Three-phase solution to avoid agentic AI FDE catastrophe
By 2028, 70% of enterprises will abandon agentic AI built by vendor forward-deployed engineering (FDE), trapped by soaring costs and unable to evolve it on their own, according to Gartner. Vendor FDE is a model in which vendor engineers work directly with customers to...
Futurist outlines an AI vision
Artificial intelligence (AI) will have a profound impact on various aspects of human life. This is the word from futurist Rohit Talwar, a strategic adviser and CEO of Fast Future, speaking at the Moscow Startup Summit. AI and business: The new role of humans...
A once-off view of your attack surface is no longer enough
South African organisations are trying to secure environments that change by the hour, while AI is reducing the time between vulnerability discovery and exploitation. Arctic Wolf’s Andre den Hond and Jason Oehley explain why security teams need to know what they have...
Microsoft sets out humanist AI code
Microsoft has added its voice to calls for responsible AI that remains under human control. On Monday (14 September 2026), the company made its draft Humanist AI Code of Conduct public, setting out behavioural boundaries for its in-house Microsoft AI (MAI) models. The...
Kenya court blocks Vodacom’s purchase of Safaricom shares
The High Court of Kenya has blocked Vodacom’s acquisition of a further 20% share in Safaricom. Vodacom had agreed to buy 15% of Safaricom from the government of Kenya and 5% from Vodafone International Holdings via Vodafone Kenya. This was greenlighted on 26 June...
Branch refresh and expanding AI security drive SASE market
The Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market reached $3,5-billion in 2Q 2026 and extended its run of growth above 20% year-over-year to a fifth consecutive quarter, according to Dell’Oro Group. Underneath the headline, however, the composition of growth changed...
Commercial momentum set to drive climate
The World Economic Forum's Chief Sustainability Officers Outlook, published today, finds a global transition showing clear signs of progress backed by commercial and technological momentum - despite significant drag from geopolitical fragmentation and marked scrutiny...
Used-car market growing despite pressure on buyers
Used-car sales increased by 8% during the first half of 2026 with 195 455 vehicles changing hands – and with a 9% increase in total value of R82,38-billion, according to AutoTrader’s Mid-Year Car Industry Report. The report draws on activity across more than 20...
Family IT support essential for older generations
Younger family members and friends are playing a critical role in helping elderly people navigate the digital world - from installing apps to managing online banking and privacy settings – according to a new Kaspersky report. Focused on the Middle East, Turkiye and...
AI-first enterprises will win big if they do it right
Kathy Gibson reports - Enterprises that are reshaping and reinventing business domains around artificial intelligence (AI) are on track to experience great return on investment (ROI) and become more competitive. But there is a currently a big disconnect between AI...
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Identity and access management in a post-password era
Traditional password-based authentication is no longer sufficient as a standalone control for protecting business systems. By Nemanja Krstić, head of operations (AME & EU) at Galix Advances in automation and artificial intelligence have increased the effectiveness...
AI success depends on network visibility
AI can be said to be dominating business agendas and strategic discussions - but new research by Broadcom reveals that the biggest obstacle to successfully deploying AI in fact the network supporting it. Broadcom’s 2026 State of Network Operations research reveals...
BlueVision launches Fusion Cloud
Most businesses have moved to the cloud and, in doing so they assume they're protected because they're using a reputable platform. However, the reality is somewhat different. This is according to Christo Coetzer, founder and MD of BlueVision, a leading South African...
Is SA’s skills pipeline broken before it begins?
In South Africa, the conversation of skills can't begin without addressing a basic barrier first – having a place to learn foundational skills. “Literacy is often a hard-won achievement when school children don’t have the basic tools they need to learn,” says Talita...
When intelligence moves closer to the action, so do the threats
For years, cybersecurity strategies focused on protecting centralised environments such as data centres and corporate networks, and, more recently, the cloud. By Avinash Gupta, head of centre of excellence at In2IT Technologies However, the rapid growth of edge...
The next frontier for AI in banking
Delivering on AI has become both a buzzword and a pressure point for organisations globally. There is also a gap between its adoption and its ability to deliver value. The McKinsey State of Organisations 2026 report surveyed executives across 15 countries and 16...
AI risk and the human element: six high-stakes situations
For a growing number of organisations seeking greater efficiencies and effectiveness, artificial intelligence (AI) is proving to be a brilliant tool, but no matter how good AI gets, it is not going to displace the human element any time soon. By Vanessa Jacklin-Levin,...
Are we creating better customer experiences? Or just better fraud opportunities?
There is no question that customer expectations have changed. Today, people expect to open a bank account in minutes, secure insurance online, sign property documents digitally or register for services without ever visiting a branch. By Sameer Kumandan, MD of SW360...
Tools detect threats: cyber resilience protects businesses
If your cyber security strategy is built around buying managed detection and response (MDR), deploying an endpoint detection and pesponse (EDR) agent and calling it “done”, then someone has sold you a story, not a strategy. By John Mc Loughlin, cybersecurity expert...
Preparing Africa’s data centres for the demands of autonomous AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it is rapidly becoming the backbone of modern business and society. Yet the conversation cannot stop at ChatGPT and other chat-based tools, writes Faith Waithaka, cloud and service provider segment lead...
Senior Java Developer – Cape Town – Onsite – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A leading innovation, services, and support partner to retailers, retail banks, and payment service providers across South Africa and key African markets. They are seeking a Senior Java Developer who will develop and maintain market-leading Java-based...
Project Manager – Western Cape Durbanville
Complex engineering projects rarely follow the first plan. Your ability to lead through the unexpected is what makes them succeed. Is this you?Calm under pressure and commercially aware, you're a technically grounded Project Manager who brings structure to complex...
Parts Business Analyst
A global leader in the mining industry is looking for a "Parts Business Analyst" to join their team in JHB East Rand.Reporting to the Head of Parts Business the Parts Business Analyst is a specialist who analyses and reports on the operational function of the Parts...
Systems Engineer (Microsoft 365 / Azure / Windows Server) – N/Suburbs | Pinelands – Onsite
ENVIRONMENT:Join a high-performing team committed to delivering exceptional technology services to clients who rely on IT to support their daily operations. They are currently seeking a Systems Engineer to provide expert technical support, trusted advisory services,...
Business Analyst – Contract (CPT/PTA)
The Business Analyst is responsible for delivering high-quality business analysis services across multiple, concurrent software application development initiatives, with a strong emphasis on innovation, digital transformation, and system modernisation. The role serves...
Parts Business Analyst – Gauteng Benoni
A global leader in the mining industry is looking for a "Parts Business Analyst" to join their team in JHB East Rand.Reporting to the Head of Parts Business the Parts Business Analyst is a specialist who analyses and reports on the operational function of the Parts...
Systems Engineer (Microsoft 365 / Azure / Windows Server) – N/Suburbs | Pinelands – Onsite – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Join a high-performing team committed to delivering exceptional technology services to clients who rely on IT to support their daily operations. They are currently seeking a Systems Engineer to provide expert technical support, trusted advisory services,...
Business Analyst – Contract (CPT/PTA) – Gauteng Centurion
The Business Analyst is responsible for delivering high-quality business analysis services across multiple, concurrent software application development initiatives, with a strong emphasis on innovation, digital transformation, and system modernisation. The role serves...
Junior Software Developer at Adapt IT
Introduction We are looking for a Junior Software Developer to join our dynamic Telecommunications Solutions team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious developer to build their technical expertise while contributing to the development of secure, scalable,...
Senior Software Developer
Job description:A unique opportunity to join a JSE listed financial organisation that continually delivers excellent results and growth that exceed all competitors in the market. Become part of a team working on Key projects in the company in Partnership with business...
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