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...

SAS Hackathon open for registration

While artificial intelligence (AI) remains the hottest area in business and technology, many people and organisations struggle to use it effectively to deliver value. The fifth annual SAS Hackathon, open for registration now through 31 August 2025, provides a way for...

AI agents seen as essential, not just experimental

A new study by the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that enterprises are expected to significantly scale AI-enabled workflows, many driven by agentic AI, relying on them for improved decision making and automation. The AI Projects to Profits study, which...

Siemens Healthineers adopts medical imaging AI

About 3,6-billion medical imaging tests are performed annually worldwide to diagnose, monitor and treat various conditions. Speeding up the processing and evaluation of all these X-rays, CT scans, MRIs and ultrasounds is essential to helping doctors manage their...

How to deliver marketing excellence in 2025

With increased pressure to deliver growth and support cross-functional work, Gartner has identified three priorities for CMOs to deliver marketing excellence in 2025. These priorities include: Transcending disruption by bridging the gap between marketing strategy and...

Intel launches Arc B-Series graphics cards

Intel has announced the new Intel Arc B-Series graphics cards (code-named Battlemage). The Intel Arc B580 and B570 GPUs offer best-in-class value for performance at price points that are accessible to most gamers, deliver modern gaming features and are engineered to...

How high school learners are hooked on vaping

A new study led by the University of Cape Town (UCT) has uncovered startling levels of vaping among high school learners in South Africa, with nearly 30% of Grade 12 students reporting active use. the research, involving over 25 000 learners across 52 schools, was...

Hydrogen engines face narrowing window of adoption 

In 2025, Europe’s second-largest truck OEM, MAN Truck & Bus, will deliver 200 hydrogen trucks powered by its in-house H45 hydrogen combustion engine. These trucks will emit less than 1g of CO₂/tonne-km (drastically lower than a comparable diesel), with ranges up...

UCT, MeerKAT unlock the secret of cosmic gravitational waves

The University of Cape Town (UCT), in collaboration with the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) and several international institutions, has made groundbreaking strides in unveiling the mysteries of the universe. Harnessing the extraordinary capabilities...

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger steps down

Pat Gelsinger has stepped down as CEO of Intel, retiring after a 40-plus-year career in the industry. Intel has named two senior leaders, David Zinsner and Michelle (MJ) Johnston Holthaus, as interim co-CEOs while the board of directors searches for a new CEO. Zinsner...

A 24-hour snapshot of Black Friday shopping trends

Black Friday 2024 delivered a day of exciting deals and shopping activity, performing well above a typical shopping day and marginally higher than the levels in 2023, according to early insights from BankservAfrica. Tracking the 24-hour results, BankservAfrica...

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The working world of WhatsApp

WhatsApp is so handy, so useful. You can quickly sort out problems and manage people from afar. You can also create problems and tear people apart. There have been plenty of stories around how employees have misbehaved on social media. How photos of them on Facebook...

Your telephone system is a security weak spot

While your telephony solution may not immediately spring to mind when you think about security risks, you could inadvertently be giving hackers the keys to the kingdom. Modern, voice over IP (VoIP) telephony solutions run on the same kinds of networks that your...

So many needles. One giant haystack

Cyber security is exhausting. It keeps worried security analysts awake at night. Will there be a zero-day that they couldn't have predicted? Will someone use a terrible password that leads to a terrible hack? It also constantly harasses security operations centres...

Top cybersecurity tips for business

Cybersecurity Awareness Month started in the US in 2004, but has rapidly expanded around the world as the threat of cyberattacks against businesses continues to grow in a digital age. For me, there are four key practices every company should be looking at when it...

Online self-service options can increase customer satisfaction

For many businesses, customer experience (CX), which is directly linked to customer satisfaction, has become a top priority. By James Bayhack, director for sub-Saharan Africa at CM.com A Salesforce report from 2020 found that 91% of customers claimed to be more likely...

Keypoint Intelligence validates Kyocera’s security strength

Nine A3 MFP Kyocera devices in the TASKalfa 3554ci series have passed Keypoint Intelligence's rigorous BLI Security Validation Test program. The volume and complexity of security threats facing today's organisations is increasing daily. The need for robust data...

How to create new business value from your SAP S/4HANA migration

The slow pace of migration to SAP S/4HANA is perplexing. Only 14% of SAP users are now live. Yet support for SAP Business Suite ends in 2027, and any options to pay extra for extended maintenance run out in 2030. Given the complexity of migration, these are tight...

Retain talent in the current workplace

What trends are prevalent in the workplace now, and what is essential to today's employees? Pabi Mogosetsi, country manager of Universum Global South Africa, talks about work in the new world post-pandemic. South Africa is experiencing one of the largest skills reform...

Pick n Pay to list on A2X

Pick n Pay Stores has been approved for a secondary listing on A2X Markets (A2X). Its shares will be available for trade on A2X from 1 November 2022. The Pick n Pay Group, with a market cap of around R27 billion, will retain its primary listing on the Johannesburg...

RansomCare can keep you safe in SA

Ricoh South Africa is helping businesses stop the time-wasting, and costly effects of a growing spate of ransomware attacks. As Ricoh's digital services portfolio continues to grow, it increasingly helps organisations digitally transform their operations to align with...

Senior Business Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Introduction: PeopleSolved is currently recruiting for a Senior Business Analyst for a 3-month Contract, with possible extensions. Our client is one of SA's leading retailers. We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Business Analyst with deep expertise in POS...

Back End Developer – 2583 – Gauteng Pretoria

?? Back End Developer - Java | Codebeamer | Automation Fanatic Wanted!?? Location: Hybrid - Pretoria?? Contract Role | 2+ Years DevOps + 5+ Years IT IndustryWe're on the hunt for a Back End Developer to join a high-performance agile team working on cutting-edge Java...

Mobile Developer at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Our client in Port Elizabeth is looking for a talented and creative Mobile Developer to join their dynamic team! As a Mobile Developer you will be responsible for building and maintaining sleek and powerful mobile applications for both Android and IOS platforms. You...

Business Analyst IT

Introduction: PeopleSolved is currently recruiting for an intermediate Business Analyst with retail and financial services industry experience. This 6-12 month contract opportunity is on-site, in Durban. Our client is one of SA's leading retailers. Duties &...

Intermediate Full Stack Developers

Background & Responsibilities This role is for a client in the information technology sector, providing, integrating and enabling internal & financial systems to their growing client base of small and large businesses.Responsibilities will include the...

System Administrator (IBM Storwize)

Role: These include understanding storage concepts, virtualization, networking, and the specific features of Storwize models and SAN volume controller. They should also be able to manage, configure, and troubleshoot Storwize systems using both the GUI and CLI....

Business Analyst IT – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Introduction: PeopleSolved is currently recruiting for an intermediate Business Analyst with retail and financial services industry experience. This 6-12 month contract opportunity is on-site, in Durban. Our client is one of SA's leading retailers. Duties &...

Intermediate Full Stack Developers – Gauteng Johannesburg

Background & Responsibilities This role is for a client in the information technology sector, providing, integrating and enabling internal & financial systems to their growing client base of small and large businesses.Responsibilities will include the...

System Administrator (IBM Storwize) – Remote Remote

Role: These include understanding storage concepts, virtualization, networking, and the specific features of Storwize models and SAN volume controller. They should also be able to manage, configure, and troubleshoot Storwize systems using both the GUI and CLI....

Data Analyst at Taylored Appointments

?? Data Analyst - R50K Package | Bryanston | Permanent | Financial Services Are you passionate about using data to uncover insights that drive real-world impact? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where your work truly matters? We're looking for...

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