Interconnected systems at risk of a digital pandemic

Are we ready for solar storms, submarine cable cuts, satellite disruptions, and extreme weather to disrupt communication networks and potentially trigger a “digital pandemic"? A new report – “When digital systems fail: The hidden risks of our digital world​" –...

CEOs are reshaping C-suite roles for the AI era

The accelerating pace of artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing CEOs to redesign how C-suite roles are structured to drive greater business impact across the enterprise. In the foreword of a new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, IBM...

Net salaries hold steady for now, but uncertainty looms

The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of approximately 2,1-million South African earners, edged higher in March 2026. Remaining above year-ago levels, the data points to a stabilisation in net salaries over the first quarter of...

Technology convergence redefines competitive advantage

The next wave of competitive advantage will come not from individual breakthrough technologies but from the ability to combine and scale multiple technologies across entire operating systems, according to a new World Economic Forum report. As artificial intelligence...

ASSAf awards Science-for-Society Gold Medals

ASSAf annually awards ASSAf Science-for-Society Gold Medals for outstanding achievement in scientific thinking to the benefit of society. This year the awards were presented to two eminent scientists, Prof Richard Cowling and Prof Glenda Gray, at its Annual Awards...

Vodacom reports solid six-month growth

Vodacom has reported group revenue of R72,8-billion for the six months ended 30 September, up 35,5% compared to the same period last year and positively impacted by the acquisition of Vodacom Egypt. Group service revenue saw growth of 42,2%, or 7,9% if Vodafone Egypt...

Ethereum expected to hit new highs

The Ethereum price is likely to hit $5 000 over the next seven days as the cryptocurrency reaches new all-time highs. This is the bullish prediction from Nigel Green, chief executive and founder of deVere Group, as Ether - the token transacted on the Ethereum...

New chairman, first female vice-chair for WASPA

South Africa's Wireless Application Service Providers' Association (WASPA) has elected its new office bearers for 2021, including a new chairperson. Anthony Ekerold, a founding Director of BDE Attorneys and one of the longest standing board members, will take over as...

EOH goes on record about legacy contracts, banking issues

EOH is once again in the media for issues pertaining to the Microsoft licence sales to the Department of Defence (DoD), and the City of Johannesburg contracts. In addition, EOH has become embroiled in a dispute between AYO and certain financial institutions. Stephen...

Workers emerge as digital technology experts since Covid

Nearly one in five workers (18%) consider that they have become digital technology experts since Covid-19, while over half consider themselves proficient. According to a new survey from Gartner, an increased reliance on digital collaboration tools and lack of...

Investors cash in to cope with Covid fallout

South Africans under pressure as a result of Covid-19 and the subsequent nationwide lockdown are making hasty financial decisions that could have worrying long-term effects. According to the latest Momentum Household Wellness Insights Report, dipping into precious...

Pandemic may catalyse 5G boom

Telecoms regulators and network operators in Africa should see the disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic as a catalyst to speed up the rollout of 5G networks and services to, in turn, support the continent's transition towards a digital economy. This will help to...

The massive scope of malware infections

Stalkerware affected one out of every 100 mobile users in Kenya and Nigeria in 2020, and malware every four out of 100 in South Africa, according to Kaspersky research. "Even though these numbers might seem low, especially when it comes to stalkerware, it bears...

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EMA recognises Riverbed solution

Riverbed Technology, the application performance company, announced that it has been named a "Value Leader" by the Enterprise Management Associates report for Application-Aware Network Performance Management. The Riverbed Performance Management solution achieved the...

Choosing the right collaboration partner

Selvin Kristnen, MD of Avaya South Africa, unpacks tips on how to choose the right audio and video collaboration partner. Issue - just because an application is free to download, it doesn’t mean that anyone can enter a video call on it for free. Although many vendors...

Samsung, Maramedia partner for education

Maramedia Publishing has been named as a provider of local education content for Samsung Electronics South Africa through the use of the Maramedia app, available at no cost from the Samsung app store, during the African Education Week convention and learning expo...

The top priorities for SMBs

Craig Green, national channel manager SA, Xerox at Bytes Document Solutions, looks at the top priorities that SMBs should have in 2013. What are the biggest opportunities for channel partners this year? I think it’s no secret that the greatest opportunities lie in...

Samsung SideSync links smartphones, PCs

Samsung Electronics South Africa has unveiled Samsung SideSync, a revolutionary technology allowing users to seamlessly switch from working on their PC to their Android-based Samsung smartphone and vice versa by simply connecting the two devices via a USB cable –...

Integr8 earns 13 Microsoft competencies

South African managed ICT Services Provider and Microsoft Certified Gold Partner Integr8 is positioned amongst the top 5% of global Microsoft partners. Via its membership with the Business Connexion Group, the company is empowered with no less than 13 Microsoft Gold...

JDA enhances WFM solutions

JDA Software Group has announced significant enhancements to its workforce management (WFM) and all-channel commerce solutions. Capabilities now available in JDA Workforce Management and JDA Commerce Suite allow retailers to simplify and automate retail execution, as...

Panda delivers security for mining industry

Minopex, a leading exponent in outsourced operation and maintenance of minerals and metals processing plants, recently installed Panda Cloud Systems Management (PCSM) as its IT management solution of choice. Prior to the adoption of PCSM, the company’s IT management...

Offsite backup boosts disaster recovery

Offsite backups of virtualised IT environment are now available in South Africa, with Veeam Backup & Replication Cloud Edition being offered by several local service providers, including CipherWave, Afrihost, Vox Telecom, Cybersmart, Triple 4 Consulting and Server...

BI SaaS launched by Information Builders

Business intelligence (BI) and analytics company Information Builders has launched a software as a service (SaaS) offering addressing cloud computing. The company’s Cloud Hosting Services will be locally hosted to ensure that data is not stored outside the borders to...

Automation Tester

Our client is a leading player in the retail industry, dedicated to providing exceptional solutions to their customers. With a commitment to innovation and technological advancements, we are seeking a skilled Junior Automation Tester to join our dynamic team. As an...

Drupal CMS Back End Developer at Accenture

Job descriptionAccenture Interactive 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 Interactive truly has a diverse and multi-talented team. We are now...

Scrum Master at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand

As a Scrum Master, you will help teams from our clients with their Agile way of working, more specifically help Scrum teams to thrive. This key position will put you in a central and challenging position, which offers a great opportunity to be highly visible within...

Back-end 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...

Data Analyst 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...

Production Support Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Objective of the roleThe purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within the team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences.Key responsibilitiesPart of ITSM (IT Service Management) team, facilitating change that stems...

Senior Project Managers – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

PurposeTo manage the inception and implementation of business projects and programmes by coordinating the work of various stakeholders in business to achieve a specific and defined business objective. Plan, manage, guide, the work of junior staff members or project...

Fullstack Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban North

We are looking for a skilled Full Stack Developer (Node/React/Typescript) to join our team with an immediate start. This role is ideal for someone who is highly motivated to work with our team who produce high-quality solutions for our customers. You will be a key...

Automation Tester – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is a leading player in the retail industry, dedicated to providing exceptional solutions to their customers. With a commitment to innovation and technological advancements, we are seeking a skilled Junior Automation Tester to join our dynamic team. As an...

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