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...

Healthy growth for digital healthcare SCM

The global digital healthcare supply chain management market is forecast to reach $5,4-billion by 2030 - growing at a CAGR of 9% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. Major factors driving the market growth include adopting the GS1...

Smart city technologies continue to shape cities of tomorrow

IoT specialist Berg Insight has released the latest edition of its comprehensive smart city technology report comprising in-depth studies of five key technology areas: smart street lighting; smart parking; smart waste collection; urban air quality monitoring; and...

Strong PC growth continues in Q2

The recovery of the global PC market gained momentum in the first half of 2021, mainly driven by the growth in gaming notebooks and surging Chromebook sales. According to data presented by StockApps.com, the total number of PCs shipped during the first half of the...

Economy continued recovery in Q2

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reported on 7 September that the South African economy continued to recover lost ground during the second quarter of 2021. Lullu Krugel, chief economist for PwC Strategy& Africa, and Dr Christie Viljoen, PwC Strategy&...

Scamming activity intensifies ahead of F1 Grand Prix

This Sunday (12 September), the Italian F1 Grand Prix  is set to take place - and it is driving a new spate of cyber scamming. With restrictions driven by the pandemic, not all fans will be able to attend the event and support their teams. As the pandemic continues,...

These technologies can drive customer acquisition and growth

Chief marketing officers (CMOs) are transitioning from a focus on customer retention last year to now looking to new customer acquisition and growth as they navigate into a post-pandemic world, according to Gartner. As the Covid-19 pandemic led many marketers to shift...

Ceramic 3D printing set for massive growth

Ceramic 3D printing is an emerging segment within the 3D printing industry that began its commercial journey in the past 10 years, making it a relative newcomer compared with polymer and metal 3D printing. However, increasing entrants into the field in the past few...

SA’s GDP up by 1,2% in the second quarter

The transport, storage and communication industry increased by 6,9% in the second quarter, and made the largest contribution to GDP growth, namely 0,5 percentage points. Increased economic activity was reported for land transport and communication services. The...

IoT, connectivity drive new opportunities in the car market

While drivers and passengers still need vehicles to get to their destination, other parts of driving experiences across the world are changing fast. The driving factor in this change is reliable and robust connectivity: automakers are embracing connectivity and...

These trends are driving near-term AI innovation

Four trends on the Gartner Hype Cycle for Artificial Intelligence, 2021 are driving near-term artificial intelligence (AI) innovation. These trends include responsible AI; small and wide data approaches; operationalisation of AI platforms; and efficient use of data,...

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Wellness Warehouse leverages loyalty data

Progressive health retail outlet Wellness Warehouse is using insights gained from its loyalty programme to drive merchandising and promotion decisions – and is seeing the benefits. “The major insight has been that our most loyal customers are nothing like our typical...

Avoiding the consequences of data loss

Protecting data has become of the utmost importance for organisations today, as information if the lifeblood of a business, says Gareth Tudor, CEO of Altonet. There are many consequences should sensitive information fall into the wrong hands, however, as the workforce...

Trend Micro verifies cloud security

As global companies continue to transition to the public cloud, cyber security remains paramount. To address this challenge, Trend Micro’s “Trend Ready for Cloud Service Providers” programme was established in 2012 as a testing ground to verify compatibility of the...

HP powers Oriental DreamWorks

HP has announced it has been selected as the official technology partner to Oriental DreamWorks, the joint venture between the China consortium led by China Media Capital (CMC) and Hollywood’s DreamWorks Animation. Oriental DreamWorks will provide unique and creative...

Katoen Natie rolls out ZoneFlex solution

Ruckus Wireless has announced that its ZoneFlex Smart WiFi products and technologies have been selected by Katoen Natie, one of the most popular global, value-added logistics providers, to support its vast warehousing operations worldwide. Founded over 150 years ago...

BI to boom as users seek competitive edge

Next generation business intelligence (BI) is rapidly being accepted as the critical tool for business success, says Ayanda Dlamini, business development manager of LGR Telecommunications. Knowledge is power, and never more so than now, when access to the right...

Choosing optimal base station antennae

The choice of antennae for base stations rarely receives any attention. Antennas are regarded as a cheap commodity that will “do its job” regardless of which antenna users choose, says Bo Jonsson, senior radio frequency expert, CellMax Technologies and Torbjörn Kämpe,...

Ericsson, Zamtel demo 4G technology

Ericsson and Zamtel have agreed to demonstrate their capability to deliver state-of-the-art 4G mobile communications technology in a live Zamtel mobile communications network, for the first time in Zambia during the 20th edition of the United Nations World Tourism...

How ESN can benefit marketing departments

Their names are known throughout the world by millions of adoring fans, they are attractive, sometimes they are even genuinely talented, they are often absurdly wealthy – and for just a few million more, one of them might be willing to lend their gorgeous, famous face...

Bridging language barriers

Good communication is an imperative part of achieving success in all aspects of life, but especially when it comes to conducting business. Trying to sell your product or service is challenging enough when you don’t have language barriers to overcome and cultural...

Scrum Master (Junior) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

SAP BI/BW Consultant (Senior) 2497 TT – Gauteng Pretoria

1st & 2nd level support for incidents (troubleshooting and resolving) for BW Platform as perdefined SLAs for the following technologies:- BWonHANA- BW4/HANA- HANA- SAP PortalRaise and lead PM (Problem Management) tickets as identified for BW Platform as per...

0047 SAP Authorizations Specialist (Advancced)

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The Incumbent will be part of a dynamic team working on enterprise software systems. TheReporting Analyst Team Lead will provide technical and team leadership through coachingand mentorship. Your key responsibilities will be:? Guide team efforts towards successful...

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Large, international Automotive client actively looking for highly competent SAP Authorizations Specialist (Advanced)ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:- SAP - at least 3 years SAP ABAP authorisations experience is essential- SAP GRC basic experience- HANA Authorization-...

Reporting Analyst Team Lead – Gauteng Springfield

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Large, international Automotive client actively looking for highly competent Full Stack Developer (Advanced)ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Back End: Java with Spring Framework Experience, REST and SOAP servicesFront End: Angular framework, HTML, CSS, JavaScript or...

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