Acer celebrates 50 years, set for the next 50
Kathy Gibson reports from Milan, Italy – Acer is celebrating its 50th birthday, kicking off its second half-century by embracing the latest artificial intelligence (AI) technology, debuting a new channel programme, and launching a range of new commercial devices....
Channel still front and centre of Acer’s future strategy
Kathy Gibson reports from Milan, Italy – As it celebrates its 50th birthday, Acer has reaffirmed its commitment to the channel. Cristine Pez, director of commercial marketing and go-to-market at Acer EMEA, explains that the company’s go-to-market is 100% through the...
AMD unveils strategic roadmap
AMD has showcased its long-term strategy, products and technology IP, underscoring its momentum in driving accelerated growth and delivering long-term shareholder value. “AMD is entering a new era of growth fueled by our leadership technology roadmaps and accelerating...
Geopolitics drives increasing reliance on local cloud providers
Sixty-one percent of Western European CIOs and IT leaders say geopolitical factors will increase their reliance on local or regional cloud providers, according to a survey from Gartner. The survey was conducted online from May through July 2025 among 241 CIOs and IT...
Industry calls for urgent action on illegal online gambling
The South African Bookmakers’ Association (SABA) has warned that illegal online gambling continues to go unchecked - accounting for approximately 62% of all online gambling activity in the country – and posing a major threat to consumers, legitimate operators, and the...
The effects of cyber risk on SMBs
As digital threats become more frequent and sophisticated – and SMBs become more targeted - Aon South Africa’s latest SMB Cyber Risk Report highlights the growing cyberthreats faced by these organisations. “The report delves into the many facets of cyber risk and what...
Socioeconomic background continues to shape workplace belonging
Employees from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds experience a low level of workplace inclusion - even as their career advances and they rise through the ranks to senior leadership. And this holds true across industries, job types, and regions, according to a...
Tech, talent and trust will redefine the workplace
With companies increasingly prioritising their employees, they are also recognising that productivity and engagement are driven by how, when, and with whom they collaborate rather than solely where they work. Organisations of all sizes are embracing flexible and...
All the winners of the Africa Tech Festival Awards 2025
The Africa Tech Festival Awards 2025, held in Cape Town this week, recognise the people and organisations driving meaningful impact across the tech ecosystem, the awards ceremony honoured those who are shaping Africa’s digital future. Finalists and winners were...
Business-owned vehicles still bear brunt of vehicle crime
Tracker’s vehicle crime statistics for January to June 2025 reveal that business-owned vehicles are 48% more likely to be targeted by criminals than personally-owned vehicles. This trend is largely driven by hijackings, with notable shifts in both timing and location...
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SA could strengthen its national cyber security strategy
The recent drafting of South Africa’s national policy framework for artificial intelligence (AI) by the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies is a significant milestone for the nation. By Mandy Duncan, country manager for HPE Aruba Networking South...
How scammers try to fool you
Fraudsters and scammers continue the prowl, more sophisticated than ever, as they rely on psychological tactics to put a dent in your personal finances. Every South African is at risk of falling victim because many times people don't see themselves as possible targets...
Gen AI can help ease the burden of consumer decision-making
The South African retail landscape is contending with a range of challenges, such as high unemployment, severe inflation, shrinkflation, and the lingering effects of Covid-19. These pressures have transformed consumer expectations and added layers of complexity to...
The essential role of DFIs in driving the hydrogen economy
The DBSA recently published a working paper on the hydrogen economy. As the world turns towards greener energy solutions, hydrogen stands out as a transformative force in our quest for sustainability. By Zeph Nhleko, chief economist at DBSA Development Finance...
What the CrowdStrike outage has taught us
In today’s always-on cloud-driven technology environment, companies – and their customers – expect their IT services to run constantly. While no system is completely error-free, any outages or downtime should be measured in seconds, or minutes at the most. By Richard...
Is inefficient data management stunting your company’s growth?
Data is a valuable corporate asset that, when managed properly, can be leveraged to benefit any organisation. Pavan Atluri from Bizmod says that, as organisations big and small navigate the complexities of the digital age, many application owners within an enterprise...
Dell pushes sustainability focus to AI and beyond
World Environment Day, celebrated annually, sheds light on the impact of climate change on our planet. Fundamental to environmental preservation is the commitment of South African companies to the environment and sustainability, writes Doug Woolley, GM and...
DHL GIBS Route to Market Challenge winner announced
Colin Mkosi, the founder of Cloudy Deliveries, has emerged as the winner of the DHL GIBS Route to Market Challenge 2024. The business offers last-mile delivery services primarily in township markets by using bicycles to fulfil deliveries from local restaurants,...
More investment in wind and infrastructure needed
South Africa has recorded a landmark 160 days with no load-shedding, the longest period in over four years, and is on track for a load-shedding free winter. However, maintaining future grid stability will require a doubling down on wind investment as well as higher...
Credit decisioning software the core of financial inclusion
Itemate Solutions has partnered with Decision Rules, an international startup, to drive the adoption of its market-leading business rules engine among African fintechs. Michaela Holman, global account manager at Itemate Solutions, says the Decision Rules business...
Junior Project Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Pinetown
DBN000215 – Junior Project Manager – PinetownPurpose of the Job: To support the delivery of BPO and digital transformation projects and ensure they meet timelines, scope, and quality standards.Required Qualifications:2–5 years' experience in project management,...
AML Analyst – Western Cape Bellville
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Data Solutions Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
This is a remote position.Summary of role:Data Solutions Architect to work within a dynamic, remote-first data architectural capability to deliver cloud-based data solutions using best-in-class RDBMS, ETL/ELT, and Cloud platforms for blue-chip customers across a range...
Project Manager IT
A reputable organisation seeks an experienced Project Manager to manage and deliver organisational projects using established project management, business analysis, change management, and SDLC methodologies. Key Responsibilities: End-to-end project management across...
C/C++ Software Engineer (Centurion)
ENVIRONMENT:MITIGATE risk on projects as your embedded developer skillset is sought to be the next C/C-++ Software Engineer wanted by a leading provider of Electronic Systems to join its team. This role will be primarily focused on the taking products through the RTCA...
Data Solutions Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
This is a remote position.Summary of role:Data Solutions Architect to work within a dynamic, remote-first data architectural capability to deliver cloud-based data solutions using best-in-class RDBMS, ETL/ELT, and Cloud platforms for blue-chip customers across a range...
Project Manager IT – Gauteng Centurion
A reputable organisation seeks an experienced Project Manager to manage and deliver organisational projects using established project management, business analysis, change management, and SDLC methodologies. Key Responsibilities: End-to-end project management across...
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