The human impact of AI forces a redesign in how we work

We are living through one of the most significant transformations in the history of work, writes Aparna Nair, chief talent, leadership and culture officer at IBM. AI is reshaping roles, rewiring workflows, and redefining the nature of performance itself. Yet, a new...

IBM debuts sub-1nm chip in miniaturisation first

IBM has found a way to further miniaturise chips, with the introduction of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a transistor architecture at the 0,7nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an industry facing the...

Flexible, AI-driven, multi-income careers: Gen Z wants it all

Gen Z professionals are rethinking their careers, embracing flexible, AI-enabled and multi-income pathways to build long-term earning potential, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). AI is not just another wave of innovation - it is part...

AI coding costs set to outstrip developer salaries

By 2028, AI coding costs will overtake the average developer’s salary due to rising large language model (LLM) token consumption and the shift to consumption-based licensing models, according to Gartner. AI tokens are the units of data processed by generative...

CEOs take the lead as AI investment gains pace

Corporate AI investment is growing significantly and it’s not about to slow down. Companies are planning to double their spending on the technology in 2026, accounting for about 1,7% of revenues - more than twice the increase for 2025. Meanwhile, CEOs are rolling up...

Global AI spend could pass $2,5trn in 2026

Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2,52-trillion in 2026, a 44% increase year-over-year, according to Gartner. "AI adoption is fundamentally shaped by the readiness of both human capital and organisational processes, not merely by financial investment,”...

AI fuels push to enhance IT skills

African organisations are rushing to enhance their traditional IT skills base in the wake of accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). According to a new report by SAP, two-thirds of organisations in Africa have introduced career development initiatives...

SAPICS finds perceptions exacerbate gender gaps

Women and men in supply chain management leadership have quite different realities when it comes to workplace fairness - 89% of men asserting that career advancement opportunities are equal for both genders and only 57% of women surveyed feeling the same way. More...

Prepare now for 2026’s cybersecurity threats

As we approach 2026, the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve rapidly, presenting both new challenges and opportunities for organisations worldwide. By Greg Strydom, MD of Think Tank Software Solutions Recent data highlights the urgency: 78% of South African...

Single-vendor SASE to dominate the market

According to a recently published forecast report from Dell’Oro Group the global Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market is forecast to rise to $17-billion by 2029, representing a 12% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). Enterprises continue to invest in branch and...

Don’t underestimate the threat to your organisation

One of the core reasons why businesses remain vulnerable to cyberthreats is that they underestimate their risk or overestimate the strength of their existing defences. According to a recent Kaspersky survey entitled “Cybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge...

Security and resilience key to Power 11

Kathy Gibson reports – One of the best-funded industries in the world is cybercrime. Indeed, it generated revenue of more than $10-trillion last year – close to double what the next-biggest industry  (pharmaceuticals) – earned. So it shouldn’t be a surprise that a...

SA channel welcomes IBM’s Power 11

Kathy Gibson reports – IBM’s Power 11 launch is one of the company’s most significant in recent years: the new technology promises to improve customers’ productivity and reduce costs, while paving the road to full artificial intelligence (AI) value. The last couple of...

Strategies for mitigating SA’s talent crisis

South African organisations are navigating a complex and rapidly evolving talent landscape. With global trends reshaping local realities, the battle to attract, engage and retain top talent is intensifying. “Employers must critically assess the effectiveness of their...

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Collaboration technology advances are an opportunity and threat

Most businesses are operating in rapidly changing and evolving environments, where new technologies and market supply convergence are causing industry disruptions that force them to not only adapt their business model, products and services, but most importantly, how...

Vertiv opens office, customer showroom in Lagos

Vertiv is continuing to invest in the African continent, with the opening of a new Nigerian office and customer showroom in Lagos. The new local facility will provide Nigerian customers and partners with first-hand experience of a range of Vertiv thermal management,...

MomConnect celebrates 9th birthday

MomConnect, the maternal health program initiated by the South African National Department of Health in partnership with Reach Digital Health, is celebrating nine years in transforming maternal and infant healthcare. Launched in 2014, MomConnect offers personalised,...

Alexandre Brousse to lead Dell EMEA channel organisation at Dell

Dell Technologies has appointed Alexandre Brousse as EMEA channel lead, effective October 1. He succeeds Anwar Dahab, who has been appointed to lead Dell Technologies in France. Brousse will work with the EMEA Channel team to deliver a customer-centric and...

Don’t let scammers score a try at the Rugby World Cup

Amid the excitement and anticipation of the Rugby World Cup being held in France, there is a darker game unfolding: cybercriminals lurking in the shadows are ready to intercept unsuspecting fans searching for last-minute deals. They exploit the eagerness, the hunger...

Microsoft fuels AI skills with SMME training

With the number of small, medium, and micro-enterprises (SMMEs) in South Africa increasing by almost 6% year on year, and with transformative technologies like AI gaining momentum in and for businesses, Microsoft South Africa has embarked on an AI-driven technology...

Gerhard Fourie joins Nutanix channel team

Nutanix has announced the appointment of Gerhard Fourie as channel sales manager for sub-Saharan Africa and Indian Ocean Islands (SSA and IOI). Based in Johannesburg, Fourie will focus on channel sales management, business development, and fostering relationships with...

IoDSA and King Committee welcome proposed committee amendments

The Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA) and the King Committee have broadly welcomed the amendments relating to social and ethics committees (SECs) in the Companies Amendment Bills. Professor Parmi Natesan, CEO of the IoDSA, supports the new clause (6A)...

CMC Networks, Connectbase partner to automate quoting

CMC Networks and Connectbase have partnered to deliver automated connectivity quoting in more than 60 countries across Africa and the Middle East. CMC Networks' pricing data and network footprint will be available on Connectbase's Configure Price Quote (CPQ) platform,...

Zebra Technologies ramps up rewards for channel partners

Zebra Technologies has revamped and relaunched its Zebra Rewards programme for channel partners as part of wider initiatives to develop its channel partner ecosystem and reward excellence. The Zebra Rewards programme recognises outstanding achievements by channel...

Senior Business Analyst – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Bellville is currently looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Informatics, Actuarial Science, or...

Verification Analyst – BBBEE

This verification consultants are looking for a Verification analyst to join their team.Role and ResponsibilitiesInformation gathering, analysing and reporting of B-BBEE information.Support Pre-audits and on-site co-ordinationRequirementsOne to two year experience...

Infrastructure Cloud Engineer

Drive cloud innovation in a global organisation at the forefront of Microsoft technology. Is this you? You're a solution-focused, proactive team player who thrives in fast-changing environments. With a strong grasp of cloud technologies and a passion for Microsoft...

Senior Back-End Software Developer – JHB

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, an AgriTech start-up with offices in Johannesburg, is seeking a Senior Back-End Developer to help build a robust and scalable SaaS platform for the agricultural sector. They are looking for a pragmatic, solution-oriented developer who thrives...

Verification Analyst – BBBEE – Remote Remote

This verification consultants are looking for a Verification analyst to join their team.Role and ResponsibilitiesInformation gathering, analysing and reporting of B-BBEE information.Support Pre-audits and on-site co-ordinationRequirementsOne to two year experience...

Senior Back-End Software Developer – JHB – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, an AgriTech start-up with offices in Johannesburg, is seeking a Senior Back-End Developer to help build a robust and scalable SaaS platform for the agricultural sector. They are looking for a pragmatic, solution-oriented developer who thrives...

Senior IT Security Specialist

A well-established short term insurer is seeking to appoint a Senior IT Security Specialist To actively protect the organizations information technology assets and infrastructure from external or internal threats and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory...

IT Senior Security Engineer

Be the shield-drive advanced cyber defence in a global, fast-paced environment. Is this you? You're highly organised, analytical, and thrive in complex environments. You have a passion for cybersecurity and emerging threats, with a curious mindset that fuels your love...

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