IT spend will breach $7trn for the first time in 2027

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $7,35-trillion in 2027, up 15% from 2026, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Collectively, the market forces are reinforcing spend around AI infrastructure, AI-enabled cloud platforms, and advanced software...

As African CEOs embrace AI, ROI is still elusive

By Kathy Gibson - African companies are in the middle of learning and adopting artificial intelligence (AI), and adapting to the changes it brings. But they are also looking beyond adoption at how to measure value from their AI investments, says Ladi Asuni, partner...

Africa moves from AI ambition to action

AI has moved from potential to proven economic value and while ambition setting is near universal across economies, execution speed is the differentiator, according to Boston Consulting Group’s The AI Maturity Matrix 2026: AI Is Transforming How Economies Develop and...

The shocking reality facing jobseekers

Of the 867 706 people who registered looking for entry-level work in retail, restaurants and quick-service outlets over a 13-month period, just 6 566 were appointed - approximately one in every 132 – and between them, they sent nearly five million applications. The...

Minimum growth for security appliance revenues

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Security Appliance Tracker, total market revenue in the global security appliance market grew 0,5% year over year in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24) to $4,2-billion, an increase of $20-million...

New metamaterial promises better 6G networking

A new cheap and easily-manufactured device could lead to improved satellite communication, high speed data transmission, and remote sensing, scientists say. A team of engineers led by researchers from the University of Glasgow have developed a ultrathin 2D surface...

Inkjet SFP revenue surges in Q2 as consumer demand increases

Revenues from sales of inkjet single-function printers (SFPs) through European distributors have been largely on the rise since Week 15 of this year on the back of improved supply and consumer demand. Context’s Index Revenue Trend clearly shows weekly average revenues...

Consortium bids to buy Alviva in massive deal

The biggest deal in the history of the South African IT distribution channel, and indeed the local IT industry, could be on the cards if a proposal by a consortium to buy Alviva gets the go-ahead from shareholders. In a SENS announcement this afternoon, the country’s...

New MFA threat highlights our security negligence

Despite the growing levels of cyber threats, adoption of even basic multi-factor authentication (MFA) remains depressingly low amongst organisations. And, with new techniques such as prompt bombing being used to beat older versions of MFA, the need to beef up how...

Loadshedding the biggest constraint on economic growth

PwC's baseline scenario for the country, according to its sixth South Africa Economic Outlook report for 2022, has deteriorated since the start of 2022 as a combination of local and international factors caused a weaker rand, higher consumer price inflation, a faster...

Metaverse emerges in SA

South Africans are dipping their toes into the waters of the “metaverse”, the vast array of virtual worlds accessed through immersive experiences in games and through virtual reality headsets. This is one of the surprise findings of the SA Social Media Landscape 2022...

Mixed road to recovery for SA consumer credit market

Rising stagflation risks on the horizon, characterised by high inflation combined with high unemployment and stagnant demand, means the consumer credit industry is facing new challenges to return back to pre-pandemic norms of activity. TransUnion's Q1 2022 South...

Partnership aims for first smart metal mine enabled by 5G

Nkwe Platinum and South Africa Zijin Platinum, both wholly-owned subsidiaries of the multinational Zijin Mining Group, have partnered with MTN and Huawei, signing a collaboration agreement to build the southern Africa region’s first 5G-enabled smart metal mine. MTN...

These are the most common mistakes on social networks

As at January 2022, more than half of the world uses social media. In other words, about 4,62-billion people make social media part of their daily lives - often taking up more of their time than they would like. However, although these platforms can be fun and are a...

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Retailers need to improve e-stores in 2015

A new study released by the South African Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC) has revealed that South African retailers generally did little to advance their sub-par online shopping offerings 2014, yet local consumers are increasingly integrating online and offline...

Syntech in Asus distribution deal

Asus South Africa is pleased to announce a new partnership with Syntech. 2015 is a big year for Asus with 500-million motherboards sold to date. We look forward to selling 500-million more with the help of brilliant partners like Syntech. Syntech will be stocking the...

Kaseya announces Release 9

Kaseya has announced the availability of Release 9 of its product portfolio. This release delivers a new, comprehensive solution for mobility management, and also includes the launch of Kaseya's new private cloud infrastructure, which delivers unprecedented levels of...

Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 810 Processor

Qualcomm has announced that its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, has a growing customer design pipeline in excess of 60 premium tier mobile devices based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor. New devices based on Snapdragon 810 include the LG G Flex2 and the...

Ericsson, Landis+Gyr partner on smart grids

Landis+Gyr, global provider of energy management solutions and Ericsson, global technology communications and services provider, have created a partnership to address the Middle East’s Smart Metering and Smart Grid transformation projects. Under the terms of the...

The top five uses of powerful tech tools

Today’s recruiter has a range of powerful tools at his or her disposal to help make the recruitment process more efficient and cost-effective. From online jobs portals to social media, these tools make it easier to reach high-quality applicants, manage the flow of...

EMC announces Vspex Blue appliance

EMC Corporation has announced availability of the EMC Vspex Blue hyper-converged infrastructure appliance that delivers compute, storage, networking and management powered by VMware EVO:RAIL and EMC software. The Vspex Blue hyper- converged infrastructure appliance...

VMware, partners aid business transformation

VMware Partner Exchange 2015, VMware, the global leader in virtualisation and cloud infrastructure, has announced new programs, new and updated solution competencies, and momentum for the VMware Partner Network. Partners from around the globe will attend VMware...

A cloud of your own

In a world where consumers often own multiple connected devices, from tablets and notebooks to smartphones - all of which are used to create and consume a variety of media - data storage has become a growing challenge, says Michael Watts, business unit manager at DCC....

Xerox to sponsor Africa Print Expo

Bytes Document Solutions (BDS), Africa’s leading document management technology and solutions company, and the authorised Xerox distributor in 26 sub-Saharan countries, has signed on as the Platinum sponsor for the 2015 Africa Print Expo. The sponsorship covers the...

Senior Full Stack Software Developer – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal

An exciting opportunity to join a software consulting company in Durban. The ideal candidate will be required to mentor Junior Developers as well as design and develop products required for the company's needs.Responsibilities:Develop and design relevant code on...

Data Analyst – Gauteng Sandown

Job SpecificationQualification Mathematics/Science/Commerce/IT Degree (NQF Level 7), or equivalent, if substantiated by valid evidence of competency.Experience 1 - 2 years' relevant data analysis experience in a professional working environment.Knowledge of Python...

Solutions Architect at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client: This award winning software company has offices in the US, UK and South Africa. You will join a talented team of curious, creative and driven individuals who are dedicated to empowering organisations to overcome various business challenges using...

Operational Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are looking for an Operational Business Analyst professional who focuses on improving and optimizing business processes within an organization. Your primary responsibility is to analyze current operations, identify inefficiencies, and develop strategies to enhance...

Remedy Business Analyst

Join our dynamic team as a Remedy Business Analyst, where innovation meets impact! At the forefront of global strategy, our Consulting company in Cape Town invites you to pioneer change and shape industries. Elevate your career with unparalleled opportunities and be...

Senior Data Analyst

Senior Data Analyst with Bachelor's degree in Mathematics/Data Science/Computer Science/Statistics and minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role, required to take on the responsibility of analysing complex data sets and creating insightful visualisations to assist...

Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment

Client Details:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Software Quality Engineer I

Software Quality Engineer Job Purpose:Use the automation test kit (frameworks and pre-defined test tools) to inspect, analyse, design, develop, implement, and execute on re-useable automated test assets to quality assure the solution and its architecture to ensure the...

Remedy Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Join our dynamic team as a Remedy Business Analyst, where innovation meets impact! At the forefront of global strategy, our Consulting company in Cape Town invites you to pioneer change and shape industries. Elevate your career with unparalleled opportunities and be...

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