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...

March sales shock for new vehicles

New vehicle sales seemingly plummeted in March compared to the same month last year, but two major factors conspired against the numbers, according to WesBank. Figures released by naamsa the Automotive Business Council saw the March new vehicle market decline 11,7% to...

Campus NaaS set to boost contracting LAN market

Campus Network as a Service (CNaaS) revenues will double in 2024 in the midst of a LAN equipment market contraction, according to projections from Dell'Oro Group. "Campus NaaS uses cloud-managed equipment to simplify LAN connectivity for enterprises," says Siân...

Digital banking set for major surge

A new Juniper Research study has found that 53% of the world's population will access digital banking services in 2026; reaching over 4,2-billion digital banking users, from 2,5-billion in 2021. The research identified increased digital transformation efforts as...

Africa on par with the rest of the world in cyberattacks

With digital transformation a top priority on the corporate agenda as companies identify new ways to grow their business, cyber attackers and opportunist cybercriminals remain very active. And, although Africa is not necessarily considered a focus area for the more...

Surge in GDPR cases and fines

Despite the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) being in its infancy stages, European regulators are increasingly focusing on implementing the law. As a result, the number of cases and fines has also surged. Data acquired by Finbold indicates that the cumulative...

Manufacturing to lead public cloud spending jump

Combined spending on public cloud infrastructure and software services in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is expected to grow 27% year on year in 2021, rising to a value of more than $5-billion, according to International Data Corporation (IDC). IDC's new Worldwide...

3D printer shipments recover

Shipments of high-end Industrial and Design 3D printers continued to recover in Q1 2021 as deliveries into the US and Europe began to mirror the recovery previously seen in China, according to Context. In the Industrial price class - which accounted for 52% of global...

Global IT spending set for 9% growth in 2021

Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $4,2-trillion in 2021, an increase of 8,6% from 2020, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Technology spending is entering a new build budget phase,” says John-David Lovelock, distinguished research vice president...

Security concerns drive government IT modernisation

Close to 70% of government IT decision-makers view security risks as the top barrier when migrating to modern cloud platforms. Of those surveyed in "Government Index for IT Modernisation", a new study of current and former US government IT decision-makers commissioned...

SA students hold their own in global Olympiad

South Africa’s team for the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI2021) have emerged with a bronze medal and one award after the global event. IOI2021 is a prestigious international Informatics challenge held annually. While this year’s event was hosted by...

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Nedbank’s online home loan channel grows

First launched to market in September 2012, Nedbank’s fully automated online home loan channel has enabled more than 3 000 clients to apply for finance for their homes online in a seamless and convenient manner in its first six months. This illustrates Nedbank’s...

New business scanner range from Epson

Epson has launched its latest range of A3 and A4 document scanners, offering businesses a choice of specifications and features to suit their needs. All 12 models are designed to improve efficiency and integrate seamlessly into document management and cloud systems....

SAP reaffirms commitment to Nigeria

On a visit to Lagos, SAP Africa CEO Pfungwa Serima reaffirmed the importance of the role that technology can play in driving transformation as well as SAP’s commitment to the development of the Nigerian economy through strategic partnerships both in the private and...

Genesys introduces new Partner Network

Genesys, a leading provider of customer service and contact centre solutions, has announced the Genesys Partner Network - its enhanced partner programme. To foster success in the market for Genesys business and technology partners, the Genesys Partner Network provides...

BlackBerry, Zimbalam aid unsigned musicians

BlackBerry and Zimbalam, a leading global digital music distributor for developing and independent artists, have announced that they are working together to offer unsigned musicians an easy and efficient way to bring their music content to the BlackBerry World...

Cyberoam appoints new channel manager

Cyberoam, the leading global network security appliances company, has announced the appointment of Adrian Anema as channel manager for South Africa. Anema will lead Cyberoam’s concentrated efforts in adding to the vigour of partner community, driving superior service...

Huawei launches new telepresence offering

Huawei Enterprise South Africa, a business group of Huawei Technologies - the world’s largest telecommunications and ICT equipment manufacturer - has officially announced the local release of its Panovision telepresence offering. The Huawei TP3206 is the first...

Oracle announces Primavera P6 Analytics

To help organisations improve decision making and drive efficiencies in project processes, Oracle today announced the availability of a new release of Oracle’s Primavera P6 Analytics. Oracle’s Primavera P6 Analytics 3.1 is a configurable business intelligence solution...

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This is a 12 month contract for a SQL DBA based in JHB. Database Administration, Replication, and Troubleshooting skillsExperience in Database Design and ManagementStrong knowledge of SQL Server and T-SQL languageAbility to install, configure, and maintain SQL Server...

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Join Our Funky Data Dream Team Are you a wizard in the realms of Data Intelligence and Business Intelligence? Do you groove to the rhythm of Qlikview and AWS or MA Azure? If you're nodding your head, keep reading because we're looking for someone just like you! What's...

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Our client in the financial sector is seeking a talented and highly motivated Systems Engineer to join their IT team. The Systems Engineer will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's IT infrastructure, ensuring its...

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An exciting opportunity for a skilled Mobile App Developer to join telecommunications company focused on research, development and manufacturing of consumer telemetry devices and control panels. Ideal candidate must reside in Durban as this is a full-time office-based...

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