Global IT spend set for13,5% growth, to $6,31trn

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6,31-trillion in 2026, up 13,5% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “This latest forecast underscores the accelerating momentum in AI infrastructure and advanced memory,” says John-David Lovelock,...

Beware the gap between perceived AI readiness and DR capability

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) data protection is seen as a high priority when implementing AI solutions – but a survey of senior IT decision-makers has revealed a gap between perceived readiness and tested, validated disaster recovery capability. This is among the...

As cost pressures mount, consumers shift spend to essentials

South African consumers are adjusting their financial behaviour in response to ongoing cost pressures, with TransUnion's Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study revealing meaningful shifts in how households spend, save and manage credit. While many households remain under...

Memory and SSD shortage set to impact SA

The memory and SSD crisis is real – and it’s broader and faster‑moving than many in the IT industry expect. This is the stark warning from Craig Nowitz, CEO of Syntech, who recently returned from the Hong Kong electronics shows and a week of factory visits in China....

Employees under the lash as financial stress grows

There has been a decisive shift in the pressures faced by South Africa’s workforce, with financial stress moving from outside the top 10 employee concerns in 2021 to one of the top five in 2025. This is according to data compiled from Lyra Southern Africa’s Employee...

Watch as Artemis II heads for the Moon and back

NASA will provide live coverage of prelaunch, launch, and mission events for the agency’s upcoming Artemis II crewed test flight around the Moon. Launch is targeted for no earlier than 6:24 pm EDT today (1 April), with a two-hour launch window. Additional...

How Kaspersky worked with Interpol to secure AFCON

As part of Interpol’s Project Stadia, Kaspersky cooperated with the international policing agency to ensure the cybersecurity of the recent Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) football tournament in Morocco. The threat intelligence data shared by Kaspersky was used by...

Acer celebrates 50 years, set for the next 50

Kathy Gibson reports from Milan, Italy – Acer is celebrating its 50th birthday, kicking off its second half-century by embracing the latest artificial intelligence (AI) technology, debuting a new channel programme, and launching a range of new commercial devices....

Channel still front and centre of Acer’s future strategy

Kathy Gibson reports from Milan, Italy – As it celebrates its 50th birthday, Acer has reaffirmed its commitment to the channel. Cristine Pez, director of commercial marketing and go-to-market at Acer EMEA, explains that the company’s go-to-market is 100% through the...

Acer extends AI offering with new TravelMate portfolio

Acer has unveiled a new lineup of TravelMate Copilot+ PCs that empower organisations of all sizes to unleash the full potential of AI. The new TravelMate P4 14 AI, TravelMate P4 Spin 14 AI, TravelMate P2 16 AI, and TravelMate P2 14 AI business laptops are powered the...

SA organisations are breached every three hours

Globally, the time between a network intrusion and data theft has dropped to around 72 minutes - down from 285 minutes in 2024. For South African organisations, which recorded a 60% rise in data breaches in the first half of 2025 alone, that shrinking window is fast...

UCT palaeontologists challenge how we age crocodiles and dinosaurs

Do the bones of Nile crocodiles have the same number of growth marks as their age? And can such growth rings be counted to accurately gauge the age of these reptiles? Is this also an accurate method to use when trying to “age” dinosaurs and other extinct and extant...

Why parents share children’s moments online

Kaspersky’s latest “Growing up online” survey reveals that almost half (47%) of parents surveyed in South Africa regularly post photos, videos, or updates about their children on social media platforms. But while family content remains popular, privacy settings and...

Impact of Hormuz shipping disruptions starting to bite

UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has released a rapid analysis - Strait of Hormuz Disruptions – Implications for Global Trade and Development - examining the impact of the Middle East war between the US and Israel against Iran and the disruption to maritime traffic...

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Synthesis partners with Snowflake

Synthesis Software Technologies has announced a strategic partnership with Snowflake. Snowflake’s unified data platform offers end-to-end data lifecycle support, from ingestion and storage to processing, governance, sharing, and advanced AI/ML analytics. Snowflake is...

How financial anxiety makes you click the scam link

The narrative of cybersecurity risk often revolves around sophisticated hacking tools or zero-day vulnerabilities. Yet, the most significant threat to South Africans isn't a technical flaw – it's an emotional vulnerability rooted in a national financial crisis. The...

Oni-Tel launches high-speed fibre backbone at DPA

Oni-Tel Fibre Networks has launched its Inter-Data Centre Fibre Network, with Digital Parks Africa (DPA) serving as the inaugural point of presence (PoP). The high-speed fibre backbone connects all major data centres across Gauteng, enabling seamless, low-latency...

Counting the carbon cost of SA’s digital ambitions

From the outside, a data centre appears almost lifeless. Yet within its walls, thousands of servers hum relentlessly, consuming vast amounts of power, writes Gerhard Fourie, channel aales manager for Sub-Saharan Africa and IOI at Nutanix. Every mobile transaction,...

Avoid the debt trap this Black Friday

As Black Friday and the festive season approach, South Africans are preparing for a time of celebration, generosity, and heightened spending. While the excitement of deals and holidays is contagious, it’s also a period where many fall into the trap of accumulating...

G20 was ultimately a triumph for SA and Africa

The recent G20 summit in Johannesburg, which included a final declaration, transcended the anticipated geopolitical storms. By Hugh Hacking, executive head of structured investments and annuities at Momentum Corporate Despite the highly publicised boycott by the US...

The digital shift reshaping SA retail

South Africa’s retail landscape is undergoing a structural reset. By the end of 2025, online sales are expected to surpass R130-billion, almost 10% of the national retail market. Against flat offline growth, this signals more than a temporary spike. It’s a long-term...

Anti-vandal copper-aluminium busbar launched

South African original equipment manufacturer Power Process Systems (PPS) has introduced AV-CAB, a purpose-engineered, anti-vandal copper–aluminium busbar designed to combat copper theft while maintaining high electrical performance. Copper theft continues to place...

Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal invests R1,1bn

Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal has announced a transformative investment of over R1,1-billion in network infrastructure for the current financial year (FY26). "Our investment in KwaZulu-Natal reflects our commitment to building a digitally inclusive province where everyone can...

Kaspersky SD-WAN debuts hardware and software enhancements

Kaspersky SD-WAN now provides enhanced network reliability and management with new hardware models, advanced troubleshooting tools, improved LTE diagnostics and scalable CPE support. These features enable more secure, efficient and flexible network deployment for...

Online Administrator at PnP – Western Cape Kenilworth

Role SummaryTo support the organization by efficiently managing employee schedules, maintaining accurate workforce data, ensuring compliance with labor regulations, and assisting with key HR administrative functions. The Workforce Administrator plays a vital role in...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 1613 – Gauteng Pretoria

Analyze business requirements and technical specifications to design and develop the backend architecture of software applications / platforms.Select and implement appropriate programming languages, frameworks, and databases to meet theapplication's functional and...

Senior Software Developer (C#, SQL) (x3) (Centurion Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of Integrated Security Solutions urgently seeks the coding expertise of a Senior Software Developer (C#, SQL) with 10+ years' demonstratable experience in Software Development with a preference for high scalability projects. You will be...

AI – Factory – Data Engineer

AI – Factory - Data EngineerType: ContractorHybrid - Johannesburg or Cape TownThe ideal candidate should have a strong background in SQL and Python, experience with ETL/ELT frameworks, proficiency in Cloud data platforms (such as AWS or Azure), a good understanding of...

AI – Factory – Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

AI – Factory - Data EngineerType: ContractorHybrid - Johannesburg or Cape TownThe ideal candidate should have a strong background in SQL and Python, experience with ETL/ELT frameworks, proficiency in Cloud data platforms (such as AWS or Azure), a good understanding of...

Scrum Master (Centurion Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge Software Tech company seeks a solutions-driven Scrum Master with a solid understanding of Software Development to join its team. Using Agile methodology, you will plan, manage and deliver solutions, train and mentor Scrum teams while...

Senior Full-stack Developer at Adapt IT

Introduction The Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) division is a multi-industry division of Adapt IT with a solid foundation providing key products. Our products help make businesses feel more in control of their expenses, and provide a cost assurance to help...

Scrum Master (Centurion Hybrid) – Gauteng Centurion

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge Software Tech company seeks a solutions-driven Scrum Master with a solid understanding of Software Development to join its team. Using Agile methodology, you will plan, manage and deliver solutions, train and mentor Scrum teams while...

Senior Full-stack Developer at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand

Introduction The Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) division is a multi-industry division of Adapt IT with a solid foundation providing key products. Our products help make businesses feel more in control of their expenses, and provide a cost assurance to help...

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