Zoom fights off ‘aggressive competitors’ with agentic AI
Zoom has introduced a host of agentic AI features spanning Zoom Workplace, Zoom Phone, and Zoom CX. At the heart of these features lies workflow automation embedded into meetings, calls, chat, and contact centre interactions which triggers action across an...
Nvidia and Emerald AI pioneer flexible AI factories as grid assets
Nvidia and Emerald AI are working with AES, Constellation, Invenergy, NextEra Energy, Nscale Energy & Power and Vistra to power and advance a new class of AI factories that connect to the grid faster, generate valuable AI tokens and intelligence, and operate as...
Criminals turn banks’ security systems against them
As banks beef up their security perimeters, criminals are now devising methods to beat banks’ own authentication protocols, quickly and effectively exfiltrating funds. According to authentication specialists, two particularly concerning modes of attack have emerged:...
Kaspersky found half a million malicious files every day in 2025
Kaspersky’s detection systems discovered an average of 500 000 malicious files per day in 2025, marking a 7% increase compared to the previous year. Certain types of threats saw growth globally – there was a 59% surge in password stealer detections, a 51% growth in...
Online deals define Black Friday, Cyber Monday 2025
South Africans headed online to take advantage of the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday specials. PayInc’s tracking1 reported increased activity across both days. “The healthy sales successfully handled by our card rails, underscores the continued appeal of online...
Vodacom aims to increase Safaricom shareholding
Vodacom Group has entered into an agreement to increase its ownership in Safaricom by buying an additional 15% of the East African operator from the Kenyan government in a transaction valued at R36-billion ($2,1-billion). Should the transaction receive requisite...
Pinnacle is 2025’s Channelwise Distributor of the Year
In a close-run race, Pinnacle has crossed the finish line first to win the coveted Channelwise Distributor of the Year 2025 award. Hot on its heels was second-placed Mustek, followed by close contenders Axiz, Rectron and Syntech Distribution. Rounding out the top 10...
Green economy presents a multi-trillion dollar growth opportunity
Businesses across industries are already benefiting from the strong growth of the green economy, the second-fastest growing sector over the past decade. A new report, Already a Multi-Trillion-Dollar Market: A CEO Guide to Growth in the Green Economy, finds that the...
Job losses to AI not yet mainstream
While there is widespread speculation that artificial intelligence (AI) will drastically reduce customer service headcount, currently only 20% of leaders have reduced agent staffing due to AI, according to a survey by Gartner. A Gartner survey of 321 customer service...
Africa is a hotspot for AI-driven fraud
Africa’s rapid digital expansion is creating both unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges in the fight against fraud. This is among the findings from Sumsub’s Identity Fraud Report 2025-2026, which provides an in-depth, data-driven view of identity fraud...
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Huawei takes eKit on the road
Huawei South Africa and its growing network of channel partners are gearing up to accelerate local small and medium enterprise (SMEs) digital transformation with the Huawei eKit portfolio. This emerged during Huawei’s first eKit Annual Summit for South African...
More than 1 100 entries for FNB App of the Year
The FNB App of the Year has concluded its 72-hour hackathon, showcasing more than 1 100 innovative app concepts from talented young developers and entrepreneurs nationwide. Omelele Mmbo, FNB business development head, says: “FNB is thrilled to support these young...
Cisco unveils new partner program
Cisco has announced what it is calling the most significant evolution of its industry-leading partner program in nearly three decades. The new Cisco 360 Partner Program is designed to accelerate the value partners bring to customers by better addressing their rapidly...
EFTCorp, Visa partner to bolster African fintech growth
EFT Corporation (EFTCorp) and Visa have announced a five-year partnership aimed at growing Africa’s digital payments landscape through enhanced financial inclusion by introducing advanced payment solutions across the continent. Fintechs across Africa are invited to...
Get the upper hand in the cybersecurity arms race
Cybersecurity is an integral part of modern business. It’s also constantly changing, evolving with the cyberthreats it is meant to combat. From being a solid defensive wall protecting an organisation’s digital assets, cybersecurity today is best imagined as a rapidly...
How easy is it to use your accounting software platform?
It is projected that the global accounting software market will grow to around R660-billion by 2033. The automation of accounting procedures and financial activities across industries has completely changed the international business landscape. In most large...
Unlocking the future of connectivity
Passpoint and Open Roaming can bridge the gap in South Africa’s spectrum battle, writes Paul Colmer, exco member of the Wireless Access Provider’s Association (WAPA). The battle for the 6GHz spectrum band is heating up in South Africa, mirroring global debates on the...
How FIs can stay ahead with advanced digital verification methods
Digital onboarding and real-time transactions are key to delivering a slick customer experience for financial services in today’s age. Yet this world of open trading has created gaps for financial criminals, including money launderers, terrorist financiers and...
Is GenAI overhyped?
Artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) in particular, have captured the imagination of the world with an ability to create new content, including text, images, videos, and code as well as interpretations of existing data and content. By Anthony Willis,...
Cell-boosting technology can help protect SA businesses
In 2023, South Africa saw a 22% increase in cyberattacks. It should therefore come as no surprise that revenue in the local cybersecurity market is projected to reach $628-million by the end of this year. This month, the country is celebrating Cybersecurity Awareness...
C# .Net Developer
A South African-based boutique software development house that specializes in building enterprise business systems and custom web applications is seeking a versatile Intermediate-Senior Developer to join their remote South African team. You will play a key role in...
Scrum Master at Reverside
Job Title: Intermediate Scrum MasterJob Summary:We are seeking a skilled and experienced Intermediate Scrum Master to join our dynamic IT [Email Address Removed] Intermediate Scrum Master will act as a servant leader to the Scrum Team and Organization, helping them to...
C# .Net Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
A South African-based boutique software development house that specializes in building enterprise business systems and custom web applications is seeking a versatile Intermediate-Senior Developer to join their remote South African team. You will play a key role in...
Scrum Master at Reverside – Western Cape Cape Town
Job Title: Intermediate Scrum MasterJob Summary:We are seeking a skilled and experienced Intermediate Scrum Master to join our dynamic IT [Email Address Removed] Intermediate Scrum Master will act as a servant leader to the Scrum Team and Organization, helping them to...
Technical Consultant/L2 Support Engineer
Technical Consultant / L2 Support Engineer – Rivonia, Sandton - Managed IT Services | R35 000+ The OpportunityIf you enjoy solving real IT problems and seeing the impact of your work, this role is for you. You'll join a Managed IT Services team supporting clients...
Back-End Developer (Advanced) 2323
Data Pipeline Management: Maintain and optimize incoming data pipelines that integrate with the MDBB SAP System, ensuring data accuracy and reliability through technologies such as Kafka and other input methods.Application Development: Develop and enhance applications...
Technical Consultant/L2 Support Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Technical Consultant / L2 Support Engineer – Rivonia, Sandton - Managed IT Services | R35 000+ The OpportunityIf you enjoy solving real IT problems and seeing the impact of your work, this role is for you. You'll join a Managed IT Services team supporting clients...
Back-End Developer (Advanced) 2323 – Gauteng Pretoria
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Team Lead: Desktop Support Engineer
Team Lead: Desktop Support Engineer – Rivonia, Sandton - Managed IT Services | R20 000+ The OpportunityIf you enjoy leading people and still want to stay hands-on technically, this role gives you both. You'll join a stable Managed IT Services Provider in Rivonia,...
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Shape the future of a cutting-edge SaaS platform in a senior strategic role Is this you? You're a commercially savvy, highly analytical problem-solver with a passion for clean code and scalable architecture. You thrive in fast-paced environments and bring a hands-on...
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