Despite perceived value, companies lag in digital workplace redesign

Eight in 10 IT decision-makers say the digital workplace is critical to successful AI-led transformation – but only 10% report fundamentally redesigning it for AI. This is among the findings from Lenovo’s sixth Work Reborn report, The AI-ready workplace, which exposes...

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...

Coordinated efforts successful in tackling crime

A synchronised operation involving Vumacam’s control room operators, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) and 24/7 Drone Force has resulted in the successful identification and apprehension of a suspect linked to a reported theft case. The 10...

What US dollar weakness means for SA businesses

Coface South Africa’s latest analysis, “The US Dollar bends but does not break,” highlights that the US dollar’s recent weakness is set to continue through 2026. This trend, while rooted in global economic shifts, carries significant implications for South African...

Sustainable energy presents significant opportunities in SA

The majority of South African electricity is generated through fossil fuels, particularly coal,  contributing to the rapid warming of the planet, extreme weather patterns, rising sea levels, and unprecedented harm to the natural world. “While this creates challenges,...

Deployment ‘gold rush’ ignites CNAPP market

The Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) market is on track to surge from $2,8-billion in 2024 to $7,7-billion in 2029 - expanding at a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22% and growing nearly twice as fast as overall public-cloud...

Better integration, management for modernised infrastructure

Kathy Gibson reports from Nutanix .Next in Washington DC – The rapid pace at which technology advances and changes has never been as apparent as the last year. Amid change and disruption, organisations have to focus on modernising their infrastructure, building...

Run apps anywhere with extended AOS

Kathy Gibson reports from Nutanix .Next in Washington DC – In a multi-cloud, hybrid cloud world, organisations shouldn’t be constrained as to what cloud they can use to run their workloads. Rajiv Ramaswami, president and CEO of Nutanix, points out that his company has...

AFHRI recovers on the back of marginally lower interest rates

The results of the Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index (AFHRI) for the fourth quarter of 2024 have been released, confirming a modest improvement in the financial position of South African households - mainly due to three cuts of 25 basis points each in the repo...

Pinnacle signs up as IBM’s second distributor in SA

Looking to leverage the vendor’s innovations in AI, hybrid cloud, data analytics, and cybersecurity, Pinnacle ICT has signed to become IBM’s second major distributor in South Africa. At the heart of this collaboration is Pinnacle’s mission to provide businesses with...

CEOs believe their executive teams lack ‘AI savvy’

Only 44% of CIOs are deemed by their CEOs to be “AI savvy” according to a survey by Gartner.The Gartner CEO and Senior Business Executive Survey of 456 CEOs and other senior business executives worldwide was conducted from June to November 2024 and measured CEOs'...

The impact of Trump’s tariffs on the supply chain

President Donald Trump’s return to the White House has been accompanied by aggressive trade policies including expanded tariffs on Chinese imports, universal import levies, and uncertainty around multilateral trade agreements which are reshaping global supply chains....

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Alliance aims to support private sector growth in Africa

To support a stronger private sector, entrepreneurship and the growth of small and medium-sized businesses across Africa, African, European, multilateral and bilateral partners have launched the Alliance for Entrepreneurship in Africa (AforE). The Alliance will...

Mike Isherwood appointed as non-executive director of AURA

South African security and medical response marketplace AURA has appointed Mike Isherwood as non-executive director of operations in the UK. The appointment follows the company's successful entry into the UK market in 2021. Isherwood has worked in the security and...

Iress enables new fund administration features for Maitland

Iress has announced that Maitland Fund Services is now live with its SmartHub low latency connectivity network across derivatives and fixed income, building on its equities capabilities. Maitland's clients are now able to electronically process orders, extending...

Commvault appoints DMP SA as a Metallic MSP partner

Commvault has appointed Data Management Professionals South Africa (DMP SA) as a Managed Services Provider (MSP) for its Metallic SaaS platform in South Africa. Gerhard Fourie, channel lead at Commvault Africa, says DMP SA has been a frontrunner for the MSP programme...

Tony Houldsworth joins Omnisient Advisory Board

Omnisient, an African privacy compliant data collaboration platform, has appointed Tony Houldsworth, group president of Flooid, as member of its Advisory Board. Omnisient is a privacy preserving data collaboration platform that allows businesses from retail,...

Kyocera SA dominates market for third year

The results of the 2021 InfoSource annual research are out, with the positive news that Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa has retained its position as number one in mono A4 since 2018 and in colour since 2019. Importantly, Kyocera's position as a leading...

Ukheshe processes live instant payments with Mastercard solution

The first businesses in the Middle East and Africa region have started to experience the seamless ease of Mastercard's Track Instant Pay solution, in partnership with pan-African fintech enablement partner, Ukheshe Technologies. Track Instant Pay is a next-generation...

Experimental multi-CBDC platform for international settlements debuts

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub, the Reserve Bank of Australia, Bank Negara Malaysia, the Monetary Authority of Singapore, and the South African Reserve Bank have announced the completion of prototypes for a common platform enabling...

Telematics Developer (George)

ENVIRONMENT:Are you a hands-on Python developer with a passion for turning data into powerful, real-time insights? Do you thrive in an agile environment where you can prototype, build, and deploy tools that directly impact business and customer outcomes? Our client is...

Developer (Security & Automation)

Developer (Security & Automation)Position Overview: The company is looking for a motivated and proactive Developer who takes initiative and enjoys solving complex problems.The ideal candidate will have strong PHP experience, a keen interest in cybersecurity, and a...

Telematics Developer (George) – Western Cape George

ENVIRONMENT:Are you a hands-on Python developer with a passion for turning data into powerful, real-time insights? Do you thrive in an agile environment where you can prototype, build, and deploy tools that directly impact business and customer outcomes? Our client is...

Developer (Security & Automation) – Gauteng Turffontein

Developer (Security & Automation)Position Overview: The company is looking for a motivated and proactive Developer who takes initiative and enjoys solving complex problems.The ideal candidate will have strong PHP experience, a keen interest in cybersecurity, and a...

Graduate: Software Developer at The Foschini Group

JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Provide day-to-day IT support to staff across design, production, warehousing, and administration. Assist with setup, configuration, and maintenance of hardware (PCs, handheld scanners, printers, sewing machine interfaces,...

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer at The Foschini Group

JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Lead network security advisory efforts, including LAN/WAN segmentation, firewall posture reviews, and NAC deployments. Provide assurance on secure network configurations and collaborate on optimization of core protocols (TCP/IP,...

IT Cybersecurity Engineer (DBN Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge Tech company in Durban seeks the technical expertise of a highly skilled IT Cybersecurity Engineer to join its team. Your core role will be to enhance the security offering, ensuring proactive threat management, effective incident response,...

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