Global cloud infrastructure spending climbs 25% to $102,6bn

According to new research from Omdia, global spending on cloud infrastructure services reached $102,6-billion in Q3 2025, representing 25% year-on-year growth. Market momentum remained stable, marking the fifth consecutive quarter in which growth has remained above...

Technology, talent and trust will define the workplace in 2026

With companies increasingly prioritising their employees, they are also recognising that productivity and engagement are driven by how, when and with whom they collaborate rather than solely where they work. Organisations of all sizes are embracing flexible and hybrid...

Swift action needed to unlock AI’s $1trn opportunity for Africa

The African Development Bank has released a report establishing a strategic roadmap for unlocking the economic and social potential of artificial intelligence (AI) across Africa. Developed under the G20 Digital Transformation Working Group, Africa’s AI Productivity...

AI, geopolitics reshaping the future of global energy markets

S&P Global Energy has released its Top Trends report identifying the pivotal developments shaping clean energy technology, sustainability, and growth in global energy markets in 2026. "In 2026, AI's surging power demand growth will be testing grid limits, revenue...

Consumers distrust AI-powered search results

A significant 53% of consumers distrust or have a lack of confidence in the reliability and impartiality of AI search and summaries, according to a survey by Gartner. This concern is reflected in user frustration, with 41% of consumers reporting that generative AI...

AI orchestration meets real-world zero-day exploits

A recent executive insight blog examined the idea of a “brain” behind next-generation cyberattacks: an orchestration and abstraction layer coordinating large numbers of specialised AI agents to launch complex operations at scale. That architecture was already...

AI Assistant Builder delivers free AI assistants

Intel has announced at Computex that AI Assistant Builder is now available in public beta at GitHub and that anyone with an Intel-based AI PC - one running a member of the Intel Core Ultra processor family - can now use it free of charge. Optimised for Intel...

AMD ‘pushing boundaries’ with latest processors, graphics cards

AMD has unveiled its latest breakthroughs in high-performance computing at Computex with the launch of Radeon RX 9060 XT and Radeon AI PRO R9700 graphics cards, as well as Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Series processors. “These announcements underscore our commitment to...

Meta AI emerges as the most data-hungry chatbot 

Meta recently introduced its chatbot app, Meta AI – and it has become the new data king. According to a study by cybersecurity company Surfshark, Meta AI collects user data like no app before. It stands out among all analysed chatbots by collecting 32 out of 35 data...

Sky’s the limit for global space economy

The global space economy market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 4% from $421-billion in 2024 to $511,2-billion in 2029 driven by an increase in the deployment of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, productivity improvements in satellite equipment manufacturing, the...

African SAP users showcase real-world innovation at Saphila

Real-life African customer experiences and transformation journeys will be a strong focus at this year’s Saphila 2025, the African SAP User Group’s (AFSUG) local biennial SAP user conference. A number of leading local organisations will take to the stage to share...

iStore slashes prices for 20th birthday

iStore South Africa is marking 20 years in South Africa. To kick off our celebrations, it is launching the 20-Year Sale — a nationwide event running from 23 May to 5 June 2025 across all iStore retail locations, online, and via the newly-launched iStore iOS app....

Africa braces for tariff shocks

As the US imposes higher tariffs with global ramifications, African Development Bank Group president Dr Akinwumi Adesina has warned that these measures could trigger significant economic disruptions across Africa, affecting numerous nations and accelerating a...

Machine learning is top fraud priority in 2025

Businesses need to adopt Machine Learning (ML)-based, orchestrated fraud decisioning to combat escalating fraud losses and increasingly sophisticated attacks, according to Experian’s latest research report. "Machine Learning (ML) is the top fraud priority for...

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Managed SD-WAN key to navigating connectivity, security challenges

Demand for managed software defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) solutions is experiencing explosive growth as businesses grapple with new connectivity and security challenges. SD-WAN plays an essential role in facilitating cloud migrations and hybrid working models...

Green IT trends to watch in 2024

Sustainability has become a key focus for many businesses around the world. Between climate change and dwindling natural resources, people are more aware than ever of their impact on the wellbeing of the planet. In South Africa, 98% of adults are willing to make...

These things are key to a modular insurance ecosystem

In the insurance industry, staying ahead of the curve and meeting the evolving needs of customers is a continual challenge. Insurers want new, accessible, and affordable products that optimise customer experiences. Their biggest hurdle tends to be inflexible and...

Kyocera’s sustainability recognised with award and A-list ranking

Kyocera has received two significant accolades recently, solidifying its leadership in sustainability and innovation. The company earned the prestigious 2024 WorldStar Award for its ground-breaking packaging advancements and was named a "Major Player" in the IDC...

Skills-based hiring brings SA in line with international hiring trends

As technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace and become infused across all aspects of the business, companies are increasingly under pressure to remain competitive by attracting the best tech talent available. By Jessica Hawkey, MD of redAcademy However...

Transparency, empathy key to supporting neurodiversity in the workplace

Companies wishing to build more inclusive and diverse workplaces should prioritise transparency and empathy when hiring neurodiverse employees. This is according to Genevieve Koolen, HR director at SAP Africa, who says: "Introducing neurodiverse individuals into the...

AI and ESG a symbiotic relationship

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) promises to be more transformative than any other technology in recent memory, with the power to give rise to new industries and professions while propelling the global economy toward a new era of prosperity. By Doug Woolley,...

Huawei Releases National Cloud 2.0

At MWC 2024, Huawei officially released the National Cloud 2.0 solution worldwide. Huawei aims to help government organizations around the world accelerate national digital transformation and promote intelligence. Hu Yuhai, Vice President of Huawei Hybrid Cloud, said:...

Technology improves payment reconciliation for retailers

As retailers grow into mid-market size and beyond, the complexity and cost of manually reconciling payments increases almost exponentially because there are hundreds of thousands, if not more, transactions a day. By Graham Bradford, senior product manager at Ecentric...

Junior Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

ESG Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...

Data Engineer at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...

API Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a leading global payments company who is building on their demonstrated success of transforming the payments landscape. Join this winning team to enhance your career and have a really enjoyable work environment. This client invests...

Configuration Integration Engineer

Our client is looking for an Integration / Configuration Specialist to connect healthcare partners to their integration platform, which manages and orchestrates all data flow between client radiology systems and the organisation's internal systems. The role will focus...

Junior Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

ESG Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...

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