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...

Finance functions likely to deploy AI solutions by 2026

By 2026, 90% of finance functions will deploy at least one AI-enabled technology solution, but less than 10% of functions will see headcount reductions, according to Gartner. While CFOs are already making changes to fully harness AI in finance, a sense of uncertainty,...

AI-powered Rover guards JLR premises

JLR’s EV build and test facility in Coventry – which plays a crucial role in the luxury vehicle manufacturer’s plan to electrify all of its brands by 2030 – has added an unlikely colleague to its list of new recruits, in the form of a four-legged robotic dog dubbed...

Despite issues, taxpayers have more faith in SARS

South African taxpayers' trust in the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has increased in 2022, according to PwC South Africa's 2022 Taxing Times Survey. The survey was designed to not only measure corporate taxpayers' recent experiences with SARS, but to also...

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...

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Trend Micro expands alliance with VMware

As organisations seek a comprehensive approach to transition seamlessly and securely to the cloud, Trend Micro International has announced a global agreement to expand its strategic alliance with VMware. This partnership helps customers to accelerate and maximise...

SimbaPay expands free deposits in Kenya

SimbaPay, a leading digital money transfer provider, has expanded its free instant deposit service to Choice Microfinance Bank in Kenya. Choice Microfinance Bank is a microfinance institution founded by Kenyans abroad. Money transfers made to Choice Microfinance Bank...

Gumtree adds property management

Classifieds website Gumtree South Africa has announced the launch of a professional property dashboard, known as the Gumtree ProTool. Through ProTool, estate agents will be able to efficiently manage their ads and leads on the site, and draw comprehensive performance...

Developing a mature security model

Being confident that your security measures and solutions are effective is crucial for today's enterprises. As cyber-attacks grow exponentially, in both frequency and sophistication, businesses of every type and size are battling to stay ahead of the threats. "Picking...

Etihad Airways drives procurement efficiency

Etihad Airways' procurement and supply management (P&SM) department has embarked on a transformation journey to support the airline's future expansion by implementing SAP's cloud-based Ariba solutions. The sourcing and supplier information management solutions...

Avoid security leaks in your printers and copiers

A Carte Blanche segment on Sunday, 30 August, highlighted the need to secure documents on copiers, printers and multifunction printers (MFP) because the devices contain hard disk drives (HDD) that store document data that villains could later reproduce. And they...

Wireless mobility for field workers

The benefits of mobile business solutions for field service are many and wide reaching. Business drivers such as worker productivity, customer service and cost reduction are all positively influenced and the results flow directly to the bottom line profitability of...

Vox Telecom debuts CloudBackup PRO

Vox Telecom has launched CloudBackup PRO, an easy-to-use hybrid backup application developed for small to medium businesses that stores data safely, in the cloud or on a local hard drive for disaster recovery purposes. "The hype around cloud has blurred the lines...

Telconet rolls Smart WiFi out to Ecuador

Telconet, an Ecuadorian provider of telecommunication services, is deploying Ruckus Smart WiFi products and technology across the country. With Ruckus, Telconet is providing wireless access to many municipalities in Ecuador, supporting thousands of concurrent users of...

Interactive Intelligence is Ovum market leader

Interactive Intelligence Group, a global provider of software and cloud services for customer engagement, unified communications and collaboration, has been named a Leader in the Ovum Decision Matrix: Selecting a Multichannel Cloud Contact Centre Solution 2015-16...

Business Analyst – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Our client, in Logistics Industry, is currently looking to employ an experienced Business Analyst to their team based in Port Elizabeth.Role overview : To provide expertise and advice to support the development of operational implementation plans and associated...

UX Specialist

JOB SUMMARY: We are looking for a creative and analytical UX Designer to enhance our digital presence and improve the user experience of our website and mobile applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of user-centred design principles,...

UX Specialist – Eastern Cape Gqebera

JOB SUMMARY: We are looking for a creative and analytical UX Designer to enhance our digital presence and improve the user experience of our website and mobile applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of user-centred design principles,...

Project Manager

Are you a highly structured and analytical project management professional with a knack for ensuring seamless operations across technical, operational, and business projects? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your organizational and communication skills can...

Senior Backend Developer

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...

Project Manager – Gauteng Pretoria

Are you a highly structured and analytical project management professional with a knack for ensuring seamless operations across technical, operational, and business projects? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your organizational and communication skills can...

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...

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