Geopolitics creates inflationary pressures for SA

As the Middle East moves towards a fragile lull in hostilities, the economic shock caused by the conflict – supply chains perturbation, inflation etc - is already spreading to the global economy with oil-importing economies such as South Africa particularly exposed to...

Credit trends diverge as consumers navigate affordability

South African consumers are reshaping how they access and use credit as affordability pressures persist, according to TransUnion’s Q1 2026 South Africa Industry Insights Report. The report’s findings show that credit demand remained resilient, but diverging risk...

Small fibre operators outshine giants in ISPA survey

ISPA's Perception Survey gauges ISPs’ perceptions of fibre network operator (FNO) performance across a range of metrics - and the most recent results reveal smaller FNOs are outshining the established competition. South Africa’s official internet Industry...

The human impact of AI forces a redesign in how we work

We are living through one of the most significant transformations in the history of work, writes Aparna Nair, chief talent, leadership and culture officer at IBM. AI is reshaping roles, rewiring workflows, and redefining the nature of performance itself. Yet, a new...

SA shines at WSIS awards

South Africa’s Department of Communications and Digital Technologies has won an award from the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), for using emerging technologies to bridge the digital divide and advance socio-economic progress. Nineteen winners were...

High-speed broadband drives OTT market

The global over the top devices and service market size is expected to reach $1,42-trillion by 2033 - expanding at a CAGR of 18,6% from 2025 to 2033 - according to the latest research from Grand View Research. The rollout of high-speed broadband Internet has resulted...

New Champions 2024 targets next frontiers for growth

Amid economic uncertainty and an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape, over 1,600 global leaders from business, government, civil society and international organizations gathered at the World Economic Forum's 15th Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2024 in...

Technology changes how fans consume sport experiences

As sports fans worldwide tune in to a myriad of athletic events this summer, new research commissioned by IBM reveals a growing generational shift and acceptance of technology-driven experiences that will impact the future of sports consumption. The international...

Healthcare is in a cybersecurity crisis

Hospitals have become increasingly attractive targets for ransomware attacks due to their comprehensive patient databases, sensitive information, and their interconnectedness between systems and equipment. Moreover, poor security measures have made hospitals...

SMB cyber infections via Excel are up

This International SMB Day (today, 27 June), a Kaspersky report reveals that the number of infections experienced by the sector has risen by 5% over the first quarter of 2024, compared to the same period last year. The number of users who encountered malware and...

Green building revolution could be a $1,8trn market opportunity

A new World Economic Forum report outlines a roadmap for transforming the global building sector to combat climate change and protect biodiversity. Amid rapid urbanisation worldwide, primarily driven by emerging economies, the report presents a timely case for the...

Global miners need to invest for growth and transformation

The global mining industry faced a challenge in 2023 that was both unprecedented and familiar. The financial performance of the world's Top 40 mining companies was squeezed by falling commodity prices and rising costs which resulted in revenues falling more than 7% -...

Campus Ethernet switch revenues hit two-year low

Worldwide Campus Switch revenues dropped by 23% year-over-year (Y/Y) in the first quarter of 2024, according to a new report from Dell'Oro Group. The only two vendors that grew Campus Switch revenues Y/Y in 1Q 2024 were Arista and Ubiquiti. "Vendor backlogs of campus...

Browser battle heats up

When it comes to the battle of the browsers, user preferences in dynamic nature and the tech landscape's ongoing evolution have seen Chrome's usage surge by 13% and Apple's Safari experience a 10% drop in user bases in the past year, according to Stocklytics.com....

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Before you restart your engines …

Ready ... Set ... Wait. Did you know that long periods of inactivity or improper cleaning of surfaces can wreak havoc on your printer? This is according to Xeros, which details how Covid-19 lockdown have caused many printers to sit idle in less than perfect...

Cisco offers free training for education continuity

Cisco is making available free training on ICT skills courses to students and citizens across the African continent. All students who successfully complete the courses will receive a certificate from Cisco. In the wake of multiple governments' response to the impact...

TPG and Goldman Sachs lead Infinidat’s new funding round

Infinidat has secured an additional investment round from its existing investors - TPG Growth, Goldman Sachs, Claridge Israel, Ion Crossover Partners and Moshe Yanai, founder of Infinidat. The company also announced enhancements to its leadership team with the...

Telcos zero-rate maths education programme for township youth

Major telecommunications companies MTN, Cell C and Rain have zero-rated an online maths education programme that features a combination of the recently revised curriculum with puzzles and problem-solving activities, competitions, games and weekly challenges to keep...

Keep IT costs down with managed data services

The arrival of Covid-19 and its impact on the economy threatens to undo the careful technology investments made by businesses. By Hemant Harie, MD of Gabsten Technologies Over the past decade, digital-centric and data-driven business environments have been gaining...

Aruba ESP is a cloud-native platform for the intelligent edge

Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company has introduced Aruba ESP (Edge Services Platform), an AI-powered, cloud-native platform that predicts and resolves problems at the network edge before they happen. Built on AIOps, Zero Trust network security, and a Unified...

Dell shifts AI adoption into the fast lane

Dell Technologies is embracing innovation that helps businesses run powerful artificial intelligence (AI) workloads in VMware environments. Designed to make AI easier to deploy and consume, new Dell EMC Ready Solutions based on VMware Cloud Foundation help companies...

Xilica appoints TOA Electronics as a distributor

Xilica, a supplier of digital signal processing technology for AV and installed sound, has appointed TOA Electronics Southern Africa, a subsidiary of TOA Group, as its distribution partner for Xilica DSP products in South Africa and select markets in sub-Saharan...

Tips for building better chatbots

Want your chatbot design to deliver genuine customer engagement? Build it properly, writes Matt Grobler, pre-sales engineer at Inovo. Chatbots don't work. Well, not unless they've been integrated intelligently and strategically to create a seamless customer journey....

Mid-Level Software Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Our client, based in Centurion is looking for the services of a Software Developer. You will need 2 - 4 years Development experience with technologies such as C#/.NET Core, React, or Node.js. Send your CV now!Qualifications and Experience: Minimum...

Technology Enterprise Architect (Onsite Gauteng)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a non-profit conservation organization dedicated to the sustainable management of protected areas in partnership with governments and local communities, is currently seeking a Technology Enterprise Architect. This role is designed for an...

Data Engineer

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Engineer to join our financial services client based in Centurion. A Data Engineer designs, builds, and maintains data...

Data Engineer – Gauteng Centurion

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Engineer to join our financial services client based in Centurion. A Data Engineer designs, builds, and maintains data...

Systems Analyst (Cross Border Payments and/or Finsurv Industry) – SvW

The senior systems analyst is responsible to convert large scale business initiatives into world class IT Solutions. The senior systems analysis and design efforts will extend to both existing and/or new systems and database, but will especially focus on more complex...

Application Solutions Architect

Our client in the Centurion is looking for the services of an Application Solutions Architect with deep experience in designing scalable, resilient, and secure Azure-based applications in the insurance technology space. You should have Strong expertise in .NET Core /...

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