In an era of instability, restructuring promotes resilience

The era of corporate stability is over and this is why the most important C-suite appointment companies can make in 2026 is a full-time and continually proactive chief restructuring officer (CRO) in charge of a CRO office. A new Global CRO Study 2026, authored by the...

Global IT spend set for13,5% growth, to $6,31trn

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6,31-trillion in 2026, up 13,5% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “This latest forecast underscores the accelerating momentum in AI infrastructure and advanced memory,” says John-David Lovelock,...

Beware the gap between perceived AI readiness and DR capability

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) data protection is seen as a high priority when implementing AI solutions – but a survey of senior IT decision-makers has revealed a gap between perceived readiness and tested, validated disaster recovery capability. This is among the...

As cost pressures mount, consumers shift spend to essentials

South African consumers are adjusting their financial behaviour in response to ongoing cost pressures, with TransUnion's Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study revealing meaningful shifts in how households spend, save and manage credit. While many households remain under...

Explainable AI to drive LLM observability investments

Gartner predicts that by 2028, the growing importance of explainable AI (XAI) will drive large language model (LLM) observability investments to 50% of GenAI deployments, up from 15% today. Gartner defines XAI as a set of capabilities that describes a model,...

AI-driven sales enablement will speed sales stage velocity

By 2029, sales organisations with AI-driven enablement functions will achieve 40% faster sales stage velocity than those using traditional enablement approaches, according to Gartner. Findings from a Gartner survey of 227 chief sales officers (CSOs) in August and...

AI will take over half of all cybersecurity incident responses by 2028

At least 50% percent of all enterprise cybersecurity incident response efforts will focus on incidents involving custom-built AI-driven applications by 2028, according to Gartner. Christopher Mixter, vice-president analyst at Gartner, explains: “AI is evolving...

New gambling craze puts crypto credibility at risk

Five-minute Bitcoin bets, the new craze sweeping crypto, is more akin to gambling not investing, and could damage the reputation of a serious financial asset. This is the warning from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, as ultra-short-term cryptocurrency wagers surge in...

Nvidia helps Hyundai accelerate next-gen autonomous driving

Nvidia has announced an expanded collaboration with Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation to advance next-generation autonomous driving technologies built on the Nvidia Drive Hyperion autonomous vehicle development platform. The collaboration brings together...

Reforming global trade rules key to supporting developing economies

The rules governing global trade are under increasing strain, raising questions about whether the international trading system can continue to support development in an era of geopolitical rivalry and policy uncertainty. In the latest edition of the Global Trade...

IoT expansion drives switch sales

Campus Switch revenue grew in the fourth quarter of 2025 despite a drop in average selling price of nearly every port speed, according to a new report from Dell’Oro Group. “Most vendors raised prices in the past few months, but ASPs remained low in 4Q 2025 with list...

Iran government cracks down on Starlink systems

The intelligence ministry in Iran, which has once again shut down Internet access in the country as the war rages, is clamping down on the Starlink systems some users are still employing to communicate with the outside world. According to the state news agency Tasnim,...

Infostealers caught mimicking Claude Code, OpenClaw and others

In March 2026, Kaspersky Threat Research has identified a new malicious campaign targeted at developers looking for installation instructions for Claude Code, a development agent created by Anthropic. When searching for “Claude Code download”, sponsored advertisements...

Preparing for AI’s impact on data and analytics

AI is expected to have an impact across all aspects of data and analytics (D&A) including leadership, governance, talent, market dynamics, the need for context, and the world beyond text-based models, according to the latest predictions from Gartner. “The pace of...

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SA’s silent APP fraud time bomb

We made payments fast. Fraudsters said thank you. By Tim Chadwick, CEO of Chadwicks South Africa is racing into real time payments, PayShap IDs, instant EFTs, money that leaves in seconds. That is good for cash flow and great for crooks. The hottest scam in the world...

Why listening is an underrated business strategy

Leadership is often equated with authority and volume. By Leonie Stanley, operations director at Euphoria Telecom Early in my career, I thought being the loudest voice in the room created the greatest influence. Experience has taught me otherwise. Real impact comes...

The ultimate guide to starting a new job

There are few life experiences quite as exciting and nerve-wracking as starting a new job. By Nolundi Matomane, talent acquisition manager at Pnet Whether you have just landed your first job ever or whether you are an experienced professional taking on your next big...

Legacy infrastructure is killing your bottom line

Businesses are losing millions every year by clinging to outdated infrastructure. By Kurt Goodall, technical director of Troye technical director What many CIOs still treat as ‘stable legacy systems’ have quietly become the single biggest threat to competitiveness....

Digital detox: A guide to a calmer, less distracted festive season

Most of us keep our smartphones close at hand to keep ourselves connected, productive and entertained. While there is no disputing how essential mobile technology is managing our home, social and work lives, many people feel a distinct sense of digital overload. The...

A PCI DSS expert is your best defence against Fraud as a Service

Cybercrime has undergone a structural shift. What was once a fragmented underground economy built around specialised skills has evolved into a scalable, on-demand commercial ecosystem. By Johannes Briel, senior cyber security specialist at Galix Today,...

Traditional training models are failing the workforce

After years of training investments, most companies are still stuck in a loop of three-day workshops and completion certificates that fail to change behaviour. Afri Training Institute (ATI) believes that the gap between how people are trained and how work actually...

Waiting for IT to break is breaking your business

Many South African businesses still rely on what’s known as a break-fix IT model – a reactive approach where support is only called in once something stops working. According to Frank Mullen, CEO of IT managed services provider Zinia, while this approach may seem...

Tsedey Bank transforms from microfinance to modern commercial banking

Tsedey Bank has selected the Nutanix Cloud Platform to modernise its banking infrastructure as part of its transformation from a microfinance institution to a fully licensed commercial bank. After 25 years operating as the Amhara Credit and Savings Institute (ACSI),...

Project Manager (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:YOUR strong customer service focus and passion for delivering high-quality projects is wanted by a leading Cloud Solutions company seeking its next Project Manager. You will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of projects, ensuring they meet...

SAP ABAP Developer (Chief Expert) 2641

Job DescriptionUnderstand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for Business Blueprint documentABAP / Fiori coding & debugging (Workbench related knowledge of new development/enhancements)Setting up the...

Test Analyst (Advanced) 0825

Job DescriptionDevelop and implement comprehensive test strategies and plans.Develop test strategies and plans for backend services, ensuring alignment with project requirements tracked in JiraCreate detailed test cases and scripts based on functional specifications...

SAP ABAP Developer (Chief Expert) 2641 – Gauteng Pretoria

Job DescriptionUnderstand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for Business Blueprint documentABAP / Fiori coding & debugging (Workbench related knowledge of new development/enhancements)Setting up the...

Test Analyst (Advanced) 0825 – Gauteng Pretoria

Job DescriptionDevelop and implement comprehensive test strategies and plans.Develop test strategies and plans for backend services, ensuring alignment with project requirements tracked in JiraCreate detailed test cases and scripts based on functional specifications...

IT Support Technician

Now find new jobs best matched to your skills! Job Title: IT Support Technician - Johannesburg - Managed IT ServicesSalary: R20,000 to R35,000, Negotiable depending on experience.The Opportunity:Joining this managed IT services provider is a highly smart career move...

Test Analyst (Entry) 2020

Job DescriptionDevelop, maintain and execute manual and automated test cases for SAP-based finance processes.Create and maintain test scripts and test data using Tosca for automation.Identify, document and track defects in JIRA/Xray and coordinate resolution with...

Full Stack Developer (Chief Expert) 0386

Job DescriptionEngage with business stakeholders to gather, clarify, and prioritise requirements for the e-Invoicing product.Translate business needs into technical architecture and detailed design documents aligned with SAP, EAI, Java, Azure and SCP standards.Design...

IT Support Technician – Remote Remote

Now find new jobs best matched to your skills! Job Title: IT Support Technician - Johannesburg - Managed IT ServicesSalary: R20,000 to R35,000, Negotiable depending on experience.The Opportunity:Joining this managed IT services provider is a highly smart career move...

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