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 set to change the retail playing field

The retail industry is in the midst of a major technology transformation, fueled by the rise in AI. With the highest potential for AI and analytics among all industries, the retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) sectors are poised to harness the power of AI to...

Despite barriers, AI deployments are set to accelerate

New research commissioned by IBM has found that about 42% of enterprise-scale organisations (over 1 000 employees) surveyed have AI actively in use in their businesses. Early adopters are leading the way, with 59% of responding enterprises already working with AI...

Chinese threat actors compromise telecoms providers

Security specialist Cybereason has discovered several previously unidentified cyberattack campaigns infiltrating major telecommunications providers across Southeast Asia. Similar to the recent SolarWinds and Kaseya attacks, the threat actors first compromised...

AI sheds new light on Parkinson’s research

IBM Research is working with the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) on a new AI model that groups typical symptom patterns of Parkinson's disease. The research is detailed in the paper "Discovery of Parkinson's disease states using machine...

Does South Africa need an economic CODESA?

The recent civil unrest throughout various parts of the country indicates the harsh reality that the needs of South Africa's majority are not being met. This is according to former Chief Negotiator to end apartheid and lawyer, Roelf Meyer, who says that for those...

Chia cryptocurrency drives HDD sales

The European hard disk drive (HDD) market continued to soar in the second quarter of 2021 with its largest ever total addressable market (TAM) size, thanks to the impact of the Chia cryptocurrency, according to research group Context. Unlike regular cryptocurrencies...

Telkom posts overall Q1 growth

Telkom has posted group revenue of 3,5% year on year to R10 618-million, mainly driven by the mobile business, for the quarter ended 30 June 2021. Mobile data revenue grew 11,1%, supported by growth in mobile broadband customers; and mobile broadband customers up...

High-speed fibre takes over from DSL

High-speed fibre Internet subscriptions surpassed copper-wire DSL connections across Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries for the first time in 2020. The need to move work and home life activities online during the Covid-19 pandemic...

Office romance in the age of WFH

The average working individual spends a great deal of time at work. In fact, according to at least one study, South Africans have some of the world's longest working hours. As such, the workplace is often a fertile ground for office romances. Women's month could be...

Employees spend hours a week trying to make tech work

Employees spend hours every week trying to make their IT and connectivity work properly - time that could be clawed back if they had the right devices. An Intel-commissioned UK-based survey found that more than 40% of employees polled said they spent two to three...

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IP CCTV solution for Reckitt

When the security of an organisation is potentially at stake, the last thing users need is an antiquated video surveillance system. In today’s high-tech world, you need the ability to view, review and play back video from a central platform. More critically, you need...

Balancing power supply and demand smartly

Electricity networks worldwide require smart solutions if power supply and demand is to be balanced efficiently. The answer lies in connecting power customers to smart grids, to each other and with other players, so as to make it all work and to balance supply and...

Effective archive data migrations

A combination of many factors has necessitated the requirement for Archiving platforms in many larger corporates over the past 10 years. These factors include Legislative and Corporate Governance Requirements, massive volumes of e-mail and other unstructured data, as...

Barnstone solution wins SAP qualification

Barnstone, an SAP channel partner and a value-added reseller (VAR), has announced its Rapid-Deployment Solution for Mining has been qualified by SAP. The pre-configured solution combines SAP software and content with services from Barnstone that can reduce risks and...

Digitalisation will force insurer agility

Leading international research group, Gartner, has identified digitalisation as one of the primary strategic objectives for insurers over the next two years. CIOs face significant pressures to quickly deliver measurable business outcomes from their IT investments,...

Mobile IPS reinvented as a $10bn market

Indoor positioning systems (IPS) is a term confined to indoor positioning presented on mobile/cell phones, or the like, to create added value services, says Dr Peter Harrop, chairman, IDTechEx. For example, the derivatives of smartphones taking the form of glasses or...

Preventing fraud in the local workplace

Employing the right people doesn’t only make for a productive and healthy company, it also goes a long way in preventing larceny and fraud. Corporate South Africa is becoming more aware of the risks and dangers of corruption often lurking from inside its own ranks....

The death of data warehousing

Data warehousing was most certainly an important stage and milestone for large amounts of data that needed to be stored over the years. But, in many ways, data warehousing is just like a locker where info is stored away – and companies are often unable to drill down...

Gilat, DiviNetworks boost Internet capacity

Gilat Satcom, a leading provider of satellite and fibre-based connectivity services in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, has announced that it has partnered with DiViNetworks to boost satellite and fibre capacity and reduce costs for ISPs and network operators. With...

Country Meat rolls out labelling solution

Country Meat, a leading wholesale family butcher and delicatessen in South Africa, has implemented an in-store product labelling solution from global information technology services company Episys, to improve the customer experience and ensure shoppers have the...

Senior Python Developer – Gauteng Parktown

The purpose of the Senior Python Developer) is to ensure that the custom-built InteGREAT system and the SETMIS, LRM, NLRD, and theETQA modules are customized, operational, and enhanced to meet regulatory reporting requirements. In addition, the resource will assist in...

Client Reporting Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

My client in Financial Services is looking for a Client Reporting Analyst to join their Investment Management team. Must have completed Degree (B.Com Accounting, Finance, Investments), with a minimum of 3 years' experience in the Asset Management industry with a...

Business Intelligence Analyst Developer

Join our dynamic IT solutions team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of asset management. As a Business Intelligence Solutions Engineer, you'll be instrumental in the analysis, design, and development of BI solutions that not only optimize our operations...

Data Analyst – Tax at Datonomy Solutions

This role is mainly responsible for validating and reconciling data from multiple sources and applying relevant tax knowledge to ensure extensive accuracy thereof. The data relates to client investment activities and the various tax implications thereof. A basic...

Lead Automation Tester

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Automation Tester to join our team in Sandton, Johannesburg. This is a hybrid role, offering a mix of remote and onsite work. The successful candidate will take a leadership role in shaping the automation testing landscape,...

Business Intelligence Analyst Developer – Western Cape Constantia

Join our dynamic IT solutions team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of asset management. As a Business Intelligence Solutions Engineer, you'll be instrumental in the analysis, design, and development of BI solutions that not only optimize our operations...

Data Analyst – Tax at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Pinelands

This role is mainly responsible for validating and reconciling data from multiple sources and applying relevant tax knowledge to ensure extensive accuracy thereof. The data relates to client investment activities and the various tax implications thereof. A basic...

Lead Automation Tester – Gauteng Sandton

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Automation Tester to join our team in Sandton, Johannesburg. This is a hybrid role, offering a mix of remote and onsite work. The successful candidate will take a leadership role in shaping the automation testing landscape,...

Business Analyst

Join an award-winning medtech scale-up as a Business Analyst. This is the team who thrives on challenging Ideas, eagerly embrace feedback, and adopt practical approaches. Uphold standards while fervently pursuing goals, all while maintaining composure. This Company is...

0390_SAP Functional Consultant

0390_ SAP FICO Consultant (Senior)Location: GautengContract Term: 1 April 2024 - 31 December 2026ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:· SAP FICO Functional Consulting (SAP S/4 HANA advantageous)o Focus on SAP AP/AR (Accounts Payables/Accounts Receivables Processes)o Good...

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