AI: Humanity’s greatest breakthrough, or its biggest divide?
The future of AI in South Africa will define who holds power. This is according to Daniel Novitzkas, chairman of Specno, who adds: “Artificial intelligence has crossed a critical threshold. “For the first time in history, our tools are learning to improve themselves....
AI both endangers and protects identities
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a double-edged sword. This is the conclusion from a new Cisco DUO report “2025 State of Identity Security,” which surveyed 650 IT and security managers across Europe and North Africa. According to 44% of executives polled, AI-based...
Financial pressures weigh on South Africans
The current situation of working South Africans is characterised by major financial pressures. But despite these considerable pressures, a strong sense of determination and optimism prevails. The use of earned wage access, buy-now-pay-later services, having...
Android growth in emerging markets fuels smartphones
Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 6,2% year-over-year in 2024 to 1,24-billion units, according to the latest International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This strong growth follows two years of steep declines and is...
Metrics, analytics and reporting top priorities for CFOs
CFOs and finance leaders rate metrics, analytics and reporting as their top focus area for 2025 reflecting an emphasis on delivering insight to improve business performance, according to Gartner. The research group’s latest October 2024 survey of 251 CFOs showed that...
Why SA businesses need to prioritise cybersecurity
Eighty percent of South African businesses say they have experienced a cyberattack in the past year – but only 32% prioritise cybersecurity training among employees – according to new research from Vodacom Business. The company’s latest report, “Cybersecurity as an...
AI boosts Cyber Week sales
Cyber Week is expected to drive $311-billion in global sales as consumers eagerly await holiday deals - with the use of AI and agents set to influence up to 19% of those orders – according to a new report from Salesforce. The Salesforce Shopping Index - which analyses...
Device spending to hit all-time high next year
After fluctuating over the past three years, global spending on IT devices - including desktop PCs, laptops, tablets, mobile phones, and printers - has surged in 2024, rising by 6% year-over-year to $735-billion, according to research from Stocklytics.com. And this...
How spatial computing trends are unfolding
Spatial computing is transforming how businesses integrate digital and physical environments, propelled by advancements in immersive technologies, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence (AI). The growing interest is evident in company filings, which showcase a...
Gaps in law enable Africa’s rapists
Heinous as it is, rape across Africa is one of the continent’s most common crimes – and new research has revealed how the inadequate criminalisation of rape, weak legal implementation, rape myths, and victim-blaming are just some of the barriers to justice that...
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Pinnacle launches online pre-Black Friday specials
Black Friday is coming (26 November), and resellers are looking to secure stock now to make sure they can meet customer demand. Pinnacle wants to help its partners get full stocked ahead of the day and is making a range of pre-Black Friday deals available through its...
First Distribution takes Citrix CSP into Africa
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Omnisient wins African startup award
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Ukheshe partners with African tech unicorn
Fintech enablement partner Ukheshe Technologies has announced a new partnership with Chipper, one of Africa's most valuable startups, to enhance and accelerate the rollout out of Chipper's digital payment offerings. These include free and unlimited P2P payments across...
Disruptive behaviour can cost your career
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Frogfoot expands in the Western Cape
Frogfoot, a licensed open-access infrastructure provider, has announced its acquisition of the Link Africa Western Cape FTTH network. "We are very excited about the acquisition of the Link Africa network in the Western Cape," says Abraham van der Merwe, CEO of...
Evolution of payments drives a contactless society
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Tarsus On Demand takes Microsoft cloud honours
Tarsus On Demand has once again walked off with the Top Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Indirect Provider of the Year award from Microsoft. This is the company's fourth consecutive win in the hotly contested category. Every year, Microsoft celebrates its South African...
First Distribution Offers Wireless Connectivity Solutions from Cambium Networks
Value-added IT distributor First Distribution announces it now offers Cambium Networks’ wireless fabric portfolio of communications solutions. Enterprises, service providers and government agencies are choosing fixed wireless and Wi-Fi technology that deliver the...
Paratus to open Zambia data centre
Paratus Group's brand-new data centre opens in Lusaka, Zambia on 1 October 2021. Offering colocation services, 24/7 quality connections for local and multinational businesses, together with a highly sophisticated range of digital and aligned services, Paratus Zambia...
Lead Java Developer (JHB Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:A forward-thinking Lead Java Developer with deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and scalable distributed systems is sought by a cutting-edge Joburg Tech company in the Telecoms space. You will take ownership of solution design, mentoring team members, and...
Technology/Domain Specialist II – Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is seeking a Technology/Domain Specialist II) Senior Java Developer) with deep expertise in backend development and enterprise integration. This role is ideal for a highly skilled technologist with solid experience in designing and building scalable...
Lead Java Developer (JHB Onsite) – Gauteng Germiston
ENVIRONMENT:A forward-thinking Lead Java Developer with deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and scalable distributed systems is sought by a cutting-edge Joburg Tech company in the Telecoms space. You will take ownership of solution design, mentoring team members, and...
ICT INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIALIST
The role of the Infrastructure Specialist is to ensure that the Banks' Information Communication and Technology (ICT) infrastructure services are available in line with the Service Level Agreements and requirements of the organisation. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS ICT...
IT Tester ( SQA)
Software Testing SpecialistRevolutionize your career with cutting-edge tech!R 420,000 - R 660,000 CTCJoin a leading fintech company that empowers businesses to thrive without traditional collateral requirements. Accelerate your career with innovative financial...
ICT INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIALIST – Gauteng Midrand
The role of the Infrastructure Specialist is to ensure that the Banks' Information Communication and Technology (ICT) infrastructure services are available in line with the Service Level Agreements and requirements of the organisation. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS ICT...
IT Tester ( SQA) – Gauteng Sandton
Software Testing SpecialistRevolutionize your career with cutting-edge tech!R 420,000 - R 660,000 CTCJoin a leading fintech company that empowers businesses to thrive without traditional collateral requirements. Accelerate your career with innovative financial...
Sap Autorisations Consultant
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Senior Project Manager
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Sap Autorisations Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg
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