IDC slashes PC outlook amid memory shortages, supply chain disruptions
Amid ongoing memory and supply chain disruptions, IDC has made significant downward revisions to its PC and tablet outlook. According to the latest data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker, global PC...
UCT and partners uncover vast hidden supercluster behind the Milky Way
Astronomers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) – working with colleagues from Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (France), Swinburne University of Technology (Australia) and the INAF Osservatorio Astronomico di Cagliari (Italy) – have uncovered the true scale of one...
How leading organisations are making AI work
The World Economic Forum has released a new report revealing successful AI stories that are already delivering measurable performance gains and how pioneering organisations are moving beyond experimentation to achieve impact at scale. As investment accelerates and...
Windows 11 upgrades pushed global PC shipment growth over 9% in 2025
Worldwide PC shipments totaled 71,5-million units in the fourth quarter of 2025, a 9,3% increase from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to preliminary results by Gartner. For the full year, worldwide PC shipments totaled more than 270-million units, a 9,1%...
The C-suite in 2026 is optimistic, disciplined, flexible and AI-powered
The C-suite is entering 2026 with bolstered confidence. According to International Workplace Group’s latest State of the C-Suite report, 95% of CEOs are optimistic about 2026 and 84% expect global economic conditions to improve, after a year marked by economic...
New scam exploits OpenAI’s teamwork features
Kaspersky has detected a scam tactic leveraging the OpenAI platform. Attackers are abusing OpenAI's organisation creation and team invitation features to send spam emails from legitimate OpenAI addresses, potentially tricking users into clicking scam links or calling...
Only 8% of top apps are quantum-resistant
The rapid development of quantum computing is raising significant security concerns – particularly with studies showing the just 8% of the most popular everyday-used apps are resilient. “Quantum computing is advancing rapidly, and it poses a threat to current...
Sienna Rose reopens AI content debate
Soul singer Sienna Rose has become popular on streaming services, earning upwards of $2 000 per week from downloads. But fans may be disappointed to learn that the artists, who has 3-million listeners on Spotify and uploaded a massive 45 tracks over a three-month...
SA tech business reaches Aurora Tech Award 2026 semi-finals
A South African tech business has been named among the Top 30 semi-finalists for the Aurora Tech Award 2026, a global initiative established by inDrive that recognises the most promising female-led technology startups from emerging markets. Among the organisations in...
Search engines still outperform GenAI
Only about one-third of consumers believe GenAI chatbots are as effective as search engines for learning new information, according to a survey by Gartner. GenAI tools may be transforming search behavior, but they are far from replacing traditional channels. Instead,...
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Developers can’t hide behind exemption clauses
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Smart technology boosts energy efficiency at Usave
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How AI’s exponential growth makes Internet access your new lifeline
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To keep critical data safe, open a gap
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It may be time to move away from tried and tested solutions
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Why fintechs should know about PEPs and PIPs
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Electronically-enabled algorithm supports better clinical decisions
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A well-established analytics and technology solutions provider delivering data-driven software products across multiple industries, is currently seeking a Software Engineer / Dev Ops to join their growing development team based in Cape Town.Job Title: Software...
Specialist Support Engineer – Gauteng Edenburg
?? Role PurposeTo provide enterprise-wide application support within an integrated run-and-build environment by ensuring the stability, performance, security, and continuous improvement of critical banking applications. The role combines DevOps practices, application...
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Decision Support System Developer
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A well-established analytics and technology solutions provider delivering data-driven software products across multiple industries, is currently seeking a Software Engineer / Dev Ops to join their growing development team based in Cape Town.Job Title: Software...
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ENVIRONMENT:A company providing digital trust and compliance solutions, enabling regulated organisations to operate securely and confidently in a digital world, is seeking an Intermediate Full Stack Software Developer with 4–6 years of professional C# experience. The...
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