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....

New storage solutions needed for AI era

Kathy Gibson reports - In the artificial intelligence (AI) era, data storage is gaining new prominence. Dr Peter Zhou, president of Data Storage Product Line, Huawei, explains that storage has evolved over the years as we use data differently - and in the era of AI,...

How open source is key to mapping Mars

Mars rovers can only make exciting new discoveries thanks to human scientists making careful decisions about their next stop. The Mars 2020 mission is aimed at exploring the geology of Jezero Crater and seeking signs of ancient microbial life on Mars using the...

Intel unveils a new era of chipmaking

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has detailes how advanced compute and packaging are needed to meet the world's insatiable demand for compute and implement fully immersive digital experiences. At the Hot Chips 34 event, Intel highlighted the latest architectural and packaging...

VC, private equity leaders expect African growth

Venture capital (VC) and private equity leaders are expecting a sub-Saharan African economic boom, with GDP growth beating International Monetary Fund forecasts this year and next year. This is according to new research from blockchain-based mobile network operator...

Savvy digital consumers are demanding more

It's become patently clear how far South African consumers have come with regards to how they interact and shop online (and offline) with brands, according to findings in the fourth edition of the 2022 South African Digital Customer Experience Report. Conversely it is...

Equiano cable lands in Cape Town

Openserve has facilitated the landing of the biggest undersea cable that runs along the west coast of Africa. The Google Equiano undersea cable system arrived at the Openserve cable station facility in Melkbosstrand, Cape Town on Monday (8 August 2022). Openserve's...

Livestreaming by US viewers passes cable for the first time

According to data from StockApps.com, streaming accounted for 34,8% of US viewers' TV screen time in July 2022. Cable and broadcast (also known as traditional linear TV) accounted for 34,4% and 21,6% of total viewing time, respectively. This is the first time...

NASA IDs potential landing spots on the Moon

As NASA prepares to send astronauts back to the Moon under Artemis, the agency has identified 13 candidate landing regions near the lunar South Pole. Each region contains multiple potential landing sites for Artemis III, which will be the first of the Artemis missions...

SA leaders believe AI is key in the fight against climate change

Climate change will have significant impacts on environmental, social, political, and economic systems around the world - and particularly in Africa and South Africa, which are disproportionately affected by the risks posed by climate change. Climate change...

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Profiling your customers through big data

In this era of big data, there are increasing opportunities for collection, processing and analysis of vast and complex data sets, which can reveal insight for organisations into their customers; insight such as demography, behaviour, transaction trends, economics...

Risks in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks, looks at some of the unintended consequences of the Fourth Industrial Revolution that we might be heading towards. You haven't been feeling well this week. You make an appointment with your doctor, who's actually a...

Technology enhances healthcare, one step at a time

A multitude of new technologies have arrived on the scene in the past few years - offering the promise of revolutionising the healthcare industry and enhancing patient care in many of different ways, writes T-Systems SA's Johann Joubert. Many healthcare providers -...

E-commerce for small business owners

E-commerce is a tool that every business can take advantage of - from a single entrepreneur running a small business by himself to an enterprise with a larger number of employees. This is because it now encompasses a spectrum of payment systems; from paying via an...

Lorge celebrates three decades

2016 is a significant year for Lorge, marking 30 years in the business and still going strong. Brothers, Mike and Tony Lorge, who saw a need for business and accounting software solutions, founded the company in 1986. Over the years, the company has grown at a steady...

Code advice for tech startups

South African tech entrepreneurs that are struggling with getting their software systems (mobile, web or IoT) to a global standard, have the opportunity to sit down with a senior engineer or UX designer at Jozihub's App.Clinic sessions. App.Clinic @ Jozihub is a...

Met Office chooses cloud for weather services

The UK's  Met Office has turned to CA Technologies (NASDAQ:CA) to underpin the next generation of innovative, mobile and cloud-based weather services. The UK's national weather service will use CA API Management to securely share its data with business partners,...

KEMP helps to overcome application headaches

IT developers continue to face application performance issues, including applications that go offline and are unavailable, which impact negatively on operational efficiency. Experts in application delivery controllers and server load balancer technology, say they have...

ContinuitySA Mozambique expands data centre

ContinuitySA has expanded its existing data centre in Maputo by installing one of its mobile data centres as a permanent extension to the existing brick-and-mortar data centre. The mobile unit, housed in a specially adapted container, more than doubles the company's...

Connection Telecom signs ConnectNet

Cloud-based communications provider Connection Telecom, South Africa's foremost has appointed payment communication provider ConnectNet to take its offering to ConnectNet's extensive retail client base of thousands of sites. The deal sees both companies strengthening...

IT Service Delivery Manager – Western Cape Durbanville

We are a Cape Town based IT solutions company providing end-to-end IT services and bespoke software development. We pride ourselves on our collaborative and innovative team environment, where every member plays a crucial role in our success. As our Platform Delivery...

Systems PHP Developer – Gauteng West Rand

Maintain, create, implement and support Web-based products using PHP, MySQL, Ajax, and JavaScript. Develop back-end components, connect the application with other web services, and produce front ends for user interfaces.Write and Edit PHP CodeTest and Troubleshoot...

Information Security Officer (Remote) – Remote Remote

Information Security Officer -Remote position up for grabs!Seeking active participation in audits.Proficient in preparing executive-level documents.Conduct rigorous penetration tests.Requirements: IT QualificationISell implementation expertiseExpertise in ITIL, COBIT,...

Senior Data Engineer – Western Cape Century City

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: The Data Engineer will have a knack for data analysis, data manipulation and data modelling. The consultant will be responsible for understanding and driving the overall technical vision and planning of a client's organisation and...

Senior Project Manager

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

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 /...

Intermediate C# Application Developer (Hybrid) (Contract)

ENVIRONMENT:Join a team where innovation, creativity, and strategic thinking are at the core. Our client is more than just a company; it's a hub of transformational ideas and digital solutions. They partner with governments and businesses to drive significant social...

Network Engineer (JHB Onsite)

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

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 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...

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