Enterprise AI hits the wall

Enterprise AI is outgrowing the architecture and infrastructure beneath it as data privacy and sovereignty requirements tighten, according to new research from NTT Data. The latest research finds a widening split between enterprises that are redesigning AI for...

Information integrity passes geopolitics as the top risk

Information integrity risk, caused by the proliferation of AI‑enabled decision-making and uncertain AI transparency requirements, gained the top rank of emerging risks for the first quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk...

SA skills gap: Where talent supply and employer demand collide

South Africa faces a persistent disconnect between the talent available in the labour market and the qualifications that employers are seeking, according to the latest Pnet Job Market Trends Report for April. Around half (54%) of job adverts posted in the last 12...

SA’s key industries come under fire from DDoS attacks

South Africa has become one of the most targeted countries globally for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against certain key industries, including financial and computer services. New data from NetScout’s Threat Intelligence Report for the second half of...

Stalled career growth drives top talent to quit

There’s a talent crisis building inside organisations. While employment statistics point to a cooling labour market, data from Workday’s new iteration of its Global Workforce Report shows a different kind of pressure building inside companies: a continued exodus of...

The path to growth and efficiency for African banks

Leading banks are reshaping their operations to deliver sustainable growth and cost efficiency. This is according to a new KPMG report, “Banking Transformation: The New Agenda”. Drawing on a global survey of 228 banking leaders, it outlines practical strategies for...

New poll shows mixed reactions to Trump presidency

Donald Trump’s return to the US White House next week is seen by many – including South Africa - as a “good thing” for peace in the world, American influence, and dialogue between leading powers. However, this feeling is not shared by some of Washington’s closest...

2024 sees rampant ransomware escalation

Ransomware actors ran rampant in 2024 shattering previous records, cementing their place as the most pervasive cyber threat to businesses worldwide. Check Point Software Technologies' External Risk Management research team (formerly CyberInt) has announced the...

JSE kicks off Investment Challenge registrations

Registrations for the Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s (JSE) flagship financial literacy programme, the JSE Investment Challenge, have officially opened. The competition, which has been running successfully for over 50 years, is set to commence on 17 March 2025 and...

Employee productivity, happiness take centre stage

2025 will be transformative for the world of work as technological advancements continue to shape how businesses of all sizes operate and evolve. While the latter stage of 2024 saw some media commentators increasingly talk about the so-called ‘Return to Office’ or...

Foundational phase learning under the spotlight

As South African Grade 12s celebrate an 83,7% matric pass rate, Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube believes we need to do more to assist children in pre-school and foundational learning. “While good progress has been made in expanding education access, we must...

Top workplace predictions for CHROs in 2025

Gartner has revealed nine workplace predictions that HR leaders will need to take action on this year and beyond to ensure their organisation remains competitive, can attract and retain top talent, and achieve desired business outcomes. “This year’s predictions...

Smartphones defy challenges to post 2024 growth

According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker , global smartphone shipments increased 2,4% year-over-year (YoY) to 331,7-million units in the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q24). This marks the sixth...

Nvidia slams proposed AI Diffusion rule

The Biden Administration is proposing to pass legislation that limits the export of US-developed AI technology. The Framework for the Diffusion of Advanced AI Technologies requires a license to export, reexport, or transfer (in-country) advanced computing ICs or the...

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Africa and the opportunity for digital natives, but

Africa holds huge economic potential - in almost every area - and the continent's youthful population structure represents tremendous opportunity within the modern digital era. But this calls for the continent to prioritise digitally enabled socioeconomic growth. By...

Pinnacle Finance launches in SA

ICT distributor Pinnacle has launched a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), Pinnacle Finance, aimed at assisting its ICT channel and clientele on opex financing deals and transactions. With Pinnacle Finance, resellers now have the opportunity to have access to assets that...

SD-WAN drives the work from home experience into the future

The world of work has fundamentally changed over the last two years, with Work From Home (WFH) now firmly entrenched as both normal and desirable. By Navinder Singh, GM of In2IT Technologies This shift away from the secure networks of a closed office environment,...

Troye scoops Citrix Partner of the Year Award

Managed IT services provider Troye has once again scooped a Citrix Partner of the Year award, this time in the 'New SaaS' category. Citrix honoured its partners in five different categories at the Citrix regional field kick-off event that was held recently in...

Understanding who needs an EPC

The regulations for the mandatory display of building Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) in South Africa is expected to promote energy efficiency awareness and the improvement of building energy performance. By Frikkie Malan, head of sustainability at Remote...

Routed Achieves Gold Status in Veeam Cloud & Service Provider Program

African cloud platform Routed has earned Gold status in the Veeam Cloud & Service Provider (VCSP) program. The company is now one of the select cloud providers to offer its customers Veeam-powered solutions to build reliable, enterprise-grade Backup as a Service...

Key considerations towards adopting a hybrid work strategy

The hybrid working model will likely become the new standard operating model for many organisations in various industries. By Wilhelm Greeff, business manager: modern workplace at Decision Inc South Africa However, there are still significant concerns to address...

Ricoh partners with Pagero for e-invoicing

Ricoh has partnered with Pagero to offer customers a single solution for the delivery of outbound e-invoices. The partnership provides customers with compliant e-invoicing. "Businesses need e-invoicing to ensure processes and payments are fast and secure," says Jolene...

The importance of high-density in datacentre infrastructure

The high-density datacentre packs far more punch for the modern business, and within improved sustainability and cost targets, writes Conrad Kock, principal practice head: intelligent infrastructure at Dimension Data. The rapid digital transformation move to cloud...

Lead Engineer: Enterprise Security Architect – Gauteng Sandton

Brief DescriptionThe main purpose for this role is to manage the security architecture domain and landscape, develop reverence content and ensure the application thereof in the critical and operational environments are compliant with best practise posture for the...

Shopify Implementation Specialist – JHB – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A Johannesburg-based website design company is seeking a highly skilled Shopify Implementation Specialist with a strong technical foundation and a sharp eye for detail. The ideal candidate will be capable of building fully configured Shopify sites from the...

ESG Analyst 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...

DevOps Engineer

Seeking a DevOps Engineer with strong experience with infrastructure automation, CI/CD, and containerization technologies. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience3+ years in a DevOps or similar roleProficient in Docker,...

ESG Analyst 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...

DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Seeking a DevOps Engineer with strong experience with infrastructure automation, CI/CD, and containerization technologies. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience3+ years in a DevOps or similar roleProficient in Docker,...

Report Developer (Sustainability) 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...

Senior Python Developer

Seeking a highly skilled Senior Python Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems. Key Requirements 5+ years professional Python development experience with frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPIStrong software engineering principles,...

Senior Python Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Seeking a highly skilled Senior Python Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems. Key Requirements 5+ years professional Python development experience with frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPIStrong software engineering principles,...

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