AIoT drives transformation in manufacturing and energy

AIoT, the convergence of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, is enhancing efficiency, security and decision-making at manufacturing, industrial and energy companies worldwide. Key findings from the IDC InfoBrief, How AIoT Is Reshaping Industrial...

Research shows that humans and honeyguides speak in local dialects

Researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT), working with international collaborators, have shown that people in northern Mozambique use regionally distinct “dialects” when communicating with honeyguide birds, revealing a striking parallel to the way human...

Windows 11 upgrades pushed global PC shipment growth over 9% in 2025

Worldwide PC shipments totaled 71,5-million units in the fourth quarter of 2025, a 9,3% increase from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to preliminary results by Gartner. For the full year, worldwide PC shipments totaled more than 270-million units, a 9,1%...

They don’t know how, but execs believe AI will drive business growth

New research from the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that nearly eight in 10 (79%) surveyed executives expect AI will significantly contribute to their revenue by 2030 – up from 40% today. But few (24%) have a clear view of where that revenue will come from....

SA companies prioritise cyber resilience, but gaps remain

As global uncertainty intensifies and cyberthreats grow more sophisticated, South African organisations are doubling down on cybersecurity as a strategic imperative, according to the latest PwC Digital Trust Insights Survey. The new research reveals that local...

Unprecedented growth for AI infrastructure market

The global Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure market is on track for unprecedented growth - poised to reach $758-billion in spending by 2029, according to the latest findings from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Artificial...

Task-specific AI agents set for rapid adoption into enterprise apps

A significant 40% of enterprise applications will be integrated with task-specific AI agents by 2026, up from fewer than 5% today, according to Gartner. As organisations accelerate digital transformation, agentic AI in enterprise applications will move beyond...

Nvidia launches Blackwell-powered Jetson Thor

Nvidia has announced the general availability of the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Thor developer kit and production modules, powerful new robotics computers designed to power robots across industries including manufacturing, logistics, transportation, healthcare, agriculture and...

Digital mindfulness a key weapon in cybersecurity

People continue to be the primary target for cyberattackers, but by understanding why people are susceptible to social engineering - and empowering them to resist it - organisations can reduce their cyber risk exposure. This is the view of Anna Collard, senior...

Role of education key for risk management

Government shortcomings, energy instability, and a lack of strong leadership are jeopardising South Africa’s economic stability. These are some of the stark findings of the newly released Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) 2025/2026 Risk Report. Marisa...

Musk threatens Apple lawsuit

Elon Musk has threatened to sue Apple for what giving preference to OpenAI’s ChatGPT over xAI’s Grok artificial intelligence (AI) app. Writing on X, Musk says: “Apple is behaving in a manner that makes it impossible for any AI company besides OpenAI to reach #1 in the...

Checkers trials smart trolleys

Checkers is testing what it believes to be South Africa’s first smart trolley. Initial trials are being carried out by head office team members at Checker Hyper Brackenfell. After this, 10 trolleys will be made available to customers at Checkers Hyper Brackenfell, and...

Southern African private equity bouncing back

Southern Africa’s private equity (PE) industry is entering a phase of cautious optimism, with both firms and investors showing renewed confidence despite fundraising pressures and geopolitical concerns, according to the South African Venture Capital and Private Equity...

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Bringing streaming into the mainstream

TV innovation and consumer tastes are leading to a convergence of linear and over-the-top (OTT) technology, MultiChoice chief technology officer Sabelo Mwali writes that the gold standard must be to ensure streaming is every bit as seamless as the DTH experience....

Protect the keys to the kingdom with PAM as a service

When it comes to security, humans are generally regarded as the weakest link. Each year, thousands of organisations are negatively impacted by data breaches, with studies indicating that they are increasing in frequency and cost burden. According to the 2023 Cost of a...

Is your digital hygiene as good as you think it is?

Despite widespread belief in personal cybersecurity efforts, research reveals that fewer than half of people actually take necessary precautions against cyberattacks. How can you improve your digital safety practices? By Anna Collard, senior vice-president: content...

Smart surveillance for critical infrastructure needs to step up

South Africa’s critical infrastructure sector is having to step up its game when it comes to cybersecurity and the evolving risk landscape. The sector has become a prime target for cybercriminals on top of physical threat actors, and the consequences of an incident...

Urbanisation an opportunity for Africa to embrace green building

Globally, buildings are responsible for a substantial share of energy, electricity, water and materials consumption using between 35% to 40% of energy demand and contributing 37% of world carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Including the manufacturing of building...

Infobip, Oracle collaborate on omnichannel, chatbot integration

Infobip and Oracle are collaborating to build an integration between Infobip’s intelligent chatbot-building platform and omnichannel solutions and Oracle Fusion Cloud Responsys Campaign Management. The integration enables businesses and brands using Oracle Responsys...

NEC XON launches end-to-end Cisco private 5G solution

NEC is joining forces with Cisco to deliver a new private 5G network solution to their customers. The architecture includes Cisco 5G SA Core and a Cloud Control Centre together with the validated radio network and systems integration services provided in South Africa...

Comstor SA shines at Cisco Partner Summit 2024

Comstor South Africa, a specialist Cisco distributor and part of Westcon-Comstor, has been named Global Distributor of the Year at Cisco Partner Summit 2024. “To achieve this recognition on a global scale is a fantastic achievement for our Comstor South Africa team,...

Call for more collaboration in African green energy transition

The eighth Babacar Ndiaye Lecture this week underscored the need for African nations to strike a balance between short-term development imperatives and long-term climate goals. Under the theme “Saving Lives Today versus Saving the Planet for the Future: Can the AfCFTA...

WeThinkCode_ urges employers to meet skills demand

As South Africa’s tech sector grows rapidly, companies face unprecedented challenges in securing the skilled developers they need. WeThinkCode_ is meeting this demand head-on by training industry-ready software developers equipped with the skills and practical...

Front End Developer (Typescript & Angular) – Gauteng Pretoria

Rapidly experiment with multiple solutions Implement pixel-perfect UI designs Implement re-usable HTML and JS logic Ensure all code is readable, extendable, and scalable. Ensure that style sheets are maintained and adapted where necessary. Ensure that all...

Machine Learning Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

The Specialist Machine Learning Engineer is responsible for advancing the organisation's technical capabilities in specific, high-impact areas of machine learning such as natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, or reinforcement learning. This role combines...

Project Manager IT at QES

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Project Manager to join them on an independent contract basis Fulltime in Office / Cape Town based Value PropositionYou will be part of delivering integrated solutions across the group to some of the most...

Senior Software Developer

Senior Software Developer Join a mission-driven tech company shaping digital solutions for Africa's future.Cape Town | R75 000 R90 000 per month | 08:00 17:00 About Our ClientOur client is a dynamic and fast-growing technology company focused on building digital...

Senior Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

The Senior Data Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining advanced data architectures and pipelines that enable data-driven decision-making across the organization. This role involves end-to-end ownership of data solutions — from modelling and...

Project Manager IT at QES – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Project Manager to join them on an independent contract basis Fulltime in Office / Cape Town based Value PropositionYou will be part of delivering integrated solutions across the group to some of the most...

Senior Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Senior Software Developer Join a mission-driven tech company shaping digital solutions for Africa's future.Cape Town | R75 000 R90 000 per month | 08:00 17:00 About Our ClientOur client is a dynamic and fast-growing technology company focused on building digital...

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