AR/VR headsets and smart glasses go mainstream
Worldwide shipments of AR/VR headsets combined with display-less smart glasses are expected to grow 39,2% in 2025 with volumes reaching 14,3-million units, according to new data from IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Tracker. The market...
Parker solar probe sails through 25th Sun flyby
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe completed its 25th close approach to the Sun on 15 September, matching its record distance of 6,2-million kilometres from the solar surface. Parker Solar Probe checked in with flight controllers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory...
Sony opens photography competition
The 19th edition of the Sony World Photography Awards is open for submissions, and free to enter. The Sony World Photography Awards, organised by Creo, is a definitive platform for the celebration and discovery of contemporary photography. Photographers worldwide are...
Call for cross-sector alliances to boost social development
Addressing the growing social development challenges in South Africa demands committed cross-sector collaboration in which corporate social investment (CSI) adopts a strategic rather than charitable intervention approach. Ray-Ann Sedres, head of the Sanlam Foundation,...
Tshwane innovates on meter reading, revenue collection
Kathy Gibson is at Saphila Transcend in Sun City – Collecting revenue from electricity users is vital for the City of Tshwane’s financial health, but outdated and inefficient systems have been playing havoc with its ability to do so efficiently. The city, which serves...
Cookie theft skyrockets … and SA’s on the leaderboard
South Africa has landed a troubling spot on the global leaderboard for leaked cookies, ranking 35th out of 253 countries - with 546-million cookies linked to South African users being found on the dark web, according to new research from NordVPN. Although cookies are...
A solid platform enables innovation
Kathy Gibson is at Saphila Transcend in Sun City - The world around us is evolving faster than ever. In a chaotic and unpredictable environment, and with new technologies emerging almost daily, industries are being reshaped, and customer expectations are shifting....
New report highlights transformative technology convergence
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released a new report examining how emerging technology combinations are reshaping industries and how business leaders can harness these insights to guide investment, build capabilities, and position ecosystems strategically. It also...
Beware conmen posing as Vuma representatives
Fibre provider Vuma is warning customers – particularly those in Vuma REACH areas - against criminals falsely claiming to represent the company and trying to scam them by requesting upfront cash payments or money transfers into personal accounts. “In recent weeks,...
AI curiosity among children more than doubled in 2025
Kaspersky has released its annual report on children’s digital interests, revealing a growing fascination with artificial intelligence (AI) powered chatbots, the viral rise of Italian brainrot memes like “tralalero tralala”, and growing attention to Sprunki - a...
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Cisco, Microsoft, Samsung collaborate on meeting room experiences
Cisco, Microsoft and Samsung Electronics have announced new meeting room solutions to deliver enhanced collaboration experiences for hybrid meetings. The companies lauched integrated video collaboration solutions for Cisco Room Series. They include Front Row, an...
Demise of the solar tax rebate is no big deal
Much has been made about the fact that the tax rebate for solar energy installations for residences is due to lapse at the end of this month. But is this really cause for concern, asks Rein Snoeck Henkemans, CEO of Alumo Energy. Nice from far, but far from nice At...
Godongwana must address lack of education investment
Essential to a functioning South African economy, is a functioning South African education system. This is a key takeaway from Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's 2024 Budget Speech, according to Dr Corrin Varady, CEO of IDEA. The Finance Minister allocated...
Pivot into productivity with AI
AI may be a topical conversation, but it is proving to be an invaluable time saver and productivity enhancer, writes Ellouise Langeveld, senior specialist: solutions at Altron Karabina. In 2023, Microsoft introduced Copilot to a select group of organisations and teams...
Payroll tax myths dispelled
Navigating payroll taxes can feel like charting uncharted territory, even for the most diligent earners. By Ancel Draai, MD of Applico To dispel some commonly held misconceptions, let's delve into six prevalent payroll tax myths in South Africa. Myth 1: Salary versus...
What the drive for sustainability means for IT distributors
We are living through an intense period of global uncertainty. Geopolitical threats, supply chain challenges, war, rising interest rates, mass global health events -- navigating a way through this landscape has arguably never been more challenging. But one threat...
Andries Zietsman takes up new TransUnion post
Information and insights company TransUnion Africa has promoted Andries (Dries) Zietsman to chief revenue officer. "Over the last five years, Dries has created exceptional partnerships and delivered tangible economic value to our customers across many of our key...
Should HR call the shots on business travel?
Business travel is a make-or-break issue for employees. A dream trip can inspire loyalty; a crammed business calendar of red-eye flights might send talent packing. But companies can flip the script by letting HR steer their travel programmes. The result? Happier, more...
Tackle the Kubernetes skills gap and optimise legacy modernisation efforts
Businesses are increasingly turning to Kubernetes as a linchpin for modernising legacy applications within the framework of a multi-cloud strategy.While the adoption of Kubernetes is widespread, the scarcity of skilled engineers well-versed in this open-source...
IT, is that you?
More than $460-billion. That's the combined revenue of IT outsourcing across the key segments of administration, application, web hosting, SaaS and adjacent services in 2023. This vast, sprawling market designed to lift and shift the burdens from organisational...
Cybersecurity Specialist (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Mowbray
ENVIRONMENT:A reputable Financial Services Group seeks the technical expertise of a Cybersecurity Specialist with at least 5-10 years' experience in a technical hands-on administrative or engineering role responsible for Cybersecurity toolsets. Your role will include...
IT Technician
. * Ensure that tickets are kept updated and incidents are managed, prioritized and escalated efficiently. Installation, diagnosis, maintenance and repair of PC hardware, Telephony and related hardware as per business requirements Ensure minimum downtime, proactively...
Full-Stack PHP Developer – Onsite – Somerset West
ENVIRONMENT:A well-established yet fast-growing software company serving the South African property management market is seeking a highly skilled PHP & JavaScript Developer with expert Nuxt/Vue.js experience to join their in-office FinTech Dev team in Somerset...
IT Technician – Western Cape Cape Town
. * Ensure that tickets are kept updated and incidents are managed, prioritized and escalated efficiently. Installation, diagnosis, maintenance and repair of PC hardware, Telephony and related hardware as per business requirements Ensure minimum downtime, proactively...
Full-Stack PHP Developer – Onsite – Somerset West – Western Cape Somerset West
ENVIRONMENT:A well-established yet fast-growing software company serving the South African property management market is seeking a highly skilled PHP & JavaScript Developer with expert Nuxt/Vue.js experience to join their in-office FinTech Dev team in Somerset...
Senior Business Analyst
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 1-year contract roleTo apply a set of tasks and...
Lead .Net Developer
Engineering Team LeadWe are seeking an Engineering Team Lead of a small team cross-functional to join our leadership team and drive technical excellence, project execution, and the professional development of our engineering staff. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in...
Senior Business Analyst – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 1-year contract roleTo apply a set of tasks and...
Lead .Net Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Engineering Team LeadWe are seeking an Engineering Team Lead of a small team cross-functional to join our leadership team and drive technical excellence, project execution, and the professional development of our engineering staff. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in...
Project Manager at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSETo manage the organisational projects using FIC's Project Management and associated methodologies (Business Analysis, Change Management and SDLC) to ensure successful delivery of the projects, and the achievement of FIC's strategic and operational...
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