Despite perceived value, companies lag in digital workplace redesign

Eight in 10 IT decision-makers say the digital workplace is critical to successful AI-led transformation – but only 10% report fundamentally redesigning it for AI. This is among the findings from Lenovo’s sixth Work Reborn report, The AI-ready workplace, which exposes...

In the AI era, control is not enough: you have to prove it

A new report from IBM, Proof, Not Promises: The Digital Sovereignty Index, reveals an “overconfidence gap”: leaders believe they can prove sovereign control of their technology, but the evidence often falls short of the Index’s highest standards. As AI adoption...

AI set to drive a net increase in jobs by 2030

AI is expected to drive a net increase of 1,7-million jobs by 2030, according to Gartner, which says AI will create more jobs than it eliminates - generating 10,6-million new jobs, while removing 8,9-million jobs worldwide by 2030. “Organisations most advanced in AI...

A familiar face takes the reins at Tarsus

By Mark Davison - After months of speculation, Alviva Holdings – parent company of Tarsus Distribution – has announced a new, permanent CEO for one of South Africa’s oldest and leading distributors. Thibault Dousson, currently director of Lenovo’s Solution and...

Customers prefer third-party GenAI to chatbots

Customers are approximately three times more likely to use third-party GenAI tools than company-provided chatbots when resolving customer service issues, according to a survey by Gartner. A Gartner survey of 3 566 B2B and B2C customers, conducted in February and March...

OpenAI adds AI guardrails to Pentagon contract

OpenAI has changed it terms and conditions for the Pentagon contract it won over rival Anthropic over the weekend. The artificial intelligence (AI) developer was awarded the contract when US president Donald Trum ordered that Anthropic’s solutions not be used in...

Digital, AI, crypto-led payments set to transform SA shopping

South African consumers are increasingly embracing innovative payment technologies such as digital wallets, artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency, according to new survey data from Visa. “While traditional payment methods continue to play an important role –...

Cassava Technologies launches Nvidia-powered autonomous network

Cassava Technologies has launched its Cassava Autonomous Network, an agentic solution designed to significantly improve network performance across Africa. The solution is the first African-ready, autonomous network designed to self-optimise mobile Radio Access...

Odine and Cell C plan AI-driven network quality enhancement

Odine and Cell C have signed a proof of concept (PoC) agreement to pioneer artificial intelligence (AI)-driven network quality enhancement technologies. The joint initiative aims to significantly improve network quality and deliver uninterrupted connectivity across...

Airlines record increased cargo, passenger numbers in January

African airlines saw increased numbers of both passengers and cargo during January 2026, but it is still unclear how numbers will be impacted by the ongoing conflict in the Gulf. International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) latest analyses of the passenger market,...

AMD and Meta to deploy 6 Gigawatts of GPUs

AMD and Meta have announced a 6-gigawatt agreement to power Meta’s next generation of AI infrastructure across multiple generations of AMD Instinct GPUs. This agreement expands on the companies’ existing strategic partnership and aligns roadmaps across silicon,...

Vodafone and Amazon Leo extend mobile coverage

Vodafone and Amazon Leo, Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network, have signed an agreement to connect many more 4G and 5G mobile sites in remote areas to improve coverage for customers with limited connectivity across Europe and Africa. With Amazon Leo,...

Huawei’s 5G-A MBH architecture builds for agentic MBB

On the eve of MWC Barcelona 2026, Huawei officially launched its 5G-A Mobile Backhaul Network architecture tailored for the Agentic MBB (Mobile Broadband) era. Defined by core capabilities including 10GE/25GE to the site, L3 to the site, and end-to-end SRv6, the new...

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Create customer-obsessed experiences in B2B

The concept of customer experience (CX) has shifted from customer-centricity to customer obsession, making it much more comprehensive and immersive than ever before. Where customer-centricity sets its sights on understanding and meeting customer needs, customer...

What you need to know about SARS’ increased online duties

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How aspiring tech wizards should write their CV

Hey there, all you tech enthusiasts and future IT stars: are you ready to navigate the complex world of crafting that perfect CV? In today's digital marketplace, your curriculum vitae (CV) is your golden ticket to unlocking IT opportunities, writes Shani van Eck,...

Certifications par for the course in the remote job market

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How AI can boost your data backups

In the event of a data emergency – say, a cyberattack or a natural disaster shutting down a data centre – no organisation wants to worry about whether they have secure, up-to-date backups, and whether they can be easily recovered. By Graham Brown, country manager for...

How to enshrine public safety in SA

With public safety being a key component of any thriving economy and stable civil society, governments and agencies can take a wholesale approach and leverage smart technologies where possible. That said, with that approach comes obligations towards citizen privacy,...

Who’s leading the cultural reset?

In the corporate jungle, there’s one beast that everyone’s trying to tame - company culture. It’s that elusive, invisible force that drives everything from employee engagement to bottom-line profits, writes Craig Raath, master reward specialist (SARA) and executive...

Tough choice for business travellers: privacy or enhanced safety?

Business travel has always involved managing risks, but recent trends have intensified the need for comprehensive data collection - and the challenges that come with it. According to International SOS, there was a 16% increase in security and medical alerts from...

Protect your personal information when gaming

Since its inception in the 1950s, video gaming has grown infinitely more popular, advanced, commercialised, and certainly more legally complicated. By Karl Blom, partner, Prineil Padayachy, senior associate, and Danielle van der Watt, candidate attorney from Webber...

CRM, cloud, data, AI, trust are reshaping African business

Organisations across industries and sectors have prioritised and are fast-tracking digital transformation all through the African continent by leveraging emerging technologies to not only ensure continuity and resiliency, but to also encourage innovation and growth....

Project Manager (Building) – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

You love nothing more than delivering a project on time and in budget and thrive on working on multiple projects at once! Is this you?You are a born project manager with a passion for handling small to medium size refurbishment/fit out projects. You pride yourself in...

Business Analyst

Purpose of Job: To help the business implement technology solutions in a cost effective way by determining the requirements of a project or program, and communicating them clearly to stakeholders, facilitators and partners review, assessment, and development of...

Applications Solutions Architect

Strong technical background in application and cloud-based infrastructure architecture.Solid understanding of mining technical systems and operational technology.Extensive experience in system integration, particularly between source systems and data reporting...

Business Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Purpose of Job: To help the business implement technology solutions in a cost effective way by determining the requirements of a project or program, and communicating them clearly to stakeholders, facilitators and partners review, assessment, and development of...

Applications Solutions Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg

Strong technical background in application and cloud-based infrastructure architecture.Solid understanding of mining technical systems and operational technology.Extensive experience in system integration, particularly between source systems and data reporting...

Junior IT Technician (East London Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE all employee devices and software is functioning optimally as the next Junior IT Technician wanted by a dynamic client based in East London. You will act as the dependable first point of contact for staff, ensuring technical issues are resolved...

Junior IT Technician (East London Onsite) – Eastern Cape East London

ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE all employee devices and software is functioning optimally as the next Junior IT Technician wanted by a dynamic client based in East London. You will act as the dependable first point of contact for staff, ensuring technical issues are resolved...

Project Manager IT

Work Model: 100% Office-BasedContract Type: 6-Month Renewable ContractRate: R475 per hourClosing Date: 04 March 2026 Key Requirements:Proven experience in IT Infrastructure / Transformation Project ManagementStrong background in Software Application & Software...

Project Manager IT – Mpumalanga Kriel

Work Model: 100% Office-BasedContract Type: 6-Month Renewable ContractRate: R475 per hourClosing Date: 04 March 2026 Key Requirements:Proven experience in IT Infrastructure / Transformation Project ManagementStrong background in Software Application & Software...

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