Is talent debt depleting your institutional knowledge?
Organisations cutting costs through workforce reduction to weather tough conditions may be trading a visible saving for an invisible liability that will cost them far more later, warns Advaita Naidoo, Africa MD at executive search firm Jack Hammer Global. “Globally,...
AI, big data, cloud and cybersecurity boost job market
The global job market experienced an increase in Q3 with job postings up by 4,6% quarter-on-quarter, according to GlobalData’s Job Analytics Database, indicating that hiring momentum recovered after the decline in Q2. GlobalData’s latest report – Global Hiring...
Your saved password could be part of SA’s ransomware problem
A ransom note is the last thing an attacker leaves on a South African network - and before it appears, someone has usually signed in with a stolen password or got in through a router that missed its updates. The attacker likely spent days or weeks finding the data...
Worldwide insolvencies on the rise, but SA resilience bucks trend
Global business insolvencies will rise by 5% in 2026 and 1% in 2027 (6% in 2025) - marking five consecutive years of increases - according to Allianz Trade’s latest Insolvency Report. Given the uncertain geopolitical and macroeconomic environment, the peak in...
Three actions HR must take to realise growth from AI
Three-quarters of board members expect AI will deliver value in the form of productivity and cost savings, however, 97% of organisations are unable to achieve desired cost savings through productivity alone, according to Gartner. “Thirty-eight percent of companies are...
Cyber resilience key for protecting business data
Kathy Gibson reports from Synology Open Day in Cape Town – Cyber resilience is the new buzzword in the enterprise space, with cybersecurity joining backup and restore to fully protect business data on all fronts. Mirian Lin, account manager at Synology, explains that...
Turn images into valuable business assets
Kathy Gibson reports from Synology Open Day in Cape Town – Consider for a moment how many images you come into contact with every day. They could be photographs, security camera stills, business cards, PDFs of documents, and more. Sure, the company stores them – but...
AI turns surveillance into smart security
Kathy Gibson reports from Synology Open Day in Cape Town – When it comes to surveillance, recording video data is important – but AI-powered search is key to building smarter systems that add value. Having offering video management and storage for about 18 years,...
Synology leads the return of the on-premise productivity suite
Kathy Gibson reports from Synology Open Day in Cape Town – As AI becomes pervasive, there is increasing pressure on organisations to retain control of their data. Mirian Lin, account manager at Synology, today introduced delegates to Synology’s Open Day in Cape Town...
Future-ready data storage key for modern enterprises
Kathy Gibson reports from Synology Open Day in Cape Town – In an increasingly digital and AI-led business environment, organisations are more dependent than ever on their data – and the ability to store, protect and manage this data becomes an existential issue. Mike...
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Whistleblowing: A governance responsibility for every organisation
Recent corruption investigations in South Africa have once again highlighted the important role whistleblowers can play in bringing potential wrongdoing to light. While much of the public debate has focused on government and state institutions, the same question...
Africa’s role in the next phase of cross-border commerce
Africa’s relevance to the evolution of global finance is significant. The continent’s experience, particularly in cross-border payments, provides a glimpse into what tomorrow’s increasingly digital, data-driven global financial system could look like. By Mthokozisi...
Can you afford what comes after a cyberattack?
A cyberattack does not end when the malicious activity has been contained. For the impacted business, that is usually the time when the most expensive part begins, writes Yaron Assabi, founder of Digital Solutions Group. When an attacker breaches a system, the problem...
SA’s online retail opportunity hides in the trust gap
South Africans are online, but millions still do not shop online. While 79.1% of adults regularly browse the web, only 34.2% of them buy goods online, according to the new Online Retail in South Africa 2026 study. “Bridging the gap between browsing and buying depends...
Ransomware has moved on. Has your security strategy kept up?
For 47% of South African organisations hit by ransomware in 2025, the attack succeeded because of inadequate protection. For 43%, a lack of cybersecurity capacity was a contributing factor. By Reza Joseph, group product manager: cybersecurity, cloud and unified comms...
Stop buying AI. Start redesigning work
Operating model, capability and process, not technology alone, will decide who turns AI investment into measurable value, writes Kim Moore, executive associate: people solutions division at Change Logic. Every executive conversation about AI eventually arrives at the...
Systems of record are systems of action in the era of AI-first intelligence
Craig Fidler, lead business consultant at Braintree, talks about Microsoft's move to AI-first and how this helps organisations extract more value from existing systems and solutions. The systems underpinning finance and customer relationships have primarily served as...
POPIA compliance gap a business risk as third-party threats gain momentum
South African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that handle personal information are facing a far more rigorous regulatory environment as the Information Regulator moves from guidance and preparation towards active enforcement of POPIA. Attackers have made...
AI orchestration is reshaping the modern customer journey
Customer expectations have changed. Customers no longer rate a brand by one interaction or channel. They judge it by the overall experience. Whether they engage through WhatsApp, email, voice, SMS or even an app, they expect every interaction to be connected and easy....
Logistics companies are digitising the document trail behind every delivery
For logistics companies, speed now depends on more than moving goods. It also depends on how quickly the business can capture proof of delivery, resolve exceptions, complete compliance records and move a transaction towards payment. Every delivery generates a trail of...
Data Engineer x2 at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Data Engineer (2 positions) | 6-month contract | Hybrid, Rosebank Turn complex financial data into real business impact Do you like working where finance, data and delivery meet? We're looking for two experienced Data Engineers for a high-profile financial services...
Senior Solutions Architect
We are seeking an experienced Senior Solutions Architect to lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable, and supportable technology solutions within a complex enterprise healthcare environment. This role will play a critical part in defining and evolving solution...
Data Engineer x2 at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Data Engineer (2 positions) | 6-month contract | Hybrid, Rosebank Turn complex financial data into real business impact Do you like working where finance, data and delivery meet? We're looking for two experienced Data Engineers for a high-profile financial services...
Senior Solutions Architect – Gauteng Braamfontein
We are seeking an experienced Senior Solutions Architect to lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable, and supportable technology solutions within a complex enterprise healthcare environment. This role will play a critical part in defining and evolving solution...
Information Security Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Secure the Future. Lead the Defence.We're looking for a Senior Information Security Specialist who doesn't just monitor threats — you shape how we stop them.If you thrive in complex environments, enjoy solving hard security problems, and want to mentor the next...
Information Security Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Secure the Future. Lead the Defence.We're looking for a Senior Information Security Specialist who doesn't just monitor threats — you shape how we stop them.If you thrive in complex environments, enjoy solving hard security problems, and want to mentor the next...
Senior 5G Systems Engineer
Department: Network Engineering / TechnologyReporting structure: GM: Network SystemsJob purpose: Our client is seeking a Senior 5G Systems Engineer to lead the deployment, integration, and operationalsupport of Private 5G Standalone (5G SA) enterprise solutions....
Senior 5G Systems Engineer – Gauteng Centurion
Department: Network Engineering / TechnologyReporting structure: GM: Network SystemsJob purpose: Our client is seeking a Senior 5G Systems Engineer to lead the deployment, integration, and operationalsupport of Private 5G Standalone (5G SA) enterprise solutions....
Senior ISP Core Network Engineer
Department: Network Engineering / TechnologyReporting structure: GM: Network SystemsJob purpose: Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior ISP Core Network Engineer with a minimum of 10 yearsof hands-on technical expertise to manage and optimize their core...
Senior ISP Core Network Engineer – Gauteng Centurion
Department: Network Engineering / TechnologyReporting structure: GM: Network SystemsJob purpose: Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior ISP Core Network Engineer with a minimum of 10 yearsof hands-on technical expertise to manage and optimize their core...
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