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 solutions and services to generate $22,3trn global impact

Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to have a profound impact on the global economy, according to a comprehensive analysis from IDC. According to IDC, investments in AI solutions and services are projected to yield a global cumulative impact of $22,3-trillion by 2030,...

Network attackers are more likely to log in than break in

The primary way that cyber attackers gain initial access to networks, accounting for 56% of cases, is by exploiting external remote services, which include edge devices such as firewalls and VPNs, by leveraging valid accounts. This is the headline finding from the...

WiFi predictions for 2024

The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has released its Annual Industry Report 2024, outlining 10 predictions for 2024 and beyond that are expected to change the way wireless technology is used by communities and businesses across the world, including improved...

Security threats consumers should look out for in 2024

Predictions from the Kaspersky Security Bulletin (KSB) point to a diverse array of challenges, where cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging both trending topics and advanced technologies. * Increased charity scams - According to the UN, 2023 experienced the...

Hardcopy peripherals shipments dip in Q3

The global hardcopy peripherals market recorded 19.5 million units shipped in the third quarter of 2023 (3Q23), down 7,9% compared to the third quarter of 2022. The decline was caused by sluggish consumer demand and a pessimistic economic outlook, according to new...

MD cuts tenure at SITA short

Just nine months into his five-year contract as MD of the State IT Agency (SITA), Dr Bongani Mabaso is stepping down. Dr Mabaso joined Sita on 1 April 2023, on a fixed-term contract for five years. In a statement today (8 December), SITA says he has decided to pursue...

Global perma-crisis drastically impacts employee wellbeing

The global perma-crisis is expected to continue taking its toll in 2024, as extreme weather events continue to impact organisations and global instability deepens. The situation is giving rise to concerning levels of employee burnout. According to the latest...

Sustainability culture lacking, say employees

Only 16% of employees say their organisation currently has the knowledge, mindset, and behaviours needed for a strong culture of sustainability, says Gartner, adding that this is despite 67% of employees rating sustainability-related issues as highly important. A June...

Enterprises can’t get enough SASE as spend soars

The overall Q3 2023 SASE market - consisting of SD-WAN and SSE (security service edge) solutions - grew a vigorous 33% revenue to $2,2-billion, which set a new record, according to a new report from Dell'Oro Group. The SSE and SD-WAN portions of the SASE market have...

Cybercriminals unleash 411 000 malicious files daily

Kaspersky's detection systems discovered an average of 411 000 malicious files every day - an increase of nearly 3% in 2023 compared to the previous year - and noted that particular types of threats have also escalated: experts observed a marked surge of 53% in...

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Kyocera named most reliable colour copier MFP brand

Kyocera has been chosen by Buyers Lab analysts as Most Reliable Colour Copier MFP Brand. The award runs every three years, so Kyocera holds this accolade until 2021. Kyocera's line of colour devices demonstrated excellent reliability, with the devices completing...

STC offers IPv6 for infrastructure and cloud services

Smart Technology Centre (STC) is one of the first Internet service providers (ISPs) in South Africa to roll out a full production Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) connectivity to its client's infrastructure and cloud services. "In essence, an IP address provides a...

Managed business services hit the spot for SA companies

We've been through the range of 'as a service' models: software as a service (SaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), infrastructure as a service (IaaS). Now we're in the age of everything as a service (Xaas) - or, as we prefer to call it, managed business services (MBS)...

Zero-click analytics from MicroStrategy

MicroStrategy has announced that MicroStrategy 2019, what is believes to be the industry's first enterprise platform for HyperIntelligence, transformational mobility and federated analytics, is now generally available. MicroStrategy 2019 introduces HyperIntelligence,...

HP launches SME retail solutions

HP Inc has announced new solutions designed to meet the needs of small and medium-sized retailers and hospitality operators. The new HP Engage One Prime expands HP's portfolio of point-of-sale systems with an all-in-one solution optimized for SMB retail and...

Fidelity SecureDrive offers a more connected fleet experience

Fidelity SecureDrive is the latest offering from Fidelity Security. Wahl Bartmann, group CEO of Fidelity Security, says moving into this segment made perfect sense for Fidelity. "The exclusive partnership between Fidelity and Amber Connect combines world class...

Rwandan officials get up to speed on digital economy

Delegates from the government of Rwanda have completed the first New Economy Workshop held at Alibaba Group's headquarters in Hangzhou. During the four-day workshop, twelve government leaders met with Alibaba executives across multiple businesses to learn about the...

Cultivating a culture of data

Over the past few years, it's become a habit for organisations to collect and retain as much data as possible. The idea is a simple one: the more data you have, the more value you can get out of it (oh, and it might be useful in the future). However, this year has...

Future business solutions will be smart

Over the decades, ERP applications have changed in many ways, yet all that pales to what it's experiencing today. But what will ERPs look like in 2025 ? Forget the old, stoic and immovable ERP: future ERPs will be dynamic, smart and follow the user, writes One Channel...

Gemalto simplifies IoT connectivity

Gemalto is helping simplify and secure IoT connectivity for AT&T customers by integrating its embedded SIM (eSIM) inside the Cinterion LTE-M IoT module. The new solution streamlines development for OEMs and reduces the cost and complexity of IoT deployment by...

Data Scientist – Western Cape Tyger Valley

Hybrid work model : 2 day per week in the office Data analyst and Data scientist- Value chain solutions As part of the new Value Chain sloutions Team, you will be responsible for data analysis and solutions including simulation and modelling, design and implementation...

Back-end Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

This role is ideal for a developer eager to innovate, solve meaningful challenges, and contribute to impactful projects in a collaborative and growth-focused environment. Key Requirements Proficiency in PHP/TypeScript with strong MVC, microservices, and event-driven...

ICT Support Technician – Gauteng Randburg

IT support technicians play a vital role in organizations by ensuring the smooth functioning of technology and systems. Installing and configuring computer hardware, software, and networksProviding technical support and assistance to end-usersDiagnosing and resolving...

Software System Designer I

Description:To translate business, other stakeholder requirements and user stories into system requirement and act as a link between business analyst, other requirements stakeholders and the software team. To translate overarching end to end design into detailed...

Accounting Technical Specialist

We are looking for a Technical Accountant to provide technical accounting support and operational expertise to help ensure that financial reports are accurate and balanced. This role will support the client in daily operations and regulatory obligations, ensuring the...

Senior C# Software Developer at Private

We are looking for a C# Senior developer responsible for building C# applications, including anything from back-endservices to their client-end counterparts. Your primary responsibilities will be to design and develop these applications and to coordinate with the rest...

Software System Designer I – Gauteng Randburg

Description:To translate business, other stakeholder requirements and user stories into system requirement and act as a link between business analyst, other requirements stakeholders and the software team. To translate overarching end to end design into detailed...

Accounting Technical Specialist – Gauteng Centurion

We are looking for a Technical Accountant to provide technical accounting support and operational expertise to help ensure that financial reports are accurate and balanced. This role will support the client in daily operations and regulatory obligations, ensuring the...

Senior C# Software Developer at Private – Gauteng Rosebank

We are looking for a C# Senior developer responsible for building C# applications, including anything from back-endservices to their client-end counterparts. Your primary responsibilities will be to design and develop these applications and to coordinate with the rest...

Intermediate .Net Developer

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements Designing, coding, and debugging software applications using the .net Framework Developing scalable and maintainable code that adheres to coding standards Testing and deploying applications...

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