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...

Right-to-repair law could cut e-waste

It's a frustrating scenario most South African consumers are all too familiar with: You purchase an expensive new electrical item or electronic device, and shortly after the warranty expires, a small part breaks. But when you take it into the manufacturer, they simply...

Startup innovation shapes tech landscape

In the ever-evolving landscape of tech innovation, practical and customer-centric solutions take centre stage - from AI-driven medical diagnostics to streamlined IT management platforms enhancing operational efficiency, the focus is on solutions that directly impact...

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...

AI key to making roads safer in future

Countries and investors need to step up the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) to keep future roads safe for everyone, say the United Nations partners leading a new AI for Road Safety initiative. The UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) include a...

Digital-only banking set for global growth

Digital-only banking adoption is set to grow considerably over the next five years, according to Finder.com's Digital Banking Adoption Report. Finder polled 41 654 people across 30 countries to reveal the number of people who will have a digital-only bank account will...

South Africans ‘waste’ opportunities to e-recycle

Despite the fact that approximately 95% of e-waste can be recycled, recovered or treated and beneficiated, e-recycling is not high on South African's agenda. This according to Patricia Schröder, vice-chair of the central branch of the Institute of Waste Management of...

Digital commerce will be impacted by these technologies

Over the next two years, visual configuration, digital wallets, customer identity and access management (CIAM) and virtual customer assistants (VCAs) will have high impact on digital commerce as mainstream adoption of these technologies increases, according to the...

Carrier multi-access edge cloud to reach $16bn

International Data Corporation (IDC) sees 2021 as an accelerated year for multi-access edge cloud (MEC) investments. MEC buildouts are being carried out by a broad cross-section of edge stakeholders (e.g., wireless and wireline communications service providers, cable...

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Huawei showcases eLTE solution

Huawei has showcased its self-developed eLTE broadband trunking solution at the Professional LTE 2013. The solution, which has been deployed in various vertical industries, including government, energy, transportation and with Internet Service Providers (ISP), is...

Behavioural economics will change marketing

To be truly successful in marketing and advertising, we need to understand human motivation and behaviour at a deep level so that we are more able to influence it. Yet the marketing industry has clung to the same frameworks for modelling the ways that people evaluate...

Leveraging big data for claims processing

Short-term insurance and medical aid companies in Africa are under extreme pressure to keep up with the growing volumes of claims, with vital information embedded in faxes, e-mails, handwritten notes and phone calls that have pertinent information which need to be...

Consumers shape the future of television

Connectivity and convergence are increasingly becoming a core part of consumer’s day-to-day lives, with television just one such example where consumer need and demand is beginning to shape how these devices are used. According to Lance Berger, head of Product...

AOC launches 16:10 monitors

Display specialist AOC launches three new 61cm (24-inch) monitors in the format 16:10. The series 60 models from the AOC Professional Line deliver a WUXGA resolution of 1 920 x 1 200 pixels, adding valuable desktop space in height compared to the widespread 16:9 Full...

Ericsson showcases voice over LTE solution

Ericsson is showcasing voice over LTE (VoLTE) technology at the Transform Africa conference that is taking place in Kigali, Rwanda, between 28 and 31 October. Transform Africa 2013 is co-hosted by Rwandan President, Honourable Paul Kagame and Secretary General of the...

ElegantFoil & Print uses Xerox press

ElegantFoil & Print, a family-owned hot foil stamping and general print finishing business, is the first company in South Africa to acquire a Xerox Colour J75 press from DigiPress, together with support from Bytes Document Solutions, the authorised Xerox...

SA technology enables realtime management

By no means do managers have an easy task ahead of them. The challenges they face when it comes to inspiring a workforce are immense, from employing and keeping their staff motivated, to keeping up with technology which changes at a rapid rate while using admin...

Veeam announces record Q3 2013 results

Veeam Software, innovative provider of backup, replication and virtualisation management solutions for VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V, has announced record results for the third quarter of 2013 (Q3 13), continuing its expansion in all major global markets as the...

Taylor Wimpey rolls out QlikView solution

QlikView has announced that one of the largest homebuilders in the UK, Taylor Wimpey, has selected the QlikView Business Discovery platform for sales, land, commercial, and financial performance analysis. Formed by the merger of George Wimpey and Taylor Woodrow,...

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To establish data operating models, architecture and platforms to deliver on the companys data strategy. Desired Skills: Leadership Self Mastery Executes With Excellence Customer Centric Agile Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Desired Qualification Level: Degree...

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Looking for an innovative C++ Developer who can make applications that care about throughput and latency, it is required to understand factors that influence practical performance, not just theoretical performance. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's...

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To establish data operating models, architecture and platforms to deliver on the companys data strategy. Desired Skills: Leadership Self Mastery Executes With Excellence Customer Centric Agile Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Desired Qualification Level: Degree...

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Looking for an innovative C++ Developer who can make applications that care about throughput and latency, it is required to understand factors that influence practical performance, not just theoretical performance. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's...

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Our Client is a leading innovator in the world of SAP solutions. We are committed to delivering cutting-edge technology that empowers businesses to achieve their strategic goals. With a focus on SAP Business Intelligence (BI) and Business Warehouse (BW), we are...

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Our client is seeking a talented and experienced C++ Developer to join their dynamic and innovative team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing robust, efficient, and maintainable C++ code for our software applications.Key Responsibilities:- Design,...

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Our Client is a leading innovator in the world of SAP solutions. We are committed to delivering cutting-edge technology that empowers businesses to achieve their strategic goals. With a focus on SAP Business Intelligence (BI) and Business Warehouse (BW), we are...

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