In 2027, AI could account for 20% of all business tech spend

In the coming year, CIOs and CISOs will face growing pressure to realise returns on their AI investments in infrastructure, security, digital sovereignty, and emerging technologies, according to Forrester’s 2027 technology and security predictions. Additionally, with...

Banks expect to hand decisions to AI – even if they can’t explain them

Banks are racing toward a future where AI no longer merely informs key credit, treasury, and risk decisions – it makes them autonomously. Yet AI governance is not keeping pace with adoption, according to new AI risk research by FT Longitude, SAS and Microsoft. Even as...

Mankind’s first journey to another star set for 2029 launch

Plans are underway for mankind’s first journey to another star – a trip that is expected to take about 80 000 years. The Fermi Explorer Mission, a nonprofit organisation, hopes to set off for Alpha Centauri by 2029. The more than 40-trillion kilometre journey is...

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...

Splunk deal allows Cisco to be less dependent on hardware

Cisco has a strong position in computer networking, but its growth has stalled due to both the weakness of its telecom operator customers as well as the shift of enterprise IT to the public cloud, where it enjoys a less dominant position than in the traditional...

BCX launches cloud services

BCX, in conjunction with Alibaba Cloud, has launched its Africa Local Public (ALP) cloud service which, it says, marks a significant stride in its mission to deliver innovative technology solutions to businesses across the continent. "The ALP Cloud offering ushers in...

Microsoft pumps R40m into agriculture

Microsoft South Africa has announced an investment of up to R40-million in South Africa's agriculture sector, one of the country's critical industries driving growth and job creation. The investment is aimed at driving sustainability in the sector for smallholder...

Oil demand set to remain low for six months

The current reduced demand for oil and refined products as a result of national lockdowns in South Africa and across sub-Sahara Africa could last at least six months. This is a prediction from Shirley Webber, Absa Corporate and Investment Banking head of natural...

Covid contracts demonstrate poor governance

The furore around the awarding of a contract to a politically connected individual's company shows that government has not yet accepted its role as custodian of good governance for South Africa Inc--and the extent of public disenchantment with perceived corruption....

NASA astronauts splash down in SpaceX’s Crew Dragon

Two NASA astronauts splashed down safely in the Gulf of Mexico Sunday for the first time in a commercially-built and -operated American crew spacecraft, returning from the International Space Station to complete a test flight that marks a new era in human spaceflight....

Pandemic drives AI demand up

The demand for artificial intelligence (AI), data, and digital tools is soaring as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to put a strain on many enterprises. This is among the findings in a new study conducted by Corinium and sponsored by Fico. The report, "Building...

Organisational changes could boost sales managers

High-performing sales managers disproportionally focus more of their discretionary time on customer facing activities geared toward near-term commercial wins. However, according to Gartner, many sales managers are constantly distracted with fighting internal battles...

Tech companies defy Covid-19 downturn

The Covid-19 pandemic is providing new business opportunities for the tech sector, as evidenced by the performance of the world's top 25 technology companies, which all reported quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) growth in market capitalisation (MCap) for the second quarter...

Remote-learning platform is tailored for Africa

The University of Pretoria (UP) has seen another edtech start-up emerge out of its TuksNovation programme, the institution's high-tech incubator and accelerator. Wingu Academy is a remote-learning platform that offers educational support to schools, tutoring centres...

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SAPUI5 at Tipp Focus Resourcing

SAPUI5 Developer (Principal) - Contract - Cape Town Qualifications Required: Developer specific SAP Certification - Please provide proof of Developer specific SAP Certification when submitting CVExperience Required: 5+ Years SAP Development ExperienceSoftware...

Project Manager IT

This role is responsible for delivering assigned projects on time, on budget and within the agreed scope andquality levels within the company's governance framework. This role directly supports company objectives and contributes to identifying, analysing &...

Senior .Net Developer at Datonomy Solutions

Our platform is the market leader in online business lending, is based on the Microsoft stack and is hosted in the cloud. We are looking for a motivated senior Developer to join our dynamic, vibrant and energetic Engineering team. The successful candidate will be...

Developer(Python) – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Company description: Capitec Bank is a leading South African retail bank that focuses on essential banking services and provides innovative transacting, savings, insurance and unsecured lending products to individuals. Capitec's mission is to make banking simple and...

SAPUI5 at Tipp Focus Resourcing – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

SAPUI5 Developer (Principal) - Contract - Cape Town Qualifications Required: Developer specific SAP Certification - Please provide proof of Developer specific SAP Certification when submitting CVExperience Required: 5+ Years SAP Development ExperienceSoftware...

Project Manager IT – Gauteng Midrand

This role is responsible for delivering assigned projects on time, on budget and within the agreed scope andquality levels within the company's governance framework. This role directly supports company objectives and contributes to identifying, analysing &...

Senior .Net Developer at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town

Our platform is the market leader in online business lending, is based on the Microsoft stack and is hosted in the cloud. We are looking for a motivated senior Developer to join our dynamic, vibrant and energetic Engineering team. The successful candidate will be...

Junior Integration Developer

SUMMARY:The primary purpose of this role is to be a great developer. You will form part of a larger development team and will regularly engage with your teammates and our clients to design, develop, test, implement and support the solutions that we have in place, and...

Full Stack Developer (Java and Angular) (2433) KG

WHAT WILL BE YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES?Conduct with the feature team members, system analysis, design, development and testing for their assigned technical products or applications within the context of an agile/DevOps delivery model. Maintain and develop, deploy...

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