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....

Your next smartphone could be powered by a recycled toaster

For the past 20 years, the consumer electronics playbook has been simple: make it smaller, make it faster, and seal it shut. Manufacturers utilised industrial adhesives, proprietary screws, and integrated designs to create sleek devices that were virtually impossible...

Solar probe touches the Sun

Operations teams have confirmed NASA’s mission to “touch” the Sun survived its record-breaking closest approach to the solar surface on 24 December 2024. Breaking its previous record by flying just 6,115-million kilometres (3,8-million miles) above the surface of the...

Enterprise WLAN continues growth streak

The enterprise worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market grew 5,8% between the second and third quarters of 2024 to reach $2,5-billion, according to results published in the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly WLAN Tracker. The...

AMD graphics cards deliver better gaming

AMD has unveiled new enthusiast-class graphics cards, the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT and Radeon RX 7700 XT. The new graphics cards are optimised to deliver high-performance, high-refresh 1440p gaming experiences for today's and tomorrow's demanding AAA and esports titles....

Cyber security market tops $500bn by 2030

The global cyber security market size is projected to reach $500,7-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 12,3% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. The global market is anticipated to be driven by the growing cyber threats and advanced...

Farming expansion, climate change expose 1bn cows to heat stress

More than 1-billion cows around the world will experience heat stress by the end of the century if carbon emissions are high and environmental protection is low, according to new research published in Environmental Research Letters on 24 August 2023. This would mean...

Entrepreneurship development can accelerate township revival

Technological progress has accelerated productivity within organisations. However, in the modern business world, this has also created a major societal problem: the stark mismatch of skilled people for available jobs. In South Africa, the youth skilling challenge is...

Load shedding delays 5G deployment

South African telecommunications companies have been given five years to deploy 5G networks across the country, including its rural areas. This will help to reduce the cost of data, enable affordable, high-speed internet access for all, and accelerate the advancement...

BRICS Summit a clarion call for collaborative solutions

As leaders from BRICS nations conclude their annual summit the issue of collaborative technological use has become increasingly important. In a world reliant on digital innovation, these nations have a unique opportunity to harness the transformative power of...

Blue Label warns of earnings drop

Blue Label Telecoms has advised shareholders that basic, headline and core headline earnings per share for the year ended 31 May 2023 will decrease by more than 20% in comparison to the year ended 31 May 2022. Earnings per share will drop by between 72% and 76%;...

SAP GROW accelerates cloud adoption for SMEs

SAP Africa announced the South African launch of GROW with SAP, a new offering to help midsize customers adopt cloud ERP that enables speed, predictability and continuous innovation. GROW with SAP customers get the same best practices powering the world's industry...

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New mobile workstations from Lenovo

Lenovo is launching a new addition to its ThinkPad mobile workstation portfolio, the ThinkPad P1. The ThinkPad P1 fulfills the desire for workstation performance and reliability in a thin and light design. The ThinkPad P1 has a signature, black finish, glass touchpad...

Human error the main cause of data breaches

With news headlines regularly announcing a new data breach, one wonders whether hackers are becoming more skilled and bolder, or whether organisations are not taking the security of the information they process seriously. Unfortunately, what businesses may not realise...

Employee screening a must for start-ups

As the startup sector gains momentum in South Africa, entrepreneurs are urged to ensure their recruitment efforts are well thought out. This is the word from Rudi Kruger, GM of LexisNexis Data Services, who says: "Start-ups are created to address specific needs, so...

Women in tech – episode 1

South Africa is celebrating Women’s Month, showcasing its heroines, reflecting on their struggles and triumphs. In honour of Women’s Month, Dell EMC is showcasing eight of the extraordinary women who work in its South African operations. Emogene Smith, Khulisa Academy...

Is IoT risky business?

Where there is technology at play, you can be pretty sure there will be associated risks and the Internet of Things (IoT) has not been immune to these. The initial risk the IoT industry faced was that they would move too fast and technology adoption would outpace...

SmartICT adds self-healing automation for Cisco networks

While data is the currency of the future, it is common cause that too much data can create inefficiencies and serious bottlenecks in performance monitoring. Local IT and business monitoring service, SmartICT, has announced an automated monitoring service for Cisco...

Delving into the ConCourt ruling on labour brokers

On 26 July this year, the Constitutional Court clarified that organisations are deemed to be the employer of workers they accessed through labour brokers after those employees have been employed at their workplace for more than three months. Yolandi Esterhuizen,...

Lack of confidence can cost you more than you think

The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect almost two months ago. Leading the way to a new era of data protection, the long-awaited GDPR has emphasized the importance of data security more than ever before. Besides tarnishing their...

Benefits of branding yourself with a blog

You've updated your resume, tweaked your LinkedIn profile and combed over your cover letter, but you still might be missing out on a powerful career booster - blogging. Learning how to create and maintain a blog to establish your personal brand or build your network...

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Can You Build the Superhighway of Data? We're searching for a Data Engineer to design pipelines that transport information with speed and precision. If ETL, data lakes, and SQL are your playground, apply now and let's drive data excellence together! Data...

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Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Can You Build the Superhighway of Data? We're searching for a Data Engineer to design pipelines that transport information with speed and precision. If ETL, data lakes, and SQL are your playground, apply now and let's drive data excellence together! Data...

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Systems Engineer at Tipp Focus Group

Job Opportunity: Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Systems Engineer ?? Location: Cape Town We're looking for skilled Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Systems Engineers for multiple levels: Senior: 5+ years' experiencePrincipal: 8+ years' experienceQualifications...

Senior Item Coding Analyst at Circana

Circana (formerly IRI and NPD) is the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. Through unparalleled technology, advanced analytics, cross-industry data, and deep expertise, we provide clarity that helps almost 7,000 of the world's leading brands and...

Intermediate Java Developer

A consulting firm looking for an Intermediate Java Developer with enterprise environment experience. The candidate should be customer facing, likeable and interviews well as well as flexible and delivery oriented. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's Degree...

Senior Item Coding Analyst at Circana – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Circana (formerly IRI and NPD) is the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. Through unparalleled technology, advanced analytics, cross-industry data, and deep expertise, we provide clarity that helps almost 7,000 of the world's leading brands and...

Intermediate Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

A consulting firm looking for an Intermediate Java Developer with enterprise environment experience. The candidate should be customer facing, likeable and interviews well as well as flexible and delivery oriented. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's Degree...

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