AI coding costs set to outstrip developer salaries

By 2028, AI coding costs will overtake the average developer’s salary due to rising large language model (LLM) token consumption and the shift to consumption-based licensing models, according to Gartner. AI tokens are the units of data processed by generative...

‘A defining opportunity for Africa to leapfrog into the AI era’

The transition from legacy 2G/3G networks to 4G and 5G will act as critical infrastructure for Africa's participation in the AI economy, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report: Sub-Saharan Africa, which says AI and uplink-heavy applications are set to...

The growing importance of AI sovereignty

A new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value finds that as enterprises embed AI deeper into core business operations, most surveyed organisations remain locked into AI systems they cannot easily change - reinforcing the growing importance of AI...

The glue that holds the Sagrada Familia towers together

The construction of the Sagrada Familia’s central towers marks the most complex structural challenge in the basilica’s history. It is also a novel and unexpected use of superglue. An advanced Loctite solution from Henkel has been instrumental in raising the dramatic...

Are AI and robotics about to stall in manufacturing?

Nearly half of organisations lack confidence in their manufacturing strategy to deliver on business outcomes over the next three years, according to a new survey from Gartner. The survey found that two-thirds of organisations are not pursuing the needed aggressive...

Another month of growth for African air cargo

Data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) released for September 2025 global air cargo markets shows that total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 2,9% compared to September 2024 levels (+3.2% for international operations)....

African bank brands punch above their weights

The total brand value of the world’s 500 most valuable banking brands has surged by 13% year-on-year to reach $1,6-trillion, marking the first double-digit increase in four years. This is according to the latest Banking 500 2025 Report by Brand Finance, which finds...

Most SA companies lack basic cybersecurity awareness

Everything from digital transformation, increased cloud adoption, and the rise of remote working has elevated the need for employee cybersecurity awareness to a critical priority. Yet, despite this clear need, 70% of South African organisations have been found to lack...

Intel accelerates AI at the edge with open ecosystem

Intel is unveiling its new Intel AI Edge Systems, Edge AI Suites and Open Edge Platform initiatives. These offerings help streamline and speed up AI adoption at the edge across industries such as retail, manufacturing, smart cities, and media and entertainment by...

Security spending set for 12% global increase

According to the latest forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Security Spending Guide, global security spending is expected to grow by 12,2% year on year in 2025. The increasing complexity and frequency of cyberthreats — accelerated by...

These are the top supply chain technology trends for 2025

Agentic AI, ambient invisible intelligence, and an augmented connected workforce are some of the top supply chain technology trends for 2025, according to Gartner. Advancements in technology will provide supply chain technology leaders and chief supply chain officers...

Cyberthreats put water systems at risk

Water is the essence of life, but in today’s digital world, it’s also an increasingly attractive target for cyber criminals. Water treatment plants and distribution systems rely on digital controls, which, if compromised, can lead to disastrous consequences, including...

CRM technologies the most valued by finance

Customer relationship management (CRM) technologies are the most valued in the finance function, according to a survey by Gartner. The Gartner survey of 383 finance leaders taken in October 2024 showed that CRM technology, cloud ERP and analytics and business...

Swiftnet sale to go ahead

Telkom’s disposal of Swiftnet can go ahead, with most of the suspensive conditions having been met. Telkom today announced that all suspensive conditions preceding the disposal have been fulfilled other than those standard conditions that run until the business day...

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Liquid Networks launches DDoS Secure

Liquid Networks has announced the launch of its Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Secure offering to its customers. The solution is designed to proactively mitigate attacks by scrubbing traffic and blocking known attackers or malicious traffic. "Cyber attacks are...

Datatec signs up to United Nations Global Compact

Datatec has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative. Over the past year, Datatec's Responsible Business team has been heavily focused on developing a shared-value ESG and Responsible Business strategy...

AI Expo celebrates 5th anniversary at SCC

AI Expo Africa celebrates its fifth anniversary this year, taking place on 19 and 20 September in the Sandton Convention Centre. AI Expo Africa 2022 will feature the following elements: * 10 000 square foot expo hall * 63 vendors and two showcase pavilions *...

Acronis expansion strategy in Africa pays off

Acronis has reached another milestone as part of its expansion strategy: it has shown outstanding results after a year of working together with market research agency CG Consulting on its African reseller recruitment drive. As a channel-centric organisation, the...

ESET contributes to a digitally literate future for SA learners

Ahead of International Literacy Day on 8 September, stories about South Africa's poor literacy rates take the spotlight. The statistics are alarming; eight out of 10 grade 4 learners can't read for meaning; while the adult literacy rate is 87%. Digital literacy is...

MasterClass series helps matric class of 2022 get exam-ready

As the world commemorates International Literacy Day on 8 September 2022, South Africa is reminded of how online learning has enriched the country's education system. Numerous learners benefit from feature-rich digital resources, and countless others can improve their...

Shedding some light on alternative power sources

The reality of ongoing blackouts remains ever-present for South Africans. Households and businesses, in particular smaller businesses who do not have the luxury of large generators in an office or warehouse environment, continue to seek alternative power sources to...

Can you afford a BEC? We think not …

The first and favourite means of attack from cyber criminals is via email. Yearly they generate $26-billion from spoofing and phishing attacks, a large portion of the cybercrime industry. This is due to 80% of organisations still being vulnerable to these sorts of...

Take a strategic approach to business automation

Digital platforms and robotic process automation (RPA), once ground-breaking innovations, have become something of a commodity in today's world. By Sumit Kumar Sharma, enterprise architect and head of advisory services at In2IT However, the development of low code/no...

Cutting costs in the hospitality industry

As rising fuel prices and global economic upheaval continue to increase the cost of flights and leisure travel, local and international hospitality businesses are feeling the pinch. Companies in the sector need to evaluate how they can improve guest experiences while...

Implementation Project Manager – 6 month contract

Our client is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead and deliver end-to-end application implementation projects. The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing software deployments, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful delivery...

Technical Test Analyst

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Technical Test Analyst to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing: Assist with the testing...

Server Engineer

Job DescriptionOur client is seeking a skilled Server Engineer with strong operational experience and expertise across legacy and modern Windows Server environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining, securing, and optimising server...

Implementation Project Manager – 6 month contract – Remote Remote

Our client is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead and deliver end-to-end application implementation projects. The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing software deployments, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful delivery...

Technical Test Analyst – Gauteng Centurion

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Technical Test Analyst to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing: Assist with the testing...

Server Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

Job DescriptionOur client is seeking a skilled Server Engineer with strong operational experience and expertise across legacy and modern Windows Server environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining, securing, and optimising server...

Intermediate C# Software Engineer (JHB/CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:SHAPE high-value delivery working on impactful projects as your coding expertise as an Intermediate C# Software Engineer is sought by a niche Software company in the Fuel Sector. You will play an important role in contributing to the team's delivery and...

Power BI Specialist

Role Summary:Our client is seeking a Power BI Specialist with expertise in developing interactive dashboards, complex data models, and insightful analytics solutions. The successful candidate will have a strong grasp of data visualisation best practices and the...

Power BI Specialist – Remote Remote

Role Summary:Our client is seeking a Power BI Specialist with expertise in developing interactive dashboards, complex data models, and insightful analytics solutions. The successful candidate will have a strong grasp of data visualisation best practices and the...

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