Credit trends diverge as consumers navigate affordability

South African consumers are reshaping how they access and use credit as affordability pressures persist, according to TransUnion’s Q1 2026 South Africa Industry Insights Report. The report’s findings show that credit demand remained resilient, but diverging risk...

Small fibre operators outshine giants in ISPA survey

ISPA's Perception Survey gauges ISPs’ perceptions of fibre network operator (FNO) performance across a range of metrics - and the most recent results reveal smaller FNOs are outshining the established competition. South Africa’s official internet Industry...

The human impact of AI forces a redesign in how we work

We are living through one of the most significant transformations in the history of work, writes Aparna Nair, chief talent, leadership and culture officer at IBM. AI is reshaping roles, rewiring workflows, and redefining the nature of performance itself. Yet, a new...

IBM debuts sub-1nm chip in miniaturisation first

IBM has found a way to further miniaturise chips, with the introduction of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a transistor architecture at the 0,7nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an industry facing the...

Organisations fail to train AI users on security

A massive 72,5% of professionals surveyed in South Africa say that they use artificial intelligence (AI) tools for work tasks – but only 30% have received training on the cybersecurity aspects of using neural networks, which is one of the critical elements of...

Oracle and AMD expand AI partnership

In Q3 of next year, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) will be a launch partner for the first publicly available AI supercluster powered by 50 000 AMD Instinct MI450 Series GPUs. Demand for large-scale AI capacity is accelerating as next-generation AI models outgrow...

Beware romance scammers in the month of love

February is the month of love, but this does not mean that romance scammers stop scamming for Valentine’s Day. No matter how you plan to spend Valentine’s Day, it’s important to recognise the warning signs of romance scams — and find out quickly if you should be...

FakeUpdates retains security threat lead

Check Point Software Technologies has released its Global Threat Index for January 2025, which highlights FakeUpdates’ continued threat in the cyber landscape and playing a crucial role in facilitating ransomware attacks. In the January Index eight African countries...

Banking leads European cloud spending growth

Public cloud services spending in Europe will total $221-billion in 2025 and will reach $373-billion by 2028, recording a five-year (2023-2028) compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20%. According to the Worldwide Software and Public Cloud Services Spending...

Data-driven decisions key in SA’s hiring crisis

As South Africa continues to grapple with unemployment, businesses must embrace data-driven hiring practices to make informed decisions and secure top talent. The country’s official unemployment rate stood at 32,1% in the third quarter of 2024, marking a decline from...

Inherited Web2 weaknesses a security time bomb

Web3 promised decentralisation, transparency and security – but, instead of breaking free from Web2's vulnerabilities, it has inherited them, creating an even more dangerous cyber threat landscape. New research shows that rising threats like malware, phishing,...

Products and services fail to meet women’s needs

Despite women managing nearly $32-trillion in global spending and, according to Nielsen, being set to control 75% of discretionary spending worldwide within five years, companies are failing to meet their unique needs. This is according to a new report by Boston...

Responsibility gap makes AI deployments risky

The breakneck speed at which artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing is outpacing governance around it. New research from NTT Data reveals that businesses are racing to adopt AI – but a responsibility gap threatens to undermine progress. More than 80% of executives...

Gen Z set to transform the workplace

Gen Z makes up 27% of the workforce, and these workers are bringing with them a unique set of talents and insights. They are digital natives who have never known a time without the internet. They are strident regarding ethics (and they want their employer to be, too),...

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Commvault appoints StorVault as a Metallic MSP partner

Commvault has appointed StorVault as a Managed Services Provider (MSP) for its Metallic Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform in South Africa. Gerhard Fourie, channel lead at Commvault Africa, says that due to StorVault's long-standing relationship as a Commvault...

Vodacom commits to 100% renewable-energy by 2025

Vodacom's pledge to halve its environmental impact by 2025 is well underway with a target set to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions. Within the next three years, Vodacom aims to diversify its energy mix which includes buying electricity needed...

inq expands SA footprint with Syrex acquisition

inq, a Convergence Partners company, is set to acquire Syrex, a provider of hyperconverged cloud technology solutions in South Africa, for an undisclosed amount. The agreement is subject to customary conditions including approvals by the Competition Authority of South...

How biometrics has become lightning fast and accurate

How do you do trust someone you can't meet in person? It's a question organisations have been grappling with in the age of the internet, KYC requirements, and the rapidly escalating costs and consequences of identity fraud. "Enter biometrics with liveness detection, a...

VMware Cross-Cloud services debut on Microsoft Azure Marketplace

VMware has announced the availability of VMware Cross-Cloud services on Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online store providing applications and services for use on Azure. VMware customers can take advantage of the trusted Azure cloud platform to accelerate application...

The ergonomics of working from home: tips from the experts

One of the remnants from worldwide lockdowns is the switch to working from home or a hybrid of onsite and offsite working. If you're still working in a makeshift space in your house - slouched on the couch, hunched over a laptop or commandeering your dining room table...

Mobile diversity: the security of mobility

Remote, gig, hybrid - these ways of working have become normalised during the pandemic and are now defining how organisations interact with employees across multiple skillsets, locations and countries. Anna Collard, senior vice-president: content strategy and...

Antibribery standardisation can help win business confidence back

As unfortunate as it is, the reality is bribery and corruption are rife globally. According to auditor Deloitte, about two-thirds of all fraud reported in India has a corruption angle to it. In 2019 alone, companies with operations in the United States paid or agreed...

Dell adds automation, security, multi-cloud to storage

Dell Technologies is enhancing software across its industry-leading1 storage portfolio, driving increased intelligence, automation, cyber resiliency and multi-cloud flexibility. "Organisations all over the world look to Dell to help them move faster while turning...

Test Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client: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...

IT Technician (CPT Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:A proactive & ambitious IT Technician is wanted by a dynamic provider of IT Infrastructure & Support Services to join its team. You will require experience with Office 365 accounts setup and administration in a cloud & hybrid environment,...

Project Manager

Project ManagerProject ManagerDuties and Responsibilities:Plan and execute projects to meet delivery, cost, and quality targetsLead contractor and subcontractor teams to meet plant requirementsMonitor project costs and scopeIdentify and support continuous improvement...

Security Engineer (Mid-Level)

Seeking a mid-level Security Engineer with 3-7 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations. Key Requirements 3-7 years' experience in information security or a related roleProficient in cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and remote workforce...

IT Technician (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A proactive & ambitious IT Technician is wanted by a dynamic provider of IT Infrastructure & Support Services to join its team. You will require experience with Office 365 accounts setup and administration in a cloud & hybrid environment,...

Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

Project ManagerProject ManagerDuties and Responsibilities:Plan and execute projects to meet delivery, cost, and quality targetsLead contractor and subcontractor teams to meet plant requirementsMonitor project costs and scopeIdentify and support continuous improvement...

Security Engineer (Mid-Level) – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Seeking a mid-level Security Engineer with 3-7 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations. Key Requirements 3-7 years' experience in information security or a related roleProficient in cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and remote workforce...

Developer – Technical Support (CH1118)

Our client, a leading innovator in financial wellness and inclusion, has developed a platform that enables employees to access their already earned wages early (EWA). They are now looking for a Developer – Technical Support to join their team. Requirements:Computer...

Snr Refrigeration Project Manager

Manufacturing company is looking for an experienced and driven Senior Refrigeration Project Manager to join their team. If you're passionate about leading high-impact projects and thrive in a fast-paced technical environment - we want to hear from you! Role...

Agile Master – 3202

Hybrid Role: Menlyn/Rosslyn/MidrandESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:·Strong leadership and enabling skills·Knowledge & Understanding of Agile Principles·Ability to manage a technical team using the AGILE methodology·Ability to plan and steer Agile Events·Project...

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