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...

Thauronix gears up for SA’s changing cybersecurity landscape

Thauronix has become the latest South African company to join the Thales Accelerate Partner Network, enabling local organisations to access world-class technologies that safeguard digital assets and ensure secure access across complex IT environments. Thales IAM...

Resellers: Make your voice heard

Voting has officially opened for the South African IT distribution channel’s most prestigious awards – the Channelwise Awards 2025 – where resellers and partners get the chance to rate and reward their top distributors and vendors. “Over the years, the Channelwise...

AI trends to watch in 2025

Intentional or not, everyone is already using AI. Whether it’s to help prompt ideas and trigger thoughts or to simply navigate mundane day-to-day administrative tasks, AI has a utility for everyone. This natural adoption of AI over the last few years has opened new...

Enterprise WLAN market continues to recover

Enterprise class Wireless LAN (WLAN) revenues increased quarter-on-quarter for the second time in a row - reaching $2,3-billion in 3Q 2024 - according to research group Dell’Oro Group which adds that the adoption of WiFi 7 continued its ascent, with shipments of the...

Black Friday drives traffic to malls

There were 4,3-million vehicle stops at 1 850 monitored malls/shopping centres on Black Friday this year - marginally up by 2,5% on last year - but the 25,7-million vehicle stops during Black Friday week were up by 10% compared to 2023’s Black Friday week, and 12%...

Protect your holiday cheer from cyber criminals

The December holiday season is prime time for cyber criminals and fraudsters, largely because people let their guard down and shop around for bargains more than usual over this period. This is the warning from members of the cyber security special interest group...

Supply chain issues still plague airline performance

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects severe supply chain issues to continue to impact airline performance into 2025 – which will both raise costs and limit growth. IATA quantified the scale of the challenges facing airlines because of supply...

These are the jobs SA companies are battling to fill

2024 has seen a significant surge in demand for tech, data and analysis professionals. Going into 2025, it is crucial that companies budget for attracting and retaining the right talent - especially considering the recent economic trends that have impacted...

Black Friday surprises with lower rate of digital fraud

As millions of consumers worldwide took advantage of deals offered between 28 November (US Thanksgiving) and 2 December (Cyber Monday) – a time broadly known as ‘Black Friday’ across Africa - a new analysis from TransUnion studied retail digital fraud during that...

Cybercrime continues to evolve

Cybercriminals are growing increasingly sophisticated as they evolve their tactics, according to Check Point Software Technologies’ latest threat report. The report highlights the swift ascent of Androxgh0st, now integrated with the Mozi botnet, as it continues to...

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Fujitsu and Israeli startup embark on global strategic co-operation

Fujitsu and Autofleet, which provides an optimisation platform for fleets, leveraging AI for demand prediction and vehicle dispatching technology, have agreed to embark on global strategic co-operation to develop sustainable logistics solutions and contribute to the...

Cybercrime in the midst of a pandemic

Covid-19 has changed the cybercrime landscape. With more people working remotely, employees are inadvertently creating opportunities for hackers to forge tunnels into company networks through often unsecured connectivity. By Simon Colman, business head of digital and...

The malicious insider: behind the security front door

What if the person that just broke down your corporate defences is someone you trusted? This is not a drill. This is a question that around 66% of organisations have been asking, and that the other 34% should be prioritising. At a time when the cybersecurity threat...

Print industry numbers support suggestions of economic recovery

It's refreshing to see economic recovery reflected in first quarter unit sales of multifunction printers, copiers and scanners in Southern Africa. By Chris de Beer, Africa regional manager at Infosource The industry refers to this category as copier/MFP. First quarter...

IT security professionals help to secure society

The role of information security professionals has become a critical one as the world enters the second phase of the internet revolution, in which computers run everything and everything is connected. This emerged at the inaugural KB4-CON cyber security event for...

SA needs cyber defence to combat growing onslaught

Now in its 18th year, Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM) in October is a global initiative first launched by the US Department of Homeland Security and National Cyber Security Alliance to raise awareness of the role everyone can play in improving cyber security. By...

How your generator could affect your insurance

Load shedding is back, and here to stay for a while - but don't go rushing off to buy your own alternative power supply without first checking how it'll affect your home insurance. That's the warning from King Price's partner of client experience, Wynand van Vuuren,...

Data-driven healthcare: the future of SA’s wellbeing

Digital health technology might not necessarily be a cure-all for Covid-19 or other pressing health issues, but it has certainly proven its worth during the pandemic. Many countries across Africa have seen a tremendous increase in people engaging with digital health...

We need to level the playing field between cash, card and digital

What would happen tomorrow if we could turn South Africa into a cashless society with a wave of a magic wand? Far from turning the country into a crime-free paradise of low transaction costs and widespread financial inclusion, it's more likely that chaos would reign...

EdTech offers students best of both worlds

With half of all work tasks expected to be handled by tech-enabled machines by 2025, it's essential that today's local graduates are ready to embrace the digital face of the future. This can be done by bridging the gap between the skills that the tech industry...

Senior Data Engineer (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment

About the client:Our client is a highly successful NPO. The work you will be involved with is highly impactful and am sure will bring joy as well as provide a highly stimulating and fabulous work experience. What you will be doing:Collaborate with stakeholders to...

Junior Developer (.Net) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client, a specialised IT firm, partners with organisations to tackle substantial enterprise-level business, system, or project challenges. Their approach combines a proactive "start-now" philosophy with agile development and just-in-time design...

Data Architect at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...

Automation Tester at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Senior Systems Engineer

Our client is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer, hybrid-based in Johannesburg. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]Microsoft 365 AdministrationWindows/Linux Server AdministrationScripting (Powershell, Bash)Azure/Entra ID...

SAP EWM Consultant – 2001 – Gauteng Pretoria

Are you a pro at SAP EWM and know your way around S/4HANA like a second language? We're looking for someone who can configure, troubleshoot, test, and document all things EWM with confidence.? Must-Have Skills:SAP EWM Module Configuration & Process DesignEWM Issue...

Software Tester at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:Having enjoyed continuous growth since inception in 2004, our client is a reputable, international specialist in ICT services. They create tailored solutions for a number of blue-chip clients across industries such as telecommunication, retail and...

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