Global IT spend set for13,5% growth, to $6,31trn

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6,31-trillion in 2026, up 13,5% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “This latest forecast underscores the accelerating momentum in AI infrastructure and advanced memory,” says John-David Lovelock,...

Beware the gap between perceived AI readiness and DR capability

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) data protection is seen as a high priority when implementing AI solutions – but a survey of senior IT decision-makers has revealed a gap between perceived readiness and tested, validated disaster recovery capability. This is among the...

As cost pressures mount, consumers shift spend to essentials

South African consumers are adjusting their financial behaviour in response to ongoing cost pressures, with TransUnion's Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study revealing meaningful shifts in how households spend, save and manage credit. While many households remain under...

Memory and SSD shortage set to impact SA

The memory and SSD crisis is real – and it’s broader and faster‑moving than many in the IT industry expect. This is the stark warning from Craig Nowitz, CEO of Syntech, who recently returned from the Hong Kong electronics shows and a week of factory visits in China....

South Africans are living hand-to-mouth

with drastic changes in the economy over the past two years, South African consumers' financial realities and concerns have also changed. For many, getting by has become a priority, while investments and building wealth have taken a back seat. In late 2023, 1Life...

Nvidia joins new AI Safety Institute Consortium

Nvidia has joined the National Institute of Standards and Technology's new US Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC) as part of the company's effort to advance safe, secure and trustworthy AI. AISIC will work to create tools, methodologies and...

Tether troubles could trigger cryptocurrency turbulence

New controversies regarding Tether are likely to cause short-term volatility in the cryptocurrency market, affecting the prices of bitcoin, Ethereum and others. This is the warning from Nigel Green the CEO of deVere Group, following a Bloomberg report headlined...

Trickbot back as most wanted malware

The Trickbot has returned to the top of the list having fallen into second place in August following a three-month long reign, according to the Global Threat Index for September 2021 from Check Point Research (CPR). The remote access trojan, njRAT, has entered the top...

More education needed to realise benefits of debt counselling

Recent statistics released by Veri Cred Credit Bureau (VCCB) show the staggering scale of the debt crisis faced by South African consumers. The data puts the current debt - which represents all the debt still outstanding at the end of Q2, 2021 (after some partial...

Global satellite IoT subscriber base to reach 15,7m by 2025

According to a new research report from specialist IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the global satellite IoT communications market is growing at a good steady pace. Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global satellite IoT subscriber base grew to surpass...

CFOs should embrace analytic staff from other sources

Talent is a vital part of any advanced analytics center of excellence (ACOE) and often chief financial officers (CFOs) limit the scope of their ACOE projects by relying too heavily on finance staff, according to Gartner. CFOs should look at other, sometimes cheaper,...

Depression screening tool puts mental health in the spotlight

Wits University psychology researcher, Tasneem Hassem has been awarded R100 000 in seed funding to advance the development and commercialisation of the first validated online depression screening tool suitable to the South African context. Developed over four years as...

SA, Egypt lead Africa in global competitiveness

African countries rank positively in the GBS World Competitiveness Index, with South Africa and Egypt scoring as High Performers in five categories. More than 140 global business services (GBS) buyers and enterprise executives of organisations that outsource and...

Customers unforgiving if brands fail to protect them online

New research has cast a spotlight on the role of brands in protecting their customers from cyberattacks. According to the global Brand Trust survey by cybersecurity company Mimecast, almost three-quarters (74%) of South African consumers would stop buying from a brand...

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Intuate Group, Skyera ink reseller agreement

Intuate Group has announced the signing of a reseller agreement with California-based Skyera - a start-up that designs software and hardware for enterprise solid-state storage systems, which deliver unprecedented flash density and efficiency. This partnership will...

OKI ES9541 printer available from DCC

The OKI ES9541 is the first digital printer in the industry to offer the option of printing with a fifth colour. The printer is now available from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). It offers lower total cost of ownership (TCO) with outstanding print...

DCC offers Huawei All-in-One HD VC solution

Small medium enterprises (SMEs) and remote branches rely on constant communication with one another and video conferencing (VC) is an ideal solution that minimises the need for travel when it comes to business meetings. However, VC traditionally required a significant...

Digilogix wins BDS award

Bytes Document Solutions, which celebrates its golden jubilee in 2014 has presented Xerox concessionaire Digilogix with the Concessionaire of the Year Award for 2013. The award was presented at the recent Golden Globe Awards, an event hosted by Bytes Document...

Certified enterprise agile training from DVT

Software and services specialist DVT is offering a unique training course this month, specifically aimed at program and project managers that want to take their agile implementation skills to the enterprise. The Leading SAFe training course covers the fundamentals of...

The IT department’s carbon conundrum

The climate change debate today is largely irrelevant. Whether we like it or not, carbon taxation and mandatory emissions reporting is on the horizon. For many this represents the proverbial stick (without a carrot) approach, for others managing their carbon emissions...

Cape Office Machines wins BDS award

Stellenbosch-based Cape Office Machines has won Dealer of the Year Award from Xerox distributor Bytes Document Solutions. The award was presented at the 2014 Golden Globe Awards to recognise the company’s high achievers who have exceeded their targets and attained...

POPI will boost IT governance

The new Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act is going to force organisations to change their attitudes towards IT security. Data privacy which is built upon solid IT security practices will make real business sense very soon and South Africans are set to...

ETI offers employers a strategic opportunity

South African businesses of all sizes have a great opportunity to help address the country’s growing youth unemployment crisis while benefitting from a tax incentive by taking advantage of the Employment Tax Incentive (ETI). That’s the word from Rob Cooper, at tax...

East Africa the hub of economic developments

African economic development over the past decade has been remarkable, with Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy lauded as one of the fastest growing regions in the world. But, thanks to a significant lack of infrastructure, phase two of the continents’ economic...

JavaScript Full Stack Developer

Are you interested in working for one of the largest automotive industries in the world? We have an amazing long-term contract available for a JavaScript Full Stack Developer. This position is based in the Gauteng region with a hybrid approach being on-site and...

Python Developer (CPT Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a Python Developer is sought to join the remote team of a dynamic provider of innovative Digital, Data and CRM solutions. Your core role will entail developing image recognition, segmentation, and processing for the Automative...

Android Mobile Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

This position reports to the Mobile Engineering Manager Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Help design, develop and refine new featuresLocate and resolve bugs and crashesBrainstorm new ideas and conceptsWork with teammates on design, code reviews, and...

Advanced Front-end developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Are you an Advanced Front-end developer? Join our clients, based in Midrand/ Menlyn are at the forefront of automotive innovation, shaping the future of mobility with groundbreaking technology and visionary solutions! Have the opportunity to travel abroad, gain...

JavaScript Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Are you interested in working for one of the largest automotive industries in the world? We have an amazing long-term contract available for a JavaScript Full Stack Developer. This position is based in the Gauteng region with a hybrid approach being on-site and...

Full Stack Developer (TypeScript/React/Node.js) (CPT Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of innovative Digital, Data and CRM solutions seeks a seasoned Full Stack Developer whose core role will be to build an MVP for a greenfield SaaS product. The ideal candidate must have 3+ years suitable work experience including full...

WordPress Developer

An excellent opportunity has become available to join a leader in the IT industry is looking for a WordPress Developer, fully remote position. Requirements: Proven experience as a WordPress Developer or similar roleIn-depth knowledge of WordPressSolid experience in...

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