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...

Memory and SSD shortage set to impact SA

The memory and SSD crisis is real – and it’s broader and faster‑moving than many in the IT industry expect. This is the stark warning from Craig Nowitz, CEO of Syntech, who recently returned from the Hong Kong electronics shows and a week of factory visits in China....

Your next smartphone could be powered by a recycled toaster

For the past 20 years, the consumer electronics playbook has been simple: make it smaller, make it faster, and seal it shut. Manufacturers utilised industrial adhesives, proprietary screws, and integrated designs to create sleek devices that were virtually impossible...

Ford celebrates 100 years in SA

Ford Motor Company is celebrating 100 years in South Africa with a R5,2-billion investment in its local operations for production of the first-ever Ford Ranger Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). The company is also launching an expanded product range that will...

Tarsus on Demand helps SMEs on their digital journey

Tarsus On Demand has launched a digital business hub marketplace, Tarsus on Demand, designed to empower SMEs on their digitalisation journey by addressing their unique challenges and helping them to leverage opportunities within the digital landscape. Senzo Mbhele, MD...

Alviva gets green light for Tarsus acquisition

By Mark Davison - The final hurdle facing one of the most significant moves yet in the South African distribution channel - the acquisition of Tarsus Technologies by the Alviva group - has been crossed with the news that the Namibian Competition Commission has...

Data, analytics drive digital transformation initiatives

A significant 72% of data and analytics (D&A) leaders with digital initiatives are either leading or heavily involved in their organisation's digital transformation initiatives, according to Gartner's sixth annual Chief Data Officer (CDO) survey. "The results...

Young scientist revolutionises blood glucose test

A young scientist who developed a way to test blood glucose levels without using the traditional way of pricking the finger, will compete against more than a thousand scientists in the world's largest science fair, the 2021 Virtual Regeneron International Science and...

Global offshore wind goals stymied by poor infrastructure

Rapid advances in offshore wind technology, making turbines bigger and more powerful, are currently outpacing the infrastructure capacity needed to install them. This is one of the findings in a new report from the Clean Energy Technology service at IHS Markit....

Covid-19 vaccine scams intensify

Scammers are constantly searching for new ways to steal users' data. Last year, a completely new category of opportunity became one of the most profitable scams for fraudsters - they extensively used Covid-19 related spam letters and phishing pages to benefit from the...

Things to consider in finance transformation

Gartner has identified four transformation initiatives chief financial officers (CFOs) should implement or risk failing to meet their objectives. These plans will fail if CFOs do not fully account for the comparative advantages of their function. "Many business...

Fossil fuels still dominate world’s electricity

An analysis of global electricity reveals that wind and solar showed resilient growth in 2020 despite the pandemic, forcing a record fall in global coal power. The Global Electricity Review, published by energy think-tank Ember, analysed electricity data from every...

Work design hampers employee performance

Current virtualised work design models are damaging employees' well-being and productivity, according to Gartner. To succeed in a hybrid future, organisations must stop duplicating office-centric practices and shift to a human-centric model. Organisations largely...

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The cost of data roaming

Picture this scenario: an executive is about to leave on a business trip to the United States. Whilst he is away, his colleagues decide to e-mail him a large video file. He goes about his business for two weeks, downloading e-mails, checking in with the South Africa...

New organisational structure for 3M Africa

In a move spurred by continuous economic development, steady population growth and the emergence of new consumers across diversified industry sectors, technology and innovation company 3M Middle East & Africa has announced a new structure for its Africa business....

Oracle announces new Exalytics system

Oracle has announced a new release of Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine X3-4. The new system features significant software enhancements and hardware updates, dramatically expanding the capabilities of the industry’s first high-speed engineered system for business...

Hitachi Data Systems unveils new solutions

Hitachi Data Systems Corporation (HDS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, has unveiled significant enhancements to three key infrastructure solutions: Hitachi Unified Storage VM (HUS VM) all flash system; Hitachi Unified Storage and Hitachi NAS Platform; and...

Speedy service key for Tracker

ClickSoftware Technologies, the leading provider of automated mobile workforce management and optimisation solutions for the service industry, today announced that Tracker Connect, South Africa’s leading vehicle tracking and recovery company with over 800 000...

Look to Africa to grow the channel

Africa’s image is rapidly changing as more foreign investors clamour to forge ties with African businesses. In the recent 2013 Africa Competitiveness Report, which was produced by the World Bank, the World Economic Forum and the African Development Bank, it is...

Chief data officer: the next C-level exec

In most organisations, C-level executives have a specific function. The CFO looks after finance, the CEO execution and strategy, and the CMO marketing. The exception is the chief information officer (CIO) who can fulfil anything from infrastructure planning and...

3fifteen wins MS SharePoint accreditation

South African companies with enterprise licence agreements with Microsoft for its SharePoint product range may have credits for free planning and deployment services for the software that they have not used and are not aware of. So says Jimi Lutz, MD of the Solutions...

Implementing ERP in a growing business

When your growing company reaches a certain size, the time comes to consider implementing more sophisticated systems for management and control. Just where that inflection point lies differs from one company to another, but the answer to managing growing...

Keeping an eye on the supply chain

Procurement fraud is a growing phenomenon around the world. A recent study conducted by ACFE revealed that an estimated 5% of revenues are lost each year as a result of fraudulent activity. At Governance Week 2013, enterprise risk management specialist André Stürmer...

Adobe Experience Developer at Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, song, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all...

Full Stack Front End Developer at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand

Accenture Song is one of the most innovative and fastest growing [Email Address Removed]ining the feel of a start-up and the advantages of being a global player, Accenture Song truly has a diverse and multi-talented team. We are now strengthening our highly skilled...

Scrum Master at Accenture – Western Cape Cape Town

Scrum MasterLocation: Johannesburg/ Cape Town, CountryAbout Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations,...

Business Analyst – Gauteng North Riding

We looking for a highly skilled and experienced Business Analyst to join our team at our Head Office based in Northriding. The successful candidate will possess an advanced level of data analysis, proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and a deep understanding...

Software Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

Qualified Software Developer in Pretoria WantedMUST HAVE: Bachelors Degree in computer science or information systems.3 years experience in a software development roleProficient in: C++,HTML, Java/Javascript, Python,Visual Basic, C#,PHP.Familiarity with Cloud...

Senior BI Consultant – Western Cape Cape Town

An exciting opportunity to join a well-known Software Development house as a Senior BI Consultant (Hybrid). You will work closely with clients to understand their unique requirements, design, and implement data and analytics solutions, and provide ongoing support and...

Tourplan Consultant – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

This fast growing safari business is looking for a seasoned Tourplan Administrator to support their growing sales team High level duties Interacting with sales, key accounts and finance teamsLoading of rates into the system on time, in full and 100%...

Junior Data Scientist – Gauteng Centurion

My client is looking for a Data Scientist to join their team. This entry-level position is ideal for someone passionate about data and analytics.Must have completed BCom/BSc Honours/MCom/MSc in Statistics, Mathematics, or Computer Science with a minimum of 1 – 2 years...

Adobe Experience Developer at Accenture – Western Cape Cape Town

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, song, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all...

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