Global cloud infrastructure spending climbs 25% to $102,6bn

According to new research from Omdia, global spending on cloud infrastructure services reached $102,6-billion in Q3 2025, representing 25% year-on-year growth. Market momentum remained stable, marking the fifth consecutive quarter in which growth has remained above...

Technology, talent and trust will define the workplace in 2026

With companies increasingly prioritising their employees, they are also recognising that productivity and engagement are driven by how, when and with whom they collaborate rather than solely where they work. Organisations of all sizes are embracing flexible and hybrid...

Swift action needed to unlock AI’s $1trn opportunity for Africa

The African Development Bank has released a report establishing a strategic roadmap for unlocking the economic and social potential of artificial intelligence (AI) across Africa. Developed under the G20 Digital Transformation Working Group, Africa’s AI Productivity...

AI, geopolitics reshaping the future of global energy markets

S&P Global Energy has released its Top Trends report identifying the pivotal developments shaping clean energy technology, sustainability, and growth in global energy markets in 2026. "In 2026, AI's surging power demand growth will be testing grid limits, revenue...

Seacom offers colocation, IP transit with Equinix

Seacom now offers colocation and IP transit services via the JN1 International Business Exchange (IBX) data centre owned and operated by Equinix in Johannesburg. The new data centre, which came into service in July 2024 and was officially opened on 23 October, offers...

Tech leaders to triple adoption of AIOps

According to Forrester’s 2025 technology and security predictions, 75% of technology decision-makers will see their technical debt rise to a moderate or high level of severity by 2026. This will be due to the rapid development of AI solutions, which are adding...

Isaac Mophatlane joins Mustek board

Isaac Mophatlane has been appointed as an independent non-executive director of Mustek, effective 1 September 2023. Mophatlane started his career at Software Connexion and became the youngest director on the board of a listed company. Together with his late brother,...

India pioneers south pole Moon landing

India’s Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft has successfully landed at the south pole of the moon. Following the soft landing, it will release a rover to explore the Moon’s surface, and conduct various experiments. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) explains that...

Relief for households as July brings salaries uptick

The average salary performed better in the latest BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI) for July 2023, providing welcomed relief for South African income earners. "The average nominal take-home pay in July was R15 503, notably higher than the R14 169 in June and...

Unmanaged consumer debt affects us all

As inflation and the cost of living continue to rise, a growing number of households in South Africa are struggling to meet their financial obligations. In many instances, despite various avenues available to the consumer to seek assistance, households avoid it,...

SA at serious risk of catastrophic Internet disruption

In an era driven by digital connectivity, the recent events involving the unprecedented damage to three of South Africa's major west coast undersea Internet cables have thrust the country into a precarious position. By Paul Colmer, exco member at Wireless Access...

People key to digital transformation success

The business landscape across South Africa, the wider African continent, and globally, is experiencing a seismic shift where technology continues to permeate every aspect of our lives. Our world is becoming increasingly fast-paced and interconnected - a trend that is...

Job-seekers want flexibility, balance and money

At least half (50%) of job-seekers accepted a job offer over a 12-month period but backed out prior to starting. According to a Gartner survey of nearly 3 500 candidates in May 2023, more than one-third (35%) of candidates reported they received four or more offers...

Consumers reveal varied reading preferences

In the blended world of paper and digital media, consumers have varied preferences for what they receive electronically or in "hard copy". This was brought to light in the Two Sides Trend Tracker survey, a biennial survey into consumer preferences and perceptions of...

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Business benefits of consolidating backup and recovery

Many organisations today have a number of individual tools from different vendors to backup, recover and archive their data, writes Mike Rees, territory account manager for South Africa at Commvault. This is challenging in a world where data is increasing...

International fintech awarded SA trading licence

ThinkMarkets, a provider of online trading in financial markets headquartered in Australia with offices in the UK and Europe, has been awarded a licence by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) to offer electronic financial trading services to South African...

Huawei, MTN to expand digital services

Huawei and MTN have signed a business innovation MOU, jointly committing to bringing cutting edge digital services to African business and consumers. The agreement was signed in Barcelona, Spain at the conclusion of the Mobile World Congress. Huawei has a 17-year...

Product Review: Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Mobile Workstation

When looking for a mobile workstation for design, engineering or scientific purposes, there are very specific criteria that you need. You need to consider whether you need a desktop replacement or a portable addition to your setup. You need extra battery life and...

Your Security: demystifying the terminology

When it comes to security for your home, you understand exactly how it works. You push a button, alarm goes on, criminal enters your property, loud noise goes off and armed services arrive. It’s simple and something every South African understands as easily as...

Pinnacle gets in on the action with Lenovo Days

Pinnacle sales staff have joined the quest to win as Lenovo Days came to the distributor during Lenovo’s #Built4EveryU campaign. Part one of the event saw all qualifying products sold on the activation days that were submitted to a Lenovo representative receive an...

RF remote controllers: know the potential cyber threats

Industrial manufacturers have come to rely a great deal on radio frequency (RF) protocols in their day-to-day functioning. From simple operations such as turning on a motor to more intricate functions like manoeuvring a heavy-duty vehicle, RF forms an integral part of...

Dell EMC unveils 2019 Partner Program

Dell EMC has unveiled new updates for its 2019 Partner Program. The Dell EMC Partner Program launched two years ago when Dell and EMC officially merged. In that time Dell EMC and its partners have delivered strong results, with Dell Technologies partners delivering...

Fujitsu introduces flexible licensing for Eternus CS200c

Fujitsu introduces new software licensing options for its all-in-one backup solution Fujitsu Storage ETERNUS CS200c powered by Commvault. The new options are designed to make it easier for customers to benefit from an integrated backup appliance and ensure maximum...

inDriver taxi app launches in SA

The ride-hailing app that lets passengers bargain for a good price, has arrived in South Africa. inDriver, used by 20-million people across more than 200 cities, has officially launched in Cape Town, with other cities to follow. The app's Real Time Deals (RTD) model...

Full Stack Developer at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd

Red Ember Recruitment is looking for a Full Stack Developer for our client based in Johannesburg. As a Developer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining our web applications, leveraging your expertise in both frontend and backend technologies. You will...

Flutter Developer

Our client is looking for a Flutter Developer with .Net Core experience. Key Requirements* Education & Experience: A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field-or equivalent hands-on experience. You have at least 3 - 5 years of experience with C#...

Data Scientist (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....

Flutter Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is looking for a Flutter Developer with .Net Core experience. Key Requirements* Education & Experience: A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field-or equivalent hands-on experience. You have at least 3 - 5 years of experience with C#...

Network Engineer (Rajant)

The Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing and maintaining Rajant (JR2, ME4, LX5, Peregrine, Hawks) and Infinet Wireless Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint Radio's (Quanta 6, etc) network infrastructure of our clients. The...

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