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...

Microsoft issues temporary fix for crashing apps

If you've noticed that Word or Outlook seems to crash a lot while you're typing or spell-checking, you're not alone. Microsoft has identified an issue that causes Microsoft 365 causes crashes in applications like Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365,...

Businesses excited about AI – but there are concerns

Nearly half of customer service teams, over two-fifths of salespeople, and a third of marketers say they've fully implemented artificial intelligence (AI) to augment their work - yet 77% of business leaders cite nagging issues around trusted data and ethics that could...

As risk evolves, insurance trends are shifting

The myriad direct and indirect impacts related to the unfolding geopolitical events in Eastern Europe have been profound and are expected to continue as rising commodity prices fuel inflationary pressures, decreased demand dampens global trading and global supply...

Ethereum leads in development projects

Ethereum is maintaining its lead over other projects, with 4 000 monthly active developers indicating a growing interest in building on Ethereum, according to an analysis by BanklessTimes.com. This is a 34% increase from the 2,972 developers figures recorded in 2020....

Conversational AI could slash contact centre agent costs

By 2026, conversational artificial intelligence (AI) deployments within contact centers will reduce agent labour costs by $80-billion, according to Gartner. Worldwide end-user spending on conversational AI solutions within contact centers is forecast to reach...

Challenging conditions will see global PC, tablet shipments decline

Tumultuous times are ahead for the PC and tablet markets according to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. Global shipments of traditional PCs are forecast to decline 12,8% in 2022 to...

Neuromorphic computing lets robots learn interactively

Intel Labs, in collaboration with the Italian Institute of Technology and the Technical University of Munich, has introduced a new approach to neural network-based object learning. It specifically targets future applications like robotic assistants that interact with...

Digital forensics, incident response offer varied career options

Digital forensics and incident response skills are interlinked and increasingly in demand, offering the right candidates varied and interesting careers. This is according to Veronica Schmitt, co-founder of the DFIRLABS Digital Forensics and Incident Response practice,...

New registration rules could see .za lose out to global domains

Draft .ZA Registry and Registrar Licensing Regulations and Procedures proposed by the .ZA Domain Name Regulatory Authority (.ZADNA) place burdensome restrictions on domain name registrars and registrants which will lead to brand owners abandoning the .ZA Internet...

Data science in Africa gets an AI boost

Nvidia is collaborating with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) to equip governments and developer communities in 10 nations with data science training and technology to support more informed policymaking and accelerate how resources are...

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LinuxOne: a game changer for South African IT market

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Bytes implements Kronos at Lenmed

Lenmed Health Group, a leading independent provider of healthcare services, has chosen to implement Kronos workforce management at all hospitals in South Africa. Kronos business partner, Bytes Systems Integration, is currently implementing the new system, which is...

MTN offers dual-SIM high end smartphone

MTN for the first time will be offering a high-end dual-SIM smartphone to cater for an increasing number of customers who have multiple SIM cards. MTN launched the Huawei Mate S to its customers effective 30 October 2015. The LTE-compatible Huawei Mate S has a 5.5...

Banks and telcos are pioneering inclusion

One of the most life-altering and important drives in the developed world is the drive towards financial inclusion. While this drive may be derived from the incentive for banks to increase their customer base, it is to the advantage of the newly banked population, who...

Retail banks need to serve users more efficiently

Retail banking is at a crossroads. Increasing consumer use of new technology and the internet has raised customer expectations, reduced customer loyalty and brought new entrants to the market. This shift combined with the impact of the financial crises presents a...

Customer experience drives the future of payments

Innovative technologies impact almost every aspect of our daily lives, from the way we communicate and manage our health to the way we pay for things. The rise of digital payments and the convergence of these technologies is the most significant development since the...

HTC Desire 626 available in-store soon

HTC has announced that the HTC Desire 626 will be available from the middle of November at MTN stores nationwide and shop.mtn.co.za for R269 per month over 24 months and will include 30GB data once off. The new HTC Desire 626 is the successor to the HTC Desire 620 and...

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Our client is in search of a highly skilled and detail-oriented Information Security Officer with experience in safeguarding organizational information and systems. Expertise in developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive security programs to protect against...

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Are you a seasoned IT professional with a passion for cutting-edge technology and a deep expertise in Microsoft Azure? Join our prestigious client, one of the Big Five law firms in South Africa, as an IT Infrastructure Manager based in Sandton. The IT Infrastructure...

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Our client is looking for a creative and analytical UX Designer to enhance their digital presence and improve the user experience of their website and mobile applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of user-centered design principles,...

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Junior Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

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Our client is looking for a creative and analytical UX Designer to enhance their digital presence and improve the user experience of their website and mobile applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of user-centered design principles,...

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The ability to configure, optimize and deploy Cloud based VPN's, SASE, SD WAN Management,Cloud Network Sockets, Wi-Fi, PPOE and infrastructure network components layer 1 to 6. Inaddition, skills around software defined firewalls, zero trust environments and management...

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