PC shipments tank as memory crunch bites

Worldwide PC shipments fell 4,9% year-over-year in Q2 2026 to 68,2-million units, according to IDC — the first decline after nine consecutive quarters of growth. A persistent memory chip shortage drove the reversal, pushing vendors to pull inventory forward as far as...

AI, cross-border trade reshape e-commerce in SA

AI could soon choose what we buy, sustainability has shifted from nice-to-have to non-negotiable, and second-hand shopping is rapidly becoming mainstream, according to DHL’s E-Commerce Trends Report 2026. Based on survey findings from 29 000 online shoppers and 5 800...

How air transport industry plans to move 10bn passengers a year

It really sounds like a frequent flyer’s dream: Borders cleared in 10 seconds; weather delays cut by 65%; lost luggage down 90%; AI continually driving efficiency. But all this is becoming reality, says the SITA Impact Report 2025, documenting a year of customer-led...

Euclid space telescope marks a milestone in cosmic history

The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope has discovered 31 of the most ancient quasars ever found - and two of these giant and dazzling galaxy cores, powered by gargantuan black holes, are the earliest quasars yet observed in cosmic history. They shone with...

People-centric AI strategy key to retaining top talent

By 2027, half of enterprises lacking a comprehensive AI people strategy will lose their top AI talent to competitors who prioritise workforce enablement over basic adoption, says Gartner. The Gartner Global Labor Market Survey, conducted in 1Q26, surveyed 12...

Adoption of digitalisation set to boost digital health

The global digital health market is anticipated to reach more than $1,83-trillion by 2033 – at a CAGR of 23,4% from 2026 to 2033, according to Grand View Research. This market growth will be driven by various factors. These include the proliferation of smartphones,...

AI will take over half of all cybersecurity incident responses by 2028

At least 50% percent of all enterprise cybersecurity incident response efforts will focus on incidents involving custom-built AI-driven applications by 2028, according to Gartner. Christopher Mixter, vice-president analyst at Gartner, explains: “AI is evolving...

New gambling craze puts crypto credibility at risk

Five-minute Bitcoin bets, the new craze sweeping crypto, is more akin to gambling not investing, and could damage the reputation of a serious financial asset. This is the warning from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, as ultra-short-term cryptocurrency wagers surge in...

Nvidia helps Hyundai accelerate next-gen autonomous driving

Nvidia has announced an expanded collaboration with Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation to advance next-generation autonomous driving technologies built on the Nvidia Drive Hyperion autonomous vehicle development platform. The collaboration brings together...

Reforming global trade rules key to supporting developing economies

The rules governing global trade are under increasing strain, raising questions about whether the international trading system can continue to support development in an era of geopolitical rivalry and policy uncertainty. In the latest edition of the Global Trade...

IoT expansion drives switch sales

Campus Switch revenue grew in the fourth quarter of 2025 despite a drop in average selling price of nearly every port speed, according to a new report from Dell’Oro Group. “Most vendors raised prices in the past few months, but ASPs remained low in 4Q 2025 with list...

Iran government cracks down on Starlink systems

The intelligence ministry in Iran, which has once again shut down Internet access in the country as the war rages, is clamping down on the Starlink systems some users are still employing to communicate with the outside world. According to the state news agency Tasnim,...

Infostealers caught mimicking Claude Code, OpenClaw and others

In March 2026, Kaspersky Threat Research has identified a new malicious campaign targeted at developers looking for installation instructions for Claude Code, a development agent created by Anthropic. When searching for “Claude Code download”, sponsored advertisements...

Preparing for AI’s impact on data and analytics

AI is expected to have an impact across all aspects of data and analytics (D&A) including leadership, governance, talent, market dynamics, the need for context, and the world beyond text-based models, according to the latest predictions from Gartner. “The pace of...

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Change management is the real game changer

Digital transformation is accelerating across industries, with one truth becoming clearer – technology alone doesn’t drive success, people do. “Digital transformation is no longer optional, it is a strategic imperative,” says Paul Raath, change management expert at...

Turn behaviour change into behaviour constancy

Customer loyalty is a figurative holy grail of business. Why? Long-term customers have a higher lifetime value to companies, while acquiring a new customer can be between five and 25 times more expensive than retaining an existing one. By Riaz Galant, commercial...

New global channel chief for Mimecast

Mimecast has appointed Michael McCollough as senior vice-president of worldwide partners and alliances – a pivotal hire as the company. The company is currently expanding its global partner ecosystem, with a particular emphasis on MSPs. McCollough has held leadership...

Honest Components will source hard-to-find and discontinued components

Honest Components (HCI), a supplier of obsolete and hard-to-find electronic board-level components, has launched a new online database housing over 3 000 legacy and discontinued parts, all searchable via www.honestcomponents.com. “The database is a vital tool for...

Acronis and Metrofile Cloud partner on disaster recovery

Acronis, a global specialist in cyber protection, has named Metrofile Cloud as its premier Disaster Recovery (DR) partner in southern Africa. Metrofile Cloud specialises in mitigating downtime and safeguarding data for its clients during instances such as technical...

IIE implements learning management system

The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), has designed a comprehensive education technology ecosystem with Brightspace from D2L. Brightspace is a learning management system (LMS) that integrates advanced digital tools, artificial intelligence (AI) and...

Syspro partners with Versori

Syspro has announced a strategic partnership with Versori, a UK-based provider of AI-driven integration platforms. Through Versori’s agentic integration platform, Syspro will launch an initial 25 pre-built, production-ready integrations over the next six months. These...

ERP is more critical than ever for SA companies

South African companies are transforming their operations with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems that streamline processes, boost productivity and unlock real-time insights across the organisation. By Anthony Poltera, value prototyping lead at SAP Africa As...

AI inference yields value for Africa’s businesses

Every second, millions of AI models across the world are processing loan applications, detecting fraudulent transactions, and diagnosing medical conditions generating billions in business value. Yet most organisations are still struggling to bridge the gap between AI...

BFSI industries seize the GenAI opportunity for greater inclusion

South Africa's Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sectors are on the cusp of a transformation, fueled by the nation’s ambitious digital agenda and the burgeoning potential of artificial intelligence (AI). By Langa Dube, country head and executive...

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Business Analyst – Specialist at Datonomy Solutions

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Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Test Analyst to lead testing activities across complex initiatives, ensuring high quality software delivery and continuous improvement within the quality engineering function. This role combines hands on testing with...

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