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...

Avoid being a victim of ‘Grand Theft’

Following the official launch of Grand Theft Auto VI game pre-orders late June, which saw a global fan frenzy, threat actors quickly began exploiting the event as a lure, says Kaspersky. Scammers leveraged the heightened demand to deploy deceptive schemes - from fake...

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...

Check Point looks to safeguard AI throughout the stack

Cybersecurity experts, Check Point Software, have released the AI Factory Security Architecture Blueprint – what it says is a comprehensive, vendor-tested reference architecture for securing private AI infrastructure from the hardware layer to the application layer....

Siseko Ngxola to head up Ericsson SA

Ericsson has appointed Siseko Ngxola as the head of its operations in South Africa. Ngxola has over 20 years of extensive experience in the telecommunications sector having held various pivotal roles across different countries and industry segments. His career...

The Middle East oil crisis is SA’s EV wake-up call 

International oil prices have surged past $100 a barrel during the escalating conflict in the Middle East, and South Africa is bracing for what economists warn will be the highest single-month fuel price increase in the country’s history. “With early projections from...

Customers’ data exposed in Liberty breach

Liberty has warned customers about a data breach that has exposed some personal information. Customers today received an SMS reading: “Liberty recently detected unauthorised access to your personal information. “Your policies and investments remain secure and our...

Climate imbalance reaches dangerous levels

All-time high greenhouse gas concentrations in Earth’s atmosphere continue to drive heat records on land and sea, with long-lasting consequences for humanity, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) warned today (23 March 2026). Hot on the heels of a scorching...

AI demand, geopolitics are reshaping energy markets

The global energy landscape is being reshaped by geopolitics and competing priorities of affordability, reliability, competitiveness and decarbonisation. And, as the war the Middle East evolves, it could cause unprecedented volatility in energy markets. Look Forward:...

Acquiring and developing AI and digital talent is a top CFO challenge

Harnessing rapidly evolving AI technologies while keeping enterprises and their staff on track amidst a turbulent, high-change environment are the biggest chief financial officer (CFO) challenges in the next six months, according to Gartner. “CFOs are having to manage...

Cybersecurity skills shortages worsen supply chain risks

A shortage of qualified IT security workers is hampering efforts by global organisations to prioritise various security tasks that would mitigate the risk of supply chain and trusted relationship attacks. Both factors are cited by nearly half (42%) of the respondents...

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Why ITSM is important

IT Service Management (ITSM) has transitioned from a back-office function to a central component of success in today’s digitally driven business environment. By Muggie van Staden, MD of Obsidian Systems Traditionally, ITSM is relied on to ensure IT systems run...

Digitisation helps SMEs to scale and thrive

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How data helps insurers weather climate risks

A January 2024 article published by the University of KwaZulu-Natal suggests that South Africa has seen a 60% increase in extreme weather events over the past two decades. With extreme weather events like floods, droughts, and storms becoming increasingly common, the...

What does 2025 hold in store for SA enterprises?

As technology continues to evolve, its impact on the way we work, live and innovate grows exponentially. By Doug Woolley, GM and vice-president of Dell Technologies South Africa Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved beyond being just a buzzword. It’s now at the heart...

There’s green and then there’s blockchain green

Greener blockchain, who would have thought?  Blockchain’s very nature sees it consuming a lot of energy; with great power comes great power usage. But here we are, and green blockchain continues to garner significant attention, driven by the heightened awareness of...

Unlock business success with SDN

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Building reliable consumer electronics logistics in a volatile state

There has never been a greater need for accurate consumer electronics supply chain management. The product lifecycles for consumer electronics are notoriously short. No sooner has a company brought new technology to market than a more impressive innovation replaces...

How to ensure compliance with the new Employment Equity Act

Companies concerned about complying with the recently promulgated Employment Equity Act can breathe a sigh of relief. Trusted HR services provider CRS Technologies reassures businesses that staying compliant is achievable, even if the new requirements seem challenging...

Make multi-factor authentication your personal cybersafety resolution

With South Africa’s Information Regulator on record as saying the country suffered at least 150 data breaches a month in 2024, South Africans must make Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) the non-negotiable centrepiece of their personal cybersecurity new year’s...

Scrum Master at QES – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Scrum Master (D365) o join them on a contract basis Scrum Master - Project Delivery Centre (PDC)Location: Cape Town (Hybrid) Role OverviewThe Scrum Master operates within the Project Delivery Centre...

Senior Network Engineer (CCIE) (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:ANALYSE & solve common and complex network problems through reasoning, troubleshooting, and innovative thinking as the next Senior Network Engineer sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist. You will provide advanced Cisco...

Senior Network Administrator at Ntice Sourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd.

Our client is looking for an experienced IT Systems & Network Administrator to manage, maintain, and support their server and network infrastructure. The ideal candidate is hands-on, proactive, and comfortable working across networking, server administration, and...

FullStack .NET Developer

We're looking for a seasoned .Net Developer who wants to make impact, build excellence, and grow with a company that values innovation and purpose. Key Responsibilities:Architect, develop, and maintain modern applications using .NET Core, C#, and Web API...

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FullStack .NET Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

We're looking for a seasoned .Net Developer who wants to make impact, build excellence, and grow with a company that values innovation and purpose. Key Responsibilities:Architect, develop, and maintain modern applications using .NET Core, C#, and Web API...

Dashboard and Report Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

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Senior Systems Engineer

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Senior System Engineer.Qualification:B.Tech (Eng) with 13+ years of relevant experienceB.Eng/B.Sc (Eng) with 9+ years of relevant experienceM.Eng with 7+ years of relevant experiencePhD/D.Eng with 5+ years of...

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Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Analyst to join our financial services client in Sandton on a 12-month contract role. What you will be doing:Perform...

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