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...

Microsoft, Nvidia accelerate agentic AI innovation

Agentic AI is redefining scientific discovery and unlocking research breakthroughs and innovations across industries and, through deepened collaboration, Nvidia and Microsoft are delivering advancements that accelerate agentic AI-powered applications from the cloud to...

AI Assistant Builder delivers free AI assistants

Intel has announced at Computex that AI Assistant Builder is now available in public beta at GitHub and that anyone with an Intel-based AI PC - one running a member of the Intel Core Ultra processor family - can now use it free of charge. Optimised for Intel...

Pace of change drives new tech adoption

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape, Durban - The pace of business today has accelerated beyond most people's expectations - and the right technology is vital for businesses and individuals to keep up. Claudio Polla, senior country manager: Africa at Nvidia,...

Significant leap forward in the fight against TB

From 15 days to just 23 hours - that's the median turnaround time for full tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis that includes resistance testing to the most important TB drugs, according to a groundbreaking study published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases journal, and which...

DIY ransomware: Novice cybercriminals becoming a bigger threat

A new report from Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has shed some light on the tools and methods utilised by both organised ransomware groups and individual attackers involved in ransomware attacks. With a vast array of tools and samples at their...

Top 7 SA start-ups selected for Irish Tech Challenge

Seven local tech start-ups have been selected for the prestigious Irish Tech Challenge South Afrrica 2024. Now in its third successive year, the collaboration aims to forge mutually beneficial partnerships between South African entrepreneurs and Irish technology...

Green economy could create 3m direct jobs in Africa

Up to 3,3-million new direct green jobs could be created in Africa by 2030, with the majority in the renewable energy sector, particularly solar. This is one of the findings of the "Forecasting Green Jobs in Africa" report from Shortlist and FSD Africa, with analysis...

July sees positive turn in vehicle sales

New vehicle sales received a long-awaited injection of positivity in July, showing growth effectively for the first time in nearly a year. According to data released by naamsa the Automotive Business Council, the South African new vehicle market grew 1,5% year-on-year...

APIs, co-operation crucial for wholesale telecoms

Data volumes continue to grow at an exponential rate, driven by the continuing thirst for cloud services and hosted video content, and turbocharged by the rise in AI services. This growth should be positive news for telcos who own networks, especially in the wholesale...

Cost-effective WiFi 7 to drive adoption

Wireless LAN (WLAN) revenues are expected to drop 13% in 2024, with lower prices exacerbating depressed demand, according to a Dell'Oro Group report. Meanwhile, vendors sensitive to eroding prices are cutting back on some functions of their WiFi 7 APs, and this is...

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Huawei pens deal with African Telecommunications Union

The African Telecommunications Union (ATU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Huawei that will see African countries and organizations build capacity for ICT transformation. Under the agreement, Huawei will provide training on skills development,...

Is it time to upgrade to ERP?

There are a few clear signals indicating that the current software solution may be holding back business growth. Making the move from an accountancy solution to an ERP system, designed specifically for small-to-medium sized enterprises (SMEs), is a valuable and...

Reinventing email for a digital world

With more than 4-billion email users globally, there is no arguing the fact that this is still the most pervasive form of electronic communication out there. By Mayleen Bywater, senior product manager: email and SMS at Vox Whether you are an SME or a large corporate,...

You hate robocalls for the wrong reasons

Think back to your favourite robocall experience. You probably don't have one. By JD Engelbrecht, MD of Everlytic Last week, at a dinner party, I asked the guests to recall their favourite robocall experiences. It was interesting and thrilling...not quite...nobody...

Retail cybersecurity in an evolving threat landscape

As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, global online retail sales increased in 2020. By Courtney Radke, chief information security officer: national retail at Fortinet According to statistics, consumers spent $861,12-billion online with US retailers in 2020, a 44%...

Picup introduces premium driver network for businesses

Picup, a crowdsource delivery and tech company, has introduced Picup Plus, a premium service aimed at businesses that require drivers to represent their brand. Picup Plus was specifically designed for business clients that require the delivery experience to align with...

Explore Data Science Academy adds Thrive soft skills module

Young data science students at the Explore Data Science Academy receive essential life skills in addition to technical skills as part of their one year full-time course. The academy believes that a balance of technical and "soft" skills is essential for young...

Chat commerce set to disrupt e-commerce

Technology advancements, particularly those in the user interface area, have made the chat channel far more user-friendly and accessible to customers. This is helping drive growth in the channel, giving companies a confidence boost when it comes to supporting it as...

New chief commercial officer for iOCO

EOH has announced that Ziaad Suleman will join the EOH Executive Committee on 1 July 2021 as the chief commercial officer for iOCO, EOH's systems integrator and largest business. Suleman will spearhead iOCO's sales strategy in both the private and public sectors and...

+OneX acquires Triple H Cloud Services

+OneX, a solutions and systems integrator that forms part of the Reunert Group, has acquired Triple H Cloud Services to add a managed private cloud capability to its suite of business transformation solutions and services. Triple H Cloud Services offers a wide...

Implementation Engineer

Role OverviewThe Implementation /Integration Engineer at our dynamic, high-paced AI start-up will serve as the crucial bridge between our cutting-edge generative AI applications and diverse customer environments. This role demands exceptional adaptability, technical...

Project Manager at Mancosa – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available. PROJECT MANAGERCORE PURPOSE MANCOSA is looking for an...

Implementation Engineer – Gauteng Hazelwood

Role OverviewThe Implementation /Integration Engineer at our dynamic, high-paced AI start-up will serve as the crucial bridge between our cutting-edge generative AI applications and diverse customer environments. This role demands exceptional adaptability, technical...

Lead Developer

iOCO is a forward-thinking technology company dedicated to delivering innovative software solutions. We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Developer to join our team and drive the development of cutting-edge applications using .NET, Blazor and/ or Angular. What you'll...

Full-Stack Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...

Lead Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

iOCO is a forward-thinking technology company dedicated to delivering innovative software solutions. We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Developer to join our team and drive the development of cutting-edge applications using .NET, Blazor and/ or Angular. What you'll...

Full-Stack Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote

This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...

AI Specialist (Centurion Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:A highly analytical and solutions-driven AI Specialist with proficiency in Machine Learning algorithms and Deep Learning techniques is sought by a Centurion-based dynamic organization in the Fast-Food Space. You will design, develop, and implement AI...

Data Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

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...

Technical Business Analyst (12-Month Contract)

ENVIRONMENT:A well-established Independent Asset Management Firm seeks the expertise of a highly skilled & proactive Technical Business Analyst with experience in data integration, process automation and product support. Your core role will be to deliver...

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