European Commission launches Grok investigation
The European Commission has launched a new formal investigation against X under the Digital Services Act (DSA). In parallel, the Commission extended its ongoing investigation launched in December 2023 into X's compliance with its recommender systems risk management...
As gold smashes $5k, speculation about $6k mounts
Gold has soared past $5 000 for the first time, and could hit $6 000 by the end of the year as the current situation stands. This is the prediction from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, who says the metal’s explosive rise signals a profound shift in how global...
Driving operational efficiency with GenAI observability
Following the preview of IBM Instana Intelligent Incident Investigation, the company has announced the general availability of Instana GenAI Observability to provide faster, more comprehensive root cause identification in the generative and agentic AI era. As...
IBM adds Spyre Accelerator to its AI portfolio
IBM has announced the imminent general availability of IBM Spyre Accelerator - an AI accelerator enabling low-latency inferencing to support generative and agentic AI use cases while prioritising the security and resilience of core workloads. Earlier this year, IBM...
IBM breaks down barriers in lakehouse environments
At its annual TechXchange conference in Orlando, IBM has launched watsonx.data developer edition - a free desktop application that makes it easier for developers and data engineers to explore, prototype, and learn in a complete data lakehouse environment. Data...
IBM, Anthropic partner to advance enterprise software development
IBM and Anthropic have partnered to accelerate the development of enterprise-ready AI by infusing Anthropic’s Claude - one of the world’s most powerful family of large language models (LLMs) - into IBM’s software portfolio. The collaboration will see Claude integrated...
Key choices when it comes to digital transformation
With on-premises solutions set to remain a strong part of the mix in South Africa, partners and vendors both have an equal role to play in ensuring the success of digital strategies. This was the view of Tuna Yemisci, regional sales director of Qlik, during a panel...
Boom times ahead for hyperscaler cloud marketplace
New research from Omdia has revealed that enterprise software sales through hyperscaler cloud marketplaces - led by AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud - are projected to surge from $30-billion in 2024 to $163-billion by 2030. This growth reflects increasing enterprise...
Autonomous AI agents not yet widely planned
Only 15% of IT application leaders said they are currently considering, piloting, or deploying fully autonomous AI agents (goal driven AI tools that do not require human oversight), according to a survey by Gartner. In May and June 2025, Gartner conducted an...
Resellers: Make your voice heard
Voting has officially opened for the South African IT distribution channel’s most prestigious awards – the Channelwise Awards 2025 – where resellers and partners get the chance to rate and reward their top distributors and vendors. “Over the years, the Channelwise...
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Where to next for international money transfers?
Today, we live in a world of instant gratification. Everything, from entertainment to shopping, is available on-demand and nearly instantaneously. International money transfers are, however, one exception, writes Harry Scherzer, CEO of FutureForex. Despite massive...
Data breaches and their fallout for SA enterprises and consumers
Data breaches are a chronic and growing menace for South African enterprises and consumers. Interconnected systems mean data breaches have become widespread threats, affecting millions. As businesses transition to digital platforms to improve efficiency and customer...
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Agile software development maximises financial efficiency
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How cyber risks have become business risks
Cyber risk is business risk. Anything that threatens IT threatens the company, writes Alain Sanchez, EMEA CISO at Fortinet. We have become extremely dependent upon our digital assets. As a result, business leaders need to realise the magnitude of the change. The...
LG to open online store
LG Electronics South Africa will launch its e-commerce platform at the end of August, offering consumers its full range at their fingertips. Jinkook Kang, subsidiary president at LG Electronics South Africa, comments: "Our e-commerce launch is more than just a new...
The role of AI in the agricultural revolution, and risks of change
Artificial intelligence (AI) is generating hope - as well as unavoidable risks in agriculture. By Bernadette Versfeld, partner at Webber Wentzel From a distance, agriculture may seem far removed from AI as a concept and its real-world consequences. However, the...
Industry engagement fuels graduate success
Professional industry experts possess valuable insights into the complexities of day-to-day business activities, including rapid developments in their respective fields, which means they have a crucial contribution to make in the development of university curricula....
NEC XON gains Palo Alto Prisma SASE Specialisation
NEC XON has achieved "Prisma SASE Specialisation Level" from Palo Alto Networks. Armand Kruger, head of cyber security at NEC XON, has been pivotal in driving the partnership with Palo Alto Networks. "Our efforts have not only led to this significant achievement but...
Why enterprise AI needs connected clouds
As AI evolves alongside the expansion of cloud computing, it gains significantly enhanced capabilities for storage, processing and data management. By Erica Langhi, associate principal solutions architect at Red Hat Modern enterprises are capitalising on this by...
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We are looking for a Splunk developer for the client's Near Real Time Analytics Team.If you are a passionate Splunk developer with a cloud focus, willing to take a lead role, sharing knowledge and giving guidance, are thrilled about latest technologies, full of energy...
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Work with stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into actionable technical tasks.Define project scope and align business and technical teams.Design data pipelines, propose AI solutions, and support development cycles.Facilitate collaboration between...
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Develop, test, and maintain high-quality full stack applications and data solutions.Lead technical design discussions and ensure best practices in coding, security, and testing.Manage and contribute to requirement engineering to align solutions with business...
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Develop, test, and maintain high-quality full stack applications and data solutions.Lead technical design discussions and ensure best practices in coding, security, and testing.Manage and contribute to requirement engineering to align solutions with business...
Full Stack Test Analyst (Performance, Data & Failover Testing) – EvdB – Gauteng Pretoria
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