Cisco study uncovers new AI opportunities for partners
The AI market is maturing, and this is presenting new opportunities for reseller partners, writes Alex Pujols, PhD, vice-president of solutions engineering global partner sales at Cisco. For the third year in a row, we conducted a survey of partners around the world...
Sub-Saharan Africa records strong trade growth as globalisation reaches record level
Sub-Saharan Africa recorded strong trade value growth in 2026 despite higher tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and disruption to major trade routes. The value of the region's trade rose 11% in the first five months of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, placing...
Alcatel Lucent adds AI, data centre solutions
Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape – Rumours of Alcatel Lucent’s demise are way off the mark. In fact, the company is thriving and looking forward to an even better future. Craig Taylor, sales manager: strategic vertical at Alcatel Lucent Enterprise,...
A third of employees laid off due to AI will need to be rehired
As AI continues to accelerate the pace and scope of work, CIOs must prepare for four shifts that will influence the future of work, says Gartner. “When business and IT executives look back on the early AI-era, they will realise their greatest mistake was believing...
Disinformation Code launched ahead of November elections
The Electoral Commission of South Africa promulgated the Electoral Code of Conduct Countering Disinformation ahead of November’s local government elections. This Code is intended to enhance election integrity, promote free, fair and orderly elections. It permits...
Get ready for the future of work
Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape – The next iteration of artificial intelligence (AI) - agentic AI – is going to change the way we all work. When NASA did its Artemis II Moon flypast, it chose HP solutions to perform in rigorous and extreme conditions. “So...
Time for SA to wake up and smell the AI paradox
South Africa can lead Africa in governing wireless as critical infrastructure, but first we need to face up to harsh facts: 83% is the staggering number of SA organisations that have experienced a wireless security incident in the past year alone. This is the view of...
Firewalls spark strong growth in network security
The worldwide Network Security market reached nearly $8-billion in 2Q 2026, up 18% YoY - with firewall growth accelerating from 9% percent in 1Q 2026 to 18% in the second quarter as enterprises moved ahead with targeted lifecycle refreshes, capacity additions, branch...
Government’s late payments threaten SA’s infrastructure ambitions
There is a growing contradiction between South Africa's infrastructure ambitions and the way the construction industry is financed, according to construction law specialist MDA Attorneys. President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure,...
Nano innovation keeps storage on top of the data explosion
Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape – The amount of data we are creating has exploded – and it’s not slowing down any time soon. In fact, we are currently creating far more data that we can possibly store, says Kobus Burnett, country manager: South Africa at...
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Aions Ventures backs early-stage growth
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From raw data to real decisions: Making analytics work for business
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Compliance becomes a cyber imperative
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SA repeats old education mistakes as AI emerges
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Purpose-driven technology transforms workforce management
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When work moves out of the office, so does the risk
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Cross-border reality reshapes risk, regulation, corporate responsibility
White-collar crime in Africa is no longer a predominantly domestic concern; it has expanded to an international stage, so too has the corporate exposure that comes with it. By Lionel van Tonder, director, Garth Duncan, partner, and Brittany Leroni, senior associate at...
Uhuru Marketplace opens in SA
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Leadership appointments at SoftwareOne
SoftwareOne has announced a strengthened leadership team for South Africa and the broader African region as the company integrates Crayon into the global SoftwareOne brand. The Crayon acquisition took place in July 2025, with the unified SoftwareOne brand announced in...
Senior Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst with a strong background in Financial Services / Fintech / Banking to join a high-performing technology environment.The successful candidate will be responsible for analysing business needs, identifying...
Senior Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
We are looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst with a strong background in Financial Services / Fintech / Banking to join a high-performing technology environment.The successful candidate will be responsible for analysing business needs, identifying...
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To provide first and second-line technical support to end users, ensuring the availability, performance, and security of end-user computing devices, applications, and services. The role is responsible for resolving IT incidents and service requests while delivering...
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To provide first and second-line technical support to end users, ensuring the availability, performance, and security of end-user computing devices, applications, and services. The role is responsible for resolving IT incidents and service requests while delivering...
JDE Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
JDE Business AnalystOwn the heartbeat of the business · Manufacturing, Distribution, Assets & FinanceIf you live in JD Edwards — not just around it — this is the role where your specs, your support and your improvements actually keep a complex operation moving....
JDE Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Sandton
JDE Business AnalystOwn the heartbeat of the business · Manufacturing, Distribution, Assets & FinanceIf you live in JD Edwards — not just around it — this is the role where your specs, your support and your improvements actually keep a complex operation moving....
Senior Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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Senior Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Intermediate Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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Intermediate Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Turn business needs into solutions that make an impact.Are you an Intermediate Business Analyst who thrives on solving problems, engaging stakeholders and bringing clarity to complex requirements?We're looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join a dynamic...
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