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...

C-suite cuts on the cards

Half of C-suite executives are considering cuts to their function in the second quarter of 2025, in anticipation of continued disruption of supply chains, decreased consumer demand and inflation, according to a poll by Gartner. In a Gartner March 17, 2025, webinar...

Many supply chain adoption efforts doomed to fail

By 2028, 60% of supply chain digital adoption efforts will fail to deliver promised value due to insufficient investment in learning and development (L&D), according to Gartner. To improve digital adoption outcomes, chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) must take...

Mobile industry commits $9bn for universal meaningful connectivity

Mobile operator groups have pledged more than $9-billion to extend global connectivity. Alongside the new commitments, the UN Digital Agency also announced that it now has over 1 000 industry, academia and organisational members in addition to its 193 Member States....

AI, wireless leaders form AI-RAN alliance

The AI-RAN Alliance, a new collaborative initiative aimed at integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into cellular technology to further advance radio access network (RAN) technology and mobile networks, was launched at the GSMA Mobile World Congress happening now in...

Initiative aims to open access to digital finance

Visa and the GSMA Mobile for Development Foundation (GSMA Foundation) have announced the launch of the Digital Finance for All (DFA) Initiative. The five-year initiative aims to advance digital financial inclusion for 20 million individuals, including women, small...

New Nvidia GPUs drive AI-enhanced workflows

New Nvidia RTX 500 and 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPUs will be available in new, highly portable mobile workstations, expanding the Nvidia Ada Lovelace architecture-based lineup, which includes the RTX 2000, 3000, 3500, 4000 and 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPUs. The...

Change fatigue should be factored into project planning

Finance employees are facing unprecedented levels of change and are becoming increasingly fatigued by it, creating a business risk that can drive down employee performance, according to Gartner. "Change fatigued employees exhibit much lower intent to stay,...

ISPA urges users to secure personal information

With more than 80% of confirmed data breaches due to stolen, weak or reused passwords*; reclaiming digital footprints by safeguarding personal information is one of the most pressing internet safety issues of 2024. This is according to the Internet Service Providers'...

Online shutdowns drive VPN searches up in these African nations

New research from Techopedia reveals the countries where VPNs were searched for the most in 2023, with three African countries featuring - Ethiopia (at number two), Senegal (at number nine), and Uganda (at number 10). Analysing Google Trends data from 2022/23, two of...

SA operators join GSMA initiative to combat fraud

As part of the global GSMA Open Gateway initiative, South African operators will now be able to implement world-class number verification and SIM swap application programme interfaces (APIs). They will be available to all mobile commerce and financial institutions and...

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Check Point debuts Malware DNA

Check Point Software Technologies has introduced a new artificial intelligence-based malware detection engine to its SandBlast Network threat prevention solution, to enable even faster, more accurate prevention of malicious attacks. The new Malware DNA engine...

Next-generation AI can aid SA manufacturers’ competitiveness

South Africa's manufacturing sector is under enormous pressure, contracting by 8.8% quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter of 2019, according to Stats SA. By Mohamed Cassoojee, MD of IFS South Africa This poor performance from the manufacturing sector was one of the...

Trend Micro launches new channel programme

Trend Micro has unveiled its new channel partner programme for the sub-Saharan Africa region. With the new programme, reseller partners in the region will be able to access a host of benefits that will fast track channel enablement and provide the basis for improved...

The ABC of DevOps

Simon McCullough, major channel account manager at F5 Networks, simplifies one of the industry's most intriguing and influential IT trends. What do you think about when you hear the term "DevOps"? Abstruse, impenetrable concept or conduit to a brave new world?...

MultiChoice starts restructure consultation

MultiChoice South Africa confirms that it is has commenced with the consultation process announced last week as part of the Video Entertainment company's realignment of its customer care (call centre) and walk-in centres. MultiChoice announced that the two sections of...

EOH joins AWS Well-Architected Partner Programme

EOH has joined the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Well-Architected Partner Programme to gain the expertise needed to help AWS customers build solutions, implement best practices, audit workloads, and make improvements to their cloud environments at scale. The company is...

Help is a tap away for Uber riders

Using Uber safely starts with riders checking their ride details. But what happens when an accident or an incident happens on a trip? With safety being a number one priority for Uber, they have provided features to keep you safe from before your trip starts to after...

Acronis appoints new master distributor for emerging markets

Acronis has appointed Acronis Emerging Markets (AEM) as a new master distributor to increase its focus on, and accelerate growth in, the Latin American and African markets. As part of the agreement, AEM will market and distribute the full range of Acronis cyber...

Bravado unveils its first Fortnite team

They have been blazing trails in Call of Duty, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and FIFA. Now South Africa's top esports group, sponsored by Dell, Alienware and Intel, has expanded into one of the biggest competitive games on the planet. Bravado Fortnite will...

JIT is key to optimising the FMCG supply chain

The ability to manufacture 'just enough' stock to cover orders and deliver 'just enough' product to every retailer is the optimal supply chain scenario in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry. By Andrew Dawson, commercial director at MACMobile This is known...

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Searching for a skilled Senior C# Developer with technology leadership qualities to create top-notch web-based and mobile products. Your primary focus will be on software development, but your technology leadership will also play a crucial role in guiding the team....

IT Support Technician

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a skilled and proactive IT Support Technician to join their team in Pretoria, Gauteng. This role involves maintaining and supporting internal IT infrastructure, ensuring the smooth operation of networks, systems, and hardware. The...

Technical Lead – Data Science Lab

Lead the technical development, testing and implementation of advanced Large Language Model (LLM) based projects and related technologies to deliver end-to-end data science and AI products using within the organization. You will work closely with cross-functional...

Business Analyst Johannesburg

Agile Business AnalystJoin a cutting-edge tech company transforming industries!R 480,000 - R 792,000 per annumEmbark on an exciting journey with a leading Level 1 B-BBEE company specializing in Advanced Analytics, Big Data, AI, and more. This is an ideal opportunity...

Senior Java Engineer

Looking for a new exciting role? Then this is for you! Looking for a Senior Lead Software Engineer that is going to guide, advise, inform, mentor team members to enable them to perform the tasks required by their roles to the best of their ability. The Senior Lead...

Data Analyst – Western Cape Century City

You will play a crucial role in interpreting data to provide actionable insights. Responsible for processing,analysing and collecting data from various sources. You will use statistical tools to identify, analyse and interpret patterns and trends in complex data sets....

Specialist Systems Analyst

My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Specialist Systems Analyst to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Must be able to adapt and align to company standards and values quicklyAnalyse and comprehend...

Linux System Administrator at NRF National Research Foundation

Postion Summary: The Linux System Administrator within the South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), will be responsible for the efficient management and maintenance of Linux-based systems across the organization's network. Experience in Linux...

Specialist Systems Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region

My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Specialist Systems Analyst to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Must be able to adapt and align to company standards and values quicklyAnalyse and comprehend...

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