Revenue to hit $1bn as quantum breakthroughs advance

Worldwide, quantum computing revenue is projected to total $1,1-billion in 2027, according to Gartner. “Nations and businesses have scaled spending in quantum literacy, patents, partnerships, and early use-case exploration,” says Gaurav Gupta, vice-president analyst...

Fuel price shock will hit supply chains hard, driving prices up

South Africa’s latest fuel price increase will put fresh pressure on already strained supply chains, says supply chain industry body SAPICS. The organisation warns that the cost impact is likely to extend far beyond the transport sector and into consumers’ pockets at...

SA must put jobs at the centre of its AI future

South Africans are embracing AI, but turning that appetite into economic opportunity will require trained educators, reliable Internet, affordable access, recognised skills pathways, scaling of existing financing models, and investment in the country’s own languages,...

SA’s data centre boom starts to raise questions

South Africa’s rapidly expanding data centre sector is highlighting a fundamental gap in how the country plans and regulates major digital infrastructure: there is no comprehensive public record of how many facilities are operating, where they are located, or how much...

Intel Core Ultra Series 3 first built on Intel 18A

At CES 2026, Intel unveiled Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, the first AI PC platform built on Intel 18A process technology. Powering over 200 designs from leading, global partners, Series 3 will be the most broadly adopted and globally available AI PC platform...

AMD introduces Ryzen AI embedded processor portfolio

AMD has introduced the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded processors, a new portfolio of embedded x86 processors designed to power AI-driven applications at the edge. From automotive digital cockpits and smart healthcare to physical AI for autonomous systems, including humanoid...

IBM taps Nvidia AI data platform for AI at scale

IBM has announced new collaborations with Nvidia, including planned new integrations based on the Nvidia AI Data Platform reference design to help enterprises more effectively put their data to work to help build, scale and manage generative AI workloads and agentic...

African bank brands punch above their weights

The total brand value of the world’s 500 most valuable banking brands has surged by 13% year-on-year to reach $1,6-trillion, marking the first double-digit increase in four years. This is according to the latest Banking 500 2025 Report by Brand Finance, which finds...

Most SA companies lack basic cybersecurity awareness

Everything from digital transformation, increased cloud adoption, and the rise of remote working has elevated the need for employee cybersecurity awareness to a critical priority. Yet, despite this clear need, 70% of South African organisations have been found to lack...

Intel accelerates AI at the edge with open ecosystem

Intel is unveiling its new Intel AI Edge Systems, Edge AI Suites and Open Edge Platform initiatives. These offerings help streamline and speed up AI adoption at the edge across industries such as retail, manufacturing, smart cities, and media and entertainment by...

Security spending set for 12% global increase

According to the latest forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Security Spending Guide, global security spending is expected to grow by 12,2% year on year in 2025. The increasing complexity and frequency of cyberthreats — accelerated by...

These are the top supply chain technology trends for 2025

Agentic AI, ambient invisible intelligence, and an augmented connected workforce are some of the top supply chain technology trends for 2025, according to Gartner. Advancements in technology will provide supply chain technology leaders and chief supply chain officers...

Cyberthreats put water systems at risk

Water is the essence of life, but in today’s digital world, it’s also an increasingly attractive target for cyber criminals. Water treatment plants and distribution systems rely on digital controls, which, if compromised, can lead to disastrous consequences, including...

CRM technologies the most valued by finance

Customer relationship management (CRM) technologies are the most valued in the finance function, according to a survey by Gartner. The Gartner survey of 383 finance leaders taken in October 2024 showed that CRM technology, cloud ERP and analytics and business...

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Educating children to explore the online world safely

During the pandemic, the cyber world replaced the real world for many children who were locked down at home. They may have become very adept at navigating the internet as a result, but the experience has also increased their exposure to many risks. By Doros...

To protect your business on Safer Internet Day, start with your people

2021 was a record year for data breaches, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center – but instead of building their defences, many companies are putting their heads in the sand. Interpol estimates that nine out of every 10 African businesses are operating...

Meta safety; meta security; metaverse

Today (8 February) is Safer Internet Day, a day dedicated to creating a safer internet for everyone by raising awareness around the risks and complexities that come with the online world. And it is slowly evolving into a world – the metaverse, a wholly online reality...

How lessons from SA life can help businesses with cybercrime

South Africans have become accustomed to dealing with crime because we have no other choice, writes Chris Norton, regional director: Africa at Veeam Software. Various sources place South Africa near the pinnacle of lists of the highest crime rates in the world. If you...

How to avoid falling victim to Pegasus

It is generally believed that it is impossible to completely protect yourself from professional surveillance software. Although it may be very difficult to prevent the successful exploitation and infection of the mobile device, users can still take certain measures...

This Safer Internet Day are you covered?

‘2022 is just beginning and we have already seen some major ransomware attacks. This is the word from Fady Younes, cyber security director: Middle East and Africa at Cisco, who adds: "With the new hybrid way of working, we all need to adapt our security mindset....

Ensure your kids are safer online

With the new academic year now in full swing, children and students across South Africa will be sitting down at their computers to study, complete their coursework, and possibly even write exams online. This is an exciting time, but it is also fraught with worry as...

Beat bad passwords with MFA

As we start a new year, it's become a tradition to mull over the worst passwords of the previous 365 days. A quick search of news articles on the topic reveals the usual culprits: 123456, 654321, qwerty and such still reign supreme as the most-used passwords. By...

How the Great Resignation is reshaping employee relations

The world is buzzing with anecdotal evidence of what has been called The Great Resignation – the Covid-19 lockdown-driven reassessment by individuals of the meaning of work in their lives. 2022 is shaping up to be a year of reckoning where employees and organisations...

How schools can sign up with Mind Sports SA

Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA), founded in 1985, is the national federation for Board games, Card games, Esports, and Wargames. MSSA promotes all  the different disciplines equally, although each school may pick-and-choose which discipline it wishes to promote at its...

Mid-Senior Data Analyst (6-Month Contract) (JHB Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:JOIN an exciting project role as your expertise as a Mid-Senior Data Analyst is sought by an established Foundation with a mission to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem to fill a 6-month renewable contract. The project will entail creating analytics...

Desktop Support Engineer

We are looking for a Desktop Support Engineer to provide End User Computer Support for users of our client, Africa's biggest sugar producer, with extensive business operations in six African countries, manufacturing sugar and downstream products from cane supplied by...

Senior Web Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

A company that provides a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solution for financial institutions, focusing on core banking functionalities, digital banking, and related services, is seeking a dedicated and organized Senior Web Developer to join their dynamic...

Desktop Support Engineer – Gauteng Primrose

We are looking for a Desktop Support Engineer to provide End User Computer Support for users of our client, Africa's biggest sugar producer, with extensive business operations in six African countries, manufacturing sugar and downstream products from cane supplied by...

Senior Web Developer

A company that provides a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solution for financial institutions, focusing on core banking functionalities, digital banking, and related services, is seeking a dedicated and organized Senior Web Developer to join their dynamic...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...

Senior Data Engineer (6-Month Contract) (JHB Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:OUR client, a reputable Foundation with a mission to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem, has an exciting 6-month renewable contract project-based role for an experienced Senior Data Engineer. The project entails building an enterprise data platform...

Systems Analyst

Closing Date: 20 August 2025 DescriptionThe purpose of this job is to analyse, design and enhance systems, in order to obtain optimal results and agreed project delivery level Minimum Experience and Education: BSc or BTech in computer science or equivalentTOGAF...

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