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...

Jury is out on how banks benefit from GenAI

Despite the growing adoption of GenAI technology in the banking industry, banks and financial institutions are split when it comes to outcome-based strategies. According to NTT Data’s “Intelligent banking in the Age of AI” research report, only half of banks (50%) see...

Mobile tech, DX could boost global GDP by $11trn

The global economy is seeing a dramatic shift, with advanced connectivity and mobile technologies set to contribute $11-trillion to global GDP by 2030 – representing 8,4% of the total. According to a new study launched by GSMA Intelligence ahead of MWC Barlelona, this...

Major boost for campus switch market in second quarter

Worldwide campus switch sales experienced an impressive surge of nearly 60% in Q2 of 2023, according to Dell'Oro Group, which adds that this is a remarkable achievement given the market's historical mid-to-high single-digit growth rate prior to the pandemic. Cisco...

These are the top threats in SA

A new ChromeLoader campaign named "Shampoo" has been targeting Chrome browser users with malware-laden fake ads, while the communications sector has risen, displacing healthcare, to become the second most impacted industry this year. Specifically for South Africa,...

Joburg SMEs encouraged to expand on the global stage

The Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI), in partnership with the City of Johannesburg, has extended the application deadline for the Exporters Development Programme to 26 September 2023. JCCI CEO Bernadette Zeiler says: "In recognising the remarkable...

Global offline population continues steady decline

The number of people worldwide not connected to the Internet decreased to an estimated 2,6-billion people in 2023, according to the latest data from ITU. The reduction from the estimated 2,7-billion people offline in 2022 leaves 33% of the global population...

BETI weakens in August, but improves on last year

Amid the volatile economic conditions that have pushed business and household confidence to lower levels, the BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI) slipped again in August 2023 - though still up compared to August 2022. "After rebounding in June 2023, the...

Mixed bag predicted for holiday season spending

Only 9% of consumers reported that they plan to spend more this holiday season, according to a Gartner survey, which also reveals that 28% of respondents plan to spend less this holiday season than in 2022, while 63% of consumers plan to spend the same amount this...

Scammers targeting Africa becoming more sophisticated

Nearly half of the survey participants in the just-released KnowBe4 2023 Online Scams and Victims in Africa Report have fallen victim to an online scam at least once, losing thousands of dollars in the process and compromising their personal data. The report is based...

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The good and the bad of change …

When a business brings up the word "change", it's often met with tension and resistance writes Craig Mitchelmore, head of Intervate North. It doesn't matter what the change is, be it the introduction of new technology, implementing new processes or policies, moving...

Reduce bank charges via digital channels

As economic circumstances continue to put pressure on disposable income, one of the easiest ways that consumers can stretch their budgets is by taking advantage of digital and electronic banking channels to reduce banking charges. Ryan Prozesky, FNB Consumer Core...

BIM is here to stay, says dormakaba

Adopting building information modelling (BIM) solutions should be a priority if the construction sector is to keep pace with technological innovation. This is according to dormakaba South Africa, which has a range of customised BIM solutions that comply with...

Connected government: convenience or necessity?

As governments are working towards delivering quality services in increasingly complex environments, so Internet of Things (IoT) technology could provide new value for South African citizens, enhance capabilities, streamline processes and better engage partners. BBD...

Re-evaluate you exposure to IT risk

"Directors: The Steinhoff debacle highlights your exposure to personal liability" - this was the warning trumpeted in the headline to a recent BGR Pyper Turner newsletter article. by Escrow Europe MD Andrew Stekhoven The article referred to the 'new' Companies Act of...

Ruckus powers Google WiFi hotspots

Ruckus Networks has announced that Ruckus technology will be used in Google Station WiFi hotspots in India, Indonesia and Mexico. Under the terms of the deal, Ruckus will provide devices and technologies enabling carrier-grade networks at Google Station hotspots....

The workplace of the future

We already have an idea of how digitalisation, and above all new technologies like machine learning, big data analytics or IoT, will change companies' business models -- and are already changing them on a wide scale. So now's the time to examine more closely how...

From PC to personal contribution platform

With Intel's 50th anniversary next month, the company is celebrating one of the most important technologies of Intel's legacy: the PC. By Gregory Bryant, senior vice-president and GM of the Client Computing Group at Intel As we transition to the data-centric era, the...

Crypto jacking and its effect on security

Crypto jacking is a new step in the evolution of malware monetisation methods, writes Simon Bryden, consulting system engineer at Fortinet. One of the first successful malware formulas was banking malware, where banking credentials were communicated back to cyber...

Pargo partners with The Body Shop on pick-up network

Smart logistics company Pargo has announced a partnership with The Body Shop that will enable consumers to use the The Body Shop stores as parcel drop-off and pick-up points. Online retailers such as OneDayOnly, Spree and bidorbuy use Pargo's click-and-collect...

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