Stark warning that AI could shut down critical infrastructure

Gartner predicts that, by 2028, misconfigured AI in cyber physical systems (CPS) will shut down national critical infrastructure in a G20 country. Gartner defines CPS as engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics to...

Global technology spending set to hit $5,6trn this year

Global technology spending is forecast to grow by 7,8% in 2026 to reach $5,6-trillion, up from $5,2-trillion in 2025. According to Forrester’s Global Tech Market Forecast, 2025 To 2030, despite US tariffs most countries will see similar economic growth in 2026...

OADC buys seven data centres from NTT Data

Kathy Gibson reports - Open Access Data Centres (OADC), part of the WIOCC group of companies, has acquired seven South African data centres from NTT Data. The data centres, in Bryanston, Parklands, Cape Town, Umhlanga, Bloemfontein, Gqeberha and East London, were part...

Strong solar flare caught on camera

The Sun emitted a strong solar flare, peaking on 4 February 2026. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured an image of the event. Solar flares are massive eruptions of electromagnetic energy from the Sun that, upon reaching Earth...

How emergency vaccines cut infectious disease deaths

Researchers at Burnet Institute, in collaboration with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, have provided the world’s first ever look at the historical impact of emergency vaccination efforts on public health and global health security, with a comprehensive study of 210...

End users will spend $14,2bn on GenAI models this year

Worldwide end-user spending on generative AI (GenAI) models is projected to total $14,2-billion in 2025, according to Gartner. End-user spending on specialised GenAI models, which include domain-specific language models (DSLMs), is estimated to total $1,1-billion this...

AI PCs can help users reclaim time

People cumulatively lose nearly 15 hours a week on “digital chores”, such as meeting transcriptions or drafting emails, according to an Intel-commissioned survey of 6 000 respondents across Germany, UK and France. At the same time, AI PCs offered a potentially...

Enterprise adoption of GenAI hits inflexion point

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is at an inflection point that has refocused enterprise priorities and stands to reshape the role of technology. This is according to a newly published report, “Generative AI Outlook: From Hype to Value” that is part of...

What the future holds for cybersecurity

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has outlined their predictions for the 2025 advanced persistent threat (APT) landscape, highlighting significant shifts in cyber threats. These include the rise of hacktivist alliances, increased use of AI-powered...

GenAI advances that will shape procurement

Progress in generative AI (GenAI) is poised to impact the procurement function through advancements in three areas, according to Gartner. Agentic reasoning, multimodality, and AI agents are the advancements that will redefine how procurement operates and significantly...

Digital transformation accelerates drug development, discovery process

Ever-increasing drug discovery and development timelines is a multiscale issue causing delays in patient access to medicines and increasing costs for pharmaceutical companies. Digital transformation could streamline the process, accelerate innovation, and improve...

AI advances to shape threat and defence landscape

In 2024, the world saw cyber threats evolve faster than before, primarily due to the rise in the number of and popularity of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. These tools assist cybercriminals in refining and making attack tactics more sophisticated and more...

Gene drives could boost malaria control

A new study explores the impact that mosquitoes modified with the gene drive technology could have on malaria incidence if deployed in West Africa. The Target Malaria UK modelling team at Imperial College London published “The potential of gene drives in malaria...

Trust tops township economy imperatives

South Africa’s township consumers value trust, authenticity and collaboration as key drivers in their buying decisions. That’s according to the 2024 Township Customer Experience (CX) Report from African marketing agency Rogerwilco, in partnership with Field &...

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CompTIA offers new Linux+ certification exam

CompTIA has announced the worldwide release of a new CompTIA Linux+ certification exam, the market’s only job-focused Linux certification covering the latest foundational skills demanded by hiring managers. The new CompTIA Linux+ exam validates the skills technology...

IronTree partners with Sendmarc to tackle email impersonation 

IronTree has entered a strategic partnership with Sendmarc, the South African cybersecurity email protection and compliance experts, and now the largest email security platform of its kind on the continent. Both companies have attracted attention for their...

Obscure Technologies adds OneTrust to its portfolio

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Huawei showcases Green Intelligent OptiX Network

Huawei's Green Intelligent OptiX Network demonstrated its latest set of scenario-specific networking solutions at its Eco-Connect Johannesburg event. These solutions apply the concept "fibre to everywhere" to various industry scenarios and leverage innovative optical...

Drive student success through digital transformation

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Cyber-resilient storage boosts cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is a subject that is top of mind across the enterprise, from the IT department up to the CEO. By Eric Herzog, chief marketing officer at Infinidat Ransomware, malware attacks, and corporate data theft can cost companies millions, lead to government...

Leverage IoT with prefabricated edge datacentres

With many organisations moving from a centralised approach to data management towards a more distributed model, IoT-generated data is moving closer to the edge and with it the emergence prefabricated datacentres, often modular in design. By Jonathan Duncan,...

Resigning to avoid being dismissed may not be worth it

Think you can resign to avoid being dismissed? You’d be wrong. Employees are taking to resignation as a way of avoiding the sting of being dismissed, but as Nicol Myburgh, head: CRS Technologies HCM business unit, points out, this is not an approach that’s going to...

Why customer experience transformation should be your primary focus

Over the past couple of years, many organisations have been almost singular in their approach to achieving digital transformation. At first, plans were accelerated out of necessity thanks to Covid-19. But even as restrictions eased and the world opened back up, many...

Senior Java Developer (JHB Hybrid) – Gauteng Roodepoort

ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE high-performance scalability & security as you develop and maintain all client-facing web systems as the next Senior Java Developer wanted by a leader in Intelligent Security Solutions. You will also respond to any critical system failures or...

SAP Basis Consultant at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote

This is a remote position.About our client:Our client is a professional management consultancy and IT services provider, focused on delivering creative and innovative digital solutions. Their client base includes both startups and large corporations, but their mission...

(Advanced) Back-End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We're seeking an Advanced Back-End Developer to join our high-performing engineering team. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical experience in cloud-native systems, containerized environments, and microservices architectures. You will design and...

Junior-Mid Level Frontend Developer (TypeScript & React) (CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:WORK on exciting projects implementing Frontend features, fixing bugs, and supporting integration tasks as the next Junior-Mid Level Frontend Developer sought by a provider of sustainable and cost-effective Solar Energy. You will receive mentorship, code...

SAP Authorizations (BW/SAC/HANA) Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Exciting Senior SAP Authorisations Consultant Opportunity A leading automotive giant is seeking a skilled SAP BW/HANA/SAC expert to manage access strategies and Authorizations support.RequirementsESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:· SAP BW / SAP SAC / HANA (Authorisations...

Data Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Analyst to join our Portfolio Management Team. This role is perfect for a forward-thinking professional who thrives at the intersection of data, technology, and business strategy.RequirementsKey Responsibilities:...

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