Robotics – and humanoid robots – on the rise
With the variety of applications in its underlying technology, the global robotics industry is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15% from $90,2-billion in 2024 to $205,5-billion in 2030, according to research group GlobalData. GlobalData’s...
Fibre and 5G driving OECD digital transformation
The Covid pandemic may have been the catalyst, but the past five years - marked by some major socio-economic transformations like remote work, AI, immersive technologies, and the Internet of Things (IoT) - have increased the demand for high-quality digital...
Most CFOs plan to pass on tariff costs
Fifty-nine percent of chief financial officers (CFOs) expect their organisations to absorb less than 10% of tariff impact in their cost-base, according to a poll taken last week by Gartner. Meanwhile, 41% of CFOs expect to absorb on average 49% of tariff increase...
SideWinder APT pivots to nuclear infrastructure targets
Kaspersky researchers have tracked a shift in focus for the advanced persistent threat (APT) group SideWinder toward nuclear power facilities in South Asia, marking a significant escalation in targeted espionage. The threat actor has simultaneously expanded operations...
Cloud-friendly network security solutions up by 18%
The Network Security market rebounded significantly in 4Q 2024, growing 9% year-over-year (Y/Y), according to a new Dell’Oro report. For 2024, the market eclipsed $24-billion, with SaaS and virtual-based solutions achieving robust 18% growth, offsetting a 2% decline...
VAT increase could impact cross-border trade
The announcement of plans to increase the VAT rate to 16% by 2026/27, combined with no inflationary adjustment to income tax brackets, could have a dual effect on cross-border trade. Cross-border payments service provider Verto highlights that this could increase the...
Gradual rebound on the cards for SA economy
The global economy has managed admirably through a series of shocks over the past few years – but 2025 is likely to be defined by shifts in monetary and fiscal policy and a move toward equilibrium rates for growth and inflation. These are the headline findings from...
Global energy industry at a crossroads
The global energy transition is facing major challenges, which are unfolding differently in different parts of the world. S&P Global has launched "Look Forward: Energy at the Crossroads," the latest edition of its Look Forward research series, reports that take a...
GenAI is changing the SA job market
The rise of generative AI (GenAI) is shaking up workplaces around the world, and South Africa is no exception. As businesses adapt to new ways of working, job seekers are rethinking their careers, upskilling and negotiating better opportunities. Pnet’s whitepaper,...
These are 2025’s top trends in data and analytics
Gartner has identified the top data and analytics (D&A) trends for 2025 that are driving the emergence of a wide range of challenges, including organizational and human issues. “D&A is going from the domain of the few, to ubiquity,” says Gareth Herschel,...
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Rebuilding telecoms for digitally-driven, integrated operations
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GK Africa partners with WeThinkCode_ for homegrown development team
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MiX Telematics helps carve a path for future coders
MiX Telematics has partnered with a consortium that teaches learners throughout Africa basic coding skills with a game that doesn’t require prior knowledge or access to computers. In what is believed to be a first of its kind for the African region, over 5 000...
Storage-as-a-service is enhanced and optimised with AIOps
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Check your email, you may have been auto-assessed by SARS
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Westcon-Comstor to host Imagine Botswana 2022
Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa will host Imagine Botswana 2022 event in Gaborone on 17 August 2022, with the theme The Software-Centric Business Evolution. The event will be supported by a line-up of vendors and will close off with a series of channel awards. "We...
Open source at the forefront of next-gen ICT infrastructure management
The demands placed on businesses to automate and streamline ICT infrastructure management has placed open source technology under the microscope and highlighted a range of benefits. Industry experts are adamant that the open source market will experience triple-digit...
Moove partners with Uber to launch mega fleet for ride-hailing in India
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For improved company success, prioritise your people
A PwC Global Workforce Hopes and Fear Survey polled over 52 000 workers from 44 countries and found that 35% of people planned to ask their employer for more money in the next 12 months, and planned to quit if they did not get it. So what can businesses, many of whom...
Embracing self-service analytics essential for business enablement
As organisations fast-track digital transformation initiatives in the aftermath of the pandemic, access to quality, timeous data has never been more critical. Better client insights, and improved products and services are reliant on information to provide input to...
Senior Web Analytics Specialist
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Cloud Database Consultant – 1559
? Senior Cloud Database Administrator – AWS OR Azure ?We're seeking an experienced Cloud Database Specialist to architect, optimize, and secure high-performance database environments in AWS and Microsoft Azure. This is a global-impact role where your expertise will...
Intermediate Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
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IT Support (Syspro) – Gauteng Johannesburg South
A leading player in the manufacturing sector is seeking an experienced on-Site Syspro Support Consultant in Alberton. You'll work closely with operations, contribute to meaningful system improvements, and gain valuable exposure to manufacturing technologies and...
Senior Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Senior Web Analytics Specialist – Gauteng Braamfontein
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Cloud Database Consultant – 1559 – Gauteng Pretoria
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