Tech integration, talent the key roadblocks to scaling AI in supply chain
More than half (56%) of chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) say integrating AI with legacy systems and processes is a major challenge, and 50% say that they have limited internal expertise or talent to implement and manage AI, according to a survey from Gartner....
Inaccurate risk assessment the top barrier for cyber insurance underwriting
Appetite for offering cyber insurance remains mixed, as difficulties in assessing risks create challenges in ensuring profitability. Insurers need to continuously monitor and adopt to an ever-changing cyber risk landscape. According to a poll conducted by GlobalData...
Technology, talent and trust will define the workplace in 2026
With companies increasingly prioritising their employees, they are also recognising that productivity and engagement are driven by how, when and with whom they collaborate rather than solely where they work. Organisations of all sizes are embracing flexible and hybrid...
The future of gifting is digital
According to Kaspersky’s latest findings, virtual presents and personalised greetings are highly popular for the 2025/2026 holiday season with streaming service subscriptions and gaming credits topping users’ lists. As our everyday activities increasingly migrate into...
Future-proof your career in an AI-driven world
HP recently announced plans to cut between 4 000 and 6 000 jobs by the end of 2028 as part of an AI-driven initiative aimed at reducing costs. And they are not the only ones. Across the tech industry, other big brands like Microsoft, Google and Amazon have all shared...
Watch out for these festive season scams
As the season of giving unfolds, cybercriminals are taking advantage of holiday stress and the rush. In 2025, scams are not only more common, they’re powered by AI and automation, making them harder to spot. Researchers at Check Point detected 33 502 Christmas-themed...
Key AI insights we gained in 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, African businesses can look back on one of the most pivotal years in AI adoption to date, writes Andrew Bourne, regional head of Zoho Southern Africa. Across South Africa, Lagos, and Nairobi, organisations tested, deployed, and learned from...
CIMA finds that uncertainty, poor preparedness impact AI adoption
There’s a significant gap between finance professionals’ expectations of AI’s impact and their organisations’ readiness to adopt it. Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has unveiled findings from its Future-Ready Finance: Technology, Productivity, and...
Agentic AI enters hyper-growth phase
Agentic AI is entering a hyper-growth phase as enterprises accelerate the shift from task-based automation to autonomous, decision-driven systems, with the US and China now steering the global race. As adoption moves rapidly from pilots to production, this new class...
SMEs under relentless cyberattack
Almost 50% of all US-based SMEs (43%) have already experienced a cyber attack. This is the headline finding from a new report released by Guards, which adds that 52% of SMEs still rely on an untrained internal staff member or the business owners themselves to manage...
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Cost optimisation drives FTTB for the SME
Micro, small and medium sized enterprises (MSMEs) comprise 90% of companies globally, providing 70% of employment and nearly 50% of the global gross domestic product (GDP). By Alain Schram, sales manager at Vox They're the heart of the economy and the pulse of growth...
Data quality KPIs critical in driving business success
Data is gold in our increasingly digitised world, just as the value of gold is only realised in the refinement process. Data needs to be refined to unlock its real value. Unrefined data can damage businesses, their competitiveness and ability to capitalise on...
Legal Interact named as Microsoft Inclusion Changemaker
Legal Interact has been named Global Microsoft Partner of the Year in the category of Inclusion Changemaker. The award recognises Legal Interact's pioneering efforts in applying artificial intelligence (AI) to transform legal services and its integration of Microsoft...
Huawei launches its Xinghe Intelligent Network Solution to accelerate digital-intelligent development in Sub-Saharan Africa
The South African leg of the Huawei Network Summit 2024 was successfully held in Johannesburg on July 3. The event brought together more than 700 industry experts, technical leaders, and partners from over 10 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa to explore how network...
TCL unveils LED TV, smart home appliances
TCL Electronics has launched a 115-inch X955 Max QD-Mini LED TV in South Africa, along with a range of upgraded domestic appliances and air conditioners. TCL's 115-inch X955 Max QD-Mini LED TV features a peak brightness of 5 000 nits and over 20 000 local dimming...
Financial resources management drives organisational value
In the post-Covid-19 era, cost containment remains a top priority for most businesses. This presents something of a challenge for data science departments seeking to recruit additional or replacement team members, as the value they bring to the organisation can be...
Why outsourcing payroll could be your business’s best move
Ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time is a non-negotiable priority for all businesses. Accurate payroll fosters trust, enhances job satisfaction and cultivates a positive organisational culture. Yet, the complexity and time commitment required to manage...
The growing role of VR in business and training
Online meetings, hybrid working, an increase in popularity of distance learning and training and online shopping are all a part of our daily lives and, as a result, businesses are looking at ways to still stay connected to employees and customers despite not being in...
Shaping the future of SA’s ICT sector
South Africa's ICT sector is poised for significant growth and innovation, driven by a powerful force: our youth. With approximately 54% of tech professionals in the country under the age of 35, we face a critical strategic question. By Morwesi Ramphenyane, chief...
Addressing cyber security in renewables key for energy security
While renewable energy is a key component to achieving the world's net zero goals, the reality is that there is still work to do to ensure it can be relied upon as a secure energy source. With solar energy backed as one of the world's primary energy sources of the...
Scrum Master
Job description:The scrum master will lead a team that ensures self-organisation and the ability to make changes quickly. The role will ensure that agile principles and concepts are adhered to ensure effective preparation of the product backlog, sprint backlog and...
Technical Business Analyst (Salesforce) (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:A highly strategic Technical Business Analyst who is driven by results, quality, and continuous improvement is wanted to join the high-performance team of a leading Asset Management Firm. You will act as a key bridge between stakeholders and delivery teams...
Scrum Master – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job description:The scrum master will lead a team that ensures self-organisation and the ability to make changes quickly. The role will ensure that agile principles and concepts are adhered to ensure effective preparation of the product backlog, sprint backlog and...
Technical Business Analyst (Salesforce) (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A highly strategic Technical Business Analyst who is driven by results, quality, and continuous improvement is wanted to join the high-performance team of a leading Asset Management Firm. You will act as a key bridge between stakeholders and delivery teams...
Scrum Master
Job purposeCapable of facilitating technical discussions (architecture trade-offs, technical debt, refactoring, release planning) without acting as the tech lead.Ability to identify and help remove technical impediments.Comfortable translating between business...
Data Technologist
An opportunity exists for a skilled Data Technologist to support operational and investigative data needs through advanced data sourcing, analysis, database development, and reporting. The role focuses on transforming complex financial and transactional data into...
Scrum Master – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job purposeCapable of facilitating technical discussions (architecture trade-offs, technical debt, refactoring, release planning) without acting as the tech lead.Ability to identify and help remove technical impediments.Comfortable translating between business...
Data Technologist – Gauteng Centurion
An opportunity exists for a skilled Data Technologist to support operational and investigative data needs through advanced data sourcing, analysis, database development, and reporting. The role focuses on transforming complex financial and transactional data into...
Data Technologist at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSE Source, gather, scope and map of statistical and visual/spatial information to respond to the operational data needs of the organisation. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Data Engagement and Requirements Analysis • Engage with business teams to understand project...
SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST
Role SummaryThe incumbent will investigate, document, and implement technology systems relating to Accessing Funding, ensuring access to capability, market and telemetry solutions. In addition, the SBA will act as the key linkage between business stakeholders, project...
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