Memory and SDD 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...

SA family businesses outperform global peers

In a time of uncertainty and rapid change, South African family businesses are showing exceptional resilience and growth – with many reporting double-digit sales growth in 2025. PwC’s South African Family Business Survey reveals what truly sets top-performing family...

Geopolitics threatens positive economic trends

Supported by the same factors that lifted the South African economy last year, economic activity increased in March 2026. However, this does not signal an economy out of the woods, as escalating geopolitical tensions threaten forecasts. This is according to the latest...

Microsoft unveils autonomous agents, tools to make your own

Moore’s Law has been overtaken by scaling laws, according to which the power of technology is doubling every six months. This is the word from Satya Nadella, chairman and CEO of Microsoft, who says this empirical law refers to technology overall – including compute...

Supply disruption is top procurement risk

Supply disruption is the top threat to procurement’s future success, according to a new survey by Gartner, followed by macroeconomic, geopolitical, and compliance risks. The survey, conducted from June through July 2024 among 258 sourcing and procurement leaders, was...

It’s time to close the innovation gap

Businesses worldwide are confident in the strength of their organisation’s innovation in the face of current global challenges – 84% say that their company has a vibrant culture of innovation (68% in South Africa) – but Dell’s new Innovation Index shows that there is...

Cybersecurity’s underestimated role as a business enabler

New research from Trend Micro reveals that while global organisations plan to increase cybersecurity budgets this year, 90% of African companies have neglected to put cybersecurity protocols in place. “Organisations would do well to reconsider the importance of...

WiFi-enabled products suffer first-ever decline

The decline in smartphone and PC shipments in 2022 took its toll on overall shipments for WiFi-enabled products, causing them to fall for the first time ever in decades-long history. After shipments grew 8,6% in 2021 fueled by pandemic-driven market changes, they fell...

The stark reality of what increased loadshedding means

If the current loadshedding scenario in South Africa worsens, there are going to be immense challenges facing those that rely on networks, fibre and LTE. This is the stark warning from Theo van Zyl, head of Wireless at Vox, who says: “Most of the operators providing...

Urgent call for SA healthcare sector to up its cybersecurity

Security specialist Check Point has warned the South African healthcare sector that it urgently needs to increase its cybersecurity defences. Recent data from the company reported that the industry - which is notoriously under resourced in all areas - has experienced...

Telegram proving popular with cybercriminals

The activity of online scammers in Telegram has significantly increased as they take advantage of the convenient functionalities of the messenger, according to Kaspersky experts. Phishers are skillfully utilising the messenger’s capabilities to provide various...

High inventory and low demand lead to PC decline

Worldwide PC shipments totaled 55,2-million units in the first quarter of 2023, a 30% decrease from the first quarter of 2022, according to Gartner. An unfavourable combination of oversupply and continued low PC demand due to economic uncertainties and a lack of...

Top cybersecurity trends for 2023

Security and risk management (SRM) leaders must rethink their balance of investments across technology and human-centric elements when creating and implementing cybersecurity programmes in line with nine top industry trends, says Gartner. “A human-centered approach to...

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Check Point extends security to Azure

Check Point Software Technologies has announced that its flagship vSEC cloud security solution for Microsoft Azure has been enhanced to support Azure Stack, delivering consistent security across Azure public and hybrid cloud environments. As a Microsoft Azure...

SA Tyre Distributors selects Cquential

SA Tyre Distributors, the country's largest passenger tyre wholesaler, has selected leading warehouse management software (WMS) specialist, Cquential Solutions, to provide a solution aimed at moving its warehouse operations in-house while optimising service delivery....

BT launches SD-WAN services

BT has announced the launch of BT Agile Connect, a new software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) service created for large organisations. Customers using this new service will benefit from far greater control and understanding of their infrastructure and traffic...

NetApp helps make faster decisions with data

NetApp has introduced a powerful system that set new records for price/performance, alongside new software added to its big data analytics portfolio, including the first available NVMe-enabled solution in the market and a NetApp Converged Infrastructure Solution for...

Smartphone and notebook sales hold up

Retail growth in South Africa's mobile computer market has flattened out, though the market is performing reasonably well considering the tight economy, according to point of sale data from market research firm, GfK South Africa. However, the media tablet market has...

Banking Trojan returns to Google Play

A dangerous Android banking trojan that was first reported by ESET earlier this year has found its way to Google Play, now stealthier than ever. Dubbed BankBot, the banking trojan has been evolving throughout the year, resurfacing in different versions on and outside...

Intact Software Distribution adds Veriato

Specialist security solutions distributor Intact Software Distribution has added Veriato's range of intelligent solutions to its portfolio. With 60% of all cyber-attacks coming from "the inside", Veriato provides organisations with visibility into, and understanding...

Digital document management in the cloud

An increasing number of companies are readily adopting digital solutions to automate and enhance critical processes, most prominently document management. Experts in the field say the advent of innovation and rise of mobile-first and digital-centric businesses has...

Mauritius Telecom to use IOX Cable system

Mauritius Telecom has signed an agreement as an anchor tenant for ultra-high speed connectivity on the IOX Submarine Cable System, a new cable that will connect Mauritius, La Reunion and Rodrigues Island to South Africa and India. The IOX Cable System is the third...

Orange Microsoft to deliver IoT solutions that

Orange Business Services and Microsoft are collaborating to deliver large-scale, end-to-end Internet of Things (IoT) solutions that boost the digital processes of companies in the manufacturing sector. Enterprises can use the Orange modular IoT solution, Datavenue,...

Lead C# Developer Back-end

REQUIREMENTS: Relevant Degree or DiplomaMinimum 3 years relevant work experience Experience with MS Team Foundation Server (TFS) Solid experience writing back-end software using C++ and C# targeting .NET Core, .NET 6/7, Solid SQL experience, relational database...

Technical Business Analyst

Requirements: Relevant Tertiary Qualifications or relevant ICT Experience5 years + Business Analysis experience and Internal and External stakeholder engagement in complex corporate environments4 years + QlikView / QlikSence experience in an SAP Data Services / BoBJ /...

Technician Supervisor_Cape Town at Air Products South Africa

Introduction The Technician Supervisor is responsible for supervising and controlling all engineering operations and projects within the Cape Region (Western and Eastern Cape). Description The key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:1. Manage...

DevOps Engineer

This role is fully remote.. Our client is seeking a skilled professional to streamline their software development and operations, enhancing deployment efficiency and system reliability. This role will be pivotal in automating our processes, reducing downtime, and...

Data Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

A well-established short term insurer is seeking to appoint a Data AnalystThis role will be responsible for sourcing and transforming a wide range of data across the business into formats that can beused by end users to develop differentiating business...

Lead C# Developer Back-end – Gauteng Centurion

REQUIREMENTS: Relevant Degree or DiplomaMinimum 3 years relevant work experience Experience with MS Team Foundation Server (TFS) Solid experience writing back-end software using C++ and C# targeting .NET Core, .NET 6/7, Solid SQL experience, relational database...

Technical Business Analyst – Gauteng Centurion

Requirements: Relevant Tertiary Qualifications or relevant ICT Experience5 years + Business Analysis experience and Internal and External stakeholder engagement in complex corporate environments4 years + QlikView / QlikSence experience in an SAP Data Services / BoBJ /...

DevOps Engineer – Western Cape Woodstock

This role is fully remote.. Our client is seeking a skilled professional to streamline their software development and operations, enhancing deployment efficiency and system reliability. This role will be pivotal in automating our processes, reducing downtime, and...

Systems Analyst

Responsible for System Design, create detailed system specifications, including data models, process flows, and interface designs.Coordinate with developers, testers, and other team members to ensure that the project progresses smoothlyProvide additional details on...

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