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...

Intel accelerates software-defined vehicles

At Auto Shanghai, Intel unveiled the second-generation Intel AI-enhanced software-defined vehicle (SDV) system-on-chip (SoC), the automotive industry’s first multi-process node chiplet architecture. Engineered to meet the growing demands of intelligent, connected...

Ransomware still rife, despite improved defenses

With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated and more frequent, organisations are under pressure to prioritise their defenses, mitigate risks and recover effectively. This is the overriding message from Veeam Software’s latest research, From Risk to Resilience:...

Growthpoint signs wind-hydro-solar PPA deal

Growthpoint Properties has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Etana Energy for 195GWh of renewable energy a year, representing 32% of its total current annual electricity consumption (612GWhs in FY23). In November 2023, South Africa's leading REIT,...

Active consumer asset tracking devices on the increase

According to a new research report from the IoT analyst Berg Insight, the number of active consumer asset tracking devices in Europe and North America reached 12,5-million at the end of 2022. Growing at a CAGR of 18,4% the number of units in active use is estimated to...

SOLmate celebrates 1m digital wallet transactions

South African digital wallet provier SOLmate has recorded 1-million transactions since inception in December 2023, with over 30 000 new customers registering in the past two months. As more retailers and venues transition to cashless operations, the demand for digital...

Early smartphone use could have long-term consequences

A group of researchers from the University of Milano-Bicocca and SUPSI, by means of longitudinal data provided by INVALSI (Italian Institute for the Evaluation of the Education System), has confirmed that early smartphone usage before the age of 12 does not bring...

IT, security teams rally to counter AI threats

A new Commvault report shows that traditional silos between ITOps and security teams are beginning to break down, as organisations realise the importance of increased collaboration to combat the onslaught of more sophisticated cyber-attacks. Commissioned in...

These are the factors that keep SMMEs awake at night

2023 was a difficult year for South African small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs), marked by fluctuating market dynamics. This is according to Garth Rossiter, head of credit and chief risk officer at Lula, who adds: "The results of our recent business...

Digital health market heads to $780bn

The global digital health market size is expected to reach $780,49-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 18,3% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Growing smartphone penetration, advancements in internet connectivity, developing IT...

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While the Fourth Industrial Revolution presents immense opportunity for particularly the hospitality industry, the people-centred nature of these businesses will likely see human capital remaining an equally integral component to organisational success. "The Fourth...

Intentionally insecure: poor security practices in the cloud

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Farmers will benefit from agritech disruption

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Infrastructure considerations if you want happier customers

When it comes to choosing an infrastructure to support a big SAP HANA workload, you have choices. By Jim Holland, country manager for Data Centre Group at Lenovo Southern Africa The right solution can act like an invisible workhorse, allowing your IT team to focus on...

Backup as a service can save you when the cloud goes down

As companies and individuals come to rely on the public cloud for an increasing range of services, from infrastructure to applications, they often assume that no additional backups are necessary. Nothing could be further from the truth, argues Michael Davies, CEO of...

Trend simplifies security for Microsoft Azure environments

Trend Micro has announced the availability of highly optimised security solutions for Microsoft Azure workloads for its customers in sub-Sahara. The Trend Micro Deep Security suite takes into consideration that a customer needs to approach cloud security differently...

WASPA’s inaugural board begins its term

South Africa's Wireless Application Service Providers' Association (WASPA) recently amended its Constitution to better equip the non-profit industry association to represent the interests of its members while also pursuing a mobile consumer protection mandate. WASPA's...

Fujitsu Eternus DX8900 S4 comes out tops in SPC-1

Fujitsu's storage solution Eternus DX8900 S4 has achieved a double first in terms of high performance for a storage system - setting a new benchmark record as well as being the first to break the 10 Million IOPS per second barrier, as confirmed by the latest results...

Achieve a clean audit with supplier vetting

Is a clean audit possible for organisations at a time when corruption, fraud, dishonesty and non-compliance in procurement threaten to undermine the very foundations of an honest company? With so many risk areas to consider, it can be extremely challenging to keep...

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A well-established global law firm is seeking to appoint a Junior Database Administrator.The virtual Central Database team, based around the world, is responsible for the support and strategic development of the Central SQL infrastructure. They are staffed by highly...

Microsoft Power Platform Developer – Gauteng Illovo

Unlock Your Potential as a Power App Developer with a Leading Organisation! Is this you?You are a highly skilled Power App Developer with strong communication and collaboration abilities. You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and are quick to adapt to...

Data Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Centurion

Data Visualization Analyst Wanted! Are you a data wizard who can transform raw numbers into stunning visual stories? Do you have the magic touch to make complex insights pop with charts, graphs, and interactive dashboards? If so, we've got the perfect role for you!...

Senior Data Analyst – SQL – Gauteng Johannesburg

Design data across the full range from fast/clean ETL streams through to automation. Ability to use big data technologies on AWS cloud services: Athena, Redshift, Lambda, Cloud Formation Stack, EMR. Ability to work with large data sources. Advanced knowledge of SQL...

Senior NOC Engineer – Gauteng Midrand

Our client is urgently looking to employ a Senior NOC Engineer at their organizationOur client is urgently looking to employ a Senior NOC Engineer at their organizationLocation: Midrand, GautengRequirements:4+ years of experience in a NOC role, with at least one...

IT Support Field Engineer (L2)

Role: IT Support Field Engineer (L2)Location: Century City, Cape TownA leading, successful MSP is looking for a L2 IT Support Field Engineer to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for growth and development.The role:Build, install, and configure...

Senior Database Administrator

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Sales Systems Manager

About us:A leading local Tourism and Hospitality group where we go above and beyond to ensure the last 10% standards are met. If you thrive on a company culture that focuses on growing their employees through career development and incentives, this is the company for...

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