AI drives global server sales past $122bn
The worldwide server market reached $122,6-billion in vendor revenue in the first quarter of 2026 - a 30,4% year-over-year increase — according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker. The result reflects AI-driven infrastructure investment that has moved from...
HPE collaborates to advance quantum computing at scale
HPE has expanded relationships with eight companies to integrate high performance computing (HPC) and quantum computing systems to pave the way for practical and scalable hybrid classical-quantum applications in the future. The company says that, as a global leader in...
SA skills gap: Where talent supply and employer demand collide
South Africa faces a persistent disconnect between the talent available in the labour market and the qualifications that employers are seeking, according to the latest Pnet Job Market Trends Report for April. Around half (54%) of job adverts posted in the last 12...
Unemployment stats reflect market pressures
The Quarterly Labour Force Survey for the first quarter of 2026, released yesterday by Stats SA, points to an unemployment rate now standing at 32,7%. Frank Blackmore, lead economist at KPMG, points out that employment, like GDP, tends to fluctuate seasonally, so some...
Company culture drives performance in SA business
Nearly half (49%) of an organisation’s ability to execute and innovate is driven by culture - positioning it not as a “soft” business factor, but as one of the most measurable drivers of performance. New research from The Human Edge identifies four cultural...
Local e-commerce starting to shift from pricing to trusts
South Africa’s e-commerce sector has entered a decisive new phase with growth no longer driven by aggressive pricing and scale alone, but by operational efficiency, customer trust, and precise market positioning. This is according to the newly released South Africa...
National infrastructure failure is now a core business risk
From floods in the Capes and KZN to Joburg water shortages, South Africa’s infrastructure breakdown is no longer just environmental – it is an existential business continuity crisis. Infrastructure failures including unreliable electricity, transport breakdowns, and...
No moths predicted in crypto wallets
The global crypto wallet market is predicted to reach $100,77-billion by 2033 - a CAGR of 26,6% from 2026 to 2033 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. Crypto wallets help users store their private keys securely and use them while carrying out any...
Ransomware trends and tactics
Marking yesterday’s International Anti-Ransomware Day, Kaspersky has shared a report with an overview of ransomware trends that marked 2025, as well as insights into what the threat landscape holds in 2026. The cybersecurity specialist says that in 2025, Latin America...
AI the main focus at this year’s SAP Sapphire
At its annual Sapphire conference, SAP has launched its Autonomous Enterprise which it says will help enhance the world's most critical business workflows so that humans and AI work together to meet the accelerating demands of global business profitably, strategically...
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Vertiv unveils next-gen DC power system
Vertiv has introduced the Vertiv PowerDirect 7100 Energy, a hybrid-ready DC power system developed to enable telecom and edge operators to strengthen network reliability and accelerate energy transition strategies. The system delivers scalable power with intelligent...
The deepfake threat targeting SA banks
Financial crime losses in South Africa’s banking sector have dropped sharply, from R3,3-billion in 2023 to R2,7-billion in 2024, thanks to improved prevention and detection measures – but experts warn that these figures may be misleading. While overall losses have...
Concern grows over cyber and smart contract risks
Institutional investors and wealth managers are concerned about the cyber and smart contract risks of blockchain-based lending and are increasingly turning to third-party insurance. New global research from Brava Finance found that 20% of respondents believe...
Is AI making mistakes? Or are you just a bad AI manager?
In the rush to harness artificial intelligence (AI) for business efficiency, some users are pointing fingers at the technology when results fall short. But what if the real culprit isn't AI, but the user? AI integration specialist ET Artificial Intelligence...
IBM accelerates digital transformation for Toyota SA
IBM has successfully delivered two major SAP S/4HANA system upgrades for Toyota South Africa Motors, marking a significant milestone in the automotive leader’s enterprise-wide modernisation journey. The projects, executed by IBM in collaboration with SAP, underscore...
CIMA toolkit boosts public sector productivity
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has today released its Public Sector Productivity Toolkit, a new practical resource to help professionals, managers, and leaders across government departments and public service organisations strengthen...
Synthesis partners with Snowflake
Synthesis Software Technologies has announced a strategic partnership with Snowflake. Snowflake’s unified data platform offers end-to-end data lifecycle support, from ingestion and storage to processing, governance, sharing, and advanced AI/ML analytics. Snowflake is...
How financial anxiety makes you click the scam link
The narrative of cybersecurity risk often revolves around sophisticated hacking tools or zero-day vulnerabilities. Yet, the most significant threat to South Africans isn't a technical flaw – it's an emotional vulnerability rooted in a national financial crisis. The...
Oni-Tel launches high-speed fibre backbone at DPA
Oni-Tel Fibre Networks has launched its Inter-Data Centre Fibre Network, with Digital Parks Africa (DPA) serving as the inaugural point of presence (PoP). The high-speed fibre backbone connects all major data centres across Gauteng, enabling seamless, low-latency...
Counting the carbon cost of SA’s digital ambitions
From the outside, a data centre appears almost lifeless. Yet within its walls, thousands of servers hum relentlessly, consuming vast amounts of power, writes Gerhard Fourie, channel aales manager for Sub-Saharan Africa and IOI at Nutanix. Every mobile transaction,...
IT Intern – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal
IT InternOur client based in Durban North is seeking a motivated and tech-savvy IT Intern to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or junior candidate to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic work environment.Minimum...
F5 Network Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer specializing in F5 technologies to provide onsite support and enhance the current permanent support team. The role involves delivering Tier 2/3 support, with a strong focus on first-line support calls, while also...
BI_BA Developer (Databricks, Spark SQL, PySpark) (JHB)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Healthcare Platform seeks a Business Intelligence/Business Analyst Developer to fill a hands-on role focused on building and maintaining reporting and analytics solutions on a modern lakehouse platform. The primary focus will be the development...
Lead Developer Android
Are you a senior Android Developer ready to take the lead on high-impact mobile applications? This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader who is passionate about Kotlin, modern Android frameworks, and delivering scalable, high-performance mobile...
Senior Network Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Summary of RoleWe are seeking highly skilled Senior Network Engineers to be based onsite, providing Tier 2/3 technical support and augmenting the current permanent support team. The role will primarily focus on first-line support call resolution, while also...
BI_BA Developer (Databricks, Spark SQL, PySpark) (JHB) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Healthcare Platform seeks a Business Intelligence/Business Analyst Developer to fill a hands-on role focused on building and maintaining reporting and analytics solutions on a modern lakehouse platform. The primary focus will be the development...
Lead Developer Android – Gauteng Centurion
Are you a senior Android Developer ready to take the lead on high-impact mobile applications? This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader who is passionate about Kotlin, modern Android frameworks, and delivering scalable, high-performance mobile...
Senior Network Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Summary of RoleWe are seeking highly skilled Senior Network Engineers to be based onsite, providing Tier 2/3 technical support and augmenting the current permanent support team. The role will primarily focus on first-line support call resolution, while also...
Senior React Developer
Participate in solution design and planning to ensure alignment with architectural standards, scalability, and best practices. Define clear objectives, identify risks early, and adapt approaches to deliver effective solutions. Communicate technical decisions and plans...
iOS Specialist
Are you a skilled iOS Developer with a passion for building high-quality, user-centric mobile applications? This is a great opportunity for a driven developer to work with modern technologies, build scalable apps, and contribute to innovative mobile solutions.Company...
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