Growing energy demand will limit ambitious climate goals

The global economy is on the cusp of a major shift where most of future global energy demand growth will come from emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). The new realities of meeting this demand alongside the need for energy security, resilience and...

AI spend soars to unprecedented levels

Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2,7-trillion in 2026, a 49,5% increase year-over-year, according to Gartner. “Demand for AI infrastructure (including AI-optimised IaaS, AI-optimised servers, AI network fabric, AI processing semiconductors and devices)...

Defences improve, but ransomware still threatens SA businesses

Almost two-thirds (63%) of ransomware incidents in South Africa resulted in data being encrypted over the past year, according to the new State of Ransomware in South Africa 2026 report from Sophos. This is above the global average of 56% and an increase from the 60%...

20 years on and gender gap parity is fracturing

Twenty years after the World Economic Forum first measured the global gender gap, the world is closer to parity than ever, but progress is fragile, with gains reversing in some areas, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2026. Women now reach senior leadership in...

Evolving DevOps models set to formalise the developer process

The evolving DevOps landscape in 2025 will prioritize centralized developer portals, enhance integration expertise to drive enterprise digital transformation. With platform engineering playing a pivotal role, businesses are poised to overcome production...

Global semiconductor revenue to drop 11% in 2023

Global semiconductor revenue is projected to decline 11,2% in 2023, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. In 2022, the market totaled $599,6-billion, which was marginal growth of 0,2% from 2021. The short-term outlook for the semiconductor market has...

IT market resilient as cloud slows, non-cloud spend declines

IT market performance remained patchy in April, with some vendors and resellers experiencing a sharp decline in growth while others continued to benefit from long-term enterprise commitment to cloud, digital transformation and security investments. In its latest...

Nvidia partners with Teraco

Nvidia has partnered with Teraco as a DGX-ready data centre facility and colocation provider. As a select member of this programme, Teraco can deliver robust infrastructure that meets the ever-increasing demands of AI-powered applications, machine learning, and...

Open Banking set to surge

A new study from Juniper Research has found that Open Banking usage will grow by 470% over the next four years, with the total number of API (application programming interface) calls generated via Open Banking to exceed 580-billion by 2027, from 102-billion in 2023....

Clone phishing can trick even the most cautious users

A survey by NordVPN showed that 84% of users had experienced social engineering behavior in the past, and more than a third of them have fallen victim to phishing email scams. Now, experts say that a new type of phishing has started to emerge recently -- clone...

Robotic system a first for SA private healthcare

Robotic assisted surgery using the da Vinci Xi surgical system has recently been established at Netcare Pretoria East Hospital. This robotic system is the first of its kind to be installed in the private sector in the country. The hospital is the fourth in the Netcare...

SAP to embed IBM Watson AI

SAP and IBM have announced that IBM Watson technology will be embedded into SAP solutions to provide new AI-driven insights and automation. SAP will use IBM Watson capabilities to power its digital assistant in SAP Start , which provides a unified entry point for...

Look beyond passwords to protect data

Tomorrow (Thursday 4 May) is World Password Day, an annual initiative that promotes better password habits. Duane Nicol, cybersecurity expert at Mimecast, says passwords are often a weak link in security. An increase in regular security awareness training has made...

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10 reasons why cybercriminals target smartphones

Smartphones have become a central part of our lives, allowing us to perform all sorts of tasks that make our everyday existence easier and more enjoyable. But, while they aim to heighten convenience, there is a real feeling that smartphones are becoming a bigger...

Are next-gen technologies putting service provider profits at risk?

There is no doubt that technology has helped to put the consumer into the driving seat, allowing users to influence the way in which organisations conduct business today. In fact, according to Forrester's "2017 Predictions: Dynamics That Will Shape The Future In The...

Riverbed launches SteelFusion 5.0 with NAS support

Riverbed Technology today announced Riverbed SteelFusion 5.0, which includes new support of Network Attached Storage (NAS), enhancing the flexibility and ease of managing remote and branch office IT. Riverbed SteelFusion is the only solution which provides the ability...

How to run a cost-effective payroll

Employees who are paid efficiently, accurately and on time are productive and profitable, which is why payroll administration is a high-return investment for every organisation. "But payroll administration needn't be expensive," says Lavine Haripersad, director of the...

The rise of AI in the job market

Artificial intelligence (AI) can no longer be considered the stuff of science fiction, writes Frank Rizzo, technology sector leader at KPMG in South Africa. In fact, it has evolved to such an extent that many companies will soon be using elements of it to streamline...

Metrofile shows positive growth, increases dividend

JSE-listed Metrofile Holdings has reported positive growth results for the six months ended 31 December, 2016. In its first set of non-normalised results in three years, Metrofile, a market leader in records and information management, has posted increased revenue,...

Transform your intranet with cloud

Cloud-based software delivery models are quickly becoming the 'new normal' in enterprise IT, writes Marc Fletcher, head of marketing and business development at Intervate, a T-Systems company. In a recent survey by analyst firm International Data Corporation (IDC), in...

Is wireless an advantageous alternative to fibre?

Eckart Zollner, head of business development at Jasco Group, weighs up the pros and cons of wireless versus fibre. Fibre to the premises (FTTx), be it home or office, is a very hot topic at the moment. Virtually everybody living or working in urban areas has seen some...

Manual processes put database development at risk

Agile development ideas have come a long way over the past few years, from a set of interesting principles with the potential to change the face of software development, management and deployment, to an effective set of tools and methodologies that significantly...

Why you should care about EPM

Allan Saffy, director: EPM solutions at Decision Inc, unwraps why enterprise performance management (EPM) is an essential tool for the successful chief financial officer. Consistent, profitable growth - these are the words which define one of the biggest challenges...

PHP Laravel Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A prestigious digital command hub situated in Cape Town is in search of a skilled PHP / Laravel Software Developer with a strong stature to create software through code composition, rectify code issues, and oversee system testing and validation alongside...

Mid / Senior Software Engineer & Architect

Join a tech start-up improving lives in Africa by providing affordable solar-powered electricity and smartphones through a network of agents and merchants.The young, hardworking team values flexibility and output over office hours, emphasizing cost-efficiency and...

FullStack C# Developer

Our client is seeking a dedicated individual to own the role, manage traffic for development-related tasks, manage internal and external client expectations and maintain our WebFlo Software using C#, JavaScript and SQL Server. Key Requirements A bachelor's degree in...

Software Engineer at QES

My client based in Stellenbosch is currently looking for a Solutions Engineer / Full-stack Developer to join them Hybrid work model Specifically, we need a skilled full-stack developer (or someone with a similar skillset) to join our South African Solutions...

Network Security Engineer

Join Our Tech Revolution: Become Our Next IT Maestro! Are you ready to groove with technology and make a real impact? We're on the lookout for a passionate and skilled IT Operations Specialist who thrives in a dynamic environment! If you have the experience and flair...

Mid / Senior Software Engineer & Architect – Western Cape Cape Town

Join a tech start-up improving lives in Africa by providing affordable solar-powered electricity and smartphones through a network of agents and merchants.The young, hardworking team values flexibility and output over office hours, emphasizing cost-efficiency and...

FullStack C# Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is seeking a dedicated individual to own the role, manage traffic for development-related tasks, manage internal and external client expectations and maintain our WebFlo Software using C#, JavaScript and SQL Server. Key Requirements A bachelor's degree in...

Software Engineer at QES – Western Cape Stellenbosch

My client based in Stellenbosch is currently looking for a Solutions Engineer / Full-stack Developer to join them Hybrid work model Specifically, we need a skilled full-stack developer (or someone with a similar skillset) to join our South African Solutions...

Network Security Engineer – Gauteng Midrand

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Senior ERP Consultant

We are looking for interesting people to join a dynamic team of happy and talented humans. If you are looking for a company that provides more than just being a number and want to grow and be offered the opportunity to expand your knowledge, then this is for...

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