Europe stands united in data centre race

Kathy Gibson reports from Tognana, Italy - Europe is standing as one in the development of a globally competitive data centre industry. At a meeting of Data Centre Associations hosted by Vertiv, industry leaders came together to identify common issues and areas of...

Cybercrooks are coming after your data and your money

Kathy Gibson reports - Cybercriminals are interested in your data and your money, and they are becoming increasingly good at getting their hands on both. The 2025 Microsoft Digital Defense Report reveals that data is the adversaries’ primary focus area, closely...

Despite global pressures, SME confidence gets a boost

South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are cautiously optimistic that the newly established Madlanga Commission will mark a turning point in the fight against corruption and crime – long seen as one of the greatest barriers to doing business in the country....

SA companies prioritise cyber resilience, but gaps remain

As global uncertainty intensifies and cyberthreats grow more sophisticated, South African organisations are doubling down on cybersecurity as a strategic imperative, according to the latest PwC Digital Trust Insights Survey. The new research reveals that local...

How ISPA’s take-down process can protect learners

With school holidays in full-swing, the official internet industry representative body (IRB) ISPA is removing an average of three to four problematic websites from the local Internet every week. Online scammers target different age groups for different types of scams,...

Lillian Barnard takes new regional role

Microsoft has announced that Lillian Barnard has stepped into a new leadership role as chief of enterprise partner solutions, Microsoft Middle East and Africa (MEA). In this role, Barnard will focus on advancing Microsoft’s mission through its partner ecosystem. “Our...

FNB, Standard share top spot for customer experience

FNB and Standard Bank have been named joint winners of the inaugural Customer Experience (CE) Index for the consumer banking industry for 2024. Developed and managed by Professor Adré Schreuder, head of the industry Chair in Customer Experience at the University of...

RCS sees five-fold adoption increase in 2024

Adoption of Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging has rocketed, according to Infobip’s latest Messaging Trends Report. Infobip analysed more than 530-billion interactions on its platform between businesses and consumers in 2024 to identify the latest global...

Android powers the bulk of mobile Web traffic

For years, Android has been generating the lion's share of mobile web traffic, thanks to its massive global user base, which grew even more with the rise of Chinese smartphone vendors. But in 2024, its dominance surged to new heights, reaching its highest share in...

Intel adds to Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) AI PC portfolio

Intel has launched its Intel Core Ultra 200U, 200H, 200HX and 200S series processors, alongside the Intel Core Ultra 200V series. This expanded portfolio, launched today at MWC 2025, equips businesses around the world a comprehensive solution of compute performance,...

Developers excited about the benefits of AI agents

Nine out of 10 developers are excited about AI’s impact on their careers, and an overwhelming 96% expect it to change the developer experience for the better. Salesforce’s latest State of IT survey reveals that  four in five IT leaders believe AI agents will become as...

How data and analytics leaders can scale AI

Through 2025, poor data quality will persist as one of the most frequently mentioned challenges prohibiting advanced analytics such as artificial intelligence (AI) deployment, according to Gartner. Because of this, data and analytics (D&A) leaders must focus on...

SA a top target for cybercrime 

South Africa is the most targeted country in Africa when it comes to infostealer and ransomware attacks, according to ESET’s bi-annual Threat Report. Data and expert insight collected between June and November 2024 reveals that over 40% of ransomware attacks, and just...

Stealer malware leaked over 2m bank cards

Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence estimates that 2,3-million bank cards were leaked on the dark web, based on an analysis of data-stealing malware log files from 2023-2024. On average, every 14th infostealer infection results in stolen credit card information,...

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Unified commerce for customer-centric retail success

In the dynamic world of retail, understanding the evolving nature of the consumer journey is paramount. With increasing technological advancements and rising customer expectations, retailers need to be agile and responsive, ensuring their customers can seamlessly...

EV revolution creates partnering opportunities

The emergence and growing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) is generating exciting opportunities for the Eastern Cape province, which already has a well-established presence in the local vehicle manufacturing sector, as well as for technology companies looking to...

NetScout achieves AWS Security Competency

NetScout has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security Competency for its advanced NDR product, Omnis Cyber Intelligence (OCI), in the category of threat detection and response. As part of the assessment, AWS validated NetScout's technical proficiency and proven...

Kaspersky calls for responsible AI application, development, use

Kaspersky has presented its ethical principles for the development and use of systems employing artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning (ML). As AI algorithms play an increasingly prominent role in cybersecurity, the principles set out in Kaspersky's...

Paratus sets up high-capacity fibre links from Mozambique to SA

Paratus has launched two cross-border fibre links to Mozambique, offering an alternative to the sub-sea cable by introducing resilience with two distinct routes into South Africa. One of the fibre links traverses Swaziland, and the other follows the Kamati Poort...

Do we need another cloud?

Amazon Web Services launched its cloud services in 2006, followed shortly by Microsoft's Azure offering in 2010. Three years later, the word 'hyperscaler' entered our lexicon - meaning large cloud service providers that can provide offerings such as computing and...

Business challenges where AI could be useful

The beginnings of AI can be traced back to the 1950s and while AI has been improving for several decades, compared to other technologies, such as telephony, home computing and the internet, progress on AI has been relatively slow. By Hans Roth, senior vice-president...

What is the business value of ChatGPT?

It is key for organisations to have line of sight into processes and procedures that clearly define employee use cases when it comes to ChatGPT, writes Lizaan Lewis, head of legal department at Altron Systems Integration. ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence...

Tips to help you survive Black Friday

Black Friday is quite possibly the most drama-filled time of the year, in-store that is. There was the woman who used her pants as a shopping trolley, and the individual who called the police over a sold-out TV #sorrywhat? It's a bit like a weird movie in an...

Freight rail and ports crisis in the spotlight

Urgency and hope were the key messages delivered in an important update on the National Logistics Crisis Committee's (NLCC's) work at the recent SAPICS Spring Conference in Johannesburg. A panel discussion addressed the status of the NLCC's critical plans to drive...

Senior Business Analyst – Finance

Senior Business Analyst (Finance) Location: On-site - Kuils River, Cape Town Salary: R70,000 per month CTC Type: Full-time, permanentA leading financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join their team. This is a high-impact,...

SAP Functional Consultant (Senior) – 3139

A client in the automobile industry is looking for a SAP MM Functional Consultant (Senior)Role Title (Role Level): SAP Functional Consultant (Senior)Product / Feature Team Information (if applicable)SRM.NEXTESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:· SAP MM Certification· SAP MM...

Application Development Manager (EE) (CPT) – Western Cape Pinelands

ENVIRONMENT:THE visionary mindset with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement of an Application Development Manager is sought by a dynamic Financial Services Group to align technical goals with business objectives. You will be responsible for overseeing the...

Senior Business Analyst – Finance – Western Cape Cape Town

Senior Business Analyst (Finance) Location: On-site - Kuils River, Cape Town Salary: R70,000 per month CTC Type: Full-time, permanentA leading financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join their team. This is a high-impact,...

SAP Functional Consultant (Senior) – 3139 – Gauteng Centurion

A client in the automobile industry is looking for a SAP MM Functional Consultant (Senior)Role Title (Role Level): SAP Functional Consultant (Senior)Product / Feature Team Information (if applicable)SRM.NEXTESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:· SAP MM Certification· SAP MM...

Scrum Master

We are currently seeking dynamic and results-driven Scrum Masters for contract positions based in Pretoria with a hybrid working model. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to lead Agile transformations! 3-6 years solid experience a...

SAP BW Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Join the Tech Revolution as a SAP BW Consultant!Are you ready to turbocharge your IT career with a global automotive leader? Buckle up and join the Teams Information Technology division as a SAP BW ConsultantWe're on the hunt for a tech-savvy, SAP-supercharged...

Web Developer (JavaScript & APIs) at Exclusively Remote

We're looking for a developer with a strong blend of traditional coding and no-code/low-code expertise to help build and streamline internal systems and automations. You'll play a key role in enhancing our operations using tools like n8n, HubSpot, ClickUp, and custom...

Scrum Master – Gauteng Centurion

We are currently seeking dynamic and results-driven Scrum Masters for contract positions based in Pretoria with a hybrid working model. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to lead Agile transformations! 3-6 years solid experience a...

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