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...

SMB cyber infections via Excel are up

This International SMB Day (today, 27 June), a Kaspersky report reveals that the number of infections experienced by the sector has risen by 5% over the first quarter of 2024, compared to the same period last year. The number of users who encountered malware and...

Green building revolution could be a $1,8trn market opportunity

A new World Economic Forum report outlines a roadmap for transforming the global building sector to combat climate change and protect biodiversity. Amid rapid urbanisation worldwide, primarily driven by emerging economies, the report presents a timely case for the...

Food price inflation pushes millions into poverty

The continued steep rise in food price inflation, from 3,4% in 2019 to 5,7% at the beginning of this year, remains a major concern for South Africa, as it is exacerbating poverty and food insecurity among the country's poorest households. The sharp rise in food...

Half of employees use unauthorised file services to complete work

A new report from KnowBe4 Research - "Shadow IT is Real" - has revealed that shadow IT is a genuine risk for organisations, with half of all employees using unauthorised file services to complete work. The research report examines the prevalence of two common insecure...

Employee health and well-being key in 2022

As a result of Covid-19, employers need to re-look office culture, teamwork, and talent strategies to acknowledge both a shifting business landscape and changing employee expectations. According to new research, physical well-being ranks third among employees' top...

EV versus ICE – A cost per kilometre comparison

South Africa may be behind the curve when it comes to electric vehicle adoption, but as the shift to mainstream EV acceptance edges closer, more and more motorists are weighing up the pros and cons of electric versus petrol and diesel. While there's no denying...

redAcademy to fast-track youth into software development

redPanda Software has launched redAcademy, a standalone software development training academy which will give high school graduates the opportunity to fast-track their IT careers. redAcademy MD Jessica Carroll says that the academy's mission is to provide real...

5G key to an immersive metaverse

Kathy Gibson is at Mobile World Congress 2022 - As the physical and virtual worlds continue to merge, 5G is key to truly unleashing new consumer experiences. The mobility industry in general, and 5G in particular, were set back during the Covid-19 pandemic as people...

More to the digital divide than previously thought

The Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI) has published the first ever multi-country study of Meaningful Connectivity, a measure of whether someone can regularly access the Internet on an appropriate device with sufficient data and a fast connection. The...

Private 5G networks usher in new wave of connectivity

Kathy Gibson is at Mobile World Congress 2022 - Private 5G networks offer enterprises new opportunities to transform themselves, digitalise and find new ways to serve their customers. This is the message from Tami Erwin, CEO of Verizon Business, who says private...

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Jasco offers DataVoice DVLink desktop app

Jasco has announced the availability of the new DataVoice DVLink desktop application, an add-on to the proven DataVoice Libra voice recording solution. DVLink enhances the capabilities of Libra through an intuitive, easy-to-use dashboard that makes both the call and...

Vodacom stores offer LG G3

The much anticipated LG G3 is now available from Vodacom stores. The latest smartphone from LG Electronics (LGESA) is a culmination of consumer research based on LG’s product development philosophy, Learning from You. LG listened and the G3’s philosophy, "simple is...

BlackBerry platform wins STIG approval

BlackBerry has announced that Secure Work Space for iOS and Android, a multi-platform containerisation solution managed through BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 (BES10), has received Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) approval from the Defense Information...

Standard Bank updates banking app

Standard Bank has announced the much anticipated update of its banking app for smartphones. This rollout follows the successful launch of its new generation tablet banking app in March this year. According to Vuyo Mpako, head of Innovation and Channel Design at...

Dac Systems, Nintex empowers business

The increase in data volume combined with the need to maintain a standardised and sustainable operation is driving the need for businesses to invest in advanced workflow and process management infrastructure. Dac Systems, a leading distributor of business process...

IronTree offers Panda Cloud Fusion

IronTree has extended their range of cloud services to include Panda Cloud Fusion, delivering comprehensive security, management and support into one easy to use solution. This extends IronTree’s proposition adding protection and management to their already strong...

Timex introduces innovative smartwatch

Timex, the iconic leader in outdoor and sports performance timepieces and the first authentic watch brand to enter the smartwatch space, has reached yet another milestone with the introduction of the Timex IRONMAN ONE GPS+, offering consumers stand-alone wireless...

Hybrid solutions ease SMMEs’ load

In today’s connected world, no SMME can afford to ignore the benefits of cloud services that can help it to boost productivity, increase efficiency and reduce costs. Such services can free you of many of the complexities of looking after computer systems so that you...

Konica Minolta backs PinkDrive

Konica Minolta Medical South Africa (KMMSA) has joined parent company, the Bidvest Group, in pledging its on-going support to the PinkDrive’s initiative to bring the early detection of breast cancer to all South African women. Earlier this year, PinkDrive unveiled...

Flash is important for the channel

Distribution is in the midst of one of the most turbulent times in its history. Seemingly out of nowhere, the once simple world of hardware resale has been turned on its head and partner organisations have had to get to grips with new technologies and new business...

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Cape Town IT Specialist Role - Permanent Onsite PositionResponsibilities: Oversee IT infrastructure health, performance, security, and compliance.Ensure services meet business needs and regulatory standards.Manage full lifecycle of infrastructure services.Lead...

Senior Business Analyst (Hybrid – CPT/PTA)

Lead or participate in multiple projects by completing and updating necessary project documentation, managing project scope, determining priorities, and ensuring efficient and on-time delivery of project tasks and milestones.The role will be based in the Somerset...

Scrum Master at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Join a thriving community of individuals transforming lives through direct selling. Since 1998, people have been changing their lives with our client, taking ownership of career opportunities provided, empowering them to earn a sustainable income and...

Software Developer

Intermediate Mobile Developer - Flutter & ReactGo where initiative is appreciatedR25 000 - R30 000 Including ProvidentTop Software Development House Specializing in the Development of various HR and Access Control Applications is looking for a Mobile Developer to...

Application Specialist X-Ray – Gauteng Midrand

Well known and leading medical supplier requires an Application Specialist for the X-Ray Division.Must be familiar with General Radiography and Fluoroscopy equipment, both analogue as well as latest DR based digital systems, as well as CR products. Mammography and...

IT Specialist – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Cape Town IT Specialist Role - Permanent Onsite PositionResponsibilities: Oversee IT infrastructure health, performance, security, and compliance.Ensure services meet business needs and regulatory standards.Manage full lifecycle of infrastructure services.Lead...

Senior Business Analyst (Hybrid – CPT/PTA) – Gauteng Pretoria

Lead or participate in multiple projects by completing and updating necessary project documentation, managing project scope, determining priorities, and ensuring efficient and on-time delivery of project tasks and milestones.The role will be based in the Somerset...

Scrum Master at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Join a thriving community of individuals transforming lives through direct selling. Since 1998, people have been changing their lives with our client, taking ownership of career opportunities provided, empowering them to earn a sustainable income and...

Software Developer – Gauteng Gauteng

Intermediate Mobile Developer - Flutter & ReactGo where initiative is appreciatedR25 000 - R30 000 Including ProvidentTop Software Development House Specializing in the Development of various HR and Access Control Applications is looking for a Mobile Developer to...

Business Analyst

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