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...

Cancer centre pushes research boundaries with AI

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, a specialist cancer center, has announced a pioneering partnership with NTT Data and CARPL.ai, a enterprise imaging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning operations (MLOps) platform. Together, they have designed and...

Check Point to acquire Veriti

AI-fueled attacks and hyperconnected IT environments have made threat exposure one of the most urgent cybersecurity challenges facing enterprises today. In response, Check Point Software Technologies has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Veriti...

Android continues market share growth

Android and iOS have been battling market dominance for more than a decade, and their constant rivalry has driven innovation and improved user experiences in the smartphone segment. Although both platforms introduced innovative features with each new version, outdoing...

Data centre demand prompts new cooling solutions

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly increased the demand for data processing capabilities and capacity, leading to the expansion of data centres globally. As these facilities operate continuously, their energy-intensive equipment are...

UCT converts waste to energy and water

The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Centre for Bioprocess Engineering Research (CeBER) is working on a project that breaks down waste and converts it to an energy source for cooking or to produce water that can later be used to irrigate on-campus vegetable gardens....

Data privacy breaches costing insurance industry

Cyber claims have continued their upward trend over the past year - driven in large part by a rise in data and privacy breach incidents, according to Allianz Commercial’s annual cyber risk outlook. The frequency of large cyber claims (>€1-million) in the first six...

Financial inclusion demands better digital safety

Digital fraud cost South African consumers more than R740-million in 2022 alone, highlighting an urgent need for stronger digital safety measures to ensure true financial inclusion. And, as digital payments grow in popularity, so does the threat of fraud. The Southern...

Eskom price hikes could jeopardise renewable energy gains

The recent proposal by Eskom for a 44% increase in electricity prices starting April 2025 could pose a significant challenge to South Africa's energy market reform - particularly impacting renewable energy adoption and integration. As the country celebrates over 150...

Africa on the cusp of a gas revolution but …

The pipeline of gas projects being developed in Africa has never been stronger but, if the continent is to be competitive in an extremely dynamic international gas market, it must ensure that it offers value. This means shaping an offer that meets the financial and...

Strong growth forecast for IT services

The global IT services market is expected to reach $2,59-trillion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, which says it is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 9,5% from 2024 to 2030. Increasing concerns regarding data security and privacy protection...

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How to deliver an actionable data strategy

Recent research shows that approximately 90% of organisations rely on data to drive predictive decision making, yet these same organisations overwhelmingly agree that a backlog of data debt negatively affects their ability to deliver new advanced analytics...

Nigeria’s Military Pensions Board deploys chatbot over WhatsApp

In need of a system that could handle high-volume engagement with its end users, Nigeria's Military Pensions Board has implemented Infobip's Answers chatbot solution over WhatsApp to effectively communicate with thousands of military veterans who rely on the...

Silicon Cape, Huawei Cloud join forces to empower SA startups

Silicon Cape has partnered with Huawei Cloud to provide entrepreneurs and startups with a platform to grow their innovative ideas. This union comes at a time when South Africa is opening its gates to allow for economic growth following two years of the Covid19...

IoT asset tracking for farming gains momentum

Asset-tracking using Internet of Things (IoT) devices is not new. But as the technology evolves, so does the number of use cases extend beyond the traditional. In fact, tracking non-powered assets on a low or no-installation basis thanks to the availability of...

Online learning can never replace classroom training

Covid changed the world and the training landscape with it. Distance learnerships and online learning proliferated through necessity but now that life and learning are returning to some semblance of normality, does this form of training still have a place in skills...

How customer experience leaders can reduce service costs

As a result of the pandemic, today's client expects ease and easy access to products and services via digital platforms, and will abandon a company or brand after a bad experience. Indeed, according to a Zendesk customer experience trends study, more than 60% of...

The ICT skills needed to stay ahead of the digital curve

With the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) brought a step closer by the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses' continued success relies on their ability to use information and communication technology (ICT) to its fullest - and that depends on having people with ICT skills....

Fujitsu Notebook Lifebook models designed for hybrid workplace

Fujitsu has introduced a brand-new notebook portfolio for today's post-pandemic hybrid work lifestyles. The updated range is spearheaded by a new, lightweight Lifebook E5 Series featuring an all-new, ultra-light magnesium casing. Under the skin, the new models are...

TCL appoints TVR as SA distribution partner

TCL South Africa has added TVR Distribution as a channel partner, distributing all TCL TV's and its soundbar product to the ICT channel, independent specialists and etailer market segments. TCL South Africa's sales manager Muhammed-Izhaar Ebrahim says that the...

SAP HCM Consultant (EU-Paid) 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...

Full-Stack Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote

This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...

Business Analyst Team Lead at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote

This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...

SQL Developer – Gauteng Centurion

We are Hiring a Senior SQL Developer! As a Senior SQL Developer, you will play a pivotal role in the analysis, design, implementation, and ongoing support of complex database systems. This role requires a deep understanding of system architecture, business...

Junior PHP Full Stack Developer (Onsite) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:An e-Commerce and Logistics company in Johannesburg is seeking a proactive a Junior PHP / Laravel Full Stack Developer to join their compact development team. You'll be instrumental in building and improving their custom e-commerce and logistics platforms,...

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