Talent, technology, governance drive growing AI adoption gap

The gap between AI early adopters and also-rans is growing as AI leaders race ahead. This is among the headline findings from a global study examining how executives perceive the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence (AI) across regions, industries, and...

AI platform investments will push ICT spend to $4trn in 2026

Global spending on information and communications technology (ICT) is forecast to reach $4-trillion in 2026 and surpass $6-trillion by 2029, according to the latest update of the International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Worldwide ICT Spending Guide Enterprise and SMB by...

Fraud attacks escalate faster than business defences

South African businesses are facing an unprecedented and rapidly evolving threat from fraud, with two-thirds (66%) reporting a surge in losses over the past year, according to new research commissioned by Experian. The study, conducted by Forrester Consulting, reveals...

January salaries rise ahead of expected Budget relief

The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the nominal net salaries of an estimated 2,1-million salary earners in South Africa, increased marginally in January 2026, offering some good news to earners. However, attention now turns to tomorrow’s National Budget, with...

Average vehicle age continues to rise

The average age of US light vehicles rose to 12,8 years, an increase of two months for the second consecutive year in 2024, according to new analysis from S&P Global Mobility. The average age for passenger cars climbed to 14,5 years, while light trucks average is...

Teen Accounts aim to keep youngsters safe

Meta is has launched Teen Accounts on Instagram in South Africa, aiming to provide safe, private and positive online experiences for teens across Africa. Parents want to feel confident that their teens can use social media to connect with their friends and explore...

New app transforms how law students engage with legislative process

A gaming app called "Pass a Bill", which is intended to change the way law students interact with the legislative process, is being spearheaded by Associate Professor Cathleen Powell of the University of Cape Town (UCT) and is currently accessible to undergraduate...

SA talent willing to embrace reskilling amid GenAI advances

Three-quarters of workers around the world believe GenAI will bring some level of disruption to the workplace but, despite uncertain times, they remain confident about their place in the labour market - with more than 90% of South Africans ready to be reskilled. These...

Meta grants look to empower AI-driven organisations

Continuing its commitment to supporting innovative use cases of open-source AI to address critical global challenges, Meta has launched Llama 3.1 Impact Grants. Building on the success of previous grant programmes, the Llama 3.1 Impact Grants will provide up to...

AI at the edge makes work smarter

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape, Durban - AI is changing the way we work, learn and create - indeed, it is changing the way we live our lives. That's the word from Yesh Surjoodeen, MD of HP SA, who believes the industry is on the cusp of massive...

Windows 11 adds AI as Windows 10 support ends

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape, Durban - Artificial intelligence (AI) can be overwhelming, so organisations should sometimes take a step back and look at specific areas. John Press, sales and marketing manager at Microsoft, believes we are at an...

A layered AI approach yields dividends

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape, Durban - AI is not a silver bullet for all applications - it is a layered approach and there are many nuances to the technology. This is the word from JP De Villiers, brand lead of SuperMicro, who believes AI technology...

Infrastructure at the core of AI success

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape, Durban - Artificial intelligence (AI) must be built on a solid foundation that includes cloud, servers, storage and networking. Matamela Aubrey Mashau, chief technology officer: sub-Saharan Africa enterprise network...

Pinnacle expands AI offering with services, consulting

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape, Durban - IT distributor Pinnacle is making it easier for its partners and their customers to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. AI might be the latest industry hype, but it is rapidly becoming a mainstream...

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Creating factories of the future

Industry 4.0 technologies will increasingly be incorporated into the design of factories of the future. Digitalisation, intelligent automation and smartisation will allow these factories to operate more productivity, efficiently and cost-effectively. Raymond...

Dartcom to distribute LONGi Solar

South African specialist end-to-end infrastructure business Dartcom has signed an agreement with International solar technology company LONGi Solar for the distribution of its solar panels in South Africa. "As one of the most sought-after solar technologies globally,...

Ukheshe Technologies in JV with ForexPeople

Fintech enablement partner Ukheshe Technologies has confirmed the establishment of a new joint venture with ForexPeople, to facilitate cross border payments from South Africa into Africa. The service will extend from South Africa to more than 40 countries across...

Huawei Product Security Baseline

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we live, work and how organisations operate. Many activities have moved online, and telecommuting, video conferencing, distance education, and telemedicine have become the new normal. In this context, digital technology...

Altron Arrow expands pens OPSWAT agreement

Arrow Electronics has signed a pan-European distribution agreement with global cybersecurity company OPSWAT to offer its MetaDefender and MetaAccess cybersecurity suite of critical infrastructure protection products. The solutions offer customers malware protection...

IS³ is first Aveva Select Partner in EMEA

IS³-Industry Software Solutions and Support has become the first Aveva Select partner in the EMEA region, making them the only authorised distributor for Aveva products in southern Africa. Being an Aveva Select partner also allows IS³ to deliver Aveva's full portfolio...

Zimperium expands with Corr-Serve

Zimperium has appointed Corr-Serve as its exclusive southern African distributor of the company's real-time, on-device protection against both known and unknown threats. Zimperium covers Android, iOS and Chromebook endpoints through its z9 machine learning-based...

Signs your customer communication is fractured

Communication is an important facet of our humanness. It's how we learn new information, build relationships, and connect with one another. By Brent Haumann, MD of Striata, Africa Brands communicate with their customers for the same reasons, whether it be to convey...

In the age of PoPIA, hacking yourself has to become the norm

With the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA) coming into full effect in July 2021, and bringing with it the threat of financial and reputational damages for organisations that are found to be in contravention, businesses need to take a more proactive...

Senior Systems Analysts

Sourcing of Systems Analysts ideally with International Banking experience in Cross Border Payments (see attached job spec). Rate [URL Removed] - [URL Removed] per hour. 12 Months (Pay rate - [URL Removed] Desired Skills: cross-border payment systems Forex Finsurv...

Systems Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

The Systems Developer will play a key role in the documentation, development, installation, testing, and maintenance of software systems, including integration-related projects. The systems that the Systems Developer creates will help the business be more efficient...

Full-Stack Developer (React /Ionic)

ENVIRONMENT:Are you a skilled Fullstack Developer looking to make your mark in a dynamic and thriving industry? Join a team at a well-established German IT services provider, with over 25 years of excellence in delivering top-notch solutions. They are seeking a...

Full Stack Developer

Our clients are hiring a Full-Stack Developer to build and maintain modern mobile apps and backend systems. If you're passionate about performance, security, and clean, future-proof code, apply today! Key RequirementsIdeal Candidate Profile * 3-5+ years of full-stack...

Full-Stack Developer (React /Ionic) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Are you a skilled Fullstack Developer looking to make your mark in a dynamic and thriving industry? Join a team at a well-established German IT services provider, with over 25 years of excellence in delivering top-notch solutions. They are seeking a...

Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our clients are hiring a Full-Stack Developer to build and maintain modern mobile apps and backend systems. If you're passionate about performance, security, and clean, future-proof code, apply today! Key RequirementsIdeal Candidate Profile * 3-5+ years of full-stack...

Business Intelligence (BI) Developer at Mancosa

IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET-registered and CHE-accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available. Business Intelligence (BI) DeveloperCORE PURPOSE...

Business Analyst

The Business Analyst will be required to conduct the task of understanding business change needs, assessing the business impact of those changes, capturing, analysing, and documenting requirements.To support the delivery of applications, the Business Analyst will be...

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