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...

Swift action urged to achieve gender equality by 2030

Dr Achieng Ojwang, executive director of UN Global Compact Network, South Africa - addressing the 20th Annual Standard Bank Top Women Conference - has emphasised the urgency of accelerating efforts to achieve United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5) which...

How enterprises are looking to succeed with GenAI

Recent research by Qlik shows that enterprises are planning significant investments in technologies that enhance data fabrics to enable generative AI success and are looking to a hybrid approach that incorporates generative AI with traditional AI to scale its impact...

PPS hit by malicious cyber attack

Insurance and medical ais group PPS has become the latest South African financial services provider to fall victim to a cyber attack. The organisation has assured customers that their personal data is most likely safe. "PPS's security experts have confirmed that the...

Data protection issues put digitalisation at risk

Data protection challenges are undermining organisations' abilities to execute digital transformation (DX) initiatives around the world. This is according to the Veeam Data Protection Report 2021, which found that 58% of backups fail, leaving data unprotected. Veeam...

SA children exposed to cyber-threats

The online threats faced by children are very real, and many youngsters have fallen victim to one or more attacks. Digital identity, privacy and social media protection company Digimune surveyed 200 South African parents in February 2021 to gauge their views and...

Outmoded approaches put Covid cost-efficiency gains at risk

Organisations that achieved unexpected cost efficiency gains as a result of operational constraints due to the Covid-19 pandemic risk losing these gains needlessly, according to research from Gartner. The traditional approach of reintroducing costs after a business...

2020 was strongest year on record for PC monitors

Persistent demand led the global PC monitor market to impressive heights during the fourth quarter of 2020 (4Q20). The market grew 16,9% year over year with shipments surpassing 39,2-million units, a number last exceeded during the fourth quarter of 2011. For the full...

Converged systems market saw minor gains in Q4

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Converged Systems Tracker, worldwide converged systems market revenue grew 0,2% year over year to $4,5-billion during the fourth quarter of 2020 (4Q20). "The converged systems market closed out...

Is SA creating the skills for a digital future?

The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed structural weaknesses and widened inequalities across the world. Even before the pandemic, the rise of automation and innovative technologies were transforming the world of work, resulting in an urgent need for upskilling of talent....

What people expect from a cyborg future

New research carried out by security company Kaspersky unveils disparity over a future shared with augmented people - in their family, workplace, and even personal life. The study finds that a lack of understanding around human augmentation could be holding back...

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SonicWALL SuperMassive 9000 from Dell

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BlackBerry Q10 features QWERTY keyboard

BlackBerry Q10 is the first BlackBerry 10 smartphone to feature a classic BlackBerry QWERTY keyboard. The new BlackBerry Q10 combines the power of the BlackBerry 10 platform with a large, re-engineered physical keyboard and stunning touchscreen display – the largest...

SAP takes aim fraud

To help companies worldwide address the estimated R32,39-trillion worth of fraud that occurs every year, SAP AG has announced the SAP Fraud Management analytic application.  Powered by the SAP HANA platform, SAP Fraud Management aims to enable enterprises across...

WAN optimisation aids hyperconvergence

Convergence started in the late 1990s when Internet Protocol (IP) became the de facto standard for communication, says Christo Briedenhann, country manager of Riverbed Technology, Africa. Today, convergence means streamlined voice, video, and storage delivery via an...

Alcatel, Tunisie bring broadband to Tunisia

Alcatel-Lucent and Tunisie Telecom, Tunisia’s leading telecommunications provider, have successfully completed the trial of superfast broadband services using advanced Alcatel-Lucent’s VDSL2 Vectoring technology. The trial is a major step toward Tunisie Telecom’s plan...

LAWtrust wins WebTrust, Adobe certifications

South African cryptographic security provider LAWtrust has become the first provider in Africa to be certified by both WebTrust and Adobe. LAWtrust was certified by global certificate authority WebTrust in February, shortly after being added to the Adobe Approved...

Recordings: the contact centre security hole

 The management and security of contact centre recordings tends to be sorely neglected, says Karl Reed, chief marketing and solutions officer at Elingo. Most contact centres record voice calls and interactions, but few manage and utilise the resulting data...

Samsung DVM offers cooling efficiency

Samsung Electronics has announced its latest generation of smart variable refrigerant flow air conditioning systems, the Digital Variable Multi (DVM). Designed for large business or home spaces, the DVM allows different temperatures to be maintained in different...

DCC offers HP EliteBook Revolve

The new HP EliteBook Revolve, available from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) is an ultra-thin, full-performance Windows 8 notebook that transforms effortlessly into a tablet, allowing users to choose what works best in any given scenario. This powerful...

NEC offer new LED display solutions

NEC Display Solutions Europe has expanded its range of indoor and outdoor LED modules, ideal for creating fixed and temporary LED video wall installations where the highest performance is demanded. NEC is also launching a totem by the name of Messenger designed for...

Manager: Information Security Governance, Risk and Compliance

Purpose of the Position:Develop and implement IS and Tech GRC strategy and, manage the end to end governance, risk and compliance function in relation to info sec and provide reports to the CISO and the relevant steering committees.QualificationsUniversity degree in...

Solution Architect

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Solution Architect to join our dynamic team.As a Solution Architect, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing innovative solutions that align with our business objectives and technology...

Junior Project Manager at Webrepublic – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Over the last decade, Webrepublic has grown from an ambitious startup into Switzerland's leading digital agency. More recently, Webrepublic has launched a subsidiary in South Africa to work hand-in-hand with our HQ in Switzerland. Our team in Cape Town has grown and...

Solution Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Solution Architect to join our dynamic team.As a Solution Architect, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing innovative solutions that align with our business objectives and technology...

SQL Developer

SQL Developer opportunity for a Dynamic Developer..... See details below.Writes SQL interface Develops SQL CodeDevelopment / configuration on the in-house system, VisionInstall, configure, test and maintaining client configurations – on premises, SaaS or hosted...

Systems Administrator (SQL DBA)

ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE technology infrastructure runs optimally as your strong technical skills is sought by a provider of cutting-edge IT Solutions to join its tight-knit team as a Systems Administrator (SQL DBA). You will be responsible for the maintenance,...

SQL Developer at EOH

Essential Functions Writes SQL interface & Develops SQL CodeDevelopment / configuration on the in-house system, VisionInstall, configure, test and maintaining client configurations - on premises, SaaS or hosted platformsProactively ensure the highest levels of...

SQL Developer – Gauteng Centurion

SQL Developer opportunity for a Dynamic Developer..... See details below.Writes SQL interface Develops SQL CodeDevelopment / configuration on the in-house system, VisionInstall, configure, test and maintaining client configurations – on premises, SaaS or hosted...

Systems Administrator (SQL DBA) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE technology infrastructure runs optimally as your strong technical skills is sought by a provider of cutting-edge IT Solutions to join its tight-knit team as a Systems Administrator (SQL DBA). You will be responsible for the maintenance,...

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