End users will spend $14,2bn on GenAI models this year

Worldwide end-user spending on generative AI (GenAI) models is projected to total $14,2-billion in 2025, according to Gartner. End-user spending on specialised GenAI models, which include domain-specific language models (DSLMs), is estimated to total $1,1-billion this...

Deepfake fraud losses creep towards $1bn

The first half of 2025 had almost four times as many deepfake incidents (a total of 580 incidents) as the entire year of 2024 - and losses from deepfake-related fraud reached $410-million, according to a new report from Surfshark. Since 2019, deepfake technology used...

Global data centres face rising climate risks

Data centres - the critical infrastructure powering banking systems, cloud storage, emergency services, communications, and logistics - are facing sharply rising risks from climate change-driven extreme weather, according to a new report from physical climate risk...

Strategic priorities for CEOs amid global, local turbulence

There is an urgent need for adaptive leadership and proactive strategies in response to emerging market trends across talent, technology, and geopolitics. This is according to the latest report from management consultants Oliver Wyman titled “CEO Agenda 2025”, based...

Security spending set for 12% global increase

According to the latest forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Security Spending Guide, global security spending is expected to grow by 12,2% year on year in 2025. The increasing complexity and frequency of cyberthreats — accelerated by...

These are the top supply chain technology trends for 2025

Agentic AI, ambient invisible intelligence, and an augmented connected workforce are some of the top supply chain technology trends for 2025, according to Gartner. Advancements in technology will provide supply chain technology leaders and chief supply chain officers...

AI infrastructure spend on track to pass $100bn

The global artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure market is on track for unprecedented growth, poised to surpass $100-billion in spending by 2028, according to the latest findings from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Artificial...

Slight downturn for take-home pay

The upward momentum reflected in average salaries over the past months slowed marginally in October 2024, according to the BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), which tracks the average nominal take-home pay among an estimated 4-million salary earners in South...

Manufacturer confidence at two-year high

Confidence levels among local manufacturers increased by a healthy 8 points to reach 36 index points during the fourth quarter – the highest level since the first quarter of 2022. According to the Q4 Absa Manufacturing Survey, production, domestic and export sales, as...

Data centres drive big jump in IT spend

The surging demand for cloud computing, increased data volumes, and the widespread use of AI technologies have helped the data centre market not only to recover from the 2023 slowdown but to hit record highs. According to data presented by AltIndex.com, global...

FMF urges monetary policy reform

The Free Market Foundation (FMF) has called on South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) to urgently adopt a broad agenda of sound money reforms to reverse decades of economic decline and to restore prosperity. This follows the release of its latest policy...

Tech delivers on human-centric work

By 2025, 60% of enterprise organisations will adopt a responsible AI framework for their HR technology and achieve greater employee experience and trust in the organisation, according to Gartner. With this rapid adoption of AI, the Gartner Hype Cycle for HR...

Kaspersky joins Interpol-Afripol operation

Kaspersky recently assisted its partner law enforcement agencies Interpol and Africapol in a joint effort to disrupt cybercrime across the African region. Dubbed “Serengeti”, the operation has led to the arrest of more than 1 000 individuals suspected of links to...

Sales uptick for hardcopy peripherals

The global HCP market rebounded in the third quarter of 2024, achieving a 3,8% year-over-year (YoY) growth to approximately 20,3-million units shipped in. This marks a positive shift following five consecutive quarters of YoY declines, according to the IDC Worldwide...

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The role of domestic solar in the move towards NetZero

Though South Africa has shown a decrease of around 3% in carbon dioxide (MtCO₂) emissions from fossil fuel combustion and industrial processes between 2021 and 2022, the country remains among the top 15 largest emitters of carbon dioxide worldwide. By Alison Groves,...

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Businesses are embracing AI and increasing productivity across every industry, with 45% of executive leaders reporting increased investments in AI. Early enterprise adopters are already seeing the benefits, and freeing up more than 30% of time from every employee so...

AI’s role in elevating video conferencing experience

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Edge DataWave, Master Data Management combine forces

Data solutions providers Edge DataWave, a member of the Edge Evolve Group, and Master Data Management, have come together to create Edge Master Data. Both organisations played pivotal roles in establishing the South African chapter of DAMA International, a global...

TFG to list on A2X

South African retailer The Foschini Group Limited (TFG) will list its shares for trade on A2X Markets (A2X) from 10 October 2023. A2X is a licensed stock exchange that provides a secondary platform for companies to list their shares for trade. Other well-known...

Tarsus partners get self-service enterprise-level quoting tool

Tarsus Distribution has added the HPE iQuote service to the Tarsus Distribution Portal, allowing partners to quickly and accurately generate quotations for entry-level HPE solutions. The service is available now to all registered Tarsus resellers, helping them to not...

COP28: A crucial year for Africa’s climate action

The clock is ticking. Humanity has less than five years to prevent irreversible global temperature increases beyond 1.5°C, a point of no return, as illustrated by the Climate Clock in New York's Union Square. By Keketso Motjuwadi, sustainability lead for Royal...

NEC XON welcomes proposed renewable energy tax rebate legislation

In response to the pressing energy crisis facing the country, the South African government is taking steps to bolster the renewable energy sector and alleviate strain on the national grid. As part of this effort, a proposed legislative amendment seeks to provide...

Commvault expands AWS relationship

Commvault has expanded its relationship with Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) by joining the AWS Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Workload Migration Program (WMP) and attaining multiple AWS Service Ready Program designations. As part of the AWS Service Ready Program,...

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Development and maintenance on platform / application.Review and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System owner.Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements.Preparation of system /...

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Lead Software ArchitectRevolutionize the industry with cutting-edge technology!R 800,000 - R 1,100,000 per annumJoin a leading provider of innovative technology solutions in the Logistics sector, empowering individuals and businesses through cutting-edge products and...

SAP ABAP Consultant (Senior) 0457 TT – Gauteng Pretoria

Development and maintenance on platform / application.Review and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System owner.Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements.Preparation of system /...

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Our client, who has been in the Eastern Cape for the past 70 years supplying control instrument products to industry is looking for a qualified and experienced individual to join their team.Must be willing to travel within the Eastern Cape regionRequirements:Relevant...

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Full Stack DeveloperRevolutionize the industry with cutting-edge technology!R 500,000 - R 770,000 per annumJoin a leading provider of innovative technology solutions that is shaping the future of the industry. Be part of a dynamic team pushing the boundaries of...

Network Engineer – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Our client, who has been in the Eastern Cape for the past 70 years supplying control instrument products to industry is looking for a qualified and experienced individual to join their team.Must be willing to travel within the Eastern Cape regionRequirements:Relevant...

Software Developer – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal

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The Delphi Support Consultant will add capacity to the single resource Implats has. The key resource will move onto the IBR Project to enhance the Delphi application based on new requirements, while this additional resource will be focused on business-as-usual support...

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