Global IT spending set to grow 10,8%, hitting $6,15trn

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6,15-trillion in 2026, up 10,8% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “AI infrastructure growth remains rapid despite concerns about an AI bubble, with spending rising across AI‑related hardware and...

At 140 years old, Mercedes-Benz unveils Nvidia-powered S-Class

Mercedes-Benz is marking 140 years of automotive innovation with a new S-Class built for the AI era, bringing together automotive safety and Nvidia’s advanced autonomous driving platform to enable a level 4-ready architecture designed for trust. The new S-Class with...

AI platforms lean towards region-specific infrastructure

By 2027, 35% of countries will be locked into region-specific AI platforms using proprietary contextual data, according to Gartner, which also predicts that platform lock-in will rise from 5% to 35% by 2027. “Countries with digital sovereignty goals are increasing...

Another positive year expected for salaries in 2026

Supported by positive economic developments, record-high commodity prices, a stronger rand, and low inflation, real salary increases are expected this year, according to an analysis by PayInc. The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks net salaries of approximately...

Webb captures celestial fireworks around a forming star

The cosmos seems to come alive with a crackling explosion of pyrotechnics in this new image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. Taken with Webb's MIRI (Mid-Infrared Instrument), this fiery hourglass marks the scene of a very young object in the process of becoming...

Collaboration, tech key to SME growth

Growing a business in tough economic times is no easy feat. For small businesses in South Africa specifically, socio-economic factors are further compounded by issues of political uncertainty, volatile global markets, rising operating costs, and the often lonely path...

Are you making some of these common cloud strategy mistakes?

A cloud strategy is a concise viewpoint on the role of cloud computing in the organisation. However, business and IT leaders continue to make 10 common mistakes when crafting their cloud strategy, according to Gartner. "A good cloud strategy should be a short and...

Ransomware accounts for 40% of total cyberattacks in Q3

One of the world's top private threat intelligence teams, Cisco Talos, has released its latest quarterly report examining incident response trends and global cyberthreats. "Today, more than ever - in an increasingly connected and digital age - cybersecurity is of the...

Improved decision-making could support sustainable lending

Almost two-thirds (62%) of businesses believe that artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are radically transforming the way they do business. This is according to the 2022 Business and Consumer Insight Report conducted by Forrester Consulting on...

Power-efficient supercomputer adds muscle to scientific problems

A new supercomputer operated by the Flatiron Institute in New York City tops the latest Green500 List of the most power-efficient supercomputers in the world. The revised list, which ranks supercomputers based on the number of floating-point operations per second...

Innovators shortlisted for Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

A shortlist of 15 African entrepreneurs and their pioneering technologies aimed at environmental rehabilitation, education, and human health and safety have been selected for the 2023 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, founded by the Royal Academy of...

Mobile, broadband the bright spots in Telkom results

Telkom SA delivered flat revenues as it continues to execute its growth strategy of migrating to new technologies. This, coupled with changes in the consumer product mix and increased operating expenses including costs related to load-shedding, saw group EBIDTA...

Tourism recovers to two-thirds of pre-pandemic levels

International tourism is on track to reach 65% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2022 as the sector continues to bounce back from the pandemic. An estimated 700-million tourists travelled internationally between January and September, more than double (+133%) the...

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Software testing helps Vula Mobile deliver medical care

Software and services company DVT is helping the innovative team at Vula Mobile to provide quality medical care to rural and remote patients with a range of software testing and test automation services for the award-winning Vula Mobile smartphone app. The brainchild...

Safety management and reporting software for IAG

Ideagen, a supplier of information management software to organisations in highly regulated industries, has secured a contract to provide International Airlines Group (IAG) with a safety and risk management and reporting software solution. IAG, parent company of Aer...

Generating energy value and creating agility is key

Energy security remains elusive on the African continent and is one of the biggest challenges engulfing the Utility sector, according to KPMG experts. The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that two out of three people in sub-Saharan Africa do not have access...

Digital Skills Academy steps up global growth

Digital Skills Academy, an institution offering advanced ICT training for working professionals, has expanded its reach to 25 countries in six continents across the globe as demand grows for ongoing ICT skills development in the workplace. The Academy's 2016 Impact...

Redstor restores student data after fire

Founded in 1963 as a comprehensive school and established as an academy in 2011, The Academy, Selsey forms part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT). This trust is the largest Multi-Academy Trust in the South of England comprising over 40 Primary and Secondary...

Fujitsu and Oracle launch Fujitsu SPARC M12 servers

Fujitsu and Oracle have announced the launch of Fujitsu SPARC M12, a new lineup of enterprise servers now available worldwide. Featuring Fujitsu's new SPARC64 XII processor, Fujitsu SPARC M12 servers achieve the world's highest per CPU core performance(1) in...

Keeping employees motivated through public holidays

For most, a series of closely grouped public holidays present a highly anticipated opportunity for a mini-holiday. However, the number of public holidays celebrated in South Africa during the course of April and early May this year, could pose a series of challenges...

BitCo expands a competitive connectivity landscape

National Internet and telephony service provider, BitCo, has launched its Maximise Channel Partner Programme. Their programme has been developed to enable any level of the ICT channel to maximise their business by leveraging off BitCo's Carrier Grade Fibre and...

Ransomware is not only file encryption

Ransomware is an ever-increasing threat worldwide, claiming new victims on a regular basis with no end in sight. The Check Point threat intelligence teams unpacks the issue. While most ransomware families prevent the victims from accessing their documents, pictures,...

Data the most valuable asset

Cybercrime is expected to cost businesses about R78 trillion by 2021, according to statistics quoted by Cisco Connect South Africa. The internet has created the perfect platform for cyber criminals to grow and prosper as they find ways around security systems and many...

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Project Manager with Agile at Cardinal Insurance Management Systems

Role DescriptionWe are seeking a Project Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and tracking of complex projects from start to finish. They work closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients to ensure that the...

WEB EAM Consultant – Gauteng Menlyn

Are you passionate about the automotive industry and have a knack for enterprise asset management? Our client, a global leader in luxury vehicles, is looking for a talented WEB EAM Consultant to join their dynamic team. ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: Expert JAVA EE...

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Claris FileMaker Developer (CPT Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of business solutions in the domain of IT architecture, execution & customer support seeks an experienced Claris FileMaker Developer to join its team. Your core role will be to develop and maintain custom solutions using Claris...

Automation Engineer at mecad

Well established company based in Durban is looking for an Automation Engineer to join their team. Job Requirements5+ years' minimum relative experienceProven experience in designing and implementing automated systemsStrong proficiency in PLC programming and...

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My client in Pretoria offers a fantastic work culture and opportunities to learn.They are currently looking for a BI Developer in the Microsoft stack.You will get exposure to ETL, BI as well as building dashboards. You will need to have excellent SQL and Power BI...

Claris FileMaker Developer (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Milnerton

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of business solutions in the domain of IT architecture, execution & customer support seeks an experienced Claris FileMaker Developer to join its team. Your core role will be to develop and maintain custom solutions using Claris...

Automation Engineer at mecad – KwaZulu-Natal Prospecton

Well established company based in Durban is looking for an Automation Engineer to join their team. Job Requirements5+ years' minimum relative experienceProven experience in designing and implementing automated systemsStrong proficiency in PLC programming and...

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