AI platform investments will push ICT spend to $4trn in 2026

Global spending on information and communications technology (ICT) is forecast to reach $4-trillion in 2026 and surpass $6-trillion by 2029, according to the latest update of the International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Worldwide ICT Spending Guide Enterprise and SMB by...

Fraud attacks escalate faster than business defences

South African businesses are facing an unprecedented and rapidly evolving threat from fraud, with two-thirds (66%) reporting a surge in losses over the past year, according to new research commissioned by Experian. The study, conducted by Forrester Consulting, reveals...

January salaries rise ahead of expected Budget relief

The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the nominal net salaries of an estimated 2,1-million salary earners in South Africa, increased marginally in January 2026, offering some good news to earners. However, attention now turns to tomorrow’s National Budget, with...

Hubble Telescope identifies one of the darkest known galaxies

In the vast tapestry of the universe, most galaxies shine brightly across cosmic time and space. Yet a rare class of galaxies remains nearly invisible - low-surface-brightness galaxies dominated by dark matter and containing only a sparse scattering of faint stars....

Geopolitical tensions lead to increased risks for shipping

The fast-changing geopolitical landscape is creating new risks and challenges for a shipping industry already juggling the energy transition and the legacy of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Allianz Commercial’s Safety and Shipping Review. The industry faces an...

Machine learning market set to reach $419,94bn

The global machine learning market size is anticipated to reach $419,94-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 33,2% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is experiencing continuous growth, driven by the increasing demand for...

Vodacom to boost network in KwaZulu-Natal

Vodacom is investing over R800-million this financial year on building new network sites, modernising its mobile networks, full fibre broadband rollout, and energy projects to accelerate its broadband connectivity throughout KwaZulu-Natal - including new sites in deep...

Phil Duff to step down as SA’s Syspro is sold

Syspro, the South African software company that became a global success story, has been sold to private equity investor Advent International for an undisclosed sum. Syspro was founded in September 1978 by brothers Phil and Chris Duff, who spotted a gap in the market...

AI key for effective security

Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) has a huge role to play in securing our future. This is the word from Callan Abrahams, principle AI consultant at iOCO, speaking at the Veeam Unplugged event in Johannesburg. “We spend a lot of time talking about the...

Data resilience at the heart of business survival

Kathy Gibson reports – There are four key structural trends in the industry today, shaping the industry and making the role of IT more challenging. The first is explosion of data. “In the digital-first world, every company is a software business,” says Brendan...

Warming could destroy Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is under significant pressure, with warming sea temperatures and mass coral bleaching events threatening to destroy the remarkable ecology, biodiversity and beauty of the world's largest coral reef, according to new research. Led by University...

IBM, WWF harness AI to save endangered species

IBM and the World Wide Fund for Nature - Germany (WWF) are to work together to explore developing a new solution to support the monitoring of keystone species - starting with the critically endangered African forest elephant. Combining IBM's expertise in...

Strong growth forecast for 5G in healthcare

The global 5G in healthcare market is expected to reach $454,7-billion by 2030 - expanding at a CAGR of 40,5% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research, which says the IoT ecosystem is developing and is expected to enable networks to connect...

Scammers prey on business travellers

As a business traveller, you carry more than just your laptop: between your tech, your corporate credit cards, and your watch, you could be toting around R50 000 to R200 000 in value. That's quite the tempting target for those with less-than-honest intentions....

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Africa Data Centres, Global Sense select Zadara

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Tried and tested ways to keep employees engaged

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Top considerations for a comprehensive DR strategy

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RPA to empower business, drive future skills

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C-Suite compensation challenges in the ‘new normal’

Chris Blair, CEO and Craig Raath, executive director of 21st Century, in partnership with Mindcor, recently participated in a seminar hosted by the YPO (Young President's Organisation), to discuss current challenges in C-Suite compensation. Blair shares his insights...

A single view of all comms channels crucial to grow the customer base

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Telco industry needs a solution against ID and SIM swap fraud

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Why cybersecurity is vital for POPIA compliance

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Do you have a passion for Web and Mobile development and a drive to build innovative apps? Join our dynamic team as a Junior .Net Developer, where you'll work with .Net and .Net MAUI/ Xamarin to create cutting-edge web and mobile solutions. This is your chance to...

Senior Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

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Junior .Net Developer – Gauteng Midrand

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