Passenger demand buoys airline industry
Airlines are filling more seats as passenger demand for air travel continues on its upward trajectory, according to the lates figures from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for August. The industry body says highlights from the latest report include:...
Steady growth in global air cargo
Global air cargo markets continue to show resilience, according to the latest data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which shows modest, but steady, growth for August Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 4,1% compared...
Gradual rebound on the cards for SA economy
The global economy has managed admirably through a series of shocks over the past few years – but 2025 is likely to be defined by shifts in monetary and fiscal policy and a move toward equilibrium rates for growth and inflation. These are the headline findings from...
Global energy industry at a crossroads
The global energy transition is facing major challenges, which are unfolding differently in different parts of the world. S&P Global has launched "Look Forward: Energy at the Crossroads," the latest edition of its Look Forward research series, reports that take a...
GenAI is changing the SA job market
The rise of generative AI (GenAI) is shaking up workplaces around the world, and South Africa is no exception. As businesses adapt to new ways of working, job seekers are rethinking their careers, upskilling and negotiating better opportunities. Pnet’s whitepaper,...
These are 2025’s top trends in data and analytics
Gartner has identified the top data and analytics (D&A) trends for 2025 that are driving the emergence of a wide range of challenges, including organizational and human issues. “D&A is going from the domain of the few, to ubiquity,” says Gareth Herschel,...
Slow but steady growth for security appliances
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Security Appliance Tracker, total market revenue in the security appliances market remained stable, posting a 1,5% growth in the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q24) and reaching $5,1-billion - an...
Study finds type of protection influences cyber insurance claims
The average amount of compensation claimed by organisations using managed detection and response (MDR) services is 97,5% lower than that of organisations using endpoint solutions. This is according to a new study from Sophos, which finds that the median claim for MDR...
WiFi 7 APs surge to 11% of shipments
Enterprise class Wireless LAN (WLAN) revenues continued on a recovery trajectory, growing 7% on a Y/Y basis, according to a recent Dell’Oro report. The adoption of WiFi 7 jumped by 5 points to 11% of Indoor Access Points; Huawei, HPE, and H3C gained share of WiFi 7...
Five years on, Covid still impacts how we work
In 2020, a crisis that would change many things forever hit the world. Offices stood empty. Cars, previously stuck in motorway jams on the daily commute, idled on driveways. Trains and buses ran empty, if at all. Planes were grounded. As smog cleared from cities like...
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Cybersecurity as important as physical security
Cybersecurity is possibly even more important than locks, vaults and walls in protecting the modern business. This is according to members of the Institute of Information Technology Practitioners South Africa (IITPSA) Cybersecurity Special Interest Group (SIGCyber)....
Is procurement as a service missing from your business strategy?
Just a few years ago, procurement was seen by many as a largely administrative function. But as the business environment has become more complex, challenging, and uncertain, it’s clear that procurement is a critical component of organisational performance — one that...
Eaton’s acquisition of Tripp Lite boosts IT portfolio
Power management company Eaton has expanded its power portfolio through the acquisition of Tripp Lite, a US supplier of power products and connectivity solutions, to build a new customer base in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Initially marketed under the ‘Tripp...
Striata SA expands offering, rebrands to Tilte
Striata South Africa has announced that it is rebranding to Tilte, in line with its expanded offering. Founded in a suburban Johannesburg garage in 1999, Striata rapidly grew to become a leader in the digital customer communications space. As technology has...
MRI Software acquires TPN Group
Real estate software solutions provider MRI Software has announced the acquisition of Johannesburg-based TPN Group, a registered credit bureau serving the residential, commercial, and education markets in South Africa. TPN’s solution portfolio includes verification...
Loadshedding brings a glimmer of cybersecurity light
The Pan South African Language Board, in collaboration with Focal Point, announced this week that the South African word of the year is loadshedding. This comes as no surprise for a country that has been plagued by the dreaded rolling black outs throughout 2022, even...
Harvest Combined School will do more with Evotel free fibre
Harvest Combined School in Ladysmith, Kwazulu-Natal is an independent school founded and owned by the Harvest Educational Trust – a registered Non-Profit Organisation – and one of the schools receiving free fibre internet access from Fibre Network Operator (FNO),...
SLVA Cybersecurity, ContraForce partner on SecOps for SMEs
SLVA Cybersecurity, in collaboration with ContraForce, is bringing enterprise-scale cyber security to small and medium enterprises with 24/7 threat detection, actionable response plans, time-saving automation processes and more. SMEs today face the challenge of...
Cybersecurity key for an economic recovery that works for all
With citizens, governments, and businesses more dependent than ever on digital connectivity, one of the most pressing sectoral issues for this decade is cybersecurity. By Mohammed Amin, senior vice-president: Middle East, Turkey and Africa for Dell Technologies While...
Digital security for the new entrepreneur
As South Africa’s entrepreneurial spirit blossoms, digital security is more important than ever, warns Steve Flynn, sales and marketing director at ESET Southern Africa. The pandemic fundamentally changed the working world forever. Not only are more employees working...
Mainframe IDMS Database Administrator – 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 Mainframe IDMS Database Administrator (DBA) to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract...
Senior Data Scientist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are looking for a skilled Data Scientist to turn complex data into clear, actionable insights using advanced analytics and AI/ML models. You'll work with diverse datasets, develop predictive solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve real...
Senior Data Scientist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are looking for a skilled Data Scientist to turn complex data into clear, actionable insights using advanced analytics and AI/ML models. You'll work with diverse datasets, develop predictive solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve real...
IT DevOps Engineer
Job Title: Senior Azure DevOps Engineer (Terraform & IaC) We are looking for a true Azure expert to join our elite team. This is not a junior role. We are seeking a seasoned engineer who can lead the charge in building and managing complex Azure environments using...
Project Manager (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client provides cutting edge, cloud-based solutions to major banks, retailers, insurers and telcos, allowing them to process payments with ease. You will work with industry-leading experts and be involved in solving everyday payment problems that...
Software Engineer (Advanced) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Join a Global Leader in the Motor Industry as a Software Engineer (Advanced)!Are you ready to take your career to the next level by working on mission-critical systems within a cutting-edge IT environment? Our client in the Motor Industry is seeking a highly skilled...
Scrum Master at Datonomy Solutions
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Scrum Master to lead two high-performance teams—one focused on Cloud for Customer (call-center technology) and the other on Digital Marketing.The successful candidate will be proactive, hands-on, and capable of ensuring...
IT DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Rosebank
Job Title: Senior Azure DevOps Engineer (Terraform & IaC) We are looking for a true Azure expert to join our elite team. This is not a junior role. We are seeking a seasoned engineer who can lead the charge in building and managing complex Azure environments using...
Project Manager (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:Our client provides cutting edge, cloud-based solutions to major banks, retailers, insurers and telcos, allowing them to process payments with ease. You will work with industry-leading experts and be involved in solving everyday payment problems that...
Software Engineer (Advanced) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Join a Global Leader in the Motor Industry as a Software Engineer (Advanced)!Are you ready to take your career to the next level by working on mission-critical systems within a cutting-edge IT environment? Our client in the Motor Industry is seeking a highly skilled...
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