Tech sales under the lash as consumers curb spending

South Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market is proving resilient so far in 2026, although retailers and brands in the tech and durables (T&D) sector are experiencing a number of challenges. This is according to NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa, which has...

Roman space telescope begins its quest to the dark universe

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun a three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit where it is hoped it will reveal the universe’s darkest secrets. The mission launched at 7:26 AM EDT Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch...

Crackdowns alone won’t stop online wildlife trafficking

A new major global review shows that platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube are fueling a fast-growing and difficult-to-track illegal wildlife trade. The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Annette Hübschle, a co-author of the study, says closing...

Nvidia’s quarter was bigger than TSMC’s entire year

Nvidia generated more revenue in a single quarter than the company that manufactures its chips generated in the whole of last year. This comparison puts the scale of the result into sharp focus, says deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. Nvidia reported quarterly revenue of...

Better environmental performance boosts profits, cuts costs

Sustainable practices in business are more than just an ethical responsibility; they make sound financial sense. In their Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management study, researchers from Kyushu University reveal that companies with better...

Climate hazards will slash corporate earnings

Businesses must act now to address growing climate risks or face steep financial losses, according to two new reports released today by the World Economic Forum. Companies that delay could see up to 7% of annual earnings wiped out by 2035 an impact akin to...

Year-over-year growth for global security appliance market

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Security Appliance Tracker, vendor revenue in the overall security appliance market grew 4,7% year over year in the fourth quarter of 2022 (4Q22) to $6,1-billion, representing a $274-million...

Cisco breaks record for enterprise WLAN shipments

Enterprise wireless LAN (WLAN) revenues defied gravity in the fourth quarter of 2022, hitting a record $3-billion and, despite a marked contraction in sales to China, Cisco shipped more WLAN units than it ever has after supply constraints were alleviated, says...

AMD adds Zen 4 to Epyc embedded processors

AMD has launched the 4th generation AMD Epyc Embedded 9004 Series processors, powered by Zen 4 architecture to provide technology and features for embedded networking, security/firewall and storage systems in cloud and enterprise computing as well as industrial edge...

OEMs launch 4th Gen Intel Xeon systems

On 10 January 2023, Intel officially launched its 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors (code-named Sapphire Rapids) for data centre customers around the globe. All major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and original design manufacturers (ODMs) are now...

Leverage economics, sustainability of cloud in the digital era

Kathy Gibson reports - The move to cloud is recognised as necessary for most organisations, but the journey to cloud is complex and can be challenging. IDC held its Cloud and Datacentre Roadshow in Johannesburg today (15 March 2023) to examine some of the challenges...

Economic activity slowdown mirrored in lower transactions

After two consecutive months of encouraging growth, the BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI) fell in February 2023, signalling the country's deteriorating economic activity. "At an index level of 131, the BETI for February slipped to October's level and...

Icasa regulations set to bring data relief

It's World Consumer Rights Day on 15 March and South Africa's Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA) is reminding the country's voice and data users of their new rights under the pro-consumer amendments to the End-User and Subscriber Service Charter (EUSSC)...

The next-normal state of the email landscape

After analysing data from more than 10-billion bulk emails from 2020 to 2022, the Everlytic Email Marketing Benchmark Report 2022 has discovered seismic shifts in user behaviour and engagement as the world returned to normal post-Covid. Unpacking insights, trends,...

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All the winners of the African Entrepreneurship Award

BMCE Bank of Africa has announced the winners of the second edition of the African Entrepreneurship Award, which allocates $1-million each year. The award ceremony, chaired by President Othman Benjelloun, was held on 5 December to compensate the most significant and...

The City of Tshwane wins award for TshWi-Fi TV

The City of Tshwane's mission to be the most connected city on the African continent continues to garner international acclaim! This time the City's TshWi-Fi TV project is a winner in the FIRE Africa Awards 2016, presented last night - 6 December 2016 - in...

CA Technologies a leader in API management

CA Technologies has been named a "" leader "" in The Forrester Wave: API Management Solutions, Q4 2016. The solutions evaluated for the report include CA '' s API Management portfolio, including the CA API Gateway, CA Live API Creator, CA Mobile App Services, CA...

Nutanix AHV gets SAP NetWeaver certification

Nutanix has achieved SAP certification for SAP Business Suite powered by SAP NetWeaver on Linux on its Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Platform with AHV virtualisation. Nutanix customers can now simplify the infrastructure and virtualisation stack they deploy to deliver...

Eseye achieves AWS IoT Competency status

Eseye, a global cellular internet connectivity provider for IoT devices, announced today that it is among the first to achieve Amazon Web Services (AWS) IoT Competency status. The designation recognises Eseye for delivering effective solutions and providing deep...

Avaya helps midsize businesses raise the bar

Avaya has announced a new version of the company '' s contact center platform that enables midsize businesses to rise above the competition by offering an omnichannel customer experience. Avaya IP Office Contact Center 10 is a true, end-to-end solution with the...

DFA automates, virtualises service offerings

Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) is deploying Ciena '' s Blue Planet orchestration software to automate the delivery of Ethernet services across its existing multi-vendor network and provide more service flexibility and agility for their customers. DFA will benefit from...

Kaspersky Safe Kids gives kids flexibility

Kaspersky Lab has complemented its solution to protect children against digital threats with new features for iOS and Android platforms. Now, children can remotely ask parents for access to a restricted site or app with the touch of a button, while parents receive...

HDS delivers object storage portfolio with content intelligence

Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) has announced Hitachi Content Intelligence, an addition to its trusted Hitachi Content Portfolio (HCP), making it the industry '' s only object storage portfolio with search and analytics capabilities. The new intelligence solution rounds...

Embrace the breach, rethink the threat landscape

The app is no longer fixed in one location. Where the app goes, so too should protection, says Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks . Applications are the gateway to our data. Whether at work or in the home, the way we manage private information is critical...

K2 Nintex Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

The Nintex K2 Developer plays a crucial role in designing, developing, and implementing solutions using the Nintex K2 Ver. 5 On-Premises platform, with a focus on workflow automation and streamlining business processes. This role is essential in supporting the group's...

Solar and Energy Storage Systems Technician

Are you a hands-on technician passionate about solar energy and battery storage systems? - Apply now! Is this you?You're a highly skilled Solar PV Technician with a knack for troubleshooting and installing cutting-edge energy solutions. You thrive in problem-solving...

ICT Technician

Our client is looking for an ICT Technician that will be joining their team based in Gqeberha.The successful candidate would need to mainly perform maintenance to all PC & Laptop hardware, stock management, logging calls via email with couriers for collections...

Solar and Energy Storage Systems Technician – Gauteng Fourways

Are you a hands-on technician passionate about solar energy and battery storage systems? - Apply now! Is this you?You're a highly skilled Solar PV Technician with a knack for troubleshooting and installing cutting-edge energy solutions. You thrive in problem-solving...

ICT Technician – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Our client is looking for an ICT Technician that will be joining their team based in Gqeberha.The successful candidate would need to mainly perform maintenance to all PC & Laptop hardware, stock management, logging calls via email with couriers for collections...

Software Support Engineer – Digital Mining Tecnology

Job purpose: Product Support Engineer / software support to provide technical services and product support to customers using products in the Digital Mine portfolio.Required Skills-Experience with Linux administration, Microsoft Server, IIS and SQL Server-Coding...

Retail Solutions Architect

12-Month ContractHybrid working in Dublin, Ireland We are looking for a Blue Yonder Transport Management Systems Solution Architect to join a leading global brand on a large project in Dublin, Ireland. Desired Experience & Qualification Proven experience working...

Mobile developer

Intermediate mobile developers Proficiency in .NET Core for robust application development.Experience with Flutter or other mobile development frameworks.Strong aptitude for learning and adapting to new mobile technologies and concepts.2-3 years of relevant...

ServiceNow Senior Technical Specialist (Developer)

ENVIRONMENT:A Johannesburg-based software engineering and data science consultancy, with a global development footprint, serves a diverse clientele ranging from large enterprises to emerging startups across South Africa, the Middle East, and the United States, is...

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