SA’s transport system found to deepen inequality
A comprehensive new study by researchers at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has revealed that despite significant investments in public transport, South Africa’s transport system remains unjust – and its burdens fall heaviest on black communities, especially black...
AI to the fore as ransomware professionalises
Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a role in a rapidly-changing threat landscape. Check Point Research’s latest Ransomware Threat Intelligence Report breaks down how the ransomware ecosystem is rapidly transforming. This quarter’s shift includes AI-generated...
How long until we see gender parity?
Globally, women currently hold just 34% of senior leadership positions, up 0.5 percentage points from 2024, according to the 2025 Grant Thornton Women in Business report. At this pace, we’ll not see gender parity in senior management roles in mid-market companies...
Air cargo demand rises in January
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2025 global air cargo markets showing that total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 3,2% compared to January 2024 levels (3,6% for international operations) for an 18th...
Global fintech investment hits a seven-year low
2024 was another difficult year for fintech, with just $95,6-billion of investment globally across 4 639 deals. Both global fintech investment and the number of deals fell to levels not seen since 2017, according to the Pulse of Fintech H2’24, a bi-annual report...
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...
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Datacentrix is first local Rubrik Elite level partner
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NoPBX enables app-based switchboard creation
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Handling a crisis must be part of a modern leader’s skillset
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Embedded finance in the age of e-commerce
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What is needed for lasting organisational change
If organisations want to compete and thrive in today's fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape - change is not only inevitable but essential. Change strategies are crucial in various scenarios, including when an organisation suffers from market disruptions,...
Personalised, proficient customer service will safeguard jobs
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Loadshedding drives convergence of IT and facilities
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SA doesn’t need faster internet
When Ray Kurzweil coined the phrase 'the second half of the chessboard', I don't think he foresaw it being used to describe the technology quandary we find ourselves in today. By Paul Colmer, exco member at Wireless Access Provider's Association (WAPA) If you're not...
A step-by-step guide to the multicloud
Over the past decade, cloud offerings have evolved significantly, transforming the way medium-sized businesses (MBs) operate. Cloud computing has made it possible for MBs to access enterprise-level technology and infrastructure without the high costs traditionally...
Why zero trust helps unlock security resilience
Speaking to many CISOs, it's clear that many security executives view zero trust as a journey that can be difficult to start, and one that even makes identifying successful outcomes a challenge. Simultaneously, the topic of security resilience has risen up the C-level...
Back-End Developer (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client is a professional management consultancy and IT services provider, focused on delivering creative and innovative digital solutions. Their client base includes both startups and large corporations, but their mission...
Senior IT Project Manager at Cloud Migration Specialists – Gauteng Randburg
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Full Stack Developer (Node.js, Electron, React Native) (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a seasoned Full Stack Developer who thrives on building efficient, lean systems that work in the real world — not just the cloud, is wanted by our client, a dynamic provider of Software Solutions & Real-Time Data Analytics....
BI & Reporting Analyst (CH1110)
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Full Stack Developer (Node.js, Electron, React Native) (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a seasoned Full Stack Developer who thrives on building efficient, lean systems that work in the real world — not just the cloud, is wanted by our client, a dynamic provider of Software Solutions & Real-Time Data Analytics....
BI & Reporting Analyst (CH1110) – Western Cape Kuils River
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Senior Data Engineer – Gauteng Centurion
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