IBM and the Recording Academy strike a chord
IBM, the official artificial intelligence (AI) & cloud partner of the Grammy Awards for nearly a decade, has announced the launch of a new fan engagement solution. By tapping into the power of agentic AI, GRAMMY® IQ built with IBM watsonx transforms the Recording...
Global investment growth resumes
Global foreign direct investment (FDI) increased by 14% in 2025 to an estimated $1,6-trillion, according to UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in its the latest Global Investment Trends Monitor. More than $140-billion of the increase came from higher flows...
Thauronix gears up for SA’s changing cybersecurity landscape
Thauronix has become the latest South African company to join the Thales Accelerate Partner Network, enabling local organisations to access world-class technologies that safeguard digital assets and ensure secure access across complex IT environments. Thales IAM...
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...
Supply chain cybersecurity hits Peak of Inflated Expectations
Supply chain cybersecurity has reached the Peak of Inflated Expectations, while generative AI (GenAI) is in the Trough of Disillusionment and presents an added threat to secure supply chains, according to Gartner. “The large number of multitier partners in an...
EA to be bought out for $55bn
In a deal worth $55-billion, Electronic Arts is to be acquired by an investor consortium comprised of PIF, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners in an all-cash transaction. Under the terms of the agreement, the Consortium will acquire 100% of EA, with PIF rolling over its...
Phishing further evolves with AI and stealth
Kaspersky detected and blocked over 142-million phishing link clicks in Q2 2025 - a 3,3% increase globally and a 25,7% increase in Africa from Q1. Currently, phishing is going through a shift driven by sophisticated AI-powered deception techniques and innovative...
MTN scores global first with core network upgrades
MTN South Africa has become the first operator globally to go-live with automated In-service Software Upgrade (ISSU) on Ericsson Packet Core Gateway (PCG) node with a collocated Packet Core Firewall. The modernisation brings a range of benefits to South Africa’s...
When trade deals expire: What’s at stake with AGOA?
Market access to the US could further deteriorate for many African countries if the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is not renewed before its expiration today (30 September 2025). AGOA is a non-reciprocal US trade preference programme introduced in May 2000...
AI-enabling cloud services are the future of cloud
The adoption of AI within cloud services is poised to revolutionise IT operations, embedding AI as a fundamental element across everything from infrastructure management to application deployment. Significant investment from vendors is speeding up the commoditisation...
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Vertiv tackles AI compute with high-density data centre solution
With demand for AI-ready data centre capacity outstripping supply, developers and operators are focused on bringing new capacity online as quickly as possible. To support this goal, Vertiv has launched the Vertiv MegaMod CoolChip, a liquid cooling-equipped...
Unlocking the transformative potential of AI
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to supercharge every aspect of business and society, South Africa stands at a critical juncture. Rather than fearing job displacement, we can harness AI to drive widespread growth and prosperity. By fostering local innovation,...
Professionalising skills in the BPO sector will promote growth
Business process outsourcing (BPO) is a growth industry with many opportunities for young people to find sustainable, long-term employment opportunities regardless of their educational background. By Peter Andrew, CEO of CCI South Africa This is not a myopic industry...
ITAD governance crucial for ESG compliance
Neglecting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles in ITAD can have disastrous consequences, including significant financial losses, legal troubles, and reputational damage. Gartner highlights that strong governance in ITAD is crucial for risk...
Businesses urged to strengthen security posture
Implementing a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity and data protection are the first proactive steps to strengthening the security posture of any business. Organisations such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework 2.0...
Generalists are becoming the new MVPs at work
As economic uncertainty prevails and job cuts - or the threat of them - continue to loom large at workplaces in South Africa and across the globe, a new approach to futureproofing one's career and prospects is emerging: becoming a generalist. A generalist might sound...
Redefining retail through store reinvention
It was just four years ago during the pandemic - with consumers restricted to their homes and mall doors tightly shut, that online commerce began its unprecedented rise. This phenomenon left retailers thinking about the role of the actual store moving forward. Today,...
Eric Sampson is new Spark Schools MD
Earl Sampson has been appointed as the new MD of Spark Schools South Africa, direct responsibility for the operation of the Spark portfolio in South Africa. Spark Schools group CEO Stacey Brewer says Sampson offers rich multicultural insights from his work in...
Ticketmaster expands in Africa with Quicket acquisition
Ticket marketplace Ticketmaster is acquiring Quicket, a major player in Africa's general admission event and festival ticketing, to further support the rapidly growing live events market across the continent. Having launched in 2022, Ticketmaster serves some of South...
Data sharing could drive African financial inclusion
Despite the access to financial services that mobile money has introduced across Africa, a significant portion of the population remains unbanked and underserved. Data sharing holds the key to unlock the continents vast economic potential. By Thabo Molefe, head of...
Junior Project Manager (Contract) at Adapt IT
Introduction We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Project Manager to support the delivery of customized telecommunications solutions for our enterprise and carrier clients. This role involves assisting in planning, coordinating, and executing...
Business Analyst
Well established business seeking to appoint a Business Analyst The Business Analyst is expected to possess advanced analytical capabilities, a comprehensive understanding of systems, and expertise in optimizing business processes.Responsibilities include documenting...
Junior Project Manager (Contract) at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand
Introduction We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Project Manager to support the delivery of customized telecommunications solutions for our enterprise and carrier clients. This role involves assisting in planning, coordinating, and executing...
Business Analyst – Remote Remote
Well established business seeking to appoint a Business Analyst The Business Analyst is expected to possess advanced analytical capabilities, a comprehensive understanding of systems, and expertise in optimizing business processes.Responsibilities include documenting...
Business Systems Engineer
Seeking a motivated Business Systems Engineer to join a fast-growing startup in the agriculture sector. You will analyze, design, and implement business systems, collaborating with engineers, business stakeholders, and data scientists to deliver innovative solutions....
Data Engineer
Well established business seeking to appoint a Data Engineer.The Data Engineer will work closely with both the Head of Data & Analytics and other technical teams to contribute to the design of the firm's data architecture and long-term data strategy, ensure...
Business Systems Engineer – Western Cape West Coast
Seeking a motivated Business Systems Engineer to join a fast-growing startup in the agriculture sector. You will analyze, design, and implement business systems, collaborating with engineers, business stakeholders, and data scientists to deliver innovative solutions....
Data Engineer – Remote Remote
Well established business seeking to appoint a Data Engineer.The Data Engineer will work closely with both the Head of Data & Analytics and other technical teams to contribute to the design of the firm's data architecture and long-term data strategy, ensure...
QA Tester
Seeking a skilled QA Tester with both manual and automation testing expertise to join the Johannesburg-based team. The successful candidate will ensure the quality, functionality, and reliability of software solutions by executing rigorous testing protocols,...
SAP SD & MM Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst with deep expertise in SAP Sales & Distribution (SD) and Materials Management (MM) modules. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in SAP project implementations, including requirements gathering, process...
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