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...

Resellers: Make your voice heard

Voting has officially opened for the South African IT distribution channel’s most prestigious awards – the Channelwise Awards 2025 – where resellers and partners get the chance to rate and reward their top distributors and vendors. “Over the years, the Channelwise...

UCT launches African Hub for AI safety, governance debates

The University of Cape Town (UCT) and the Global Centre on AI Governance (GCG) have launched the African Hub on AI Safety, Peace and Security, a platform designed to ensure that African perspectives are at the centre of global artificial intelligence (AI) safety...

Android powers the bulk of mobile Web traffic

For years, Android has been generating the lion's share of mobile web traffic, thanks to its massive global user base, which grew even more with the rise of Chinese smartphone vendors. But in 2024, its dominance surged to new heights, reaching its highest share in...

Intel adds to Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) AI PC portfolio

Intel has launched its Intel Core Ultra 200U, 200H, 200HX and 200S series processors, alongside the Intel Core Ultra 200V series. This expanded portfolio, launched today at MWC 2025, equips businesses around the world a comprehensive solution of compute performance,...

Developers excited about the benefits of AI agents

Nine out of 10 developers are excited about AI’s impact on their careers, and an overwhelming 96% expect it to change the developer experience for the better. Salesforce’s latest State of IT survey reveals that  four in five IT leaders believe AI agents will become as...

How data and analytics leaders can scale AI

Through 2025, poor data quality will persist as one of the most frequently mentioned challenges prohibiting advanced analytics such as artificial intelligence (AI) deployment, according to Gartner. Because of this, data and analytics (D&A) leaders must focus on...

SA a top target for cybercrime 

South Africa is the most targeted country in Africa when it comes to infostealer and ransomware attacks, according to ESET’s bi-annual Threat Report. Data and expert insight collected between June and November 2024 reveals that over 40% of ransomware attacks, and just...

Stealer malware leaked over 2m bank cards

Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence estimates that 2,3-million bank cards were leaked on the dark web, based on an analysis of data-stealing malware log files from 2023-2024. On average, every 14th infostealer infection results in stolen credit card information,...

GDP figures point to a need for economic growth

Following a contraction of 0,1% in the third quarter of 2024, the South African gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 0,6% in the fourth quarter (October–December). Growth was led by agriculture, finance and trade on the supply (production) side of the economy....

Cravings Report reveals Saffers’ food preferences

When it comes to food delivery, South Africans know exactly what they want - and they’re not afraid to ask for it. Data from Uber Eats’ 2024 Cravings Report reveals the country’s top food delivery trends, showcasing a love for luxury with orders of an expensive...

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Cyber defence critical for ESG compliance

As cyberattacks on pipelines, water pumping stations and manufacturing plants hit the news, customers and investors grow more aware of the need for organisations to take responsibility for the protection of their potential cyber vulnerabilities. Cybercrime can have a...

Tips for ensuring records management compliance

The keeping of physical records continues to become obsolete, as digital records have become more common. Not only are digital records more easily accessible but they can also be stored and managed in a simpler way, says Danai Chikukwa, business analyst from Bizmod....

Reinventing the hybrid organisation

It is time to rethink how the organisation approaches people, talent and skills development - or run the risk of running aground. By Mandisa Ntloko-Petersen chief marketing officer at BCX Organisations are standing at the top of a slippery slope. On the left-hand side...

Do we pay enough consideration to data management tool usability?

Way back, there was a joint course that combined students from the Computer Science (CS) department, which, at the time, was very focused on algorithms and programming skills, with students from the Business Information Systems (BIS) department - a more commercially...

SA embraces the great streaming boom

Regardless of their income bracket, South Africans have always been savvy about getting their content fix. Enter what has been dubbed the Great Streaming Boom; a mass move to video on demand (VOD) services. And, while not exactly catalysed by the pandemic, this shift...

JumpCloud partners with Digicloud Africa

Digicloud Africa, a Google Cloud reseller enablement partner in Africa, and Open Directory Platform provider JumpCloud have partnered to drive JumpCloud's growth across Africa. In Africa, much like in the rest of the world, businesses are becoming more complex,...

New guidelines aim to capture more notifiable mergers

On 23 September 2022, the Competition Commission published final Guidelines on Small Merger Notification (Small Merger Guidelines) which significantly expand the scope of potentially notifiable mergers. By Elisha Bhugwandeen, senior knowledge lawyer and Daryl Dingley,...

Openserve Connect wins at TM Forum Excellence Awards

Openserve's self-help Connect App received the Customer Experience and Trust award at the 15th annual TM Forum Excellence Awards Digital Transformation World held in Copenhagen, Denmark. The TM Forum's Excellence Awards recognise the world's leading companies for...

IT & Desktop Support Technician – from Banking

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOBThe Technician: IT & Desktop Support is responsible for providing desktop support to all business end-users. This 1st line support involves resolving or escalating to the correct personnel, all end-user IT problems related to desktop,...

C# Software Developer (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a crucial role in building, maintaining, and enhancing software applications as your coding talents as a C# Software Developer is wanted by a dynamic Financial Services provider. You will develop new solutions based on business requirements, document...

Senior Network Administrator – Western Cape Cape Town

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Senior Network AdministratorQualification:National Diploma Engineering/Information Technology 5+ years; ORB.Eng / B.Sc Hons (Comp Sci/Engineering or related field) with 3+ yearsExperience:Working as a technical...

C# Software Developer (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Claremont

ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a crucial role in building, maintaining, and enhancing software applications as your coding talents as a C# Software Developer is wanted by a dynamic Financial Services provider. You will develop new solutions based on business requirements, document...

Senior Service Desk Analyst

The Senior Service Desk Analysts are responsible for the day to day ‘business as usual' operationalco-ordination of the team; must have excellent customer care and communication skills as you will be dealing with all levels of customers within company.Qualifications:A...

Senior Analyst Developer (Java)

We're seeking an experienced Senior Analyst Developer to join a high-performing IT team within a leading investment environment. You'll play a key role in designing and implementing advanced technical solutions using Java and related technologies, while ensuring best...

Senior PHP Developer (Hybrid) (PTA)

ENVIRONMENT:Join a High-Impact Development Team Working on Scalable, Modern Web Platforms. They are an experienced Laravel Developer to join their core engineering team working on a national-scale emergency response dispatch platform used across mobile and web...

Senior Service Desk Analyst – Remote Remote

The Senior Service Desk Analysts are responsible for the day to day ‘business as usual' operationalco-ordination of the team; must have excellent customer care and communication skills as you will be dealing with all levels of customers within company.Qualifications:A...

Senior Analyst Developer (Java) – Western Cape Cape Town Region

We're seeking an experienced Senior Analyst Developer to join a high-performing IT team within a leading investment environment. You'll play a key role in designing and implementing advanced technical solutions using Java and related technologies, while ensuring best...

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