Microsoft adds AI, offline features to sovereign private cloud
Microsoft has announced new sovereign private cloud capabilities that enable governments and regulated industries to run advanced artificial intelligence (AI), productivity tools and cloud infrastructure securely, including in fully disconnected environments. Key...
Renewed push for visa-free travel in Africa
African policymakers, business leaders and development institutions have renewed calls for visa-free travel across the continent, describing the free movement of people as essential to unlocking Africa’s economic transformation under the African Continental Free Trade...
Local demand for cash remains resilient
Despite tracking slightly lower than in previous years, cash remains important for the South African economy, according to the inaugural PayInc Cash Index. “Although levels are 3,7% lower than a year ago and cash supply has eased, PayInc’s reporting metrics indicate...
Data centres fuel global construction boom
The unseen forces of AI and cloud computing are never out of the news, yet behind the headlines lies a story of growth and innovation as tangible as bricks and mortar. The heavy computing power required by AI workloads - and the growing global demand for AI...
AI, cybersecurity, brand trust changing digital entertainment dynamics
There has been a major shift in the digital entertainment and tech landscape where operational AI, advanced cybersecurity, and brand reputation are becoming more critical than traditional performance marketing, according to SOFTSWISS’s 2026 iGaming Trends Report. The...
Magnificent 7 ramp up R&D, capex as AI drives revenue surge
The Magnificent 7 - Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Nvidia, and Tesla - ended their latest fiscal year with an unmistakable theme: escalating R&D intensity and capital spending aligned around artificial intelligence (AI), even as cash balances normalise...
Louvre heist: Surveillance systems’ passwords were shockingly simple
Official documents revealed during the ongoing investigation into the daring Louvre heist last month are shedding light on a specific cybersecurity weakness at the museum, according to a leading cybersecurity expert. The documents, covering information from 2014...
Millennium Technology Prize open for nominations
The world's leading innovation award Millennium Technology Prize will be awarded again in May 2027 with the eligibility criteria of the prize being expanded to additional future-oriented innovations aimed at improving the well-being of humankind and the planet, and to...
Vodacom reports revenue up 10,9%
Vodacom has reported an increase in revenue for the six months ended 30 September 2025, delivering ahead of it medium-term target of double-digit EBITDA growth. Revenue for the period was R8,6-billion up 10,9%. Financial services revenue increased 20,3% to R8-billion...
Business AI leapfrogs global counterparts with its Marketplace
South Africa is renowned for its ability to leapfrog its global counterparts when it comes to technology – fintech, agritech, and mobility are just some examples – and now new Mustek subsidiary, Business AI, is aiming to do the same with enterprise AI. In...
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Safeguard your inbox against advanced cyber threats
In 2023, more than 75% of cyberattacks recorded by the Sophos X-Ops Incident Response indicated that small to medium businesses globally were the targets of threat actors. The same research concluded that ransomware, amongst other threat vectors such as Credential...
Security risks associated with third-party SaaS providers
We are living in a multi-SaaS world. According to a Thales 2023 Cloud Security Study, enterprises use, on average, 97 SaaS apps, as they increasingly switch away from legacy in-house applications. “Thales says while the benefits of SaaS are manifold, enterprise SaaS...
DuxNet wireless range delivers on modern connectivity requirements
Duxbury Networking’s in-house DuxNet range of wireless solutions is designed to meet the connectivity demands of any environment ranging from offices and homes to educational institutions and public spaces. The DuxNet Wireless Access Points (APs) are engineered to...
Buying the iPhone 16? Don’t forget insurance
The Apple iPhone 16 series is now available in South Africa. Given its price tag in the region of R20 000 and up, depending on the storage you choose, consumers are reminded that high-ticket items do come with their fair share of risk. This is according to Siyakha...
Inspiron 14 converts from laptop to tablet
Dell has introduced the Inspiron 14 2-in-1, now available from official distributor, DCC Technologies. This machine has multiple modes and can for example convert into a tablet by simply folding the display backwards. However, the Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 is first and...
IT needs a strategic talent pipeline
Technology is infused into every facet of our lives, from the moment we wake up until the moment we fall asleep. It is found in our devices, homes and cars, and underpins the services we need and use every day. By Jessica Hawkey, MD of redAcademy Every business in...
Lenovo introduces new services
Lenovo has announced a new suite of services and solutions designed to fast-track AI transformation by making private AI accessible to every business. Paving the way to “Smarter AI for All,” the new services go beyond the cloud and bring on-demand AI to the customer,...
Is cybersecurity broken?
Companies are spending large amounts on cybersecurity, yet cyber threats continue to persist and thrive. Security executives are under tremendous pressure, and companies are questioning the wisdom of their security budgets. These views are still at the fringe of a...
Mitigating human risk goes far beyond training
As the volume and stakes of cyberattacks continue to escalate, organisations are increasingly investing in innovative new services and equipment to thwart attacks. By Brian Pinnock, EMEA vice-president of sales engineering at Mimecast But, at the same time, many are...
Access to the right data streamlines field service operations
Anyone who’s ever run, or even managed, a business knows how critical having access to the right data is. Without it, making critical decisions and knowing that they’ll pay off becomes incredibly challenging. Having that data on hand is doubly important for businesses...
Full Stack Developer
Ready to showcase your versatility as a Full Stack Developer? Our client is looking for someone with the expertise to handle both frontend and backend development, delivering end-to-end solutions. If working remotely while contributing to innovative projects excites...
Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Ready to showcase your versatility as a Full Stack Developer? Our client is looking for someone with the expertise to handle both frontend and backend development, delivering end-to-end solutions. If working remotely while contributing to innovative projects excites...
Data Engineer
Our client is on the lookout for a talented and innovative Data Engineer to join their dynamic team in Johannesburg. This exciting hybrid position offers the perfect blend of flexibility and collaboration in a vibrant work environment. Key Requirements 5+ years'...
Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is on the lookout for a talented and innovative Data Engineer to join their dynamic team in Johannesburg. This exciting hybrid position offers the perfect blend of flexibility and collaboration in a vibrant work environment. Key Requirements 5+ years'...
Senior Data Engineer
Data Engineers are responsible for building and maintaining Big Data Pipelines using Data Platforms. Data Engineers are custodians of data and must ensure that data is shared in line with the information classification requirements on a need-to-know basis. Data...
Project Manager
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Senior Data Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria
Data Engineers are responsible for building and maintaining Big Data Pipelines using Data Platforms. Data Engineers are custodians of data and must ensure that data is shared in line with the information classification requirements on a need-to-know basis. Data...
Project Manager – Gauteng Gauteng
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Senior Data Scientist
Design, develop and maintain robust data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes using Azure Data Factory, Databricks Pipelines and related services. Create and optimise data models and data warehousing solutions to support reporting and analytics needs. Build high-quality...
Intermediate .NET Developer (Blazor)
A strategy and innovation consultancy focused on digital transformation in Africa, working with governments and companies to develop growth strategies, build innovation capabilities, and create digital solutions for public and private sectors, is seeking an...
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