoints Anana as new partner

Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories (Genesys) has announced the appointment of Anana Africa as a Genesys Partner in the African territory. Anana, a digital customer experience (DCE) company based in the UK, is the fourth partner Genesys has appointed in the region...

Kawasaki rolls out WiFi from Ruckus

Ruckus Wireless has announced that it has been selected to supply high-speed Ruckus Smart WiFi products to Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, a subsidiary of Kawasaki Heavy Industries. The new high-speed Ruckus Smart WiFi system was installed to support...

MicroStrategy named top BI vendor

MicroStrategy, a leading worldwide provider of enterprise software platforms, has announced that the widely followed BI Scorecard has rated MicroStrategy the top vendor across all 14 of the product capabilities identified for business intelligence (BI) Platforms. This...

Symantec NetBackup tackles data issues

Symantec has announced the latest version of its NetBackup solution, bringing new functionality to protect the largest scale VMware-based environments as enterprises move to a software-defined data centre architecture. NetBackup 7.6 is the only backup product designed...

Technology and business in 2014

Technology in 2014 will play a bigger part in business across industries irrespective of business size. It is becoming a business decision that enables operations to deliver against business strategies, irrespective of how mature or complex the organisations are, says...

Interactive Intelligence releases results

Interactive Intelligence, a global provider of software and services designed to improve the customer experience, has announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 31 December, 2013. “2013 was an excellent year for Interactive intelligence,”...

Keeping home WiFi networks secure

There is more than one type of burglary that can affect a home. The one we are most used to usually involves kicking in the door; the less familiar one involves compromising a computer. And if the intruder in this scenario has compromised a wireless network, users...

Non-repudiation: the new security buzzword

Most fraud is committed by a company’s employees - the old cliché “It must have been an inside job” is right on the mark. Non-repudiation is the buzzword for security systems that discourage such practices and, if a fraud is committed, that enable companies to...

Senior Systems Engineer

ENVIRONMENT:DESIGN and deploy complex IT systems and infrastructure, including servers, storage, networks, and security systems as your technical expertise as a Senior Systems Engineer is sought by a provider of Custom Cloud Solutions. You will work closely with...

Junior Software Developer

Junior Software Developer - Use your brilliant talents to work in a one of a kind insurance tech company! Hybrid working opportunity where coding meets excellence ?? No Prior Experience Required! ?? We are looking for an enthusiastic Junior Software Developer to join...

Web Engineer

As a Web Engineer, you get a chance to contribute to the delivery of high-end projects for banks and financial institutions, accelerating their digital transformation. It's your responsibility to make sure that envisioned solutions become reality. In this...

Software Engineer

ENVIRONMENT:A full-service digital agency based in Reading, UK, The Hague, Netherlands and Stellenbosch, South Africa who strategizes, designs, and develops digital solutions for the private and public sectors is seeking to employ a Senior Software Engineer who will...

Senior Java Developer with Odoo – Gauteng Houghton Estate

A reputable technology company is looking to hire a Senior Java Developer with experience in Odoo ERP, Java Enterprise, Apache Streaming and other relevant open source technologies. It is a 7 months contract.Experience in Odoo will be a knock out of the park. Odoo is...

Senior Systems Engineer – Western Cape Durbanville

ENVIRONMENT:DESIGN and deploy complex IT systems and infrastructure, including servers, storage, networks, and security systems as your technical expertise as a Senior Systems Engineer is sought by a provider of Custom Cloud Solutions. You will work closely with...

Junior Software Developer – Gauteng Bryanston

Junior Software Developer - Use your brilliant talents to work in a one of a kind insurance tech company! Hybrid working opportunity where coding meets excellence ?? No Prior Experience Required! ?? We are looking for an enthusiastic Junior Software Developer to join...

Web Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

As a Web Engineer, you get a chance to contribute to the delivery of high-end projects for banks and financial institutions, accelerating their digital transformation. It's your responsibility to make sure that envisioned solutions become reality. In this...

Software Engineer – Western Cape Stellenbosch

ENVIRONMENT:A full-service digital agency based in Reading, UK, The Hague, Netherlands and Stellenbosch, South Africa who strategizes, designs, and develops digital solutions for the private and public sectors is seeking to employ a Senior Software Engineer who will...

Scrum Master (Junior) at Accenture

Accenture Song is one of the most innovative and fastest growing [Email Address Removed]ining the feel of a start-up and the advantages of being a global player, Accenture Song truly has a diverse and multi-talented team. We are now strengthening our highly skilled...

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