Muse highlights privacy, copyright issues in AI training

Meta has paused a feature in its new Muse Image Tool that allowed users to generate images based on Instagram content – including from other people’s accounts. The feature automatically opted in all Instagram users with a public account, allowing people’s likenesses...

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...

xAI responds to Grok’s ‘white genocide’ remarks

xAI has updated the AI-powered Grok chatbot after it posted comments about white genocide in South Africa without citing research or sources. The company found that, on 14 May, an unauthorised modification was made to the Grok response bot’s prompt on X. “This change,...

IIoT market set to boom

The global Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) market size is estimated to reach $1 693,44-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 23,3% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market growth is being driven by a significant focus on...

Phishing attacks spiral upwards

More than 709-million attempts to access phishing and scam websites in 2023 were thwarted by Kaspersky's anti-phishing system, marking a 40% increase compared to the previous year's figures. Messaging apps, artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, social media...

Stable growth for global security appliance market

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Security Appliance Tracker, total market revenue in the worldwide security appliance market reached $17,6-billion for the full year 2023, an increase of $868-million compared to 2022. The fourth...

Back to the future as China outperforms western economies

Industrial production in China is set to post robust growth this year thanks to state-driven investment, supply-side stimulus, and a boost in "green" manufacturing. Its performance will outstrip the US and Europe, and raises the prospect of a renewed tensions between...

Turkey, Thailand, Argentina tops for crypto ownership rates

Cryptocurrency adoption continues growing on a global scale. In 2024, around 160-million people are expected to flock to crypto, causing the total number of users in the market to jump over 830-million. And, while most crypto users come from some of the biggest crypto...

Software, information services will lead European ICT spending

According to the Worldwide ICT Spending Guide Enterprise and SMB by Industry published by International Data Corporation (IDC), ICT spending in Europe will total $1,1-trillion in 2024 and will reach more than $1,3-trillion by 2027, recording a five-year (2022-2027)...

Drones deliver predator bugs for sustainable pest control

High tech is being combined with ancient natural remedies at one of South Africa's best-known wine farms, where buzzing benefactors are helping to keep the vineyards pest-free. Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West is testing the use of drone-delivered beneficial...

Lack of knowledge causes mistakes for cybersecurity experts

With human error causing nearly two-thirds of all cyber incidents in the past two years, more than 50% of acting cybersecurity professionals admit they made mistakes early in their career due to a lack of theoretical or practical knowledge, a new global study...

CSSi wins gold for green data centre

CSSi's CipherVault, a category 5, generation 2 data centre located in Midrand, has seen its environmental achievements recognised by the Data Centre World Awards. CipherVault, an advanced and highly secure facility constructed inside a biometrically accessible vault,...

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BI moves to AI-powered predictions, data governance, data gravity

The growing operational capacities are shaping new trends in the business intelligence (BI) industry. The tendency to migrate the BI software to the cloud where the data is stored, further implementation of AI-powered technologies, and establishing reliable data...

Humanities need to get ahead of the curve to benefit from 4IR

As pure sciences and information technology alone are not able to equip students for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, universities must ensure that students are equipped with human and social sciences perspectives to embrace the changes that this epoch brings with it...

Retrenchments not an opportunity to eliminate dead wood

With the unemployment rate of economically active South Africans reaching 27,6% in the first quarter of this year and media reports filled with job cuts across industry sectors, companies need to be cognisant of any potential retrenchment mistakes to avoid. This is...

How to drive down storage costs while data volumes are exploding

As data volumes continue to increase exponentially the value of data is more critical to business than ever before. By Hayden Sadler, country manager at Infinidat However, IT budgets are constantly being squeezed and since enterprise storage makes up a significant...

MyCybercare, DynaRisk sign global distribution agreement

Cyber insurance provider MyCybercare and DynaRisk, an InsurTech company specialising in cyber risk assessment and protection, have announced a global distribution agreement that will allow both companies to expand their reach. Under the terms of the agreement,...

New GM for ITBusiness

ITBusiness (ITB), part of the Knowledge Integration Dynamics (KID) group, has appointed Chris Pallikarides as its new GM with effect from 1 July this year. With a 14-year background in the IT sector, Pallikarides has worked at companies such as tdglobal, Axiz and...

BI must put customer at the centre

Even though companies might have become jaded by the concept of the 'customer is king', the truth is that the customer experience in the digital landscape remains fundamental to competitive differentiation. And business intelligence (BI) tools must evolve to reflect...

Cloud ERP is seeing a massive uptick in the mid-market

The South African ERP landscape is transforming, writes Gerrit Olivier, CEO of About IT. On-premise ERP is falling out of favour and there's a huge uptick in demand for hybrid and public cloud ERP solutions, most notably in the mid-size market but also in the large...

Raft of announcements at third Google for Nigeria

The third Google for Nigeria event, held in Lagos this week, saw Google announced new products and features to make it more helpful to more people in Nigeria and across Africa. The announcements include navigation instructions in a Nigerian voice for both motorcycle...

How insurers can remain competitive

Globally, insurers are investing in digital technologies to meet increased customer expectations for more customised solutions. JC Oberholzer, Chief System Architect at SilverBridge, believes the rise of insurtechs are adding further impetus to the need for incumbents...

Business Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre

Job Purpose: To elicit business requirements from business community. Support analysis and design of business processes in accordance with business requirements to support business objectives.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Identify, investigate and analyse problems faced by...

Senior JavaScript Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly skilled JavaScript Developer with expertise in [URL Removed] to join our dynamic development team in the Bryanston area. You will play a key role in building and maintaining modern web applications, ensuring high performance, responsiveness,...

Senior Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you a seasoned Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering high-impact projects on time, within scope, and within budget? We're looking for a dynamic leader to take charge of critical initiatives and drive excellence from start to finish!...

Business Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria

Job Purpose: To elicit business requirements from business community. Support analysis and design of business processes in accordance with business requirements to support business objectives.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Identify, investigate and analyse problems faced by...

Network Engineer – Hardware and Storage

Network Engineer - Hardware and StorageNetwork Engineer - Hardware and StorageResponsibilities:Network Design and ImplementationDesign and deploy network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems.Configure and manage network devices...

Feature Analyst

Feature Analyst - Drive Innovation in Forex and Treasury Are you a seasoned Feature Analyst with a proven track record in the financial services sector, particularly within Forex and Treasury? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where you can leverage your expertise...

Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Desired Skills: Analytical Change management Stakeholder Management Business Analysis Power BI AI Desired Qualification Level: Degree About The Employer: Learn more/Apply for this position

Network Engineer – Hardware and Storage – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Network Engineer - Hardware and StorageNetwork Engineer - Hardware and StorageResponsibilities:Network Design and ImplementationDesign and deploy network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems.Configure and manage network devices...

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