Regional factors set to disrupt vendor engagement
Fifty percent of CIOs and technology executives outside the US anticipate changes in vendor engagement due to regional factors - compared to only 31% of their US-based counterparts, according to an annual global survey of more than 2 500 CIOs and technology executives...
FirstRand takes 20% stake in fintech Optasia
Coinciding with the IPO of Optasia – one of the world’s largest AI-powered fintech platforms providing financial access to people in emerging markets - FirstRand says it is acquiring 20,1% of the firm. “FirstRand believes that this investment in Optasia represents an...
Strong revenue growth for US IT distribution
Sales through distribution in North America posted a second consecutive quarter of growth in the first quarter of 2025. Distributor Revenues came in at $19,9-billion which is a 7,6% increase year-over-year, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) North...
IBM Cloud first to deploy Intel Gaudi 3
IBM is the first cloud service provider to make Intel Gaudi 3 AI accelerators available to customers, a move designed to make powerful artificial intelligence capabilities more accessible and to directly address the high cost of specialised AI hardware. For Intel, the...
Beware of SAPS impersonation scam
Since 2023, global reports have painted a picture of South Africa being transformed into a hotbed for fraud, with scammers and fraudsters going to great lengths to carry out elaborate schemes that are convincing enough to transform even the most vigilant person into...
AI-powered cybercrime and defenses on the rise
Check Point Software Technologies has launched its inaugural AI Security Report at the RSA Conference 2025 in San Francisco, offering an in-depth exploration of how cyber criminals are weaponising artificial intelligence (AI), alongside strategic insights for...
Crypto crime surges in 2025
The 2024 crypto bull run fueled a surge in crypto-related crimes, a trend that has carried into 2025. Over the course of last year, cybercriminals stole $1,73-billion worth of digital assets, making 2024 the fourth-worst year for crypto crime on record. But that...
IBM, Scuderia Ferrari enhance Formala 1 fan experience
IBM and Scuderia Ferrari HP have introduced a new mobile app experience designed to bring the passionate global fanbase of nearly 400-million Tifosi closer than ever to cars, drivers and races. Now available in English and – for the first time – Italian, the app...
PMI shows another decline for manufacturing
The latest Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for April 2025 points to a deterioration in manufacturing sentiment. The index remained in contraction for a sixth straight month. The seasonally adjusted PMI fell by 4 points to 44.7 in April, the weakest reading since...
Machine learning helps protect endangered whales
SAS is helping Fathom Science Inc North Carolina State University tech spin-off that is building digital twins of the ocean, validate its whale location prediction model so vessels can avoid striking critically endangered North Atlantic right whales. Fathom Science...
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Pinnacle reaches 30 year milestone
From an imaginative spark at a family gathering to one of the country’s top distributors, Pinnacle has certainly reached the apex of the South African channel as, this year, it celebrates its 30th anniversary in the industry. “I wasn’t there,” smiles the current CEO...
New specialist storage distributor champions SMEs
On 1 March a new distributor opened its doors. Data Storage Distribution (DSD) is addressing a gap it sees in the market for a dedicated storage distributor. In an uncertain economic climate, and a market where consolidation is playing out, DSD believes it can thrive...
Exclusive Networks Africa facilitates local growth opportunities despite channel challenges
There is no doubt that the international economy is experiencing a myriad of challenges currently, and South Africa is additionally able to add in its own unique factors on top of the existing world-wide upheaval. Nonetheless, the local ICT sector showed positive...
Your (perpetual) digital journey
According to Gartner' s IT automation trends for 2022 ,40% of all enterprise workloads will be deployed in cloud infrastructure and platform services, up from 20% in 2020. By Johan Potgieter, cluster industrial software lead at Schneider Electric Moreover, notes the...
New opportunities for long term insurers
The rapid adoption of technology has disrupted traditional business models, with many institutions forced to digitise faster than anticipated. The Covid-19 pandemic also played a key role in accelerating the adoption of technology over face-to-face interaction. By...
Will AI replace software developers?
Since its launch in November last year, the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT has had a massive impact in just a few short months. Already, some schools have banned it as students quickly employed the bot to take shortcuts in their schoolwork, while debates rage...
Boost customer lifetime value with innovative CX
The past few years have seen a growth in the adoption of digital customer engagement channels by organisations, as digital engagement provides them with valuable data on customer behaviour, which enables them to optimise their marketing strategies and product...
Public sector must respond to online threats in real time
Despite its various structural challenges, the South African economy continues to grow. Over time, this resilience and further potential for growth has attracted the attention of global cyber criminals. In this article, Trellix SA country lead Carlo Bolzonello argues...
Payshap to spur chat commerce but pricing complexity will impact uptake
South Africa's long awaited and highly anticipated rapid payment programme (RPP), PayShap, offers huge potential to boost digital payments and, when used in conjunction with technologies such as chat commerce, could serve as a real game changer for businesses. But the...
VMware extends partner program
VMware has announced that the next evolution of the company's flagship VMware Partner Connect program is live worldwide. Partner Connect is a singular, unified program for all partner types that is now more flexible and efficient, provides faster and simpler paths to...
Project Manager
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to join a dynamic team in the ICT and Aviation sector. This role requires a professional who has successfully managed complex, cross-functional projects in technology or engineering environments. The...
Scrum Master at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Fontainebleau
Scrum Master Superstar – Lead Africa's Tech Revolution!Ready to steer the ship of innovation and transform Africa's digital future? Join our trailblazing Pan-African telecommunications powerhouse as we launch our Software Engineering Centre of Excellence (COE) in the...
Project Manager – Gauteng Edenburg
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to join a dynamic team in the ICT and Aviation sector. This role requires a professional who has successfully managed complex, cross-functional projects in technology or engineering environments. The...
Senior Manager – Enterprise Architect
This role requires deep expertise in specific industry domains, with a strong focus on aligning technical roadmaps to business strategy. The ideal candidate will be able to translate product offerings into the client's technical architecture, ensuring relevance and...
Full Stack Developer (React) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Full Stack Developer (Intermediate) – Code the Future of Africa!Ready to leave your mark on Africa's digital revolution? Join our trailblazing Pan-Africantelecommunications powerhouse as we launch our Software Engineering Centre of Excellence (COE) in vibrant...
Senior Backend Developer
Senior Software DeveloperArchitect the future of software development!R 760,000 - R 1,210,000 per annumJoin a cutting-edge software development company that focuses on creating innovative solutions for clients across various industries. As a Senior Software Developer...
Senior Manager – Enterprise Architect – Gauteng Fairland
This role requires deep expertise in specific industry domains, with a strong focus on aligning technical roadmaps to business strategy. The ideal candidate will be able to translate product offerings into the client's technical architecture, ensuring relevance and...
Full Stack Developer (React) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Randburg
Full Stack Developer (Intermediate) – Code the Future of Africa!Ready to leave your mark on Africa's digital revolution? Join our trailblazing Pan-Africantelecommunications powerhouse as we launch our Software Engineering Centre of Excellence (COE) in vibrant...
Senior Backend Developer – Western Cape Western Cape
Senior Software DeveloperArchitect the future of software development!R 760,000 - R 1,210,000 per annumJoin a cutting-edge software development company that focuses on creating innovative solutions for clients across various industries. As a Senior Software Developer...
Senior Database Developer
Senior Database Developer - Join a National Financial Monitoring Authority Location: Centurion, PretoriaSalary: Annual TCTCType: Permanent Our client, the country's premier financial monitoring and integrity body that plays a critical role in safeguarding our economy...
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