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....

Green light for Convergence Partners’ buyout of Datacentrix

All of the conditions precedent for Convergence Partners' purchase of 100% of Datacentrix have been met, and both the Competition Commission and Independent Communications Authority of South Africa have unconditionally approved the transaction. On 17 January 2024,...

Radiation emissions in top smartphones flagged

Recent data from Stocklytics.com highlights a significant difference in radiation levels between two flagship smartphone models - the Samsung S24 Ultra and the iPhone 15 Pro Max. According to the research firm's analysis, recent SAR (Specific Absorption Rate)...

Boomers and Gen X are getting into crypto

Nearly half of all baby boomers and Generation X already own cryptocurrency or are intending to buy it before the end of 2022. The findings of a poll by deVere Group come in as the prices of bitcoin and others, including Ethereum, dipped this week due to inflation...

10% of SA adults own cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency adoption in South Africa has held steady over the past several months, according to the latest data from Finder.com, with 10% of South African internet users aged 18 and above now owning. This number is down from 11% late last year. Men are much more...

INXes demonstrate massive growth with no downtime

From just 832 kilobytes per second (kbps) in 1996, South Africa's Internet Exchanges (INXes) handled an April 2022 peak of 325,44 gigabytes per second (Gbps) with the average local Internet traffic load being 202,47Gbps. "What's more astonishing than the...

SA posts better employment stats

The official unemployment rate was 33,9% in the second quarter of 2022, according to the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for Q2: 2022 released today by Stats SA. These results indicate that 648 000 jobs were gained between the first quarter of 2022 and the...

Nearly half of SA women are not formally employed

Globally, women who are looking for work and are available to work have a tougher time finding work than men. This phenomenon is more pronounced in South Africa, with higher unemployment rates for the general population as compared to the rest of the world. In 2022,...

Webb sends back new images of Jupiter

With giant storms, powerful winds, auroras, and extreme temperature and pressure conditions, Jupiter has a lot going on. Now, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has captured new images of the planet. Webb’s Jupiter observations will give scientists even more clues to...

AI-enabled drone lines up against rhino poachers

Want inspiration? Try being charged by a two-ton black rhino. Early in her career, wildlife biologist Zoe Jewell and her team came across a mother rhino and her calf and carefully moved closer to get a better look. The protective mother rhino charged, chasing Jewell...

Execs believe automation can be applied to any business decision

A survey by Gartner has found that 80% of executives think automation can be applied to any business decision. As automation becomes embedded in digital business, the survey revealed how organisations are evolving their use of artificial intelligence (AI) as part of...

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Fortinet launches cyber threat assessment programme

Fortinet has unveiled its new Cyber Threat Assessment Program (CTAP) designed to provide organizations a detailed look into the type and amount of cyber threats posing risks to their networks, yet are going undetected by their existing security solutions. This new...

Relentless threats drive managed security demand

Arbor Networks, the security division of NetScout, has released its 11th Annual Worldwide Infrastructure Security Report (WISR) offering direct insights from the global operational security community on a comprehensive range of issues, from threat detection and...

LG Mobile, Vodacom in Super Rugby device partnership

LG Electronics has announced a Vodacom Super Rugby device partnership with Vodacom for 2016. The Super Rugby device partnership between LG and Vodacom is aimed at clearly positioning that LG is available from Vodacom and ultimately endorsed by Vodacom as their device...

Profica delivers first phase of Zambia’s York Commercial Park

Property and construction solutions company Profica is the Project Manager for the newly launched York Commercial Park development in Lusaka, Zambia. Strategically located six kilometers south of Lusaka's Central Business District, on Kafue Road, this ultra-modern...

Nutanix stays on top of customer loyalty

Nutanix has received the Omega NorthFace Scoreboard Award for the third consecutive year, demonstrating its on-going commitment to building sustainable, long-term customer loyalty. "We are extremely proud to be recognised for our unwavering commitment to the Nutanix...

TFG deploys new security solution

TFG, one of South Africa's leading fashion lifestyle retail groups, has completed the first phase of the implementation of CA Technologies Identity Manager and Identity Governance solutions to address information security and compliance demands. This phase involved...

ServiceLife Accessories appoints SPL as distributor

Service Parts Logistics, Africa's largest IT parts distributor, has been appointed by ServiceLife Accessories , an brand of ultra-high quality parts and accessories. ServiceLife is backed by leading Asia-Pacific's producers of laptop accessories, computing...

Volunteer programmes are good for business

A happy and engaged employee equals good business for the company they work for. Research indicates that companies with high levels of employee engagement enjoy a significant increase in productivity and general wellbeing, which leads to increased profitability and...

EOH joins OpenText Global Partner Program

EOH Enterprise Content Management (ECM) has joined the OpenText Global Partner Program, becoming an OpenText Gold (Premier) partner. EOH EIM Executive Victor van der Watt says with OpenText, it can help clients grow faster, lower operational costs and reduce security...

Epson brings the classroom to life

Epson has introduced two new document cameras as the ideal accompaniment for Epson's projectors suited to education. The projectors feature a Full HD camera, meaning that the whole class can benefit from crisp, clear images and video. Thanks to parallel video output...

Senior Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

Hire Resolve, a highly reputable recruitment agency specializing in connecting talented professionals with top companies, is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our client's dynamic team in the construction industry. As a Senior Project Manager, you...

.NET Developer – Western Cape Durbanville

Love .NET and stunning sunsets? We're a Cape Town software company seeking an intermediate .NET developer to join our dynamic team. Build cutting-edge applications and enjoy the best of both worlds: a thriving tech scene and breathtaking scenery. Desired Experience /...

Network Engineer (JHB Onsite) – Gauteng Meadowdale

ENVIRONMENT:A provider of world-class turnkey engineering designs, products and services for the Fuel & Energy industry, seeks a strong technical Network Engineer to join its Joburg division. Your core role will be to ensure the optimal functioning of the network...

Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

This position reports to the Engineering Manager Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining data architectures.Preparing data for descriptive, predictive and prescriptive modelingAutomating repetitive tasks and manual...

Senior Enterprise Architect

Join our client as an Enterprise Architect! Shape the future of our IT infrastructure, ensuring strategic alignment and innovative solutions. Essential Requirements: 5+ years EA experienceTOGAF CertificationSenior Enterprise ArchitectDevelop the Enterprise...

RPG Developer

Our client is looking for a RPG Developer to develop, test, deploy, maintain and support a portfolio of new and existing software applications and services, from high-level business requirements and designs, through the Software Development Life Cycle. Experience...

Integration Developer

At iOCO, we're dedicated to driving innovation, fostering business agility, and ensuring digital resilience for our clients. We're currently looking for a skilled and experienced Integration Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll play a pivotal part...

Python Developer (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:BUILD Python web applications, preferably in the eCommerce space as your coding expertise as a Python Developer is sought by a dynamic provider of FinTech solutions. You will write clean, maintainable, and testable code using Python and the FastAPI...

Intermediate C# Developer

The main focus will be on Software DevelopmentThe developer will be involved from design to delivery of solutionsBe able to see projects through the entire SDLC+3 years development experienceC# .Net frameworkBackend development, .Net framework (we use .Net 4.8) &...

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