Windows 11 upgrades pushed global PC shipment growth over 9% in 2025

Worldwide PC shipments totaled 71,5-million units in the fourth quarter of 2025, a 9,3% increase from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to preliminary results by Gartner. For the full year, worldwide PC shipments totaled more than 270-million units, a 9,1%...

They don’t know how, but execs believe AI will drive business growth

New research from the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that nearly eight in 10 (79%) surveyed executives expect AI will significantly contribute to their revenue by 2030 – up from 40% today. But few (24%) have a clear view of where that revenue will come from....

Cedarberg reveals tiny ecosystem that helped kick-start life

An international team of scientists from South Africa, Canada, France and the UK has uncovered fossil evidence of a tiny ecosystem that helped kick-start the recovery of Earth’s oceans after a global mass extinction. The team, led by Dr Claire Browning, an Honorary...

CEOs take the lead as AI investment gains pace

Corporate AI investment is growing significantly and it’s not about to slow down. Companies are planning to double their spending on the technology in 2026, accounting for about 1,7% of revenues - more than twice the increase for 2025. Meanwhile, CEOs are rolling up...

Cost of data breaches continues to soar

Although security teams worldwide are doing a much better job detecting and containing breaches, the average data breach cost continues to snowball, according to Stocklytics.com. In 2024, the average cost of a data breach skyrocketed to $4,88-million - up from...

Pre-paid electricity meters linked to energy poverty, food insecurity

A doctoral thesis by Isaac Kwamena Nunoo from the University of Cape Town's (UCT) School of Economics has highlighted the crucial role of electricity in enhancing household welfare in Ghana and South Africa. The thesis explores the impact of electricity and fuel usage...

Companies limit protection with nominal information security literacy

Typically, the process of employees’ education in information security-related issues is limited to the examination of some manuals and, says new research from SearchInform, only 12% of organisations conduct special webinars - and only 16% of businesses implement...

DELLA proteins could hold key to the next Green Revolution

A family of “promiscuous” proteins found in all land plants is responsible for many different plant functions, despite remaining relatively unchanged for over 450-million years. New findings, published in Nature Plants and New Phytologist reveal new knowledge about...

Challenges mount for European telcos

European telecoms companies will need to choose between vertical integration or horizontal disintegration to navigate a complex set of challenges which are already giving C-suites headaches, according to GlobalData. “Interventions by activist investors, the need to...

‘Elon Musk shows his power with a single logo change’

Analysis of Google search data reveals that searches for Dogecoin have surged 1 992% worldwide over the last seven days after Elon Musk changed Twitter’s bird logo to Dogecoin’s shiba inu on Monday, says online casino guide 6Takarakuji. This is an increase of over 20...

Study reveals Moon’s water is near its South Pole

A new study using the now-retired Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) has pieced together the first detailed, wide-area map of water distribution on the Moon. SOFIA was a joint project of NASA and the German Space Agency at DLR. With clear,...

Number of Ethereum traders increases by 88%

In the past year, The number of Ethereum NFT traders has risen by a staggering 88% YoY in the past year, according toBitcoinCasinos.com, and is a clear indication of the growing interest in this space. “The blockchain industry is seeing immense growth and the surge in...

Webb measures the temperature of a rocky exoplanet

An international team of researchers has used NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to measure the temperature of the rocky exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 b. The measurement is based on the planet’s thermal emission: heat energy given off in the form of infrared light detected by...

How AI transforms the workforce is up to business leaders

Since its inception in the late 1900s, artificial intelligence (AI) has transcended countless boundaries, making many developments that seemed impossible, very possible. It is self-evident from the built-in voice assistant on your phone to robot vacuums that can be...

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Velocity Group adds Check Point

The Velocity Group is adding Check Point Software Technologies, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions globally, to its growing list of vendors, providing local customers access to the superior security solutions within the Check Point portfolio. The...

Realise your digital future

By Doug Woolley - In the future, when historians look back at our age, I believe they will characterise it for its mix of progress and uncertainty. We are currently undergoing some of the greatest shifts in humanity's story. From individual rights to new political...

Solutions for unemployment, economic stability

With the South African Government renewing its commitment to ensure stability following a series of economic outlook downgrades by global ratings agencies - while a major shift in political leadership saw newly instated President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation...

Take mobile print to the next level

By now, nearly every business has either enabled or considered enabling their employees to work remotely - whether from 9-5 or just while they're on the road. Mobile is increasingly becoming the way we work, and it's happening fast. By A Zimmer, channel and SMB...

Altron’s ACS uses tech to protect customers

In a world where 40% of CEOs globally consider information security one of the greatest risks to business, Altron unit ACS has become the first company in South Africa to offer retailers a PCI validated point-to-point encryption (P2PE) solution to protect consumer...

What you need to know about IoT attacks

Something major happened in 2017. Internet of Things (IoT) devices were exploited by cybercriminals and turned into a rogue and malevolent army. A series of distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks affected websites connected to the cloud-based internet...

Growth for African capital markets

Overall, African equity capital market transaction volume and value improved in 2017 over 2016. In terms of value, 2017 saw the largest initial public offerings (IPOs) over the trailing five-year period, and an increase in the total value of equity capital market...

Mastercard acquires Oltio

Mastercard has completed its acquisition of mobile payments technology company Oltio from Standard Bank Group. The acquisition builds on Mastercard's longstanding relationship with Oltio, a startup that pioneered and patented several mobile payments and banking...

Get on top of dubious debit orders

As March is Consumer Awareness Month it's a good time to turn information into knowledge. Start by checking your bank statement and make sure that you understand all the transactions. Make sure you authorised all the debit transactions that reflect as minus numbers....

Huawei, PCW to deploy MARS cable

Huawei Marine has announced that it will partner with PCCW Global to construct the first submarine cable between Mauritius and Rodrigues Island. This will be Huawei's 12th submarine cable system deployed in the African region to meet the increasing demand for internet...

Devops Engineer (Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a software development company specializing in architecture consulting, systems integration services, and bespoke software solutions. Their mission is to make technology an asset for businesses, seamlessly integrating it to provide leverage...

Junior Developer

If you are an academic powerhouse and is looking to join fast-growing team of developers in a tech start-up that is focused on improving lives in Africa through technology, then you have found your dream job!The young, hardworking team values flexibility and output...

Data Engineer

Are you a wizard with data, someone who can conjure insights from seemingly chaotic information? We are seeking a Data Sorcerer to join our magical team of analytics wizards and alchemists. In this role, you'll transform raw data into golden insights, build enchanted...

Software Tester

Well established industry leader based in the southern suburbs of Cape Town seek an experienced software tester to join their innovative technical team.This highly reputable company operating in the fintech space seek a highly motivated, innovative, self driven person...

C# QA Test Analyst

Join our clients at the forefront of the Financial Sector who are on the hunt for a QA Test Analyst! Work with the latest in technology with a dynamic team and enjoy a fantastic permanent, hybrid role based in Menlyn. Required Education and Experience Bachelor's...

ESG Analyst

Hire Resolve is a leading recruitment agency specializing in connecting talented professionals with top companies. We are currently seeking an experienced ESG Analyst to join our client's team.As an ESG Analyst, you will be responsible for conducting research and...

Junior Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

If you are an academic powerhouse and is looking to join fast-growing team of developers in a tech start-up that is focused on improving lives in Africa through technology, then you have found your dream job!The young, hardworking team values flexibility and output...

Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Are you a wizard with data, someone who can conjure insights from seemingly chaotic information? We are seeking a Data Sorcerer to join our magical team of analytics wizards and alchemists. In this role, you'll transform raw data into golden insights, build enchanted...

Software Tester – Western Cape Cape Town

Well established industry leader based in the southern suburbs of Cape Town seek an experienced software tester to join their innovative technical team.This highly reputable company operating in the fintech space seek a highly motivated, innovative, self driven person...

C# QA Test Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Join our clients at the forefront of the Financial Sector who are on the hunt for a QA Test Analyst! Work with the latest in technology with a dynamic team and enjoy a fantastic permanent, hybrid role based in Menlyn. Required Education and Experience Bachelor's...

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