PC shipments tank as memory crunch bites

Worldwide PC shipments fell 4,9% year-over-year in Q2 2026 to 68,2-million units, according to IDC — the first decline after nine consecutive quarters of growth. A persistent memory chip shortage drove the reversal, pushing vendors to pull inventory forward as far as...

AI, cross-border trade reshape e-commerce in SA

AI could soon choose what we buy, sustainability has shifted from nice-to-have to non-negotiable, and second-hand shopping is rapidly becoming mainstream, according to DHL’s E-Commerce Trends Report 2026. Based on survey findings from 29 000 online shoppers and 5 800...

How air transport industry plans to move 10bn passengers a year

It really sounds like a frequent flyer’s dream: Borders cleared in 10 seconds; weather delays cut by 65%; lost luggage down 90%; AI continually driving efficiency. But all this is becoming reality, says the SITA Impact Report 2025, documenting a year of customer-led...

Euclid space telescope marks a milestone in cosmic history

The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope has discovered 31 of the most ancient quasars ever found - and two of these giant and dazzling galaxy cores, powered by gargantuan black holes, are the earliest quasars yet observed in cosmic history. They shone with...

Don’t be a distracted driver during this holiday month

April is distracted driving awareness month - a timely reminder for South Africans as many undertake holiday trips to make a conscious decision to never drive while distracted (DWD). Insurance data says distracted driving increases the likelihood of a crash by 60% and...

Gen Z is more resentful of AI as adoption stagnates

Gen Z is growing increasingly angry about the role of artificial intelligence in their lives. A new Gallup survey by the Walton Family Foundation and GSV Ventures shows that a generation once seen as AI’s early adopters is now sounding the alarm on its risks,...

Phishing attacks target account credentials

An analysis of phishing and scam campaigns  from January through September 2025 found that 88,5% of attacks globally sought credentials for various online accounts. Another 9,5% targeted personal data such as names, addresses, and dates of birth, while 2% focused on...

Global cooperation proves resilient against geopolitical headwinds

Global cooperation is proving resilient even as multilateralism continues to face strong headwinds, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cooperation Barometer 2026. However, cooperation is below where it needs to be to address critical economic, security and...

Semiconductor revenue grew 21% in 2025

Worldwide semiconductor revenue totaled $793-billion in 2025, an increase of 21% year-over-year (YoY), according to preliminary results by Gartner. “AI semiconductors — including processors, high-bandwidth memory (HBM), and networking components continued to drive...

Trends shaping data centre design in 2025

Data centre innovation continues to be shaped by macro forces and technology trends related to AI. This is according to Vertiv Frontiers report, which draws on expertise from across the organisation, details the technology trends driving current and future innovation,...

Copper shortfall widens the AI race

A looming copper supply gap is poised to widen as electricity demand accelerates and new vectors - such as the race for artificial intelligence and surging defense spending - add to the call on copper. According to Copper in the Age of AI: The Challenges of...

How sales leaders can win in the age of AI

As the sales landscape rapidly evolves, CSOs are facing unprecedented challenges - and opportunities - driven by the rise of AI, the demand for greater productivity, and the need to manage costs. The path to 2026 will require sales leaders to rethink their strategies,...

Telecoms faces new threats in 2026

The Communication Risk Information Centre (COMRiC) has warned that South Africa’s telecoms sector enters 2026 facing intensifying cybercrime, infrastructure fragility and global supply threats that pose a direct risk to national digital stability. The assessment comes...

Discovery reverses attempt to claw back funds

More than 16 000 Discovery Health customers are breathing a sigh of relief this morning after the medical scheme decided it would halt attempts to claw back funds erroneously paid out due to a system error. Discovery Health last night (Sunday 11 January 2026) announ...

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How cloud networking prepares retailers for seasonal success

The festive shopping season kicked off this year with Black Friday, showing a surge in online customers placing immense pressure on retail systems. Reports indicate that at least four major South African banks experienced notable growth in Black Friday activity this...

GenAI: key considerations for cybersecurity teams

The AI landscape is changing faster than ever, and this is especially true in cybersecurity. Many organisations in South Africa are now focusing their investments on application security, putting a significant emphasis on AI-driven solutions to boost their...

AI and its growing impact on compliance

While AI's early promise sparked excitement, its slow maturity has created a unique period of uncertainty and opportunity. IT departments, in particular, find themselves at the intersection of AI’s development and the growing demands of compliance, reshaping how...

E-learning learnings to take into 2025

Ninety percent of organisations are concerned about employee retention and use corporate learning as an effective retention strategy, according to the LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report (LWLR) 2024. Michael Gullan, CEO of G&G Advocacy, explains how organisations...

Check Point Infinity XDR/XPR achieves 100% detection rate

Check Point Software Technologies’ Infinity XDR/XPR achieved a 100% detection rate in the rigorous 2024 MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations. During the evaluation, Infinity XDR/XPR detected all 57 applicable attack steps, with 56 detections at the technique level. "In an era...

Qlik placed in Magic Quadrant again

Qlik has been positioned in the Leaders quadrant of the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Integration Tools for the ninth consecutive year. “Businesses are under immense pressure to turn AI investments into tangible business value, and that starts with integrating...

Cisco debuts WiFi 7 APs

Cisco has introduced new intelligent, secure and assured wireless innovations, with smart WiFi 7 access points and unified subscription licensing that can enable smart spaces out-of-the-box. “Just about everything we do blends human behaviour with sensors, cameras, or...

New MD for Business Partners

Business Partners has announced the appointment of Jeremy Lang as its new MD, effective 1 January 2025. Lang will be taking over from Ben Bierman, who will retire after more than 35 years of service. Under Bierman’s leadership, Business Partners Limited navigated the...

Boost SaaS sales through the power of data

The growth and acceptance of digital everything has seen a surge in software as a service (SaaS), redefining how businesses of all sizes and industries operate. No longer just an alternative to traditional software, SaaS offers the agility, scalability, and...

Fluidity drives agile talent models

The way people are envisaging and planning careers for themselves has changed, writes Johann van Niekerk, co-founder and CEO of Outsized . Traditionally split into ‘full time’ or ‘freelance’ (whatever form that may take), talent is starting to become fluid. People are...

Data Warehouse Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Warehouse Developer to join our financial services client based in Centurion on a permanent role.A skilled Full Stack Data...

IT SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated IT Support Specialist to join our team in Cape Town. This role will support the IT Manager in maintaining and enhancing the company's IT infrastructure, security, and business systems. The successful candidate will provide...

IT SUPPORT SPECIALIST – Western Cape Parow

Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated IT Support Specialist to join our team in Cape Town. This role will support the IT Manager in maintaining and enhancing the company's IT infrastructure, security, and business systems. The successful candidate will provide...

Junior IT Support

Role Overview We are seeking a Junior/Entry Level IT Support Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will provide technical support across various areas, including troubleshooting Windows and Microsoft Office issues, supporting mail server operations,...

Junior IT Support – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Role Overview We are seeking a Junior/Entry Level IT Support Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will provide technical support across various areas, including troubleshooting Windows and Microsoft Office issues, supporting mail server operations,...

Business Analyst

Summary of role:The Business Analyst is responsible for analysing business operations, identifying improvement opportunities, and converting business needs into clear functional requirements. This role works closely with stakeholders across the organization to drive...

Project Manager IT at QES

Job Title: Project Manager - Independent Contract Location: Cape Town North (Hybrid - 3 days in office) Contract Type: Independent Contractor Reports To: Head of Technology / Delivery Manager Company Overview:My client operative in the Retail / financial services...

Project Manager IT at QES – Western Cape Kuils River

Job Title: Project Manager - Independent Contract Location: Cape Town North (Hybrid - 3 days in office) Contract Type: Independent Contractor Reports To: Head of Technology / Delivery Manager Company Overview:My client operative in the Retail / financial services...

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