AI spend soars to unprecedented levels

Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2,7-trillion in 2026, a 49,5% increase year-over-year, according to Gartner. “Demand for AI infrastructure (including AI-optimised IaaS, AI-optimised servers, AI network fabric, AI processing semiconductors and devices)...

Defences improve, but ransomware still threatens SA businesses

Almost two-thirds (63%) of ransomware incidents in South Africa resulted in data being encrypted over the past year, according to the new State of Ransomware in South Africa 2026 report from Sophos. This is above the global average of 56% and an increase from the 60%...

20 years on and gender gap parity is fracturing

Twenty years after the World Economic Forum first measured the global gender gap, the world is closer to parity than ever, but progress is fragile, with gains reversing in some areas, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2026. Women now reach senior leadership in...

Unemployed are least likely to prioritise betting spending-limit tools

The online betting group most likely to prioritise debt repayment with a windfall is also the group least likely to ask regulators or operators for spending controls, according to new research from Softswiss. Fewer than four in 10 unemployed South Africans think...

Phil Duff to step down as SA’s Syspro is sold

Syspro, the South African software company that became a global success story, has been sold to private equity investor Advent International for an undisclosed sum. Syspro was founded in September 1978 by brothers Phil and Chris Duff, who spotted a gap in the market...

AI key for effective security

Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) has a huge role to play in securing our future. This is the word from Callan Abrahams, principle AI consultant at iOCO, speaking at the Veeam Unplugged event in Johannesburg. “We spend a lot of time talking about the...

Post Office warms the public on new scam

The SA Post Office has received several enquiries about a new scam designed to mislead members of the public to pay money into a fraudulent account, and into sharing the details of their credit card with the scammers. The emails and SMS messages appear to originate...

$18,5bn pledged to connect the unconnected

A global pledging event organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) this week has rallied unprecedented support from governments and companies to expand Internet access everywhere as a key aspect of sustainable development. The Partner2Connect (P2C)...

Global investments in contactless services spike

To ease people's fears regarding personal hygiene and safety and return to pre-pandemic stability, businesses across all industries are incorporating contactless/no-touch solutions in existing operating models. Adopting these practices will lower personal proximity,...

For customers, experience is as important as products

This new digital-first world has changed the norms of commerce, work, and everyday life, prompting customers and brands to re-establish how they connect. This is the message from the fifth edition of Salesforce’s State of the Connected Customer report that shares...

PC shipments into MEA grow while tablets decline

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) personal computing device (PCD) market, which is made up of desktops, notebooks, workstations, and tablets, is expected to decline 6% year on year in shipment terms for the second quarter of 2022, according to International Data...

SA to get first electric minibus taxis

Fuel price relief for minibus taxi operators could be at hand as a project team of companies and research institutions have announced a research partnership to investigate and advance the feasibility of an electric minibus taxi in South African conditions by testing...

Enterprise WLAN momentum continues

The enterprise segment of the worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market continued its strong growth in the first quarter of 2022 (1Q22) with revenues increasing 17,1% year over year to $1,95-billion, according to results published in the International Data...

Ethernet switch, router revenues are up

The worldwide Ethernet switch market grew 12,7% year over year in the first quarter of 2022 (1Q22) with revenues of $7,6-billion. The total worldwide enterprise and service provider (SP) router market recorded $3,6-billion in revenue in 1Q22, a 3,5% increase year over...

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What to look for in a data centre partner

As enterprises digitise their businesses and adopt technologies such as social media, mobility, analytics (including big data), cloud and machine learning, along with an increasing amount of open source, their computing needs have evolved, says Milind Halapeth, Global...

The Parlotones in live high-res audio first

Leading rock outfit The Parlotones has collaborated with Sony Mobile South Africa to be the first local band to provide live high-res audio recordings to their fans. The four tracks will be available exclusively to Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact users through the...

Streamline cloud communication with MiCloud

Mitel has added new features to its MiCloud portfolio aimed at helping service providers quickly deliver cloud communications to their customers. Additionally, the latest release of the MiCloud solution contains a number of enhancements to help service providers lower...

DCC offers HP EliteDesk 800 Desktop Mini PC

The HP EliteDesk 800 Desktop Mini PC from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) is the next evolution of the desktop. Featuring enterprise-class performance, security and manageability in HP’s smallest desktop yet, this highly compact mini form factor PC packs...

SAP Mobile tops in Barnstone analysis

As leading companies increasingly adopt a mobile-first strategy when it comes to developing applications and enabling business processes, the choice of mobile development platform is becoming both critical and strategic. “Given the importance of choosing the right...

Vox offers Fat Pipe to SMBs

Since the launch of Vox Telecom’s Fat Pipe at the end of 2013, thousands of customers have taken advantage of this connectivity solution. The success of Fat Pipe in the consumer segment, coupled with a need for a prioritised, unshaped data service, at an affordable...

Airtel Niger, Ericsson deploy 3G network

Airtel, Niger’s leading mobile service provider, has named Ericsson as their exclusive 3G HSPA end-to-end hardware, software and related service vendor in Niger Republic. The deployment of the state of the art 3G end-to-end network complements the telecom operator’s...

No one is safe from cyber-attacks

With the growth in popularity of online banking services, the theft of banking information has become one of the most common types of criminal activity on the Internet. In addition to stealing access codes for personal bank accounts – and corporate bank accounts –...

Intelsat, Azercosmos partner on satellite

Intelsat and Azercosmos have announced that the two companies have signed a strategic agreement at the 45 degrees east orbital position. The two companies will closely collaborate on the design of the Azerspace-2/Intelsat 38 satellite and leverage their respective...

Has load-shedding killed the electric car?

Two years ago, Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies announced a whopping 35% reimbursement on production costs over three years as an incentive for local electric car manufacturers. So far, only Ethiopia and South Africa have attempted to launch electric cars on the...

Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

At iOCO, we're more than just a company; we're a dynamic team committed to pioneering solutions that matter, driving business agility, and ensuring digital resilience for our clients. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Full Stack Web Developer to join our...

Junior Azure Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

Our Client is looking for a Junior Azure Full Stack Developer to join there teamRole:Daily Design and develop robust, testable, and maintainable software solutions.Document software, in particular business rules and key technical decisions.Research and make...

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ENVIRONMENT:FACILITATE data-driven decision-making and improve company operations as the next Data Scientist to develop & execute cutting-edge AI and BI solutions for a Durban-based Financial Services company. You will drive Data Science projects, using...

Lead Security Support Engineer

Lead Security Support EngineerA great opportunity for a Senior Network Engineer ready to apply knowledge in a dynamic role!As a Lead Security Support Engineer, you will provide essential technical support to the customers by not only answering queries but further...

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A large national legal firm based in Brooklyn, is seeking an IT Administrator with excellent problem-solving abilities to oversee and manage the company's IT systems, including hardware, software, and network infrastructure.Key Responsibilities:Manage and maintain all...

WordPress Developer (CPT – Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:A prestigious digital command hub situated in Cape Town is in search of an experienced WordPress Developer to join their team. As a WordPress Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining WordPress websites and applications....

Data Scientist (DBN) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

ENVIRONMENT:FACILITATE data-driven decision-making and improve company operations as the next Data Scientist to develop & execute cutting-edge AI and BI solutions for a Durban-based Financial Services company. You will drive Data Science projects, using...

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