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...

The Gentlemen ransomware group expands operations

New Kaspersky GReAT (Global Research and Analysis Team) research into the rapidly growing ransomware group known as The Gentlemen has showed that the attackers have evolved their tactics through new custom-built tools – a backdoor designed to facilitate information...

Nvidia Vera Rubin delivers supercomputers for science

Nvidia today announced the Nvidia Vera Rubin platform, delivering supercomputers for science, combining native double-precision (FP64) performance, Nvidia CUDA-X libraries and the full-stack capabilities of the Nvidia AI platform. Bringing together Nvidia’s complete...

Economic activity flattens, but outlook is optimistic

After ending 2025 on a strong note, the PayInc Economic Index, which reflects the value of monthly electronic transactions cleared through PayInc, moderated in January 2026. However, improving economic conditions and ongoing structural reforms continue to signal...

Global technology spending set to hit $5,6trn this year

Global technology spending is forecast to grow by 7,8% in 2026 to reach $5,6-trillion, up from $5,2-trillion in 2025. According to Forrester’s Global Tech Market Forecast, 2025 To 2030, despite US tariffs most countries will see similar economic growth in 2026...

Africa’s AI moment could be a strategic lever

A new report from the AI company SAS Institute and the Global Centre on AI Governance challenges the image of the Global South as a region that is lagging behind in AI development. Instead, the report highlights crucial opportunities for these countries to take an...

Workers are staying in their jobs, but quietly checking out

There’s a powerful new shift in worker behaviour: the rise of "Job Hugging". ManpowerGroup’s new 2026 Global Talent Barometer reveals that employees are increasingly choosing safety over satisfaction, holding tightly to the security of their current job while quietly...

Valentine’s spend expected to rise

FNB expects higher customer spending around Valentine’s Day in 2026, supported by the fact that the holiday falls on a Saturday, giving consumers a full weekend to celebrate. The extended timing is expected to drive increased spend across dining, travel,...

Typo domains target top brands

Digital squatting has reached unprecedented levels, with cybercriminals registering thousands of lookalike domains designed to impersonate the world’s most recognisable brands. New research by Decodo analysed domain permutations for 20 popular brands visited in...

Don’t be a victim in the month of love

February is traditionally a time when people seek companionship with the hope of finding true love. But, while many are searching for genuine relationships, scammers are equally active, preying on emotional vulnerability and the desire for connection. The Southern...

NASA tracks glacial changes

For the first time, scientists have created a comprehensive global dataset revealing how the world's glaciers speed up and slow down with the seasons. Published in Science in November 2025, this groundbreaking study analysed over 36 million satellite image pairs -...

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Trend Micro debuts Inline NDR

Trend Micro has announced Inline NDR, available in the Trend Vision One platform where it improves detection and response across all security functions rather than operating as an isolated solution. NDR tools are commonly deployed in large enterprises that have many...

KID Group marks 25th anniversary with leadership changes

Knowledge Integration Dynamics (KID) Group has announced key leadership changes as part of its growth and succession strategy. The group, which marks its 25th anniversary this year, continues to expand its capabilities and footprint to help customers keep pace with...

Open source and the future of AI

It's one thing to answer the IT challenges of today, but today is fleeting, and tomorrow is here before we know it, writes Chris Wright, chief technology officer and senior vice-president: global engineering at Red Hat. At Red Hat Summit and AnsibleFest you've seen...

Coursera celebrates AI Appreciation Day with new courses

In celebration of AI Appreciation Day, Coursera, a global online learning platform, has launched several new initiatives to empower individuals and institutions with GenAI skills. These include a new selection of GenAI-focused content and credentials, enhancements to...

Epson wins WorldStar Global Packaging Awards 2024

Epson's high-performance cushioning material made from used copier paper has won a WorldStar Global Packaging Awards 2024 in the Electronics category. This is the second time that Epson has received a WorldStar Award, the first being in 2007 for ink packaging for...

Accountability deficit hampers good governance

We are not doing enough to hold delinquent directors accountable - and that's having a knock-on impact on the overall state of governance. By Vikeshni Vandayar, executive: governance and corporate services at the Institute of Directors of South Africa (IoDSA) The King...

Liquid C2 launches Cloudmania in Egypt

Liquid C2 has expanded its Cloudmania business into the Egyptian channel partner ecosystem. Cloudmania is Liquid C2's distribution business unit for cloud and cyber security solutions, with operations in 35 countries across the Middle East and Africa. Cloudmania's...

SA travel fintech scores $300k funding from US investors

South African travel-focused fintech TurnStay.com has secured $300 000 (over R5,4-million) funding from Silicon Valley and New York-based investors: DFS Lab and DCG. The company plans to use the funding to expand the business into Africa and build on the significant...

How AI is fuelling data democratisation

Data democratisation has emerged as a key data trend for 2024. With many companies incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into the data lifecycle and the use of it starting to grow exponentially, there is potential to combine these two components and transform how...

How printing technology is evolving and changing future workplaces

The hybrid workplace is here to stay as companies increasingly integrate remote working capabilities into their structures and cultures. Within this context, printing technology has emerged as a crucial factor in ensuring employees are able to meet their full...

Linux Engineer at Ntice Sourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd.

Are you a technically strong Linux professional looking to grow your career within a high-performance managed services environment? Our client is seeking a Linux Engineer to join their dynamic technical team, delivering secure, scalable, and reliable infrastructure...

Senior BI Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

BI Development & DeliveryDesign and develop Power BI reports and dashboards that provide actionable insights. Build complex DAX formulas and calculations to support advanced analytics. Develop and maintain BI data models from the ground up, ensuring scalability...

SharePoint Specialist at Mintek – Gauteng Randburg

Introduction The candidate will be responsible for SharePoint application development and support. Duties & ResponsibilitiesKEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:Provide technical and functional SharePoint support to Mintek users.Designing, coding and implementing SharePoint...

Systems Operations Administrator (Somerset West)

ENVIRONMENT:CONFIGURE and manage network infrastructure, manage and automate software installations while managing Microsoft 365 services as the next Systems Operations Administrator wanted by a dynamic provider of comprehensive IT solutions. Applicants will require...

Senior Java Developer – (Sandton – Hybrid)

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...

Systems Analyst

Job purposeUnderstand the business requirements, and through a structured process, document, validate and translate it into functional specifications that are used by developers to develop a technical solution. Test and validate the functionality of the technical...

Senior Front End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Ready to build the digital showroom of the future? As a Senior Front-End Developer, you'll be at the heart of a modern retail sales platform that powers how vehicles are configured, sold, contracted and delivered across global markets. Your mission is simple (but...

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