The growing importance of AI sovereignty

A new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value finds that as enterprises embed AI deeper into core business operations, most surveyed organisations remain locked into AI systems they cannot easily change - reinforcing the growing importance of AI...

The glue that holds the Sagrada Familia towers together

The construction of the Sagrada Familia’s central towers marks the most complex structural challenge in the basilica’s history. It is also a novel and unexpected use of superglue. An advanced Loctite solution from Henkel has been instrumental in raising the dramatic...

Why don’t cancer medicines work the same for everyone?

By Susanna Ray - Cancer treatment has become more precise over time, as doctors first classified the disease by where it began in the body and, more recently, by the mutations found inside cancer cells to help find the right drugs to treat it. But why can two people...

Location data sharing raises privacy risks

Your mobile browsers could be sharing your location data. To understand the extent of location tracking in mobile browsers, cybersecurity firm Surfshark has analysed 15 popular applications and discovered that more than half of them gather location data. Four of them...

Reputation has a monetary value

Corporate reputation now has measurable value: companies with strong reputations can realize as much as 4,78% in additional annual shareholder returns, creating a global "Reputation Economy" worth an estimated $7,07-trillion, according to a new study from Burson. The...

Gen Z mental health takes a knock

A new analysis of national mental health data, conducted by Cognitive FX, shows that Generation Z adults in the US have experienced a dramatic decline in their self‑reported emotional well‑being over the past six years.  The analysis draws on data from the Gallup...

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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Digital tech improves claim management, CX

Getting an insurance claim processed can be an extremely frustrating and time-consuming process for both the broker and the client unless the insurer is clear on its communication with the clients and treats each client as a priority. By Debbie George, head of broker...

Africa is reaping the benefits of digital payments

There's no escaping the fact that cash still plays an incredibly important role in Africa. According to McKinsey, cash still accounts for approximately 90% of payments across the continent. But, things are changing with more and more businesses and consumers adopting...

What the future holds for cybercrime

The world of work experienced a significant transformation in late 2022 with the introduction of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) in the global market. This breakthrough technology has shifted from being a mere possibility to a tangible reality. However, it is...

Wetility raises close to R1bn in funding

Business is all about solving problems which customers are willing to pay for. South Africa currently has an energy crisis and entrepreneurs who can alleviate the pain felt by most South African households are likely to be in demand. One of the entrepreneurs solving...

The future of innovative business lies at the edge

With the rapid evolution of technology, businesses worldwide are embracing strategies that place customers at the heart of their operations. One pivotal technology leading this change is edge computing. This is according to Nathi Dube, director of PBT Innovation at...

Embracing generative AI to automate CX

For a very long time, artificial intelligence (AI) has promised a lot while remaining inaccessible to ordinary people. You'd read a headline about legal researchers using an AI tool to fight traffic fines or medical scientists using it to more accurately identify...

Mastering the multi-cloud

Spurred on by the pandemic, many organisations greatly accelerated their digital transformation plans over the past three years. Digital transformation became an existential necessity, which entailed migrating to or more fully adopting the cloud. By Bertrandt Delport,...

Email best practices under the spotlight

Just about every organisation in the world relies on email. And yet, securing this mission-critical platform is often not treated with the diligence that is required. One of the best ways to mitigate against the threat of compromise is a combination of user education,...

Peach Payments offers daily settlements for all merchants

Online payment platform Peach Payments now offers all its South African merchants free daily automated settlements. This means payments processed via Peach Payments will automatically be transferred to online businesses' bank accounts the next business day at no...

IT Support Technician (CH1171)

Our client, leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payment solutions, is looking for an IT Support Technician to join their growing team.The role requires a proactive and reliable individual with strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a...

Junior Data Analyst

Skills:2 years of working experience in an IT environment Experience in working on IT enterprise Azure-based data solutions Experience with Power BI, Power Query, T-SQL and visualizing Experience with Experience in gathering requirements and transition it to designs...

IT Support Technician (CH1171) – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Our client, leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payment solutions, is looking for an IT Support Technician to join their growing team.The role requires a proactive and reliable individual with strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a...

Junior Data Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria

Skills:2 years of working experience in an IT environment Experience in working on IT enterprise Azure-based data solutions Experience with Power BI, Power Query, T-SQL and visualizing Experience with Experience in gathering requirements and transition it to designs...

Cyber Security Engineer

Senior Cybersecurity EngineerProtect businesses from evolving digital threats!R 1,000,000 - R 1,430,000 per annumJoin a leading IT support and solutions company dedicated to empowering the future of learning, transforming healthcare with smart solutions, and...

Business Analyst

THE OPPORTUNITY THAT AWAITS YOU Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for bridging business needs and technical solutions? We're seeking a dynamic Business Analyst to join a high-impact team driving performance, integration, and innovation across enterprise...

Software Tester

We're looking for a skilled Software Tester to ensure the quality and reliability of our client's software products. You'll identify defects, execute test cases, and collaborate closely with developers, designers, and product managers to maintain high standards...

Cyber Security Engineer – Gauteng Gauteng

Senior Cybersecurity EngineerProtect businesses from evolving digital threats!R 1,000,000 - R 1,430,000 per annumJoin a leading IT support and solutions company dedicated to empowering the future of learning, transforming healthcare with smart solutions, and...

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