Where AI is heading in 2026 …
The coming year will see AI push deeper into everyday life, but with some major caveats, according to leading Internet Exchange operator DE-CIX’s technology outlook for 2026. From emotionally intelligent banking assistants capable of detecting frustration in a...
Resellers: Make your voice heard
There's just one week left to vote 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...
Arctic winter sea ice hits record low level
Winter sea ice cover in the Arctic was the lowest it’s ever been at its annual peak on 22 March 2025, according to NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Centre (NSIDC) at the University of Colorado. Ice cover ebbs and flows through the seasons in the Arctic (left)...
The myths that are hampering employee productivity
HR leaders must address four emerging myths around employee productivity that could impact their organisations’ ability to achieve desired growth, according to Gartner. A November 2024 survey of more than 450 actively employed CEOs and other senior executive business...
Cloud infrastructure spending surpasses most positive expectations
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Enterprise Infrastructure Tracker: Buyer and Cloud Deployment, spending on compute and storage infrastructure products for cloud deployments, including dedicated and shared IT environments,...
April Fool joke or a cyberattack? How to avoid both
A recent survey by Kaspersky shows that 21,3% of employees and business owners using computers in South Africa faced a situation when colleagues (12,8%), friends or relatives (8,5%) made jokes with their unlocked computer. These jokes include sending funny messages or...
Does the current geopolitical turmoil mean China is back?
The current pace and flux of geopolitics continues to disrupt markets - keeping investors across the globe on tenterhooks. By David Rees, head of global economics at Schroders The US/China relationship in particular is the most consequential bi-lateral relationship in...
Musk sells X to xAI
Elon Musk has sold X, his social media platform, to xAI, his artificial intelligence start-up. The all-stock deal valued xAI at $80-billion and X at $33-billion, according to Musk. He paid $44-billion for X in 2022; while a December 2024 valuation of xAI put it at...
These are the top commercial threats facing sales leaders
As the global marketplace evolves at an unprecedented pace, Gartner, Inc. has identified the top seven commercial threats facing chief sales officers (CSOs) in 2025. The numerous challenges facing CSOs could significantly impact their strategic priorities and...
AI features big in African businesses’ plans
New research reveals widespread artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions across Africa’s business landscape. A survey of 750 CEOs, CTOs, and CIOs across South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, Morocco, and Algeria demonstrates that 85% of companies have already invested or planning...
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Think global, act local to remedy procurement myopia
Procurement myopia can be a death sentence for an organisation. This has never been more true than in today's fragile, post-pandemic and disruption fraught business environment, where economies are still reeling, and business resilience and innovation are more...
Trellix finds open source projects could be at risk
Trellix has announced the establishment of the Trellix Advanced Research Center to advance global threat intelligence. Comprised of hundreds of the world's most elite security analysts and researchers, the Advanced Research Center produces actionable real-time...
Recognise the potential of a composable DXP
Today, application leaders and marketers need to do away with monolithic digital experience platforms and make use of solutions that give them the option to choose the bits and pieces that suit them best. By Nick Durrant, co-founder and MD of Bluegrass Digital At the...
MTN SA rolls out a four-phase green energy programme
MTN South Africa has launched a request for proposal (RFP) which will see the MTN Headquarters becoming a completely "green" office. Phase 1 involves the procurement of providers for alternative energy rooftops and solar carparks and this forms part of the company's...
SA growth extends Talk360 seed funding to $7m
International calling app Talk360 has secured an additional $3-million in seed round funding, taking its total seed round to $7-million after its first closing in May. The funds will help the company grow its market share in South Africa, drive its growth on the rest...
Microsoft SA announces Partner Awards winners
Microsoft South Africa hosted its annual Partner Awards this week, recognising a partner ecosystem that it says, has continued to push beyond all limits to enable success for customers in South Africa, and beyond. The event, which was hosted in person for the first...
Why banks should embrace super wallets
Traditional banks cannot avoid adapting to the new requirements and desires of their customers if they want to stay relevant. The focus, therefore, should be on creating a compelling mobile wallet solution that cuts across all situations in life. G+D's insights show...
Trellix launches unified partner program, expands Security Innovation Alliance
Trellix has announced Trellix Xtend, a new partner program designed to increase profitability, engagement, and growth across its global partner ecosystem. The company also announced new technology integrations to Trellix XDR through the Security Innovation Alliance, a...
City of Las Vegas deploys largest private network in the US with NTT
NTT, parent company of Dimension Data, has announced a Private 5G (P5G) network expansion for the City of Las Vegas (CoLV), deploying and provisioning NTT's P5G to build the most extensive private network in the US. The goal is for the network to serve as an open...
How software will handle the future data explosion
The data centre sector's proven record of dealing with massive demand growth can be applied to wider sustainability challenges, writes Natalya Makarochkina, senior vice-president: secure power division, international operations at Schneider Electric. An important...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...
Data Scientist at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...
Configuration Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client: Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance data-driven decisions. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team worldwide. Serving...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About the Role: As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, analyse processes, and recommend improvements to enhance...
IT Administrator at SNG Grant Thornton
DescriptionJob Purpose:To manage and maintain the organization's IT assets and support procurement processes, including the creation and tracking of purchase orders. The role ensures accurate inventory, compliance with asset policies, and efficient procurement to...
Solutions Architect at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...
Software Engineer (Snr) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
This is a remote position. About our client: Headquartered in the USA, our client offers a great remote work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at...
Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...
Data Scientist at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...
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