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...

New cloud platform looks to transform global air traffic

Air traffic control (ATC) authorities around the world continue to face challenges with messaging systems that are limited in their capabilities, operationally demanding, and slow to adapt to modern needs making it harder to coordinate across borders and keep pace...

Thauronix gears up for SA’s changing cybersecurity landscape

Thauronix has become the latest South African company to join the Thales Accelerate Partner Network, enabling local organisations to access world-class technologies that safeguard digital assets and ensure secure access across complex IT environments. Thales IAM...

Nvidia’s historic $4trn market cap highlights AI’s key role

Nvidia briefly became the first publicly-traded company in history to reach a market capitalisation of $4-trillion yesterday (9 July), outpacing tech giants Apple and Microsoft, and marking a pivotal moment in the global AI landscape. This milestone underscores Wall...

Deepfake fraud losses creep towards $1bn

The first half of 2025 had almost four times as many deepfake incidents (a total of 580 incidents) as the entire year of 2024 - and losses from deepfake-related fraud reached $410-million, according to a new report from Surfshark. Since 2019, deepfake technology used...

New malware uses AI to bypass protection

Kathy Gibson reports - Researchers have uncovered new malware threats that use artificial intelligence (AI) to bypass existing malware detection. This is the word from Eli Smadja, worldwide research group manager at Check Point, who says the new AI evasion malware was...

PC shipments strong as vendors get ahead of tariff deadlines

PC shipments during the second quarter of 2025 grew 6,5% from the prior year, with global volumes reaching 68,4-million shipments, according to preliminary results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker....

CEOs back inflation target cut amid declining confidence

The Q2 2025 Merchantec CEO Confidence Index reveals a near-flatline in overall CEO sentiment, inching up from 45.2 in Q1 to just 45.3. Confidence has bottomed out at these levels, underscoring the enduring pressure on South African corporate leaders amid persistent...

Procurement professionals urged to step up as industry transitions

The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) has issued a strong call to action for South African procurement leaders following the release of its Global State of Procurement & Supply 2025 report – Cool Heads in the Storm. The wide-ranging report,...

Britehouse Mobility completes management buy-out from NTT Data

Britehouse Mobility has concluded a management buyout that effectively acquires the business from NTT Data, for an undisclosed amount. Now known simply as Britehouse, the company enables organisations to optimise operations, accelerate transformation, and thrive in an...

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Peach Payments acquires Operativa

Digital payments service provider Peach Payments has acquired customer software development firm Operativa as a going concern. The acquisition sees the full Operativa team integrated into Peach Payments, with Operativa co-founders Dayne Olivier and Ben Janecke taking...

SA business attracts clients in 46 countries

Pragma, a South African-based enterprise asset management company, is achieving global recognition and growth via its targeted software platform. This is according to recently-appointed CEO Scott Gibson, who says: "Pragma's roots are in engineering consulting...

Xero Beautiful Business Fund is open for entries

Small business platform Xero has announced the return of the Xero Beautiful Business Fund for 2024 -- an initiative offering more than R8-million in funding to support small businesses and non-profits with their growth plans and help drive future success. Entries for...

Exclusive Networks certifies as Infoblox Diamond-level distributor

Exclusive Networks has become the first Distributor Partner to achieve Diamond-Level certification in Infoblox's Skilled to Secure Partner Program for EMEA as it gears up for growth with a new Infoblox Professional Services agreement. In today's rapidly evolving...

NetScout expands IT observability at the edge

NetScout has introduced its new suite of Business Edge Observability products, including the nGenius Edge Sensor and Remote InfiniStreamNG solutions to deliver IT observability for remote locations at the digital edge. As the prevalence and importance of...

Mimecast debuts Human Risk Management platform

Mimecast has launched its Human Risk Management (HRM) platform, in response to customer and market demand for a more effective means of mitigating risk brought on by employee mistakes and user errors. The platform will provide visibility into an organisation's risk...

Absa enhances digitally-powered financial solutions in Africa

Absa Group is extending pivotal partnerships in the digital space, with enhanced features such as advanced machine learning algorithms and improved data analytics. "We are strengthening our digital offerings across all segments and using advanced analytics to enhance...

Standardisation helps to bullet-proof OT security

South Africa is not being spared the scourge of cyberattacks on operational technology (OT) networks. As recently as 22 June, the National Health Laboratory Service was hit by a ransomware attack that blocked communications between its information systems, resulting...

Vertiv adds next-generation UPS

As global electricity demand from data centres is expected to double by 2026 - largely driven by computing and cooling requirements from AI (artificial intelligence) and HPC (high-performance computing) - it is crucial to have a robust backup power solution to provide...

Heidelberg Mall goes off the grid

Energy Partners (EP) has successfully delivered a 3,2MWp, 3,1MWh hybrid power project for the Futuregrowth Community Property Fund-owned Heidelberg Mall in Heidelberg, Gauteng. The project ensures 24/7 uninterrupted power, significantly reducing total electricity...

Scrum Master

Scrum Master - Pretoria East (Hybrid) 1 year fixed term contract Minimum Requirements Minimum 3 years' experience in a scrum master roleFamiliarity with software development (C#, C++,SQL etc.) will be an advantage, but not a requirementExcellent knowledge of Scrum...

CNC Programmer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our client in the Innovaton Engineering Industry is currently looking for a CNC Programmer. Duties: Cad / CAM Software experienceTesting programs for efficiencyTroubleshooting issuesMaintaining documentationCollaborating wiht Engineers and Machine OperatorsDesign and...

Cyber Security Specialist – Cloud – Gauteng Pretoria

To research, design, develop, implement and mature technologies and solutions related to Cyber Security Operations (CSO) within the Department.JOB DESCRIPTIONProvide technical expertise as input into cloud security capabilities and appropriate controls for...

Senior Systems Analyst – Gauteng Edenburg

Analyse and design system functionalities, integrations, and upgrades for complex initiatives.Lead and facilitate system and functional design sessions, ensuring alignment with business needs.Document functional/system requirements and create UML/Use Case models.Work...

Scrum Master

Scrum Master - Pretoria East (Hybrid) 1 year fixed term contract Minimum Requirements Minimum 3 years' experience in a scrum master roleFamiliarity with software development (C#, C++,SQL etc.) will be an advantage, but not a requirementExcellent knowledge of Scrum...

Mid-Level Java Engineer (JHB Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:BUILD and implement functional software products that serve user needs as the next Mid-Level Java Engineer wanted to join the team of a dynamic Software Specialist in Joburg. Working in collaboration with other Software Devs, you will help to analyse...

Azure Cloud Developer (AWS Bonus) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you passionate about cloud technologies and infrastructure automation? We're seeking a Cloud Developer with hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure (and ideally AWS) to join our dynamic and fast-growing team. You'll play a key role in architecting, building, and...

Project Manager

Our esteemed client based in Cape Town is looking for a Project Manager to oversee property projects from concept to completion, this will involve identifying opportunities, conducting feasibility studies, securing approvals and financing, managing consultants and...

Scrum Master – Gauteng Menlyn

Scrum Master - Pretoria East (Hybrid) 1 year fixed term contract Minimum Requirements Minimum 3 years' experience in a scrum master roleFamiliarity with software development (C#, C++,SQL etc.) will be an advantage, but not a requirementExcellent knowledge of Scrum...

Mid-Level Java Engineer (JHB Onsite) – Gauteng Rosebank

ENVIRONMENT:BUILD and implement functional software products that serve user needs as the next Mid-Level Java Engineer wanted to join the team of a dynamic Software Specialist in Joburg. Working in collaboration with other Software Devs, you will help to analyse...

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