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...

Desktop overtakes mobile in share of Web traffic

Over the past three years, mobile phones have consistently accounted for over 60% of total web traffic, driven by faster mobile networks and a generation glued to their phones for everything, from news and shopping to entertainment. However, for the first time in...

Tshwane innovates on meter reading, revenue collection

Kathy Gibson is at Saphila Transcend in Sun City – Collecting revenue from electricity users is vital for the City of Tshwane’s financial health, but outdated and inefficient systems have been playing havoc with its ability to do so efficiently. The city, which serves...

Cookie theft skyrockets … and SA’s on the leaderboard

South Africa has landed a troubling spot on the global leaderboard for leaked cookies, ranking 35th out of 253 countries - with 546-million cookies linked to South African users being found on the dark web, according to new research from NordVPN. Although cookies are...

A solid platform enables innovation

Kathy Gibson is at Saphila Transcend in Sun City - The world around us is evolving faster than ever. In a chaotic and unpredictable environment, and with new technologies emerging almost daily, industries are being reshaped, and customer expectations are shifting....

New report highlights transformative technology convergence

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released a new report examining how emerging technology combinations are reshaping industries and how business leaders can harness these insights to guide investment, build capabilities, and position ecosystems strategically. It also...

Beware conmen posing as Vuma representatives

Fibre provider Vuma is warning customers – particularly those in Vuma REACH areas - against criminals falsely claiming to represent the company and trying to scam them by requesting upfront cash payments or money transfers into personal accounts. “In recent weeks,...

AI curiosity among children more than doubled in 2025

Kaspersky has released its annual report on children’s digital interests, revealing a growing fascination with artificial intelligence (AI) powered chatbots, the viral rise of Italian brainrot memes like “tralalero tralala”, and growing attention to Sprunki - a...

Vodacom appoints new leader of International Markets

Mohamed Abdallah has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Vodacom International Markets and Vodafone Egypt, with the CEOs of Vodacom DRC, Lesotho, Mozambique, and Tanzania now reporting direct to him. Abdallah will continue to report directly to Vodacom Group...

SA’s auto sector sees strong surge

The latest TransUnion South Africa Mobility Insights Report (formerly the Vehicle Pricing Index) for Q1 2025 highlights a strong rebound in the country’s automotive market, driven by improved consumer sentiment, declining interest rates, access to retirement savings...

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How insurtech can help prevent fraud

Insurance fraud is soaring around the world, with a study by The Coalition Against Insurance Fraud (CAIF) last year indicating that insurance fraud in the US alone costs consumers $308,6-billion yearly. Zurich UK, one of Britain's biggest insurers, said the number of...

Digital transformation essential for future digital economies

The world around us continues to evolve with artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, 5G, cryptocurrencies and the Internet of Things (IoT), improving how we communicate and exchange information. Increased digitisation and the growing interconnectedness of people,...

Why multi-cloud is a top tech trend for 2023

Enterprises are increasingly customising their cloud infrastructures to readily meet business requirements. It is also this move that has seen multi-cloud emerging as one of the top technology trends for 2023. By Fred Mitchell: software division head at Drive Control...

Keep your backups safe

Even though backups are hardly seen as an exciting activity, the statistics show encouraging signs. In 2008, 35% of computer users admitted to never making any backups. Fast forward to 2022, and the number has fallen to 20%. Of course, there's still a lot of room for...

Put your data first to build business resilience

Big businesses everywhere are pegging their future on a cloud-first strategy, with the sudden and intense requirement for remote working and virtual platforms having played a significant role in the urgent digital transformation journey. However, reconsidering the...

SA print market growth lagging behind African recovery

These are worrying times for the South African print and digitalisation market. Having just seen out the last of the Covid-19 pandemic slowdown with early signs of a healthy recovery in 2021 and 2022, the industry - like many others in the country - is being hamstrung...

The skills needed to future-proof South Africa’s workers

Equipping and re-equipping professionals with the insights they need to stay relevant in their professions is no simple task. The rapid speed at which technology is advancing can be terrifying for many people, as just as they have become used to a certain way of doing...

How telephony integration improves CRM performance

From improved team efficiency to greater sales success, an integrated telephony system can help boost your company's success. However, choosing the right partner to oversee the integration process is essential to avoid frustrations and to ensure that productivity is...

Connecting the digital backbone

The Internet of Things (IoT) isn't new, but it has simmered on the edges of innovation and transformation for years and now it has, as the World Economic Forum puts it, 'quietly arrived'. In China, there are more connected things than there are people, and globally,...

I am the CEO; no, I am the CEO

One of the most successful cyber-attacks of 2022 is CEO fraud, also known as business email compromise (BEC). According to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Centre 2021 report, this type of attack is one of the most profitable, and one that has seen a significant...

Cloud Solution Architect

Job PurposeTo provide overall application systems design and balance requirements against resource utilisation and architectural factors and in line with the business strategy.Job ResponsibilitiesContribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation...

IT Service Desk Agent

The IT Service Desk Agent is responsible for diagnosing computer problems and responding to user inquiries and escalating issues within the IT Department or 3rd Party supplies. A key responsibility of the role is to ensure compliance with the Company Management...

Technical Test Analyst

Seeking a Technical Test Analyst responsible for testing web-based software applications, performing software installations, and maintaining test environments. Key Requirements Strong Maths skillsISEB / ISTQB Testing qualification or equivalentProficiency in...

Cloud Solution Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg

Job PurposeTo provide overall application systems design and balance requirements against resource utilisation and architectural factors and in line with the business strategy.Job ResponsibilitiesContribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation...

IT Service Desk Agent – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga

The IT Service Desk Agent is responsible for diagnosing computer problems and responding to user inquiries and escalating issues within the IT Department or 3rd Party supplies. A key responsibility of the role is to ensure compliance with the Company Management...

Technical Test Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Seeking a Technical Test Analyst responsible for testing web-based software applications, performing software installations, and maintaining test environments. Key Requirements Strong Maths skillsISEB / ISTQB Testing qualification or equivalentProficiency in...

Project Manager IT

The Project Manager will be responsible for supporting the Organizational Design (OD) Programme and Senior Project Manager who will be responsible for managing the operationalisation and implementation of career frameworks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness...

Junior PLC Programmer

A Junior PLC Programmer is required for a busy manufacturing company in Durban South. Project reliability, system reliability, documentation quality, learning progress, team support and compliance are the crucial aspects of this role. Responsibilities: Assist in the...

Android Developer

Seeking an experienced Android Developer responsible for designing, building, and maintaining high-quality Android applications, implementing robust APIs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional user experiences. Key Requirements...

Project Manager IT – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

The Project Manager will be responsible for supporting the Organizational Design (OD) Programme and Senior Project Manager who will be responsible for managing the operationalisation and implementation of career frameworks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness...

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