AI hardware shortages to define 2026 markets
AI hardware shortages are set to define markets in 2026 as pricing power shifts and volatility rises. This warning, from deVere Group CEO Nigel Green, comes as the AI boom is rapidly evolving from a growth story into a supply-shock story, and it is shaping up to be...
Human error fuels breaches as cybersecurity training lags
A recent Kaspersky survey in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region entitled “Cybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge and behaviour”, found that just 46% of professionals surveyed in South Africa received training on digital threats. This...
Strong revenue growth for US IT distribution
Sales through distribution in North America posted a second consecutive quarter of growth in the first quarter of 2025. Distributor Revenues came in at $19,9-billion which is a 7,6% increase year-over-year, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) North...
IBM Cloud first to deploy Intel Gaudi 3
IBM is the first cloud service provider to make Intel Gaudi 3 AI accelerators available to customers, a move designed to make powerful artificial intelligence capabilities more accessible and to directly address the high cost of specialised AI hardware. For Intel, the...
Beware of SAPS impersonation scam
Since 2023, global reports have painted a picture of South Africa being transformed into a hotbed for fraud, with scammers and fraudsters going to great lengths to carry out elaborate schemes that are convincing enough to transform even the most vigilant person into...
AI-powered cybercrime and defenses on the rise
Check Point Software Technologies has launched its inaugural AI Security Report at the RSA Conference 2025 in San Francisco, offering an in-depth exploration of how cyber criminals are weaponising artificial intelligence (AI), alongside strategic insights for...
Crypto crime surges in 2025
The 2024 crypto bull run fueled a surge in crypto-related crimes, a trend that has carried into 2025. Over the course of last year, cybercriminals stole $1,73-billion worth of digital assets, making 2024 the fourth-worst year for crypto crime on record. But that...
IBM, Scuderia Ferrari enhance Formala 1 fan experience
IBM and Scuderia Ferrari HP have introduced a new mobile app experience designed to bring the passionate global fanbase of nearly 400-million Tifosi closer than ever to cars, drivers and races. Now available in English and – for the first time – Italian, the app...
PMI shows another decline for manufacturing
The latest Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for April 2025 points to a deterioration in manufacturing sentiment. The index remained in contraction for a sixth straight month. The seasonally adjusted PMI fell by 4 points to 44.7 in April, the weakest reading since...
Machine learning helps protect endangered whales
SAS is helping Fathom Science Inc North Carolina State University tech spin-off that is building digital twins of the ocean, validate its whale location prediction model so vessels can avoid striking critically endangered North Atlantic right whales. Fathom Science...
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Connected intelligence helps SA manufacturers transition to Industry 4.0
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Economic turbulence: agile retailers turn crisis into profit opportunities
With no sign of the present economic storm subsiding, small and medium-sized retailers need to identify ways to turn today's multiple crises into opportunities for growth. Evolving consumer tastes, new market pain points and emerging technologies all offer compelling...
BaaS: tomorrow’s financial solutions, today
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Zero Trust Network Access the next step in an evolving security landscape
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Low code platforms help businesses and kids work with AI
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Vodacom invests R340m in Free State and Northern Cape network
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Nutanix launches Cloud Clusters on Azure
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AR art exhibition coming to Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
An extraordinary exhibition is coming to the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden, Johannesburg. Seeing the Invisible is an augmented reality (AR) exhibition that features the work of more than a dozen artists from around the world. Their works, "placed" in the...
Quro Medical joins forces with Operation Healing Hands
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Micros SA launches e-gifting global ecosystem platform
Micros South Africa, in conjunction with Singapore-based CPR Vision Management, this week launched an e-gifting platform designed to help companies in the hospitality industry increase direct and repeat business, acquire new customers, and reward and win back existing...
Project Manager (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client provides cutting edge, cloud-based solutions to major banks, retailers, insurers and telcos, allowing them to process payments with ease. You will work with industry-leading experts and be involved in solving everyday payment problems that...
Front-End Developer at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a leading global payments company who is building on their demonstrated success of transforming the payments landscape. Join this winning team to enhance your career and have a really enjoyable work environment. This client invests...
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Test Analyst – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Test Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / Finance Responsibilities Perform manual testing of Business Vault tables, HANA tables, data cubes, and SSRS reportsWrite and execute SQL scripts for data...
Technical Project Manager (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:THE expertise of a highly driven Technical Project Manager who is passionate about digital & eCommerce is wanted to join the growing team of a dynamic Platform Development Agency. You will have a pivotal role in its pursuit to drive success in digital...
Backend Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
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Senior Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer with deep expertise in Snowflake and Matillion to design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines and integration solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud data warehousing, ETL/ELT...
Software Tester at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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Project Manager (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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