IBM a step closer to building a fault-tolerant quantum computer
IBM has been selected for Stage C, the third phase of the Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI) led by DARPA - the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency – which will advance it through DARPA's verification process in which independent experts extensively test...
Underfunding a leading cause of AI failures for SA firms
South African organisations whose AI ambitions outrun their budgets are seven times more likely to say AI has fallen short, according to preliminary results from DayOne’s State of AI Delivery in South Africa survey. Of the more than 170 employees, founders, managers...
Standard Bank Group and Huawei Forge Strategic Cloud Partnership to Drive Digital and Intelligent Finance in Africa
Standard Bank has deepened its strategic technology collaboration with Huawei as the Group accelerates the modernisation of its banking platforms to support growth, innovation and greater financial inclusion across the African continent. Announced at HUAWEI CONNECT...
AI makes critical thinking a workforce priority
A new global study from the IBM for Business Value points to a disconnect between the skills chief human resource officers (CHROs) say AI requires and those employees prioritise. While 71% of CHROs identify the ability to supervise, validate and override AI outputs as...
Execs see AI value, but ROI is still elusive
More than eight out of 10 executives see value when implementing artificial intelligence (AI) into their businesses, but just a quarter of them are seeing a return on investment (ROI). Almost all of those surveyed in a new Google Cloud report stated that AI agents...
New playbook needed to unlock the value of AI agents
As AI agents move beyond experimentation, companies must decide not just where to deploy them, but how work itself should change. A new report from The Conference Board offers a five-stage framework for redesigning work around AI to produce measurable business value....
As burnout rises, experts advise prioritising connection
As September's focus on suicide prevention and mental wellbeing prompts renewed conversations about mental health, South Africans are encouraged to focus on one of the most powerful protective factors available across every stage of life: meaningful social connection....
Social engineering with deepfakes on the rise
A significant 41% of chief information security officers (CISOs) reported at least one social engineering incident involving a deepfake during an employee audio call in the previous 12 months, and 36% reported one during a video call, according to a survey by Gartner....
More rogue AI attacks reported
Hardly a week goes by without a new report of an artificial intelligence (AI) agent going rogue and hacking external systems. It has come to light that OpenAI agents have infiltrated US government web sites, specifically the Education Department, the Commerce...
Microsoft debuts new Copilot app
Microsoft has introduced a new version of Copilot, which it describes as connecting the tools people use today with a the next generation of capabilities they’ll need to build, customize and scale AI across work. The Copilot app now has three new capabilities: Home is...
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How to test for AI-ready healthcare data
Healthcare AI is moving quickly from ambition to implementation, but the harder question is whether the data environment can support it in practice, writes Reven Singh, solutions engineer at InterSystems South Africa. In South Africa, healthcare information often...
WISPs should start planning now for the next wireless phase
South Africa's wireless industry now has a clearer view of the next phase of spectrum allocation. However, operators cannot treat the innovation spectrum bands as immediately available for deployment. By Teresa Huysamen, wireless business unit manager at Duxbury...
Successful business transformation is an endurance race, not a sprint
For many organisations, enterprise transformation begins with technology. Yet despite significant investment in ERP platforms, AI initiatives and digital modernisation, many transformation programmes continue to fall short of delivering their intended business value....
Why hybrid cloud became a compromise and what comes next
For more than a decade, hybrid clouds have been positioned as the ideal middle ground in enterprise IT. It promised flexibility without disruption and transformation without upheaval. In theory, it offered the perfect balance between on-premises control and cloud...
Why SA’s advanced AI voice bots could become (polite) high-tech roadblocks
When a consumer calls a service line, they do not care about the size of an organisation’s large language model (LLM) or the neural networks running behind it. They want their query resolved. By Bruce von Maltitz, CEO of 1Stream Many South African organisations...
Omnichannel communication a critical defence against digital fraud
Digital payments may be accelerating the growth of West Africa’s economy, but with new fraud tactics emerging, organisations are increasingly relying on omnichannel communication to protect both customers and brands. By Olatayo Ladipo-Ajai, country manager at Infobip...
What happens when the cyber lock fails?
For years, cybersecurity strategies have focused on a single goal: keeping attackers out. Firewalls were strengthened, access controls were tightened, and policies were stacked higher with the hope that stronger defences would guarantee safety. However, as cyber...
Super El Niño highlights urgent green skills need
Warnings of a Super El Niño event for the 2026/2027 season has drawn attention to heightened risks of droughts, floods and major agricultural disruptions across South Africa, reinforcing the immediate need for climate resilience measures. The US National Oceanic and...
FNB Connect adds sub-R5k devices
FNB Connect now offers more than 160 technology products priced below R5 000. The range includes smartphones, tablets, wearables, gaming accessories, premium audio products, smart home devices and health technology, helping customers access the technology they need...
Strategix expands enterprise cloud through Nutanix partnership
Strategix has joined the Nutanix Elevate Partner Program as a Reseller and Managed Service Provider (MSP) partner, expanding its ability to help organisations modernise infrastructure, simplify cloud operations and accelerate digital transformation. As organisations...
Full Stack Java Developer (Stellenbosch Hybrid) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:BUILD and improve the software that powers products and operations across Africa of a fast-growing FinTech company as its next Full Stack Java Developer. You'll work across the full development lifecycle, partnering with your team to design, build and...
Project Manager
The Intermediate Project Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of software projects of moderate complexity. This role manages the full project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, and ensures delivery within agreed scope, timeframes,...
Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg
The Intermediate Project Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of software projects of moderate complexity. This role manages the full project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, and ensures delivery within agreed scope, timeframes,...
Senior Backend Developer (C# & C++) – Centurion /JHB
ENVIRONMENT:A leading Security Solutions provider is seeking an Intermediate C++ Backend Engineer to join its technology team. This role focuses on the design, development, and maintenance of high-performance backend applications responsible for processing large...
Senior Backend Developer (C# & C++) – Centurion /JHB – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A leading Security Solutions provider is seeking an Intermediate C++ Backend Engineer to join its technology team. This role focuses on the design, development, and maintenance of high-performance backend applications responsible for processing large...
SAP ABAP Developer and Integration Support Engineer
Our Client are looking for a technically curious SAP ABAP Developer to join a complex technical environment supporting Finance systems and custom SAP applications. Requirements 3-5 years' SAP ABAP development experienceStrong ABAP development, debugging and...
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ENVIRONMENT:THE expertise of a Data Scientist with experience in GCP (Google Cloud Platform) and its products like LookerStudio, Colab and BigQuery is sought by a fast-growing FinTech company. You will analyse complex data sets, create insightful visualizations, and...
Data Scientist (LookerStudio, Colab, BigQuery) (Stellenbosch Hybrid) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:THE expertise of a Data Scientist with experience in GCP (Google Cloud Platform) and its products like LookerStudio, Colab and BigQuery is sought by a fast-growing FinTech company. You will analyse complex data sets, create insightful visualizations, and...
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Reverside is an established it services provider focusing on delivering high-quality software development, it resourcing, digital transformation, and systems support solutions. We are always looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team and contribute to...
Cyber Security Cloud Specialist at reversidesoftwaresolutionspt – Western Cape Cape Town
Reverside is an established it services provider focusing on delivering high-quality software development, it resourcing, digital transformation, and systems support solutions. We are always looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team and contribute to...
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