Is Asia tech rout the first real ‘macro shock’ of the AI era?

The massive sell-off sweeping through Asia’s technology sector marks “the first real macro shock of the AI era” and exposes just how dependent global markets have become on a single investment theme, warns Nigel Green, CEO of financial advisors, deVere Group. The...

AI control gap widens as enterprise deployment scales

As AI moves from experimentation to enterprise-wide deployment, two-thirds of CIOs and CTOs in a new IBM Institute for Business Value study say they are being held accountable for AI systems they do not fully control, while governance struggles to keep pace at scale....

Intel aims to enable AI from chip to system

Intel has unveiled new development that address customers’ chip-to-systems-level AI needs with solutions tailored to address their specific industry challenges. The new offerings include: New rackscale AI infrastructure: Intel announced rackscale AI infrastructure for...

Global costs rise as trade and financial fragmentation spread

Geoeconomic fragmentation is imposing an annual cost of $213-billion to $307-billion on the global economy, according to a new World Economic Forum report. Driven by geopolitical tensions, economic security concerns and shifting trade relationships across major...

Call for removal of cross-border trade barriers

SMEs and startups are the driving force behind South Africa's economic future, and removing barriers to international trade is crucial for their success. Cross-border payments provider Verto South Africa says local businesses should be able to compete on a level...

Cell C returns to profitability

Cell C has announced an update for the financial and operational performance for its full year period June to May 2025, recording a return to net profit and broad-based growth across the business. The year also delivered growth across key revenue lines and improved...

Nutanix focuses on emerging markets

Kathy Gibson reports - Nutanix is pursuing a growth strategy - with a specific focus on emerging markets, particularly in Africa. “We are investing in Africa as we see the potential and need to acquire market share,” says Shaista Ahmed, channel sales director for...

Dell adds AI experiences to the modern workspace

Dell Technologies is bringing a comprehensive portfolio of AI PCs and workstations to the modern workplace. “From running complex AI workloads on workstations to using day-to-day AI-powered applications on laptops, the AI PC will be an important investment that pays...

ISPA looks to boost fibre Internet service levels

South Africa’s fibre Internet consumers will experience smoother line transfers if service providers adopt recommendations in the latest version of ISPA’s “Fibre Network Operator (FNO) and Internet Service Provider (ISP) Best Practice Recommendations” document....

MSPs struggle to protect SMB customers

Sixty five percent of managed service providers (MSPs) are juggling between four to nine different cybersecurity point solutions to protect their SMB customers - and a further 12% use 10 or more – according to new research from cybersecurity specialists, Guardz. And...

AI empowers the journey from idea to innovation

Kathy Gibson reports – Artificial intelligence (AI) is the term on everyone’s lips – but what does it really mean for businesses? “We believe it is to enhance business,” says Mohammed Amin, senior vice-president: sales for CEEMETA at Dell Technologies, addressing Dell...

Bitcoin hits all-time high on Trump victory

Following the election of Donald Trump as the US’s 47th president, Bitcoin yesterday hit an all-time high above $75 000 - finally breaking through the long-standing peak of $73 700. The cryptocurrency was trading on Luno at R1,323,115 at 12h48 yesterday afternoon. The...

How to ensure AI offers ROI

Kathy Gibson reports – Companies around the world are starting to measure artificial intelligence (AI) projects against real return on investment (ROI). Todd Lieb, vice-president: cloud partnerships at Dell Technologies, explains that AI is accelerating the pace of...

RansomHub rises as ransomware landscape shifts

Ransomware remains the world’s top cyberthreat, according to Check Point Research’s latest security report, with RansomHub quickly emerging as the fastest-growing group operating through Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS). As of September 2024, RansomHub accounted for 19%...

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How a total document solution assessment will save time and money

Every year, organisations produce, manage and store billions of documents, yet little time is spent on finding ways to streamline workflow and eliminate the day-to-day inefficiencies that are slowing businesses down and costing them money. Werner Engelbrecht, GM of...

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Covid-19 and the largest disruption of education in history

Today's education approach features ingrained systems that haven't changed all that much in the last century. Until the Covid-19 crisis, that is. By James Bayhack, sub-Saharan Africa director at CM.com More than a year and a half ago, the virus forever changed our...

Understanding the evolving cybersecurity landscape

Given the global disruption that took place last year, it is hardly surprising that malware increased by 358% and ransomware by 435% as compared to 2019. By Richard Frost, product head: network and endpoint security at Vox The rapid push to digitalise and embrace work...

POPIA drives multi-factor authentication to secure customer data

South African companies have responded admirably to the challenges of doing business in a pandemic with many accelerating their digital strategies and opening new channels for consumer engagement. Unfortunately, bad actors have also adapted exceedingly well, taking...

Transform business continuity with resilient payroll flexibility

South African organisations have shifted gear, changing working models to adapt to changing regulatory requirements. Today, many companies have adopted hybrid working models, designed to maximise the best of both words - on-premise and remote working. However, the...

Vodacom installs new solar-powered sites in SA

As part of Vodacom's energy and carbon management strategy and commitment to reducing its impact on the environment, the company has installed new solar-powered sites in Polokwane, Vereeniging and Bloemfontein. Vodacom has invested over R8-million in these...

Data privacy and the contact centre

There are three words that should define how the contact centre approaches data and privacy in 2021 - ethical, compliant, and secure. According to McKinsey, companies need transparent guidelines and standards that define their use of data, ensuring that it remains...

How to keep kids safe online

Ensuring that your children are absolutely safe and protected online has become as critical as securing them in the real world. You would not drive without putting your child in a seatbelt. Or hand them a carving knife without showing them how to use it. So do not put...

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We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and manage complex software development projects from inception to delivery. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), exhibit mastery in...

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We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Business Analyst to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions, with a focus on front-end applications. The role requires strong...

Intermediate Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Role PurposeAs an Intermediate Business Analyst, you'll bridge business needs and technology, driving value for The Client. Your expertise will transform complex business requirements into clear, actionable technical solutions, ensuring seamless integration and...

Data Administrator (12 Months Contract – WHC)

Background:Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences. WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research...

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Security Infrastructure / Network SpecialistGiving back has never been more rewarding and using your tech skillsR 800,000 - R 1,100,000 per annumJoin a revolutionary company democratizing internet access in townships . As an Intermediate Security Engineer, you'll have...

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