DCN the new WAN for AI-era applications
According to a Dell’Oro Group report. worldwide Distributed Cloud Networking (DCN) revenue is projected to reach $21-billion by 2029, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30% over the five-year forecast period. DCN captures the platforms and services...
FNB Connect debuts eco-friendly SIM cards
FNB Connect has introduced eco-friendly SIM cards, made possible by biodegradable SIM card carriers, and recyclable packaging. The new FNB Connect SIM cards use a reduced-plastic design, replacing the traditional full plastic carrier with a paper-based cardboard,...
Mars to Table challenge seeks deep space solutions
Astronauts on extended missions to the surface of Mars and the Moon will require food systems that are completely independent of Earth. To address this, NASA is running the new Deep Space Food Challenge: Mars to Table. This global competition asks participants to...
How 2026 will stitch together the future of payments
Looking back on the payments industry in 2025, the year was defined by the long-anticipated completion of SWIFT’s global migration to the ISO 20022 messaging standard, as well as the “summer of digital currencies” - where discussions around stablecoins and other...
Why you must train your AI agents just as hard as your employees
As Data Privacy Day approaches (28 January 2026), the conversation around protecting information has shifted yet again. For years, the mantra was simple: train your people. But in 2026, the workforce has expanded. We have arrived at a point where we are managing the...
The case for cloud-native platforms powered by AI
The complexity introduced by digital platforms, cloud, and digitised systems, isn’t a sign of failure or lack of planning. It comes down to how platforms have struggled to keep pace with the speed at which business operations are changing. The converging forces of AI...
Integrity beyond compliance: the growth foundation for South Africa’s SMMEs
In an era of volatility and shifting expectations, trust has become the cornerstone of business resilience. By Surinder Sond vice-president: sustainability at Sage For South Africa’s SMBs, sustainability is more than environmental stewardship – it is a holistic...
Real estate businesses need to digitise or get left behind
Property technology (proptech) has disrupted real estate by digitising processes and enhancing data-driven decisions, forcing a traditionally slow industry to evolve towards greater transparency, efficiency, and accessibility. Michael Lenz, CEO, TransBridj, says that...
Building SA’s next chapter through sustainable infrastructure
As nations and industries shift from ambition to execution in sustainability strategies, South Africa stands at a pivotal moment to redefine infrastructure as a vehicle for climate-resilient development, economic inclusion and measurable environmental impact, moving...
What business travellers need in 2026 – and how to make it happen
Business travel in 2025 had its challenges – and a level of complexity that's following us into the new year. For Mummy Mafojane, GM of FCM South Africa, it's why business travellers are now craving simplicity above all else. “After years of uncertainty, geopolitical...
Ozow and RelyComply join forces
RelyComply has partnered with Ozow to simplify and secure the onboarding process for merchants. South Africa’s payment landscape has undergone significant changes, with account-to-account, mobile, and voucher payments now an integral part of everyday life. However,...
UAT Tester (x4) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Job description:General Role Description:The UAT (User Acceptance Testing) Tester plays a crucial role in the software development lifecycle, ensuring that the final product meets both the business requirements and the end-users' needs before it is released to the...