AI spend soars to unprecedented levels

Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2,7-trillion in 2026, a 49,5% increase year-over-year, according to Gartner. “Demand for AI infrastructure (including AI-optimised IaaS, AI-optimised servers, AI network fabric, AI processing semiconductors and devices)...

Defences improve, but ransomware still threatens SA businesses

Almost two-thirds (63%) of ransomware incidents in South Africa resulted in data being encrypted over the past year, according to the new State of Ransomware in South Africa 2026 report from Sophos. This is above the global average of 56% and an increase from the 60%...

20 years on and gender gap parity is fracturing

Twenty years after the World Economic Forum first measured the global gender gap, the world is closer to parity than ever, but progress is fragile, with gains reversing in some areas, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2026. Women now reach senior leadership in...

Unemployed are least likely to prioritise betting spending-limit tools

The online betting group most likely to prioritise debt repayment with a windfall is also the group least likely to ask regulators or operators for spending controls, according to new research from Softswiss. Fewer than four in 10 unemployed South Africans think...

Mitsumi to distribute Samsung’s mobile products in SA

Kathy Gibson reports – Samsung has appointed Mitsumi as a distributor for its mobile products in South Africa. The two companies have an existing partnership in the rest of Africa and the Middle East, but this is Mitsumi’s first foray into the South African market...

20 years on and gender gap parity is fracturing

Twenty years after the World Economic Forum first measured the global gender gap, the world is closer to parity than ever, but progress is fragile, with gains reversing in some areas, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2026. Women now reach senior leadership in...

AI-first enterprises will win big if they do it right

Kathy Gibson reports - Enterprises that are reshaping and reinventing business domains around artificial intelligence (AI) are on track to experience great return on investment (ROI) and become more competitive. But there is a currently a big disconnect between AI...

Africa’s future will not be defined by technology alone

Africa’s future will not be determined by technology alone, according to PwC’s African Futures 2027: New and Native report. The organisations that will create sustainable competitive advantage in the decade ahead will be those that successfully combine innovation with...

Ink tank the only bright spot in the printer market

Worldwide hardcopy peripherals shipments continued to contract, declining by 7% YoY to 17,2-million shipments in the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest release of IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Hardcopy Peripherals Tracker. Value of shipments in the second...

The $3,5-trillion opportunity in closing the digital literacy gap

More than one in three (38%) people in the world today remain offline despite being covered by mobile broadband - with a lack of digital literacy skills among the key barriers, according to new research from GSMA Intelligence. The new report – Bridging the Divide:...

Eskom Expo showcases youth innovation

Ideas inspired by everyday life, challenges in local communities and questions raised in classrooms are about to reach one of South Africa’s biggest platforms for scientific talent, as young scientists from across the country prepare to showcase their research at the...

Young scientists at work on SA’s water challenges

Emerging researchers and technologies from around the country are on display at The Academy of Science of South Africa’s Annual Young Scientist Conference, currently underway at iYunivesithi Walter Sisulu’s Mthatha Campus under the theme: “Assuring Sustainable Water...

Local car buyers becoming more discerning

Despite continued fuel price pressure, rising living costs, and ongoing strain on household finances South Africans continue to prioritise vehicle ownership, according to TransUnion’s Q2 2026 Mobility Insights Report. The latest research states that new passenger...

Stokvels’ use of technology does not erode its traditions

Technology, so often blamed for eroding culture, can be a powerful tool for cultural survival when communities control it on their own terms, according to a new University of Cape Town (UCT) PhD study in Information Systems. Authored by Pitso Tsibolane, a senior...

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Digital safety tools are failing our kids

The reported arrest of a 16-year-old in Malmesbury in a case involving child sexual abuse material should disturb us for several reasons, write Anzio Jacobs and Aluta Sneke from the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund. Somewhere, children were exploited to create that...

When patients move, their healthcare data should move with them

A patient in an underserved community may begin their care at a local clinic, be referred to a district hospital, have tests processed elsewhere, and later need specialist treatment or follow-up in another province. By Henry Adams, country manager at InterSystems...

Building a cybersecurity workforce ready for what’s next

Only a few years ago, AI was present in the workplace but peripheral, a specialised tool operating largely out of sight. Today, it’s fundamentally changing how we learn, work, and lead. By Marci Paino, chief learning officer of enterprise learning and growth at Cisco...

SARS is fighting harder. Taxpayers must fight smarter

The South African Revenue Service (Sars) has become a far more formidable opponent in tax disputes, wielding the tax acts with greater purpose and precision. Once it raises an assessment, it is increasingly prepared to dig in and defend its position. That means...

The cloud gold rush is over. Now comes the hard part

For much of the past decade, cloud migration was the main topic in technology discussions. Organisations were urged to shift workloads from on-premises systems to the cloud as quickly as possible. By Avinash Gupta, head of the Centre of Excellence at In2IT...

The role of flash storage in the era of physical AI

While artificial intelligence (AI) has been particularly good at answering questions, many may be wondering how else the technology could help us in our daily lives. Well, we are already starting to see the next phase of AI, where intelligence has leapt off the screen...

NetScout data platform transforms AI-driven network operations

NetScout Systems has expanded its data platform to provide the trusted operational context required to build the foundation for enterprise AI. The NetScout data platform observes digital interactions, converts packets into high-fidelity, compact, contextualised...

Month-end reporting moves out of the dark ages

Most organisations generally have a mountain of data at hand such as staff records, customer lists, sales, expenses, emails, complaints, stock levels and supplier details, but analysed only monthly, quarterly or annually. By then, minor issues that should have been...

Your firewall is innocent

Blaming the firewall when a cyberattack gets through is a little like blaming the front door when someone walks into your house wearing a uniform. The problem is not necessarily that the door failed, the problem is that someone found another way in. By Kurt Goodall,...

Application Support Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Key Responsibilities Include:This role is responsible for the ongoing Application Management Support (AMS) of the Workforce Software (WFS) solution as part of the client SAP AMS managed services model. The role operates within a unified AMS delivery team, supporting...

Solutions Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We're looking for a Solutions Architect (Expert) who doesn't just draw architecture diagrams and disappear into meetings. We want someone who can architect it, build it, break it, fix it, deploy it and make it better. You'll be joining a global technology environment...

Solutions Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

We're looking for a Solutions Architect (Expert) who doesn't just draw architecture diagrams and disappear into meetings. We want someone who can architect it, build it, break it, fix it, deploy it and make it better. You'll be joining a global technology environment...

Senior Data Scientist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you a Senior Data Scientist who enjoys turning complex data into intelligent, high-impact business decisions? Join a high-performing analytics environment where you'll design, develop and optimise Machine Learning, AI and decisioning solutions that directly...

Business Analyst – Western Cape Somerset West

Overview:The Business Analyst is responsible for delivering high-quality business analysis services across multiple, concurrent software application development initiatives, with a strong emphasis on innovation, digital transformation, and system modernisation. The...

Business Analyst

Purpose:To identify business problems and understand change requests, document clear business requirements, coordinate solution delivery with relevant teams, and support the successful rollout of system enhancements in a fast-paced environment using the company's...

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