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...

Apple enters the GenAI fray with Apple Intelligence

Apple has debuted Apple Intelligence, its personal intelligence system for iPhone, iPad and Mac that combines generative models with personal context to deliver useful and relevant intelligence. Apple Intelligence is integrated into iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS...

Growth subdued in stagnant PC sector

The worldwide traditional PC market is expected to remain flat in 2024 with shipments reaching 260,2-million units - despite economic improvements and a new category of PCs with onboard neural processing units (NPU), colloquially dubbed AI PCs, according to the IDC...

HR leaders play key role in corporate connectedness

HR leaders must equip managers to drive culture connectedness among employees as 60% of hybrid knowledge workers report their direct manager is one of the top two influences on their connection to organisational culture, according to Gartner. A December 2021 Gartner...

US parents call for crypto education in schools

According to an analysis by BanklessTimes.com, 64% of US parents would like to see crypto education established in schools. BanklessTimes CEO, Jonathan Merry, comments: "It is encouraging to see that parents are starting to realize the importance of crypto education....

Cellular IoT gateway market reached $1,15bn in 2021

Berg Insight has found that than 4,5-million cellular IoT gateways were shipped globally during 2021, at a total market value of approximately $1,15-billion. Annual sales grew at a rate of 14% as demand recovered following the Covid-19 pandemic. The industry...

Teraco completes hyperscale data centre expansion

Teraco has completed first phase of JB4, its new hyperscale data centre addition to the Bredell Campus in Ekurhuleni. The new facility supports the growing demand by enterprises and cloud providers for data centre capacity. JB4 offers highly resilient and secure...

PMI sees slight improvement

The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose from 48.2 index points in September to 50 in October. This is slightly better than the average recorded during the previous quarter (49.6). However, the Transnet strike and faltering global demand...

Anton Herbst exits long career in IT distribution

Industry veteran Anton Herbst, currently CEO of Tarsus On Demand (TOD) and Tarsus Technology Group (TTG) has resigned his positions at the group with effect from 31 January 2023. Gary Pickford, currently chief commercial officer of Tarsus Distribution, will take on...

Most employees regard AI as a co-worker

Despite the popular belief that organisations derive value from artificial intelligence (AI) at the expense of the individuals they employ, and that AI-powered automation can lead to the displacement of workers, 60% of employees view AI as a co-worker and not a job...

Tablet, Chromebook shipments still in decline

Worldwide tablet shipments were down 8,8% year over year in the third quarter of 2022 (3Q22), totaling 38,6-million units, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. This was the...

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Legitimate software is an investment

Many SME owners across Africa believe that pirating their business software is a good way to save money. However, the reality is that purchasing legitimate software licences yields powerful return on investment (ROI) and allows organisations to eliminate the heavy...

HP’s mini workstation targets designers

HP South Africa has launched the Z2 Mini Workstation, created for the design community. The HP Z2 Mini Workstation is three times more powerful than a business-class PC mini, the height of an espresso cup and the epitome of elegance. This device has a recommended...

Faster speeds with Epson Ink Tank System printers

Epson has announced the latest additions to its range of Ink Tank System (ITS) printers, with improved speeds and a new borderless photo printing feature available in the L382, L386, L486 printer models. These advances add to an already appealing range of printers...

Definitive steps to outsourcing a partner

Outsourcing can potentially add value, cut costs, support business growth and enhance customer-business relationships. An impressive list of attributes that sometimes mask the reality that selecting the wrong outsourcing partner can result in the business experiencing...

Avaya debuts UC cloud in Algeria

Avaya and Icosnet have announced a strategic partnership to jointly provide unified Ccommunications (UC) technologies from a cloud platform in Algeria. With growing demand for advanced connectivity and communications solutions, the new cloud-based offering will bring...

The right battery for industry’s solar needs

Effectively harnessing South Africa's abundant solar energy in a business environment offers both environmental and cost-saving benefits. However, when introducing a solar solution, many companies find themselves facing unexpected challenges due to incorrect set-up...

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As more consumers embrace the ease and convenience of accessing banking services through their mobile devices, it is becoming more essential for them to protect themselves from fraudsters by constantly keeping up to date with the latest apps and security measures....

Embracing a smart city through connectivity

The growth of connected devices is resulting in an increased awareness of the benefits of a smart city. And while many see Africa as lagging in this regard, Kenya is leading the charge to embrace this new technology-rich eco-system. Riaan Graham, sales director for...

RSA Litho boosts digital investment with Xerox

RSA Litho, a Cape Town based commercial print services business, has enhanced its investment in high-end digital printing technology with the purchase of a Xerox 1000 and Xerox Versant 80 press from Oxbow. The company, which has a 50-year track record of delivering...

Mobile app drives Tanzanian birth registrations

Tigo continues to support the Tanzania government's under-five birth registration initiative through an innovative mobile application that is accelerating provisioning of birth certificates for children under the age of five. The under-five birth registration drive,...

Development Team Lead: C# – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

Responsibilities/Tasks Implementing code that can be reused on multiple platformsBreaking down complex issues into smaller manageable tasksSupport existing and develop new functionality and componentsUnderstand existing product and domain elements and work with...

Intermediate C# Developer – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

Responsibilities/Tasks: Implementing code that can be reused on multiple platformsBreaking down complex issues into smaller manageable tasksSupport existing and develop new functionality and components.Understand existing product and domain elements and work with...

Head of SALT Software Engineering – Western Cape Cape Town

A well-established research business is seeking to appoint a Head of SALT Software EngineeringMain Purpose of job: Lead a team of Software EngineersQualification:PhD(Eng) + 5 years; or MEng/MSc(Eng) + 7 years; or BEng/BSc(Eng) + 9 years, practical experience in the...

Vue.JS Developer

We're looking for a Developer whose main focus will be Vue Development, but who can also add value, and has experience using, Java and Spring Boot. You will have the opportunity to work with team members in South Africa, Ireland and America.Your expertise:Intermediate...

Project Manager at Innovative Staffing Solution

Project development support.Participate in the investigation and analysis of incidents as and when required.Ensure the documentation management is up to the company requirements.Reporting of near misses, incidents, hazards, and injuries to line manager within the time...

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My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for Test Automation Engineer to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Experience Degree or Diploma in Information Technology or relevant diplomaISTQB Certification3+ years of...

BI Data Analyst I

Role:To support and maintain the data warehouse in line with the data model; metadata repository and to provide business intelligence analysis through performing strategic and operational support.Job ResponsibilitiesStructure data into compliance standards by adhering...

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We're looking for a Developer whose main focus will be Vue Development, but who can also add value, and has experience using, Java and Spring Boot. You will have the opportunity to work with team members in South Africa, Ireland and America.Your expertise:Intermediate...

Test Automation Engineer – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for Test Automation Engineer to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Experience Degree or Diploma in Information Technology or relevant diplomaISTQB Certification3+ years of...

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