IT spend will breach $7trn for the first time in 2027

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $7,35-trillion in 2027, up 15% from 2026, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Collectively, the market forces are reinforcing spend around AI infrastructure, AI-enabled cloud platforms, and advanced software...

As African CEOs embrace AI, ROI is still elusive

By Kathy Gibson - African companies are in the middle of learning and adopting artificial intelligence (AI), and adapting to the changes it brings. But they are also looking beyond adoption at how to measure value from their AI investments, says Ladi Asuni, partner...

Africa moves from AI ambition to action

AI has moved from potential to proven economic value and while ambition setting is near universal across economies, execution speed is the differentiator, according to Boston Consulting Group’s The AI Maturity Matrix 2026: AI Is Transforming How Economies Develop and...

The shocking reality facing jobseekers

Of the 867 706 people who registered looking for entry-level work in retail, restaurants and quick-service outlets over a 13-month period, just 6 566 were appointed - approximately one in every 132 – and between them, they sent nearly five million applications. The...

AMD expands commercial AI PC portfolio

AMD has announced new products that will expand its commercial mobile and desktop AI PC portfolio, delivering exceptional productivity and premium AI and connectivity experiences to business users. The new AMD Ryzen PRO 8040 Series are the most advanced x86 processors...

Nvidia RTX A400, A1000 GPUs enhance AI-powered design, productivity

Nvidia has expanded its RTX professional graphics offerings with two new Nvidia Ampere architecture-based GPUs for desktops: the Nvidia RTX A400 and Nvidia RTX A1000. They expand access to AI and ray-tracing technology, equipping professionals with the tools they need...

Pandemic heaps pressure on SA consumers

South African households are facing significant financial strain, according to new analysis by the University of Cape Town (UCT) Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing. As South Africa recently passed its 500th day of Covid-19 related restrictions many consumers are...

Big data and business analytics set for robust growth

Worldwide spending on big data and business analytics (BDA) solutions is forecast to reach $215,7-billion this year, an increase of 10,1% over 2020, according to a new update to the Worldwide Big Data and Analytics Spending Guide from IDC. The forecast also shows that...

Intel intros new graphics brand

Intel today revealed the brand for its upcoming consumer high-performance graphics products: Intel Arc. The Arc brand will cover hardware, software and services, and will span multiple hardware generations, with the first generation, based on the Xe HPG...

No more dumping of waste electronics

As from 23 August 2021, landfill sites will no longer be allowed to accept old electric and electronic devices, and batteries for dumping. Instead, consumers and companies are now expected to submit these items for recycling by taking them to a licensed recycler of...

Astronomers find a ‘break’ in one of the Milky Way’s spiral arms

Scientists have spotted a previously unrecognized feature of our Milky Way galaxy: A contingent of young stars and star-forming gas clouds is sticking out of one of the Milky Way’s spiral arms like a splinter poking out from a plank of wood. Stretching some 3 000...

Need for better customer service drives smart tech investments

Investments in technologies focused on the customer - such as chatbots, artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics - are rapidly becoming a top priority for customer service and support (CSS) leaders, according to Gartner. In a survey of service leaders in May-June...

More than 1,5m children have lost a caregiver to Covid

New research estimates that every 12 seconds, a child around the world loses a caregiver to Covid-19. This startling finding was presented in a research report titled "Global minimum estimates of children affected by Covid-19 associated orphanhood and deaths of...

Fear of scammers keeps people off dating apps

Dating app scammers pose a serious barrier to people wanting to use such services, according to a recent study. In particular, 35% of respondents in South Africa are afraid to use them, as they fear being deceived by fraudsters, and 35% generally do not trust people...

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Fujitsu boosts high performance computing

Fujitsu has introduced a new initiative making it easier than ever for companies to harness the power of high performance computing (HPC), with solutions that enable faster product development and accelerated time to market – plus an intuitive new user interface and...

Dac Systems offers Siyavula textbooks

Dac Systems, a national specialist service provider focussed on turnkey implementations of leading edge industry solutions, has confirmed that the Siyavula catalogue of digital textbooks is available within their AlwaysOn-Learning education solution.  The Siyavula...

Jasco provides WiFi to leading university

Jasco Enterprise has signed a contract with a leading South African university to supply Avaya 8100 series WiFi access points, delivering a high-speed, secure wireless network across the campus for students, staff and visitors alike.  This upgrade will ensure that the...

Huawei launches new CE switch

Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, launched the newest and most powerful member of its innovative CloudEngine (CE) series of switches, the CE12816, at Interop 2013. The CE12816 provides the largest switching...

What’s the worry with first time ERP?

Ambitious business owners soon come to a crossroads where they must decide to implement better business systems to support on-going growth, or choose to remain at a smaller scale, says Taryn Cromie, sales manager, HansaWorld South Africa.  When this crossroads is...

Volume licensing makes the difference

According to AMI Partners, there are more than 1,4-million small and medium-sized businesses worldwide that spend $113-billion on software and IT services each year. Despite the fact that SMEs are very different to enterprise organisations, many IT vendors continue to...

SchoolMedia expands

22-year-old Khethi Ngwenya, MD of SchoolMedia, is expanding his business and has moved to new premises. This modern-day media company’s vision is to shape communities by connecting them with relevant products and services and to provide corporates and government...

SAP overhauls organisational structure

SAP AG has announced that it will simplify its organisational structure and create a single development organisation to oversee innovation across the company.  The new structure will enable SAP to accelerate innovations powered by the SAP HANA platform for existing...

AV-Comparatives rates Kaspersky highly

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2013 has received the highest Advanced+ award following independent Performance testing by the respected research laboratory AV-Comparatives in May 2013. The series of tests are designed to evaluate the impact security software has on a PC’s...

The digital divide widens in classrooms

The learners file into the classroom, sit down at their desks and reach into their backpacks. Instead of taking out notebooks, pens and textbooks, they whip out the latest generation, state of the art computing devices in a “bring your own device” environment. These...

Backend Developer (Entry) 1621 – Gauteng Centurion

Large, international Automotive client actively looking for highly competent Backend Developer (Entry) ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Java: Java Programming knowledge with Maven as a build toolDatabases: SQL Language using PostgreSQLTesting: Unit Test Frameworks like...

Cloud Database Engineer (Senior) T_2515 – Gauteng Centurion

Large, international Automotive client actively looking for highly competent Cloud Database Engineer (Senior) Product / Feature Team Information (if applicable):Databases & Cloud Migration FactoryWe are looking for a highly skilled, analytical Cloud Database...

Business Analyst III (3659) – Gauteng Sandown

Join our esteemed team at one of Africa's premier banking institutions, located in the vibrant financial district of Sandton. As a Senior Business Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in driving forward our strategic initiatives and ensuring the seamless alignment of...

Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Randburg

"Seeking a visionary Senior Business Analyst to drive financial innovation and strategic growth in our dynamic banking environment.Join us and shape the future of banking today!" Qualifications/Experience Required: Advanced Diplomas/National 1st DegreesIT...

Front End Developer (React/TypeScript)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of sustainable and cost-effective Solar Energy Solutions seeks the coding expertise of a Front End Developer with at least 6 years' experience in developing web applications using React and TypeScript who will assist with the...

SAP Consultant

Integrated with SAP, our Client develops, implements and supports SAP certified add-on modules. Join a team focused on achievable savings with client automated matching rates: time, effort, and paper handling saving. Are you ready to be at the forefront of SAP...

Intern Analyst

Internship Opportunity: Junior Data Analyst About the Position:Our esteemed client has been actively welcoming IT graduates for the past 7 years, fostering an environment where interns not only contribute significantly but also embark on successful career paths. What...

Senior Business Analyst

Join our dynamic team as a Business Analyst at the heart of Johannesburg's financial hub! Elevate your career with a long-term contract at a major bank, where innovation meets excellence. Unleash your analytical prowess to drive strategic initiatives, optimize...

Front End Developer (React/TypeScript) – Western Cape Century City

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of sustainable and cost-effective Solar Energy Solutions seeks the coding expertise of a Front End Developer with at least 6 years' experience in developing web applications using React and TypeScript who will assist with the...

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