IT spend will breach $7trn for the first time in 2027

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $7,35-trillion in 2027, up 15% from 2026, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Collectively, the market forces are reinforcing spend around AI infrastructure, AI-enabled cloud platforms, and advanced software...

As African CEOs embrace AI, ROI is still elusive

By Kathy Gibson - African companies are in the middle of learning and adopting artificial intelligence (AI), and adapting to the changes it brings. But they are also looking beyond adoption at how to measure value from their AI investments, says Ladi Asuni, partner...

Africa moves from AI ambition to action

AI has moved from potential to proven economic value and while ambition setting is near universal across economies, execution speed is the differentiator, according to Boston Consulting Group’s The AI Maturity Matrix 2026: AI Is Transforming How Economies Develop and...

The shocking reality facing jobseekers

Of the 867 706 people who registered looking for entry-level work in retail, restaurants and quick-service outlets over a 13-month period, just 6 566 were appointed - approximately one in every 132 – and between them, they sent nearly five million applications. The...

Security outsourcing set to surge

Company bosses are boosting their cybersecurity following an alarming increase in cyberattacks. A new study commissioned by Kaspersky shows that 82% of companies surveyed in South Africa suffered at least one cyber incident over the last two years. One of the main...

Successful reinvention is good for the bottom line

Only 20% of South African enterprises are succeeding at digital transformation - yet those that are totally reinventing themselves to remain competitive are reporting 22% stronger revenue growth than those companies that have had limited or failed transformations,...

IT governance listed as top risk for 2021

Covid-19 has reorganised the risk landscape for chief audit executives (CAEs), with IT governance now listed as the top risk for 2021, according to Gartner. Analysts said the pandemic is giving rise to new sets of risks while exacerbating long-standing...

New threats and attack strategies in store for 2021

The turmoil experienced in 2020 will bring along many structural and strategic changes, not just in our daily lives but in the realm of targeted attacks too - not in the least due to the now-broadened attack surface. New attack vectors, such as the targeting of...

Common 5G misunderstandings

5G is a rapidly growing market and will reach $300-billion by 2025, according to the IDTechEx report "5G Technology, Market and Forecasts 2020-2030". However, there are many common misunderstandings about 5G that might lead to the wrong interpretation. The IDTechEx...

JINX celebrates 25 years of service

South Africa's first Internet Exchange this month celebrates 25 years of continuous and uninterrupted service to both the country and the Internet consumer. The Johannesburg Internet Exchange (JINX) was launched in 1996, and this seminal event was followed by the...

Businesses need to speed data transformation

Companies face numerous challenges in leveraging enterprise data for analytics, with data portability, time-to-value, and self-service for business users as top requirements to address these challenges. This is among the findings of an IDG Research MarketPulse survey,...

Aftermarket car telematics devices hit 77,1m in 2019

The number of active aftermarket car telematics units will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14,4% from 77,1-million at the end of 2019 to 152,1-million at the end of 2024. This is according to new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight,...

Robotic process automation demystified

Robotic process automation (RPA) is expected to be one of the hot trends in 2021, as organisations across the globe look to gain competitive advantage. Automation has the potential to streamline business processes, freeing up time, money and talent, while ensuring...

Climate change drives shift in arctic animals’ movement

For animals in the Arctic, life is a balancing act. Seasonal cues, such as warmer spring temperatures or cooler temperatures in the fall, tell animals when to migrate, when to mate, and when and where to find food. Predators and prey, birds and mammals alike follow...

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System Developer

We are seeking a talented and experienced System Developer to join our dynamic IT team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software systems that meet the needs of our organization.Job purpose: The purpose of the...

Senior Security Specialist

key Responsibilities:1.Security Strategy and Leadership: Develop and lead the implementation of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy aligned with organizational goals.Provide leadership and guidance to the cybersecurity team, fostering a culture of excellence and...

System Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking a talented and experienced System Developer to join our dynamic IT team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software systems that meet the needs of our organization.Job purpose: The purpose of the...

Senior Security Specialist – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

key Responsibilities:1.Security Strategy and Leadership: Develop and lead the implementation of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy aligned with organizational goals.Provide leadership and guidance to the cybersecurity team, fostering a culture of excellence and...

Project Manager

ResponsibilitiesThe Project Manager will deliver the development and pre-financial close works for an anaerobic digestion plant to generate electricity for export on the national grid, using organic waste as a feedstock, including: Draft, control, and deliver a...

Senior Network Architect

key Responsibilities: Network Strategy and Design:2.Develop and articulate the organization's long-term network architecture strategy in alignment with business goals and objectives.3.Lead the design and implementation of innovative and scalable network...

Project Manager – Gauteng Pretoria Region

ResponsibilitiesThe Project Manager will deliver the development and pre-financial close works for an anaerobic digestion plant to generate electricity for export on the national grid, using organic waste as a feedstock, including: Draft, control, and deliver a...

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