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...

Seacom, Sentech to ‘turbocharge’ local tech SMMEs

Seacom and Sentech have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate the growth of SMMEs in the local telecommunications sector and advance their contribution to the digital economy through targeted support. The 12-month collaboration also recognises the...

AI leaders outpace laggards with double revenue growth

The performance gap between AI leaders and laggards is widening fast with agentic AI emerging as a powerful force shaping future-built companies, according to new research from Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Globally, 5% of companies qualify as “future-built” for AI....

Mustek warns of reduced earnings

Mustek has issued a trading statement informing shareholders that its headline earnings for the year ended 30 June 2024 are expected to be between 70% and 80% lower than reported in the comparative period last year. In June 2023, headline earnings per share were...

Mallox’s rise from private malware to RaaS

The recent rapid proliferation and increased sophistication of Mallox ransomware signals a pressing demand for organisations to urgently bolster their defences to protect their digital assets and mitigate risks, says Kaspersky. The security company’s latest report -...

JSE aims to find beneficiaries of R88,56bn in unclaimed funds

With R4,5-billion worth of unclaimed dividends due to South African investors, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is launching a nationwide initiative aimed at educating potential claimants about investing. The campaign seeks to empower individuals financially and...

All the winners at the 2024 FNF GreenPitch Challenge

Dragonfly (powered by Anisoptera) – an SMME that develops cutting-edge AI and IoT solutions for waste management companies to measure and manage their operations – has won the 7th annual FNF GreenPitch Challenge. By leveraging Dragonfly’s technology, customers are...

Logitech for Business looks to SA growth

Kathy Gibson reports - Logitech has successfully reinvented itself in the enterprise space with Logitech for Business offering market-leading accessories and video collaboration solutions. Loubna Imenchal, vice-president and head of Logitech for Business: Africa,...

Apple Intelligence comes standard on new iPhones

Apple’s new iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max feature Apple Intelligence, larger display sizes, new creative capabilities with pro camera features, graphics for immersive gaming, and more, powered by the A18 Pro chip. With Apple Intelligence, the iPhone includes...

Kalane Rampai to leave Microsoft SA

Kalane Rampai has stepped down as MD of Microsoft South Africa. According to a statement from the company , he has decided to pursue an opportunity outside of Microsoft. Lillian Barnard, current President of Microsoft Africa and previous MD of Microsoft South Africa,...

Multimodal GenAI solutions to become the norm

A significant 40% of generative AI (GenAI) solutions will be multimodal (text, image, audio and video) by 2027, up from 1% in 2023, according to Gartner. This shift from individual to multimodal models provides an enhanced human-AI interaction and an opportunity for...

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Desktops the preferred choice for home workers

In the new normal, everything is up for review. When we think about personal computing, most of us would instinctively choose the mobile option. But is this the best choice for all environments? By Xperien IT Asset Disposal (ITAD) expert Bridgette Vermaak Let us look...

Blended learning: the norm in the future of school education?

With a global health crisis going on, it is only natural to be focused on the present, but as the world begins to feel the beneficial results of the emergency measures against COVID-19, it is time to look to the future. By Susanna Ackermann, head of education at Acer...

Pawn Storm: new techniques drive 2019 patterns

Pawn Storm, one of the most notorious global hacking groups, has been relying on increasingly sophisticated techniques to compromise organisational defences. By Indi Siriniwasa, vice-president of Trend Micro Sub-Saharan Africa From spear-phishing emails to malware...

How to make remote learning less stressful

When President Cyril Ramaphosa placed South Africa under a hard lockdown on 23 March, the face-to-face education sector was amongst the hardest hit. Schools, parents, educators, and pupils suddenly found themselves having to adapt to new ways of doing things on the...

How to handle a pay cut

The Covid-19 pandemic has brought the global economy to its knees, and inevitably many employers will need to contain costs by cutting salaries. "Being hit with a salary cut or a retrenchment is something every employee dreads, but it's important not to panic and to...

UP uses Blackboard to support staff and students during closure

The shutdown of South Africa's institutions of higher learning is not a new phenomenon, with the country having experienced several severe interruptions to its university academic programmes in recent memory. During these periods of disruption, primarily driven by...

Stormagic acquires KeyNexus

Drive Control Corporation (DCC), exclusive StorMagic distributor for the SA and SADC region, has announced StorMagic's acquisition of KeyNexus, a designer of encryption key management solutions. StorMagic now extends its portfolio to the channel, meeting...

Braintree wins LS Retail Awards

Braintree, the consulting and integration division of Vox, has been named as LS Retail Diamond and LS One Gold Partner for 2020. LS Retail provides all-in-one business management software solutions for retail and hospitality companies across the globe. The LS Retail...

Coronavirus has delayed POPIA, but are you ready?

South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) was set to take effect from 1 April 2020, but this date has been delayed due to the Covid-19 outbreak. The country's closest reference for data protection legislation is Europe's GDPR (General Data...

Syspro offers skills development opportunity

Syspro will be providing 500 recently unemployed individuals in the manufacturing and distribution sector with unlimited access to Syspro Learning Channel, an online platform, at no cost for a six month period. This initiative aims to increase a candidate's chance of...

Senior Backend Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

The client is seeking a skilled Backend Software Developer with 6+ years of experience, preferably in the payments or SaaS industry, to design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend systems using C#, VB.NET, SQL, and RabbitMQ in a hybrid work environment. Key...

Java Developer (Advanced) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Java Developer (Advanced Level) Location: Menlyn / Midrand / Rosslyn / Home Office rotation Our client in the motor industry is looking for a highly skilled Java Developer to join a dynamic, international team within the Production Visualization domain. This is your...

UI/UX Designer

A vacancy is available for a creative, innovative, analytical and experienced self-starter to join this dynamic company and to take responsibility for the full design process of web-based and mobile business applications, including user experience and user interface...

C# Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

An exciting permanent opportunity is available with our esteemed client in Pretoria for an Intermediate C# Developer. This role is perfect for a passionate individual eager to grow their skills and gain industry experience under the guidance of experienced senior...

UX Designer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are looking for an experienced and creative UX Designer to help shape exceptional digital experiences that delight users and drive business results. As a UX Designer, you will be responsible for crafting intuitive, user-centered designs across all digital...

C# Developer

An exciting permanent opportunity is available with our esteemed client in Pretoria for an Intermediate C# Developer. This role is perfect for a passionate individual eager to grow their skills and gain industry experience under the guidance of experienced senior...

C# Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

An exciting permanent opportunity is available with our esteemed client in Pretoria for an Intermediate C# Developer. This role is perfect for a passionate individual eager to grow their skills and gain industry experience under the guidance of experienced senior...

Business Intelligence Developer at NRF National Research Foundation

Postion Summary: The National Research Foundation (NRF) seeks to make an appointment for the position of Business Intelligence Developer within the Data Science directorate which forms part of the Digital Transformation business unit. The incumbent will support and...

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