Memory and SDD 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...

SA family businesses outperform global peers

In a time of uncertainty and rapid change, South African family businesses are showing exceptional resilience and growth – with many reporting double-digit sales growth in 2025. PwC’s South African Family Business Survey reveals what truly sets top-performing family...

Geopolitics threatens positive economic trends

Supported by the same factors that lifted the South African economy last year, economic activity increased in March 2026. However, this does not signal an economy out of the woods, as escalating geopolitical tensions threaten forecasts. This is according to the latest...

Study offers guidance to improve access to rabies vaccines

A new study published in the journal Vaccine reveals that improvements in the supply chain and delivery of human rabies vaccines in Tanzania and Kenya could significantly reduce preventable deaths and ensure more efficient use of health budgets. The study was...

Channel veteran Gary Pickford leaves Tarsus

By Mark Davison - After more than 24 years in various roles at the group, Gary Pickford, CEO of Tarsus Distribution, has resigned from the company. Group chief financial officer Emile Burger will take up the reins of the company from Pickford. “It is with a heavy...

5G drives changes in service providers’ FWA strategies

Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) continues to grow in strength as a 5G use case for communications service providers (CSPs) globally with a sharp increase over the past year in the number of CSPs offering the service. This is among the findings from the June 2024 Ericsson...

Steady growth forecast for quantum computing

The global quantum computing market is anticipated to reach $4,24-billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 20,1% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Quantum computing is an emerging field with the potential to revolutionise various industries...

Pasqal achieves quantum computing milestone

neutral-atom quantum computing vendor Pasqal has announced a significant technological milestone: the successful loading of over 1 000 atoms in a single shot within their quantum computing setup. This breakthrough marks a crucial step in Pasqal's progress towards...

European Commission takes Microsoft to task

The European Commission has informed Microsoft of its preliminary view that Microsoft has breached EU antitrust rules by tying its communication and collaboration product Teams to its popular productivity applications included in its suites for businesses Office 365...

US resellers eating telcos’ lunch in the enterprise space

An analysis of the US reseller market illustrates that enterprise telecoms service providers worldwide need to embrace smarter customer segmentation, says GlobalData, adding that about 1 800 significant resellers in the US account for as much as 20% of the enterprise...

Investment, collaboration push new growth frontiers

Leaders from China, Poland and Viet Nam urged cooperation as a means to navigate uncertainty while harnessing the technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, at the 15th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian. "To drive future economic growth, we must...

Two asteroids set to skim past Earth this week

Two large asteroids will safely pass Earth this week, a rare occurrence – and appropriate in that Asteroid Day takes place on 30 June. Neither poses any risk to our planet, but one of them was only discovered a week ago, highlighting the need to continue improving our...

These technologies are set to have a positive impact

The World Economic Forum has published its annual Top 10 Emerging Technologies Report featuring technologies with the greatest potential to make a positive impact in the world in the next three to five years. "Organisations make better choices when they understand the...

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AdaptIT reports increased revenue

Adapt IT has announced results for the financial year ended 30 June 2020.10.26 "I am pleased to report that in a year dominated by global macroeconomic challenges and the Covid-19 pandemic, Adapt IT proved to be highly resilient, through its sound underlying business...

Cybersecurity needs to become a habit, like washing our hands

With cloud storage readily available nowadays, the question is whether it has solved the problem of data loss. Unfortunately cloud storage has not, as there are still challenges presented by some cloud solutions available. By Candid Wuerst, vice-president: cyber...

Smart e-commerce opportunities for Black Friday and beyond

Arguably the world's biggest sales day of the year, Black Friday presents a prime opportunity to attract existing and new customers to your physical or digital store. By James Bayhack, sub-Saharan Africa director at CM.com It's also a fantastic time to capture...

Aruba helps to enable data-driven government

Across the globe, governments are exploring ways to use data to improve the life of citizens, increase efficiency of operations, and create more innovative business models. Gathering, accessing and analysing data can assist governments with insight to implement...

Vox offers UC with Far South and 3CX

Vox is introducing a cost-effective, feature-rich unified communications solution, based on Far South 3CX PBX appliances, that helps businesses cut costs, improve customer experience and scale to match their needs. "Vox and Far South Networks have a 10 year-long...

Four ways banks can win the customer affinity battle

The confluence of economic pressures, the impact of the pandemic and the changing consumer habits brought by the Experience Economy trend is forcing banks to reimagine how they deliver products and services to customers. By Darrel Orsmond, financial services industry...

Clickatell celebrates 20th anniversary

Twenty years ago, Clickatell became the first company to connect the world's fastest growing commerce platform - the internet - with the world's fastest growing communications platform - the mobile phone. Today, Clickatell is pioneering chat commerce - the biggest...

Markets brace for US elections

The economics of the US elections are complex. One just has to look at the how decisions made on US soil affect global markets. Stocks rebounded to their highest levels in more than a month on the optimism of a $2,4-trillion stimulus package being ratified, but then...

Acronis plans to train one million people by 2022

Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, has launched the Acronis #CyberFit Academy which plans to train one million people by 2022. The new training and certification programme is designed to deliver insights to channel partners in how to position, sell and...

Liquid Telecom Group, Africa Data Centres partner with Jarrett Appleby

Liquid Telecom and Africa Data Centres have announced a strategic partnership agreement with Jarrett Appleby, CEO of Appleby Strategy Group, as senior business development and transactional advisor for both companies. Appleby has served in this consulting role since...

Full Stack Java Developer – 3153 – Gauteng Pretoria

Experienced Full Stack Java Developer with 10+ years' relevant programming experience, core Java concepts including OOP, multithreading and exception handling required for a reputable global company based in GautengStrong understanding of Java fundamentals, such as...

Project Manager (ERP Implementation)

Join a team of happy, talented specialists as a Project Manager where your planning, leadership, and communication skills will help drive exciting ERP implementation projects to success. If you're organised, thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from...

Data Analyst (Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP)

Job Title: Data Analyst (Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP) Location: Remote Contract: 6-Month Rolling Contract Salary: R67,620 per month (£130 -£140 per day) Working Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Start Date: Immediate Job Overview We are looking for an experienced and...

Data Analyst (Finance)

This role will work directly with the CFO and the CTO to produce assurance on these financial integrations, and spec and manage the development of further integrations or migrations. You will have unique exposure to all the commercial projects, operations and system...

Project Manager (ERP Implementation) – Gauteng Johannesburg North

Join a team of happy, talented specialists as a Project Manager where your planning, leadership, and communication skills will help drive exciting ERP implementation projects to success. If you're organised, thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from...

Data Analyst (Finance) – Western Cape Cape Town

This role will work directly with the CFO and the CTO to produce assurance on these financial integrations, and spec and manage the development of further integrations or migrations. You will have unique exposure to all the commercial projects, operations and system...

Full Stack Java Developer (Expert) 3153, 3154

Full Stack Java Developer ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Proficient in core Java concepts, including object-oriented programming (OOP), multithreading, and exception handling.Strong understanding of Java fundamentals, such as collections, generics, and IO.Expertise in...

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