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...

Big five tech giants break stock value records

After losing hundreds of billions of dollars in 2022, the third-hardest year for the tech sector since 2008, the tech giants showed impressive performance in 2023, helping them grow their stock values more than ever. According to data presented by Stocklytics.com,...

GenAI adoption a top issue for legal, compliance, privacy leaders

Rapid generative AI (GenAI) adoption is the top-ranked issue for the next two years for legal, compliance and privacy leaders, according to a recent survey by Gartner. In a September 2023 survey of 179 legal, compliance and privacy leaders, 70% of respondents reported...

NASA’s InSight reveals the deep interior of Mars

Before NASA’s InSight spacecraft touched down on Mars in 2018, the rovers and orbiters studying the Red Planet concentrated on its surface. The stationary lander’s seismometer has changed that, revealing details about the planet’s deep interior for the first time....

FMF urges clarity on electricity reform

The Free Market Foundation (FMF) is calling on government to speed up the process of detailing and gazetting President Ramaphosa's June announcement regarding the lifting of the threshold for companies to produce their own electricity without a licence, up to 100 MW....

Sipho Maseko to leave Telkom

Sipho Maseko will step down as group CEO and executive director of Telkom and its subsidiaries on 30 June 2022. A designate group CEO will be announced soon and Maseko will ensure an orderly transition for the remainder of his tenure. Maseko joined Telkom on 1 April...

Vodacom’s quarterly revenue up 9%

Vodacom has reported group revenue of R24,8-billion for the quarter ended 30 June 2021, up 9% from the corresponding period last year. Normalised group service revenue growth was 7,8%, with international growth accelerating. South Africa service revenue was up 5,2% to...

Fraudulent Covid sites abound

During the pandemic, Kaspersky alone recorded more than 5 000 fraudulent sites globally related to the coronavirus. During this period, the company also prevented more than one million users' attempts to visit these sites. Among the most common schemes used by...

SASE solutions the future for security

Cyberattacks and threats have increased as hackers have taken advantage of the shift to remote and hybrid work. A new survey from Check Point Software Technologies confirms that there is a growing shift towards cloud-based security and secure access service edge...

Protecting your biometrics is your birthright

Fraudsters do not discriminate and, as we continuously move towards the adoption of a digital and more importantly "touchless" era, the platform for fraud increases. Now, thanks to an increase in data breaches, fraudsters are motivated and armed with the correct...

HP believed to be dropping PageWide line-up

Almost 10 years after launching the PageWide printers into the market, it is believed that HP is discontinuing the product category. PageWide technology has a fixed print head that prints the entire width of the page. Sources reveal that HP is set to drop the A4 and...

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StorTech appointed VMware Premier Partner

South African solutions and systems integration company, StorTech, has been appointed as a Premier Partner of global cloud and virtualisation specialists VMware. The announcement comes as a result of extensive investment made by StorTech in up-skilling its internal...

New Dell solutions redefine the data centre

Dell has announced new enterprise technology to help customers architect new data centres and modernise campus networks, while meeting increasing IT performance and network access demands. The new solutions include the highest-performing Dell EqualLogic storage...

Speak the language the market wants to hear

iLearn, a leading national specialist provider of onsite instructor-led and online e-learning training methodologies, advises those entering the job market to take the opportunity to learn a third language. The company offers online courses in a range of local...

Taking mobility into Africa

NETCB, one of Novell's mobility partners in Africa, has introduced a range of mobile solutions for the African market. This complete mobility solution for enterprises provides comprehensive mobile device management, it ensures secure mobile productivity and delivers...

Standard Bank opens Innovation Centre

Standard Bank has opened its first Innovation and Design Centre in Johannesburg. The centre is configured for technology-driven testing including mobile applications and will be accessed by both customers and staff, across personal and business banking. By putting...

Trillium integrates with Microsoft Dynamics

Master Data Management, Trillium Software’s partner in South Africa, has recently announced Trillium’s support and seamless integration with Microsoft Dynamics Content Resource Management (CRM) 2013. The support and integration with Microsoft Dynamics CRM enables...

LAWtrust joins Microsoft Root programme

South African cryptographic security provider LAWtrust, the first provider in Africa to be certified by both WebTrust and Adobe, has recently been included in the Microsoft Root certificate programme. Certificate Authorities (CA) such as LAWtrust make use of X.509...

Powertech Quadpro wins R280m in deals

Powertech Quadpro (PTQP), an Altron group company that provides turnkey substation solutions, celebrated its first successful year as a member of the Altron group. It has been exactly a year since Altron acquired a 51% stake in QuadPro Power Solutions and the process...

Print perfect pics this festive season

Taking great holiday snaps has never been easier, with high-res smartphone cameras and super-snappy DSLRs at our fingertips. However, taking the photo is only half the story, printing these memories is the next step. Epson makes it easy and cost-effective to print and...

Tips for buying online this festive season

With the increased availability of broadband access, more affordable data costs offered by mobile operators and the consistent development of mobile devices, online shopping is gaining great traction in Sub-Saharan Africa. Fatima Sullivan, Head of Retail at DHL...

IT Specialist Fuel Systems

An opportunity has become available for a Senior Fuel Technician based in Sandown, Sandton. Purpose: As the Fuel Senior Technician, a key role within the Fuel division of this extremely high tech company, you will report to the Head of Operations. Your...

Software Development Project Manager – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Hire Resolve client, in the ICT industry, is seeking an experienced Software Development Project Manager to join their team in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha). At Hire Resolve, we prioritize candidate satisfaction and strive to provide the best work environment for...

Technical Lead (PHP) (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Somerset West

ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE overall architectural guidance ensuring work is performed at optimal levels while offering technical Pre-sales support and oversight of the Conversation Automation stack as the next Technical Lead (PHP) sought by a cutting-edge Tech company in...

Migration Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

Objective of the role:The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within the Platform migration team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences.Key ResponsibilitiesManage, facilitate, and drive the extraction criteria,...

Integration Developer

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSQualification: An Appropriate IT Qualification (Diploma/Degree)Sc. or National Diploma in Computer Science (recommended).Industry recognised software development certifications.Experience: 2- 3 years' work experience as a software developer.2 - 3...

Network Engineer

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of IT Connectivity Solutions seeks an ambitious and technically skilled Network Engineer to join its team where you will be expected to travel to clients and provide exceptional support. Your role will also entail managing Data, VoIP...

Software Engineer Java

Seeking a candidate with a minimum of 3 years of experience in Software Engineering, preferably based in Cape Town. This position offers a hybrid work model, requiring attendance in the office once a week.We provide a flexible work environment, fostering a great...

Senior Angular and Vue.Js Web Developer at M&M Consulting

You will be responsible for building, co-ordinating and managing many websites using Angular and [URL Removed]You must be profound in understanding integration between front end and backend structures.We are looking for someone with the ability to conceptualise and...

Integration Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSQualification: An Appropriate IT Qualification (Diploma/Degree)Sc. or National Diploma in Computer Science (recommended).Industry recognised software development certifications.Experience: 2- 3 years' work experience as a software developer.2 - 3...

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