Global IT spend set for13,5% growth, to $6,31trn

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6,31-trillion in 2026, up 13,5% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “This latest forecast underscores the accelerating momentum in AI infrastructure and advanced memory,” says John-David Lovelock,...

Beware the gap between perceived AI readiness and DR capability

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) data protection is seen as a high priority when implementing AI solutions – but a survey of senior IT decision-makers has revealed a gap between perceived readiness and tested, validated disaster recovery capability. This is among the...

As cost pressures mount, consumers shift spend to essentials

South African consumers are adjusting their financial behaviour in response to ongoing cost pressures, with TransUnion's Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study revealing meaningful shifts in how households spend, save and manage credit. While many households remain under...

Memory and SSD 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....

Turing Award goes to quantum pioneers Bennett and Brassard

ACM has named Charles H Bennett and Gilles Brassard as the recipients of the 2025 Turing Award – considered the “Nobel Prize in Computing” - for their essential role in establishing the foundations of quantum information science and transforming secure communication...

Samsung, AMD tighten ties on AI collaboration

Samsung and AMD have signed an MOU to expand their strategic collaboration on next-generation AI memory and computing technologies. "Samsung and AMD share a commitment to advancing AI computing, and this agreement reflects the growing scope of our collaboration," says...

Book-type devices to dominate foldable smartphone shipments

For the global foldable smartphone market, 2026 is expected to represent a structural inflection point, moving beyond a cyclical recovery toward a more sustainable expansion phase. In contrast, 2025 largely functioned as a transition year, characterized by inventory...

Fibre-to-the-room still a specialist offering

A new advisory report “Fibre-to-the-Room: Is There Room for FTTR?”, examine the outlook for FTTR and why adoption remains heavily concentrated in China, despite growing global operator experimentation. Yousef Almadani, senior analyst: telecom technology and software...

ISPA warns about online gambling

South Africans are not permitted to gamble on online casinos and sports betting platforms that are not licensed locally, unregulated sites likely have the odds heavily stacked against the player, and banks are legally obligated to confiscate any winnings detected....

Stark warning that AI could shut down critical infrastructure

Gartner predicts that, by 2028, misconfigured AI in cyber physical systems (CPS) will shut down national critical infrastructure in a G20 country. Gartner defines CPS as engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics to...

Coordinated efforts successful in tackling crime

A synchronised operation involving Vumacam’s control room operators, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) and 24/7 Drone Force has resulted in the successful identification and apprehension of a suspect linked to a reported theft case. The 10...

What US dollar weakness means for SA businesses

Coface South Africa’s latest analysis, “The US Dollar bends but does not break,” highlights that the US dollar’s recent weakness is set to continue through 2026. This trend, while rooted in global economic shifts, carries significant implications for South African...

Online life continues to be risky

Following Safer Internet Day, Microsoft has released its annual Global Online Safety Survey, which polled teens and adults around the world about their experiences and perceptions of life online. This year’s questions focused on the complexity of the digital...

Ransomware drives global cyberattacks higher

Organisations worldwide each faced an average of 2 090 cyber-attacks per week during January 2026. This represents a 3% increase from December and a 17% rise year-over-year, confirming continued escalation in global cyber pressure driven by intensified ransomware...

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Qlik achieves AWS GenAI competency

Qlik has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Generative AI Competency. The AWS Generative AI Competency is awarded to AWS partners who have demonstrated technical proficiency and documented customer outcomes in leveraging AWS generative AI services such as Amazon...

What if your staff’s AI chats are hacked?

The rise of generative AI (GenAI) has changed how we work, live, and create. By Richard Ford, chief technology officer at Integrity360 For many employees, tools like ChatGPT and Copilot have become go-to assistants for everything from drafting emails and summarising...

AI needs clean data to help protect mines and communities

The collapse of a Zambian tailings dam earlier this year is now thought to have released the equivalent of 400 Olympic-sized swimming pools of toxic waste into the environment. Alastair Bovim, CEO of Insight Terra, says the scale of the failure is a stark reminder...

Innovation without fragility: retail’s balancing act

The global retail sector, projected to reach $35,2-trillion in 2025, has digital channels driving more than 60% of influenced sales and each successful click and customer collection is the result of a thousand moving parts. Peter Ludi, business development executive...

Why you feel stuck at work. And how you can fix it

Do you feel like you’re simply going through the motions at work? As if you’re no longer learning anything new or making any progress in your career? Or perhaps you’re starting to dread Monday mornings and the idea of another week back at the grindstone. Over time,...

Cyber leadership is your business’s newest competitive advantage

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT function tucked away in a server room; it’s a critical business priority that deserves a seat at the boardroom table. By Amritesh Anand, vice-president and MD of the Technology Services Group at In2IT Technologies As cyber threats...

Cyber insurance emerging as key layer in the data protection landscape

Despite having world-class cybersecurity systems in place, South African companies remain vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated cyber breaches, particularly malware attacks that target and compromise sensitive customer data. A recent high-profile case is that of a...

Tackling the ‘big five’ border challenges

Global travel is booming again while at the same time border threats are increasing. This dual problem is putting government border agencies under tremendous pressure: they need to maintain national security while providing smooth and efficient travel flows. Yet...

Customer experience kudos for Vodacom SA

Vodacom South Africa has been named the Mobile Operator Industry Winner at the 2025/26 Ask Africa Orange Index Awards. “Being named the Mobile Operator Industry Winner at the Ask Africa Orange Index Awards is a proud moment for Vodacom South Africa. This recognition...

Transformation Project Manager

Job RoleThe Transformation Project Manager is accountable for the day-to-day execution, governance, and operational anchoring of Leroy Merlin South Africa's Strategy. The role ensures that the plan moves from strategy to disciplined execution, embedded into business...

Scrum Master

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Scrum Master to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent technical...

Business Analyst

The successful candidate will function as the link between business objectives and technology development capabilities. The candidate will primarily be involved in the analysis and support of functionality.Responsibilities: Develop business requirement specifications...

Scrum Master at Reverside

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Intermediate Scrum Master to join our dynamic IT [Email Address Removed] Intermediate Scrum Master will act as a servant leader to the Scrum Team and Organization, helping them to adopt and [Email Address Removed]onsibilities...

Senior Integrations Developer at Reverside

Reverside is a leading IT services provider delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We help clients design and implement seamless, scalable integration solutions across complex enterprise...

Transformation Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg

Job RoleThe Transformation Project Manager is accountable for the day-to-day execution, governance, and operational anchoring of Leroy Merlin South Africa's Strategy. The role ensures that the plan moves from strategy to disciplined execution, embedded into business...

Scrum Master – Western Cape Tyger Valley

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Scrum Master to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent technical...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Midrand

The successful candidate will function as the link between business objectives and technology development capabilities. The candidate will primarily be involved in the analysis and support of functionality.Responsibilities: Develop business requirement specifications...

Scrum Master at Reverside – Western Cape Cape Town

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Intermediate Scrum Master to join our dynamic IT [Email Address Removed] Intermediate Scrum Master will act as a servant leader to the Scrum Team and Organization, helping them to adopt and [Email Address Removed]onsibilities...

Senior Integrations Developer at Reverside – Gauteng Pretoria

Reverside is a leading IT services provider delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We help clients design and implement seamless, scalable integration solutions across complex enterprise...

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