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...

AMD in $10bn collaboration with Humain

AMD and Humani, Saudi Arabia’s new AI enterprise, have announced agreement to build what they believe to be the world’s most open, scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient AI infrastructure, that will power the future of global intelligence through a network of...

ITU commemorates 160 years

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) will commemorate 160 years dedicated to connecting the world on Saturday (17 May) during the annual World Telecommunication and Information Society Day. ​ “For 160 years, ITU has brought the world together to ensure...

Asia sees fastest AI growth

Although the US is home to the world's largest artificial intelligence (AI) giants, Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Alphabet, Meta, and Tesla, which continue shaping the global AI landscape, the US artificial intelligence industry is not the largest or the fastest growing....

UN Global Compact, AU Commission partner to boost African business

The United Nations Global Compact and the African Union Commission will partner up on the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI). Through this collaboration they will seek to amplify the impact of sustainable business practices across Africa through the UN Global...

African Development Bank approves R18,85bn for Transnet recovery

The African Development Bank Group has approved a R18,85-billion corporate loan to Transnet for its recovery and growth plans. The 25-year loan approved by the bank group's board of directors is fully guaranteed by the government of South Africa. It will facilitate...

Updated: Faulty security update behind global IT outage

Businesses around the world have been hit by a massive outage this morning, as Microsoft Windows machines fail to boot up. Ironically, the cause is believed to be a faulty update in Crowdstrike security software. Airports, hospitals and media companies are among the...

Employees run high burnout risk

A worryingly high number of employees are at a high risk of burnout. And, without a plan to improve employee health and wellbeing, or assistance from AI and other technologies, organisational burnout risk spreads from managers to employees - a potential domino effect...

Government promises investments in infrastructure, digital skills

President Cyril Ramaphosa has committed the Seventh Administration to pursuing massive infrastructure investments, and furthering the country's digital skills. Speaking last night at the Opening of Parliament, the president said significant infrastructure projects are...

NASA cancels Viper project

Following a comprehensive internal review, NASA has announced its intention to discontinue development of its Viper (Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover) project. The agency cites stated cost increases, delays to the launch date, and the risks of future...

Cloud adoption drive AI data management growth

The global artificial intelligence (AI) data management market size is expected to reach $104,32-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 22,7% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The increasing adoption of cloud computing services is a...

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J2 appoints new national sales manager

Cybersecurity firm J2 has appointed Roy Alves as its national sales manager. He will be instrumental in building a cybersecurity skillset that will enable African businesses to identify and address their cyber capacity needs. Having recently worked for Mimecast, Alves...

The future of telephony

The fear of making wrong technology choices can delay critical transitions to modern innovative technologies, writes Garry Ackerman, director of Argantic. Business leaders need to keep abreast of the ever-evolving telephony market because communications is a key...

Protect against evolving ransomware attack trends

Ransomware attack trends continue to evolve, and the current iterations are no exception. By Derek Manky, chief: security insights and global threat alliances at Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs During the last year, malicious actors have attacked healthcare organisations,...

Toyota Gazoo Racing launches virtual global series

Toyota Gazoo Racing has launched a new virtual global series in which the Gazoo Racing (GR) lineup, including GR road vehicles and dedicated racing cars, will participate in competitive racing throughout a season. Known as the Toyota Gazoo Racing GT Cup, the series...

DeepMind sets up Wits scholarship for machine learning masterships

DeepMind, an Alphabet company, has donated scholarship funding for four Wits students to complete their Masters degrees in the field of machine learning. The scholarships will fund students registering for MSc degrees in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or...

It’s not about big data, but big decision-making

In the days before big data, people used to run their businesses based on 'gut feel'. Many still do, writes Minnaar Fourie, commercial director at King Price Insurance. Then along came a tsunami of data, and suddenly everyone thought all their decisions were taken...

Is your website POPIA compliant ?

The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) have a significant impact on websites and other digital platforms like social media, email marketing and e-commerce activities. By Nick Durrant, CEO of Bluegrass...

CIOs can embed resilience in their business

The Covid-19 pandemic presented a moment of truth for companies, many of which were not as streamlined and resilient as they once thought. By Robin Fisher, senior area vice-president of Salesforce Emerging Markets While some companies may previously have seen digital...

What the boom in the DevOps tools market means for business

Growing at an impressive compound annual rate of 19,1% per year, the DevOps tools market is predicted to be worth almost $15-billion by 2026. By Nuno Martins, senior channel solutions architect at Red Hat This momentum can be largely ascribed to the drive for digital...

Five misconceptions about double tax agreement relief

If a South African expatriate had to describe the year 2020 in one word, "uncertainty" would no doubt rank as one of the most appropriate. By Thomas Lobban, legal manager: cross-border taxation at Tax Consulting South Africa Even before the world was hauled into...

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ENVIRONMENT:A young & dynamic EdTech startup seeks the coding expertise of a proactive & passionate Senior Full Stack Developer with around 8+ years of solid experience with C# and the .Net stack to join its team. Working closely with the CTO, you will help...

Mid-Level Software Developer

Our client, based in Centurion is looking for the services of a Software Developer. You will need 2 - 4 years Development experience with technologies such as C#/.NET Core, React, or Node.js. Send your CV now!Qualifications and Experience: Minimum...

Mid-Level Software Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Our client, based in Centurion is looking for the services of a Software Developer. You will need 2 - 4 years Development experience with technologies such as C#/.NET Core, React, or Node.js. Send your CV now!Qualifications and Experience: Minimum...

Technology Enterprise Architect (Onsite Gauteng)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a non-profit conservation organization dedicated to the sustainable management of protected areas in partnership with governments and local communities, is currently seeking a Technology Enterprise Architect. This role is designed for an...

Data Engineer

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Engineer to join our financial services client based in Centurion. A Data Engineer designs, builds, and maintains data...

Data Engineer – Gauteng Centurion

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Engineer to join our financial services client based in Centurion. A Data Engineer designs, builds, and maintains data...

Systems Analyst (Cross Border Payments and/or Finsurv Industry) – SvW

The senior systems analyst is responsible to convert large scale business initiatives into world class IT Solutions. The senior systems analysis and design efforts will extend to both existing and/or new systems and database, but will especially focus on more complex...

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