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...

Consumers wary of scams as they embrace cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrencies are beomcing the "new normal". In a global Kaspersky survey on consumers' attitudes, 81% of respondents currently own crypto, and 55% said they are well aware how to use cryptocurrencies. The study also discovered that almost half of consumers believe...

Regional AI set to reach $166,33bn by 2030

The MENA artificial intelligence market size is expected to reach $166,33-billion by 2030, projected to grow at a CAGR of 44,8% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Various cities in the MEA region are actively embracing AI to build...

Voice assistant transaction values set for 320% growth

E-commerce transaction values via voice assistants are tipped to reach $19,4-billion by 2023, rising from just $4,6-billion in 2021. A new study from Juniper Research predicts that the availability of voice assistant devices with screens will be imperative to...

Massive growth for AMD

American multinational semiconductor company, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), recorded tremendous growth in the first half of 2021. According to data presented by Safe Betting Sites, AMD's 2021 Q2 revenue experienced a 99% YoY increase from Q2 2020. AMD went through an...

Business printer sales recover, set for growth

Sales of printers through European distributors were up strongly in June 2021 (by +17,2% in units year-on-year), and revenues grew even more (by +21,8%), according to the latest data published by Context. Consumer printers, which were in very short supply during April...

MTN ups the prize for business app of the year

In its 10th year of recognising app development, this year the MTN Business App of the Year competition will be giving away R1-million in prize money to entrepreneurs and app developers with creative ideas and solution-driven apps. "To mark the milestone of ten years...

A look back at 25 years of vehicle crime stats

Tracker's Vehicle Crime Index of vehicle crime statistics since the company's inception 25 years ago, shows that incidents have declined over time. The statistics indicate that the level of vehicle crime was significant in the early years of vehicle tracking, with...

Hubble finds first evidence of water vapour on Ganymede

For the first time, astronomers have uncovered evidence of water vapour in the atmosphere of Jupiter's moon Ganymede. This water vapour forms when ice from the moon's surface sublimates -- that is, turns from solid to gas. Scientists used new and archival datasets...

Intel debuts new Xeon processors

Intel has launched its newest generation Intel Xeon W-3300 processors, available from its system integrator partners. Built for advanced workstation professionals, Intel Xeon W-3300 processors offer extra performance, expanded platform capabilities, and...

Smartphone shipments beat forecasts

The rebound from 2020 continued for smartphones in the second quarter of 2021 (2Q21) as overall shipment volumes grew 13,2% year over year, slightly beating IDC's forecast of 12,5% growth. According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC)...

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Top storage trends automate, simplify IT

For many IT managers, storage has become too complex, hard to manage and expensive. According to IDC, businesses’ storage demands are growing in excess of 50 percent a year while their total available storage capacity is growing at half that rate. As a result of this,...

Zando turns two

Zando.co.za, South Africa’s leading e-commerce fashion destination, is celebrating its second birthday this week and wants to say thank you to their customers for their loyalty and enthusiasm. Zando has revealed the numbers behind its success story: in 2013, Zando...

Quartile Capital protects critical data

Established in 2008, Quartile Capital is a Johannesburg-based boutique financial services company. It is 100% black-owned and has a Level One BBBEE Contributor rating by Empowerdex.  Quartile Capital provides Corporate Finance, Treasury, Consulting and Investments...

Customer service in 2014

Ask people about the state of customer service, and there is a good chance that they will be able to tell you about at least five stories of terrible experiences – and not many positive ones, says Aki Kalliatakis – Leadership LaunchPad. In a recent survey of more than...

When adware becomes madware

As annoying as mobile malware is, it is far from the only security problem plaguing smartphone users across the globe. A threat that is starting to take centre stage, is "madware" – a new variety of mobile adware, which covers aggressive mobile advertising techniques,...

AWM360 offers new access control solution

For businesses seeking to invest in the most up-to-date, multi-functional and flexible time recording terminal infrastructure, AWM360 has available a high-tech solution, the B-web 96 00, manufactured by its global partner Kaba AG Switzerland. Kaba AG is a leading...

High-performance network security

Check Point Software Technologies has announced the launch of its new Security Gateway Module (SGM) 260 for the 61000 Security System. Developed to bring security with scalable performance to data centres, telecommunications and cloud service providers – the 61000 is...

AdaptIT, Motio boost Cognos efficiencies

Adapt IT has formed a strategic partnership with Motio that will provide more comprehensive, user-friendly and efficient Cognos solutions to its clients. The partnership allows Adapt IT to offer the MotioPI and MotioCI solutions as add-ons to Cognos, which will...

Large ICT uptake in the EC

The Deputy Minister of Communications, Stella Ndabeni Abrahams will be handing over three Cyber Labs at the Jentile Senior Secondary School, St Patrick's and Sandi High Schools on 23 and 24 January 2014, in Sakhisizwe and Libode, Eastern Cape. This initiative is a...

10 tips to improve reliability

Ian Huntly, CEO of Rifle-Shot Performance Holdings, official representatives of SoftExpert in South Africa and Ricky Smith, maintenance consultant and specialist and well-known published author, offer their advice on how to improve reliability. * Purchase a copy of...

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...

Technical Lead

A company looking Senior Technical Lead (TypeScript, Node.js, [URL Removed] [URL Removed] [URL Removed] [URL Removed] the role is 100% office-based in Randburg, JHB. Spec: Technical Stack ? Languages and Framework: TypeScript, Node.js, [URL Removed] [URL Removed] [URL...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria

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 – Gauteng Pretoria

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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