Enterprise AI hits the wall

Enterprise AI is outgrowing the architecture and infrastructure beneath it as data privacy and sovereignty requirements tighten, according to new research from NTT Data. The latest research finds a widening split between enterprises that are redesigning AI for...

Information integrity passes geopolitics as the top risk

Information integrity risk, caused by the proliferation of AI‑enabled decision-making and uncertain AI transparency requirements, gained the top rank of emerging risks for the first quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk...

SA skills gap: Where talent supply and employer demand collide

South Africa faces a persistent disconnect between the talent available in the labour market and the qualifications that employers are seeking, according to the latest Pnet Job Market Trends Report for April. Around half (54%) of job adverts posted in the last 12...

SA’s key industries come under fire from DDoS attacks

South Africa has become one of the most targeted countries globally for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against certain key industries, including financial and computer services. New data from NetScout’s Threat Intelligence Report for the second half of...

China narrows the decline in its smartphone market

According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, China's smartphone market shipped 68,4-million units in 3Q25, with the YoY decline easing to 0,6% after the previous quarter saw a drop of around 4%....

Dante plays havoc with cybersecurity experts

Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered evidence linking the HackingTeam successor - Memento Labs - to a new wave of cyberespionage attacks. The discovery stems from an investigation into Operation ForumTroll, an Advanced Persistent Threat...

WAPAloza 2025 spotlights ‘wireless without limits’

The Wireless Access Providers Association (WAPA) announces that its WAPAloza event for the wireless, fibre and satellite connectivity ecosystem is schedule to take place on 23 to 25 June at the Misty Hills Hotel and Conference Centre in Muldersdrift, Johannesburg....

Interledger opens grant applications for Higher Education

The Interledger Foundation, a US-based non-profit organisation fostering global digital financial inclusion through Open Payments, has opened its 2025 NextGen Higher Education programme, with applications for grants of up to $50 000 (about R950,000) accepted until 3...

Uncertainty about VAT hikes no excuse for inaction

Despite rumours of a potential reversal on the proposed VAT increase, businesses in South Africa must prepare for an increase from 15% to 15,5%, effective 1 May 2025. By Shaheed Patel, senior tax consultant at CMS South Africa With Parliament only set to adopt the...

Google continues positive momentum in team collaboration

As part of Google Cloud Next ’25, Google has explored enhancements coming to Google Workspace, its team collaboration platform. The enhancements are fueled by Gemini, Google’s most capable set of large language models (LLMs) ever. They incorporate both generative AI...

Large-scale credential theft escalates

Cybercriminals continue to pivot to stealthier tactics, with lower-profile credential theft spiking, while ransomware attacks on enterprises declined, according to IBM’s newly-released 2025 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index. IBM X-Force observed an 84% increase in...

CATL hints at improved battery technology

Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has announced that it’s working on new technology that would reduce the cost of electric vehicles, while improving their performance. The company aims to produce batteries that are cheaper, lighter and more cold-resistant, with...

Tech to the rescue for near-extinct bears

Biodiversity conservation and human-wildlife co-existence are key priorities for the team at Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, in the Apennine Mountains of Italy, where the Marsican brown bear is among the park’s residents. To protect and preserve the bear – a...

China outperforms on smartphone market growth

According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, China's smartphone market shipped 71,6-million units in 1Q25, a 3,3% year-on-year (YoY) increase. This growth was driven by the government subsidies...

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Rectron Drone Academy open for business

Rectron has partnered with drone manufacturer DJI to open the Rectron Drone Academy in Midrand. Initially the academy will offer three courses that touch on different aspects of drone proficiency. "As the world moves towards a more digital economy, we need to ensure...

Graduating gogos get tech-savvy

"On your marks, get set - we are ready to GoGogoGo!" These were the joyful lyrics echoing off the walls of Jabulani's Safe Hub as eight tech-savvy grannies collected their qualifications at the Gogos with Vuma Graduation Ceremony. They join the ranks of 19 fast...

Epson expands commercial printing ranges

Epson has added to its commercial printing ranges with six new models: * The SureColor SC-P6500E (single roll), SC-P6500D (dual roll with PostScript) and SC-P6500DE (dual roll) 24-inch (610mm) models; * The compact, mobile and cost-efficient SL-D500 photo printer that...

How can HR leaders remain relevant in 2023?

Have you noticed how many previously unheard-of towns and cities are being touted as digital nomad havens? Locals are, in many cases, up in arms, helplessly watching property prices escalate as their quiet conurbations chase a cosmopolitan dream that they didn't agree...

Get better value by extending your data management architecture

For many years, the South African banking sector has strived to comply with international financial regulations, such as Basel II and its successors, in order to ensure cost effective access to global markets. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management With its...

The journey towards digitising the supply chain

The supply chain has been significantly disrupted with shortages and geopolitical events requiring companies to think differently about how best to manage their operational environments. This is where digitisation plays a critical role as it delivers the tools and...

Cloudflare recognises Liquid C2

Liquid C2 has been awarded the Cloudflare New Partner and Certification Champions for 2022. David Behr, CEO of Liquid C2, comments: "The partnership with Cloudflare has been a tremendous success for our customers as we can deliver more customised cyber security...

CSSA consolidates, rebrands

Cyber Security South Africa (CSSA), together with its sister companies Credence Security and Cyber Security Africa Distribution, has announced an extensive rebranding effort that sees the three firms consolidated under a unified brand identity called Trinexia. The...

Digital transformation is nearly a teenager

It's been just over 10 years since digital transformation became an integral part of the business environment, writes Rebatho Madiba, business development: digital platform solutions at BCX. But, as it grows older, is it meeting expectations? In 2015, the World...

Online retailers must service customers where they demand

We have heard it said many times before but it doesn't change the fact that it is true: technology is, and will continue to be, crucial to an online retailer's competitiveness and success. By David Meintjes, CEO of Telviva Retailers know that today's consumer, and no...

IT Technician (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A Tourism and Hospitality company providing luxury accommodation seeks a highly skilled & solutions-oriented IT Technician with strategic vision to join its team. You will provide proactive supervisory mechanisms for ensuring seamless operations of IT...

Online Management Systems & Sales Administrator

About the RoleWe are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Online Management Systems & SalesAdministration Officer to support and manage purchasing, product loading, pricing accuracy,supplier coordination, and system integrity across our Cape Town and...

FIELD SERVICES TECHNICIAN – Kokstad

Provide onsite technical support across the CLIENTS suite of products, outsourced services, and customer solutions, to maintain CLIENTS products and optimize client service. Responsible to assist with hardware problems, removing and replacing faulty equipment,...

Senior F5 Network Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We're looking for an experienced F5 Engineer to manage and optimize our F5 environment across South Africa and the wider African region. In this critical role, you'll ensure stability, security, and high availability while leading implementations, troubleshooting...

Senior Business Analyst (CH1161)

Our client, in the Financial Services industry, has an opening for a Senior Business Analyst to join their team. You will be in charge of gathering the company's business requirements within Product Portfolio, assessing the impact of those changes, capturing,...

FIELD SERVICES TECHNICIAN – Kokstad – KwaZulu-Natal Kokstad

Provide onsite technical support across the CLIENTS suite of products, outsourced services, and customer solutions, to maintain CLIENTS products and optimize client service. Responsible to assist with hardware problems, removing and replacing faulty equipment,...

Senior Business Analyst (CH1161) – Western Cape Kuils River

Our client, in the Financial Services industry, has an opening for a Senior Business Analyst to join their team. You will be in charge of gathering the company's business requirements within Product Portfolio, assessing the impact of those changes, capturing,...

Salesforce Solutions Architect

Design scalable, secure Salesforce architectures and solution roadmaps.Translate business requirements into technical designs.Oversee configuration, custom development (Apex, LWC, Visualforce), and integrations (APIs, Mulesoft).Manage data modeling, migration, and...

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