A new era of connectivity for Africa
The core 2Africa subsea cable system – the first cable to connect East and West Africa in a single, continuous system linking Africa with the Middle East, South Asia, and Europe – has been activated. The new cabling system marks a historic milestone in digital...
Microsoft, Nvidia, Anthropic in strategic partnership
Microsoft, Nvidia and Anthropic have announced new strategic partnerships. Anthropic is scaling its rapidly growing Claude AI model on Microsoft Azure, powered by Nvidia, which will broaden access to Claude and provide Azure enterprise customers with expanded model...
Webb takes a new look at the Sombrero Galaxy
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope recently imaged the Sombrero Galaxy with its NIRCam (Near-Infrared Camera). The image shows dust from the galaxy’s outer ring blocking stellar light from stars within the galaxy. In the central region of the galaxy, the roughly 2 000...
RAG becoming key for deploying GenAI applications
Gartner predicts that organisations will develop 80% of generative AI (GenAI) business applications on their existing data management platforms by 2028 – reducing the complexity and time required to deliver these applications by 50%. “Building GenAI business...
IoT, HPC and cloud access driving digital twins growth
The global digital twins market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35,6% from $5-billion in 2019 to $154-billion by 2030, according to forecasts from GlobalData. Digital twins are increasingly transforming industries such as manufacturing,...
Enterprises double down on network security
Global Network Security revenue reached $6,2-billion in 1Q 2025, expanding 12% year-on-year, according to new research from Dell’Oro Group. The application security and delivery (AS&D) submarket - encompassing Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and Application...
Pick n Pay customers divert 1m plastic items from landfill
Pick n Pay is celebrating an environmental milestone: its Reverse Vending Machines (RVM) customer recycling initiative has now diverted over 1,1-million plastic and packaging recyclable items from landfill. Since launching the pilot in 2018, the RVM initiative has...
Is Bitcoin a safer bet than gold?
As gold prices hover near record highs, driven by insatiable central bank demand, a striking new global poll by deVere Group reveals that 73% of investors aged 24 to 45 now favour Bitcoin over the precious metal as a long-term investment. The survey of 730 clients...
Young workers drive growth in earned wage access
Data from Paymenow reveals that young people are leading the adoption of earned wage access (EWA). The number of active users of the Paymenow platform aged 18 to 33 grew by 132% over the past year, significantly outpacing the platform’s 73% growth among older users....
The devastating impact of cyberattacks on industrial companies
The majority of industrial organisations estimate their financial losses caused by cyberattacks at over $1-million - while almost one in four report losses exceeding $5-million and, for some, it surpasses $10-million, according to a joint study conducted by Kaspersky...
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Creating sustainable IT innovations key to driving business growth
For businesses looking to deliver success in today's environment, prioritising sustainable innovation as a driver of business growth is crucial. It's what customers expect and need from their partners. By Tony Bartlett, director: data centre compute solutions at Dell...
Why switch from spreadsheets to ERP?
In an increasingly digital world, it may come as a shock to some that spreadsheets and accounting software are still popular tools for businesses looking to document their financial data. "The reality is that SMME's continue to underestimate their need for more...
Data protection and security: strengthening defences, redefining collaboration
In an era where security and data protection are converging, the traditional approaches are no longer sufficient. By Kate Mollett, senior director at Commvault Africa The escalating vulnerability of data necessitates a proactive and integrated defence strategy. As the...
How does your board measure cyber resilience?
Organisations are facing an uphill battle. The volume of cyberattacks has risen year-on-year, with a 38% increase in 2022 compared to the previous year. By Deryck Mitchelson, field CISO at Check Point Software In the UK alone, an organisation is being targeted on...
Multi-cloud removes the risk of vendor lock-in
The year is 2023, and it is incredible to think that we are still discussing how to avoid vendor lock-in. As companies become increasingly reliant on accessing their data and gaining insights from it, the ability to be agile and flexible when it comes to the operating...
Customer delivery shouldn’t be a hassle:
A few years ago, a study by professional services network PwC showed that roughly a third of shoppers will stop buying from a brand after just one bad experience. You can only imagine the scale of that loss in monetary terms. Today's consumers demand convenience and...
Build future-proof comms, collaboration with UCaaS
We've come a long way since the rush to enable everyone to work remotely during the first lockdowns in 2020. By Phumelela Ndobo, business development executive for unified communications and collaboration at +OneX But, it's fair to say that most organisations still...
Unified communications can power the modern-day hybrid workplace
In the current era of remote work, companies that have not yet implemented unified communications as a communication platform for employees may find themselves at a disadvantage compared to their competitors who have already made the transition. By Dharshan Naidoo,...
Manufacturers urged to embrace predictive analytics
Industry 4.0 is driving manufacturers to increasingly harness and use big data to enable responsive, optimised outputs. However, investment in technologies is irrelevant without data analytics to understand the internal and external factors impacting on a business. By...
Ecobank, PAPSS partner on cross-border payment
Ecobank Group and The Pan African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate settlement of Ecobank's cross-border transactions, including the transactions of all its subsidiaries, through PAPSS. The held in...
Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Centurion
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager to join our team. This role requires a proven leader who can oversee multiple projects from initiation to deployment while ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will bring a solid...
Junior Web Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Junior Full Stack Developer (Low-Code / Web & Mobile) - Fully RemoteReady to kickstart your career as a developer and get hands-on with real apps from day one? This is not another watch and learn role. You will build, test, and deploy web and mobile apps in a team...
Senior Network Engineer
The incumbent is responsible for designing and creating computer networks within the organisation and ensuring that they are working properly. A key responsibility of the role is to ensure compliance with the Company Management System; this includes but is not limited...
Technical BA (Governance) (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the global Compliance team of an innovative Independent Asset Management Firm seeking a highly driven & proactive Technical BA to work at the intersection of Technology and Governance (Compliance, Legal, Operational Risk). Your core focus will be...
Senior Network Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga
The incumbent is responsible for designing and creating computer networks within the organisation and ensuring that they are working properly. A key responsibility of the role is to ensure compliance with the Company Management System; this includes but is not limited...
Technical BA (Governance) (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the global Compliance team of an innovative Independent Asset Management Firm seeking a highly driven & proactive Technical BA to work at the intersection of Technology and Governance (Compliance, Legal, Operational Risk). Your core focus will be...
Database Administrator
Purpose of the Role We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator to manage and optimise the organisation's databases, ensuring their reliability, performance, and compliance with relevant regulations and standards. This role requires a strong understanding of...
AML Analyst
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for an AML Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT/ Finances Qualifications Tertiary qualification (relevant degree/diploma in Finance, Law, Risk, Compliance, or related field).2-3 years' experience in AML,...
Database Administrator – Gauteng Centurion
Purpose of the Role We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator to manage and optimise the organisation's databases, ensuring their reliability, performance, and compliance with relevant regulations and standards. This role requires a strong understanding of...
AML Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for an AML Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT/ Finances Qualifications Tertiary qualification (relevant degree/diploma in Finance, Law, Risk, Compliance, or related field).2-3 years' experience in AML,...
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