Global cloud infrastructure spending climbs 25% to $102,6bn

According to new research from Omdia, global spending on cloud infrastructure services reached $102,6-billion in Q3 2025, representing 25% year-on-year growth. Market momentum remained stable, marking the fifth consecutive quarter in which growth has remained above...

Technology, talent and trust will define the workplace in 2026

With companies increasingly prioritising their employees, they are also recognising that productivity and engagement are driven by how, when and with whom they collaborate rather than solely where they work. Organisations of all sizes are embracing flexible and hybrid...

Swift action needed to unlock AI’s $1trn opportunity for Africa

The African Development Bank has released a report establishing a strategic roadmap for unlocking the economic and social potential of artificial intelligence (AI) across Africa. Developed under the G20 Digital Transformation Working Group, Africa’s AI Productivity...

AI, geopolitics reshaping the future of global energy markets

S&P Global Energy has released its Top Trends report identifying the pivotal developments shaping clean energy technology, sustainability, and growth in global energy markets in 2026. "In 2026, AI's surging power demand growth will be testing grid limits, revenue...

Despite global pressures, SME confidence gets a boost

South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are cautiously optimistic that the newly established Madlanga Commission will mark a turning point in the fight against corruption and crime – long seen as one of the greatest barriers to doing business in the country....

Nvidia connects quantum and GPU computing

Nvidia has launched NVQLink - an open system architecture for tightly coupling the extreme performance of GPU computing with quantum processors to build accelerated quantum supercomputers. Researchers from leading supercomputing centres at national laboratories...

Fiscal uncertainty undermines SME confidence

After starting the year on an optimistic note, South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were confronted by a wave of new uncertainties that disrupted planning and dampened confidence. This is according to the Quarter 1 2025 SME Confidence Index by Business...

Africa urged to seize economic opportunities through new climate plans

African governments are being encouraged to present their new national climate plans as opportunities to supercharge economies and boost living standards across the continent as deadlines approach for all countries in the Paris Agreement to submit these plans. "Strong...

Telecoms pressure points highlight need for strategic reform

South Africa’s telecommunications sector ranked lowest in customer sentiment across all major industries in 2024, according to the newly released PwC South African Telecommunications Sentiment Index, conducted in collaboration with DataEQ. This index is the most...

Manufacturer confidence drops in Q3

Despite notable gains in sales and production activity in certain manufacturing subsectors, overall business confidence remains under severe pressure. This is according to the Q3 Absa Manufacturing Survey, which shows that business confidence dropped by 10 points to...

WLAN market growth gains momentum

The enterprise worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market grew 13,2% in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25) compared to 2Q24 to reach $2,6-billion and building on the market’s growth momentum from the previous quarter, according to IDC’s latest Worldwide...

iPhone launch ignites scam campaigns

As Apple opened preorders for the new iPhone, Kaspersky detected a spike in scam exploiting the device's launch hype, with fraudsters deploying fake websites, bogus lotteries, and phony “tester” recruitment schemes to harvest personal data and financial information....

People want political change, but doubt it can happen

People in various regions across the globe are unhappy with their political systems and elected officials, according to a new Pew Research Centre survey. Majorities in 20 of the 25 countries surveyed say their political system needs either major changes or complete...

Political interference is collapsing state-owned companies

With economists warning that South Africa is on the brink of an economic crisis, new research has backed this up stating that state-owned companies (SOCs) are “on a direct path to collapse” unless urgent reforms end political interference, hold shareholder...

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A comprehensive guide to HMI and OT protection

In the realm of industrial cybersecurity, understanding potential attack vectors is vital for developing robust defence strategies. By Andre Froneman, OT solutions specialist at Datacentrix Human machine interfaces (HMIs) in industrial environments are critical for...

Key fintech trends point to a bright future in Africa

The number of tech startups in Africa has been rising steadily over the last few years, fuelled by increasing smartphone ownership, declining internet costs, expanded network coverage, and a rapidly urbanising young population. By Mili Soni, knowledge lawyer at...

How AI will transform trading in 2025

AI adoption is set to surge in 2025, bringing major advancements in accuracy, automation, and capability. According to PwC findings, these improvements will build upon each other, driving exponential growth across industries. The financial sector one of the top three...

A business approach to cloud optimisation beyond IT

Businesses are still struggling with cost overruns and inefficiencies that stem from treating cloud purely as an IT function. Cloud optimisation is as much about financial governance and operational efficiency as it is about technology, says Dirk Ras, architect in...

Key trends shaping the future of digital transformation

As businesses continue to embrace digital transformation, cloud technologies provide the flexibility, scalability, and innovation needed to stay competitive in today's fast-paced market. By Garith Peck, managing executive: cloud and cybersecurity at BCX For the...

Breaking the stigma around employee monitoring 

For many, the term “employee monitoring” conjures images of surveillance, distrust, and invasive oversight. This perception is outdated and misaligned with the evolving needs of modern workplaces. According to Warren Bonheim, co-founder of WorkStatz, monitoring isn’t...

The ROI of connecting with frontline workers

Organisations with modern communication platforms experience up to 25% higher productivity rates and 30% better employee retention, according to industry research. A Harvard Business Review survey also found that a massive 86% of respondents believe frontline workers...

GenAI unlocks new possibilities in healthcare

From automating patient records to improving treatment outcomes, data has fuelled an invaluable digital transformation in healthcare. And with Generative AI, data’s role in improving healthcare is about to expand. By Doug Woolley, GM and vice-president of Dell...

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Senior Cybersecurity EngineerProtect businesses from evolving digital threats!R 1,000,000 - R 1,430,000 per annumJoin a leading IT support and solutions company dedicated to empowering the future of learning, transforming healthcare with smart solutions, and...

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Software Tester – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region

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Intermediate Software Developer

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Junior Business Analyst

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Intermediate Software Developer – Gauteng Rosebank

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