Global IT spend set for13,5% growth, to $6,31trn

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6,31-trillion in 2026, up 13,5% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “This latest forecast underscores the accelerating momentum in AI infrastructure and advanced memory,” says John-David Lovelock,...

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....

More needs to be done on air pollution reporting

A deep-dive study on the pollution disclosure practices of publicly listed companies around the world finds that, while most acknowledge air pollution through their reporting, measurable emissions data and information on individual pollutants are uneven or lacking....

OpenAI adds AI guardrails to Pentagon contract

OpenAI has changed it terms and conditions for the Pentagon contract it won over rival Anthropic over the weekend. The artificial intelligence (AI) developer was awarded the contract when US president Donald Trum ordered that Anthropic’s solutions not be used in...

Technology, talent, trust to redefine the workplace

2026 will see businesses doubling down their focus on their people. As not only their biggest asset, but also one of their greatest investments - companies are ensuring that their teams are being offered the wellbeing, training, development and new technology-driven...

Apple, Google AI partnership a win-win for both

Apple and Google have announced that the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google's Gemini models and cloud technology. Anisha Bhatia, senior technology analyst at GlobalData, says the partnership is a win-win for both companies. “The move...

Internet shutdown is Iran’s 62nd this decade

Iran’s countrywide Internet shutdown is continuing into its fifth day, amid widespread riots and violent crackdowns. A communications blackout is a popular tool in Iran, and this is the 62nd time the government has imposed Internet censorship in the last decade. This...

Bitcoin fights back as Fed comes under fire

The latest confrontation between the US Justice Department and the US Federal Reserve is pushing investors toward assets insulated from political influence, with Bitcoin a beneficiary of the unease. This is according to Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, speaking as...

Meta set to cut Reality Labs workers

As it ramps up spending on artificial intelligence (AI), Meta is expected to cut about 10% of the workforce in its Reality Labs business that work on metaverse development. The cuts could affect as many as 1 500 of Reality Labs’ 15 000 employees. People working on...

Phishing attacks target account credentials

An analysis of phishing and scam campaigns  from January through September 2025 found that 88,5% of attacks globally sought credentials for various online accounts. Another 9,5% targeted personal data such as names, addresses, and dates of birth, while 2% focused on...

Global cooperation proves resilient against geopolitical headwinds

Global cooperation is proving resilient even as multilateralism continues to face strong headwinds, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cooperation Barometer 2026. However, cooperation is below where it needs to be to address critical economic, security and...

Semiconductor revenue grew 21% in 2025

Worldwide semiconductor revenue totaled $793-billion in 2025, an increase of 21% year-over-year (YoY), according to preliminary results by Gartner. “AI semiconductors — including processors, high-bandwidth memory (HBM), and networking components continued to drive...

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Check Point delivers brand office firewall

Check Point Software Technologies has announced major advancements to its family of Quantum Force Security Gateways. All Quantum Force Security Gateways for the data center and perimeter are receiving a 15%-25% performance boost in threat prevention throughput –...

Schneider Electric launches 2025 Go Green Competition

Schneider Electric has opened registrations for its global Go Green Competition, inviting students and young entrepreneurs to present innovative, affordable and sustainable energy solutions. This year’s theme, Renewable Energy for Life & Livelihood focuses on two...

Qrent introduces circular IT for call centres

Sustainable IT solutions provider Qrent has introduced targeted solutions for the BPO industry. Its agile, on‑demand IT provisioning enables call centres to scale their IT infrastructure up or down in alignment with fluctuating demand. In response to mounting pressure...

Strategic appointments at Argility group

The Argility Technology Group (ATG), part of the data and technology cluster arm of global enterprise, Smollan, has announced strategic technology leadership appointments that serve to further embed ATG’s position as a leader in technology innovation. Koteswara...

Is your financial institution ready for new employment equity targets?

The transformation imperative in South Africa’s financial services sector has reached a critical juncture with the recent amendments to the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 (EEA), which came into effect on 15 April 2025. By Dhevarsha Ramjettan, partner, Nivaani...

The actual cost of FICA non-compliance

In the past 18 months, institutions across banking, legal, and financial services have faced steep penalties for non-compliance with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA). By Sameer Kumandan, MD of SearchWorks360 Capitec, Old Mutual, HSBC, and Standard Bank...

MSSPs could aid in bridging the cybersecurity skills divide

The global cybersecurity industry is facing a significant skills gap, with over 3,5-million positions remaining unfilled – a shortfall that leaves businesses vulnerable to costly cyberattacks. By Kyle Pillay, security as a service centre manager at Datacentrix In...

Alienware launches new Aurora laptop class

For the first time in nearly two decades, Alienware is launching an Aurora class of laptops, writes Matt McGowan, Alienware GM . The launch marks the next step in streamlining the Alienware portfolio to make it easier for you to choose the right gaming machine. Moving...

Pure Storage renews NEC XON’s Elite status

NEC XON has been re-appointed as an Elite Partner by Pure Storage. The re-certification enables faster, more agile data solutions for regional businesses, with improved access to world-class flash storage solutions delivered by a partner with a deep understanding of...

Hisense, NBT partner to adds FAST and AVOD content

Hisense and NBT, a FAST (free ad-supported television) and AVOD (advertising-based video on demand) platform, have announced a global partnership. Since 8 May, NBT’s array of channels and content has been available on the VIDAA platform, accessible through Hisense...

Specialist Software Programmer: ERP – Gauteng Gauteng

To apply system solutions to business problems through the design and programming of automated systems. To configure, analyse, design, develop, and maintain Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) program code and applications to support business processes and...

Java Developer

Increase operational efficiency and suggest solutions to enhance cost effectiveness.Deliver exceptional service that exceeds customers' expectations through proactive, innovative, and appropriate solutions by resolving queries fast end effectively.Cultivate and manage...

Senior Performance Tester at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Project Background Multiple projects currently in execution across the following initiatives: Business Separation Digitization Generation Turnaround Distribution Turnaround Commercial Turnaround Strategy Testing resources will be assigned across multiple projects to...

Java Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

Increase operational efficiency and suggest solutions to enhance cost effectiveness.Deliver exceptional service that exceeds customers' expectations through proactive, innovative, and appropriate solutions by resolving queries fast end effectively.Cultivate and manage...

Solution Architect

Role description:Provide architectural guidance to the selection and design of technology solutions to meet business requirements on modern data platforms. Perform design reviews and quality assurance tasks to ensure compliance with existing standards and technology...

Back-End Developer – Python (Advanced) 1216

We are looking for a Software Engineer to work within the Predictive Maintenance space.If you are a passionate Software Engineer with a python focus, willing to take a lead role, sharing knowledge and giving guidance, are thrilled about latest technologies, full of...

Solution Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg

Role description:Provide architectural guidance to the selection and design of technology solutions to meet business requirements on modern data platforms. Perform design reviews and quality assurance tasks to ensure compliance with existing standards and technology...

Back-End Developer – Python (Advanced) 1216 – Gauteng Pretoria

We are looking for a Software Engineer to work within the Predictive Maintenance space.If you are a passionate Software Engineer with a python focus, willing to take a lead role, sharing knowledge and giving guidance, are thrilled about latest technologies, full of...

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