They don’t know how, but execs believe AI will drive business growth

New research from the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that nearly eight in 10 (79%) surveyed executives expect AI will significantly contribute to their revenue by 2030 – up from 40% today. But few (24%) have a clear view of where that revenue will come from....

Cedarberg reveals tiny ecosystem that helped kick-start life

An international team of scientists from South Africa, Canada, France and the UK has uncovered fossil evidence of a tiny ecosystem that helped kick-start the recovery of Earth’s oceans after a global mass extinction. The team, led by Dr Claire Browning, an Honorary...

CEOs take the lead as AI investment gains pace

Corporate AI investment is growing significantly and it’s not about to slow down. Companies are planning to double their spending on the technology in 2026, accounting for about 1,7% of revenues - more than twice the increase for 2025. Meanwhile, CEOs are rolling up...

Geoeconomic risks rise in new age of competition

The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2026, published yesterday (14 January), finds geoeconomic confrontation emerges as the top risk for the year, followed by interstate conflict, extreme weather, societal polarisation and misinformation and disinformation....

Intel and Shell advance immersion cooling

As AI and high performance computing (HPC) increase the need for powerful data centre infrastructure, IT operators are seeking more efficient, scalable and sustainable thermal cooling solutions. Liquid cooling is increasingly popular and expected to account for 36% of...

Slow growth ahead for global telecoms

Worldwide spending on telecom services and pay TV services reached $1,51-billion in 2024, reflecting a 2,2% year-on-year increase, according to the Worldwide Semiannual Telecom Services Tracker published by International Data Corporation (IDC). In comparison, IDC...

Supply chain under siege

Supply chain cyberattacks have become a huge concern for companies and organisations in recent years due to their potential to cause widespread disruption. And although these malicious attacks have significantly dropped since 2019, they still affect hundreds of...

Vulnerabilities in open-source Suricata, FreeRDP projects

Kaspersky has uncovered seven vulnerabilities - two of which could allow arbitrary code execution - in the widely used open-source projects Suricata and FreeRDP during pre-release penetration testing of the company's products. Security experts say that of the seven...

Applications now open for ISPA Inspires sponsorships

Smart young South Africans aspiring to careers in the ICT industry are invited to submit their applications for consideration for the fifth instalment of the ISPA Inspires educational sponsorship from Monday (2 September). ISPA is South Africa's official internet...

Exposure to violence severely impacts SA’s young children

A study by Lucinda Tsunga, a PhD graduand from the University of Cape Town (UCT), has described alarmingly high levels of violence exposure in young South African children which could have significant implications for addressing the profound impact of violence...

Young scientists show what they can do

A total of 262 young scientists presented 183 research projects at the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists' Regional Science Fairs final event in Gauteng North at the Tshwane University of Technology. The projects on display were evaluated by 142 judges including...

AWS has deep roots in Cape Town

Kathy Gibson reports from AWS Summit in Sandton - AWS's relationship with South Africa - and Cape Town, in particular - goes back a long way. Indeed, a lot of the technology development that supports AWS's global cloud services was developed by a small group of...

AWS renews commitment to cloud, AI in Africa

Kathy Gibson reports from AWS Summit in Sandton - AWS has already invested R15,6-billion in building infrastructure in Africa - and has committed to a further R30,4-billion. "Whether it is opening new office locations, or enabling the distribution connect backbone, or...

These are the technologies that will transform sales in the future

Emotion AI, machine sellers, and digital twin of a customer will have a transformative impact on the sales function in the next decade, according to Gartner. However, sales leaders must closely navigate the hype to evaluate when these technologies will be appropriate...

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Cisco simplifies software and services buying program

At its 26th annual Partner Summit conference, Cisco announced a new Enterprise Agreement (EA) to make it easier for partners and customers to buy, sell, and manage Cisco software and services. The single contract increases access to Cisco's portfolio and solutions,...

NU partners with Netskope as Cloud Access Security Broker

Networks Unlimited has announced a partnership agreement with Netskope, a US-based cloud, data and network security provider, and a leader in the application of the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Cloud Access Security Brokerage (CASB), also known as Cloud...

Huawei MateBook B Series – Landing Soon

Leading ICT distributor, Pinnacle, recently announced the onboarding of the Huawei Consumer Business Group product stack to their portfolio. The addition of the Huawei Consumer Business Group has elevated Pinnacle’s B2B consumer offering to the next level, creating...

Is ERP out of reach of the SME?

If you think ERP software is too expensive for a SME, think again. That's the word from Heinrich de Leeuw, MD of Seidor South Africa, who points out that ERP technology enables SME owners and directors to have a real time dashboard of important data in the business....

Growing market for personal insurance cover against online threats

Cybercrime numbers are on the up, and South Africans are not immune from this growing threat. Some of the statistics are frightening. Banking app losses increased by more than 88% last year to an average loss of R14 253 per transaction. Online banking losses increased...

New VAT and customs obligations for online marketplaces

The global economy has recently seen a rapid rise in online marketplaces and platforms, whereby sellers can easily connect and transact with buyers. By Prenisha Martin, tax associate at Baker McKenzie Johannesburg This substantial increase in digitisation has led to a...

Cybersecurity: utilities at their most vulnerable

The evolution of technology has brought with incredible advancements, particularly in unprecedented times where both organisations and individuals have had to adapt to stay competitive. By Vladimir Milovanovic, vice-president: power systems for anglophone Africa at...

Is hybrid the way SA should go in 2022?

Thibault Dousson, GM of Lenovo South Africa, discusses whether we are on the hybrid workplace track and what it will take to make this a success. Events of the past 20 months have upended the world of work, with far better outcomes than we could have predicted. Much...

Comstor launches new partner portal

Comstor has launched the Comstor Partner Portal, an interactive platform enabling Comstor to provide improved customer support and drive growth across all Cisco architectures. "The shift in demand on distributors for online tools to facilitate transactions and better...

Cybersecurity risks highlighted by new Windows release

Microsoft's announcement of its new Windows11 operating system, together with its new Server 2022 platform has been welcomed by users who will receive upgrades by mid-2022. However, the availability or new releases has, in many instances, prompted companies to...

SAP HCM Consultant (EU-Paid) at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position.About Our Client:Our client is a professional management consultancy and IT services provider, focused on delivering creative and innovative digital solutions. Their client base includes both startups and large corporations, but their mission...

SAP ABAP Developer – 3147

SAP ABAP Developer - 3147Senior Executive (Board) - PretoriaJob Overview:Design and develop SAP applications using ABAP programming languageCustomize SAP modules according to business requirementsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality...

Solution Architect (Chief Expert) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Solution Architect (Chief Expert) – Contract OpportunityLocation: Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Hybrid (Home Office Rotation)Work Model: Flexible (1960 hours annually)Our client in the motor industry is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Solution Architect (Chief...

SAP HCM Consultant (EU-Paid) at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote

This is a remote position.About Our Client:Our client is a professional management consultancy and IT services provider, focused on delivering creative and innovative digital solutions. Their client base includes both startups and large corporations, but their mission...

SAP ABAP Developer – 3147 – Gauteng Pretoria

SAP ABAP Developer - 3147Senior Executive (Board) - PretoriaJob Overview:Design and develop SAP applications using ABAP programming languageCustomize SAP modules according to business requirementsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality...

Business Analyst (GLR) at Parvana Recruitment

Client Details:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Embedded Software Engineer

Join a pioneer in cutting-edge covert surveillance technology, where your expertise in embedded software will drive innovation in mission-critical systems. If you thrive on precision engineering and developing software that powers real-world hardware, this is your...

Business Analyst (GLR) at Parvana Recruitment

Client Details:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

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