Global cloud infrastructure spending climbs 25% to $102,6bn

According to new research from Omdia, global spending on cloud infrastructure services reached $102,6-billion in Q3 2025, representing 25% year-on-year growth. Market momentum remained stable, marking the fifth consecutive quarter in which growth has remained above...

Technology, talent and trust will define the workplace in 2026

With companies increasingly prioritising their employees, they are also recognising that productivity and engagement are driven by how, when and with whom they collaborate rather than solely where they work. Organisations of all sizes are embracing flexible and hybrid...

Swift action needed to unlock AI’s $1trn opportunity for Africa

The African Development Bank has released a report establishing a strategic roadmap for unlocking the economic and social potential of artificial intelligence (AI) across Africa. Developed under the G20 Digital Transformation Working Group, Africa’s AI Productivity...

AI, geopolitics reshaping the future of global energy markets

S&P Global Energy has released its Top Trends report identifying the pivotal developments shaping clean energy technology, sustainability, and growth in global energy markets in 2026. "In 2026, AI's surging power demand growth will be testing grid limits, revenue...

Technology, geopolitics, environment add to business risk

There has been a sharp rise in risks associated with geopolitical volatility and a broader shift in how organisations perceive and prioritise risk, according to AON’s 2025 edition of its Global Risk Management Survey, which has tracked the most-pressing risks for...

Bitcoin rallies on US government shutdown

Bitcoin will continue its upward price momentum as the US government shutdown grinds on. This is the prediction of Nigel Green, chief executive of deVere Group, who points out that the cryptocurrency pushed higher as the US Congress failed to secure a deal on funding,...

UCT adopts AI in Education Framework

With the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies starting to reshape teaching and learning at universities, the University of Cape Town (UCT) aims to provide an enabling environment and systematic approaches to shape and support staff and students in...

Europe urged to take a chance on BRICS

Europe’s industrial SMEs are urged to proactively seize opportunities in BRICS markets. This is the call from Karlheinz Zuerl, CEO of the German Technology & Engineering Corporation (GTEC), headquartered in Shanghai, who says: “In a time of global economic...

GirlCode Hackathon aims to empower African women in tech

In a world where innovation drives progress, and technology continues to shape how we live and work, women are increasingly making their mark in the tech sector. From classrooms to boardrooms, they are bringing new perspectives, solving complex challenges, and...

SA’s top banks face new competitive realities

South African banks have delivered solid returns since the post-Covid lows. However, as economic growth remains weak, interest rates drift lower, and competition intensifies, the operating environment is becoming increasingly complex. Against this backdrop, Byron...

Future Filmmaker awards open for submissions

The 2026 edition of the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards is open for submissions and free for all to enter on sonyfuturefilmmakerawards.com. Now in their fourth year, the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards celebrate the filmmakers shaping the cinematic landscape of tomorrow....

How your travel documents could end up on the dark web

As international travel is reaching new highs, so is cybercrime targeting travelers. Joint research by NordVPN and Saily exposes the dark web’s growing market for stolen travel documents — from passport scans to loyalty accounts — and shows just how cheap it is for...

US to reverse ban on Nvidia AI chips to China

Nvidia will soon be able to resume advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chip shipments to China. The company blogs that Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang has been promoting AI in both Washington, DC and Beijing, emphasising the benefits that AI will bring to...

Slow growth for smartphone sales

According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker , global smartphone shipments increased 1% year-over-year (YoY) to 295,2million units in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25). The smartphone market...

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Assore enhances network transformation

Global mining holding company Assore has successfully deployed VeloCloud SD-WAN technology across its wide-area network (WAN) environment with the assistance of Redvine Networks. Assore is engaged in the mining, processing, and marketing of diverse ores, minerals, and...

Trend Micro stops deepfakes and AI attacks

Trend Micro has announced additions in its enterprise platform and consumer cybersecurity products focused on protecting all environments from the rapidly growing threat of AI-based attacks and fraud. Trend research shows that cybercriminals are catching on to the...

Olympic and Paralympic Games open new attack opportunities

The Paris 2024 Olympics games are here, and for the first time since 2020, spectators are welcome to attend, with an influx of 15-million people expected to attend the events. As the world's attention has turned to this prestigious event, experts and law enforcement...

What the shift from RMS to RM means for debit orders

The South African debit order landscape has undergone significant transformations to enhance security and efficiency. Central to this evolution was the introduction of the DebiCheck debit order system. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) dictated the implementation...

Qlik Answers offers insights from unstructured data

Qlik has announced the general availability of Qlik Answers, a self-service AI solution designed to help organisations remove the risk, embrace the complexity, and scale the impact of AI. Qlik Answers transforms unstructured data into actionable results through...

Lee Syse to drive Routed channel, product development

Routed, a vendor-neutral VMware cloud provider and now a VMware by Broadcom Premier CSP Partner, has appointed Lee Syse as its director of product and go-to-M=market (GTM). Andrew Cruise, founder and CEO of Routed, says that the appointment of Syse is part of the...

The practical implications of the ‘two-pot system’

With the 1 September implementation deadline looming, South Africa's 'two-pot' retirement reform is fast coming to the boil. However, while President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to sign the new Pension Funds Amendment Bill in the coming weeks, for many employers and...

LexisNexis recognised for empowerment

LexisNexis South Africa has been recognised at this year's Oliver Top Empowerment Awards for its outstanding contributions to digital transformation. The company was honoured with the Top Empowered Company: Digital Transformation of the Year Award and achieved second...

Unpacking modern business transformation building blocks

Business transformation in South Africa is primarily defined by the transition from analogue to digital, from manual to automated, from traditional ways of working to those compatible with 4IR technologies and implementations. Transformation projects have accelerated...

Cybersecurity in the era of quantum computing

As quantum computing technology rapidly advances, businesses and governments around the world are facing a looming threat to their cybersecurity. By Amritesh Anand, vice-president and MD: technology services group at In2IT Technologies. Quantum computers, with their...

Business Analyst at Codeplex

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Business Analyst to join our team and collaborate with clients, developers, and stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable requirements for software solutions. The Business Analyst will play a crucial role in...

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ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of tailored financial solutions seeks a Systems Administrator with a strong technical background, hands-on experience, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a dynamic business environment. You will be responsible for installing,...

Software Systems Engineer – Gauteng Gauteng

Software Systems EngineerAccelerate your career with cutting-edge defense technology!R 1,000,000 - R 1,320,000 per annumJoin a global leader in defense and security solutions dedicated to innovation and societal safety. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your...

Business Analyst at Codeplex – Gauteng Sandton

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Business Analyst to join our team and collaborate with clients, developers, and stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable requirements for software solutions. The Business Analyst will play a crucial role in...

Systems Administrator (JHB or CPT) – Gauteng Germiston

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of tailored financial solutions seeks a Systems Administrator with a strong technical background, hands-on experience, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a dynamic business environment. You will be responsible for installing,...

Information Systems – Dev – Ops Engineer

Our client based in Ottery - Western Cape produce bespoke rigid plastic packaging (bottles, jars, containers, tubes, roll-ons, caps etc.) in a multitude of shapes, colours, materials and sizes for a variety of industries (personal care, home care, chemical,...

Senior Software Engineer – JAVA

Design and maintain technical system requirements based on business needs.Develop backend applications based on approved specifications and prototypes.Develop, test, debug and maintain application code.Develop, update and maintain technical documentation.Integrate...

Ethical Hacker at GEMS

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