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...

Nvidia looks to advance wireless communications with AI

Nvidia has unveiled a 6G research platform that empowers researchers with a novel approach to develop the next phase of wireless technology, offering them a comprehensive suite to advance AI for radio access network (RAN) technology. The Nvidia 6G Research Cloud...

Opportunities for all in the sports tourism market

For individuals, sports are about competition and enjoyment. But to South Africa's tourism industry, sports is a money spinner that attracts more than 50 000 people a year to local shores and saw about $3,6-billion pumped into the local economy in 2022, according to...

African countries urged to accelerate E-band planning

To accelerate 5G in Africa, regulatory frameworks governing critical wireless backhaul spectrum, E-band (70-80 GHz), needs to be put on the agenda swiftly. This was the call made by ICT experts at the 6th Annual Sub Sahara Spectrum Management Conference which took...

Quantum leap for University of Tokyo

IBM and the University of Tokyo have unveiled Japan's most powerful quantum computer. The IBM Quantum System One is now operational for researchers at both scientific institutions and businesses in Japan, with access administered by the University of Tokyo. The IBM...

Cybercriminals are getting more sophisticated

There has been a significant increase in the frequency and sophistication of cybercrime activity, including a 65% rise in the use of hacking tools downloaded from underground forums and filesharing websites between H2 2020 to H1 2021. HP Inc's Threat Insights Report...

Household IoT devices don’t get security attention

New research shows that users don't take the security of their IoT devices seriously. Almost 88% of people have some kind of IoT device in their household, but almost one in six no measures to protect the devices. "As the research shows, the more devices people own,...

Transnet hopes to be back online soon

Transnet, still battling a cyberattack that hit its container port operations last week, is making progress on bringing systems back online and expects to lift the force majeure declared last week. The IT disruptions have been largely alleviated, the organisation...

Can you be fired for carrying a weapon during a strike?

Carrying a weapon during a strike action at your work premises could potentially be a fireable offence. A recent court case, Pailpac (Pty) Ltd v De Beer N.O and Others, confirmed that employees can be dismissed for having dangerous weapons during a strike and on...

Intel unveils new process and packaging technology

Intel has revealed one of the most detailed process and packaging technology roadmaps the company has ever provided, showcasing a series of foundational innovations that will drive its products through 2025 and beyond. In addition to announcing RibbonFET, its first...

EMEA PC market still positive as lockdowns ease

The Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) traditional PC market, (desktop, notebooks, and workstations) saw growth of 6,5% YoY in 2021Q2 -- a total of 22,2-million units. According to International Data Corporation (IDC), unfavorable growth rates versus 2020Q2 -- the...

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Banking embraces cloud telephony

One of South Africa’s biggest retail banks, noted for its innovative use of technology, has again moved ahead of the competition with a cloud-based PBX solution from Connection Telecom. The Telviva platform provides the basis for easy group-wide rollout of a...

Fujitsu, Quantum boost enterprise backup

Fujitsu has announced that enterprises will soon find it far easier to balance backup and recovery speed with the cost of flexibly storing virtually unlimited amounts of data on any combination of storage media.  In an extended sales and technology agreement, Fujitsu...

Navigating the morass of technology threats

The rate at which technology is currently progressing is so rapid that almost all government legislation regarding technology is out of date by the time it is written into law. In an attempt to prevent this, governments try to make legislation as technology neutral as...

Mimecast achieves ISO 27001 certification

Mimecast, the leading provider of cloud-based e-mail archiving, continuity and security for Microsoft Exchange and Office 365, has announced that it has attained the ISO/IEC 27001 security certification for the South African market. The ISO 27001:2005 Information...

Comztek expands into Port Elizabeth

Value-added distributor of communications and technology products, Comztek, has announced that it has officially formed a local presence in the Port Elizabeth area. With the news, resellers will now have access to the full length and breadth of Comztek’s products and...

Integr8 achieves Cisco certification

Integr8, part of Africa’s largest publicly traded ICT management and managed services company, has announced that it has achieved Select Certification from Cisco. The Select Certification recognises Cisco resale channel partners that focus on meeting the technology...

TruTeq distributes fixed wireless phone

TruTeq Devices, which focusses on providing wireless connectivity solutions to all market sectors, has signed an exclusive distribution agreement that will see it introduce South Africa’s first fixed wireless telephone with built-in 3G capability – and built-in WiFi...

Managing an electronic payment system

Time and time again, a lack of skilled workers is cited as the major barrier to business growth and future expansion in South Africa. The fourth quarter of 2012 was no different, says Grant Thornton’s International Business Report. According to the report, 47% of...

Free Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac on Facebook

Sophos has announced that the free Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition is now available on Facebook’s Antivirus Marketplace in English, French, German, Japanese and Spanish. The international Antivirus Marketplace connects individuals with free versions of IT...

Fujitsu, Oracle announce M10 servers

Continuing their more than 20-year partnership and leadership in mission-critical computing, Fujitsu and Oracle today announced the worldwide availability of Fujitsu M10 servers, based on the 16-core SPARC64 X processor. Fujitsu M10 servers deliver mainframe class...

Intermediate Ruby on Rails Developer (JHB) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a Intermediate Ruby on Rails Developer is sought by a cutting-edge AgriTech company based in JHB, to join its team and help build out a SaaS platform for the agricultural sector. The team is full stack, and you can expect to be given...

C, GO, RUST Developer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is searching for a skilled Software Specialist who excels in coding and possesses the capability to develop sophisticated software solutions with zero defects and effortless maintainability. This individual will take on the role of a C/Go/Rust...

Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A leading company in the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) sector is offering an exciting opportunity for a Software Developer. The ideal candidate should possess a BSc in Software Engineering or a relevant equivalent tertiary qualification, along with...

DATA MANAGER at Secondments Recruitment

Job Advert SummaryTo establish data operating models, architecture and platforms to deliver on the company's data strategy.Highly skilled in the design, development, and validation of descriptive, predictive, prescriptive, and applied analytics.IT Quality Assurance...

SAP BI Developer

SAP BI DeveloperR750k plus BonusCape Town Excellent career opportunity with global FMCG Group for an experienced SAP BI Developer. You will be responsible for creating and managing Business Intelligence and analytics solutions that turn data into knowledge by...

Data Engineer (AWS) (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:A passionate & forward-thinking Data Engineer with at least 3 years' experience data streaming and pub/sub models is sought by a fast-growing & innovative Payment Solutions Platform in a quest to enable African entrepreneurs to develop and succeed...

IT Project Manager

Supply Chain Project Manager (Transformational Projects)6 Month Contract with renewalRemote Position Overview:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supply Chain Project Manager to lead large-scale transformational projects within our organization. The ideal...

DATA MANAGER at Secondments Recruitment – Gauteng Bryanston

Job Advert SummaryTo establish data operating models, architecture and platforms to deliver on the company's data strategy.Highly skilled in the design, development, and validation of descriptive, predictive, prescriptive, and applied analytics.IT Quality Assurance...

SAP BI Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

SAP BI DeveloperR750k plus BonusCape Town Excellent career opportunity with global FMCG Group for an experienced SAP BI Developer. You will be responsible for creating and managing Business Intelligence and analytics solutions that turn data into knowledge by...

Data Engineer (AWS) (Remote) – Western Cape Woodstock

ENVIRONMENT:A passionate & forward-thinking Data Engineer with at least 3 years' experience data streaming and pub/sub models is sought by a fast-growing & innovative Payment Solutions Platform in a quest to enable African entrepreneurs to develop and succeed...

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