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...

Trust still a major issue when it comes to AI

A global study on trust in artificial intelligence (AI) reveals that more than half of people are unwilling to trust AI, reflecting an underlying tension between its obvious benefit and perceived risks. The Trust, Attitudes and Use of Artificial Intelligence: A global...

Nutanix puts its faith in its own AI

Kathy Gibson reports from Nutanix .Next in Washington DC - Use cases for artificial intelligence (AI) are rolling out quickly across many organisations - and Nutanix has been quick off the mark in introducing its own AI-based solutions. Manosiz Bhattacharyya, chief...

Touchdown: US returns to the Moon after 51 years

For the first time in more than half a century, a US spacecraft has touched down on the Moon. The commercial robotic lunar lander Odysseus, landed safely in the early hours of this morning (South African time). You can watch the landing here:...

Decent work, economic growth top priorities for SA business

Providing decent work and ensuring economic growth are still South African business's first priorities when it comes to fulfilling the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),. This is the word from Dr Achieng Ojwang, executive director of the United...

AI defenses emerge as ransomware surges

There was a 90% increase in publicly extorted victims of ransomware attacks in 2023. According to Check Point Research's 2024 Annual Security Report, such ransomware attacks now account for 10% of all malware detected by Check Point's sensors. Indeed, the Check Point...

SDx redesigns enterprise fabric across sectors

With the proliferation of software-defined everything (SDx) technologies such as software-defined networking (SDN), software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN), and software-defined storage, organisations across various sectors are experiencing transformative...

Another year of double-digit growth for IoT

As one of the technologies driving Industry 4.0, along with artificial intelligence, big data, robotics, and automation, the Internet of Things (IoT) has entered almost every market over the past years, providing seamless communication between people, processes, and...

Amazon, Uber join Dow Jones average indices

Amazon and Uber are to join the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) and Dow Jones Transportation Average (DJTA), respectively. Amazon.com will replace Walgreens Boots Alliance in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Reflecting the evolving nature of the American economy,...

Budget 2024: Godongwana teetering on the highwire

The 2024 Budget speech presented by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana paints a picture of cautious optimism amidst lingering challenges. While acknowledging the calls for fiscal discipline, the budget demonstrates a commitment to both stabilising the debt burden and...

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Ageing networks can hamper cloud performance

The cloud, IoT and even hyperconverged infrastructure require a robust and solid network to relay the information to and from the datacentre they are connected to. But an old, legacy network can severely hamper this and lead to downtime and sub-standard connections,...

Business is now ready for voice

Open your phone's email or messenger app and start a new message. But don't type. Instead, tap the small microphone icon on the keyboard. Now you can simply dictate the message. By One Channel CEO Bernard Ford It's not perfect but works astoundingly well. Yet what you...

Africa’s WiFi growth in full force

World WiFi Day is celebrated every year on June 20th, signifying a day where governments, industries and consumers recognise the important role of Wi-Fi in socio-economic development. This special day celebrates the advances of Wi-Fi and how it enables affordable...

Commvault wins HPE kudos for storage solutions

Commvault has been named 2019 Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Technology Partner of the Year -- Storage Solutions at HPE's annual Global Partner Summit in Las Vegas. Commvault was recognised for tightly integrating its data protection solutions across HPE's storage...

Reduce wasteful expenditure in the supply chain

The Auditor General of South Africa defines irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure (IFW) as 'expenditure that was made in vain and could have been avoided had reasonable care been taken'. In supply chain, wasteful expenditure occurs when hidden risks,...

It’s good to talk even in a high-tech world

When we think of industries obsessed with customer experience, we often think about travel, retail or even retail banking. By Roger Woodend, director: media and technology at BT Industries that rely on positive reviews or face competitive landscapes. But, in reality,...

Microsoft signs up as Team DD’s cloud partner

Microsoft South Africa has announced that it is the official cloud partner of Team Dimension Data (Team DD). Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka is Africa's first and only registered WorldTour cycling team competing at the highest level in all of cycling's showpiece...

Liberty, Mindset Network launch Maths and Science app

Liberty has partnered with the Mindset Network to deliver Maths and Physical Science education to learners across South Africa using a mobile app - TenFold Education. The app is available for download on Android and iOS and Android smartphones. It offers educational...

Meeting the challenges of the changing workplace

The nature of work is changing. In a mobile-first, cloud-first world, it’s no longer good enough to provide a one-size-fits-all IT solution to every worker. Kathy Gibson spoke to Gareth Davies, HP Inc and HPE Brand Executive  at Pinnacle, to find out how IT can ensure...

Failure to innovate could spell the end

The overall risk readiness for the Top 10 risks identified in Aon's 2019 Global Risk Management survey has dropped from 53% in 2017 to 51% in 2019.  Failure to innovate and meet customer needs is one of the top 10risks, at number nine, with participants in the survey...

.Net Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Are you a seasoned .NET Developer looking for your next challenge? We're looking for a talented and motivated .NET Developer to join our growing team. As the .NET Developer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing high-quality software solutions that...

Senior. Net Full-stack Software Developer (CH1088b)

Our client, a software consulting company, is looking for a talented Senior .Net Full-Stack Developer who is passionate about technology and delighting our clients, to join their dynamic Technical Consulting team.You'll bring your expertise in both backend and...

Senior C# Developer

We have an exciting opportunity for skilled C# Developers to work with us in our Cape Town offices (office based). We are looking for self-motivated, analytical thinkers and problem solvers, who will be involved in the creation of web-based enterprise systems which...

Senior C# Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

We have an exciting opportunity for skilled C# Developers to work with us in our Cape Town offices (office based). We are looking for self-motivated, analytical thinkers and problem solvers, who will be involved in the creation of web-based enterprise systems which...

Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Do You Speak Both Business and Tech?We're looking for a Business Analyst who can translate business needs into clear technical solutions. If you thrive on collaboration, love data-driven decisions, and enjoy making processes smarter, join us and let's drive innovation...

Full Stack Developer

Our client is looking for a skilled Full Stack Developer with expertise in PHP/Laravel to join dynamic team! You will be responsible for developing and maintaining web applications, ensuring seamless front-end and back-end functionality. Key Requirements Either...

Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

Do You Speak Both Business and Tech?We're looking for a Business Analyst who can translate business needs into clear technical solutions. If you thrive on collaboration, love data-driven decisions, and enjoy making processes smarter, join us and let's drive innovation...

Full Stack Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our client is looking for a skilled Full Stack Developer with expertise in PHP/Laravel to join dynamic team! You will be responsible for developing and maintaining web applications, ensuring seamless front-end and back-end functionality. Key Requirements Either...

Energy Project Manager

An excellent opportunity to join a top consulting engineering company's Energy Division as a Project Manager for their Renewable Energy projects.Key Responsibilities will include:Develop detailed project execution plans to ensure successful delivery of projects.Work...

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