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...

Personalization triples the likelihood of customer regret

Personalised marketing, while valuable for some, generates negative experiences for 53% of customers, who were 3,2-times more likely to regret a purchase and 44% less likely to purchase again in the future, according to a survey by Gartner. A Gartner survey of 1 464...

WLAN market bounces back

According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, enterprise class Wireless LAN (WLAN) revenue increased by 11% on year-over-year basis. The adoption of the latest technology, WiFi 7, continued its ascent, reaching 12% of units shipped worldwide. “This is...

Managed services deals tipped to increase in 2024

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Services Contract Database, about 1 800 managed services deals were signed in 2023 worth more than $100-billion in contract value. Although the total number of deals declined compared to 2022, the average deal size...

Intel aims for sustainable AI with world’s largest neuromorphic system

Intel says it has built the world's largest neuromorphic system. Code-named Hala Point, the large-scale neuromorphic system, initially deployed at Sandia National Laboratories, utilises Intel’s Loihi 2 processor, aims at supporting research for future brain-inspired...

Global IT spending bounces back

Worldwide IT spending is expected to total $5,06-trillion in 2024, an increase of 8% from 2023, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. This is an increase from the previous quarter's forecast of 6,8% growth and puts worldwide IT spending on track to surpass...

Hybrid working brings environmental wins

Hybrid working has enabled businesses to cut energy usage by a fifth as they replace large city centre office space with smaller, more energy-efficient spaces, including flexible workspaces, according to new research released today. IWG more than 500 leaders and...

Taxation of Africa’s digital economy is on the rise

The digital economy is more than just technology and the internet. In today's ever-evolving business environment, organisations that are leveraging the tools and benefits of the digital economy are proving to be more adaptable and resilient. Across Africa and...

Disinformation threatens African elections

In an unprecedented year for elections in Africa, the increasing use of digital disinformation poses a rising threat to democracy across the continent, researchers warn today. New evidence shows that politicians have been undertaking increasingly sophisticated digital...

Opportunities for wearables in digital health

With every successive year the lines between medical devices and consumer electronics become increasingly blurred - medtech companies seek to expand their reach beyond patients, and consumer electronics companies have targeted medical applications as a key focus for...

SA faces toxic indoor air quality challenges

A pressing health crisis is looming over South Africa's workforce as many companies neglect the hazardous state of indoor air quality within their premises. Lynne Kuter, director of air quality management company LEEP Solutions, says that numerous companies remain...

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Protect customers from identity theft and data breaches

Identity theft and data breaches are on the rise with Fraudscape stating in its 2019 report that identity theft hit an all-time high of more than 174 000 cases in 2017 in the UK alone. By Simon Murrell, head of development and executive director at BrandQuantum...

Turnkey integrated system for Dubai’s Coca Cola Arena

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Why business travellers should care about intelligent data

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Accountants opt for cloud

Gone are the days of software and hardware upgrades, accountants are now opting for cloud ERP systems like Uniconta. These modern cloud-based solutions require minimal or no hardware and there are also no costly services or maintenance required. Uniconta was...

Beware these ‘harmless’ online habits

Everyone nowadays is connected to the Internet and has by now probably settled into some online routines: we all have such habits as checking our e-mails and social media pages first thing in the morning and consider these rituals healthy and harmless. However, some...

Custom ERP is dead …

Custom Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is dead, says epic ERP strategy director Dr Daneel van Eck. When it comes to ERP there has long been debate around whether to custom build or buy a Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) system. While it did make sense to custom...

ABB adds prognostics to asset performance management

ABB's Ellipse Asset Performance Management (APM) solution (part of the company's Digital Enterprise portfolio) has been enriched with strengthened prognostic capabilities. The new functionality enables customers to more accurately forecast when their critical assets...

MTN adds summer specials

MTN is turning 25 and is making summer special for itsrepaid customers. This year, new and existing MTN prepaid customers will experience that "Winning Feeling" during MTN's Summer campaign by playing MTN CakeCrush. With over a R100-million in prizes including 12 Polo...

Nedbank Golf Challenge goes cashless

Spectators at this year's Nedbank Golf Challenge hosted by Gary Player use a cashless payment system as they are issued with their unique tournament payment card for the 14-17 November Rolex Series event on the European Tour. Spectators will be able to simply tap and...

Africa’s informal sector can no longer be ignored

The International Monetary Fund estimates that the informal sector contributes approximately 38% of sub-Saharan Africa's GDP. Additionally, the International Labour Organisation has determined that it accounts for about 72% of total employment in the region, absorbing...

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Key Responsibilities CNC Programming & Machining:Program, set, and operate 3- and 4-axis CNC milling machines and CNC lathes using Fanuc controls.Develop and optimize CNC programs using Fusion 360, Mastercam, EdgeCam, or similar CAM software.Troubleshoot and...

Senior Java Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Are you a Java expert ready to build high-performance applications? We're looking for a Senior Java Developer skilled in Java EE, Spring Boot, AWS, SOAP/REST APIs, Hibernate, and SQL/Oracle. Join us to drive innovation, collaborate with top talent, and shape the...

Business Systems Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

Job description:You will be working as part of an IT delivery team responsible for the development, configuration and support of various IT business systems. If you have a passion for the more technical side of business analysis with a strong focus on systems, you...

Senior Back-end Developer (CH1080) (FULLY REMOTE)

Our client is an innovative cloud-based company that leverages its software to address the legal contracting, compliance, and legal practice challenges faced by listed companies and multinationals.They are seeking a Senior Back-end Developer who is able to build...

Cyber Security Specialist

Cyber Security Specialist / EngineerProtect and innovate with top insurance provider!R 500,000 - R 946,000 per annumJoin a leading South African insurance provider focused on customer protection and innovative financial services. This is an ideal opportunity to...

Wireless Network Engineer (Tier 3/Tier 4)

Our client is urgently looking to employ an experienced Wireless Network Engineer (Tier 3/Tier 4) at their organizationOur client is urgently looking to employ an experienced Wireless Network Engineer (Tier 3/Tier 4) at their organizationLocation: Midrand,...

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Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Business Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of business processes, excellent documentation skills, and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders. The...

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Wireless Network Engineer (Tier 3/Tier 4) – Gauteng Midrand

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