Are you ready to run the AI race?
Kathy Gibson reports – The AI race is on – and organisations need to ask whether they are ready. This is the question posed by Smangele Nkosi, GM of Cisco Southern Africa, speaking to delegates at Cisco Connect Southern Africa 2025 in Kyalami. “The digital landscape...
Google brings quantum computing a step closer to real-world applications
Google has announced new research that shows — for the first time in history — that a quantum computer can successfully run a verifiable algorithm on hardware, surpassing even the fastest classical supercomputers – running 13 000-times faster. It can compute the...
Meme coin started as a joke is biggest winner
Meme coins may have started as jokes, but their explosive growth over the past years proves they are anything but trivial. Although still considered speculative and risky, these digital assets have surged in popularity, fueled by their devoted online communities....
SA users tread a minefield of security, privacy threats
South African users experienced more than 32-million cybersecurity threats in 2024, according to new research from NordVPN. The study finds that Internet users should be careful when clicking links that appear to have been sent by big tech companies as there’s a good...
Hybrid working companies more optimistic about growth
Businesses operating in the hybrid model have reported that they are significantly more optimistic about growth in the year ahead than more traditionally focused businesses that require their teams to commute daily. These companies also recognise that hybrid working...
Pioneering telcos modernise with AI, cloud, security investments
A new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, with support from GSMA Intelligence, has found that telecommunication and communication service providers (CSPs) who are embracing cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) in their networks...
Fewer critical threats for government, development industries
The latest Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response (MDR) analyst report shows that government and development industries experienced a significant decrease in the number of high-severity incidents with direct human involvement in 2024, whereas the food, IT, telecom...
Home automation in for massive growth
The automated home market is rapidly evolving, with consumers increasingly adopting devices that enhance security, energy efficiency, and convenience. Against this backdrop, the global spending on automated home devices is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate...
Aviation industry increases investment in cybersecurity
SITA's 2024 Air Transport IT Insights report reveals how airlines and airports are increasing investment in cybersecurity, biometrics and sustainable IT solutions to cope with growing digital threats and rising passenger numbers. Seventy-four percent of airlines and...
Vehicle market shows signs of recovery
The latest TransUnion South Africa Vehicle Pricing Index (VPI) for Q4 2024 reveals a cautiously optimistic outlook for the country’s automotive sector, with improving economic conditions encouraging consumer confidence while affordability challenges continue to shape...
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Tactile, ExiPay partner on payment technologies
Tactile Technologies, a player in the sub-Saharan African touch screen and barcode scanning industry, has signed a partnership with start-up ExiPay group to bring payment technologies to Tactile clients. ExiPay partners with Finimo Solutions to provide the software...
What the spectrum auction means for your business
The recent spectrum made available by ICASA was long overdue and is needed to unleash the promise of 5G. While industries already have clear strategies on how to leverage the increased access to 5G to benefit their customers and end-users, many may be wondering what...
Intelligence at the edge drives optimisation, efficiency
Businesses today must be more agile, efficient and proactive than ever, a feat that can only be successfully achieved through digital technologies that deliver enhanced intelligence, including the intelligent cloud, and the ability to process and analyse data at...
The mind-boggling puzzle of cybersecurity
Keeping pace with all the tools and technologies that provide protection from the cybersecurity onslaught can be overwhelming, but not impossible, writes Colin Thornton, chief commercial officer at Turrito Networks. There are a lot of statistics when it comes to...
Emerging technologies to man international borders
For decades, long immigration queues at airports have been a concern with new complexities post the pandemic. With travel restrictions easing globally, border control authorities are likely to spend more time scrutinising travellers' records, given the added need to...
Personalisation and data privacy can go hand in hand
How often do brands find a balance between the obvious benefits of personalisation and customer's privacy concerns? By Andrew Bourne, regional manager: Africa at Zoho The most effective tactics employ zero-party data to drive marketing and sales, give consumers power...
SMEs vulnerable to cyber attacks
South Africa has the sixth highest rate of cybercrime victims worldwide, according to a report by international cybersecurity company Surfshark. Following the breach of President Cyril Ramaphosa's personal data by hackers, consumers have been cautioned to remain...
ESET Southern Africa announces 2022 Partner Awards winners
ESET, recently acknowledged the successes and innovations of its partners at its annual Partner Awards events held from April to June in Namibia, Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg. With growth and sustainability as its central theme for 2022, the awards aim to...
Nymbis Cloud Solutions launches
Nymbis Cloud Solutions, powered by Vox, has launched. The cloud integrator will be providing companies across industry sectors with internationally accessible cloud services, solutions, and platforms. The adoption of multi-cloud environments is accelerating as...
Partnerships change the lives of young South Africans
Bridging the digital divide of a global skills gap is a complex problem that requires all stakeholders to work together to make the world a more resilient, capable and inclusive place. More must be done to ensure everyone has the opportunity to learn, work and...
Senior Business Analyst – Finance
Senior Business Analyst (Finance) Location: On-site - Western Cape Salary: R70,000 per month CTC Type: Full-time, permanentA leading financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join their growing team. This is a key on-site...
Oracle PL/SQL Developer at Ntice Search
We are seeking an experienced Oracle PL/SQL Developer to join our dynamic team supporting agricultural research systems. If you have a strong background in Oracle development and a passion for problem-solving and innovation, we'd love to hear from you! Key...
Senior Test Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
To lead and execute testing activities of medium to high complexity, ensuring the quality and successful implementation of business solutions. This includes planning, executing, and maintaining tests (functional, non-functional, regression, and disaster recovery) and...
Senior Business Analyst – Finance – Western Cape Cape Town
Senior Business Analyst (Finance) Location: On-site - Western Cape Salary: R70,000 per month CTC Type: Full-time, permanentA leading financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join their growing team. This is a key on-site...
Oracle PL/SQL Developer at Ntice Search – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal
We are seeking an experienced Oracle PL/SQL Developer to join our dynamic team supporting agricultural research systems. If you have a strong background in Oracle development and a passion for problem-solving and innovation, we'd love to hear from you! Key...
Senior Analyst Developer
We're seeking an experienced Senior Analyst Developer to design and build advanced software solutions. You'll work mainly with .NET and AWS, delivering secure, high-quality code aligned with business needs. You'll help set technical standards, guide junior developers,...
Digital Marketer & IT Technician – Rosebank
We are looking for a young, dynamic, multi-skilled Digital Marketer & IT Technician to manage our Digital Marketing campaigns and provide technical IT support in Rosebank.This dual role is ideal for a tech-savvy, creative thinker with hands-on experience. Build...
Senior Analyst Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
We're seeking an experienced Senior Analyst Developer to design and build advanced software solutions. You'll work mainly with .NET and AWS, delivering secure, high-quality code aligned with business needs. You'll help set technical standards, guide junior developers,...
Digital Marketer & IT Technician – Rosebank – Remote Remote
We are looking for a young, dynamic, multi-skilled Digital Marketer & IT Technician to manage our Digital Marketing campaigns and provide technical IT support in Rosebank.This dual role is ideal for a tech-savvy, creative thinker with hands-on experience. Build...
Systems Manager
A vacancy is available within a fast paced, progressive division of this well established organisation in the motor sector.The focus will be on the administration and management of a team responsible for developing and overseeing Fleet and Truck systems. The role...
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