PC shipments tank as memory crunch bites

Worldwide PC shipments fell 4,9% year-over-year in Q2 2026 to 68,2-million units, according to IDC — the first decline after nine consecutive quarters of growth. A persistent memory chip shortage drove the reversal, pushing vendors to pull inventory forward as far as...

AI, cross-border trade reshape e-commerce in SA

AI could soon choose what we buy, sustainability has shifted from nice-to-have to non-negotiable, and second-hand shopping is rapidly becoming mainstream, according to DHL’s E-Commerce Trends Report 2026. Based on survey findings from 29 000 online shoppers and 5 800...

How air transport industry plans to move 10bn passengers a year

It really sounds like a frequent flyer’s dream: Borders cleared in 10 seconds; weather delays cut by 65%; lost luggage down 90%; AI continually driving efficiency. But all this is becoming reality, says the SITA Impact Report 2025, documenting a year of customer-led...

Euclid space telescope marks a milestone in cosmic history

The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope has discovered 31 of the most ancient quasars ever found - and two of these giant and dazzling galaxy cores, powered by gargantuan black holes, are the earliest quasars yet observed in cosmic history. They shone with...

New IP transit gateway for Africa opens in Joburg

Independent IP transit provider Workonline Communications has expanded its reach with a new point of presence (PoP) at Equinix’s JN1 data centre in Johannesburg. The relationship between Workonline Communications and Equinix have had a relationship since 2013, when...

Ethernet campus switch sales see Q1 surge

According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, 1Q 2025 worldwide Ethernet Campus Switch revenues grew by 3% year-over-year (Y/Y), with a sharp contraction in China pulling down worldwide sales. “As we predicted, the Ethernet Campus Switch market has now...

IT skills shortage will cost trillions and impact software quality

A growing IT skills shortage is impacting organisations in all industries and across all regions. In an International Data Corporation (IDC) survey of North American IT leaders, nearly two thirds said that a lack of skills has resulted in missed revenue growth...

Putting the brakes on species extinction

South Africa is one of only 17 megadiverse countries on earth, meaning it's home to a large number of species and harbours a high number of endemic species too. Yet a significant number of South African species face dire threats from a variety of sources putting their...

Information Regulator issues election guidelines

The South African Information Regulator has released a guidance note to guide how political parties and independent candidates use the personal information of voters for campaigning purposes in the run-up to the national and provincial elections on 29 May 2024. The...

Steady growth forecast for satellite communications

The global satellite communications market will reach $159,60-billion by 2030 - growing at a CAGR of 10% from 2024 to 2030 - according to new research from Grand View Research. The rising demand for small satellites for tactical communication, geospace and atmospheric...

Eskom joins SAWEA in renewable energy push

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA), Eskom, the Danish embassy, and the Durban University of Technology (DUT) have joined forces to promote renewable power technologies and provide career guidance in schools in Mpumalanga's rural communities. It's the...

Canal+ takes Multichoice shareholding above 45%

French media company Groupe Canal+ has acquired an additional interest in Multichoice ordinary shares of the Company, bringing its holding in the company to 45,2%. MultiChoice has filed the required notices with the Takeover Regulation Panel (TRP) and with the...

Trusted relationships a key vector in prolonged cyberattacks

In 2023, more than one in five cyberattacks persisted for over a month - with trusted relationships emerging as one of the main attack vectors in these prolonged cases, according to the annual Kaspersky Incident Response 2023 report. The report draws on the results of...

Hypertension: The silent killer that can be beaten

As any IT exec will know, high blood pressure levels at certain times are an occupational hazard - so World Hypertension Day tomorrow (17 May) is the perfect time to remind ourselves of the importance of monitoring and managing our blood pressure. Hypertension, or...

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BMW opts for Getac rugged devices

Getac has been selected by the BMW Group to supply rugged mobile devices and solutions across its global network for a wide range of applications including R&D, production, warehouse logistics and workshop diagnostics. The announcement expands on an existing...

Argility showcases SkyData IoT platform

The Argility Technology group is showcasing its SkyData innovation, a device-agnostic IoT enablement cloud platform offering remote asset and resource monitoring and management. SkyData is a flexible framework built using open source enterprise grade technologies. The...

Vox launches homegrown cloud email platform

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa now have access to a cost-effective business email solution that delivers email and collaboration with the introduction of Vox Cloud Mail. "While there are many business email platforms on the market that offer...

Connected tech helps Ford drivers say safe

There are many times when knowing what is around the corner could be useful. But for drivers that knowledge could be critical. Now, thanks to Ford's new connected car technology, it is also a reality. Local Hazard Information (LHI) marks a significant step on the...

Effective data management in a constantly evolving world

The vast majority of businesses today acknowledge that their data is important, even critical to their operations. Despite this, however, many organisations fail to take adequate measures to safeguard this crucial asset, writes Johan Scheepers, country head of...

Datacentrix becomes Infinidat authorised reseller

Infinidat, a global provider of multi-petabyte data storage solutions, has recently appointed Datacentrix as an authorised reseller in South Africa. Datacentrix became a Tier 1 reseller at the beginning of 2019 as well as an authorised Infinidat services partner for...

Syrex, Redstor partnership drives customer growth

The partnership between Syrex and Redstor, now heading into its third year, has seen the provider of virtualised and hybrid network infrastructures and solutions deliver significant value to its customers when it comes to the Redstor backup and disaster recovery...

Use GRC to build resilience

ContinuitySA, Africa's leading provider of business continuity and resilience solutions, says that as the risk outlook continues to be challenging, organisations should use their governance, risk and compliance (GRC) activities to create robust frameworks that support...

Archana Deskus is Intel’s new CIO

Intel has announced the appointment of Archana (Archie) Deskus as senior vice-president and chief information officer (CIO), effective 30 January. Deskus will oversee Intel's global information technology operations and report to Intel chief financial officer George...

Investigating a changing insurance market

The insurance market is in the midst of its most consistent shift in a number of years. By Terence Williams, CEO of Aon South Africa In certain countries, sectors and lines of business, buyers are experiencing rate increases, capacity shortages, and a more critical...

Senior Support Engineer (VMware) (CPT) – Western Cape Century City

ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE virtualisation infrastructure support as your technical expertise as a Senior Support Engineer is sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist. You will serve as the VMware Support Specialist while providing proactive analysis of...

Network Engineer (CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE the maintenance of customer ICT networks while contributing to high-level support such as strategic planning of network upgrades and performance analyses as the next Network Engineer urgently sought to join the Cape Town division of a dynamic...

Network Engineer (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE the maintenance of customer ICT networks while contributing to high-level support such as strategic planning of network upgrades and performance analyses as the next Network Engineer urgently sought to join the Cape Town division of a dynamic...

Junior Support Engineer (Northern Cape)

ENVIRONMENT:ASSIST with 1st Line Support of end user computing while carrying out preventative maintenance as the next Junior Support Engineer sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist. Applicants must be willing to live and work in a remote part...

System Administrator / Server Technician

Systems Administrator / Server TechnicianElevate your IT career with cutting-edge technology!R 360,000 - R 528,000 per annumJoin a leading provider of innovative technology solutions dedicated to making a positive impact on society. This is an ideal opportunity to...

System Administrator / Server Technician – Gauteng Gauteng

Systems Administrator / Server TechnicianElevate your IT career with cutting-edge technology!R 360,000 - R 528,000 per annumJoin a leading provider of innovative technology solutions dedicated to making a positive impact on society. This is an ideal opportunity to...

Fintech Support

FINOPS/ Tech Support Analyst Wanted!Apply now. R 360 00 - R 480 000 P/AnnumWe are seeking a detail-oriented IT Support Analyst with expertise in BI tools and SQL to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have experience in Linux and Microsoft environments,...

Fintech Support – Western Cape Cape Town

FINOPS/ Tech Support Analyst Wanted!Apply now. R 360 00 - R 480 000 P/AnnumWe are seeking a detail-oriented IT Support Analyst with expertise in BI tools and SQL to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have experience in Linux and Microsoft environments,...

Data Analyst

Coactivate is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a professional disposition to join our winning team as a Data Analyst. The Data Analyst will be responsible for designing reports and dashboards and maintaining databases to contribute to...

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