Underfunding a leading cause of AI failures for SA firms

South African organisations whose AI ambitions outrun their budgets are seven times more likely to say AI has fallen short, according to preliminary results from DayOne’s State of AI Delivery in South Africa survey. Of the more than 170 employees, founders, managers...

Revenue to hit $1bn as quantum breakthroughs advance

Worldwide, quantum computing revenue is projected to total $1,1-billion in 2027, according to Gartner. “Nations and businesses have scaled spending in quantum literacy, patents, partnerships, and early use-case exploration,” says Gaurav Gupta, vice-president analyst...

Fuel price shock will hit supply chains hard, driving prices up

South Africa’s latest fuel price increase will put fresh pressure on already strained supply chains, says supply chain industry body SAPICS. The organisation warns that the cost impact is likely to extend far beyond the transport sector and into consumers’ pockets at...

SA must put jobs at the centre of its AI future

South Africans are embracing AI, but turning that appetite into economic opportunity will require trained educators, reliable Internet, affordable access, recognised skills pathways, scaling of existing financing models, and investment in the country’s own languages,...

Data centres turn to oceans and space as energy demand soars

The growing popularity of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud services and digital applications is driving unprecedented demand for computing power, placing huge pressure on traditional land-based data centres. To alleviate some of this pressure and meet the needs of...

Business leaders believe AI can accelerate climate goals

Business leaders have voiced support for artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool to accelerate, rather than hinder, climate progress. KPMG surveyed than 1 200 senior executives from major companies spanning a variety of industries across 20 countries for the report:...

ESG will remain core focus in tech

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) remains an issue of strategic importance to the tech industry, despite ongoing fragmentation by geography and company culture, with the election of Donald Trump as the US president accelerating a period of short-term...

Quantum computing is coming for Web3

IT leaders are doubling down on the need for robust Web3 strategies to cover both the opportunities and threats it poses as the digital landscape rapidly evolves. A global study conducted by Naoris Protocol found that 58% of IT directors deem a robust Web3 strategy to...

AI to transform e-commerce

Marketplace platforms are a dominant economic force globally, and have helped to change how businesses and consumers interact. Now, artificial intelligence (AI) represents a seismic technological shift, poised to reshuffle the deck once again. Prosus, in collaboration...

Potential effects of Trump’s on-off tariffs

US President Donald Trump’s aggressive use of tariff threats is rattling markets. George Brown, senior US economist, and David Rees, head of global economics at Schroders consider the possible impact. Global shares fell on Monday 3 February and the dollar rose...

SASE market to almost double by 2029

According to a recently published forecast report from Dell’Oro Group the global Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market is forecast to $17-billion by 2029, representing a 12% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). The increasing presence of vendors offering SD-WAN and...

New crypto-stealing Trojan found in AppStore and Google Play

Kaspersky Threat Research expertise centre has discovered a new data-stealing Trojan, SparkCat, active in AppStore and Google Play since at least March 2024. This is the first known instance of optical recognition-based malware appearing in AppStore. SparkCat uses...

Chinese computing market to soar by 42%

China and the US have been in a race to dominate the computing industry for years. While the US has long held the upper hand, driving breakthroughs in AI and quantum technologies with its tech giants Nvidia, AMD, and Intel, China is rapidly closing the gap. Massive...

Award-winning pic shows crash-landing penguins

Werner De Kock has been named as South Africa’s National Award winner for the Sony World Photography Awards 2025. The National & Regional Awards programme is an initiative set up by Sony and Creo under the World Photography Organisation to support local...

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The bold decisions CISOs need to make today

CISOs are entering a golden period of opportunity to take decisive action to shape their security strategy for the future of work. By Kevin Brown MD of BT Security. This is a rare opportunity to drive an agenda that puts security at the heart of every future step. And...

Ransomware attacks can hurt businesses further down the supply chain

Criminal syndicates have put the world on notice, with an increasing number of sophisticated attacks highlighting the need for a robust cybersecurity strategy. By Rick Vanover, senior director product strategy at Veeam  The almost daily headline-grabbing attacks are...

Lay-bys enter the digital age

Paying for goods using the lay-by payment method has been part of the South African retail landscape for years. Then local tech start-up Payflex brought this tried and trusted payment method into the digital age, by allowing customers to buy online now and pay later...

Paratus adds fibre to its Botswana backbone

Paratus Botswana has invested over $6-million in independent fibre connectivity in Botswana as a seamless add-on to its existing infrastructure backbone. At no extra cost to its customers, fibre connectivity will give businesses unmatched uptime via a quality...

Exxaro partners with UP to drive safer mining

Exxaro Resources has announced a partnership with the University of Pretoria to establish the first Exxaro Chair in Extended Reality (XR) Technology. Extended Reality technology refers to all real-and-virtual combined environments and human-machine interactions...

Paxful, OVEX launch new service in SA

G Paxful has announced Transfer to Bank, a service that will debut  in South Africa via a partnership with cryptocurrency exchange platform OVEX, which specialises in over-the-counter (OTC) trading. Using OVEX’s instant cashout mechanism, all Paxful users in South...

Are financial services adapting to digital transformation fast enough?

As the events of the past year and a half have forced people to stay home, organisations across the business spectrum have been compelled to accelerate their digital transformation efforts. By Brent Haumann, MD of Striata Far from being able to take a "business as...

Disrupting the supply chain with better data analysis

According to the SAS Experience 2030 research, 65% of South African consumers have indicated that they will not be returning to traditional shopping practices following the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, with 37% of those stating they will use even more online and...

Things to consider when buying a CAD printer

Buying a large format CAD printer is a purchase that needs careful research and consideration. It is a significant investment into an essential business tool for architects, engineers, construction professionals, interior designers, game and property developers,...

MongoDB Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

A leading technology solutions firm based in Johannesburg is seeking a MongoDB Developer to join their growing team in Johannesburg. This role is ideal for a driven and detail-oriented professional with strong database development experience and a passion for building...

Solutions Developer (Blazor & C#) – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Seeking a passionate Solutions Developer with solid experience in Blazor and C#. The ideal candidate will have a strong front-end focus, work well in a hybrid environment, and bring hands-on knowledge of Azure infrastructure, SQL, and modern architecture patterns. Key...

Junior Application Specialist

Conduct hands-on training sessions and onboarding for end-users in pathology laboratories, focusing on equipment operation, assay workflows, and troubleshooting.Provide pre- and post-installation support on instruments used for molecular diagnostics, haematology, and...

Embedded Software Development Engineer

Seeking a skilled Embedded Software Development Engineer with a passion for developing C++ software for embedded systems and real-time operating environments. Key Requirements BSc Honours or equivalent in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering6+ years in C++,...

Junior Application Specialist – Gauteng Johannesburg

Conduct hands-on training sessions and onboarding for end-users in pathology laboratories, focusing on equipment operation, assay workflows, and troubleshooting.Provide pre- and post-installation support on instruments used for molecular diagnostics, haematology, and...

Automation Tester

Our Client, an established and leading organisation, is looking for an Automation Tester. This role is in a collaborative environment where quality forms part of the design. You'd be responsible for building and maintaining automation for front-end, back-end, and API...

Full Stack Developer (Mobile-Focused)

Opportunity for a Full Stack Developer to build and maintain React Native mobile apps and ReactJS web portals in a fully in-office Johannesburg role. Key Requirements 3+ years full stack development with strong mobile focusProficient in React Native, ReactJS,...

Automation Tester – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our Client, an established and leading organisation, is looking for an Automation Tester. This role is in a collaborative environment where quality forms part of the design. You'd be responsible for building and maintaining automation for front-end, back-end, and API...

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