Global IT spend set for13,5% growth, to $6,31trn

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6,31-trillion in 2026, up 13,5% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “This latest forecast underscores the accelerating momentum in AI infrastructure and advanced memory,” says John-David Lovelock,...

Beware the gap between perceived AI readiness and DR capability

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As cost pressures mount, consumers shift spend to essentials

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Memory and SSD shortage set to impact SA

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Nvidia continues to drive data centre innovation

Kathy Gibson reports from Tognana, Italy – Nvidia continues to drive the evolution of the IT industry, and the data centre in particular, at a speed most of us have not experienced before. This is the word from Gio Albertazzi, CEO of Vertiv, talking about his key...

Modular infrastructure enables rapid data centre scaling

Kathy Gibson reports from Tognana, Italy - The data centre that you knew in the past is outdated – the AI factory is what will drive innovation going forward. Karsten Winther, president: Europe, Middle East and Africa at Vertiv, explains that the data centre of the...

SA’s auto sector sees strong surge

The latest TransUnion South Africa Mobility Insights Report (formerly the Vehicle Pricing Index) for Q1 2025 highlights a strong rebound in the country’s automotive market, driven by improved consumer sentiment, declining interest rates, access to retirement savings...

Entries now open for FNF GreenPitch Challenge

GreenCape, in partnership with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, has opened entries for this year’s GreenPitch Challenge and invites innovators and entrepreneurs with economically viable green economy innovation business ideas to submit their pitches....

SAP toolset helps drive continuous transformation

Kathy Gibson is at Saphila Transcend in Sun City – We are living in a time of continuous disruption – so companies require digital transformation in realtime. Thomas Pfiester, head of global customer engagement and services, and member of the extended board at SAP,...

How AI is transforming digital transformation

Kathy Gibson is at Saphila Transcend in Sun City - Change has always been a constant – but in the last couple of years digital transformation has been moving at a faster pace than ever before. This is because, today, technology is transforming transformation, says...

How African companies can avoid transformation pitfalls

Kathy Gibson is at Saphila Transcend in Sun City – Navigating the SAP S/4 HANA journey is different for every company, and requires a customised approach to succeed. This is especially true when it comes to implementing the solution in Africa. Colin Banks, solution...

Services help customers gain AI value

Kathy Gibson reports from Saphila Transcend in Sun City – AI is no longer an option for companies. Those that adopt it faster and better and smarter than others, and do it in the right way, are the companies that will succeed. This is according to Stefan Steinle,...

The future of banking is intelligent – but riskier than ever

As financial institutions worldwide confront intensifying economic volatility, explosive tech acceleration, and the rise of digital rivals they face an existential squeeze - and they must act now or risk irrelevance in an AI-accelerated future, warns new research on...

Majority of Bill Gates’ $200bn pledge heading to Africa

Following his pledge to give away his $200-billion fortune over the next 20 years, Bill Gates has said that the majority of this spend will go to Africa – with a focus on partnering with governments that prioritise the health and well-being of their people. “I...

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Department: IT Infrastructure and SupportReports To: IT Operations ManagerLocation: Bedfordview (With possibility of hybrid)Company Overview:An established player in the South African long term insurance market with over 25 years of experience in non-traditional...

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Our client is looking for an Android Developer based in JHB for a Hybrid role. Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]KotlinJavaAndroid SDK -Android Studio, Gradle, JetpackUI/UXShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email...

Senior Systems Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg

Department: IT Infrastructure and SupportReports To: IT Operations ManagerLocation: Bedfordview (With possibility of hybrid)Company Overview:An established player in the South African long term insurance market with over 25 years of experience in non-traditional...

Mid Level C++ Developer

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Senior Full Stack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Senior Full Stack Developer – AI, Cloud & Next-Gen AppsAre you ready to shape the future of digital products? We're building cutting-edge solutions powered by AI, cloud-native architectures, and immersive mobile experiences — and we're looking for a Senior Full...

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Reports To: Senior Systems Administrator / IT Ops ManagerLocation: Bedfordview (With possibility of hybrid)Company Overview:An established player in the South African long term insurance market with over 25 years of experience in non-traditional sectors. We sell and...

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Our client is looking for a Mid Level C++ Developer fully in office based in Century City Key Requirements 2 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]C++ System DevelopmentMySQLDockerGitlabClient Server KnowledgeNetworking / VPN / Routing background requiredShould...

Systems Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg

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