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...

Termination notice sent to VMware partners

VMware partners around the world have received notice that their existing partner contracts will be terminated from 4 Febuary 2024. Selected partners will attain partner status under the new VMware by Broadcom umbrella. In the absence of more information, rumour is...

GlobalData reveals top five GenAI trends for 2024

Generative AI (GenAI) made significant progress in 2023, showcasing its prowess in crafting remarkably authentic content spanning text, imagery, and music. The evolution of this technology transcended traditional boundaries, infiltrating realms such as creative arts,...

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...

Campaign aims to bring corporates, SMEs together after unrest

One Linkage is putting its weight behind efforts to help small South African businesses recover from the spate of unrest that affected parts of the country in recent days. A week of looting and rioting has seen the destruction of thousands of businesses in the Gauteng...

Transnet container terminal systems interrupted

Speculation about a cyberattack at Transnet is rife as the state-owned logistics company is experiencing interruptions to its container terminal operations. Very little information is available, with the Transnet web site currently down, but some customers have been...

Weaponised cyberattacks may soon kill people

By 2025, cyber attackers will have weaponised operational technology (OT) environments to successfully harm or kill humans, according to Gartner - and CEOs could be held liable. Attacks on OT - hardware and software that monitors or controls equipment, assets and...

Quantum computing set for growth surge

Confidence that quantum computers will solve major problems that are beyond the reach of traditional computers - a milestone known as quantum advantage - has grown fast in the past 12 months, according to a new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) titled What...

More News Today

Affordable satellite Internet for Free State

Maxwell Technology, a satellite-based Internet and data solutions provider, has extended its footprint to the Free State and will now provide affordable satellite Internet to areas where broadband is unavailable, unreliable or simply too expensive. The company has...

DCC’s Van Wijk wins HP award

Distributor Drive Control Corporation’s HP PSG business unit manager, Francois van Wijk, was recently awarded the ‘Outstanding HP Channel Product Manager of the Year 2013’ award. HP hosted their annual HP Partner Awards 2013 in Sandton on 21 November 2013 where all HP...

Five cloud issues to consider

Cloud computing has revolutionised the IT space, offering companies of all sizes easy access to technology over their existing network and allowing many services to be offered on a ‘pay per use’ basis instead of requiring large capital investment.  However, moving...

Five consumer growth trends for 2014

It would be nice for any business to be able to know market trends before they happen and plan accordingly. Unfortunately, no one can see the future, says Aneesh Reddy, co-founder and CEO, Capillary Technologies. But don’t worry: some market trends are unmistakable....

The major telecommunications trends of 2013

The major trends and events that shaped the communications landscape in 2013 are as follows, writes Rob Lith, Business Development director at Connection Telecom. Local trends include the following: Fibre to the building 2013 was the year of sharp fibre price cuts,...

Social media is the new frontier for HCM

The advent of social media, marked by the proliferation of smart devices and increasing numbers of users on social networks, represents not only a clear opportunity for businesses to better engage the market – but also a new era in HR management. This is the view of...

People are the core of the digital world

The concept of a digital world means different things to different people, depending on how and where they experience it. The experience of the digital world in South Africa is different from what it could be in the USA, for example. The digital world, while...

Accommodation solutions from Sleeping-Out

With a dozen or more local and global competitors to contend with, it’s hard for an accommodation booking site to stand out from the crowd – but Cape Town-based sleeping-out.co.za has found a way. “Establishments who participate in our Free Accommodation programme put...

Develop printer speeds up document workflow

In many small to mid-sized businesses or workgroups, there is often much room for improvement in the routine jobs that account for most of their document output. A new monochrome printer range from Develop, the ineo 3300P/4000P/4700P, brings a welcome boost to...

Keeping customers loyal to a bank

“Money is simple. The art is raising trust and dealing with people,” stated the IBM Institute for Business Value in its publication Fit, Focused and Ready to Fight. How Banks Can Get in Shape for the Battle Ahead, published shortly after the near global financial...

Network Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

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 – Western Cape Woodstock

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...

QA Tester

My client is currently looking for a QA Tester to join them on an independent contract basis based in either Cape Town or Johannesburg. IT / Finance Responsibilities Define and maintain test plans that fit into the Client's test frameworkDefining end-to-end system...

Data Analyst I – III

Our client, a huge player in the Multimedia & Entertainment sector, is on the hunt for a Specialist Insights and Analytics consultant, i.e. a Data Analyst. If you are in the Johannesburg area and are a master with all things data and analytics, read on!!!...

Linux Systems Support Engineer (Centurion Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of cutting-edge Wireless Technology Solutions in Centurion seeks your strong technical expertise to fill the critical role of a Linux Systems Support Engineer. You will support a fleet of Linux servers across the globe and assist...

Database Admnistrator/Engineer at Kgabolize Recruitment Consultancy

Our client-based in Centurion is looking to hire a Database Administrator/Engineer at the Head Office. An idea candidate must have capacity to work individually, be initiative and have sense of order. Key performance areas:Develop and implement data governance...

Senior Network Engineer (ARUBA) (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:YOUR technical expertise as a Senior Network Engineer is sought by a dynamic ICT Specialist where you will be responsible for the provision of day-to-day network admin and support in a multiple network environment (LAN, WAN, wireless, satellite), including...

QA Tester – Western Cape Bellville

My client is currently looking for a QA Tester to join them on an independent contract basis based in either Cape Town or Johannesburg. IT / Finance Responsibilities Define and maintain test plans that fit into the Client's test frameworkDefining end-to-end system...

Data Analyst I – III – Gauteng Randburg

Our client, a huge player in the Multimedia & Entertainment sector, is on the hunt for a Specialist Insights and Analytics consultant, i.e. a Data Analyst. If you are in the Johannesburg area and are a master with all things data and analytics, read on!!!...

View more career listings on our Careers Section