In 2027, AI could account for 20% of all business tech spend

In the coming year, CIOs and CISOs will face growing pressure to realise returns on their AI investments in infrastructure, security, digital sovereignty, and emerging technologies, according to Forrester’s 2027 technology and security predictions. Additionally, with...

Banks expect to hand decisions to AI – even if they can’t explain them

Banks are racing toward a future where AI no longer merely informs key credit, treasury, and risk decisions – it makes them autonomously. Yet AI governance is not keeping pace with adoption, according to new AI risk research by FT Longitude, SAS and Microsoft. Even as...

Mankind’s first journey to another star set for 2029 launch

Plans are underway for mankind’s first journey to another star – a trip that is expected to take about 80 000 years. The Fermi Explorer Mission, a nonprofit organisation, hopes to set off for Alpha Centauri by 2029. The more than 40-trillion kilometre journey is...

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...

Number of users affected by stalkerware grows

The latest Kaspersky State of Stalkerware 2023 report reveals almost 31 000 mobile users worldwide were subjected to stalkerware, clandestine surveillance software utilised by domestic abusers to monitor their victims. But it's not just stalkerware software that is a...

Speed bumps on the road to a global energy transition

Developments regarding the multidimensional energy space over the last three years have shaken expectations of a linear global transition as climate goals compete with economic development, energy access, energy security and affordability. The new edition of S&P...

Campus switch revenue rebounds

The worldwide Campus Switch revenue recovered in Q1 2021 after the decline witnessed last quarter, according to a report by Dell'Oro Group. Power-over-Ethernet campus ports surged, comprising a third of the ports shipped during the quarter. "Although a favorable...

Questions we should be asking about SA’s data grab policy

The South African Draft National Policy on Data and Cloud announced on 01 April 2021 has done more than startle the country. It has presented company, individual, and analysts with some very important questions. How can the country grab all the data generated by all...

Vaccine rollout will boost consumer spending

Customers are set to increase their spending once Covid-19 vaccines have been rolled out, according to SAS's latest customer experience research, "Experience 2030", However, this doesn't mean brands are out of the woods: more than half (56%) of customers globally have...

Pandemic-driven online adoption habits to be future norm

The move to handling essential elements of everyday life online, prompted by the global Covid-19 pandemic, will remain a fundamental reality for people around the world long after the pandemic has passed. This is among the findings of the "The Future Urban Reality",...

5G subscriptions set to pass 500m this year

Ericsson projects that 5G mobile subscriptions will exceed 580-million by the end of 2021, driven by an estimated 1-million new 5G mobile subscriptions every day. The forecast, which features in the 20th edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report, enhances the...

Convenience, efficiency drive demand for smart home devices

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) smart home devices market saw its value increase 6,1% year on year during the first quarter of 2021, according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC). IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Smart Home Devices Tracker shows...

Lenovo expands HPC system at Leibniz Supercomputer Centre

Lenovo Infrastructure Solutions Group, Intel and the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre (LRZ) of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities, have announced Phase Two of the LRZ's SuperMUC-NG supercomputer. The system will deliver high performance integrated solutions...

Smart waste sensor technology market set for vigorous growth

The number of waste collection points fitted with smart waste sensor technology reached 657 000 worldwide in 2020 (excluding China), sccording to new research from the analyst firm Berg Insight. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29,8%, the number will...

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Riverbed acquires OPNET

Riverbed Technology, the performance company, has announced that it has closed its acquisition of OPNET Technologies. Through this acquisition, Riverbed is now the leader in the converging application and network performance management markets. The Riverbed Cascade...

Functionality a key contact centre driver

Technology upgrades and migration to IP/SIP are key drivers for the contact centre systems market in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Revenue growth in the analytics segment is robust, followed by the quality monitoring (QM) segment. Despite the presence of...

Snapdisk introduces new backup service

With the holiday season upon user, there is no excuse not to implement a backup plan for all photos, videos, and other important digital documents. While keeping data on a USB storage drive is handy, it is not the most secure way to store it. Physical backup devices...

DCC delivers new WD hard drives

 Distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) is now delivering the latest version of Western Digital’s My Passport Edge portable hard drives for PC and Mac. The 500Gb My Passport Edge features a USB 3.0 interface for fast read/write speeds, a sleek and ultra-slim...

Ericsson, Unitel bring 4G LTE to Angola

Ericsson has announced that it has been selected by Unitel, leading provider of telecommunications services in Angola, as key supplier of its next-generation 4G LTE network. The agreement covers the deployment of new LTE sites, Ericsson’s Home Subscriber Servers (HSS)...

Panda releases Cloud Antivirus 2.1

Panda Security has launched a new version of its free cloud-based consumer antivirus service, Panda Cloud Antivirus – which recently earned yet another Advanced+ rating in the latest independent tests by AV Comparatives.org. The newly released Panda Cloud Antivirus...

ICT Specialist at Government Printing Works – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

Our client - Government Printing Works (GPW) seeks the services of an experienced ICT Specialist for a 12 Month Contract based at their Pretoria Office. The successful incumbent will have proven experience in this discipline and a relevant qualification. For...

Junior PHP Developer – Gauteng Primrose

Our client. a leading provider of software and communications solutions for various industries. They offer a range of products and services that help their clients improve their productivity, efficiency, and security.Do you have PHP and web development experience?...

Network Engineer (x 2) – Western Cape Cape Town

We are recruiting for the services of 5 Network Engineers with at least a CCNA qualification.This is a 12 months contract located in Capetown, Stellenbosh.The key function of this role is to keep branches up and running to receive, manage and resolve Customer queries...

Senior Business Analyst – Banking at Datonomy Solutions

Must have at least 10 years' experience as a business analyst involved with assessing, mapping and optimizing business processes. Experience in facilitating workshops with business users (up to executive level) in order to gather requirements, generate ideas and...

Network and System Administrator at Construct Executive Search

Network and System Administrator - Springs Applicants must have the following requirements:Must have Diploma NQF6 / NQF 5Must have 5 - 6 years of experience in the relevant field.Must have knowledge about LAN/WAN (Cisco)Must have experience with Microsoft Office...

JAVA Software Developer SD15R

Large international company with offices in Pretoria seeks to employ an experienced Java Developer at expert level to fulfil a fundamental role on a large project team.The role is a long term contract opportunityHybrid modelFormal qualification in IT (Diploma /...

JAVA Software Developer SD15R – Gauteng Pretoria

Large international company with offices in Pretoria seeks to employ an experienced Java Developer at expert level to fulfil a fundamental role on a large project team.The role is a long term contract opportunityHybrid modelFormal qualification in IT (Diploma /...

Network and System Administrator at CES

Administering Windows Server Systems- Administering Active Directory- Supporting end users and their Windows Desktop environment - Supporting the Local Area Network- Administering general IT system and peripherals- Maintenance of LAN/WAN/internet including routers,...

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