Global IT spend set for13,5% growth, to $6,31trn

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6,31-trillion in 2026, up 13,5% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “This latest forecast underscores the accelerating momentum in AI infrastructure and advanced memory,” says John-David Lovelock,...

Beware the gap between perceived AI readiness and DR capability

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) data protection is seen as a high priority when implementing AI solutions – but a survey of senior IT decision-makers has revealed a gap between perceived readiness and tested, validated disaster recovery capability. This is among the...

As cost pressures mount, consumers shift spend to essentials

South African consumers are adjusting their financial behaviour in response to ongoing cost pressures, with TransUnion's Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study revealing meaningful shifts in how households spend, save and manage credit. While many households remain under...

Memory and SSD shortage set to impact SA

The memory and SSD crisis is real – and it’s broader and faster‑moving than many in the IT industry expect. This is the stark warning from Craig Nowitz, CEO of Syntech, who recently returned from the Hong Kong electronics shows and a week of factory visits in China....

Developing AI solutions is anything but simple

Developers across industries have seen their job descriptions expand to include a common phrase: “generative AI”. As enterprises rush to adopt the technology, they are tasking their developers with building, customising, testing and deploying generative AI...

1bn people will use cryptocurrencies by 2027

Despite turbulence and regulatory twists in recent months, the crypto industry is on the up in 2023, according to analysis from Altindex.com. The impressive performance of the world's largest cryptos, which saw double-digit price growth in the first six months, helped...

Evolving threat landscape calls for active defence

Kathy Gibson reports - Africa is unique in the world when it comes to cyber resilience and data protection. Kate Mollett, regional director: South Africa and SADC at Commvault, explains that cybercrime that takes place in Africa could have wide-ranging effects around...

European public cloud spend defies budget cuts

Public cloud services spending in Europe will total $142-billion in 2023 and will reach $291-billion by 2027, recording a five-year (2022 to 2027) compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20%. Software-as-a-service (SaaS) will continue to drive most of the spending,...

Huge growth forecast for network-tokenised transactions

A new report from Juniper Research forecasts substantial growth of 190% in network-tokenised transactions - reaching 400-billion globally in 2028 and up from 140,3-billion in 2023. These transactions include online and desktop eCommerce transactions, mobile payments,...

Global satellite IoT subscriber base to reach 24m by 2027

The global satellite IoT communications market is growing at a steady pace, according to Berg Insight, with its subscriber base growing to more than 4,5-million in 2022 - and with CAGR forecast at 39,6% it will reach 23,9-million units in 2027. Only about 10% of the...

Poorest countries forced to pay more for capital

New analysis from The ONE Campaign shows that the combination of rising interest rates and lack of sufficient affordable capital from the World Bank is increasing economic pressures on vulnerable countries already at high risk of debt distress. ONE's research shows...

Poor consumer demand drives Southern Africa PC market down

Southern Africa's personal computing device (PCD) market, which is made up of desktops, notebooks, workstations, and tablets, declined 21,4% year on year in the first half of 2023, according to the industry analysis by International Data Corporation (IDC). The newly...

People forget security risks when using tech to unwind

While people relax by watching TV, listening to music, and streaming TV shows or other videos online, they often don't consider the cybersecurity risks. A survey performed by Cint and commissioned by cybersecurity company NordVPN shows that 96% of people turn to...

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10X-e, Alphacode accelerate top fintechs

10X-e, will partner with the fintech incubator subsidiary of RMI, Alphacode to support South Africa's top fintechs on their path to scale. The collaboration will initially see five of South Africa's highest-profile fintech companies investing two years in scaling up...

Paranoia and personas to secure IoT

The low-cost, low-power nature of the IoT can cause security considerations to be deferred till much later in the product implementation stage, or sometimes, indefinitely. By Sherry Zameer senior vice-president: IoT at Gemalto However to realize IoT's true potential,...

FlySafair uses tech to speed check-in

FlySafair has launched Express Check-In, a new technology that allows the airline to service passengers more quickly than ever before. Express Check-In, which has already been rolled out at all the airports from which FlySafair operates, enables the airline's queue...

SAS, Redington in East African partnership

According to independent research, the global business intelligence and analytics market is accelerating at break-neck pace and is poised to grow at around 10,3% in 2019, reaching an estimated value of $27-billion by 2020. Emerging markets are set to grow at an even...

Ericsson showcases SMME solutions

Ericsson is showcasing new solutions in 5G, digital services and Internet of Things (IoT), with a focus on supporting SMMEs at ITU Telecom World 2018 in Durban, South Africa. Highlights on display at the Ericsson booth will include a city model showcasing 5G...

‘Tap to feed’ initiative delivers 1,5m meals

Mastercard, Pick n Pay and FoodForward SA have delivered more than 1,5-million meals to vulnerable South African women and children following the success of their 'Tap to Feed' campaign. This eclipses the target Mastercard originally set to distribute 1,2-million...

VAST Networks engineers smart, wireless dumb pipe

Aimed at addressing South Africa's spectrum shortage challenges and facilitating access to affordable connectivity, VAST Networks (VAST) has developed the continent's first, true carrier-grade 'offload' network. The technology has been designed to seamlessly move...

Don’t let security concerns keep you out of the cloud

Cloud computing is gaining traction and, with major cloud players establishing - or committing to - a local presence, it's only a matter of time before every business has some, if not all, applications running in the cloud. For many organisations, concerns around...

IT security: oxygen or onion?

Security is as vital to organisational success as technology and people. By Mark Walker, associate vice-president: sub-Saharan Africa at International Data Corporation (IDC) Search for security on Google. The engine will autofill with - security is like oxygen and...

Lenovo honours top partners

Lenovo celebrated its top performing partners at the annual Lenovo Channel Awards Ceremony. The awards honour Lenovo's most successful channel partners and recognises those that have helped the company to make a remarkable difference in the South African region....

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What will you do?You will be surrounded with hardworking people who are passionate about cloud and software engineering and believe that world-class support is critical to customer success. You will have the chance to help DevOps teams take their existing applications...

IT Test Analyst at Titanium Talent – Gauteng Sandton

Contract role, Hybrid Perform Quality Assurance.Engage with stakeholders (both business and technology).Become cognisant of platform capabilities.Apply bank client centric thinking.Translate business requirements and functional specifications into test plans and test...

Oracle Database Administrator – Remote Remote

Oracle Database AdministratorThe Database Administrator's role is to design, support, monitor, maintain, and performance tune production databases while ensuring high levels of data availability. This individual is also responsible for developing, implementing, and...

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DevOps Engineer (Support) at Construct Executive Search

Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Matric Certificate.Must have 6-8 years of experience as a DevOps Engineer in a software development environment and cloud technologies, like Azure DevOps.Must have experience in Automation, DevOps,...

Mid-Snr Front-end Developer (React.js & ASP.Net) at ExclusivelyRemote

Front-End Developer (React.js/ASP.NET Core) Location: Remote from South Africa (SA Citizens/Residents)Job Type: Full-timeExperience Level: Senior (Minimum 5 years of experience) Our client is a is a leader in payroll solutions, dedicated to creating efficient and...

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Hire Resolve's client, an outsourcing and offshoring consulting company, is seeking a talented C# Developer to join their team in KwaZulu-Natal. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications using C#...

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