In the AI era, control is not enough: you have to prove it

A new report from IBM, Proof, Not Promises: The Digital Sovereignty Index, reveals an “overconfidence gap”: leaders believe they can prove sovereign control of their technology, but the evidence often falls short of the Index’s highest standards. As AI adoption...

AI set to drive a net increase in jobs by 2030

AI is expected to drive a net increase of 1,7-million jobs by 2030, according to Gartner, which says AI will create more jobs than it eliminates - generating 10,6-million new jobs, while removing 8,9-million jobs worldwide by 2030. “Organisations most advanced in AI...

A familiar face takes the reins at Tarsus

By Mark Davison - After months of speculation, Alviva Holdings – parent company of Tarsus Distribution – has announced a new, permanent CEO for one of South Africa’s oldest and leading distributors. Thibault Dousson, currently director of Lenovo’s Solution and...

European orbiter detects hints of volcanic activity on Mars

New evidence from gas seeping above volcanic rifts suggests Mars is not geologically dead deep inside, but merely sleeping. Fresh fissures along the Alba Mons region hint at active spots under the surface, where gases from inside the planet may be making their way up...

Cyber risks increase as Middle East war escalates

The Sophos X-Ops Counter Threat Unit (CTU) has issued a cyber advisory warning of increased cybersecurity risks as the US-Israel-Iran conflict continues and escalates. Historically, periods of direct military escalation in the Middle East have correlated with...

SA organisations see a rise in malicious insider threats

Mimecast’s ninth annual State of Human Risk Report reveals that 46% of SA organisations reported an increase in malicious insider incidents over the past year – matching the 46% of local organisations reporting a rise in negligent incidents for the first time. This...

Donating blood preferential to handing over health data, survey finds

While 69% of Americans are comfortable sharing their health data to improve their own care, only 40% are comfortable sharing that same data with tech companies for AI-driven products. This is according to new Qlik research, which also finds that, despite growing AI...

SAS Hackathon open for registration

While artificial intelligence (AI) remains the hottest area in business and technology, many people and organisations struggle to use it effectively to deliver value. The fifth annual SAS Hackathon, open for registration now through 31 August 2025, provides a way for...

AI agents seen as essential, not just experimental

A new study by the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that enterprises are expected to significantly scale AI-enabled workflows, many driven by agentic AI, relying on them for improved decision making and automation. The AI Projects to Profits study, which...

These are the top emerging technologies

As cities become more connected, collaborative sensing is enabling vehicles, traffic systems and emergency services to coordinate in real time – improving safety and easing congestion. This is just one of the World Economic Forum’s Top 10 Emerging Technologies of...

Spectrum sharing the key to bandwidth shortages

Kathy Gibson reports from Wapaloza in Muldersdrift - One of the universal truths when it comes to spectrum is that there is always more demand than supply. This makes it hard for businesses that require exclusive access to certain bands, explains Dean Bubley, founder...

Professionals put companies at risk with unauthorised AI tools

As companies race to keep up with digital transformation there has been a surge in the adoption of AI tools – and what started as experimental tech has become a core part of operations across industries from finance and accounting to retail, healthcare, and marketing....

SA needs to join the AI economy before it’s too late

South Africa runs the risk of becoming a bystander in one of the most transformative economic shifts of the century – artificial intelligence (AI) – according to Specno chairman, Daniel Novitzkas. And, as the global AI revolution accelerates, Novitzkas is urging South...

Over 7m streaming accounts’ credentials leaked in 2024

For millions of Gen Z users, streaming platforms play a central role in how they socialise and connect with global culture – but in a new report, Kaspersky has identified over 7-million compromised accounts belonging to streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, Amazon...

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Exclusive Networks Africa plans to continue African expansion

Exclusive Networks Africa, which represents the continental arm of this global, trusted cybersecurity specialist for digital infrastructure, is continuing its expansion into Africa, building presence within the sub-Saharan region in recent months, including the...

BEE basics: what compliance means for SMEs

The broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) policy system provides the country with a growth strategy that aims to promote a more equitable and economically inclusive society that will help South Africa realise its full economic potential. Small businesses -...

UBS invests in BigPanda

UBS today announced it has invested in artificial intelligence IT operations (AIOps) platform BigPanda through UBS Next, its strategic venture and innovation unit. Leveraging machine learning to predict, detect and respond to incidents within complex IT systems,...

FleetIT gets the green light with Grindstone Accelerator

FleetIT has made it into Grindstone's 2022/23 Accelerator programme. This month, Grindstone revealed that 25 companies will embark on its year-long programme to assist "high-growth tech start-ups to become more investable, sustainable, and exit-ready." Grindstone is...

Millennials and fintechs are redefining financial services

Millennials have received an especially bad reputation in the media over the past decade, characterised as lazy and entitled, and attributed as the reason for the so-called "death" of a number of industries, from the diamond industry to even beer and napkins. By...

What merchants and consumers need to know about RMS

When South Africa became the first country in the world to launch Authenticated Collections (Debicheck), replacing EDO (AEDO & NAEDO) with DebiCheck in 2021, consumers and merchants breathed a collective sigh of relief. Now Registered Mandate Services (RMS)...

Bridging learning gaps through edutech

Students have had to adapt to new ways of learning as many learners endured major disruptions within their curriculum such as at-home distractions and changes of schedule leading to students experiencing learning gaps in their education. The South African educational...

Top picks: JavaScript frameworks

The list of JavaScript frameworks continues to grow within the JavaScript ecosystem. These frameworks are specifically designed to simplify the development process - a library of pre-built JavaScript code that is used to make development easy. By Nick Durrant, CEO of...

A zero trust model needed to protect the future workplace

Though remote work and the hybrid working model have proven beneficial for employee well-being, inclusion and productivity, there have also been pitfalls - most notably on the security front. "Threat actors never stopped looking for new ways to exploit the...

Consolidate data for competitive intelligence

The amount of data created globally is expected to grow to more than 180 zettabytes by 2025. For context, 1ZB is equal to a trilliant gigabyte. It should hardly be a surprise that organisations are under immense pressure to manage this ever-swelling sea of data to...

IT Service Desk Agent – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga

The IT Service Desk Agent is responsible for diagnosing computer problems and responding to user inquiries and escalating issues within the IT Department or 3rd Party supplies. A key responsibility of the role is to ensure compliance with the Company Management...

Technical Test Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Seeking a Technical Test Analyst responsible for testing web-based software applications, performing software installations, and maintaining test environments. Key Requirements Strong Maths skillsISEB / ISTQB Testing qualification or equivalentProficiency in...

Project Manager IT

The Project Manager will be responsible for supporting the Organizational Design (OD) Programme and Senior Project Manager who will be responsible for managing the operationalisation and implementation of career frameworks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness...

Junior PLC Programmer

A Junior PLC Programmer is required for a busy manufacturing company in Durban South. Project reliability, system reliability, documentation quality, learning progress, team support and compliance are the crucial aspects of this role. Responsibilities: Assist in the...

Android Developer

Seeking an experienced Android Developer responsible for designing, building, and maintaining high-quality Android applications, implementing robust APIs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional user experiences. Key Requirements...

Project Manager IT – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

The Project Manager will be responsible for supporting the Organizational Design (OD) Programme and Senior Project Manager who will be responsible for managing the operationalisation and implementation of career frameworks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness...

Junior PLC Programmer – KwaZulu-Natal Mobeni

A Junior PLC Programmer is required for a busy manufacturing company in Durban South. Project reliability, system reliability, documentation quality, learning progress, team support and compliance are the crucial aspects of this role. Responsibilities: Assist in the...

Android Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Seeking an experienced Android Developer responsible for designing, building, and maintaining high-quality Android applications, implementing robust APIs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional user experiences. Key Requirements...

IT Support Technician – Isithebe Durban

Are you a skilled and proactive IT Support Technician with a passion for problem-solving? Do you have a knack for tackling a wide range of technical issues and a commitment to providing exceptional service? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join a...

Business Analyst at Adapt IT

Introduction The purpose of a business analyst role is to analysis user requirements and design and document solutions to be used as input into the development. Business analysts are responsible for the definition of business requirements and specifications used to...

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