Stark warning that AI could shut down critical infrastructure

Gartner predicts that, by 2028, misconfigured AI in cyber physical systems (CPS) will shut down national critical infrastructure in a G20 country. Gartner defines CPS as engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics to...

Global technology spending set to hit $5,6trn this year

Global technology spending is forecast to grow by 7,8% in 2026 to reach $5,6-trillion, up from $5,2-trillion in 2025. According to Forrester’s Global Tech Market Forecast, 2025 To 2030, despite US tariffs most countries will see similar economic growth in 2026...

OADC buys seven data centres from NTT Data

Kathy Gibson reports - Open Access Data Centres (OADC), part of the WIOCC group of companies, has acquired seven South African data centres from NTT Data. The data centres, in Bryanston, Parklands, Cape Town, Umhlanga, Bloemfontein, Gqeberha and East London, were part...

Strong solar flare caught on camera

The Sun emitted a strong solar flare, peaking on 4 February 2026. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured an image of the event. Solar flares are massive eruptions of electromagnetic energy from the Sun that, upon reaching Earth...

Google gives users more control of personal information

Google Search has introduced new features to help users stay in control of their personal information, privacy and online safety. Last year, Google launched the "Results about you" tool to make it easier to request the removal of search results that contain a users'...

Quantum could power oil and gas computations

The oil and gas industry has relied on traditional computers to tackle their mathematical challenges for decades. Despite the significant improvements in the speed and precision of classical supercomputers, they can sometimes fall short when calculations involve...

Intel adds new memory, storage products

Intel has demonstrated six new memory and storage products to help customers meet the challenges of digital transformation. Key to advancing innovation across memory and storage, Intel announced two new additions to its Intel Optane Solid State Drive (SSD) Series: the...

Despite training, employees still fall for phishing attacks

The year 2020 was challenging for cybersecurity on many levels. The global pandemic brought a wave of cyberattacks exploiting the mayhem, while remote work made employees more vulnerable to such attacks. In particular, phishing attacks hit record levels, with Google...

Retirees reprioritise spending

Retired South African wealth investors are no longer concerned with purchasing luxury goods, such as holidays or new cars. Focus on investing toward these items has plummeted in recent years, from 28% in 2017 to just 4% today. Instead, 28% of local retirees would now...

Airport security key to regaining passenger trust

With the arrival of 2021 the promise of effective Covid-19 vaccines gives hope to the airline sector. But we need to start to try and rebuild confidence in the safety of air travel now in order to revitalize this badly hit sector. Technology solutions, like...

Extent of the SolarWinds hack feared to be widespread

The cyber-attack that hit several US government agencies this week could be much more widespread than previously thought. SolarWinds, the company whose network monitoring software was compromised to launch the attack, has issued a security advisory for all of its...

Hexa-X will lay the groundwork for 6G

Hexa-X, the new European 6G flagship research project, brings together a strong consortium of major ICT, industry and academic stakeholders to lay the groundwork for 6G and set the direction for future research and standardisation focus areas. The project will begin...

Digital economies are best positioned for Covid recovery

Almost one year after the onset of the Covid-19 crisis, the deep economic recession it has triggered continues to have profound economic and social consequences. While no nation has emerged unscathed, this year’s Global Competitiveness Report finds that countries with...

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Will the 2013 big data trend last?

No matter which industry users are involved in, the chances that they have heard about the concept of “big data” as a “big” trend for 2013, are quite high. In fact, the IDC is predicting that the big data market will grow at a rate of 31,7% until it reaches...

Use Discovery Miles on TAKEALOT.com

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Quintica launches Q-Campus in Cape Town

ICT specialist company Quintica has officially opened its doors to the Cape Town market, in a bid to bring leading ICT based training and technology support services to the region. The launch of the new offices coincides with growing demand from companies within the...

SoHos and SMEs require a UPS

Small businesses face the same IT challenges and frustrations as their larger counterparts, yet they don’t have the resources a larger organisation may have to resolve these issues, says Elrica Quick, APC specialist at Drive Control Corporation (DCC).  When it comes...

Barnstone launches Mining Crisis Response

The wave of recent violent strikes that has recently hit the South African mining industry demonstrates the need for experienced teams to manage unusual, high-profile and complex events. In response to this need, Barnstone Corporate Services has launched Barnstone...

Ukuvuma attends IBM Connect event

Executive management from Ukuvuma, an established South African ICT solutions and support provider, has attended the IBM Connect event at Orlando, Florida and used the platform to discuss innovation within mobile development and framework infrastructure. The IBM...

Customer experience key for businesses

The world’s most valuable brands, such as Coca-Cola, Google, McDonalds and Apple, all have one thing in common - they recognise the crucial role of providing a consistent customer experience.  As a result, South African businesses are being urged to follow suit and...

Bytes continues Cisco Expo sponsorship

Bytes Systems Integration will once again be the official sponsor of the Cisco Expo South Africa, to be held at Sun City on 3 to 5 March 2013. The event has established itself as one of the premier ICT events of the year in South Africa. “This year’s event promises to...

Pragma engages with Mozambican mines

Over the past two decades Pragma has proven its ability to consistently add value to the mining industry, a statement underpinned by the latest addition of two more mines in Mozambique to its already impressive list of clients. Pragma has signed contracts with Rio...

VPSign, Brand New sign distribution deal

Expanding its range of electronic signature devices and solutions, Brand New Technologies is pleased to announce its new distribution agreement with VPSign, a company dedicated to providing innovative electronic document solutions to businesses, health care facilities...

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User Experience Designer at Accenture

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