Global IT spend set for13,5% growth, to $6,31trn

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6,31-trillion in 2026, up 13,5% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “This latest forecast underscores the accelerating momentum in AI infrastructure and advanced memory,” says John-David Lovelock,...

Beware the gap between perceived AI readiness and DR capability

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) data protection is seen as a high priority when implementing AI solutions – but a survey of senior IT decision-makers has revealed a gap between perceived readiness and tested, validated disaster recovery capability. This is among the...

As cost pressures mount, consumers shift spend to essentials

South African consumers are adjusting their financial behaviour in response to ongoing cost pressures, with TransUnion's Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study revealing meaningful shifts in how households spend, save and manage credit. While many households remain under...

Memory and SSD shortage set to impact SA

The memory and SSD crisis is real – and it’s broader and faster‑moving than many in the IT industry expect. This is the stark warning from Craig Nowitz, CEO of Syntech, who recently returned from the Hong Kong electronics shows and a week of factory visits in China....

Details from Webb cameras reveal crabby composition

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured new details of the Crab Nebula, 6 500 light-years away, in this image released on 30 October 2023. While these remains of an exploded star have been well-studied by multiple observatories, including the Hubble Space...

Tablets and Chromebooks continue to decline

Worldwide tablet shipments posted a decline of 14,2% year over year in the third quarter of 2023 (3Q23), totaling 33,2-million units, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker....

More than 5bn personal records leaked in Q1

More than 5-billion data records have already been leaked in 2021, according to Atlas VPN findings. One of the reasons for such a high number is the Compilation of Many Breaches (COMB), which compromised about 3,27-billion data records on its own. February was the...

Sanral warns of tender scam

The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) has been made aware of a scam inviting members of the public to tender on its contracts. Sanral asserts the invitation to tender is fraudulent and did not legitimately emanate from Sanral. "The invitations to tender are...

African social media platform set to launch

MyCountry MyWorld is set to launch MY! a social media platform for Africans by Africans in May 2021. "Having developed the app over a period of two years, with a series of tests; we are now confident that the app is ready to be released to the world," says co- founder...

Lockdown drives rapid rise in cloud security spending

Channel sales of software-as-a-service (SaaS) cybersecurity products stood out in the first three months of 2021, with network and endpoint security revenues picking up at the start of April. The Context Weekly Revenue Trend Index compares current performance against...

SA’s user among those most likely to quit social media

Americans are the most likely to quit social media, according to research by Reboot Online. The company used analytics tools Ahrefs to establish which countries citizens are most likely to quit social media based on key online searches indicating their clear intention...

Africa and the green growth opportunity

Sounding a note of optimism at the European Union-Africa Green Investment Forum on Friday, African Development Bank president Dr Akinwumi Adesina reminded global audiences of the continent's vast opportunities for green growth. "Africa is a huge market offering...

FedEx opens high-tech facility in Joburg

FedEx Express has launched its new Southern Africa hub in Johannesburg, near the OR Tambo International Airport. The facility, which consolidates three facilities into a single location, boosts operational efficiencies to meet growing customer demand across the...

NLC launches innovation hub

The need for a better, faster, more user-friendly, innovative and efficient way of meeting beneficiaries' needs is behind the National Lotteries Commission's (NLC's) launch of a new digital innovation hub. Thabang Charlotte Mampane, commissioner of the NLC, comments:...

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Cooling modern data centres

Virtually all IT equipment is air-cooled, that is, each piece of IT equipment takes in ambient air and ejects waste heat into its exhaust air, says Kevin Dunlap, general manager of cooling solutions, and Neil Rasmussen, senior VP of innovation for Schneider Electric....

Cloud security key for company data

There’s been a proliferation of cloud service providers on the local scene and this has granted companies the privilege of greater choice around who to entrust their data. The right to choose is one that Richard Broeke from specialist managed IT security services...

New Xerox products offer colour efficiency

Bytes Document Solutions (BDS), the authorised Xerox distributor in 26 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, and a division of Bytes Technology Group, has launched several new printers and multi-function devices to help businesses create professional-looking documents...

EMA recognises Riverbed solution

Riverbed Technology, the application performance company, announced that it has been named a "Value Leader" by the Enterprise Management Associates report for Application-Aware Network Performance Management. The Riverbed Performance Management solution achieved the...

Choosing the right collaboration partner

Selvin Kristnen, MD of Avaya South Africa, unpacks tips on how to choose the right audio and video collaboration partner. Issue - just because an application is free to download, it doesn’t mean that anyone can enter a video call on it for free. Although many vendors...

Samsung, Maramedia partner for education

Maramedia Publishing has been named as a provider of local education content for Samsung Electronics South Africa through the use of the Maramedia app, available at no cost from the Samsung app store, during the African Education Week convention and learning expo...

The top priorities for SMBs

Craig Green, national channel manager SA, Xerox at Bytes Document Solutions, looks at the top priorities that SMBs should have in 2013. What are the biggest opportunities for channel partners this year? I think it’s no secret that the greatest opportunities lie in...

Samsung SideSync links smartphones, PCs

Samsung Electronics South Africa has unveiled Samsung SideSync, a revolutionary technology allowing users to seamlessly switch from working on their PC to their Android-based Samsung smartphone and vice versa by simply connecting the two devices via a USB cable –...

Integr8 earns 13 Microsoft competencies

South African managed ICT Services Provider and Microsoft Certified Gold Partner Integr8 is positioned amongst the top 5% of global Microsoft partners. Via its membership with the Business Connexion Group, the company is empowered with no less than 13 Microsoft Gold...

JDA enhances WFM solutions

JDA Software Group has announced significant enhancements to its workforce management (WFM) and all-channel commerce solutions. Capabilities now available in JDA Workforce Management and JDA Commerce Suite allow retailers to simplify and automate retail execution, as...

FullStack Java Developer – Gauteng Menlyn

Are you a skilled IT professional with a passion for innovation and cutting-edge technology? Our client is seeking a talented Full stack Java Developer to join their dynamic team at the Midrand/Menlyn location. As a global leader in the automotive industry, they are...

Automation Test Analyst (SAP) – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Automation Test Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be...

Developer – Python at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

Client Details:Our client has built a stellar 20-year reputation, known for quality, meeting deadlines, and ethical practices. They value adaptability over technology proficiency, staying current with tech trends. With a low staff turnover and a culture focused on...

Software Tester

The main purpose of this position is to take responsibility for the testing of Software and Mobile Applications as well as the implementation of test methodologies and processes. This includes the compilation and creation of Test plans, Test Cases from the design...

Cobol Developer at Accenture

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To design, program and test programs (new or modifications to existing applications within the BAS client-server Architecture )To provide production support for a specific application or group of applicationsTo ensure data integrity and fix...

SAP Basis Consultant

Our client, leaders in the automotive industry have an amazing opportunity available! The take-off position required is for an SAP Basis Consultant. Join a company with a focus on innovation topics as well as comprehensive IT solutions such as Development and...

AWS Data Engineer

Are you a skilled IT professional with a passion for innovation and cutting-edge technology? Our client is seeking a talented AWS Data Engineer to join their dynamic team at the Midrand/Menlyn location. As a global leader in the automotive industry, they are committed...

Scrum Master

Agile Scrum Master Are you an experienced Agile enthusiast with a passion for facilitating collaboration and driving team success? We are seeking a talented Agile Scrum Master to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in steering our projects toward successful...

Cyber Security Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

Client Details:Our client is a reputable provider offering cyber security consulting, technology integration, and managed security services. As a member of their inclusive and diverse team, you will have the freedom to work with innovation and flexibility. The...

Software Tester – Gauteng Centurion

The main purpose of this position is to take responsibility for the testing of Software and Mobile Applications as well as the implementation of test methodologies and processes. This includes the compilation and creation of Test plans, Test Cases from the design...

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