PCs, smartphones buckle under high memory costs
Soaring memory costs are projected to drive worldwide PC shipments to decline 10,4% and smartphone shipments to drop by 8,4% in 2026, compared to 2025 levels, according to Gartner. Gartner estimates a 130% surge in combined DRAM and solid-state drive (SSD) prices by...
Manufacturing stabilises as PMI holds steady
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) remained just below the neutral 50-point mark, following January’s strong rebound. While the index can be volatile month to month, recent readings indicate that the sharp contraction at the end of 2025 has...
M2M/IoT connections in APAC to hit 1,3bn in 2030
The total number of Machine-to-Machine (M2M)/Internet of Things (IoT) cellular connections in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region are projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9,1% from 2025 to 2030 and reach 1,3-billion by the end of 2030 - mainly...
These are the top strategic technology trends for 2026
Gartner has announced its list of top strategic technology trends that organisations need to explore in 2026. “Technology leaders face a pivotal year in 2026, where disruption, innovation, and risk are expanding at unprecedented speed,” says Gene Alvarez,...
AWS outage hits worldwide services
A worldwide Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage has brought dozens of cloud services to their knees. Communications, banking and online apps like Roblox and Snapchat were all affected by the massive outage. Some sources estimate that as many as 500 services could have...
Tariffs take a toll on SME exports
South African exports to the US have dropped 46% since April 2025, with small direct-to-consumer (D2C) businesses hit hardest. This is according to the SME Export Index, launched today by South African international shipping platform TUNL. The SME Export Index is...
Digital identity market to hit $80bn
The digital identity market will grow from $51-billion in 2025 to $80- billion in 2030, representing a growth rate of 56%. This is according to a new study by global tech strategist Juniper Research, which highlights two main drivers of this growth: tightening...
Key trends as fintech borrowing goes mainstream
South Africa’s fintech sector is undergoing rapid transformation, signalling a major shift in how consumers will engage with credit in the next five years, and beyond. As digital adoption accelerates, lenders will need to adapt their approach to South African...
AI-optimised IaaS set to grow AI infrastructure
AI-optimised infrastructure as a service (IaaS) is emerging as the next disruptive growth engine for AI infrastructure. As a result, end-user spending is projected to grow 146% by the end of 2025, according to Gartner. The AI-optimised IaaS market includes spending on...
Organisations fail to train AI users on security
A massive 72,5% of professionals surveyed in South Africa say that they use artificial intelligence (AI) tools for work tasks – but only 30% have received training on the cybersecurity aspects of using neural networks, which is one of the critical elements of...
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Supply chain professionals gear up for Cape Town event
Hundreds of supply chain practitioners from across Africa and around the world will meet in Cape Town next week for the annual SAPICS Conference. Hosted by the Professional Body for Supply Chain Management (SAPICS), this year's gathering represents a vital opportunity...
ABB online calculator helps business map energy efficiency savings
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SA’s Zoie Health selected for Google for Startups Growth Academy
Google for Startups has announced 24 startups selected for the 2024 cohort of the Growth Academy: AI for Health program. The program is designed to support high-potential startups across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) that are leveraging artificial...
Payment processor Revio rebrands as Precium
South African payments orchestration startup known as Revio has announced that it is rebranding to Precium. Over the past 18 months, Precium experienced growth in its team, product capabilities, and merchant base, attracting the attention of global merchants looking...
Effective mediation one reason to join ISPA
The fact that 90% of disputes lodged with ISPA by South African Internet consumers are resolved through the internet industry association's informal mediation process is one of the reasons to join the 235-member Industry Representative Body (IRB). This is the word...
Obscure Technologies partners with Netscout
South African cyber security specialist Obscure Technologies has partnered with Netscout Systems for the distribution of its solutions in South Africa and surrounding territories. “The distribution agreement adds crucial networking, communications and enterprise...
ITAD enables eco-conscious IT management
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Goodbye cloud-first approach, hello deliberately hybrid strategy
The unforeseen results of the fallacy that businesses must take a cloud-first approach are now coming home to roost. This is according to Ahmed Mahomed, CEO at Datacentrix, who explains that, because cloud adoption had to be expedited due to the pandemic, many...
Is your business legally ready for cybercriminals’ AI onslaught?
Across the globe, organisations of all sizes are exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI, in particular, can benefit their businesses. But while they are still trying to figure out how best to use AI, cybercriminals have fully embraced it. By...
Done right, prompt engineering can slash development time
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Project Manager – Gauteng Midrand
?? Now Hiring: Project Manager – IT- Permanent | Midrand Are you a proactive, detail-driven Project Manager with a passion for delivering technology projects that truly make an impact? Our client in the FMCG industry is looking for a dynamic Project Manager: IT to...
Data Manager – (18 Months Fixed Term Contract – Wits SBIMB) – Gauteng Parktown
Background:Named after Nobel Laureate and Wits University graduate, Sydney Brenner, the Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience (SBIMB) is a burgeoning multi-disciplinary research institute dedicated to investigating the molecular and genomic aetiology of...
Technical analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
The technical Analyst will work closely with business analysts and support development by doing system analysis on incidents, problems, and IT projects.Key responsibilitiesTechnical Facilitate development for technical requirements using relevant framework and...
Business Analyst Retail & Pharmacy at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst with strong Retail & Pharmacy expertise to support a leading retailer in Cape Town. This role is ideal for a dynamic BA who thrives in fast-paced retail environments, understands end-to-end store operations, and can...
IT Infrastructure and Network Engineer (DBN Hybrid) (26529)
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Digital Implementation Specialist (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...
Cloud Data Platform Support Engineer
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Junior Data Analyst
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IT Infrastructure and Network Engineer (DBN Hybrid) (26529) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
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Digital Implementation Specialist (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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