Telecom operators turn to AI to boost margins
Worldwide spending on telecommunication and pay TV services will reach $1 532-billion in 2025 – a YoY increase of 1,7% - according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Telecom Services Tracker. The latest forecast is slightly more...
AI, cloud and cybersecurity spur Europe’s IT spend
IT spending in Europe is projected to total $1,4-trillion in 2026, an increase of 11,1% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. The research group adds that IT spending in Europe is on pace to reach $1,3-trillion by the end of 2025. “AI, cloud, and...
China outperforms on smartphone market growth
According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, China's smartphone market shipped 71,6-million units in 1Q25, a 3,3% year-on-year (YoY) increase. This growth was driven by the government subsidies...
Beware of phishing attacks through SVG image files
Kaspersky has detected a new trend with attackers distributing phishing emails to individual and corporate users with attachments in SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) files – a format commonly used for storing images. Opening these files leads a user to phishing pages...
AMD hits TSMC N2 product silicon milestone
AMD’s next-generation AMD EPYC processor, codenamed “Venice”, has become the first HPC product in the industry to be taped out and brought up on the TSMC advanced 2nm (N2) process technology. This marks a major step forward in the execution of the AMD data centre CPU...
China’s tech self-reliance accelerates amid sanctions
Geopolitical tensions and domestic challenges are accelerating China's push toward technological self-sufficiency. As US sanctions intensify, China is doubling down on innovation across artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, robotics, and 5G. Strategic...
DDoS attacks show contrasting patterns across southern Africa
A new NetScout Threat Intelligence Report, for July to December 2024, reveals a complex and contrasting distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack landscape across southern Africa. According to the report, South Africa, Mauritius and Angola were among the most...
How employees are becoming threat actors
The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating across the business landscape as organisations aim to reap its potential benefits. However, recent incidents involving AI leaking corporate data show that embracing AI comes with a risk, as employees using...
Ransomware still a major threat for SMEs
Small businesses are still a prime target for cybercrime, with ransomware remaining a primary existential cyber threat to SMEs. According to the Sophos Security Operations Threat Research Annual Threat Report, ransomware cases accounted for 70% of Sophos Incident...
Under pressure, global economic growth could slow to 2,3%
The world economy is on a recessionary trajectory, driven by escalating trade tensions and persistent uncertainty, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) alerts in its new report, “Trade and Development Foresights 2025 - Under pressure: Uncertainty reshapes global economic...
More News Today
How Web3.0 is shaping the future of sustainability
Sustainable societies assume natural resources are finite and aim to practice environmental protection that promotes balance between humans and nature. By Edward Neilson, CEO of Megatech, Adapting sustainability measures can save money in addition to environmental...
Define a risk management strategy for agility and resilience in uncertain times
The effects of the global pandemic have permeated every facet of our professional and personal lives. How we approach work and how organisations view business fundamentals have irrevocably changed. Wilhelm Greeff, business manager: modern workplace at Decision Inc...
How African online retail will grow to the next level
Digital infrastructure in Africa is gaining traction, and more people can shop online than ever before. According to Charl Fouche, chief operating officer of AfriGIS, the question Africa's online retail customers want answered now is: "How do I get my parcel delivered...
Sustainable and efficient manufacturing key to future food security
The agricultural sector is vital for the growth of our nation. Despite South Africa's massive agricultural potential, we do not have enough local production to meet local demand, relying on importers to fill this gap. By Mark Wilson, CEO of Syspro EMEA Local food and...
Ransomware protection strategies for 2023
If the growth of ransomware attacks in 2022 indicates what the future holds, security teams everywhere should expect to see this attack vector become even more popular in 2023. By Aamir Lakhani, global security strategist and researcher at Fortinet In just the first...
In the war on talent: empower employees with the right tech
The war on talent continues across all sectors in line with the hybrid shift, and as a result, future skilled employees are reassessing their priorities. by Ronald Ravel, director B2B at Dynabook South Africa Previously employers could lure future workers in with the...
Unlock manufacturing optimisation opportunities by effectively managing master data
As with any business in a challenging economy, organisations within the manufacturing sector are looking for ways to optimise the way they operate. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management Typically, this focus has been around the factory and the physical...
Cisco introduces new partner solution specialisations
Cisco has expanded its portfolio of specialisations available through the company's world-class partner program. The six new specialisations are tied to Cisco customer priorities and represent fast-growing market opportunities for Cisco and its partners in areas where...
EIB backs MTN Nigeria with EUR100m
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to EUR100-million financing with MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTN Nigeria) to support the telecommunications company's network expansion programme. The investment will aid the acceleration of 4G coverage in Nigeria and...
Why customers and CFOs gravitate towards unified communications
The way customers communicate with companies has evolved rapidly, which is why businesses are now placing a greater focus on delivering on the unprecedented flexibility and convenience demanded by customers. To avoid being left behind by competitors and new...
Feature Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
Product Development: Break down epics into features and user stories with clear acceptance criteria; collaborate with business and technical teams to refine solutions.Agile Backlog Management: Support backlog review, reprioritization, and resource alignment to...
Functional Analyst
Responsibilities? • Requirements Elicitation Analysis: Conduct workshops, interviews, surveys, and analyse existing documenta-tion, diagrams, and architecture to gather detailed technical requirements. Translate these requirements into software epics, user stories,...
CNC Programmer
CNC Programmer Join a global leader in precision engineering and advanced manufacturing Manufacturing | Full-time | Location: Cape Town | Salary: R45 000 About Our Client Our client is a highly respected player in the defense and manufacturing sector, specializing in...
Functional Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
Responsibilities? • Requirements Elicitation Analysis: Conduct workshops, interviews, surveys, and analyse existing documenta-tion, diagrams, and architecture to gather detailed technical requirements. Translate these requirements into software epics, user stories,...
CNC Programmer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
CNC Programmer Join a global leader in precision engineering and advanced manufacturing Manufacturing | Full-time | Location: Cape Town | Salary: R45 000 About Our Client Our client is a highly respected player in the defense and manufacturing sector, specializing in...
Software Engineering – Full Stack Engineer
Role SummaryThe Mid Developer will work closely with the Senior Developer to manage both front-end and back-end development processes, implementing solutions from conception to final product according to business needs. The mid developer is required to implement and...
Senior Web Developer(Front-end & Angular 17/19+) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Front-End Web Developer with strong expertise in Angular 17/19+ to join our dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, user-friendly web...
Software Engineering – Full Stack Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Role SummaryThe Mid Developer will work closely with the Senior Developer to manage both front-end and back-end development processes, implementing solutions from conception to final product according to business needs. The mid developer is required to implement and...
Senior Web Developer(Front-end & Angular 17/19+) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Front-End Web Developer with strong expertise in Angular 17/19+ to join our dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, user-friendly web...
Scrum Master at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Scrum Master Superstar – Lead Africa's Tech Revolution!Ready to steer the ship of innovation and transform Africa's digital future? Join our trailblazing Pan-African telecommunications powerhouse as we launch our Software Engineering Centre of Excellence (COE) in the...
View more career listings on our Careers Section