Defences improve, but ransomware still threatens SA businesses
Almost two-thirds (63%) of ransomware incidents in South Africa resulted in data being encrypted over the past year, according to the new State of Ransomware in South Africa 2026 report from Sophos. This is above the global average of 56% and an increase from the 60%...
Ensure your AI adds value
Kathy Gibson reports from InterSystems Summit in Sandton - The true impact of artificial intelligence (AI) could be both more and less than organisations expect. This is the word from Jonathan Tullett, research director of IDC, who explains that an AI project could be...
OpenAI discloses new agent issues, sets up reporting framework
OpenAI has revealed that six new incidents of unexpected or concerning AI model behaviour have come to light, prompting it to update its framework for reporting model misalignment. The best-known recent incident was an OpenAI agent acting autonomously to hack a...
How to beat the runaway cost of AI tokens
Kathy Gibson reports from Nutanix .Next in Sandton - For much of the 20th century, oil was the currency that drove the economy. As we entered the 21st century, businesses started to refer to data as the “new oil”. Today, organisations are realising that data is only...
SA consumers comfortable with AI making financial decisions
Consumers are ready to take the next step in their relationship with artificial intelligence (AI) with four in 10 South African consumers comfortable with AI agents applying for credit, according to new research from Experian. The study – AI in Risk: The Rise of...
Trustworthy practices boost companies’ ROI in AI
A new SAS report with research insights by IDC uncovers what’s powering the organisations winning the race to profit from their AI investments: embracing trustworthy AI measures. Organisations applying trustworthy AI practices were 15 times more likely to report...
The stark state of SA’s infrastructure and the hidden business risk
South Africa loses nearly half (47,3%) of all municipal water supplied through leaks, infrastructure failures, and other non-revenue losses, while copper theft is estimated to cost the economy more than R45-billion a year, and road maintenance backlogs exceed...
Inflation expectations cause for optimism
The Bureau of Economic Research at Stellenbosch University has released its third-quarter survey on inflation expectations and, writes Johann Els, chief economist at PSG Financial Services, it was quite encouraging. First, the overall survey results showed unchanged...
Building more agile and productive organisations
More flexible ways of working could unlock billions of rands in productivity gains by helping businesses attract and retain talent, and protect critical knowledge, according to new economic modelling from Arup and International Workplace Group (IWG). As businesses...
Trailblazing SA schools urged to apply for $1-million prize
Applications for the second annual $1-million Global Schools Prize are now open and South African schools which are reimagining education for the future are being encouraged to apply. Founded by renowned education pioneer and philanthropist Sunny Varkey, the Global...
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Escalating risk demands a broader reinsurance leadership pipeline
The demands of the reinsurance sector provide a timely opportunity to consider how specialist industries can benefit from more inclusive pathways to leadership, writes Izabela Stofberg, chief underwriting officer at Santam Re. Attracting, developing and retaining the...
Why your cloud journey must start with a ‘gearlock’ mindset
Recently, I was involved in a discussion with an acquaintance about a home-security upgrade, writes Allan Juma, lead cyber security engineer at ESET. The additional investment was not necessarily on the radar, except that the person told me that he had suspected...
True customer enablement starts on the inside
The telecommunications industry is renowned for being slow and transactional, where larger players set the terms in a cold, utility-driven relationship. By Graeme Thomson, chief operating officer at Backspace Technologies However, as organisations of all sizes will...
SA SMEs use AI but many still don’t know where it fits
More than half of South African small businesses are now using AI tools daily or weekly, but many are still struggling to understand where the technology fits into their operations. Xero's 2026 State of South African Small Business report found that 52% are using AI...
Visibility before velocity: Taking control of IT infrastructure costs
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly moving from experimentation to everyday business operations. Whether it's developers using AI-assisted coding tools, knowledge workers leveraging intelligent assistants, or organisations embedding AI into customer experiences,...
ASI, Conekt Group build integrated, governed ICT platform
South African enterprises are facing unprecedented levels of cyber risk, cloud complexity, and compliance demands that outpace the capabilities of their legacy technology infrastructure. Compounding this challenge, operational management is heavily fractured across...
Commercial solar decisions should start with the cost of downtime
Businesses evaluating solar investments should look beyond electricity savings and also assess the true cost of power interruptions, according to Shaune Bouwer, commercial engineering manager at Stage Zero. While residential solar projects are often measured by their...
SA’s biggest tech story is playing out in the sky
There are some major economic transformations that don’t announce themselves. No fanfare, no keynote, no billionaire standing in front of a very large screen. They just quietly become the thing that everything else depends on. Roads did it. Electricity did it. The...
Data centres could unlock a new wave of economic growth
The South African Human Rights Commission has raised important questions about the human rights implications of data centres at a time when digital infrastructure is becoming increasingly important to South Africa's future. It's a conversation we should be having,...
The future of virtualisation isn’t just VMs
If your virtualisation vendor just changed its licensing terms, you are probably staring at a bigger bill and a shorter runway to decide what comes next. The platform you choose in response will shape how your team operates for years, not just what you pay this...
Embedded Software Engineer – (In-office – Umhlanga)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading South African technology company is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join its Research and Development team. The successful candidate will manage the complete embedded software development lifecycle, designing and delivering scalable,...
Embedded Software Engineer – (In-office – Umhlanga) – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga
ENVIRONMENT:A leading South African technology company is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join its Research and Development team. The successful candidate will manage the complete embedded software development lifecycle, designing and delivering scalable,...
Business Analyst
Our client is a well-established retail and franchise group seeking an experienced Business Analyst based in East London to support business operations through data analysis, systems development, reporting and process improvement. The successful candidate will work...
Business Analyst – Eastern Cape East London
Our client is a well-established retail and franchise group seeking an experienced Business Analyst based in East London to support business operations through data analysis, systems development, reporting and process improvement. The successful candidate will work...
Data Controller
Our client is looking for an experienced ERP Master Data Controller to take responsibility for the accuracy, integrity and ongoing management of master data across the organisation's ERP and connected business systems. The role supports data used across procurement,...
Data Controller – Gauteng Midrand
Our client is looking for an experienced ERP Master Data Controller to take responsibility for the accuracy, integrity and ongoing management of master data across the organisation's ERP and connected business systems. The role supports data used across procurement,...
Data Scientist (LookerStudio, Colab, BigQuery) (Stellenbosch Hybrid)
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...
Cyber Security Cloud Specialist at reversidesoftwaresolutionspt
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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