Enterprise AI hits the wall

Enterprise AI is outgrowing the architecture and infrastructure beneath it as data privacy and sovereignty requirements tighten, according to new research from NTT Data. The latest research finds a widening split between enterprises that are redesigning AI for...

Information integrity passes geopolitics as the top risk

Information integrity risk, caused by the proliferation of AI‑enabled decision-making and uncertain AI transparency requirements, gained the top rank of emerging risks for the first quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk...

SA skills gap: Where talent supply and employer demand collide

South Africa faces a persistent disconnect between the talent available in the labour market and the qualifications that employers are seeking, according to the latest Pnet Job Market Trends Report for April. Around half (54%) of job adverts posted in the last 12...

SA’s key industries come under fire from DDoS attacks

South Africa has become one of the most targeted countries globally for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against certain key industries, including financial and computer services. New data from NetScout’s Threat Intelligence Report for the second half of...

IT leaders worry about cybersecurity threats, AI disruptions

Cybersecurity threats and the impact of AI maturity and regulation are the two most significant disruptors facing the industry in the coming year. This is the headline finding from a Veeam Software poll of 250 senior IT and business decision-makers conducted worldwide...

These are the top priorities for CFOs in 2026

Chief financial officers (CFOs) are grappling with a tension between short-term cost-cutting imperatives and long-term growth investments for their 2026 top priorities and challenges, according to a survey by Gartner. “CFOs are navigating a complex, volatile...

Growing demand drives new vehicle sales

New vehicle sales powered through the 50 000-unit volume mark in July, a feat last achieved in March 2023. The positive performance continues 10 consecutive months of increased volumes, the most recent five months registering double-digit growth. July was the best...

Duxbury to distribute MikroTik in SA

Duxbury Networking has announced its official distribution partnership with networking manufacturer MikroTik. “MikroTik brings us a powerful combination of carrier-grade performance and everyday affordability. We are starting with a focused portfolio that supports...

UK organisations moving away from single cloud

Sixty percent of companies in the UK are no longer reliant on a single cloud provider, reflecting a broader effort to avoid overdependence on any one platform amid rising geopolitical uncertainty and growing concerns around digital sovereignty. This is according to...

GenAI for Procurement hits the Trough of Disillusionment

Generative AI (GenAI) for procurement has entered the trough of disillusionment, according to Gartner. While some early adopters are seeing benefits, many organizations are experiencing uneven ROI or falling short of expectations, highlighting the need for a more...

Manufacturing sentiment stays in negative territory

As South Africans woke up to the certainty of 30% tariffs from the US, they also face continued deterioration in manufacturing sentiment. The latest update from the Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for July 2025, which points to this deterioration as it remains...

African airlines see growth in cargo demand

Africa accounted for 2% of total global air cargo market in June 2025. During the month of June 2025, African airlines saw demand (measured by cargo tonne kilometres rise by 3,9% year-on-year, according to data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA)....

Xerox re-enters cut-sheet inkjet market with Kyocera

Following hot on the heels of its acquisition of Lexmark, Xerox has agreed to source Kyocera’s high-speed cut-sheet inkjet production presses, marking the company’s re-entry into the fast-growing cut-sheet inkjet (CSIJ) market and significantly broadening its...

AI investments drive US IT distribution revenues up

The IT distribution channel in North America posted record high sales in the second quarter of 2025, surpassing the previous Q2 high seen during the pandemic. Distributor revenues came in at $21,8-billion, which is a 7,4% increase year-over-year, according to the...

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Embrace next-generation surveillance for safer cities

With the South African government highlighting the importance of building smart cities by integrating advanced technologies to make them more resilient and liveable, the role of next-generation network video and surveillance technologies cannot be ignored. Slade...

How businesses can stay cybersafe this holiday season

It's that time of the year, brimming with vacations, gifts, shopping, and get-togethers. It's also a very opportune time for cybercriminals. We drop our guards the most during the holidays, providing plenty of opportunities for criminals to strike. You can expect many...

Energising Africa’s potential key to prosperity, sustainability

A number of dedicated events and exhibitions took place in Africa this year to spark discussions and inspiration to see the continent rise. Among them were top energy and infrastructure gatherings that confirmed Africa could become the world's largest energy market....

MTN SA launches Skills Academy

MTN South Africa has launched the MTN Skills Academy, a platform aiming to equip young people with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the digital age. Providing a range of courses and training programmes in areas such as coding, web development, digital...

Entersekt acquires Modirum 3-D Secure

Entersekt has acquired the Modirum 3-D Secure software business from digital payment security provider Modirum, for an undisclosed sum. Modirum is a leader in enabling authenticated, card-not-present payments with a history dating back 25 years. Modirum's cloud-based...

Vertiv acquisition boosts liquid cooling portfolio

Vertiv has announced that subsidiaries of the company have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the shares of CoolTera Ltd, a provider of coolant distribution infrastructure for data center liquid cooling technology and certain assets, including...

A snapshot of the FAANG landscape

It has proved to be a mixed quarter for the mighty FAANG+ stocks (comprised of Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google and Microsoft). Fred Razak, chief trading strategist at CMTrading, shares the influences shaping their trajectories and offers insights into what...

CIO challenges – and how to fix them

Across industries, as technology becomes more central to business operations the role of a CIO is increasingly broad. By Dean Wolson, GM:  Lenovo Infrastructure Solutions Group, southern Africa From digital transformation to the carbon footprints of data centres, CIOs...

Key factors in processing payroll in Africa

The workplace has undergone rapid transformation and as businesses transition to compete in the digital economy, business leaders have to take into consideration the impact on core disciplines - especially human capital management and payroll. When it comes to Africa,...

Frontend Developer (Angular / Java) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking an experienced Front End Developer to join a dynamic IT team with our client who is booming in the automotive space in Gauteng. The role involves developing, maintaining, and operating frontend and backend applications, delivering seamless user...

Principal Functional Specialist

We're looking for a Principal Functional Specialist to join a high-performing environment where technology, data, and business operations meet. This is a pivotal role for someone who enjoys optimising complex financial systems, ensuring accuracy across multiple data...

Junior DevOps Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Purpose of the role: The Junior DevOps Engineer plays a supporting role in the development, deployment, and maintenance of automated systems and infrastructure. The incumbent assists senior team members with CI/CD pipeline setup, cloud configuration, and system...

Intermediate Network Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Purpose of the role:The Mid-Level System Support Engineer is responsible for managing and resolving complex system issues across hardware and software platforms. This role focuses on improving system performance and reliability, implementing upgrades and patches, and...

Senior Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Purpose of the RoleThe Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading large-scale, complex projects from initiation through to successful delivery. This role ensures that all project objectives align with organizational goals, budgets, and timelines while...

Principal Functional Specialist – Western Cape Cape Town Region

We're looking for a Principal Functional Specialist to join a high-performing environment where technology, data, and business operations meet. This is a pivotal role for someone who enjoys optimising complex financial systems, ensuring accuracy across multiple data...

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