IT spend will breach $7trn for the first time in 2027

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $7,35-trillion in 2027, up 15% from 2026, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Collectively, the market forces are reinforcing spend around AI infrastructure, AI-enabled cloud platforms, and advanced software...

As African CEOs embrace AI, ROI is still elusive

By Kathy Gibson - African companies are in the middle of learning and adopting artificial intelligence (AI), and adapting to the changes it brings. But they are also looking beyond adoption at how to measure value from their AI investments, says Ladi Asuni, partner...

Africa moves from AI ambition to action

AI has moved from potential to proven economic value and while ambition setting is near universal across economies, execution speed is the differentiator, according to Boston Consulting Group’s The AI Maturity Matrix 2026: AI Is Transforming How Economies Develop and...

The shocking reality facing jobseekers

Of the 867 706 people who registered looking for entry-level work in retail, restaurants and quick-service outlets over a 13-month period, just 6 566 were appointed - approximately one in every 132 – and between them, they sent nearly five million applications. The...

WiFi 7 market hits $1bn before launch

The WiFi 7 market has already reached $1-billion, well ahead of its May 2024 launch. Projected to reach $24,2-billion by 2030, WiFi 7 represents a transformative shift in wireless technology, demanding exploration by IT professionals. These are among the findings of...

Intel, Ubisoft collaborate on 2024 Star Wars Outlaws

Intel is the exclusive CPU launch partner for the much-anticipated game Star Wars Outlaws, releasing in 2024. Both Intel and Massive Entertainment - a Ubisoft Studio - have been hard at work behind the scenes to ensure PC gamers get the best possible experience at...

PrintNightmare vulnerability may drive more attacks

In June 2021, researchers accidentally published a proof of concept (PoC) exploit for a critical Windows Print Spooler vulnerability, also known as PrintNightmare that allows users to gain access to corporate networks. While the patch for the vulnerability has been...

Snake Keylogger enters malware top 10

Trickbot was still the most prevalent malware in July while Snake Keylogger, which was first detected in November 2020, has surged into second place following an intense phishing campaign. These are among the findings from the latest Global Threat Index for July 2021...

Tips on planning a post-pandemic sales strategy

To effectively lead organisations through a successful recovery, chief sales officers (CSOs) must make proactive and methodical adjustments to their sales strategy planning approach for the years ahead, according to Gartner. "CSOs who assume that current conditions...

SA airports rank top in Africa

Airports Company South Africa's three international airports have secured the top positions for African airports in the 2021 Skytrax World Airport Awards. The World Airport Awards are the most prestigious accolades for the airport industry, voted independently by...

ESG regulatory requirements a growing source of risk and opportunity

Regulatory risk related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosures has rapidly risen to the second overall position in Gartner's latest Emerging Risks Monitor Report. ESG regulatory requirements present organisations with both notable risks and...

African farmers missing out on agritech opportunities

While there are a wide range of agritech innovations that could propel African farmers to profitability, only 23% of youth engaged in agriculture are using any form of agricultural technology - mostly because there is a lack of financing and training. A new 11-country...

Algorithms more trustworthy than politicians, say youth

Young people hold more faith in governance by robots than humans and view corruption, climate change and stale political leadership as the most urgent risks. These are among the conclusions from the Davos Lab Dialogues, where more than 2-million young people shared...

Government support, effective policies key for SME growth

New research by Mastercard has highlighted the important role of government support in helping small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) to recover, position for growth, and contribute to economic prosperity. In the inaugural...

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A virtual business environment

Today’s business environment is defined by the strategic application of unified communications (UC) technology, underpinned by virtual and cloud applications, to establish and sustain operations, says Robert Sussman, joint CEO, Integr8 Group.  It does not really...

mapIT announces deCarta Xplorer V8

mapIT has announced the release of the deCarta Xplorer V8 navigation platform to the South African market.  “This deCarta Xplorer V8 navigation platform offers a host of new features to the location application market,” says Etienne Louw, MD of mapIT. “These features...

Kathea named AudioCodes distributor

Kathea has been appointed an official valued-added distributor (VAD) for AudioCodes, one of the world’s leading providers of voice over IP (VoIP) technologies, products and services.  Speaking at the AudioCodes Partner Launch, hosted at the Microsoft Envisioning...

JDA Software expands services

JDA Software Group has announced the launch of its new suite of strategic services designed to help organisations maximise their supply chain performance and keep it running optimally over time. Having helped hundreds of customers around the world achieve dramatic...

TF1 uses MicroStrategy solution

MicroStrategy, a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence (BI) and mobile software, has announced that TF1, the largest European private TV channel, owned by the Paris, France-based TF1 Group of media companies, is using the MicroStrategy BI Platform to...

TAKEALOT.com rolls out daily deals

If the launch of their brand-new mobile shopping app wasn’t exciting enough, the team at TAKEALOT.com have just introduced a new initiative offering customers even bigger savings on selected products on a daily, first-come-first-serve basis.  SAVEALOT Daily Deals...

Preparing for disaster recovery

Lightning strikes, floods, fires, machine error, hardware failures, viruses, someone pressing the "do not touch" red button, the blinking red light being ignored, the wrong plug being pulled.  It almost sounds like the fast-moving plot of an action movie, but such...

Reasons to renew security software licenses

Security software is something every person with a computer and an Internet connection should have to protect personal information from a wide variety of cybercrime threats, says Fred Mitchell, Symantec business unit manager, Drive Control Corporation. However, having...

SA payroll takes centre stage in August

The South African Payroll Association (SAPA) has confirmed that this year’s annual national conference, under the theme "Payroll on Broadway”, is scheduled for 27 August in Cape Town, 29 August in Durban and 3 and 4 September in Johannesburg. This year’s theme is...

Carriers must displace OTT players

With OTT (over-the-top) messaging overtaking SMS for the first time, global leader in solution enablement for service providers, Movius Interactive Corporation, claims it is time carriers make moves to displace the OTT players. Informa reported last month that almost...

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Join our esteemed team at one of Africa's premier banking institutions, located in the vibrant financial district of Sandton. As a Senior Business Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in driving forward our strategic initiatives and ensuring the seamless alignment of...

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"Seeking a visionary Senior Business Analyst to drive financial innovation and strategic growth in our dynamic banking environment.Join us and shape the future of banking today!" Qualifications/Experience Required: Advanced Diplomas/National 1st DegreesIT...

Senior Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

We're looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer to help us revolutionize the software development industry! If you're a software development guru with a passion for innovation and a talent for delivering high-quality solutions, apply now, and let's change the game...

Support Engineer Salesforce – Gauteng Johannesburg

Responsible for the provision of support, managing and resolving all user related incidents, requests, and changes.Identify recurring issues to assist problem management and perform root cause analysis.Implement changes based on investigation outcome and provide input...

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Our client is a dynamic and innovative player in the automotive industry, committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions and exceeding customer expectations. We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Advanced Business Analyst: Customer specializing in Customer...

Senior Enterprise Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

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