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....

Counting the global cost of digital exclusion

A staggering 627-million individuals globally – more than the populations of the US and Brazil combined - are excluded from essential digital services, including financial services, education, healthcare, and employment platforms. The is according to global full-cycle...

Humanoid robots are ready to start work

The advent of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in 2022 revolutionised humanoid robotics, allowing for task execution without explicit programming. As developed nations grapple with labor shortages from aging populations and declining birth rates, the demand for automation grows....

Employees prioritise security on personal devices

While a recent EY Human risk study shows younger employees are less concerned about cybersecurity on work devices than on personal ones, statistics from Kaspersky mobile quest [Dis]connected reveals another issue regarding corporate cybersecurity. According to...

Nvidia aims to bring AI to every industry

ChatGPT is just the start of a rapid uptake of artificial intelligence (AI) across the board. With computing now advancing at what he called "lightspeed," Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang has announced a broad set of partnerships with Google, Microsoft, Oracle and...

BMW starts global rollout of Nvidia Omniverse

BMW Group is going digital-first by using the virtual world to optimise layouts, robotics and logistics systems years before production really starts. The automaker is expanding its use of the Nvidia Omniverse platform for building and operating industrial metaverse...

Data and analytics teams struggle to add value

Less than half of data and analytics (D&A) leaders (44%) reported that their team is effective in providing value to their organisation, according to a new Gartner survey. Chief data and analytics officers (CDAOs) must focus on presence, persistence and...

PC monitor shipments hit record low, but recovery expected

Along with the struggling PC market, PC monitor shipments contracted 18,3% year over year in the fourth quarter of 2022 (4Q22) leading to an annual decline of 5,9% for the full year 2022, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly PC...

Smart metering to generate $60bn by 2027

A new study from Juniper Research has found that hardware, connectivity and service revenue from smart meter deployments, and in use, will exceed $60-billion in 2027; up from $41-billion in 2023. This 44% growth reflects how smart meters are becoming critical to...

Campus switch market hits record high

Worldwide campus switch sales concluded 2022 on a high note: sales had already reached a record in 3Q 2022, but they broke that record again in 4Q 2022. According to a Dell'Oro report, all regions experienced robust growth during the quarter, except China, which...

Nvidia lets any enterprise access an AI supercomputer

Nvidia has announced Nvidia DGX Cloud, an AI supercomputing service that gives enterprises immediate access to the infrastructure and software needed to train advanced models for generative AI and other groundbreaking applications. DGX Cloud provides dedicated...

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Transforming customer experience in retail

From virtual reality dressing rooms and drone deliveries, to iPads in store and targeted mobile advertising, the retail sector is arguably at the forefront of technological innovation. The industry's focus on data driven information with organisations merging the...

Why it’s critical to combat cloud sprawl

Not long ago, cloud was seen as a fad--something for start-ups to take a chance with, but hardly a serious choice for enterprise IT. Now, it's increasingly the preferred method of accessing and delivering technology, writes Brendan McAravey, country manager at Citrix...

Absa launches online self-service investment platform

Absa is pleased to announce the launch of its very own online investment platform, Virtual Investor, which harnesses technology to lower fees to investors. This is an online self-service investment platform that uses artificial intelligence and computer algorithms to...

Building talent, developing tech leaders from within

South African companies are in dire need of skilled and experienced ICT professionals, particularly software developers, coders and data analysts. As a result, for those companies that employ these professionals, staff retention is an ongoing challenge. While many...

Maxwell Technology enters the LTE connectivity space

Paratus Telecommunications South Africa, through its subsidiary Maxwell Technology, has partnered with Rain to provide a range of LTE products called Max-LTE. Customers can expect affordable rates, with speeds of between 20Mbps and 50Mbps. Wireless Business Solutions...

Kaspersky Lab holds cybersecurity activations in schools

Kaspersky Lab, in partnership with Active Education, have embarked on a series of interactive cybersecurity roadshows at selected schools in Johannesburg and Cape Town - aimed at driving top of mind awareness around online safety. The activations, aimed at children...

Technological workplace revolution felt mainly by women

On paper, there is no doubt that women have made great progress in the workplace - in Europe, the percentage of women represented on large company boards has almost doubled over the past five years to 25%. Women also outnumber male university graduates in 95 of 144...

Protect your communications network and IP

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has become an integral aspect of modern day businesses around the globe, taking the productivity of your workforce to new heights by making yourself available to your clients from remote locations where before, this was not a...

Xerox leads Quocirca Managed Print Services Market Landscape report

Xerox continues to maintain the leadership position in worldwide managed print services (MPS), according to the latest market landscape report by analyst research group Quocirca. The 2017 rankings mark Xerox's eighth year as the front-runner. Xerox's MPS offerings are...

Triple-digit growth for enterprise DevOps leader

XebiaLabs, a leader in DevOps and Continuous Delivery software, represented in South Africa by 9th BIT Consulting, has completed 2016 with triple-digit growth. XebiaLabs is the only Enterprise DevOps vendor focused one hundred percent on Continuous Delivery, with its...

IT Change and Project Manager – Gauteng Centurion

Purpose of the job:To manage and facilitate all change management initiatives and ensure projects meet objectives on time and on budget by increasing employee adoption and usage within operational initiatives, projects, and facilitate and foster a structured approach...

Agille IT Project Manager at Ntice Search

An innovative and rapidly expanding Tech company, has a permanent vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced Agile IT Project Manager, based in Umhlanga.We are looking for an enthusiastic IT Project Manager who will be responsible for developing Project Plans...

Senior Python Engineer

This role can be fully remote. Our client makes online commerce and digital payment acceptance easier and more accessible across all Africa. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, we work with small and largemerchants to provide a complete toolkit to accept, manage and...

Fullstack Java Developer

Description: Join a Titan in the automotive industry who are on the hunt for a Fullstack Java Developer. Work in dynamic teams with the latest in technology on a fantastic hybrid model and the opportunity to travel internationally. Essential Skills Requirements: AWS...

Agille IT Project Manager at Ntice Search – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga

An innovative and rapidly expanding Tech company, has a permanent vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced Agile IT Project Manager, based in Umhlanga.We are looking for an enthusiastic IT Project Manager who will be responsible for developing Project Plans...

Senior Python Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

This role can be fully remote. Our client makes online commerce and digital payment acceptance easier and more accessible across all Africa. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, we work with small and largemerchants to provide a complete toolkit to accept, manage and...

Fullstack Java Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Description: Join a Titan in the automotive industry who are on the hunt for a Fullstack Java Developer. Work in dynamic teams with the latest in technology on a fantastic hybrid model and the opportunity to travel internationally. Essential Skills Requirements: AWS...

Database Administrator (SQL, Windows, Linux, NoSQL) (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic FinTech company, specializing in eCommerce, is seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) who is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of database systems. This includes ensuring data confidentiality, integrity,...

T24 APPLICATION SPECIALIST AND DEVELOPER

Job Mission / Objective:To maintain smooth day to day operation of Access Bank's T24 environment and to ensure minimal to zero downtime. Overall management and co-ordination of all T24 software development, implementation and support. Impact on Business ResultsThis...

IT Technician at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd

· Troubleshoot and resolve issues with CCTV software and hardware components.· Perform regular maintenance and updates on access control software and hardware.· Install and configure network switches, routers, and firewalls to support security systems.· Ensure the...

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