Hyperscalers drive strong growth in cloud infrastructure
Global spending on cloud infrastructure services reached $110,9-billion in Q4 2025 – YoY growth of 29% and the sixth consecutive quarter of growth of more than 20% in the sector, according to Omdia. As enterprise AI demand shifts from experimentation to production...
LLMs will be 100 times more cost-efficient by 2030
By 2030, performing inference on a large language model (LLM) with one trillion parameters will cost GenAI providers over 90% less than it did in 2025, according to Gartner. AI tokens are the units of data that GenAI models process. For the purposes of this analysis a...
AMD and Meta to deploy 6 Gigawatts of GPUs
AMD and Meta have announced a 6-gigawatt agreement to power Meta’s next generation of AI infrastructure across multiple generations of AMD Instinct GPUs. This agreement expands on the companies’ existing strategic partnership and aligns roadmaps across silicon,...
Vodafone and Amazon Leo extend mobile coverage
Vodafone and Amazon Leo, Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network, have signed an agreement to connect many more 4G and 5G mobile sites in remote areas to improve coverage for customers with limited connectivity across Europe and Africa. With Amazon Leo,...
Huawei’s 5G-A MBH architecture builds for agentic MBB
On the eve of MWC Barcelona 2026, Huawei officially launched its 5G-A Mobile Backhaul Network architecture tailored for the Agentic MBB (Mobile Broadband) era. Defined by core capabilities including 10GE/25GE to the site, L3 to the site, and end-to-end SRv6, the new...
iOCO expects improved earnings
iOCO has published a trading update for the six months ended 31 January 2026, alerting shareholders to higher earnings. Earnings per share and headline earnings per share are expected to be between 27 cents and 30 cents, an increase of between 42% to 58% over the...
Intel showcases AI-ready network vision
With 6G on the horizon, operators are clear that success won’t come from architectural resets, but from evolving the strong compute foundations already built in 5G. Moreover, progress will come from deploying intelligence responsibly and at scale across existing...
Drones damage AWS data centres in UAE
Drone strikes have hit and damaged at least two Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centres in the Gulf region. Two facilities in the United Arab Emirates have been struck, with significant damage. One strike was on Sunday, in a Bahrain data centre, which suffered fire...
AI-driven attacks escalate as basic gaps leave enterprises exposed
Cybercriminals are exploiting basic security gaps at dramatically higher rates, now accelerated by AI tools that help attackers identify weaknesses faster than ever. According to IBM’s 2026 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index, there has been a 44% increase in attacks...
PCs, smartphones buckle under high memory costs
Soaring memory costs are projected to drive worldwide PC shipments to decline 10,4% and smartphone shipments to drop by 8,4% in 2026, compared to 2025 levels, according to Gartner. Gartner estimates a 130% surge in combined DRAM and solid-state drive (SSD) prices by...
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From CV to conversation: Why the interview is crucial
A CV gives recruiters and employers an overview of a candidate’s qualifications, skills and career history, but it only tells one part of the candidate’s story. By Vanessa Gibb, people lead at Pnet Once you’ve compiled a shortlist of suitable candidates that meet the...
SA’s retail revolution demands a cyber resilience reckoning
South Africa's retail landscape stands at a digital crossroads. The sector's increasing transformation, from traditional brick-and-mortar operations to sophisticated omnichannel ecosystems, is unlocking unprecedented opportunities for growth, customer engagement, and...
The autonomous security revolution: Why businesses are taking to the skies
For decades, security operations have relied on a familiar combination of fixed cameras, perimeter fencing and human patrol teams. By Ruan Botha, DJI project manager at Rectron While these remain important, they have inherent limitations. Static cameras create...
The diversity gap costs more than talent
Every year, industry reports tell the same story: women make up only a quarter of the global cybersecurity workforce, and that figure is likely far lower in South Africa. By Julie Noizeux Inder, cybersecurity specialist at Fortinet The costs of this...
Cybersecurity – ignore it at your own peril
When a company as established as Jaguar Land Rover finds itself brought to a standstill by a cyberattack, it sends shockwaves through the entire business community. By Nickey Mannya, director for cybersecurity and next generation solutions at Westcon-Comstor Southern...
New data challenges lender assumptions about young consumers
South Africa’s younger credit-eligible consumers present significant growth opportunities for lenders if they can overcome persistent market assumptions that currently shape risk appetite and acquisition strategies. These assumptions include that younger consumers do...
How to outsmart zero-day threats in a hyperconnected world
Cyber threats are evolving faster than ever. Among them, zero-day exploits stand out as one of the most unpredictable and damaging. By Avinash Gupta, head of Centre of Excellence at In2IT Technologies These attacks strike before a fix exists, leaving organisations...
Why some MVNOs fail and how others succeed
Africa’s MVNO space is heating up as new players enter the market, giving customers more choice and pushing them to seek out the most affordable, flexible, and innovative mobile packages. By Damian Burnett, sales director at VAS-X According to a new report from tech...
Online security must top your shopping list this Black Friday
According to data from just three banks, South Africans spent a staggering R30-billion on Black Friday in 2024. And now, with 2025’s sales fast approaching, millions will again click for bargains. But fraudsters know that Black Friday isn’t just about discounted...
FNB and Visa renew partnership
FNB and Visa have renewed its partnership, reinforcing a relationship that has helped South Africans and customers across Africa pay and get paid more easily, for more than 55 years. The partnership has played a key role in shaping payments in South Africa. The...
Systems Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Observatory
Postion Summary: The main purpose of the job is to work as part of a team executing the systems engineering on projects covering design, development, construction, integration, verification and commissioning of complicated systems, elements, subsystems and associated...
Systems Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: The main purpose of the job is to work as part of a team executing the systems engineering on projects covering design, development, construction, integration, verification and commissioning of complicated systems, elements, subsystems and associated...
Senior Hybrid Azure Cloud Engineer (Hybrid work) Cape Town (TB) – Western Cape Cape Town
Main job functions: Recruiting an expert who thrives in dynamic, hybrid cloud environments. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of implementing and monitoring cloud- native business applications running on orchestrated container platforms in hybrid cloud...
Senior Data Warehouse Developer – 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 Senior Data Warehouse Developer to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing:Design,...
Senior Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field,...
Linux Engineer (Automation – Ansible)
Position: Linux Engineer (Automation / Ansible)Company: NEC XONLocation: Gauteng - HybridContract Type: Fixed-Term Contract – 24 MonthsStart Date: 1 April 2026 (ASAP)Salary: R50 000.00 to R70 000 per month depending on ExperienceRole OverviewNEC XON is looking for a...
Senior Data Scientist
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join our financial services client based in Sandton. Lead the technical development, testing and...
Linux Engineer (Automation – Ansible) – Gauteng Midrand
Position: Linux Engineer (Automation / Ansible)Company: NEC XONLocation: Gauteng - HybridContract Type: Fixed-Term Contract – 24 MonthsStart Date: 1 April 2026 (ASAP)Salary: R50 000.00 to R70 000 per month depending on ExperienceRole OverviewNEC XON is looking for a...
Senior Data Scientist – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join our financial services client based in Sandton. Lead the technical development, testing and...
IT Infrastructure Manager
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced ICT Infrastructure Manager to lead the management and optimisation of the organisation's ICT infrastructure environment. This role is responsible for ensuring that all ICT systems, networks and infrastructure are...
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