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...

Musk becomes first half-trillionaire

Elon Musk set a new wealth record when he became the first person with a net worth of half-a-trillion dollars. The achievement was short-lived, but for a few hours on Wednesday Musk was worth an incredible $500,1-billion. This dropped to $499-billion later in the...

Cybercrime costs telecommunications billions

South Africa’s telecommunications sector is staring down a cybercrime storm that is costing billions of rand every year. As October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Communications Risk Information Centre (COMRiC) has issued a sharp warning: fraudsters are...

Microsoft works with IOM on climate-driven displacement 

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and Microsoft have teamed up to address climate-induced displacement by harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) and data insights. Through innovative pilot projects with Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab in the Maldives,...

Meteoric growth ahead for data analytics

The exponential growth of data, driven by IoT, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence (AI) advancements, is transforming how businesses operate and make decisions. Against this backdrop, the total data analytics market is forecasted to be worth $190-billion in...

Phishing attacks are on the rise

Human resources (HR) and IT-related phishing emails share the lion’s share (48,6%) of the top-clicked phishing types globally. Despite evolving techniques by bad actors, phishing emails remain among the most prevalent tools for executing cyberattacks, and KnowBe4's...

These are the most vulnerable Xmas-related passwords

Online shoppers are advised to be cautious when creating new accounts and changing their passwords during the festive season. The warning comes as Intercede’s Password Breach Database surpasses 11-billion worldwide records – equating to more than one breached...

Beware of online share scams

Anglo American has noted an increase in online share trading scams circulating on various social media and digital platforms, bearing fictitious company brand identity and names of some of its executives to lure unsuspecting victims. Scammers are taking advantage of...

Customer-facing conversational GenAI to go mainstream in 2025

A massive 85% of customer service leaders will explore or pilot a customer-facing conversational generative AI (GenAI) solution in 2025, according to a survey by Gartner. A Gartner survey of 187 customer service and support leaders conducted in July through August...

Network security hardware stabilises in 3Q 2024

According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data centre industries, the global network security market eclipsed $6-billion in 3Q 2024, growing 8%...

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Times 3 Technologies cleans up at Sage Partner Awards

South Africa's Times 3 Technologies (T3T) has once more come up trumps at the annual Sage Partner Awards, taking home no fewer than four awards, including the prestigious Executive Vice President's (EVP) award. T3T holds Sage's highest-ranking, 'platinum' status, and...

Routed appoints Axiz Cloud Technologies

Cloud infrastructure provider and VMware Principal Partner, Routed, has appointed Axiz Cloud Technologies as a VMware cloud distribution partner. Andrew Cruise, MD of Routed, says that as a vendor neutral infrastructure provider, Routed has always planned to build a...

Legal concerns around vaccine mandates in the workplace

Government is working hard to reach its target of vaccinating 67% of the country's population by the end of this year. Many local companies have also instituted vaccine mandates for employees who want to return to the office. Ian McAlister, GM at CRS Technologies,...

Can hybrid learning reshape the educational landscape? (By Huang Yu)

Hybrid learning is an educational model that entails some students attending class in-person while others join virtually, writes Huang Yu, director of the education and healthcare department: global government business unit in the Huawei Enterprise Business Group. For...

Dartcom is sales and support partner for Motorola Solutions SA

Communications and energy solutions provider Dartcom has expanded its communications portfolio through an agreement with Motorola Solutions South Africa. As an appointed Direct Systems sales and support partner, Dartcom extends Motorola Solutions' footprint in South...

Retailers are going digital-first this holiday season

For retailers this holiday season, everything is relative when you consider last year's widespread lockdown of physical spaces and an accelerated shift to digital commerce in response to the global pandemic. By Robbie Kearns, senior regional vice-president at...

Mitigate the risk of payments fraud

Global losses from payment fraud have tripled from $9,84-billion in 2011 to $32,39-billion in 2020, according to Deutsche Bank's 2021 report on the future of payments. And financial professionals are saying Covid-19 hasn't helped matters, with 65% believing that the...

Solid state arrays outperform All-Flash on all fronts

All Flash Arrays (AFA) have received a lot of hype in recent years, but despite being touted as the best storage solution for everything, this is not strictly the case. By Lourens Sanders, solution architect at Infinidat Aside from being prohibitively expensive for...

Pick the right B2B e-commerce model

Customer behaviour has changed significantly since the introduction of global restrictions and lockdowns. B2B sales organisations have quickly embarked on a digital transformation journey to meet customer demands and to sell goods and services online. By Nick Durrant,...

Adapting African cities for a better, safer life

While many have focused on data analysis and its security at an organisational level, it is even more imperative for the realisation of smarter and more sustainable cities capable of providing citizens with a better, safer lifestyle. "Take consumption data of water...

Senior Qlik Sense Cloud Developer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is seeking a Senior Qlik Sense Cloud Developer to join their dynamic consulting team and deliver impactful insights for a high-growth SaaS company in the U.S. In this hands-on role, you will work closely with the CEO and technical lead to build...

Technical Business Analyst (CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic leader in the Property Sector seeks to fill the role of a Technical Business Analyst with expertise in service delivery, system integration, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance its IT operations, streamline processes, and deliver...

Feature Analyst

A leading enterprise operating within a regulated, client-centric sector is seeking experienced Feature / Business Analysts to join high-performing Agile product teams. The environment is dynamic, fast-paced, and committed to driving innovation across digital and...

Intermediate .Net Developer

ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-headquartered company, driven by innovation and growth, is seeking a skilled and passionate Intermediate .NET Developer to join their Cape Town team in a unique role. From the outset, you will be responsible for delivering new features while...

Technical Business Analyst (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic leader in the Property Sector seeks to fill the role of a Technical Business Analyst with expertise in service delivery, system integration, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance its IT operations, streamline processes, and deliver...

Feature Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region

A leading enterprise operating within a regulated, client-centric sector is seeking experienced Feature / Business Analysts to join high-performing Agile product teams. The environment is dynamic, fast-paced, and committed to driving innovation across digital and...

Intermediate .Net Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-headquartered company, driven by innovation and growth, is seeking a skilled and passionate Intermediate .NET Developer to join their Cape Town team in a unique role. From the outset, you will be responsible for delivering new features while...

Cable and CCTV Support Technician

JOB PURPOSEOur client is looking for technician who will be responsible for the installation of cables and cameras at client's premises. Maintains quality levels according to set standards. Maintains and monitors interface stock levels. Completes administrative...

.net.core / Asp.net Integration Specialist

ENVIRONMENT:A rapidly growing leader in outdoor equipment is seeking an Integration Specialist to play a pivotal role in the organization. This position is responsible for managing the seamless integration of software systems and applications, ensuring efficient data...

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