SA young scientists excel in Tunisia and China
South Africa’s young scientists have once again demonstrated excellence on the global stage, achieving outstanding results at the International Festival of Engineering Science and Technology in Tunisia (IFEST²) and the Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition...
WAPA marks 20 years of wireless advocacy
The Wireless Access Providers’ Association (WAPA) celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, and kicked off the festivities in March at its annual Gauteng industry event. Themed “WAPA 20: Redefining the Wireless Landscape – Without Limits Since 2006,” the event, held...
Enterprise WLAN grew 7,8% in Q3
The enterprise worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market grew 7,8% in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q25) compared to 3Q24 to reach $2,7-billion, building on the market’s growth momentum from the previous quarter, according to results published in the...
These are the companies to beat in the AI vendor race
As AI vendor race competition heats up, Gartner has identified the companies to beat in nearly 30 AI technology races across five categories. “The company to beat is determined by a methodology based on, but not limited to, six key criteria that differentiate top...
Swift action needed to unlock AI’s $1trn opportunity for Africa
The African Development Bank has released a report establishing a strategic roadmap for unlocking the economic and social potential of artificial intelligence (AI) across Africa. Developed under the G20 Digital Transformation Working Group, Africa’s AI Productivity...
The hidden cost of waste in the office
South Africa generates over 125-million tonnes of solid waste annually, with a significant portion ending up in landfills. Inadequate waste management services, especially in rural and informal areas, exacerbate this issue, leading to illegal dumping and environmental...
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...
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Enhance connectivity for a seamless festive retail experience
As South Africa gears up for the festive season with Black Friday and Cyber Monday approaching, retailers are bracing for an influx of shoppers both in-store and online. Tobie van Schalkwyk, business unit manager at Duxbury Networking Shopping centres, retail stores,...
Why the operating system is important in the age of AI
Africa is set to benefit greatly from adopting AI-driven and enabled technologies, writes Alex Reiniger, RHEL business development manager at Red Hat. Already, CEOs across sub-Saharan Africa are already recognising the potential of generative artificial intelligence...
Obsidian appointed reseller partner for Lansweeper
Global IT asset management platform Lansweeper, established to help businesses better understand, manage and protect their IT devices and networks, has selected open software solution supplier Obsidian Systems as its reseller partner. A big part of Lansweeper’s global...
Prepaid debit cards could increase intra-African trade
As businesses seek to expand across African borders, cashless payment solutions offer a safer method of transferring money. One offering, prepaid debit cards, provides security while mitigating many infrastructure and regulatory challenges, writes Amber Thetford,...
Fleet telematics evolution must be holistic
Fleet management systems adoption in South Africa is accelerating, leading to safer roads. To keep up with rapidly evolving technology in telematics, Justin Manson, sales director at Webfleet South Africa, advises fleet operators to view their systems through a more...
Libraries and the transformative power of storytelling
In a world increasingly dominated by digital distractions, the art of storytelling fosters connection and serves to preserve our culture and shared heritage, writes Chris de Beer, director at the Qualibooks Group. Storytelling is important for a number of reasons....
What to do with your old servers when transitioning to the cloud?
As businesses move to the cloud, the question of what to do with legacy IT infrastructure – especially older servers – becomes increasingly pressing. Rather than discarding these assets, companies should consider refurbishing servers, a sustainable and financially...
Master the challenges of unified comms
As the digital era accelerates, organisations increasingly demand communication solutions that are seamless, reliable, and adaptable. Unified communications (UC) platforms offer a way to streamline operations, boost collaboration, and enable real-time data flow. By:...
Close the Readiness Gap for fast recovery
While many have invested heavily in frontline defence tools to try to keep out bad actors, they have spent far less time and money preparing for what happens when the criminals eventually get in. And they will get in. By Darren Thomson, field chief technology officer:...
Rise in telco fraud threatens digital trust
Telecommunications fraud is on the rise in South Africa, with the sector seeing one of the highest suspected digital fraud attempt rates globally. In 2023 alone, 15,5% of all suspected digital fraud attempts in South Africa targeted the telecom industry, marking a...
ERP Application Consultant (Finance)
Ready to blend your finance expertise with cutting-edge technology? If you are looking for a company where you are more than just a number and gives you the opportunity to grow and expand your knowledge, then this is for you.This hybrid role will include carrying out...
IT Software Developer (Centurion / East London)
RESPONSIBILITIESThe role will include but not limited to:Collaborate with users and stakeholders to gather and document system requirements and translate them into functional specifications.Conduct system upgrades, patch management, and configuration changes with...
IT Support Analyst
As an IT Support Analyst, you will play a crucial role in supporting our IT operations by serving as the initial point of contact for all IT-related issues within the organization, particularly for our radiologists. Under the supervision of the Global Service Desk...
ERP Application Consultant (Finance) – Gauteng Johannesburg North
Ready to blend your finance expertise with cutting-edge technology? If you are looking for a company where you are more than just a number and gives you the opportunity to grow and expand your knowledge, then this is for you.This hybrid role will include carrying out...
IT Software Developer (Centurion / East London) – Eastern Cape East London
RESPONSIBILITIESThe role will include but not limited to:Collaborate with users and stakeholders to gather and document system requirements and translate them into functional specifications.Conduct system upgrades, patch management, and configuration changes with...
IT Support Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
As an IT Support Analyst, you will play a crucial role in supporting our IT operations by serving as the initial point of contact for all IT-related issues within the organization, particularly for our radiologists. Under the supervision of the Global Service Desk...
Cloud Engineer
A leading IT company is looking for an experienced Cloud Engineer with strong technical proficiency in Azure and AWS to join their team in Lanseria. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Cloud Engineer to ensure platform stability and security by designing...
Infrastructure and Network Technician. at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: The Digital Services unit seeks to appoint Infrastructure and Network Technician whose key responsibilities will include Key Responsibilities: Identify problems, determine cause and implement solutions:Use diagnostic tools, check connections and...
Cloud Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
A leading IT company is looking for an experienced Cloud Engineer with strong technical proficiency in Azure and AWS to join their team in Lanseria. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Cloud Engineer to ensure platform stability and security by designing...
Infrastructure and Network Technician. at NRF National Research Foundation – Gauteng Pretoria
Postion Summary: The Digital Services unit seeks to appoint Infrastructure and Network Technician whose key responsibilities will include Key Responsibilities: Identify problems, determine cause and implement solutions:Use diagnostic tools, check connections and...
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