Africa closes the gap as cloud adoption accelerates

Over the past decade, cloud has evolved from a flexible infrastructure backbone to a driver of innovation. And cloud maturity across Africa has accelerated dramatically - most organisations have moved beyond basic adoption to strategic optimisation, closing the gap...

Leaders say they won’t replace human workers with AI

A massive 91% of leaders wouldn’t replace their teams with AI, even if the technology were to make it possible to do so. This is according to the newly published 2026 State of AI at Work report from Udacity (part of Accenture), which analyses how the AI economy is...

These are the roles that top the pay rankings in SA

If you wanted to know which jobs offer the best pay in South Africa, wonder no longer. Pnet’s 2026 Salary Guide reveals that the three roles that attract the highest compensation are, in order: chief executive officer (CEO), chief financial officer (CFO) and executive...

SA urged to act quickly as geopolitical pressures mount

Kathy Gibson reports – Big changes to the world order are driving global uncertainty – and South Africa must decide now how to position itself in this changing environment. This is the stark advice from Lullu Krugel, chief economist and sustainability leader at PwC,...

Young SA workers welcome in these job sectors

Do South African job seekers still face the age-old dilemma that you can’t get a job unless you have experience, but you can’t build experience until you land your first job? New data from the latest Pnet Job Market Trends Report suggest that the answer is yes but...

Companies back TPRM technology to mitigate mushrooming risks

The increase in trade volatility, persistent cyberattacks, new regulatory requirements, and supply chain disruptions are rapidly advancing the adoption of third-party risk management (TPRM) technology solutions, says Gartner. “Regulators and stakeholders are certainly...

Play the long game for AI success

Kathy Gibson reports from Qlik AI Reality Tour - Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay. We’ve moved beyond the hype and companies are now ready to use AI in real business scenarios. This is according to James Fisher, chief strategy officer at Qlik, who points...

Resilience of SA SMEs testament to their adaptability

As South Africa continues to navigate the outcome of a watershed election which saw the formation of a government of national unity (GNU), small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have demonstrated resilience and maintained confidence in their future despite persistent...

Data key as analytics turns to AI

Kathy Gibson reports from Qlik AI Reality Tour - There is no question AI is critical and companies that hesitate to harness it risk falling behind. “But the question is: what are you going to do with AI?” asks Tejas Mehta, senior vice-president and GM: MEA at Qlik....

GenAI forces businesses to reassess IT infrastructure

The scale and complexity of generative AI (GenAI) is driving tech leaders to reassess their current technology infrastructure, according to a new study from the IBM Institute for Business Value. The global study of 2 500 C-level technology executives (tech CxOs) from...

Scientists call for global AI action to avert catastrophe

Leading global AI scientists and policy expert have called for policies to ensure global AI safety. During the third International Dialogue on AI Safety (IDAIS-Venice) computer scientists including Turing Award winners Yoshua Bengio, Andrew Yao, and Geoffrey Hinton...

How AI will reshape the accounting industry

Based on the findings of its commissioned Forrester Consulting study, Sage has unveiled its vision of how AI will reshape the accounting industry by 2030 – saying it will unlock realtime insights, as well as enhancing risk management and strategic decision-making...

Intel debuts Core Ultra processors for the AI PC age

Intel has launched the Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors, set to power the industry’s most complete and capable AI PCs with more than 80 consumer designs from more than 20 of the world’s top manufacturing partners, including Acer, ASUS, Dell Technologies, HP,...

AI makes salespeople more effective in B2B

Sellers who effectively partner with AI tools are 3,7-times more likely to meet quota than those who do not, according to a new survey form Gartner, which surveyed 1 026 B2B sellers in January through March to understand what skills are needed to excel in a changing...

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Routed appoints Axiz Cloud Technologies

Cloud infrastructure provider and VMware Principal Partner, Routed, has appointed Axiz Cloud Technologies as a VMware cloud distribution partner. Andrew Cruise, MD of Routed, says that as a vendor neutral infrastructure provider, Routed has always planned to build a...

Legal concerns around vaccine mandates in the workplace

Government is working hard to reach its target of vaccinating 67% of the country's population by the end of this year. Many local companies have also instituted vaccine mandates for employees who want to return to the office. Ian McAlister, GM at CRS Technologies,...

Can hybrid learning reshape the educational landscape? (By Huang Yu)

Hybrid learning is an educational model that entails some students attending class in-person while others join virtually, writes Huang Yu, director of the education and healthcare department: global government business unit in the Huawei Enterprise Business Group. For...

Dartcom is sales and support partner for Motorola Solutions SA

Communications and energy solutions provider Dartcom has expanded its communications portfolio through an agreement with Motorola Solutions South Africa. As an appointed Direct Systems sales and support partner, Dartcom extends Motorola Solutions' footprint in South...

Retailers are going digital-first this holiday season

For retailers this holiday season, everything is relative when you consider last year's widespread lockdown of physical spaces and an accelerated shift to digital commerce in response to the global pandemic. By Robbie Kearns, senior regional vice-president at...

Mitigate the risk of payments fraud

Global losses from payment fraud have tripled from $9,84-billion in 2011 to $32,39-billion in 2020, according to Deutsche Bank's 2021 report on the future of payments. And financial professionals are saying Covid-19 hasn't helped matters, with 65% believing that the...

Solid state arrays outperform All-Flash on all fronts

All Flash Arrays (AFA) have received a lot of hype in recent years, but despite being touted as the best storage solution for everything, this is not strictly the case. By Lourens Sanders, solution architect at Infinidat Aside from being prohibitively expensive for...

Pick the right B2B e-commerce model

Customer behaviour has changed significantly since the introduction of global restrictions and lockdowns. B2B sales organisations have quickly embarked on a digital transformation journey to meet customer demands and to sell goods and services online. By Nick Durrant,...

Adapting African cities for a better, safer life

While many have focused on data analysis and its security at an organisational level, it is even more imperative for the realisation of smarter and more sustainable cities capable of providing citizens with a better, safer lifestyle. "Take consumption data of water...

Is your business making the most of Open Source?

When it comes to business applications, Open Source Software (OSS) has become the technology of choice. In fact, according to a Red Hat survey on The State of Enterprise Open Source, 69% of IT professionals indicated that OSS is either highly important or very...

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Senior ETL / Full Stack Data DeveloperResults-driven data professional with extensive experience in designing and delivering end-to-end Data Warehouse solutions. Skilled in building robust ETL pipelines, developing scalable database architectures, and implementing...

Junior Software Developer (C#.Net)

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an ambitious Junior Software Developer with strong C#.Net skills is sought by dynamic provider of world-class Outsourced and Incident Management Services based in Tokai. You will help design, develop and maintain various business...

Solutions Architect (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client, headquartered in the USA, offers a great work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at a company with amazing perks and...

Network Manager at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...

Business Analyst 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...

Senior Full Stack Developer – (Remote) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Software Solutions company based in Johannesburg is looking for a skilled Full Stack Developer to join their team. In this role, you will collaborate with the development team to enhance and build their unique Tax Software Solution. The ideal...

IT Security Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

The purpose of mid-level IT Security Analyst is to ensure the security of the organization's digital assets and protect against cyber threats. This position will be responsible for protecting network infrastructure, monitoring and analysing security events, responding...

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