PC shipments tank as memory crunch bites

Worldwide PC shipments fell 4,9% year-over-year in Q2 2026 to 68,2-million units, according to IDC — the first decline after nine consecutive quarters of growth. A persistent memory chip shortage drove the reversal, pushing vendors to pull inventory forward as far as...

AI, cross-border trade reshape e-commerce in SA

AI could soon choose what we buy, sustainability has shifted from nice-to-have to non-negotiable, and second-hand shopping is rapidly becoming mainstream, according to DHL’s E-Commerce Trends Report 2026. Based on survey findings from 29 000 online shoppers and 5 800...

How air transport industry plans to move 10bn passengers a year

It really sounds like a frequent flyer’s dream: Borders cleared in 10 seconds; weather delays cut by 65%; lost luggage down 90%; AI continually driving efficiency. But all this is becoming reality, says the SITA Impact Report 2025, documenting a year of customer-led...

Euclid space telescope marks a milestone in cosmic history

The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope has discovered 31 of the most ancient quasars ever found - and two of these giant and dazzling galaxy cores, powered by gargantuan black holes, are the earliest quasars yet observed in cosmic history. They shone with...

Collaboration and education key to fixing SA’s failing logistics

This Transport Month, supply chain industry body SAPICS is putting the spotlight on the critical link between transport infrastructure and national supply chain resilience and says that collaboration and education are key to building a safe, world-class logistics...

Seacom, Sentech to ‘turbocharge’ local tech SMMEs

Seacom and Sentech have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate the growth of SMMEs in the local telecommunications sector and advance their contribution to the digital economy through targeted support. The 12-month collaboration also recognises the...

Confidence boost for WiFi, OpenRoaming

According to the WBA Industry Report 2025, 81% of respondents plan deployments of WBA OpenRoaming, an 18,9% increase on 2024. Of those, 25% were already rolling out the technology, 42% of those polled by the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) said they would deploy in...

These were the 2024 crypto winners

In the world of cryptocurrencies, just 20 tokens make up more than 90% of the total market value, with Bitcoin as the biggest contributor. While 2024 was a stellar year for most, delivering double- and triple-digit gains across the board, a few standout performers...

Emerging smart sensor applications in industrial IoT

The old Internet-of-Things adage: “you can’t improve what you can’t measure” couldn’t be more relevant to the industrial sector. By Dr Jack Howley, technology analyst at IDTechEx With technology adoption in mining, manufacturing, and logistics industries driven by the...

Unofficial GenAI tools will help solve customer service issues

By 2027, 40% of all customer service issues will be fully resolved by unofficial third-party tools powered by GenAI, according to Gartner. Consumers are increasingly adopting unofficial third-party GenAI tools such as ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, and Apple...

Open-source tools the key to unlocking AI ROI

New research commissioned by IBM found that companies surveyed are investing in AI for the long term, with a growing interest in using open-source tools to drive ROI and innovation going forward. The study of more than 2 400 IT decision makers (ITDMs), conducted by...

Obituary: Elmari Keyser

Well-known industry personality Elmari Keyser has died after a prolonged illness. Keyser has been a presence in the IT industry for the last 15 years, having begun her career at Datacentrix in 2009. She also worked as a brand executive at Pinnacle, and as both sales...

US Treasury fingers China for data breach

The US Treasury Department is blaming Chinese state-backed hackers for compromising its systems to access unclassified documents. In a letter from the US Treasury Department to Congress, it is claimed that hackers compromised a third-party cybersecurity service...

Average monthly crypto trading volume soars

Crypto trades skyrocketed, with the average monthly trading volume on crypto exchanges hitting over $1,5-trillion in 2024, or 135% more than last year, according to data presented by AltIndex.com. 2024 has proven to be a groundbreaking year for the crypto market, with...

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Cybersecurity: utilities at their most vulnerable

The evolution of technology has brought with incredible advancements, particularly in unprecedented times where both organisations and individuals have had to adapt to stay competitive. By Vladimir Milovanovic, vice-president: power systems for anglophone Africa at...

Is hybrid the way SA should go in 2022?

Thibault Dousson, GM of Lenovo South Africa, discusses whether we are on the hybrid workplace track and what it will take to make this a success. Events of the past 20 months have upended the world of work, with far better outcomes than we could have predicted. Much...

Comstor launches new partner portal

Comstor has launched the Comstor Partner Portal, an interactive platform enabling Comstor to provide improved customer support and drive growth across all Cisco architectures. "The shift in demand on distributors for online tools to facilitate transactions and better...

Cybersecurity risks highlighted by new Windows release

Microsoft's announcement of its new Windows11 operating system, together with its new Server 2022 platform has been welcomed by users who will receive upgrades by mid-2022. However, the availability or new releases has, in many instances, prompted companies to...

Fundi acquires edtech startup

EduOne, a Cape Town-based education technology (edtech) startup, has recently been acquired by education finance and education fund management solution specialist Fundi. Started in 2015 by Jason Basel, who served as the company's CEO since inception, and co-founders...

SA start-up develops interest-free BNPL platform for existing credit

Home-grown fintech start-up Float has launched what it believes to be South Africa's first interest-free buy now, pay later (BNPL) product that uses a customer's existing credit. The product enables consumers to get their purchases upfront, and use existing credit to...

Make this a season of festive cheer and not festive fraud

The festive season is a time when most South Africans, like the rest of the world, will be looking to spoil their loved ones by purchasing them gifts. Over the past few years, South Africans have been lucky enough to be able to take advantage of the discounts that are...

The hybrid cloud paradox

Business and IT leaders are being pulled in two directions at once. That is the situation outlined by industry analysts IDC in a recent campaign from Fujitsu and Veritas By Olivier Delachapelle, head of product line management: product sales Europe at Fujitsu On one...

How to remain secure in a hybrid work environment

A central office has typically been most businesses default working location, but the role of the office has significantly changed over the last year. By Quentyn Taylor, director of information security at Canon for Europe, Middle East and Africa Today, over 90% of...

Data protection regulations and SMEs

For any SME, the starting point of a data protection strategy is understanding the general regulatory framework applicable to it. By Wayne Sedice, strategic BI consultant at PBT Group As this may differ per country, the SME must identify the general compliance...

Embedded Software Development Engineer

Seeking a skilled Embedded Software Development Engineer with a passion for developing C++ software for embedded systems and real-time operating environments. Key Requirements BSc Honours or equivalent in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering6+ years in C++,...

Data Engineer – 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 Data Engineer to join our financial services client based in Sandton. We are looking for a technically skilled Data Engineer...

Security Analyst

Our client is looking for a talented Security Analyst who is ready to take on a variety of security assessments and grow their career in a high-energy, cutting-edge environment.Responsibilities: Penetration Testing: Collaborate with a team of experts to conduct...

.Net Developer

Our insurance client is looking for a skilled and experienced .Net Developer to join their dynamic team. If you're passionate about building smart, scalable solutions and eager to work across the full development lifecycle in the insurance industry, this is your...

Senior Systems Developer

Seeking a Senior Systems Developer in Cape Town (Bellville) for software development, integration, mentoring, and maintaining code standards. Key Requirements 5-10 years' experience in full lifecycle software developmentStrong in C#, .Net, .Net Core, WebAPI/REST, and...

Security Analyst – Gauteng Sandton

Our client is looking for a talented Security Analyst who is ready to take on a variety of security assessments and grow their career in a high-energy, cutting-edge environment.Responsibilities: Penetration Testing: Collaborate with a team of experts to conduct...

.Net Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Our insurance client is looking for a skilled and experienced .Net Developer to join their dynamic team. If you're passionate about building smart, scalable solutions and eager to work across the full development lifecycle in the insurance industry, this is your...

Senior Systems Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Seeking a Senior Systems Developer in Cape Town (Bellville) for software development, integration, mentoring, and maintaining code standards. Key Requirements 5-10 years' experience in full lifecycle software developmentStrong in C#, .Net, .Net Core, WebAPI/REST, and...

SQL Database Administrator

We are looking for a skilled and proactive SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team full-time. This role is perfect for a mid-level DBA who thrives on performance tuning, optimization, and has a keen interest in modern SQL DevOps practices. You will...

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