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...

Most banks are exploring GenAI

Improving operating efficiency is the most common reason banks are considering using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). Banks are also considering using GenAI to improve customer experience and drive business growth. These are among the key finding from a...

Africa’s short-term outlook is resilient

Africa’s economy is projected to increase from 3,3%growth in 2024 to 3,9% in 2025, reaching 45 in 2026, despite mounting geopolitical uncertainties and trade tensions, according to the African Development Bank Group’s flagship 2025 African Economic Outlook report....

Cybercriminals turn to RDP in majority of attacks

Cybercriminals abused remote desktop protocol (RDP) - a common method for establishing remote access on Windows systems - in 90% of attacks, according to Sophos' latest Active Adversary analysis, adding that this is the highest incidence of this abuse since it began...

After crypto highs … prepare for crypto lows

After a fantastic crypto performance in 2023, the bullish crypto market momentum continues in 2024 with all the leading cryptos reaching their multi-year highs. The world`s largest and most expensive crypto, Bitcoin, jumped 60% in value in Q1, reaching an all-time...

Record-breaking year ahead for travel and tourism

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is projecting a record-breaking year for travel and tourism in 2024, with the sector's global economic contribution set to reach an all-time high of $11,1-trillion. According to the global tourism body's 2024 Economic...

Cybersecurity training on the cusp of a boom period

The global cybersecurity training market is estimated to reach $13,7-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 17,4% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report from Grand View Research. Cybersecurity training empowers a wide range of professionals - from managers and IT...

IIoT device adoption to surge in oil and gas industry

The installed base of wireless devices featuring cellular, satellite, or LPWA connectivity in the oil and gas industry is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19,3% from 7,8-million units at the end of 2023 to 18,8-million connected devices by...

SA consumers once again show their resilience

South African consumer spending remains resilient - and there is strong local adoption of digital wallets compared to their global peers, according to the latest Discovery Bank and Visa sponsored SpendTrend24 report. This latest report is based on more than 13-billion...

Cookie leaks: why you should be worried

More than 54-billion cookies have been leaked on the dark web, according to the latest research conducted by independent researchers and released by NordVPN. While cookies are mostly known as an essential tool for browsing, many are unaware that cookies have become...

Microsoft engineer accidentally saves millions from malware attack

Millions of computers worldwide could have been victims of the most widespread IT hack yet, had it not been foiled just days ago by Microsoft engineer, who spotted the malicious code almost by accident. Andres Freund is a Microsoft software engineer who realised that...

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Paratus SA acquires satellite hub

Paratus South Africa has completed a transaction for the acquisition of a satellite teleport via its subsidiary Maxwell technology for an undisclosed amount. Paratus will now start with a harmonisation process to incorporate the transfer of assets and resources as...

Logicalis, Qualys join forces on cloud-based security, compliance

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There is a misplaced confidence in existing cybersecurity solutions and the beleaguered IT department that is leaving corporate doors wide open for attack. The World Wide Worx State of Enterprise Security in South Africa 2019 report found that 99% of IT departments...

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It was recently reported that South Africa's National Qualifications Amendment Bill is going to be signed into law imminently, and that this could mean jail time for those fabricating qualifications on their CVs. In light of this, ManpowerGroup South Africa's MD Lyndy...

What to look for in an IaaS provider

Virtualisation and the cloud have already had a major impact on compute and storage strategies, where recently we have seen infrastructure becoming more intelligent in its adaptiveness to technology innovation. Kevin Krige, cloud solutions specialist at BT in Africa...

Introducing a new way of working

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Durban team reaches Enactus World Cup semi-finals

A team of students from the Durban University of Technology (DUT) held the South African flag high this week having reached the semi-finals and placing in the top 16 at the 2019 Enactus World Cup in California. Enactus is the world's largest experiential learning...

5G Smart Travel System goes live in Beijing

China Eastern Airlines, China Unicom Beijing and Huawei have joined up to launch a 5G smart travel service system at Beijing Daxing International Airport. The 5G smart travel service system enables an improved airport experience for passengers. 5G-enabled services,...

Tarsus, Sophos unlock channel opportunities

Tarsus Distribution has joined forces with Sophos with the aim of growing South African cybersecurity market share. The Sophos product portfolio enables organisations to secure their network as well as every endpoint connecting to their network, from servers and...

Dell Technologies unveils servers, data centre solutions

Dell Technologies is introducing a portfolio of all-new Dell EMC PowerEdge servers, new Ready Solutions for High-Performance Computing (HPC), and simplified management integrations with leading software and public cloud providers, all designed to address the demands...

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