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...

AI-powered cybercrime and defenses on the rise

Check Point Software Technologies has launched its inaugural AI Security Report at the RSA Conference 2025 in San Francisco, offering an in-depth exploration of how cyber criminals are weaponising artificial intelligence (AI), alongside strategic insights for...

Crypto crime surges in 2025

The 2024 crypto bull run fueled a surge in crypto-related crimes, a trend that has carried into 2025. Over the course of last year, cybercriminals stole $1,73-billion worth of digital assets, making 2024 the fourth-worst year for crypto crime on record. But that...

Tablet shipments plumb new depths

Worldwide tablet shipments declined 17,4% year over year in the fourth quarter of 2023 (4Q23), totaling 36,8-million units, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. This is the...

Meteoric growth forecast for AI PCs, GenAI smartphones

Worldwide shipments of AI PCs and generative AI (GenAI) smartphones are projected to total 295-million units by the end of 2024, up from 29-million units in 2023, according to a new forecast from Gartner. Gartner defines AI PCs as PCs that are equipped with dedicated...

What is an AI PC?

By Jane McEntegart - Chances are if you ask 10 different people “What is an AI PC?” you’ll get 10 different answers. But that’s true of the early days of any pivotal piece of technology. It’s hard to peer into the future and imagine what the world will look like. At...

AI PCs set to dominate

A new forecast from International Data Corporation (IDC) shows shipments of artificial intelligence (AI) PCs - personal computers with specific system-on-a-chip (SoC) capabilities designed to run generative AI tasks locally - growing from nearly 50-million units in...

Election drives DDoS attacks against Poland

Changes in political leadership can cause disruptions in many areas. One notable area is in the cyberspace, where DDoS attacks often spike with a change of the guard. These spikes often result from hacktivist and other groups opposing the viewpoints of newly elected...

The future of healthcare lies in digital solutions

Healthcare systems around the world are being put under increasing strain every year. Key challenges they face include overburdened medical staff and a steady rise in patients with chronic health conditions that require high levels of care. Digital health has long...

These are the top priorities for customer service, support leaders

Reimagining self-service, piloting employee-facing GenAI, and exploring new offerings in the customer journey analytics (CJA) market will be top priorities for customer service and support leaders in 2024, according to Gartner. A Gartner survey of 246 customer service...

Meta drives move to label AI-generated content

Meta is working with industry partners on common technical standards for identifying AI content, including video and audio. Nick Clegg, president: global affairs at Meta, says in the coming months, images that users post to Facebook, Instagram and Threads will be...

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Paratus, Dololo collaborate on entrepreneurial incubation hub

Paratus Namibia, part of the Paratus Africa Group, has partnered with Dololo to become the connectivity sponsor of DoBox, a project that aims to connect entrepreneurs to the world. DoBox is Namibia's newest business incubator and coworking space for entrepreneurs by...

Axiz to show infosec ecosystem at Cisco Connect

New technologies such as the IoT, artificial intelligence (AI), multi-cloud and big data, are bringing many benefits to today's enterprises. However, at the same time, their introduction into the IT environment is driving enterprise IT complexity, making it difficult...

MeMeZa to manufacture affordable security technology

MeMeZa Community Safety (MeMeZa), a non-profit organisation that provides an inexpensive security system, geared for those that live in disadvantaged communities, has recently embarked on a project to manufacture their products in-house. This is possible due to the...

Best practices for creating secure passwords

Passwords are like toothbrushes--you want to choose a good one, never share it, and replace it quarterly. By Doros Hadjizenonos, regional director: SADC at Fortinet On2 May, we celebrated World Passport Day. The goal is to promote better cybersecurity hygiene by...

Troye upbeat about next-generation solutions on Google Cloud Platform

Managed IT services provider Troye is upbeat about next-generation networking solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Citrix recently announced that Citrix SD-WAN and Citrix ADC will soon be available on GCP, enabling experience-driven application performance and...

Kaspersky Lab adds blockchain business protection

Kaspersky Lab has launched new service packages designed for businesses working in the blockchain industry and crypto economy. Token offering (ICO/ STO) projects and cryptocurrency exchanges are now offered tailored services, such as Smart Contract Code Review,...

The business benefits of outsourcing

Businesses operating in the 21st century have an immense amount of pressure to be dynamic, relevant and constantly find ways of growing. One of the most common tools used by organisations to gain leverage over their competitors and exceed the aggressive demands of the...

Nutanix Mine hyperconverges secondary storage

Nutanix has announced Nutanix Mine, a new open solution that integrates secondary storage operations with the Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Platform, delivering a complete platform for primary and secondary storage within the private cloud. Through native integration with...

Fujitsu extends agility with multi-hypervisor hyperconvergence

Fujitsu has announced the global availability of the multi-hypervisor platform Nutanix Enterprise Cloud on Primergy. This Fujitsu appliance delivers confidence to customers that new digital applications can be delivered at speed and enable enterprise IT...

Partnership aims to disrupt the ERP market

Newly-launched cloud ERP solution Uniconta has partnered with Akhani Technologies, an African advisory, business automation and digital solutions firm. Together they plan to disrupt the ERP space by targeting a niche market they believe has been overlooked by the...

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our client's team based in Johannesburg on a permanent basis. This role involves leading the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge software solutions. You will collaborate with...

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About our client:Our client, a specialised IT firm, partners with organisations to tackle substantial enterprise-level business, system, or project challenges. Their approach combines a proactive "start-now" philosophy with agile development and just-in-time design...

Senior Software Engineer – Remote Remote

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Cyber Security Engineer (Infrastructure & Defence) (CPT Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:YOUR strong background in Linux systems, network security, and next-generation cyber defence is sought to fill the critical role of a Cyber Security Engineer wanted by a leading global Financial Services provider. You will ensure the reliability, security,...

NOC Engineer Learnership

Our client, based in Woodmead, is looking for a candidate to complete a learnership in their Network Operations Centre. You should have a Degree or a Diploma in Information Technology, with Networking as a subject. Send your CV now.Must be willing to work weekend...

Senior Software Developer

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NOC Engineer Learnership – Remote Remote

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