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...

Chinese smartphone market sustains growth

According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, Chinese smartphone shipments grew 6,5% year over year (YoY) to 69,3-million units in 1Q24. Although the growth was supported by a low comparison base...

Polygon, Cardano the worst crypto performers

The 2024 crypto bull run, which some think could be the largest crypto space has ever seen, has helped the world's largest digital coins reach their multi-year highs, bringing impressive gains to crypto investors. Although most leading cryptos saw double and...

People matter in post-Covid transformation

The business world inevitably reflects the society that surrounds it, as changes in societal norms and evolving cultural values naturally filter into office environments. After all, businesses are composed of people. What's less obvious is that the relationship works...

African markets are still innovating despite liquidity struggles

Innovations in sustainable finance and digital transformation, alongside important initiatives in transparency and regulation, will help reinvigorate Africa's financial markets as they recover from the impact of Covid-19. This is according to research in the latest...

Crypto wallet theft on NFT marketplace thwarted

Check Point Research (CPR) identified critical security flaws in OpenSea which, if left unpatched, could allow hackers to hijack user accounts and steal entire cryptocurrency wallets by crafting malicious NFTs. OpenSea is known as the world's largest NFT marketplace,...

Dating apps used in trading scam

Sophos has released new insight on an international cryptocurrency trading scam targeting iPhone users through popular dating apps, such as Bumble and Tinder. A report detailing the latest findings, "CryptoRom Fake iOS Cryptocurrency Apps Hit US, European Victims For...

Ransomware pandemic rages alongside Covid-19

During the Covid-19 crisis another outbreak has happened in cyber space: a digital pandemic driven by ransomware. Malware attacks that encrypt company data and systems and demand a ransom payment for release are surging globally. The increasing frequency and severity...

BCX Digital Innovation Awards 2021 announces shortlisted nominees

This year the BCX Digital Innovation Awards received 61 entries, made up of 45 SME and 16 Large Enterprise entries. "BCX understands that innovation is not an end-point, but an evolving, constant journey that requires hard work and collaboration as much as it does...

Icy ‘glue’ may control pace of Antarctic ice-shelf breakup

As the ice-and-snow rubble known as mélange melts in Antarctica's ice shelves, rifts can grow and icebergs break off even in the brutal cold of winter. Researchers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the University of California, Irvine, have discovered an ice...

Who will keep the connectivity lights on when ICASA flips the switch?

South Africans who work from home, study online and try to keep their businesses alive rely on connectivity, without which it all ends. By Paul Colmer, exco member of Wireless Access Providers Association (WAPA) "Digital loadshedding" is small-fry compared with...

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Intelligent Energy launches Upp

Intelligent Energy, the global power technology company, has launched Upp – a personal energy device, to charge and power USB-compatible portable electronic devices, such as smartphones, feature phones, e-readers, tablets, portable gaming consoles, as well as digital...

Adapt IT acquires Aquilon

JSE listed Adapt IT has announced that it has acquired 100% of Aquilon, a South African based oil and gas specialist consultancy in a R98-million deal. This strategic acquisition will enhance Adapt IT’s expansion into Africa’s growing energy sector, strengthen the...

Fujitsu announces PrimeQuest evaluation

At Fujitsu Forum, Fujitsu announced a technology evaluation program for PrimeQuest high end servers which extend capacities of in-memory computing up to 12Tb. This means Fujitsu is the first vendor to enable realtime decision-making for large-scale SAP ERP (enterprise...

Technology improves African municipalities

Municipalities across Africa are adopting new technology and ICT (information and communication technology) options in their efforts to increase revenue collection. Increased revenue collection, and the management thereof, will improve the ability of the municipality...

People as the new differentiators

Technology is proving to be a double edged sword. On the one hand it enables businesses to operate more efficiently than ever before. On the other hand it’s helping to erode the traditional sources of business differentiation. "It’s never been easier or faster for...

InfoProtect releases online security portal

InfoProtect has created a new online portal for customers to gain access to security solutions and technology advice on a monthly subscription basis. By removing the guesswork and intensive administration normally associated with these portals, InfoProtect is making...

FNB offers smart devices to customers

Qualifying FNB Cheque Account holders and FNB Private Clients can now buy up to four smart devices* on their banking profiles dependant on affordability. This comes just in time for the festive season gift buying rush. In the past, customers were limited to one device...

Backing up from a storage snapshot

How frequently you back up determines how much data you’ll lose if something goes wrong – so any technology that allows more frequent backup without interrupting the flow of work is a good thing, says Warren Olivier, Regional Corporate Account Manager of Veeam...

Reconciliation as a strategic advantage

Many retailers are implementing Value Added Services (VAS) in an effort to enhance the customer experience, to generate incremental revenue, and to ultimately gain a competitive advantage, says Ian Steyn, executive : Products and Sales at Innervation Value Added...

Cisco launches application-centric solutions

Application-centric infrastructure is set to help businesses in South Africa unlock new routes to innovation and profit, Cisco has announced. “A new paradigm shift driven by cloud, mobility and big data is redefining IT, with the Web-based economy shifting to an...

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Minimum requirements:Bachelors degree or Diploma in IT or EngineeringBusiness Analyst Certification from a reputable institution+7 years experience in the BA field with a focus on CLEARING Candidates must come from the Financial SectorClearing Knowledge a mustGather...

DevOps – Gauteng Menlyn

Are you a talented DevOps Engineer with a passion for cutting-edge technology and a knack for cloud-based solutions? Are you ready to be part of an iconic brand's journey towards innovation and excellence? If so, our client is looking for you to join their dynamic...

Technical Support Specialist – Gauteng Midrand

Ready to Escape the Mundane? Join iOCO Infrastructure Services for a Journey Beyond Work.We are seeking a Technical Support Specialist who possesses strong technical aptitude coupled with excellent communication skills to effectively troubleshoot and resolve problems....

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Key Result Areas : Establish & operate planning standards & controlsProactively monitor progress, resolve issues, and initiate appropriate corrective actionRoll-up & analysis to program-level plan.Highlights variances to baseline commitments.Support...

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Our client in the Manufacturing Industry, based in City Deep (JHB South), is currently looking to employ a Senior IT Administrator. An exciting career opportunity awaits you!Requirements:A minimum of 3 years' experience in a desktop support role. A+ / N+ - MS...

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Our BI & ICT Consulting client (German) is seeking an experienced Odoo developer to join their SA-based team. Work from home anywhere in SA for this German organisation.As an Odoo developer, you will be responsible for developing and customizing Odoo modules to...

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