Turn vision into reality with the right AI strategy

Kathy Gibson reports from Dell Technologies Forum in Johannesburg - Today's leaders aren't asking whether to adopt AI, they're asking how to turn it into outcomes the business can see. And South African companies can no longer afford to take a wait-and-see attitude to...

Gloomy outlook for global economies as geopolitical tensions worsen

Coface’s latest risk review, Rates Against the Machine, has confirmed what the world dreaded just a few months ago has come to pass – rather than improve, the geopolitical situation has deteriorated once again. This, Coface says, puts upward pressure on commodity...

Banks are still missing the links between fraud and money laundering

Financial institutions are increasingly integrating their fraud and anti-money laundering (AML) systems, but intelligence and governance gaps remain. New fraud and AML convergence research from Datos Insights, commissioned by data and AI leader SAS, finds 86% report...

How can SA plug the ICT skills gap?

Kathy Gibson reports from the IITPSA Workforce Conference – While South Africa records the highest unemployment rate in the world, there is still a dire shortage of critical IT skills. Presenting the IITPSA IT Skills Survey, Lehlohonolo  Mokenela, MD of Africa...

Trend Micro teams up with McLaren Racing

Cybersecurity company Trend Micro has been named an official partner of the McLaren Formula 1 team for the remainder of the 2025 season and beyond, helping them by safeguarding operational systems and sensitive data. “It is fantastic to have Trend join the McLaren...

Emirates taps SA tech talent for IT careers

The Emirates Group is inviting interested local IT professionals to attend recruitment information sessions in Johannesburg and Cape Town on 27 and 28 September. More than 200 future-focused tech roles are available, spanning software engineering and technical...

Solar Orbiter traces superfast electrons back to Sun

The European Space Agency-led Solar Orbiter mission has split the flood of energetic particles flung out into space from the Sun into two groups, tracing each back to a different kind of outburst from our star. The Sun is the most energetic particle accelerator in the...

It will cost nearly $3-trillion to connect humanity to the Internet

Achieving universal, meaningful Internet connectivity by 2030 could require an investment of $2,6-trillion to $2,8-trillion at current prices, according to the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Connecting Humanity Action Blueprint report. The report...

Turning tariffs into strategy

The imposition of import tariffs by the US calls for strategic collaboration – not just among businesses, but across sectors and borders, explain Meluleki Nzimande, partner and Shandré Smith, associate at Webber Wentzel. On 2 April, the US administration issued an...

CIOs can’t ignore the rising tide of deepfake attacks

A 2025 Gartner survey of 302 cybersecurity leaders revealed that deepfake incidents are increasingly impacting organisations, with 43% reporting at least one audio call incident and 37% experiencing deepfakes in video calls. CIOs and security leaders who underestimate...

Agentic AI to take business automation to new heights

Agentic AI is expected to play a central role in the digital transformation of enterprise systems to AI-native stacks, says data and analytics group GlobalData. Agentic AI holds much promise for improving the efficiency of enterprise workflows, reducing costs, and...

Consistency in new vehicle sales indicates stability

New vehicle sales surpassed the 50 000-unit volume for the second consecutive month during August, making the significant volume more than a mere spike as has been the case in recent times. Volumes of more than 50 000 have previously been single month spikes, making...

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ViewSonic tops global interactive display rankings

ViewSonic has started 2023 off with major accomplishments in the education industry, having topped the market rankings for global interactive displays in Q4 of 2022, according to FutureSource. The beginning of 2023 also saw ViewSonic exceeding 8-million users in its...

Local platform to secure Bitcoin launches

Bitcoin is easily lost -- when a storage device is misplaced or stolen, through a scam or phishing attack or when an exchange crash wipes out your investment. BitDirect is a platform that enables Bitcoin investors to manage their cryptocurrency investments through a...

Huawei announces battery replacement campaign for SA

Huawei has announced a battery replacement campaign to reward its smartphone users in the South Africa. The campaign offers customers the chance to obtain a genuine battery replacement tailored to their specific device model at a low price and starting at just...

Saicom named Veeam Partner of the Year

Cloud solutions provider Saicom it has been named the Best Veeam Cloud Service Provider (VCSP) Partner of the Year. The accolade is granted to the Veeam partner that has contributed most significantly to the popularisation of cloud technologies in 2022. To qualify for...

What you need to know about security during loadshedding

Everything is going fine, but then the power cuts out. No problem, your employees have laptops, and backup systems keep PCs running. But what about your data? What steps have you taken to ensure your business information and application services remain available when...

How businesses can protect themselves from scammers

You are your own best defense against change of banking details scammers. In an increasingly digital world, it is somewhat ironic that “the best defense against change of banking detail scams is hardly digital, or very sophisticated, at all,” says Bilal Kajee, Head of...

Build a business case for data governance

There’s no denying that data is a valuable organisational asset. It represents the key to business development and organisational success. If an organisation isn’t analysing data to enhance business processes, uncover customer insights, and identify competitive...

Background screening checks a critical risk management tool

With South Africa’s struggling economy and high unemployment rates, background screening checks for employees are more important than ever – in this climate, companies are unwilling to take risks on new hires given the mismatch between skills needed and available...

Unlocking the power of reliable healthcare data

Healthcare is a contentious issue in Africa for so many reasons. Not least is the inequality of the services provided by an underfunded public healthcare system, where most of the population receives care, versus private healthcare. Add to the mix a lack of records...

Technical Business Analyst

Technical Business AnalystEmpower smarter business decisions through data and software innovation.Durban (Office Based) | R35 000 - R45 000 About Our ClientOur client is a forward-thinking software solutions company developing intelligent business and data management...

Automation and DevOps Engineer (Centurion)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading provider of Electronic Systems seeks the technical expertise of an Automation and DevOps Engineer who can understand complex systems and break down requirements into manageable components. The ideal candidate for this role will have the strategic...

Technical Business Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Durban North

Technical Business AnalystEmpower smarter business decisions through data and software innovation.Durban (Office Based) | R35 000 - R45 000 About Our ClientOur client is a forward-thinking software solutions company developing intelligent business and data management...

Automation and DevOps Engineer (Centurion) – Gauteng Centurion

ENVIRONMENT:A leading provider of Electronic Systems seeks the technical expertise of an Automation and DevOps Engineer who can understand complex systems and break down requirements into manageable components. The ideal candidate for this role will have the strategic...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 2515

Running business critical services in cloud environments in accordance with the agreed hours of operation within a shift model.Usage of automation tools to monitor and observe software reliability in the supported environment.Handing of incidents and changes in...

SAP Functional Consultant – 1398

Experienced SAP Functional Consultant with SAP WM/EWM Module Configuration and Test Automation experience and good understanding of IDOC and RFC's processing required for a reputable global company based in GautengSAP ECC/R3SAP S4/HANASAP EWMSAP WMUnderstand business...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 2515 – Gauteng Pretoria

Running business critical services in cloud environments in accordance with the agreed hours of operation within a shift model.Usage of automation tools to monitor and observe software reliability in the supported environment.Handing of incidents and changes in...

SAP Functional Consultant – 1398 – Gauteng Pretoria

Experienced SAP Functional Consultant with SAP WM/EWM Module Configuration and Test Automation experience and good understanding of IDOC and RFC's processing required for a reputable global company based in GautengSAP ECC/R3SAP S4/HANASAP EWMSAP WMUnderstand business...

Business Analyst – 1897

Senior Business Analyst with Python, AWS CDK, Angular, MongoDB and Jenkins experience required for a reputable global company based in Gauteng.Understand and interpret Business requirements with the ability to move concepts through to proposal and successful...

Agile Master (Expert) 0749

Takes ownership and responsibility for all aspects of the Team's delivery and performance.Collaborates with stakeholders across multiple sites/locations.Supports one or more Feature Teams in complex Products / Sub-products up to Domain level.Guides the team on the use...

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