Beware the gap between perceived AI readiness and DR capability

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) data protection is seen as a high priority when implementing AI solutions – but a survey of senior IT decision-makers has revealed a gap between perceived readiness and tested, validated disaster recovery capability. This is among the...

As cost pressures mount, consumers shift spend to essentials

South African consumers are adjusting their financial behaviour in response to ongoing cost pressures, with TransUnion's Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study revealing meaningful shifts in how households spend, save and manage credit. While many households remain under...

Memory and SSD shortage set to impact SA

The memory and SSD crisis is real – and it’s broader and faster‑moving than many in the IT industry expect. This is the stark warning from Craig Nowitz, CEO of Syntech, who recently returned from the Hong Kong electronics shows and a week of factory visits in China....

Your next smartphone could be powered by a recycled toaster

For the past 20 years, the consumer electronics playbook has been simple: make it smaller, make it faster, and seal it shut. Manufacturers utilised industrial adhesives, proprietary screws, and integrated designs to create sleek devices that were virtually impossible...

Donors commit to fund Gavi vaccines

World leaders have pledge support for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, with a total of more than $9-billion secured against a targeted $11,9-billion budget for its next five-year strategic period from 2026 to 2030 (Gavi 6.0) at the Global Summit: Health and Prosperity...

Urgent reforms to get SA back on track outlined

South Africa’s transport and logistics sector has long been recognised as a key obstacle to economic growth – but change is underway. In the latest PSG Think Big webinar, Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy sat down with award-winning financial journalist Alishia...

Cisco to cut 7% of staff, integrate products

Cisco Systems aims to cut about 6 000 employees, about 7% of its total workforce. This is the second round of cuts that the tech company will make this year, after 4 000 workers lost their jobs in February. The company yesterday reported fourth quarter and fiscal year...

Data centre storage set for rebound

Data centre (DC) storage revenue - including external storage from both arrays and server expansions - will climb to $103-billion by 2028, according to new research from Omdia. The DC storage market in 2023 experienced a downturn, primarily due to economic challenges...

Finalists for 2024 Ecobank Fintech Challenge announced

The 12 finalists in the 2024 Ecobank Fintech Challenge have been whittled down from an initial 1 550 applications - and 40 other fintech semifinalists - to compete for the top prize of $50 000. "The finalists in this year's Ecobank Fintech Challenge have showcased...

Applications open for Huawei’s 2024 Women in Tech

Tech-savvy women entrepreneurs are invited to apply for Huawei's Women in Tech, Digital Skills Training Programme. The 2024 edition of this annual event offers women free training in the rapidly developing fields of Cloud Computing, 5G, AI as well as Leadership...

New branding, strategy for Cell C

Kathy Gibson reports - Orange and black is the new … Cell C corporate livery. The mobile operator today unveiled a new branding and strategic direction, under the theme “We are unstoppable”. Jorge Mendes, CEO of Cell C, told a packed auditorium that the past year has...

NASA demos ultra-cool quantum sensor in space

NASA’s Cold Atom Lab, a first-of-its-kind facility aboard the International Space Station, has taken another step toward revolutionising how quantum science can be used in space. Members of the science team measured subtle vibrations of the space station with one of...

One-third of users fall for phishing mails

Phishing emails remain a prevalent and effective tool for cybercriminals to launch malicious attacks on organisations worldwide. These bad actors continuously evolve their tactics, adapting to current market trends and outsmarting both end users and organisations by...

Cobots ensure Ford Ranger doors are weatherproof

Working shoulder-to-shoulder with workers on the door assembly line at Ford's Silverton Manufacturing Plant are two cobots (collaborative robots) responsible for the installation of weatherproof shields into Ranger doors, a process requiring pin-point accuracy,...

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Fujitsu invests in tech startups with 10bn yen VC fund

Fujitsu has announced the establishment of Fujitsu Ventures Fund, a corporate venture capital (CVC) fund totaling 10-billion yen, under the management by the subsidiary Fujitsu Ventures. The new fund will target investments in promising tech companies globally,...

Accenture acquires REPL

Accenture has acquired REPL Group, a UK-based technology consultancy with offices in many countries including South Africa; specialising in solutions for supply chain, workforce management, store operations and retail customer experiences. REPL uses its deep retail...

SA’s M4Jam is UN tech agency Global Champion for 2021

Local gig technology company, M4Jam has been named by the WSA Global Congress as a Global Champion for 2021. Out of more than 8 200 solutions from 184 countries, featuring technology that combines smart content with a social cause to solve global problems, M4Jam not...

Panasonic, McAfee to start building vehicle SOC

Panasonic and McAfee have agreed to jointly start building a vehicle security operation centre (SOC) to commercialise vehicle security monitoring services. To protect connected vehicles around the world against cyber-attacks, the companies will build vehicle SOCs that...

Huawei reports slower growth, increased revenue

Huawei has reported slower growth for the 2020 financial year, although the company's business performance was largely in line with forecast. Huawei's sales revenue in 2020 rounded off at CNY891,4-billion, up 3,8% year-on-year, and its net profit reached...

Recruitment the final piece for a reimagined SARS

SARS has taken a critical step in rebuilding the revenue authority by launching a massive recruitment drive. SARS is looking to appoint 370 experienced and highly skilled individuals, as well as 200 legal, accounting and other graduates in the fields of tax, customs...

African insurers turn to chat to break digital gridlock

African insurance companies are relying on omnichannel strategies, and especially chat commerce, to rapidly advance their digital offerings and help them tackle their current digital gridlock. Delivering the keynote at Clickatell's webinar for the African insurance...

Things we’ve learnt in the last 12 months

Every organisation arguably entered a survival mode when the first lockdown was announced in late March 2020. By Cameron Beveridge, regional director for southern Africa at SAP With offices closed, workers and families confined to their homes, and most economic...

Covid caused a backlog of CX debt

Approximately a year ago, companies across the world were faced with a stark choice: find a way to let their employees work from home, or risk shutting down for good. As a result of this need to work and interact with clients remotely, digital transformation efforts...

The changing role of the network security architect

The role of the network security architect is constantly changing due to evolution in IT landscape, its digital transformation and the position has become particularly important over the past 15 years. This is a period during technology and the way it is consumed has...

Product System Specialist (Loan IQ) – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Product System Specialist (Loan IQ) to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 6-months contract role.What...

Business Analyst (George)

ENVIRONMENT:A forward-thinking company committed to revolutionizing the insurance industry with innovative, customer-focused solutions is based in the scenic city of George. They are seeking a Business Analyst to join their Innovation Department, specializing in...

React Native Developer – Remote

ENVIRONMENT:For over a century, our client has been helping generous individuals and the causes they care about make a lasting impact. Today, they support over 30,000 donors in giving more than £110 million annually to over 12,000 charities, community initiatives, and...

Business Analyst (George) – Western Cape George

ENVIRONMENT:A forward-thinking company committed to revolutionizing the insurance industry with innovative, customer-focused solutions is based in the scenic city of George. They are seeking a Business Analyst to join their Innovation Department, specializing in...

React Native Developer – Remote – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:For over a century, our client has been helping generous individuals and the causes they care about make a lasting impact. Today, they support over 30,000 donors in giving more than £110 million annually to over 12,000 charities, community initiatives, and...

Software Manager

Job Title: Head of Tech - Hybrid Role Location: Johannesburg, South Africa OverviewAs the Head of Tech, you will play a pivotal role in guiding and supporting IT teams through the planning, design, development, and delivery phases of enterprise-level software...

Software Manager – Gauteng Sandown

Job Title: Head of Tech - Hybrid Role Location: Johannesburg, South Africa OverviewAs the Head of Tech, you will play a pivotal role in guiding and supporting IT teams through the planning, design, development, and delivery phases of enterprise-level software...

Business Analyst

National Wholesale and Retail Business based in Cape Town (Wynberg) requires an Analyst to join their expanding team.The Analyst will be responsible for gathering , analysing and interpreting data to provide actionable insights to support decision-makingKey areas of...

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