The human impact of AI forces a redesign in how we work

We are living through one of the most significant transformations in the history of work, writes Aparna Nair, chief talent, leadership and culture officer at IBM. AI is reshaping roles, rewiring workflows, and redefining the nature of performance itself. Yet, a new...

IBM debuts sub-1nm chip in miniaturisation first

IBM has found a way to further miniaturise chips, with the introduction of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a transistor architecture at the 0,7nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an industry facing the...

Flexible, AI-driven, multi-income careers: Gen Z wants it all

Gen Z professionals are rethinking their careers, embracing flexible, AI-enabled and multi-income pathways to build long-term earning potential, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). AI is not just another wave of innovation - it is part...

AI coding costs set to outstrip developer salaries

By 2028, AI coding costs will overtake the average developer’s salary due to rising large language model (LLM) token consumption and the shift to consumption-based licensing models, according to Gartner. AI tokens are the units of data processed by generative...

Datatec Germany establishes Polish presence

Datatec subsidiary Logicalis Germany has acquired 100% of the share capital of NetworkedAssets, a specialist in software development, network automation and observability solutions with operations in Berlin and Wrocaw, Poland. Logicalis Germany and NetworkedAssets...

Rates steady as volatility surges, says FNB

The South African Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Committee (SARB MPC) today decided to leave rates unchanged. “Recent surges in oil prices and the sharp depreciation of the rand have set the stage for increased inflationary pressures,” says FNB CEO Harry Kellan....

Brace for the coming workplace revolution

For the past decade it happened slowly, and then over the past two years, all at once: The trend of companies cutting back on staff, and teams getting leaner, has been accelerating as AI quietly infiltrated entire layers of junior and specialist roles that once...

Where the next wave of threats will strike?

Cyber security in 2026 will be shaped by speed. Threat actors will move faster, using AI offensively to mimic human behaviour, and exploit systems in ways traditional defences cannot keep up with. At the same time, defenders are racing to deploy AI in defence, using...

GPUs: The supercomputers shaping Africa’s AI future

As Africa increasingly leans towards the local development of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, one thing has become clear: we need enormous computing power. Dr Prince Abudu, head of technology at Cassava AI, and Charlotte Awino, AI engineer at Cassava AI From...

SA’s ransomware reckoning demands urgent action

South Africa is under siege - not by tanks or drones, but by ransomware. Brendan Widlake, regional director at Veeam Software South Africa From hospitals to banking to government departments, cyberattacks are exposing just how fragile our digital infrastructure really...

MacOS infostealer campaign abuses ChatGPT’s chat-sharing feature

Kaspersky Threat Research has identified a new malware campaign that uses paid Google search ads and shared conversations on the official ChatGPT website to trick Mac users into running a command that installs the AMOS (Atomic macOS Stealer) infostealer and a...

2026 will be year agentic AI comes of age

Kathy Gibson reports - Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) became the big buzzword in 2025, but organisations will only start to realise real benefit from the technology in the year ahead. That’s the word from John Roese, global chief technology officer and chief AI...

AI, geopolitics reshaping the future of global energy markets

S&P Global Energy has released its Top Trends report identifying the pivotal developments shaping clean energy technology, sustainability, and growth in global energy markets in 2026. "In 2026, AI's surging power demand growth will be testing grid limits, revenue...

The opportunities lurking within quantum technologies

Quantum technologies, which encompass quantum computing, quantum sensing, and quantum communications, is currently one of the fastest growing deep-tech industries - but the performance and commercial viability of these cutting-edge technologies are often held back by...

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Mindfulness is key in thwarting cyberattacks

Up to 90% of all successful cybersecurity attacks involve social engineering; exploiting human vulnerabilities. While technical measures like strong passwords and anti-virus updates are crucial, cultivating mindfulness can be an equally powerful defence against these...

Strike a balance between performance and protection

The global sports industry is worth over USD 400 billion. Athletes and players who compete at a professional level often perform under conditions of stress, overexertion and overtraining. By Karl Blom, partner, Prineil Padayachy, senior associate, and Ndinae...

Sustainability and the future of IT asset disposition

As we approach 2025, the call for businesses to prioritise sustainability and accountability has never been louder - or more urgent. With stakeholders demanding tangible action, IT asset disposition (ITAD) emerges as a critical area where responsible recycling and...

Harness technology for a seamless retail experience:

The holiday season is a make-or-break time for retailers. As consumers flood physical and digital stores searching for the perfect gifts, expectations for convenience, speed, and personalisation are at an all-time high. Meeting these demands requires more than just...

Don’t let power outages spoil your holiday away

Upwards of 10-million South Africans holidayed domestically during the 2023/24 festive season, while 620 600 ventured abroad. With recent economic boosts like lower inflation, interest rate cuts, and cheaper fuel, even more South Africans are set to spend their time...

Advance your business with sustainable GenAI

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) promises to deliver a giant leap forward in productivity, efficiency and waste reduction. For most, adoption is not a question of if, but when, writes Sarwar Khan, sustainability director at BT. In a BT-sponsored survey...

How SA telcos can prioritise the client

Around the world, telecommunications service providers are constantly evolving, adapting reconfiguring themselves to meet new industry and client expectations. By Clayton Codd, GM: sales at Seacom At the same time, telecoms are drivers of innovation; they have to keep...

Don’t let your guard down over the silly season

As the festive season approaches, a tax refund might feel like the perfect gift - until it’s intercepted by cybercriminals, writes Geo Kilian, tax attorney at Hobbs Sinclair. As tax attorney, I’ve encountered countless stories of taxpayers falling victim to these...

Vertiv debuts compact, high-power density UPS

Vertiv has launched the Vertiv PowerUPS 9000, an energy-efficient, high-power density uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system with a compact footprint. The system is engineered to support IT applications from traditional computing to high density applications. It is...

Veeam welcomes new investors with $15bn valuation

Veeam Software has expanded its shareholder base in a $2-billion secondary offering, valuing the company at $15-billion. As of September, Veeam has generated $1,7-billion in annualized recurring revenue (ARR), with a 18% year-over-year growth rate including 31%...

Senior PHP/NodeJS Developer (LW)

Own and deliver full-stack solutions from design through to production.Work directly with clients to translate business needs into practical technical solutions.Contribute to architectural decisions and technical direction.Improve, modernise, and optimise existing...

Senior DevOps Engineer

An urgent opportunity exists for an experienced DevOps Engineer to manage and optimize the organization's infrastructure and deployment pipelines. The role requires expertise in Linux and Windows environments, Kubernetes, containerization, networking, and system...

Senior PHP/NodeJS Developer (LW) – Gauteng Pretoria

Own and deliver full-stack solutions from design through to production.Work directly with clients to translate business needs into practical technical solutions.Contribute to architectural decisions and technical direction.Improve, modernise, and optimise existing...

Senior DevOps Engineer – Gauteng East Rand

An urgent opportunity exists for an experienced DevOps Engineer to manage and optimize the organization's infrastructure and deployment pipelines. The role requires expertise in Linux and Windows environments, Kubernetes, containerization, networking, and system...

SAP Technical Consultant (Senior) 3409

Understand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for Business Blueprint document.ABAP debugging beneficial (Workbench related knowledge of new development/enhancements).Setting up the organization structure of...

SAP Technical Consultant (Senior) 3409 – Gauteng Pretoria

Understand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for Business Blueprint document.ABAP debugging beneficial (Workbench related knowledge of new development/enhancements).Setting up the organization structure of...

Project Manager

Lead complex engineering projects from concept to completion in a high-impact technical environment. Is this you? You're a confident, detail-driven Project Manager who thrives under pressure and enjoys being the central driver of delivery. You're a natural leader with...

Project Manager – Western Cape Durbanville

Lead complex engineering projects from concept to completion in a high-impact technical environment. Is this you? You're a confident, detail-driven Project Manager who thrives under pressure and enjoys being the central driver of delivery. You're a natural leader with...

Software Quality Engineer

Key ResponsibilitiesUse existing automation frameworks and pre-defined test tools to inspect, analyse, and validate system solutions.Design, develop, and implement reusable automated test assets to support quality assurance objectives.Ensure test coverage across...

Technical Business Analyst – 2196 Evdb

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:Work closely with the Delivery Manager of the department to steer and support the feature team from a requirements engineering point of view Fulfill the prioritised requirements using agile methodologies Risk management and conflict...

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