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...

Global IT market on course for its best year since 1996

Worldwide spending on IT – including hardware, software and IT services - is on course to post an increase of 14% in 2025, representing the fastest year of growth since 1996 when the launch of Windows 95, expanding PC usage and Internet adoption were the primary...

Despite slowing momentum, global trade to hit record $35trn

Global trade is on course to exceed $35-trillion in 2025 for the first time, according to UNCTAD’s final Global Trade Update of the year. The new data confirm that trade continued expanding through the second half of 2025, even as geopolitical tensions, higher costs...

Top performers turn AI into revenue, profit growth

Companies that are able to strategically use artificial intelligence (AI) are far more likely to post more than 10% revenue growth, with more than 15% profit margins from their AI deployments. This is among the findings from NTT Data’s newly-released 2026 Global AI...

Chris Norton joins Kaspersky as GM: sub-Saharan Africa

Kaspersky has appointed Chris Norton as its new GM for sub-Saharan Africa, with the goal of driving Kaspersky’s expansion across the continent. Kaspersky has been operating in Africa since 2009. In 2024, Kaspersky’s business in Africa achieved standout performance,...

Asokan Moodley to lead NTT Data’s AI efforts in MEA

NTT Data has announced the appointment of Asokan Moodley as gead of GenAI and industry advisory for Middle East and Africa (MEA), effective 1 May 2025. In this strategic role, Moodley will spearhead NTT Data's artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives across the MEA...

AMD enables AI on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) has chosen AMD Instinct MI300X accelerators with ROCm open software to power its newest OCI Compute Supercluster instance called BM.GPU.MI300X.8. For AI models that can comprise hundreds of billions of parameters, the OCI Supercluster with...

Digital identity wallets becoming mainstream

Gartner is predicting that by 2026, at least 500-million smartphone users will be regularly making verifiable claims using a digital identity wallet (DIW). Identity verification (IDV) in the form of a user taking a picture of their identity document and a selfie is...

Hardcopy peripherals shipments continue to decline

Worldwide shipments of hardcopy peripherals declined 1,5% year over year to nearly 19,2 million units in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24), according to International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Hardcopy Peripherals Tracker. The global shipment value...

Healthcare, tech industries lead in nanotechnology

The possible applications of nanotechnology are boundless. Propelled by the growing demand for sustainable materials, environmental remediation, faster electronics, and innovative therapies, nanotechnology could transform numerous industries. With the potential impact...

What makes someone a bully victim?

Socially integrated mobile bully-victims possess complex characteristics. This is one of the conclusions from a study by Dr Nombulelo Jokazi, a PhD graduate from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Faculty of Commerce, in a thesis titled “Identifying the...

Hitachi Rail uses AI for realtime railway analysis

Hitachi Rail, a global transportation company powering railway systems in over 50 countries, is integrating Nvidia AI technology to lower maintenance costs for rail operators, reduce train idling time and improve transit reliability for passengers. The company is...

AI could help the world achieve SDGs

Just 17% of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) targets are on track for 2030, with nearly half making minimal or moderate progress, and over one-third stalled or in some cases regressing. This emerged during a World Economic Forum of over 1 400 business leaders,...

Current talent management efforts inhibit optimal performance

Organisations are struggling to deliver on talent needs - and employee and organisational performance are suffering as a result, says Gartner. A June 2024 Gartner survey of 190 HR leaders revealed that 41% agree their workforce lacks required skills; 50% agree their...

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HP and Datacentrix make sustainability a reality

Sustainability is emerging as the most critical imperative for companies the world over. The latest UN Report on climate change indicates that harmful carbon emissions from 2010-2019 have never been higher in human history. The study points to these findings as proof...

The changing shape of the service provider landscape

Resilience and innovation have defined the evolution and transformation of the global technology and service provider industry over the past two years. In a recent analysis, McKinsey found that service providers had not just stepped up their game but adapted their...

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Service management in today’s digitally-led business environment requires an integrated strategy encompassing scheduled maintenance, parts allocation, and the actual delivery of the service itself. Helping drive this is the organisation’s ability to leverage service...

Using tech to influence customer behaviour

Customer journey management (CJM) can help business owners boost customer satisfaction, increase sales and revenues. This is a method of optimising the online and in-store customer experience, often referred to as experience optimisation or journey mapping. By...

Data analytics in BPM: what you need to know

Managers and technical teams need a bird’s-eye view of the work they perform and their department’s progress, but they can't easily see what's happening in their high-level processes. They cannot pinpoint where the bottlenecks lie and identify which teams are working...

Green investment trend creates opportunities for expanding SA SMEs

The Global Impact Investing Network puts the global ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) or Impact Investing market value at $715-billion. For an industry in its infancy, its growth has been exponential. And on the African continent, South Africa is leading the...

Epson unveils ultra-lightweight high lumens 3LCD projectors

Epson has launched its newest generation of compact, efficient and ultra-lightweight high lumens 3LCD projectors. Building on the success of its EB-L20000U series, Epson’s PU2200U range of high lumens 3LCD projectors includes the world's smallest and lightest 20,000...

Dynamics 365 and Power Platform 2022 released

Businesses constantly face new challenges and the pace keeps increasing. As priorities change and new opportunities emerge, the future of every business depends on how well it can empower its teams to adapt and innovate. Microsoft recently held its Business...

Productivity killers that impact success

The world of work as we know it is has changed dramatically and with it a growing number of productivity killers that impact your success. With the pace of work, increased digitisation and time pressures, these productivity killers can derail careers and businesses....

The IP laws of the metaverse and beyond

When Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, announced on 28 October 2021 that the company's corporate name will be changed to Meta Platforms, the world's interest was piqued by his use of the term "metaverse". What does this term really encompass and what are the...

Junior Network Engineer (Level 1 Managed Services) – Gauteng Ruimsig

Able to troubleshoot networking issues, and assist in the resolution and implementation of network solutions, end-user issues, and supported applications in a fast-paced environment. ** Please note this is an office-based (not hybrid) position for an international...

Senior Developer with SQL (CH1127)

Our client is a Stellenbosch-based technology company, who designs and builds digital technology solutions for customers across Africa and beyond in order to create productive societies.They are looking to employ a Senior Developer with 8+ years of programming...

Full Stack Developer

Our client is on the lookout for a for a versatile Full-Stack Developer to join team and help build and maintain modern mobile apps and backend infrastructure, all while ensuring performance, security, and futureproofing are at the core. Key Requirements 4-5+ years of...

Senior Developer with SQL (CH1127) – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Our client is a Stellenbosch-based technology company, who designs and builds digital technology solutions for customers across Africa and beyond in order to create productive societies.They are looking to employ a Senior Developer with 8+ years of programming...

Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is on the lookout for a for a versatile Full-Stack Developer to join team and help build and maintain modern mobile apps and backend infrastructure, all while ensuring performance, security, and futureproofing are at the core. Key Requirements 4-5+ years of...

Software Developer (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge FinTech company has an exciting position for a go-getter & highly driven Software Developer to join its Joburg team. Your core role will be to participate in every stage of the development lifecycle, including feature conception, design,...

Junior Menu Developer at Famous Brands

IntroductionTo effectively manage all elements of the product mix within the Captive Market Brands to ensure the brands continues to deliver against consumer expectations and trends whilst remaining a best in class competitor in selected restaurant categories. Duties...

Full Stack .Net Developer (WEBGUI & Mobile) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

WE'RE HIRING: Full Stack .NET Developer Extraordinaire!Are you a code-slinging, bug-busting, UI-loving full stack dev with a thing for .NET?If “deploy” is your love language and you get a little too excited about clean architecture and CI/CD pipelines — then we want...

Software Developer (JHB) – Gauteng Melrose

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge FinTech company has an exciting position for a go-getter & highly driven Software Developer to join its Joburg team. Your core role will be to participate in every stage of the development lifecycle, including feature conception, design,...

Junior Menu Developer at Famous Brands – Gauteng Midrand

IntroductionTo effectively manage all elements of the product mix within the Captive Market Brands to ensure the brands continues to deliver against consumer expectations and trends whilst remaining a best in class competitor in selected restaurant categories. Duties...

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