PC shipments tank as memory crunch bites

Worldwide PC shipments fell 4,9% year-over-year in Q2 2026 to 68,2-million units, according to IDC — the first decline after nine consecutive quarters of growth. A persistent memory chip shortage drove the reversal, pushing vendors to pull inventory forward as far as...

AI, cross-border trade reshape e-commerce in SA

AI could soon choose what we buy, sustainability has shifted from nice-to-have to non-negotiable, and second-hand shopping is rapidly becoming mainstream, according to DHL’s E-Commerce Trends Report 2026. Based on survey findings from 29 000 online shoppers and 5 800...

How air transport industry plans to move 10bn passengers a year

It really sounds like a frequent flyer’s dream: Borders cleared in 10 seconds; weather delays cut by 65%; lost luggage down 90%; AI continually driving efficiency. But all this is becoming reality, says the SITA Impact Report 2025, documenting a year of customer-led...

Euclid space telescope marks a milestone in cosmic history

The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope has discovered 31 of the most ancient quasars ever found - and two of these giant and dazzling galaxy cores, powered by gargantuan black holes, are the earliest quasars yet observed in cosmic history. They shone with...

GenAI drives massive growth in AI spend

Worldwide spending on artificial intelligence (AI), including AI-enabled applications*, infrastructure, and related IT and business services, will more than double by 2028 when it is expected to reach $632-billion, according to a new forecast from the International...

China powers ahead with GenAI patents

China's rapid advancements in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) highlight its determination to lead the global AI landscape. The significant surge in GenAI patent filings - nearly 50% of the global total - reflects the country's aggressive push towards...

The era of the easy, frictionless supply chain is over

Supply chain disruption has become the new normal and unless businesses reconfigure, growing geopolitical tensions, ESG (environmental, social, and governance) demands from consumers, inflation, energy prices, port congestions, and the pandemic will continue to...

HP, Juniper navigate WLAN supply shortages

The wireless LAN market jumped to a new high in the second quarter, eclipsing $2-billion, with HPE Aruba and Juniper Mist overcoming supply constraints to contribute over two-thirds of the shipment growth outside China. According to a new Dell'Oro report, enterprises...

Better early childhood development can combat illiteracy

A shocking 3,7-million South African adults are illiterate, concerning statistic in light of growing unemployment and poverty, which currently affect 33,9% and 55,5% of the country's population. International Literacy Day on 8 September serves as a reminder that...

SA should be building on a foundation of digital literacy

In an increasingly online world, digital literacy is key to communicating, connecting, finding employment and accessing services. In South Africa, where the skills gap and the digital divide converge, developing basic literacy skills and digital literacy go hand in...

Gamers in SA, Kenya targeted by malware

In the first half of 2022, Kaspersky researchers detected increased activity of cybercriminals abusing gamers. Globally, the number of users attacked by malicious software, which gathers sensitive data and spreads under the guise of some of the most popular gaming...

Now the channel can join the move to automation

The robotic process automation (RPA) market is booming and hyperautomation is rapidly becoming the new buzzword in the market. But the traditional IT reseller channel is not well-positioned to take advantage of these rapidly-growing disciplines These new technology...

Business confidence slips in Q3

The RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI) eased slightly further from 42 to 39 in the third quarter. This means that 61% of respondents are unsatisfied with prevailing business conditions. While, on the face of it this is a disappointing outcome, the index authors...

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Businesses need to re-humanise their workforce

As technology continues to permeate the business space across all functions and processes to streamline productivity, it's critical to remember that the heart of any business is its people says industry experts. According to these companies, businesses need to start...

Airtime exchange app wins regional Ericsson Innovation Awards 2015

Team Chura from Kenya, has been selected as the winner of the Ericsson Innovation Awards (EIA) for sub-Saharan Africa for its app that allows subscribers to switch, buy and cash your airtime across networks in a multi-sim environment. The winner was announced on 18...

SMEs vulnerable to VoIP fraud

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) voice and data communications technology is often touted as a major cost saver for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) under pressure to reign in non-core expenditure. "A typical SME with ten or less employees can save up to...

Build your career with National Certificate in Business Analysis

IndigoCube is offering a flexible but structured programme for achieving the National Certificate in Business Analysis (NQF Level 6). IndigoCube's programme includes international training material and an exam supplied by B2T Training, a specialist provider of...

Managing identity is at the heart of protecting data

Centrify's recent State of the Corporate Perimeter survey of more than 400 US and UK IT decision makers (ITDMs) shows that, corporations are vulnerable to attack but protecting identity is at the heart of protecting data. While major breaches at iconic brands like...

New Ricoh software suite maximises print productivity

Ricoh announced the launch of a portfolio of software products, including Ricoh TotalFlow Prep 4.0, TotalFlow Print Manager 4.0, TotalFlow Production Manager 4.0 and TotalFlow Path 4.0. The new software is part of the TotalFlow suite and is designed to streamline job...

DIGIPrint Zambia wins Xerox MPS accreditation

Leading Zambian print solutions provider DIGIprint has further enhanced its value proposition by investing in the necessary skills and processes to achieve Xerox Managed Print Services (MPS) accreditation. The certification is provided by Xerox Middle East and Africa...

Lessons learnt from a telehealth deployment

A new IDC Health Insights study, "Empowering Patients and Improving Quality of Care: Telehealth and Telecare in Cornwall", looks at how the Cornwall local council and National Health Services (NHS), together with their partner BT, sought to address the challenges...

Using social media in a crisis

Thanks to smartphones and tablets, the use of social media has exploded. For many people, social media platforms are now much more than a way to keep in touch with friends and family, or to find out what's hot--they are also a way to be alerted to events that could...

Senior Backend Developer – Remote Remote

Senior Backend DeveloperGrow and develop your career with this fantastic opportunity in Cape Town!Backend Development: Design, Develop and maintain high-quality Backend Systems and Services to support our business-critical product.Versioned Public APIs: Lead the...

Devops Consultant

Hire Resolve is excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for a DevOps Consultant to join our client's dynamic software company team. In this role, you will be instrumental in managing the day-to-day challenges and ensuring the continuous operation of critical...

BI Specialist

Are you a dynamic and detail-oriented data analytics expert with a passion for turning complex data into actionable insights? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a knack for visualizing and interpreting performance metrics? If so, we have an exciting...

Backend Developer

Backend Development - Cape Town Ready to take your Backend Development skills to the next level? Join our clients innovative team in beautiful Cape Town, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their cutting-edge projects. If you're passionate about...

Devops Consultant – Gauteng Pretoria

Hire Resolve is excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for a DevOps Consultant to join our client's dynamic software company team. In this role, you will be instrumental in managing the day-to-day challenges and ensuring the continuous operation of critical...

BI Specialist – Gauteng Pretoria

Are you a dynamic and detail-oriented data analytics expert with a passion for turning complex data into actionable insights? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a knack for visualizing and interpreting performance metrics? If so, we have an exciting...

Backend Developer – Remote Remote

Backend Development - Cape Town Ready to take your Backend Development skills to the next level? Join our clients innovative team in beautiful Cape Town, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their cutting-edge projects. If you're passionate about...

Software Engineer (Snr) at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position. About our client: Headquartered in the USA, our client offers a great remote work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at...

Developer – Java (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Role: Our client develops exciting software using modern tools, techniques and methodologies. Responsibilities: Build and support applications in a technically exciting and challenging industry. Design, develop, test, document and support applications written...

Developer – Full Stack (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment

What you will be doing:Design and deliver functional code that aligns with the product backlog.Engage actively in Agile software development processes.Contribute to UX and UI design discussions to optimise development efforts.Provide architectural advice when...

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