Windows 11 upgrades pushed global PC shipment growth over 9% in 2025

Worldwide PC shipments totaled 71,5-million units in the fourth quarter of 2025, a 9,3% increase from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to preliminary results by Gartner. For the full year, worldwide PC shipments totaled more than 270-million units, a 9,1%...

They don’t know how, but execs believe AI will drive business growth

New research from the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that nearly eight in 10 (79%) surveyed executives expect AI will significantly contribute to their revenue by 2030 – up from 40% today. But few (24%) have a clear view of where that revenue will come from....

Cedarberg reveals tiny ecosystem that helped kick-start life

An international team of scientists from South Africa, Canada, France and the UK has uncovered fossil evidence of a tiny ecosystem that helped kick-start the recovery of Earth’s oceans after a global mass extinction. The team, led by Dr Claire Browning, an Honorary...

CEOs take the lead as AI investment gains pace

Corporate AI investment is growing significantly and it’s not about to slow down. Companies are planning to double their spending on the technology in 2026, accounting for about 1,7% of revenues - more than twice the increase for 2025. Meanwhile, CEOs are rolling up...

AI chip market will exceed $400bn by 2030

By 2030, IDTechEx forecasts that the deployment of AI data centres, commercialisation of AI, and the increasing performance requirements from large AI models will perpetuate the already soaring market size of AI chips to over $400-billion. However, the underlying...

Targeted ransomware groups continue to wreak havoc

Kaspersky experts have reported a significant rise in targeted ransomware activity with the number of active ransomware groups increasing by 35% between 2023 and 2024 – totalling 81 groups globally. Despite this surge, the number of infected victims dropped by 8%...

NASA demos ultra-cool quantum sensor in space

NASA’s Cold Atom Lab, a first-of-its-kind facility aboard the International Space Station, has taken another step toward revolutionising how quantum science can be used in space. Members of the science team measured subtle vibrations of the space station with one of...

One-third of users fall for phishing mails

Phishing emails remain a prevalent and effective tool for cybercriminals to launch malicious attacks on organisations worldwide. These bad actors continuously evolve their tactics, adapting to current market trends and outsmarting both end users and organisations by...

Cobots ensure Ford Ranger doors are weatherproof

Working shoulder-to-shoulder with workers on the door assembly line at Ford's Silverton Manufacturing Plant are two cobots (collaborative robots) responsible for the installation of weatherproof shields into Ranger doors, a process requiring pin-point accuracy,...

Hloolo aims to close the funding gap for green SMEs

One of the biggest challenges facing green SME businesses is their ability to tap into available pools of sustainable finance. Although South Africa boasts a mature financial sector with a strong institutional construct, it is geared to support developed businesses...

Healthy growth forecast for next generation non-volatile memory

The global next generation non-volatile memory market is expected to reach $18,23-billion by 2030 - growing at a CAGR of 17,8% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new study by Grand View Research which says the increasing need for fast and economical storage solutions...

Cybercriminals adopting new tools, open source threats, hacktivism

While some cyber threat actors have maintained their usual patterns in the second quarter of 2024, others have significantly updated their tools and broadened the scope of their activities, according to new research from Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team...

Zoom ups collaboration ante with Zoom Docs

The rollout of Zoom Docs reinforces Zoom Video Communications' role in enhancing productivity within hybrid work environments and positions the company competitively against Microsoft and Google, says research group GlobalData, adding it also underscores the company's...

AMD ups investment in AI with Silo AI acquisition

AMD has completed its acquisition of the largest private AI lab in Europe - Silo AI - for an all-cash transaction of $665-million, furthering its commitment to deliver end-to-end AI solutions based on on open standards and in strong partnership with the global AI...

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Dell Foundation helps house SA students

DigsConnect.com, the largest student housing marketplace in South Africa, will help university students from low-income backgrounds secure safe and affordable accommodations through funding from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. As a result of this partnership,...

Software developers and ISVs embrace the cloud

A great partnership between Intercept and First Distribution supports Software Development Houses and Independent Software Vendors (ISV) in embracing the cloud. This partnership enables software developers across pan-Africa to leverage the benefits of First...

Corr-Serve adds POPIA compliance software

Corr-Serve has announced a new partnership with PrivIQ, expanding its offering to resellers to make it easier for South African businesses to comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). PrivIQ is a suite of automated tools that track how to...

Online service lets you renew and pay for license disks

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has launched a new payment gateway enabled by First National Bank (FNB) that will allow motorists across South Africa to register, renew and pay for their license discs through the NaTIS online platform. With over...

Better digital payments inclusion is needed

Despite popular belief otherwise, South Africans have become more dependent on cash during the Covid-19 pandemic. "In South Africa, cash has proven to be a resilient medium of payment in uncertain times, but its increased use also indicates a need for greater...

Data centres aren’t as bad for the environment as you may think

Despite dire warnings, energy consumption by data centres has largely remained static in the last decade - good news for investors in the sector. By Tom Walker, co-head of global real estate securities at Schroders Data centres are often criticised for their carbon...

New Kyocera solutions enable digital transformation

Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa (KDZA) has announced the local launch of business optimisation and workflow tools - Kyocera Capture Manager (KCM) and Kyocera Smart Information Manager (KSIM). Despite a strong move towards digital workplaces, most organisations...

Earning a university degree is crucial in today’s economy

Higher education holds the key to improving South Africans' economic prospects, writes Shai Reshef, president of University of the People. Unemployment is the greatest struggle South Africa's youth face today. Youth unemployment (15-34 years) hit a record high this...

Database Administrator and Initiative Lead

Design and assess SQL Server environments for high availability and redundancy.Automate tasks like indexing, patching, and backups.Identify and recommend redesigns for performance-heavy applications.Audit and secure external access to production databases.Collaborate...

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Our client is seeking a Senior ML/Lead Data Scientist for a fully remote role Key Requirements 5years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]Python (NumPy/Scikit-Learn)Generative AI/LLMsSQL ProficiencyAWSShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email...

Service Desk Agent – Gauteng Midrand

Join Our Team as a Service Desk Agent – Be the Hero of IT Support!Are you passionate about technology and love helping people solve their IT challenges? As a Service Desk Agent, you'll be the first line of defense, providing fast, friendly, and efficient technical...

Database Administrator and Initiative Lead – Gauteng Braamfontein

Design and assess SQL Server environments for high availability and redundancy.Automate tasks like indexing, patching, and backups.Identify and recommend redesigns for performance-heavy applications.Audit and secure external access to production databases.Collaborate...

Senior Machine Learning Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

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Tax Data Analyst

Turning Numbers into Tax-Smart Strategies!We are looking for a Financial Data Analyst (Tax Focus) to join our team! If you have a sharp analytical mind, a passion for data-driven insights, and expertise in tax analysis, we want to hear from you. Play a key role in...

Finance Systems Data Analyst (FP&A) at The Foschini Group

Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Drive the enablement of strategic and performance insights including the implementation of efficient financial planning solutions to deliver sound and reliable decision-making Deliver financial models,...

UI/UX Designer (CH1104)

Our client, a leader in the media industry, is looking for a UI/UX Designer to join their dynamic and fast-paced team, where technology, content, and innovation shape South Africa's top digital, print, and ecommerce platforms.The client's team of engineers, data...

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