Despite challenges, manufacturing sentiment is up
While the manufacturing sector remains under significant pressure, improved sentiment may signal a glimmer of hope for the future. According to the Q4 Absa Manufacturing Survey, business confidence rose by 16 index points from the third quarter to 39 points. While...
African banking is at a crossroads
A new report, Next-gen Banking Innovations: AI, Cybersecurity & Segment-based Banking, reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity are central to the digital transformation strategies of African banks, enabling them to achieve...
Customer service agents fail to promote self-service
A massive 60% of customer service agents fail to promote self-service options, according to a survey by Gartner. A Gartner survey of 5 801 customers conducted in January and February 2025 revealed that despite the potential benefits of self-service, when agents do...
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....
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The future of OT is about an integrated approach
Operational technology (OT) cyber security, while currently lagging behind IT security and facing growing risk, is now positioned to leapfrog directly into an advanced level of cyber security maturity. This is according to Matthew Taljaard, systems engineer:...
Skills shortage makes upskilling, reskilling essential to digital transformation success
The extent of global disruption over the past few years has put the adoption of digital technologies at or near the top of every business leader's agenda. Organisations that had already invested in digital transformation when the pandemic struck in early-2020 were far...
Lenovo extends channel program
Lenovo has announced the next chapter of its Lenovo 360 global channel framework for partners. The latest evolution comprises new ways to “learn and earn” with Lenovo 360 Engage, expands access to Lenovo 360 Circle community initiative on sustainability, and launches...
Virtual agents help contact centres deal with unreachable customers
Ask the average South African how load-shedding is affecting businesses, they’ll probably mention mining and industry or small businesses (such as hairdressers and restaurants) that rely on a consistent flow of energy. But the impact of the power outages that have...
VMware recognises 2023 Partner Achievement Award winners
VMware has announced the worldwide and regional winners of the 2023 VMware Partner Achievement Awards. This year’s worldwide winners are Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Wipro Limited, and Atos. VMware is recognising more than 30 ecosystem partners for their...
Infrastructure service providers drive value-added service transformations
Business resiliency and continuity remain among the most trending outcomes sought by any end user. By Muhannad Nabulsi, services channel transformation leader: MEA at Schneider Electric Regarding the ICT sector, security, asset performance management, efficiency, and...
Smart collaboration drives productivity in an evolving workplace
As everyone knows, the business world is going through an accelerated evolution, where technology is being implemented to drive efficiencies across businesses. By Warren Miller, Solutions Architect at Altron Managed Solutions This is also true for communication and...
Bank Zero provides card machines through iKhokha partnership
App-only bank Bank Zero has announced a new partnership with fintech player, iKhokha. This will provide business customers with a card machine solution with zero monthly rental fees, which integrates with Bank Zero’s zero-fee bank account. “Business banking has...
Raxio Group gets $33m in African data market investment
The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF), a Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) company, has committed a $33-million sustainability-linked debt facility to Raxio Group, a pan-African data centre developer and operator. The funding enables the design,...
Data protection is about more than just thwarting cyberattacks
The fact that ransomware and cyberattacks have become increasingly prevalent is common knowledge, and this has raised greater awareness of the need for effective data protection. By Kate Mollett, regional director of Commvault Africa However, ransomware and other data...
IT Project Manager at Famous Brands
IntroductionManage Information Technology projects for the Operating Systems, Applications and Consumer Facing Technology environment at Famous Brands, according to the Project Management Office (PMO) standards. Effectively manage project objectives and timelines...
IT Project Manager at Famous Brands – Gauteng Midrand
IntroductionManage Information Technology projects for the Operating Systems, Applications and Consumer Facing Technology environment at Famous Brands, according to the Project Management Office (PMO) standards. Effectively manage project objectives and timelines...
Full Stack Developer (Java, Angular) (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Telecommunications Specialist seeks a talented & passionate Full Stack Developer with a strong drive for self-improvement and a preference towards working in teams in an Agile environment. Your experience should span across a wide range of...
Full Stack Developer (Java, Angular) (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Telecommunications Specialist seeks a talented & passionate Full Stack Developer with a strong drive for self-improvement and a preference towards working in teams in an Agile environment. Your experience should span across a wide range of...
Embedded Systems Engineer
Seeking an Embedded Systems Engineer to contribute to the development of stable, maintainable, and flexible firmware systems. Key Requirements Minimum 5 years' work experience (or equivalent) in embedded software developmentAdvanced understanding of embedded firmware...
Embedded Systems Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Seeking an Embedded Systems Engineer to contribute to the development of stable, maintainable, and flexible firmware systems. Key Requirements Minimum 5 years' work experience (or equivalent) in embedded software developmentAdvanced understanding of embedded firmware...
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Build, Test and Support EngineerJoin a leading CX technology provider!R 240,000 - R 330,000 per annumElevate your career with a dynamic company at the forefront of CX technology. As a Build, Test, and Support Engineer, you will have the opportunity to configure...
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Build, Test and Support Engineer – Western Cape Western Cape
Build, Test and Support EngineerJoin a leading CX technology provider!R 240,000 - R 330,000 per annumElevate your career with a dynamic company at the forefront of CX technology. As a Build, Test, and Support Engineer, you will have the opportunity to configure...
Full Stack Java Developer – 0809 – Gauteng Pretoria
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