New data strategies needed as AI ambitions outpace readiness
A new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals enterprise data strategies are rapidly evolving as organisations race to scale AI across their business. The findings suggest that, while chief data officers (CDOs) are at the helm of this...
AMD unveils strategic roadmap
AMD has showcased its long-term strategy, products and technology IP, underscoring its momentum in driving accelerated growth and delivering long-term shareholder value. “AMD is entering a new era of growth fueled by our leadership technology roadmaps and accelerating...
Tech costs are holding facilities management back
South Africa’s facility managers call for smarter technology and greater support as workloads and budget pressures mount. A new industry report reveals that South Africa’s facility managers are feeling the pressure of heavy workloads, outdated infrastructure, and...
Home cinema experiences drive projector popularity
A study commissioned by Epson has uncovered increasing demand for home cinema experiences, with advancements in technology and a shift in lifestyle preferences driving consumers towards choosing large-screen projectors over traditional television sets for such...
Massive growth forecast for smart home market
The global smart home market size is estimated to reach $537,27-billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 27% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The smart home is driven by computing devices and information technology that link smart...
Consumer spending is cautious amid economic uncertainty
The Absa Merchant Spend Analytics Report for February 2025 shows a general decline in card spending across most categories, reducing overall card spending and transaction volumes. However, this card spending drop has slowed compared to the decline experienced in...
Huawei goes green for smart warehouse
Kathy Gibson reports - Huawei has officially opened a green intelligent warehouse in Johannesburg – the first of its kind in Africa. Will Meng, CEO of Huawei South Africa, explains that the smart warehouse, equipped with green power, is the central hub for Huawei in...
US blocks Nvidia AI chip sales in China
The US government has blocked Nvidia from selling some of its artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China – including a chip it engineering specifically to comply with a previous US injunction against providing top-end chips to China. In a new move believing to be...
Identity-based attacks lead the charge
In 2024, threat actors prioritised stealth and efficiency, leveraging simpler techniques rather than custom malware or zero-day vulnerabilities. Notably, identity-based attacks emerged as the dominant threat vector, while ransomware incidents increasingly exploited...
Tariffs push enterprise IT to cloud, AI-driven DX
The US administration’s tariff policies are reshaping global trade dynamics, triggering uncertainty across industries. For the IT services market, this means supply chain disruptions, delayed hardware projects, and cautious enterprise spending. However, amid...
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Conference focuses on fastest-growing sector in local economy
South Africa is facing a massive crisis in the form of rising youth unemployment and scarce job opportunities. In a country where one in three people nationally is unemployed, the numbers are more alarming for the youth where 63,9% of those aged 15 to 24 are without...
Ensure data protection is part of the customer experience
The rapid introduction of global and local data protection regulations over the past five years has narrowed the chasm between privacy and information security. By Imraan Kharwa, data protection officer at Infobip Where these were historically seen as discrete...
Prof Barry Dwolatzky launches memoir
A new book, Coded History: My Life of New Beginnings, was launched yesterday, 2 November 2022. The self-penned memoir by Wits University’s Emeritus Professor, Barry Dwolatzky, chronicles a modest man’s journey from middle-class white suburbia to a clandestine role in...
OneWeb, Paratus sign multi-year gateway installation agreement
Paratus Group has announced a multi-year agreement with global telecommunications provider, OneWeb, to build a gateway in Luanda, Angola, which will be operational in the second half of 2023. The new gateway will provide low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite services to...
Turn your employees into human firewalls
Cyber-security is a term on every businessperson’s mind, as the legal, financial and reputational implications of a breach are massive. The challenge is that, while a company can implement the best cyber-security technologies, the biggest threat to a firm remains its...
The cloud must prioritise the edge
A perfect storm is brewing: the number of IoT devices is doubling every five years, according to analyst firm Gartner, and cloud adoption is exploding. The sheer amount of data is mind boggling which is why organisations are now closer to edge computing. By George...
Close to 200k SA learners have had Cisco Networking Academy training
Cisco has announced its goal to provide digital skills training to 25-million learners over the next 10 years through its Cisco Networking Academy programme. By 2025, 97-million new jobs will be created due to advances in technology and automation. Cisco is helping...
Most employees need basic cybersecurity skills training
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Deloitte partners on Grindstone Accelerator
Deloitte Africa has partnered with Grindstone to launch the 2023 Grindstone Accelerator programme for cohorts 10 & 11. The Grindstone Accelerator is a 12-month structured entrepreneurship development programme that assists high-growth innovation-driven companies...
Ilitha launches affordable connectivity
Ilitha Telecommunications, a new telecommunications business providing affordable, unlimited internet solutions to underserviced areas, has launched its brand and services in Mdantsane. In addition to the investment by the founders and Microsoft, the company has...
Functional Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Fontainebleau
Join the Digital Revolution as a Functional Analyst!Are you ready to ignite a spark in Africa's tech landscape? We're a trailblazing Pan-African telecommunications giant launching a Software Engineering Centre of Excellence (COE) in Johannesburg, and we're on the hunt...
Systems Administrator (Stellenbosch)
ENVIRONMENT:SUPPORT the IT Department in maintaining, monitoring, and troubleshooting the company's IT infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and availability of systems and services as the next Systems Administrator wanted by an innovative Investment &...
Senior Support Engineer (Hyper-V, Exchange, M365) (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE Hyper-V, Exchange and Cloud Infrastructure Support as the next Senior Support Engineer sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist to join its team. You will conduct proactive analysis of system health, architect new solutions...
Systems Administrator (Stellenbosch) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
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Senior Support Engineer (Hyper-V, Exchange, M365) (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
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Senior SharePoint Developer (DBN)
ENVIRONMENT:YOUR strong technical leadership is sought to fill the role of a Senior SharePoint Developer wanted by a cutting-edge Tech company in Durban. You will be pivotal in designing, implementing, and maintaining innovative SharePoint solutions that enhance...
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Junior Software Engineer
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Senior SharePoint Developer (DBN) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
ENVIRONMENT:YOUR strong technical leadership is sought to fill the role of a Senior SharePoint Developer wanted by a cutting-edge Tech company in Durban. You will be pivotal in designing, implementing, and maintaining innovative SharePoint solutions that enhance...
IT Support Technician (Stellenbosch Onsite) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:A strong technical & ambitious IT Support Technician is wanted to join the team of a dynamic Investment & Management Firm in Stellenbosch. You will provide Desktop Support for dealing with day-to-day tickets and call outs, collect and deliver stock...
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