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...

Intel looks to accelerate the pace of AI development

Building on the AI PC use cases shared at its annual Innovation 2023 conference, Intel has launched the AI PC Acceleration Programme - a global innovation initiative designed to accelerate the pace of AI development across the PC industry. The programme aims to...

Cybersecurity a priority for SA businesses

Inflation, digital and technology, and cyber risks have been identified as the top three risks being prioritised for mitigation over the next 12 months by organisations in South Africa, Africa, and globally. These key findings are reflected in PwC’s Global Digital...

Phishing attacks increase 12x over 5 years

Analysis from Atlas VPN reveals that phishing in the US soared over 12-times in the last five years, hitting a record 241 342 complaints in 2020. The data was provided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) branch, Internet Crime Complaint Centre (IC3), which...

After one year of Covid-19, SMMEs are reeling

The future of South Africa’s small business sector looks bleak one year on from when the Covid-19 pandemic hit the country. New research from the BeyondCovid Business Survey indicates that 26% of SMMEs report being forced to close their doors - 7% permanently, with...

Urgent action needed as work trends shift

Business leaders should resist the urge to see hybrid work as business as usual - rather, it will require the rethinking of long-held assumptions. This is among the main findings from Microsoft's first annual Work Trend Index, titled "The Next Great Disruption is...

Almost half of companies won’t track workers’ vaccine status

Almost half (48%) of large global organisations will not track the vaccination status of their employees, according to a Gartner survey of HR leaders in mid-March. Only 8% of survey respondents reported that they will require employees to show proof of vaccination....

High-demand engineering roles absent from draft Critical Skills List

Employers whose business depends on imported engineering skills must submit their comments on the new draft Critical Skills List no later than 16h00 on 31 March 2021. This is the word from Marisa Jacobs, MD of Xpatweb, who says: "Holders of critical skills visas based...

Countries back standards for protecting tourists

More than 100 countries, alongside international organisations and leading business groups have agreed to adopt harmonised standards for assisting tourists caught up in emergency situations. The Committee for the Development of an International Code for the Protection...

SA users aware of online privacy issues

Almost a fifth (18%) of online users in South Africa always give apps and services permission to access their microphone or webcam, according to a global study of 15 000 people conducted by Kaspersky. However, overall awareness of webcam security is promisingly high,...

Data volumes set to grow faster than storage capacity

The amount of data created and replicated experienced unusually high growth in 2020 due to the dramatic increase in the number of people working, learning, and entertaining themselves from home. This is according to the annual DataSphere and StorageSphere forecasts...

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Small business trends in South Africa

The development of SMEs in South Africa plays a significant role in job creation and growing the economy locally and globally. “SMEs in general, serve as a gateway to help grow and sustain our economy and are able to take advantage of business opportunities and niches...

DiData expands e-learning programme

Dimension Data’s E-learning Management System has increased from 52 schools in eight provinces in 2012 to over 71 schools in all nine provinces in 2013. The aim of the initiative is to give students access to premium technology applications to support the school...

Ricoh revamps document product range

Ricoh has released a range of new and updated multifunction, production, industrial, projection, and wide format equipment alongside controller, variable data printing (VDP), document workflow and process efficiency software. The revamped product range is designed to...

Get maximum ROI with predictive analytics

Although predictive analytics is currently a hot topic, many companies are failing to realise maximum benefit and return on investment (ROI) from predictive analytics projects and implementations, says David McWilliam, director at Cortell Corporate Performance...

Questek installs LED display on ABSA Towers

Questek Advanced Technologies recently completed the configuration and integration of the 2 650sqm LED display that clads the top of the 29-storey ABSA Towers in downtown Johannesburg. Featuring 20-million LEDS, this iconic branding and marketing tool is being billed...

HP OfficeJet Pro cuts printing costs

Get professional quality printing, wireless and mobile connectivity and industry-leading management tools all in one printer that delivers up to 50% lower cost per page than comparable laser printers – the new HP OfficeJet Pro 251dw from distributor Drive Control...

Motorola launches TETRA radio with camera

Public safety and law enforcement officials need to reduce crime and create safer communities in a cost-effective manner and are investigating how technology can assist this process.  Key benefits and cost savings are likely to be most visible in the area of evidence...

Infor unveils Ming.le collaboration platform

Infor, a leading provider of business application software serving more than 70 000 customers, has announced Infor Ming.le, a comprehensive platform for social collaboration, business process improvement and contextual analytics. Infor Ming.le is embedded within key...

Managing bursary funds wisely

As more and more students rely on financial assistance to fund their studies, the administration burden on universities, FETs (Further Education and Training) institutions and corporate sponsors has increased. The result is that they often struggle to efficiently...

Local apps for BlackBerry 10 released

Many of users' favourite South African brands and companies have created local apps for BlackBerry 10 smartphones, so that people can do their banking, read the news headlines, shop online, book movie tickets, get travel info and so much more, on the move.  Some...

Business Analysis

Desired Skills: Training Testing Analysis Desired Work Experience: 2 to 5 years Desired Qualification Level: Diploma About The Employer: REQUIREMENTS 1. The Business Analyst must be International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) certified or with a certificate...

Senior DBA Team Lead

We are looking for a Snr Team Lead / SQL DBA with a minimum of 8 years experience within the Data and Analytics environment. Must have relevant experience as a Team Leader.Join the team and share their passion for implementing, customizing and supporting high quality...

Solutions Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg

Are you a skilled Solution Architect looking for your next challenge? Our team is looking for someone like you to help shape the future of tech! You'll work with a dynamic team of professionals who are passionate about innovation and are dedicated to providing the...

Business Analysis – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

Desired Skills: Training Testing Analysis Desired Work Experience: 2 to 5 years Desired Qualification Level: Diploma About The Employer: REQUIREMENTS 1. The Business Analyst must be International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) certified or with a certificate...

Senior DBA Team Lead – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are looking for a Snr Team Lead / SQL DBA with a minimum of 8 years experience within the Data and Analytics environment. Must have relevant experience as a Team Leader.Join the team and share their passion for implementing, customizing and supporting high quality...

Software Developer – Team Lead at Parvana Recruitment

Client Details: Our client, a successful FinTech company, collaborates with major banks, retailers, and MNOs to optimise transactions. They unite dedicated individuals to provide innovative enterprise solutions that foster economic growth. With a dynamic and...

Network Engineer III

We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Network Engineer III to Join us and become part of the iOCO family as we continue to provide innovative solutions that help our clients achieve their business objectives. As a Senior Engineer, you will play a key...

Senior Business Systems Support Technician

Senior Business Systems Support Technician Purpose of The JobTo provide IT Business Systems support and to ensure proper functioning of all Business System software. Job Responsibilities Application Management (AX 209 / D365 Finance and Operations):Perform daily,...

SAP CO consultant

A "Sweet" opportunity has risen for a SAP CO Consultant allowing you to work in the Golden Mile every second week! The Suitable candidate will be required to travel Internationally and must possess strengths in the following: S4/HanaConfigurationImplementationStart...

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