Consumers want AI to help with shopping, not make purchase decisions
As brands race to invest in agentic commerce, consumer willingness to let artificial intelligence (AI) make purchase decisions topped out at 11% across lower-stakes categories, such as personal care and household supplies, according to Gartner. The findings suggest...
IBM and Red Hat commit $5bn to redefine open source in the AI era
IBM and Red Hat have announced Project Lightwell, a $5-billion commitment backed by new frontier AI capabilities and a global force of more than 20 000 engineers to help enterprises secure open source software. Together, these investments establish a new model for...
Hormuz disruption shows why early-warning data matters
What began as a shipping disruption in one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints has become a wider development risk. Since early March, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has alerted that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are hitting far more than energy...
China raises cloud spending
Mainland China’s cloud infrastructure services spending reached $14,7-billion in Q4 2025, up 26% year-on-year, according to new research by Omdia. This marked a continued acceleration from the previous quarter and the third consecutive quarter of growth above 20%....
Nvidia launches unified AI model
AI agent systems today juggle separate models for vision, speech and language — losing time and context as they pass data from one model to the other. Nvidia has launched Nvidia Nemotron 3 Nano Omni, an open multimodal model that brings these capabilities together...
How to manage agent sprawl
Gartner has identified six steps to help organizations reduce the risks of AI agent sprawl. The researcher predicts that, by 2028, an average global Fortune 500 enterprise will have over 150 000 agents in use, up from less than 15 in 2025 – which will generate...
With VECT ransomware, paying is not an option
If newbie to the ransomware scene VECT comes knocking at your organisation's door - do not pay the ransom. That's the call from researchers at Check Point, which has been monitoring the emerging ransomware-as-a-service group. Together with partners BreachForums and...
SA’s rising young scientists take on global challenges
Three emerging young scientists are set to represent South Africa at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), showcasing innovative research that addresses critical global challenges in environmental sustainability, space science and biomedical...
SA’s economic recovery remains fragile
After nearly two decades of weak growth, declining investment and rising structural constraints, South Africa faces a narrow window in which decisive reforms could determine whether it escapes long‑term stagnation or remains trapped in low growth. Coface research...
AI will drive operational capability overhauls
A massive 80% of CEOs expect AI to force a high to medium degree of change to their operational capabilities, shifting the focus from digital business to autonomous business, according to a survey from Gartner. “Autonomous business is a strategy where self-learning...
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AI levels the playing field for SMEs
In many small businesses, the owner often starts out as the bookkeeper, the customer-service desk, the IT technician and the person who steps in when a delivery goes wrong. By Linda Saunders, country manager and senior director: solution engineering, Africa at...
Microgrids support industrial resilience in Africa
Microgrid innovation has the potential to support African manufacturing hubs and mitigate the risks of infrastructural instability, writes Louis Botha, country manager: southern Africa at Aggreko. Manufacturers across Africa suffer heavy financial losses due to...
There’s a smarter way to manage your tech budget
Buying laptops and desktops outright ties up cash in assets that lose value fast. Device-as-a-Service (DaaS), also known as full-maintenance rentals, replaces large upfront purchases with a single monthly operating cost that includes the hardware, support, insurance,...
Creating a culture of cyber awareness across SA requires a mind shift
Let’s be honest, when most people hear “cybersecurity”, their minds jump straight to firewalls, passwords, and maybe a stern compliance checklist. By Tshepo Mokoena, chairperson at In2IT Technologies However, cybersecurity is no longer the sole domain of IT...
How secure modern networks unlock the true power of AI
AI is rapidly becoming the primary driver of growth and innovation, transforming industries and reshaping value creation. By Kamil Hurriparsad, networking architecture executive at Cisco South Africa Yet, despite ambitious plans, many companies aren't fully prepared...
Cloud security demands a smarter, managed approach
As more businesses move their operations to the cloud, securing these environments has become a strategic imperative. By Ryan Boyes, governance, risk and compliance officer at Galix Fortinet’s 2025 report reveals that 35% of IT security budgets are now dedicated to...
Your old hardware could be your most expensive cyber threat
Too many organisations treat secure IT disposal as an afterthought. Once a laptop or hard drive is no longer in use, it’s often left to gather dust or sent to recycling without proper data wiping. That’s a major risk. Sensitive information doesn’t disappear when a...
Visibility that drives real resilience
Strong cybersecurity begins with the ability to see everything, writes Roy Alves, sales director of J2. Visibility starts with a real time view of the client’s entire digital estate across endpoints, networks, cloud and hybrid environments. This approach relies on...
Beyond the hype cycle: practicality, human empathy, governance define the future of the CX Hub
Rather than simply chase shiny new features, companies that provide CX solutions should turn to customer feedback to drive roadmaps, enhance human-machine collaboration, and simplify governance in the age of AI and increased privacy regulation. By Antony Russell,...
Data readiness is the silent barrier to AI success
While South African organisations rush to deploy artificial intelligence, many are finding their efforts slowed by a lack of basic data readiness. This is according to Daniel Acton, chief technology officer at Accelera Digital Group (ADG), who adds that the...
Senior Network Specialist (CISCO Application Centric Infrastructure)
The main purpose of this position is to lead and drive the end-to-end implementation of all network security solutions at the company and to provide technical expertise and recommendations.DETAILED DESCRIPTIONResearch and recommend emerging and fit-for-purpose network...
Senior Network Specialist (CISCO Application Centric Infrastructure) – Gauteng Gauteng
The main purpose of this position is to lead and drive the end-to-end implementation of all network security solutions at the company and to provide technical expertise and recommendations.DETAILED DESCRIPTIONResearch and recommend emerging and fit-for-purpose network...
Senior Network Engineer (Specialising in Cisco ACI)
The main purpose of this position is to design, implement and manage network infrastructure solutions and Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) within the company GroupDETAILED DESCRIPTIONDesign and build network infrastructure solutions and ACI that align...
Senior Network Engineer (Specialising in Cisco ACI) – Gauteng Gauteng
The main purpose of this position is to design, implement and manage network infrastructure solutions and Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) within the company GroupDETAILED DESCRIPTIONDesign and build network infrastructure solutions and ACI that align...
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ENVIRONMENT:DESIGN, develop, and maintain software solutions, taking ownership of your work while actively contributing to team projects as the next Senior Software Developer wanted by a dynamic Online Learning Platform. You will create and maintain relational...
Solutions Architect – Data Platforms (Fabric & Databricks) at Ntice Sourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd.
A leading technology and consulting organisation is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect - Data Platforms to design and deliver modern enterprise data platforms using Microsoft Fabric and Databricks technologiesThis role combines hands-on architecture delivery,...
Senior Software Developer (C#, .NET Core, PHP, JavaScript) (Remote) – Eastern Cape Eastern Cape
ENVIRONMENT:DESIGN, develop, and maintain software solutions, taking ownership of your work while actively contributing to team projects as the next Senior Software Developer wanted by a dynamic Online Learning Platform. You will create and maintain relational...
Solutions Architect – Data Platforms (Fabric & Databricks) at Ntice Sourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd. – Gauteng Gauteng
A leading technology and consulting organisation is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect - Data Platforms to design and deliver modern enterprise data platforms using Microsoft Fabric and Databricks technologiesThis role combines hands-on architecture delivery,...
Senior Application Engineer (Python Django FastAPI)
Join a high-performing technology environment where modern engineering practices, cloud innovation, and impactful delivery come together in a highly collaborative team. Role OverviewIf you enjoy proper backend engineering, this is the kind of role where you'll...
IT Administrator
The IT Administrator will play a key role in maintaining the company's IT networks, servers and security systems in collaboration with the outsourced IT vendor, providing 3rd line network support, and assisting with continuous IT improvementAreas of responsibility...
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