AIoT drives transformation in manufacturing and energy

AIoT, the convergence of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, is enhancing efficiency, security and decision-making at manufacturing, industrial and energy companies worldwide. Key findings from the IDC InfoBrief, How AIoT Is Reshaping Industrial...

Research shows that humans and honeyguides speak in local dialects

Researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT), working with international collaborators, have shown that people in northern Mozambique use regionally distinct “dialects” when communicating with honeyguide birds, revealing a striking parallel to the way human...

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....

Cost-to-serve model to key for supply chain leaders

To clarify true supply chain costs and profitability, chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) should adopt a six-step cost-to-serve (CTS) model, according to Gartner. This model helps allocate indirect and overhead costs based on the complexity of supporting each...

Investing in the future with girls in ICT

As the world marks Girls in ICT Day on 24 April, attention turns once again to the critical question: are we doing enough to ensure that girls are not only included in the digital future, but leading it? As a woman in tech and a director at women-led company Bizmod...

Printer market close to 5% growth

The global printers market size is anticipated to reach $71,04-billion by 2030. It is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 4,7% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Technological innovations in the printer market, such as wireless...

GenAI adoption skews IT spending forecast

Worldwide IT spending is expected to total $5,26-trillion in 2024, an increase of 7,5% from 2023, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. This is a decrease from the previous quarter’s forecast of 8% growth, but an increase of the overall spend forecast of...

Engie breaks ground on Grootspruit PV power plant

Independent power producer Engie has broken ground on the construction of the Grootspruit solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in the Free State. The plant, to operate at a 75MW contracted capacity, will be built and operated by Engie in partnership with Pele Green...

Africa under cyberattack

African organisations are feeling the pressure of the globe's highest number of cyberattacks during the last quarter. New Check Point Software Technologies data on Q2 2024 cyber-attack trends demonstrates that the rise in cyber-attacks is driven by increasing digital...

Cybercriminal activity on Telegram surges

Amid rising concerns about Telegram's security, the Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence team analysed shadow Telegram channels. The findings reveal that cybercriminals are increasingly using Telegram as a platform for underground market activities. Cybercriminals...

Modest growth for digital printing

The global digital printing market size is anticipated to reach $57,03-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6,2% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is experiencing a surge in demand driven by several key factors. One of...

CNAPP market to surge on cloud security concerns

The cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) market is poised for substantial growth, projected to rise from $2-billion in 2023 to $6-billion in 2028, representing a 25% compounded annual growth rate (CAGR). This surge is primarily driven by enterprises...

GenAI becomes a priority in healthcare, life sciences budgets

Over half of healthcare and life sciences organisations in Asia/Pacific are planning to have dedicated budgets for GenAI projects for timely investments, according to a recent IDC report, GenAI in Healthcare and Life Sciences: Current Trends and Future Potential in...

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Mitigating the risk of migrating data

Data migration is part and parcel of any IT deployment. Whether businesses are upgrading infrastructure, implementing a new application or making the move to the cloud, data frequently needs to be moved from one place to another. By Amit Singh, solution architect at...

Digicloud named Google Cloud Expansion Partner of the Year

Digicloud Africa, a Google Cloud reseller enablement partner in Africa, has been named the 2020 Google Cloud Expansion Partner of the Year - Europe, Middle East, and Africa. The annual award recognises one partner in the region that has shown outstanding success in...

Smart technology transforms access to energy

Changing the face of energy consumption and innovation demands big and bold ideas. It asks that organisations, sectors, and service providers invest in solutions that change how energy is consumed, created, and managed. The mining sector has been meeting these big and...

How to figure out the complexities of ETI

Introduced by government in 2013, the Employment Tax Incentive (ETI) scheme is designed to encourage employers to hire young work seekers by sharing costs. Even though it was only intended to run for three years, such was its success and the continued need to support...

You need to be cloud-ready in a new business environment

Three-tier networking shows its limitations in a world where more companies are shifting to a cloud-ready environment and embracing software-defined networking (SDN) architecture. By Thiani Naicker, BD lead at Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa While not inherently...

Secure your network from all angles

Making your network safe from the traditional north to south perspective is no longer enough. In a digital world, micro-segmentation that secures it from east to west is also vital. In the modern era of cyber-crime, ransomware and digital threat vectors, your...

How will POPIA impact cloud providers?

While Covid-19 has seen organisations shift to cloud platforms overnight to help them remain operational while their workforces are operating remotely, too many are not up to speed with what this means in terms of their data. This is particularly true now that the...

Addiction and remote working: the role of employers

The annual economic impact of Substance Use Disorders (SUD) on the employment sector amounts to millions in lost time, productivity and income. And according to the Achkar Law company, employees are at greater risk to develop unhealthy habits while working from home...

CSAD appointed as AccessData distributor into Africa

Cyber Security Africa Distribution (CSAD) has been appointed as distributor of AccessData. AccessData provides digital forensics software solutions for law enforcement and government agencies, including the Forensic Toolkit (FTK) product. "Our appointment as an...

Trade Analyst

The main purpose of this position is to provide team leadership in monitoring the receipt of goods or foreign exchange in respect of import and export transactions.JOB DESCRIPTIONApprove applications in line with exchange control regulations and within approved...

Software Engineer (Typescript, React, Node.js)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a comprehensive digital agency located in Reading, UK, and Stellenbosch, South Africa, is in search of a skilled Software Engineer to become a valuable member of their team. As a problem solver, you will collaborate with both customers and...

Technical Business Analyst

The Business Data Analyst will be responsible for establishing a structured and rigorous approach to data collection, documentation and logical modelling within the Operational Data Platform (ODP). The focus will be on capturing and validating data sources, defining...

QA Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Our esteemed client in Centurion is seeking a skilled Intermediate Quality Assurance (QA) Developer for a permanent position. In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining the quality and performance of their platform through both manual and automated testing....

Trade Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria

The main purpose of this position is to provide team leadership in monitoring the receipt of goods or foreign exchange in respect of import and export transactions.JOB DESCRIPTIONApprove applications in line with exchange control regulations and within approved...

Technical Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

The Business Data Analyst will be responsible for establishing a structured and rigorous approach to data collection, documentation and logical modelling within the Operational Data Platform (ODP). The focus will be on capturing and validating data sources, defining...

C# Developer

Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain high-performance C# applications that integrate with AI and machine learning models.Design, develop, and optimize APIs, microservices, and cloud-based solutions.Work with databases (SQL and NoSQL) to store and process...

Systems Administrator

Join a leading force in the industry, encompassing a range of services from short-term insurance to health insurance and personal finance comparison platforms. As a pioneer in customer-focused innovation, the company strives for service excellence and technological...

Intermediate Full Stack Developer (Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:Our partner is a globally acknowledged business consulting firm with expertise in enterprise resource planning, corporate performance management, business intelligence, financial and costing principles, shared services, and employee performance management....

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