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...

Security risk, not routing, is driving SASE

Cumulative secure access service edge (SASE) spending across Security Service Edge (SSE) and Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN) is forecast to reach $97-billion between 2025 and 2030, according to Dell’Oro group. This level of spending is nearly three times larger than the...

OpenClaw growth raises red flags

The growth of OpenClaw (formerly Moltbot/Clawdbot), an open-source, self-hosted AI agent for autonomous task execution and browser control, has triggered major security alarms. More than 21 000 publicly accessible OpenClaw instances have been discovered online — a...

Cisco debuts Nvidia reference architecture

Cisco is introducing major advancements to accelerate secure, scalable AI across market segments. Leading the announcements is the Cisco N9100, the first Nvidia partner-developed data centre switch based on Nvidia Spectrum-X Ethernet switch silicon. With this switch,...

Gambling takes a toll on SA consumers’ finances

Kathy Gibson reports – Online gambling, a very topical and sensitive subject at the moment, is having a negative impact on consumers. A new study by Experian and Vault22, using reliable and representative data, concludes the gambling is a challenge for South African...

SA firms still resilient on sustainability

South African companies are extremely optimistic about making investments in sustainability initiatives over the next year, according to Grant Thornton’s latest sustainability report - Scaling sustainability: How the mid-market is future-proofing growth. In fact, at a...

Geopolitics reshaping global STI collaboration

Rising geopolitical tensions and security concerns about emerging critical technologies are reshaping international co-operation in science, technology, and innovation (STI), according to a new OECD report. The OECD Science, Technology and Innovation Outlook 2025,...

Resellers: Make your voice heard

Voting has officially opened for the South African IT distribution channel’s most prestigious awards – the Channelwise Awards 2025 – where resellers and partners get the chance to rate and reward their top distributors and vendors. “Over the years, the Channelwise...

Business success at risk as high-performing culture eroded

Key measures of high-performing organisations - including net promoter score (NPS) and enterprise and network performance - have been on the decline since 2022, according to Gartner. A survey of 18 000 global workers found that between 3Q22 and 2Q25, the percentage of...

Amazon to shed 14 000 jobs

As it invests more in robotics and automation, Amazon is streamlining its workforce and shedding about 14 000 jobs. Writing to employees, Beth Galetti, senior vice-president of people experience and technology at Amazon, explains that the company recognises importance...

OpenAI restructures to for-profit organisation

ChatGPT developer OpenAI is shifting its business model to become a for-profit company. The move will allow it raise additional funding. In a blog post, Bret Taylor, chair of the OpenAI board of directors, says OpenAI has completed its recapitalization and simplified...

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Telviva expands UCaaS in the UK 

Unified communications as a service (UCaaS) has enjoyed good growth globally and will continue to show upward momentum until at least 2030, according to leading research company Cavell Group. To meet this growing demand, Telviva, has extended its offering in the UK,...

New solution prioritises delivery driver safety

As Africa’s last-mile delivery market grows by over 8% annually, the demand for safer delivery practices has never been higher. Two-wheeler drivers face greater safety risks as they navigate tight timelines for food delivery, often within 60 minutes of orders being...

Trend Micro is Google Cloud Ready

Trend Micro has announced that Trend Vision One – Sovereign and Private Cloud (SPC) has achieved Google Cloud Ready - Regulated & Sovereignty Solutions status. Gareth Redelinghuys, country MD: African luster at Trend, says: "Trend Micro and Google Cloud are two...

Open collaboration unlocks the power of AI and technology

Technology has great global promise to deliver solutions that address challenges such as climate change and health care. But it also poses real risks, underscoring the need for cybersecurity, data security, and responsible AI. By Adham Abouzied, MD and partner at...

Transform end-user computing with GenAI

In the rapidly evolving world of IT outsourcing, staying ahead of the curve is essential. One area where we’re seeing transformative potential is in end-user computing (EUC). It’s not just about the hardware or the software - it’s about people, productivity, and time....

Reimagine network security in the hybrid era

Businesses are at a critical juncture, as their workplaces evolve, they must reassess how they secure their most valuable assets - their data, networks, and people. The rapid shift to remote and hybrid work and increased reliance on cloud services have exposed gaps in...

Prioritise customer security for Black Friday, festive sales

As online businesses gear up for Black Friday and the festive season, this is the time to prioritise security – and make sure customers know exactly what measures you’ve put in place, writes Caesar Tonkin, MD of Armata Cyber Security. Consumers are prioritising the...

Autonomous healing systems the future of technological transformation

As businesses grow increasingly reliant on IT infrastructure, the demand for more resilient, self-sustaining systems has skyrocketed. By Modeen Malick, principal systems engineer at Commvault Autonomous healing software, an emerging technology, is gaining traction for...

Private sector could lead SA’s skills revolution

South Africa, I believe is at a talent and innovation tipping point, writes Ntsako Baloyi, senior manager in the technology business at Accenture, Africa. If we don’t act now, we risk falling even further behind in the global race for competitive advantage. To put it...

Senior Specialist: Automation Test Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within the IT Service Management team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences for the platform. You will form part of a larger testing practice (as a senior) within the...

Full Stack Developer – 3335 – Gauteng Pretoria

Full Stack Developer ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:J2EEJava 21+MavenQuarkus v3+RDS PostgreSQLAngular v18+JavaScript / TypescriptNpm (Node Package Manager for Javascript)Ngrx (Reactive state management library for Angular)Jest (JavaScript testing framework)Rxjs...

Technical Lead (Pharmaceutical Data & Analytics) (Data Factory) (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:DRIVE strategic business outcomes while translating complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions as the next Technical Lead sought by a dynamic Healthcare Platform. You will serve as the primary technical expert and customer liaison for...

Senior Business Analyst

Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within your team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Key Responsibilities:Business analysis:Scope definition and/or gap analysis for features as...

Data Scientist

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are currently looking for a Data Scientist to join one of our top-tier clients in the financial services sector in JHB North. (onsite)What you...

Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within your team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Key Responsibilities:Business analysis:Scope definition and/or gap analysis for features as...

Data Scientist – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are currently looking for a Data Scientist to join one of our top-tier clients in the financial services sector in JHB North. (onsite)What you...

Intermediate Software Engineer (TypeScript, Angular, Node) (CPT Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge AI-powered Market Research Platform is looking for an Intermediate Software Engineer who enjoys taking full ownership of a project, from the first idea to a live production feature. You should be someone who is excited to build new services,...

Junior Programmer

Junior ProgrammerKick-start your automation programming career in a hands-on engineering environment.Cape Town | Salary: R12 000 to R14 000 per month About Our ClientThis specialised engineering and machinery design company focuses on delivering automated machines,...

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