IT spend will breach $7trn for the first time in 2027

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $7,35-trillion in 2027, up 15% from 2026, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Collectively, the market forces are reinforcing spend around AI infrastructure, AI-enabled cloud platforms, and advanced software...

As African CEOs embrace AI, ROI is still elusive

By Kathy Gibson - African companies are in the middle of learning and adopting artificial intelligence (AI), and adapting to the changes it brings. But they are also looking beyond adoption at how to measure value from their AI investments, says Ladi Asuni, partner...

Africa moves from AI ambition to action

AI has moved from potential to proven economic value and while ambition setting is near universal across economies, execution speed is the differentiator, according to Boston Consulting Group’s The AI Maturity Matrix 2026: AI Is Transforming How Economies Develop and...

The shocking reality facing jobseekers

Of the 867 706 people who registered looking for entry-level work in retail, restaurants and quick-service outlets over a 13-month period, just 6 566 were appointed - approximately one in every 132 – and between them, they sent nearly five million applications. The...

AMD, OpenAI to deploy 6 gigawatts of AMD GPUs

AMD and OpenAI have announced a 6 gigawatt agreement to power OpenAI’s next-generation AI infrastructure across multiple generations of AMD Instinct GPUs. The first 1 gigawatt deployment of AMD Instinct MI450 GPUs is set to begin in the second half of 2026. Under the...

Gold price tops $4 000 … can it go higher?

Gold has broken through $4 000 an ounce for the first time and Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, says the rally underlines investors’ unease about debt, inflation, and policy direction - though questions are now emerging about how much further it can go. “Gold at $4...

Venture capital funding in cybersecurity heading to record levels

The surging cost of cybercrime - expected to jump from a shocking $9,2-trillion to a head-spinning $13,8-trillion in the next four years - continues fueling cybersecurity market growth, both in revenue and the amount of capital poured into the companies working in...

Alarming surge in AI-driven cybercrime

Trend Micro has warned that threat actors have bounced back from recent law enforcement efforts to unleash a new wave of attacks leveraging AI and other techniques – revealing that it blocked almost 47-million email threats, more than 7 000 ransomware attempts, and...

Cloud innovations drive enterprise efficiency

Cloud computing is rapidly transforming how enterprises operate by optimising performance, enhancing scalability, and ensuring sustainability. The integration of hybrid and multi-cloud environments, edge computing, and AI/ML technologies are driving enterprises toward...

Climate change catches agro-food sector off guard

With Africa being highly vulnerable to climate shocks, research by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) master’s graduate Koaile Monaheng has shed light on how South Africa’s agro-food sector - a crucial, yet often overlooked industry - faces significant risks and...

Mustek reports lower revenue

Mustek has reported revenue of R8,51-billion for the year ended 30 June 2024, down 16% from the R10,13-billion in 2023. Gross profit percentage decreased to 12,2%, from 13,9% last year. Headline earnings per share 67,13 cents, down 82,1% from 2023’s 357,18 cents....

Key trends in IoT

The Internet of Things (IoT) is constantly evolving and, according to research group Giesecke+Devrient (G+D), there are several key trends emerging – the integration of AI, edge computing and blockchain, standardisation for more efficient management of IoT devices,...

NTT boosts Africa’s digital transformation with JINX integration

NTT – in conjunction with INX-ZA – has gone live with the Johannesburg Internet Exchange (JINX) node within its Johannesburg 1 (JOH1) data centre. With 6 200 square metres of data centre server space and 12MW IT critical load, the JOH1 data centre is NTT’s newest and...

Team SA takes bronze at International Olympiad in Informatics 

The four-member South African team won two bronze medals and an honourable mention at the 36th International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI 2024) - the most prestigious global computer science competition for secondary school and high school students. Bronze medals were...

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Build business continuity in an uncertain world

The role of procurement is about ensuring that business operations continue like clockwork no matter how disrupted the business environment is. This involves understanding the current environment as well as foreseeing the potential future environments and preparing...

Ford uses TomTom for next-gen SYNC navigation

Similar to planning trips around weather predictions, drivers of the all-new F-150 and Mustang Mach-E will be able to adjust trips based on traffic forecasts, thanks to another new innovation from TomTom, which powers Ford's next-generation Ford SYNC technology...

MTN, Ericsson launch 5G in Bloemfontein, PE

MTN South Africa has announced the availability of its 5G commercial offering using Ericsson products in the cities of Bloemfontein and Port Elizabeth. Under a 2019 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Ericsson committed to provide MTN with radio access network...

Research points to need for digital transformation

The Covid-19 pandemic is emerging as a powerful driver for digital transformation in the insurance industry, with a shift from an intermediated world to one of faceless onboarding and servicing. By Robin Wagner, senior vice-president: international insurance at...

African Development Bank in R2bn Nedbank SDG-linked bond investment

The African Development Bank Group has concluded the investment of R2-billion (around $116-million) in Sustainable Development Goals-linked bonds (SDG bonds) issued by Nedbank South Africa. The investment, which is listed on the green bonds segment of the Johannesburg...

Fujitsu drives data-driven transformation

Fujitsu is leveraging data as a foundation of digital transformation, enabling customers to extract new value and unlock exciting new business opportunities. As a digital business enabler, data must be explored, processed, protected and monetized. Fujitsu's new...

You need full-service cyber security solution now

Apart from the obvious risk of contracting coronavirus and getting seriously ill during this worldwide pandemic, there is also a greater risk for companies' ICT systems to get infected by viruses and experience increased attacks by cyber criminals. This is according...

Commvault, Microsoft deliver SaaS, cloud technology

Commvault has entered into a multi-year agreement with Microsoft that tightly integrates go-to-market, engineering, and sales of Commvault's Metallic Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) data protection portfolio with Microsoft Azure. Commvault and Microsoft are bringing...

Covid-19 database includes a greater focus on privacy

Although the law permits the National Department of Health (DOH) to develop and maintain a national database to assist in combatting the spread of Covid-19, which includes contact tracing and geospatial hotspot mapping, there have been some new amendments to the laws....

A step in the right direction

The appointment of the Presidential State-Owned Enterprise Council should be welcomed. A key area of its focus should be the governance challenges faced by SOEs. By Parmi Natesan, CEO of the Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA), and Dr Simo Lushaba,...

Technical Assistant at Quest Staffing Solutions – Gauteng Centurion

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Technical Assistant with 1 to 2 years of experience in solar system design, power electronics, DC power systems, and battery technologies and 1 to 2 years solar designed product knowledge The ideal candidate will...

IT DevOps Engineer – Western Cape Claremont

My client based in Claremont (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join them on a permanent basis. IT / Finance Responsibilities Deploying, automating, maintaining, monitoring and managing the clients production systems, to ensure the...

Developer C#.NET

My client in the UK is a fast-growing ERP solutions provider specializing in delivering end-to-end digital transformation through Acumatica ERP. They work with a wide range of clients across industries, providing scalable, cloud-based solutions. As part of their...

IT Technician

Positions Specification (Minimum level required to perform the job)Grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualificationQualification A+ Certification (Lvl 1)Qualification A+ and N+ Certification (Lvl2)Qualification A+ and N+ Certification, MCSE / CCNA (Lvl3)Minimum...

Business Analyst IT

The Business Analyst is responsible for understanding the business needs, processes, and challenges of the organization to identify solutions that align with strategic goals. This role involves gathering requirements, analyzing and documenting business processes, and...

Developer C#.NET – Western Cape Cape Town Region

My client in the UK is a fast-growing ERP solutions provider specializing in delivering end-to-end digital transformation through Acumatica ERP. They work with a wide range of clients across industries, providing scalable, cloud-based solutions. As part of their...

IT Technician – Mpumalanga Nelspruit

Positions Specification (Minimum level required to perform the job)Grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualificationQualification A+ Certification (Lvl 1)Qualification A+ and N+ Certification (Lvl2)Qualification A+ and N+ Certification, MCSE / CCNA (Lvl3)Minimum...

Business Analyst IT – Gauteng Midrand

The Business Analyst is responsible for understanding the business needs, processes, and challenges of the organization to identify solutions that align with strategic goals. This role involves gathering requirements, analyzing and documenting business processes, and...

Senior Angularjs Developer

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Angular Developer to join their team. In this role, you will be instrumental in the development of complex, large-scale enterprise systems. You will utilize your deep expertise in Angular to...

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