PC shipments tank as memory crunch bites

Worldwide PC shipments fell 4,9% year-over-year in Q2 2026 to 68,2-million units, according to IDC — the first decline after nine consecutive quarters of growth. A persistent memory chip shortage drove the reversal, pushing vendors to pull inventory forward as far as...

AI, cross-border trade reshape e-commerce in SA

AI could soon choose what we buy, sustainability has shifted from nice-to-have to non-negotiable, and second-hand shopping is rapidly becoming mainstream, according to DHL’s E-Commerce Trends Report 2026. Based on survey findings from 29 000 online shoppers and 5 800...

How air transport industry plans to move 10bn passengers a year

It really sounds like a frequent flyer’s dream: Borders cleared in 10 seconds; weather delays cut by 65%; lost luggage down 90%; AI continually driving efficiency. But all this is becoming reality, says the SITA Impact Report 2025, documenting a year of customer-led...

Euclid space telescope marks a milestone in cosmic history

The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope has discovered 31 of the most ancient quasars ever found - and two of these giant and dazzling galaxy cores, powered by gargantuan black holes, are the earliest quasars yet observed in cosmic history. They shone with...

US government to benefit from Chinese AI chip sales

US-based semiconductor manufacturers have agreed to cut the US government in on artificial intelligence (AI) chip sales to China, according to several reports. News on the weekend details that Nvidia and AMD have both agreed to pay 15% of Chinese revenues as part of...

SA faces emerging agriculture risks

While climate change and weather volatility remain a significant concern among agricultural businesses, increasing infrastructure degradation, a widening critical skills gap as well as sustained input costs are increasingly keeping farmers awake at night. Daniel...

These are the technologies that will transform sales in the future

Emotion AI, machine sellers, and digital twin of a customer will have a transformative impact on the sales function in the next decade, according to Gartner. However, sales leaders must closely navigate the hype to evaluate when these technologies will be appropriate...

IDC optimistic that smartphones on road to recovery

Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 5,8% YoY in 2024 to 1,23-billion units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The 12% growth in the first quarter - followed by 9% growth last quarter - has...

GenAI to trigger a spike in cybersecurity spend

Worldwide end user spending on information security is projected to total $212-billion in 2025 - an increase of 15,1% from 2024 - according to a new forecast from Gartner which says that this year's spend is estimated to reach $183,9-billion. "The continued heightened...

Global tablet demand remains flat

The global demand for tablets is far from where it was just a few years ago. Although all IT devices - including PCs, tablets, and mobile phones - have been hit hard by a massive $200-billion consumer spending drop in the past three years, tablets are still trailing...

AI, cybersecurity taking centre stage among corporates

Global business sentiment witnessed a marginal improvement of 0,2% YoY during the second quarter (Q2) of 2024 and, while the technology, travel and tourism, and insurance sectors benefited from artificial intelligence (AI) driven innovations, challenges persisted in...

Hybrid working reduces holiday childcare stress

A study of over 1 000 working parents by International Workplace Group found that 61% said school holidays are stressful due to juggling childcare and work commitments. In contrast, 63% have their working life impacted by family routine during the holidays. This, in...

Bitcoin dominance ratio hits highest share since 2021

Despite significant price swings and fluctuations seen in April, June and the first weeks of August, Bitcoin's value has still jumped by roughly 51% year-to-date - adding nearly $450-billion to its market cap. Bitcoin's impressive performance and a double-digit price...

Remain vigilant! Banking scams are on the increase

As the countdown starts towards end of year festivities and that hard-earned holiday, the Southern African Fraud Prevention Services (SAFPS) is urging consumers to be vigilant - this time of the year is also peak season for fraudsters and scammers as they target...

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Online threats this Black Friday

Black Friday is around the corner and as always consumers are being warned to look out for scams while shopping online. But with more people shopping online in 2020, cybercriminals are likely to be out in full force. A new report by Mimecast called 'Company-issued...

Help your employees thrive as remote workers

A lot can be said about 2020, but one of its most defining features is how well we've been able to adapt to the 'Now Normal'. Businesses worldwide have implemented remote working, allowing employees to work from the comfort and safety of their own homes. By Loren...

Data science and the integral role of the data scientist

Christopher O'Flaherty, BDO Financial Services technology junior analyst and Theunis Raubenheimer, BDO data scientist unpack what a data scientist is and what they do, as well as the road to becoming a data scientist. Data scientists are becoming more and more sought...

What does Covid teach us about OT cybersecurity?

Today, almost no discussion about any subject goes on for long without the current pandemic being brought up in some way. Joe Robertson, EMEA CISO at Fortinet It dominates all of our lives in many ways. Of course, life must go on, business does continue. But not in...

Black November looking bullish

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, with the increased uptake of online shopping and the adoption of new digital payment methods, November should be a successful month of shopping for all. Craig Duggan, commercial head at Transaction Junction, says: "Black November is now...

Black Friday: high risk, high reward

Black Friday is what happens when the dangerous mixture of anxiety and excitement are blended in a retail test tube. By Howard Feldman, head of marketing and people at Synthesis Although we might think that we know what is going to happen, the result is almost never...

How to ensure peak performance for an enterprise Wi-Fi 6 network

As the number of Wi-Fi 6-capable Stations (STAs) continues to increase, wireless networks built using enterprise-class Wi-Fi 6 Access Points (APs) are becoming more popular than ever before. When upgrading legacy or deploying new Wi-Fi networks, Wi-Fi 6 is the obvious...

Boost online sales on Black Friday

This year's Black Friday and Cyber Monday are set to break all records as the boom in online sales continues. But how can online retailers ensure they take full advantage of this boom? Richard Falconer, chief operating officer at e-commerce expert Optiseller, gives...

SA parents want their kids to learn online and in classrooms

Recent lockdown conditions threw the gauntlet down at South Africa's education system: adapt to the online world quickly to keep up with the syllabus during unforeseen circumstances, or face stalling learning completely, compromising the future of South Africa's...

What is hyperconverged analytics?

We are not short of analytics tools; many businesses have at least three at hand that they use to fuel data-driven decisions. By Clinton Scott, MD of TechSoft International But it is the bringing these tools together to get to a point where data is ready for analysis...

Techlead Java Developer (ITC-24) – Gauteng Centurion

We are looking for a highly skilled Tech Lead in Java Development, focusing on Middleware or Application development, to lead and guide a technical team within a dynamic financial services environment. The ideal candidate will bring a solid foundation in back-end...

Senior Scrum Master (ITC-39) – Gauteng Centurion

We are seeking a Senior Scrum Master to lead Agile delivery in a complex enterprise environment. This role is ideal for someone with strong coaching capabilities, deep Agile expertise, and a passion for driving Agile transformation.Key ResponsibilitiesScrum Mastery...

Junior Tester (ITC-51) – Gauteng Centurion

A motivated Junior Tester is sought for a contract role supporting QA activities within an Agile development environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with at least 6 months of experience in software testing to grow their career in a collaborative,...

Junior Front-end Developer (ITC-15)

Our esteemed client in Centurion is urgently looking for a Junior Front-End Developer for a 3-year hybrid contract Position:Duties and ResponsibilitiesDevelopment of responsive applications using Angular front-end framework. Integration experience into 3rd party...

Software Engineer (Python/C++)

ENVIRONMENT:An established Automation company is looking for a skilled and passionate Software Engineer/Developer to join their dynamic Application Software Team. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of software for user applications as part of...

Senior .Net Developer at Ntice Search

Our Client, a leader in the agricultural sector is looking for a Senior Developer to join their growing Team! Role SummaryAs a Senior .NET Developer, you will design and develop robust, scalable applications, lead architectural decisions, and mentor junior developers....

Senior Java Developer (ITC-23)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to contribute to high-impact projects within a financial services environment. This role focuses on either middleware or application development, involving complex integration, secure service delivery, and modern...

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We are looking for a Junior Scrum Master with foundational experience in Agile delivery, Scrum ceremonies, and team facilitation. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to grow within a dynamic, Agile-driven environment.Key ResponsibilitiesScrum...

Senior Tester (ITC-52)

An experienced Senior Tester is required for a key contract engagement focused on delivering high-quality digital solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of testing experience, with strong proficiency in both manual and automated testing...

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