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Tech leaders offer insights into the evolving technological landscape, and the technologies they anticipate will dominate 2024.

Enterprises need a solid data foundation as they prepare to scale AI. Getting there requires modern data integration. Adding more integrations to the same platform? Even better, writes Girish Pancha, CEO at StreamSets.

Nkosenhle has recently joined the City Lodge Hotel Group as its new IT director.

Johan will be responsible for technology, centres of excellence, innovation, closed sites, projects, value engineering, and exploration at BHP.

Comcorp’s CIO takes the CIO South Africa community on a trip down memory lane, where he reflects on when first the technology bug bit him.

Grant will be responsible for the information and cybersecurity function of Engen.

Old Mutual group CIO May Govender’s professional growth is defined by a relentless pursuit of diverse experiences and an insatiable ambition to broaden her horizons. She does this by navigating and mastering change, and focusing on innovation in her field.

The group CIO recently announced his exit from the broadcast media company, but held details about his next move close to his chest.

Debbie succeeds Stefan van de Giessen, who transitioned to a senior leadership position within the company.

Ali will succeed Kuben Pillay, who takes on an independent director role at the company.

Kevin is a multi-talented CIO, whose love for all things IT began when he joined an after-school computer club, which gave him a definite edge over his peers.

CIO South Africa’s latest Associate Partner believes that the community fosters a collaborative environment for IT executives and professionals, encouraging knowledge sharing, and networking opportunities.

David will lead the ICT business across all MTN markets, helping to enable and transform the group’s enterprise customers’ businesses.

In the dynamic and ever-changing world of business, maintaining a competitive edge and maximising efficiency requires the integration of innovative IT projects that hold the promise of transformation. However, the path to successful adoption of these projects is complex and riddled with obstacles.

A career in consulting gave Pick n Pay’s CIO an undeniable customer-centric approach to work, a trait he has added to his admirable list of skills as an IT executive.

2023 CIO Awards nominee Norbit Williams has been appointed as Eskom’s senior manager for group IT: governance services, effective 1 November 2023. Prior to that, he was CIO at the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE).

The inaugural South African CIO Awards marked a historic moment in the tech industry, illustrating the brilliance and ingenuity of visionary leaders who are transforming the landscape of innovation.

Standard Bank’s Jörg Fischer was crowned CIO of the Year, at the first annual CIO Awards on 15 November 2023, a glittering gala event, dubbed the Oscars of IT. The exquisite event took place at the Polo Room at the Inanda Club in Johannesburg.

Get ready to have your funny bone tickled by MC Celeste Ntuli’s unique brand of comedy, get lost in the soulful sounds of The Soil, swept away by Adventurer Kirsten Neuschäfer, and jazzed up by the Kopano Jazz Collective.