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....

Critical Claude code flaws exposed

Check Point Research's recent identification of critical vulnerabilities in Anthropic’s Claude Code is a cause for concern, particularly for African organisations. This is the word from Hendrik de Bruin, head of security consulting: SADC at Check Point Software, who...

IT upgrades put Khoi-San traditional names on official documents

Khoi-San traditional names can now be used on official documents. Minister of Home Affairs Dr Leon Schreiber handed over the first smart ID produced by the Department of Home Affairs and Government Printing Works that records a Khoi-San traditional name, following the...

AI-driven digital workplaces to accelerate in 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) dominated digital workplaces in 2025, fuelling trends such as the rising adoption of agentic AI, increased platform interoperability, expansion of contact centers, greater support for sales teams and growing popularity of mobile solutions....

Data centres could be the spark Africa’s power sector needs

A quarter of the way into the 21st century, digital technology has infiltrated the daily lives of billions of people to an incredible degree across the globe - but not everywhere … yet. By NJ Ayuk, executive chairman of the African Energy Chamber As digital...

AI set to dominate in 2026

Across the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (CEEMETA) region, the pace of AI adoption has moved from steady to rapid. By Mohammed Amin, senior vice-president: CEEMETA at Dell Technologies What felt ambitious just a year ago is now baseline....

External enterprise storage grows 2,1%

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Enterprise Storage Systems Tracker, the external OEM enterprise storage systems (ESS) market grew 2,1% year-over-year (YoY) in the third quarter of 2025 reaching $8-billion in vendor revenue....

Scammers are phishing for Stranger Things fans

As the anticipated final season of Stranger Things begins streaming, Kaspersky cybersecurity experts are alerting fans to a wave of scams designed to exploit their excitement. Fraudsters are offering downloads of the new episodes or posing as if they can provide free...

Business travel’s hot list for 2026

Business travel in 2025 was characterised by disruption: regional conflict, extreme weather, strikes and - most recently - an unexpected Airbus software update which grounded more than 6 000 flights worldwide. On a positive note, business travel is showing strong...

Meta’s acquisition of Manus signals shift for AI models

Meta Platforms has acquired Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI) startup Manus. Murthy Grandhi, company profiles analyst at GlobalData, believes Meta is making one of its clearest wagers yet on autonomous AI. “Agreeing to acquire Manus is a move that...

Seasonal attacks define trends for Q1

Each year, South Africa experiences a rise in cybercrime during the festive season. By Ameera Cassoojee, cybersecurity sales specialist at Cisco South Africa Although most public warnings focus on consumers, the underlying tactics are the same ones that drive many of...

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Trend Micro delivers AI-powered threat detection

Trend Micro has announced new AI-powered threat detection capabilities designed specifically for enterprises embracing AI at scale. This effort brings together Trend’s deep security expertise with Nvidia accelerated computing and Nvidia AI Enterprise software,...

Audio Overviews now include Swahili, Afrikaans

Google is expanding access to Audio Overviews, which transform documents into engaging, podcast-style conversations, to over 50 languages — including Swahili and Afrikaans. NotebookLM is an AI-powered learning assistant that helps users better understand complex...

VFS Global Leverages SAP for cross-border mobility

VFS Global, the world-leading provider of visa, consular and technology services to governments and diplomatic missions, will leverage SAP software to help it develop leading-edge AI-powered digital solutions for cross-border mobility and citizen services....

Kenya POP strengthens East Africa’s internet ecosystem

Workonline Communications has strengthened its presence in East Africa with the launch of a new Point of Presence (POP) at iColo’s NBO1 data center in Nairobi, Kenya. As East Africa continues to establish itself as a digital innovation hub, robust connectivity is...

FNB debuts Fincents financial literacy platform

FNB has launched its new online financial education hub, www.fincents.co.za, in a bid to ramp up its consumer education efforts and improve financial literacy outcomes among South African communities. The website, which is open to all South Africans regardless of...

Reama AI Technology wins EUPD Research Top Innovation Award 2025

Reama AI Technology, a player in the intelligent renewable energy space and member of the Intel Liftoff technology accelerator programme, has been named a winner of the EUPD Research Top Innovation Award 2025 in the category of AI Solutions for its work on an...

Embrace innovation and sustainability for a future-ready industry

By Chris Lloyd, chief product engineering officer at Syspro In recent years, the manufacturing sector has embarked on a journey of transformation driven by disruptive technologies and a heightened focus on sustainability. Now, more than ever, to remain competitive and...

ERP owners can turn payroll and HR into data-driven value creators

Are there skills gaps in your business? What is the cost of hiring and onboarding a new employee? How should you forecast for overtime? What will your upcoming expense costs look like? Is there an easier and faster way to predict and prepare employee bonuses and tax...

Building a global coalition for ethical AI in finance

The AI revolution is upon us, and its impact will be profound. By Aaron Harris, chief technology officer of Sage A record 28% of venture capital investment went to AI startups in Q2 2024. While, in the world of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) more than 90%...

Senior Python Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is eagerly seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Python Developer with a strong focus on Flask and Django. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]PythonFlaskDjangoWeb ApplicationRestful APIShould you meet the...

SAP CO Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you a highly skilled SAP CO Consultant with deep S/4HANA experience looking for your next big challenge? Our client, a dynamic leader in the alcohol and distribution industry, is seeking a Senior SAP Controlling (CO) Consultant to drive finance transformation and...

Software Developer II

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Software Developer II to join our Sandton based client on a 12-month hybrid contract role.A skilled Software Developer II...

Software Developer II – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Software Developer II to join our Sandton based client on a 12-month hybrid contract role.A skilled Software Developer II...

Project Manager

The role involves offering project management services to company program managers and management for Engineering, Technology Research, and Development initiatives aimed at facilitating the construction of the major Radio Astronomy facilities. This includes leading...

Senior Database Administrator at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

The Senior Database Administrator is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and securing the organizations database environments, with a primary focus on Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle MySQL platforms. The role ensures optimal performance,...

Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

The role involves offering project management services to company program managers and management for Engineering, Technology Research, and Development initiatives aimed at facilitating the construction of the major Radio Astronomy facilities. This includes leading...

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