In 2027, AI could account for 20% of all business tech spend

In the coming year, CIOs and CISOs will face growing pressure to realise returns on their AI investments in infrastructure, security, digital sovereignty, and emerging technologies, according to Forrester’s 2027 technology and security predictions. Additionally, with...

Banks expect to hand decisions to AI – even if they can’t explain them

Banks are racing toward a future where AI no longer merely informs key credit, treasury, and risk decisions – it makes them autonomously. Yet AI governance is not keeping pace with adoption, according to new AI risk research by FT Longitude, SAS and Microsoft. Even as...

Mankind’s first journey to another star set for 2029 launch

Plans are underway for mankind’s first journey to another star – a trip that is expected to take about 80 000 years. The Fermi Explorer Mission, a nonprofit organisation, hopes to set off for Alpha Centauri by 2029. The more than 40-trillion kilometre journey is...

IT spend will breach $7trn for the first time in 2027

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $7,35-trillion in 2027, up 15% from 2026, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Collectively, the market forces are reinforcing spend around AI infrastructure, AI-enabled cloud platforms, and advanced software...

Solar Orbiter traces superfast electrons back to Sun

The European Space Agency-led Solar Orbiter mission has split the flood of energetic particles flung out into space from the Sun into two groups, tracing each back to a different kind of outburst from our star. The Sun is the most energetic particle accelerator in the...

It will cost nearly $3-trillion to connect humanity to the Internet

Achieving universal, meaningful Internet connectivity by 2030 could require an investment of $2,6-trillion to $2,8-trillion at current prices, according to the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Connecting Humanity Action Blueprint report. The report...

Double-digit revenue growth forecast for security products

Worldwide revenue for security products totaled $106,8-billion in 2023, an increase of 15,6% compared to 2022. And revenue growth was strong across the board with all six product categories registering double-digit year-over-year growth, according to new data from the...

Intel demos fully-integrated optical I/O chiplet

Intel has achieved what it believes to be a milestone in integrated photonics technology for high-speed data transmission. At the Optical Fibre Communication Conference (OFC) 2024, Intel's Integrated Photonics Solutions (IPS) Group demonstrated the industry's first...

AI surges as luxury goods push personalisation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has induced a fresh wave of technological advancement, prompting businesses across various sectors to intensify their efforts to integrate AI capabilities into their products and services. As the industry grapples with the interpretation...

AI drives growing shared cloud infrastructure spend

Spending on compute and storage infrastructure products for cloud deployments, including dedicated and shared IT environments, increased 36,9% year over year in the first quarter of 2024 (1Q24) to $33-billion, according to the International Data Corporation...

Absa PMI inches up as challenges linger

The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) increased by 1.9 points to reach 45.7 points in June 2024, compared to 43.8 in May 2024. While there is some improvement, it was the second consecutive month that the PMI remained below the 50-point mark....

Governance key to health sector success

The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) has released a consensus study report titled "Achieving Good Governance and Management in the South African Health System”. Conducted by a seven-member expert panel, explores the critical governance issues impacting the...

Automotive chips address shifting market

Automotive chips are progressing towards high performance, high integration, and high reliability to meet the escalating complexity and technical requirements of the automotive sector, with ongoing technological innovations poised to expedite this evolution. A recent...

Hybrid work model reduces employee burnout

New research by International Workplace Group has found that the vast majority of workers who have shifted to a hybrid work model say that it has helped them to greatly reduce burnout in their working lives. The study, undertaken among more than 1 000 hybrid workers,...

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Cameroon gets energy boost

For many years, Cameroon's national electricity supply has been notoriously unreliable and subject to power cuts. The last significant electric system outage, which lasted eight hours, occurred last March and affected several of the country's regions (the Far North,...

Eseye partners with Gemalto on IoT deployment

Eseye has announced a strategic partnership with Gemalto to deliver the world's first family of pre-integrated modules that will simplify IoT device design, cloud connectivity and accelerate time-to-market. The two companies are creating a suite of plug-and-play IoT...

Manage the risk of downtime in mines

Unplanned downtime in a critical environment such as a mine, can result in a catastrophic event that impacts the safety of workers and the environment on a massive scale. Brendan Hall, sales manager: Africa at Axis Communications Production losses can spiral out of...

CRS Engage builds a more engaged workforce

Human capital management specialist CRS Technologies has launched its employee engagement solution, Engage, which is designed to provide organisations with an innovative resource management and reporting platform. Engage empowers HR practitioners with the insights...

Look to the Intelligent Edge for IoT success

Over the next decade, the Internet of Things (IoT) holds the potential to deliver $11-trillion in new business activity each year. To capture this potential, organisations need to implement an Intelligent Edge, an architecture that is fully connected, secured,...

Commvault Activate addresses governance, compliance

Commvault has announced rich product and experience enhancements to Commvault Activate, its data insights and governance solution. Commvault Activate gives customers greater visibility into their data, identifies opportunities for storage efficiencies, and manages...

Protecting citizen data requires a cyber-aware public service

As South Africa's government prepares for the Fourth Industrial Revolution by digitising government services, and key economic centres continue to adopt smart city technologies, the risk - and potential consequences - of cyberattack is growing by the day. By Thomas...

Security spend on the rise

The global cybersecurity market is booming, the demand for cybersecurity solutions is huge and security spend has already started outpacing IT spend. Adoption in South Africa is not yet growing at the same rate, but there is a strong growth in interest and...

Electric e-sport car from Jaguar

Jaguar has unveiled its first all-electric virtual sports car - the Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo Coupé. The futuristic EV is set to join the grid as the latest addition to the Vision Gran Turismo line-up for the Gran Turismo series. The all-electric Jaguar Vision GT...

Common CV mistakes and how to avoid them

Writing a curriculum vitae (CV) is one of the most important career management tasks for any job seeker. However, as the workforce and ways of working continue to evolve, the way a successful CV is written, developed and presented has also transformed. ManpowerGroup...

Business Intelligence Analyst

Global healthcare organisation based in Johannesburg North is looking for a Business Intelligence Analyst to join their team.QualificationsBachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degree in a relevant fieldMinimum 2-3 years of experience in data analysisProven track record of...

AWS Data Engineer

ENVIRONMENT:A renowned company and leading in the field of Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) has a compelling opportunity for an AWS Data Engineer. The AWS Data Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining the organization's data pipelines and systems on...

Senior Java Developer

We're looking for a Senior Java Developer to help us revolutionize the software development industry! If you're a Java guru with a passion for Java-related technologies, and a commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions, join us, and let's create magic!...

SAP ABAP (HCM) Developer

Our client is seeking a SAP ABAP (HCM) Developer, fully remote. Key Requirements 5years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]SAPABAPHCMShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email your CV to [Email Address Removed] You can also contact the IT team...

Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

Senior Project ManagerLead groundbreaking projects in the defense /aerospace technology!R 990,000 - R 1,430,000 per annumJoin a leading technology firm dedicated to revolutionizing the digital world. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your project management...

Business Intelligence Analyst – Remote Remote

Global healthcare organisation based in Johannesburg North is looking for a Business Intelligence Analyst to join their team.QualificationsBachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degree in a relevant fieldMinimum 2-3 years of experience in data analysisProven track record of...

AWS Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

ENVIRONMENT:A renowned company and leading in the field of Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) has a compelling opportunity for an AWS Data Engineer. The AWS Data Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining the organization's data pipelines and systems on...

Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

We're looking for a Senior Java Developer to help us revolutionize the software development industry! If you're a Java guru with a passion for Java-related technologies, and a commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions, join us, and let's create magic!...

SAP ABAP (HCM) Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is seeking a SAP ABAP (HCM) Developer, fully remote. Key Requirements 5years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]SAPABAPHCMShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email your CV to [Email Address Removed] You can also contact the IT team...

Data Engineer

A leading brand in retail is seeking a Data Engineer to assist in designing and implementing scalable processes for managing large data sets. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and have a direct impact on the business. Key...

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