Growing energy demand will limit ambitious climate goals

The global economy is on the cusp of a major shift where most of future global energy demand growth will come from emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). The new realities of meeting this demand alongside the need for energy security, resilience and...

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...

CrowdStrike CEO must answer to Congress

As the dust starts to settle after Friday's global IT outage, the US Congress is looking for answers from the company that caused the issue. CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz has been called to testify about how the incident happened, and what mitigating steps the company...

New attacks personalise bulk campaigns

Kaspersky experts have identified a new phishing attack trend where elements of spear phishing are being used in bulk campaigns. Traditional bulk phishing emails target large audiences with generic messages, often rife with typos and simplistic formatting. In...

Semiconductor revenue set for 13,6% growth

Global semiconductor revenue is projected to total $676-billion in 2022, an increase of 13,6% from 2021, according to Gartner. "The semiconductor average selling price (ASP) hike from the chip shortage continues to be a key driver for growth in the global...

Double-digital growth to continue for global smart home devices market

The worldwide market for smart home devices grew 11,7% in 2021 compared to 2020 with more than 895-million devices shipped, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Smart Home Device Tracker. Notwithstanding the market volatility due...

What APT actors have been getting up to

According to Kaspersky's latest APT trends report for Q1 2022, advanced persistent threat (APT) actors had a busy quarter. Both recently uncovered and ongoing campaigns conducted by new and well-known operators made significant changes to the APT threat landscape....

Only one in 10 workers have automated office tools

New research suggests employers are missing the opportunity to automate workflows and upgrade office spaces as part of their hybrid work strategies - despite employee calls to digitalise manual processes. Employers aren't taking the opportunity to automate workflows...

Printer volumes, revenues slump despite business rebound

Volume and value sales of printers through European distribution fell by double digits year-on-year (YoY) in the first three months of 2022, although business revenues have remained largely above the 2021 average so far this year, according to Context. Context's...

Sunrise across the world

The crew aboard the International Space Station has a window on Planet Earth, affording them glimpses of extraordinary beauty. In this image an orbital sunrise beams across Earth's horizon revealing silhouetted clouds above the South China Sea. Every 24 hours, the...

Elon Musk to acquire Twitter

Elon Musk has succeeded in his bid to acquire Twitter, with a definitive agreement reached yesterday (25 April) between Musk and the Twitter board. Twitter will be acquired by an entity wholly owned by Elon Musk, for $54.20 per share in cash, in a transaction valued...

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Gumtree revamps automotive section

Gumtree has made big changes to their highly-trafficked automotive section, by monetising the channel and becoming an automotive platform of note. They recently introduced an ad management and customization dashboard for professional sellers. “While we haven’t seen...

Projects fail ERP

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) projects have a bad reputation. Like wayward children, they can be difficult to control and expensive to bring to full maturity. Yet just as parents often fail their errant children, ERP projects that go bad often do so because...

An Agile testing paradigm shift

Agile techniques are becoming mainstream as companies gear up to deliver the software they need to meet rapidly shifting consumer needs and intense competition. However, it’s also clear that many companies are struggling with testing in this new, agile world. “I’ve...

Fak’ugesi Digital Africa to explore tech

The Fak’ugesi Digital Africa Conference is a retrospective and expansive academic conference to be held in early December 2014. This intimate but intensive conference, organised by Tegan Bristow from Wits Digital Arts, falls under the umbrella of the recent and very...

Jasco delivers Avaya Fabric Connect

Jasco has announced the availability of Avaya Fabric Connect technology, an innovative network architecture that enables organisations to build a future-proof foundation for next-generation technology. Fabric Connect supports the deployment of virtualisation, cloud,...

Integrated security a must

Businesses are under constant pressure to prevent security breaches by cunning and sophisticated adversaries that are targeting their most sensitive data. These attacks can have devastating consequences for organisations - putting their staff and customers at...

Muvi TV uses EUTELSAT 7B satellite

Muvi TV, Zambia´s leading commercial broadcaster and one of Africa’s fastest-growing satellite TV platforms, is poised for a new phase of expansion. The company has renewed and expanded its satellite capacity requirements from Stellar, a leading German play-out centre...

Plug and play Internet from DCC

Get online in no time at all no matter where you are with the latest Huawei USB modems from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). The Huawei E3531 and E3131 incorporate Hi-Link software driver technology, allowing users to connect faster than ever, in as little...

Metacom solution boosts visibility, control

Industrial and commercial communications operator Metacom has launched its web-based Metacom Management Centre to clients, allowing them unprecedented insight into network performance. “We solve difficult communications problems for banks, retailers and utilities,”...

What’s your credit score?

Most people see credit as a means to an end. It enables us to purchase something when our budgets are stretched, or alternatively to fund a big-ticket item that exceeds our cash flow. Credit also plays a significant role in building wealth. Used wisely, credit can...

IT Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions

We require a senior PM with strong skills in managing complex projects with multiple moving parts and teams; and that can work independently; grasp technical landscapes quickly, is structured and with clear concise communication.The candidate should be a motivated;...

Lead Solutions Analyst

Job Title: Lead Solutions AnalystLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (6-month contract)Hybrid Roles and responsibilities: Solution/System Analyst required to Analyse the As-Is System and its interfaces.Identify and engage with Interfacing systems in terms of...

Project Manager

Are you a driven and experienced Project Manager eager to take on an opportunity in the military vehicle manufacturing industry? Join my clients' team and lead their projects to success! In this pivotal role, you will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of...

Test Automation Technician

TitleTest Automation TechnicianDescriptionResponsibilities/Tasks:·Test planning and test case automation.·Plan and create all master data required for automated test scripts.·Create and execute automated test plans on demand.·Manage automated script storage and...

IT Support Engineer

We are recruiting an IT Support Engineer on a fixed term contract until December 2024 on behalf of an Edenvale based client. Minimum Requirements2+ years work experience in Network, Desktop and Server SupportComptia A+MCSE or MCSAStrong in Windows 788.10Strong...

IT Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Kenilworth

We require a senior PM with strong skills in managing complex projects with multiple moving parts and teams; and that can work independently; grasp technical landscapes quickly, is structured and with clear concise communication.The candidate should be a motivated;...

Lead Solutions Analyst – Gauteng Randburg

Job Title: Lead Solutions AnalystLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (6-month contract)Hybrid Roles and responsibilities: Solution/System Analyst required to Analyse the As-Is System and its interfaces.Identify and engage with Interfacing systems in terms of...

Project Manager – Gauteng Pretoria

Are you a driven and experienced Project Manager eager to take on an opportunity in the military vehicle manufacturing industry? Join my clients' team and lead their projects to success! In this pivotal role, you will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of...

Test Automation Technician – Western Cape Somerset West

TitleTest Automation TechnicianDescriptionResponsibilities/Tasks:·Test planning and test case automation.·Plan and create all master data required for automated test scripts.·Create and execute automated test plans on demand.·Manage automated script storage and...

IT Support Engineer – Gauteng Edenvale

We are recruiting an IT Support Engineer on a fixed term contract until December 2024 on behalf of an Edenvale based client. Minimum Requirements2+ years work experience in Network, Desktop and Server SupportComptia A+MCSE or MCSAStrong in Windows 788.10Strong...

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