How leading organisations are making AI work
The World Economic Forum has released a new report revealing successful AI stories that are already delivering measurable performance gains and how pioneering organisations are moving beyond experimentation to achieve impact at scale. As investment accelerates and...
Windows 11 upgrades pushed global PC shipment growth over 9% in 2025
Worldwide PC shipments totaled 71,5-million units in the fourth quarter of 2025, a 9,3% increase from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to preliminary results by Gartner. For the full year, worldwide PC shipments totaled more than 270-million units, a 9,1%...
GenAI attacks are on the rise
Twenty-nine percent of cybersecurity leaders said their organisations experienced an attack on enterprise GenAI application infrastructure in the last 12 months, according to a survey by Gartner. The survey was conducted from March-May 2025 among 302 cybersecurity...
Choosing to buy local can strengthen communities
Nearly three million SMEs employ more than 13-million South Africans – and this Heritage Month, a single shopping choice can help secure those jobs, according to RCS. “Every rand spent locally is a vote for jobs - RCS urges consumers to prioritise local businesses...
Government initiatives will boost carbon capture
Nearly 700-million tonnes of CO2 will be captured globally each year by 2036, according to new research from IDTechEX. Carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) technologies capture carbon dioxide from flue gases or directly from the atmosphere. This waste CO2...
Gates believes humanity is at a crossroads
At its 2025 Goalkeepers event, Gates Foundation Chair Bill Gates stood before an audience of more than 1 000 global government, community, philanthropy, and private-sector leaders and issued a stark but hopeful call to world leaders: save millions of children’s lives...
Constitution denies children explicit right to express themselves
While South African law strongly advocates protecting children, a new study by the University of Cape Town (UCT) has found that the Constitution does not explicitly give children the right to be heard in matters that affect them. Judges have to “read this in” through...
AR/VR headsets and smart glasses go mainstream
Worldwide shipments of AR/VR headsets combined with display-less smart glasses are expected to grow 39,2% in 2025 with volumes reaching 14,3-million units, according to new data from IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Tracker. The market...
Parker solar probe sails through 25th Sun flyby
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe completed its 25th close approach to the Sun on 15 September, matching its record distance of 6,2-million kilometres from the solar surface. Parker Solar Probe checked in with flight controllers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory...
SA schools urged to apply for $1m schools prize
Peter Tabichi, the Kenyan educator who won the 2019 Global Teacher Prize, has called on “extraordinary” South African schools to apply for the $1-million Global Schools Prize. The new award, organised by the Varkey Foundation in collaboration with UNESCO, will honour...
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FNO and ISPs partner for accessible connectivity
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Vertiv adds direct expansion cooling unit
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Omnisient is a 2024 Microsoft Inclusion Changemaker finalist
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LG is Esports World Cup 2024 official partner
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Data Analyst at PnP
Role SummaryTo implement, support and co-ordinate the EDI functionality across the business and Suppliers.RequirementsMinimum Requirements:Relevant Diploma / Degree preferred1 - 2 years Finance and Accounting experience1 - 2 years Information Systems experienceSAP...
Technical Support at Resourgenix
Experience Minimum 2 years' experience in an IT support or desktop support environment.Solid understanding of Microsoft products and Windows OS.Basic knowledge of Windows Server environments (2008-2022).Exposure to VOIP/SIP technologies.Familiarity with networking...
Scrum Master – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Bellville is currently looking for a Scrum Master to join their team on a permanent basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Grade 12 or equivalent.Relevant IT qualification (Degree or Diploma) advantageous.Relevant Agile certifications...
Head: Information Technology Infrastructure
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOBTo oversee, integrate, and optimise the Bank's IT infrastructure, support, and service delivery functions. This includes ensuring stable and secure infrastructure systems, reliable first- and second-line support, efficient IT service management,...
Head: Information Technology Infrastructure – Gauteng Centurion
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOBTo oversee, integrate, and optimise the Bank's IT infrastructure, support, and service delivery functions. This includes ensuring stable and secure infrastructure systems, reliable first- and second-line support, efficient IT service management,...
Senior Project Manager
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Degree or Diploma in Information Technology or related fieldProject Management Professional (PMP) or...
Senior Project Manager – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Degree or Diploma in Information Technology or related fieldProject Management Professional (PMP) or...
Head: Information Technology Infrastructure
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Head: Information Technology InfrastructureThe role manages vendor relationships, asset and access management, and ensures that IT support services meet agreed business service levels while driving customer...
Head: Information Technology Infrastructure
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOBTo oversee, integrate, and optimise the Bank's IT infrastructure, support, and service delivery functions. This includes ensuring stable and secure infrastructure systems, reliable first- and second-line support, efficient IT service management,...
Head: Information Technology Infrastructure – Gauteng Centurion
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