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...

Digitalisation is under the spotlight

In response to the evolving business landscape, companies across diverse industries are actively embracing digitalisation. This proactive trend underscores their commitment to business transformation and capitalising on emerging opportunities. Consequently, there is a...

Enterprise cryptography is in a risky state

Old, outdated cryptographic protocols are widely used by enterprises in finance, healthcare, higher education, retail, and manufacturing. Research by Quantum Xchange underscores how cryptography is largely taken for granted - rarely evaluated or checked - a practice...

Retailers urged to gear up for on online Black Friday

Over the past decade Black Friday deals have seen sales skyrocket for both brick-and-mortar retailers and their e-commerce counterparts with a 2019 GeoPoll study showing a 16% increase in reported Black Friday shopping between 2017 and 2019. In 2020, online retailers...

Call for government to halt decline in innovation funding

The government has been urged to boost its support for research and development (R&D) in South Africa, to help the economy to weather the economic storms of the Covid-19 pandemic. The call came from Cova Advisory director Tumelo Chipfupa, following a webinar on...

Check Point fingerprints and tracks malware developers’ work

Security researchers at Check Point have developed a technique to identify the developers of the exploits for software vulnerabilities, including zero-day exploits which are highly prized by malware authors. By recognizing the unique "hand-writing" of individual...

Latte the most popular coffee order via Uber Eats

Data from Uber Eats reveals that latte coffee is South Africans' coffee beverage of choice, followed by Americano. Uber Eats analysed orders from customers made via the app in 2020, revealing that South Africans are ordering "comfort coffees" with tasty...

OR Tambo upper roadway open for passenger drop-off

The upper roadway at OR Tambo International Airport has been opened for passenger drop-offs from yesterday (Sunday 4 October). Airport spokesperson Samukelo Khambule says growing passenger numbers in recent days prompted airport management to adapt the drop-off and...

Digital chemistry breakthrough turns words into molecules

A new system capable of automatically turning words into molecules on demand could open up the digitisation of chemistry. Researchers from the University of Glasgow's School of Chemistry, who developed the system, claim it will lead to the creation of a "Spotify for...

Cloud strategies to fuel innovation across Africa

Organisations across sub-Saharan Africa are increasingly leveraging multiple cloud deployments to achieve digital transformation. The shift is one of the key findings in World Wide Worx's new Cloud in Africa 2020 report, which surveyed technology decision-makers in...

AI, IoT set to change customer experience

Accelerated by Covid-19, emerging digital technologies, especially AI and IoT, are fundamentally changing the consumer journey in the consumer product market. A new report from Lux Research, "The Digital Transformation of the Consumer Journey", outlines how companies...

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Front End Developer at Accenture

About AccentureAccenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, song, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries...

Project Manager – Gauteng Houghton Estate

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Java Lead Developer at Parvana Recruitment

Client Details:Our client, a successful FinTech company, collaborates with major banks, retailers, and MNOs to optimise transactions. They unite dedicated individuals to provide innovative enterprise solutions that foster economic growth. With a dynamic and innovative...

PLC Programmer

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Senior Systems Administrator (ISP) LAMP_LEMP Stack

ENVIRONMENT:THE technical expertise of a Senior Systems Administrator (ISP) is sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist whose core role will entail building, installing, maintaining and managing ISP server/cloud services. This will include DNS,...

.NET Developer

Exciting Job Opportunity for Top-notch .NET Developer! Are you a skilled and passionate .NET Developer with a rock-solid foundation in design principles? Look no further! Our esteemed client is on the hunt for the crème de la crème in the world of .NET development to...

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