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...

Intel, Nvidia in $5bn AI partnering deal

Nvidia and Intel have announced a collaboration to jointly develop multiple generations of custom datacentre and PC products that accelerate applications and workloads across hyperscale, enterprise and consumer markets. The companies will focus on seamlessly...

Global AI spending will surge to $1,5trn this year

Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total nearly $1,5-trillion in 2025 according to Gartner. "The forecast assumes continued investment in AI infrastructure expansion, as major hyperscalers continue to increase investments in data centres with AI-optimised...

Data centres drive big jump in IT spend

The surging demand for cloud computing, increased data volumes, and the widespread use of AI technologies have helped the data centre market not only to recover from the 2023 slowdown but to hit record highs. According to data presented by AltIndex.com, global...

FMF urges monetary policy reform

The Free Market Foundation (FMF) has called on South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) to urgently adopt a broad agenda of sound money reforms to reverse decades of economic decline and to restore prosperity. This follows the release of its latest policy...

Tech delivers on human-centric work

By 2025, 60% of enterprise organisations will adopt a responsible AI framework for their HR technology and achieve greater employee experience and trust in the organisation, according to Gartner. With this rapid adoption of AI, the Gartner Hype Cycle for HR...

Kaspersky joins Interpol-Afripol operation

Kaspersky recently assisted its partner law enforcement agencies Interpol and Africapol in a joint effort to disrupt cybercrime across the African region. Dubbed “Serengeti”, the operation has led to the arrest of more than 1 000 individuals suspected of links to...

Sales uptick for hardcopy peripherals

The global HCP market rebounded in the third quarter of 2024, achieving a 3,8% year-over-year (YoY) growth to approximately 20,3-million units shipped in. This marks a positive shift following five consecutive quarters of YoY declines, according to the IDC Worldwide...

Wind to play a significant role in IRP2024

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) commends the government’s multi-disciplinary stakeholder engagement process of the IRP2024 in addition to the public participation process, under the leadership of the Ministry of Electricity & Energy and supported...

Adding value is key as mobile users shift to 5G

With global mobile network data traffic set for huge growth, and much of this 5G subscriptions, communications service providers (CSPs) are looking to add value to their offerings. 5G Standalone (5G SA) and 5G Advanced are expected to be key focuses for communications...

Public cloud end user spending to hit $723bn in 2025

Worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services is forecast to total $723,4-billion in 2025, up from $595,7-billion in 2024, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. “The use of AI technologies in IT and business operations is unabatedly accelerating the...

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The security benefits of using an Acer Chromebook

While the pandemic has pushed many businesses toward urgent digitalisation, it has also given rise to a new wave of cybercrime. Employees working from seemingly secure remote locations have presented cybercriminals with easier targets on a much larger attack surface....

Fujitsu refreshes Primergy server line-up

Fujitsu has launched a refreshed portfolio of Primergy mono-socket servers to support digital transformation (DX) programs for small and growing businesses. The latest M5 generation Primergy rack and tower servers make it even easier for small and midsize businesses...

Five reasons why 5G makes the difference

5G has rapidly gained mindshare in society as a vital technology. But what makes 5G different from its predecessors? Peter Linder, head of 5G marketing at Ericsson, describes a set of strategic choices made for previous mobile generations of which we made a single...

IBM debuts new generation of IBM Power servers

IBM has announced the new IBM Power E1080 server, the first in a new family of servers based on the new IBM Power10 processor, designed specifically for hybrid cloud environments. The IBM Power10-equipped E1080 server is engineered to be one of the most secured server...

Unpacking cloud migration strategies

Your business is planning to migrate applications and services into the cloud, but you’re still unsure of what the steps should be, and what all each step requires. Before anything else, the first step is to understand everything you have running in your current...

Future of healthcare must be built on security

South Africa is poised to start benefiting from a plethora of healthcare technologies which could dramatically improve patient care at a lower cost, boost preventative healthcare, and take the best medical practitioners virtually to the most underserved regions of the...

In a mobile workforce, the new gold standard is synchronicity

Buzzwords and catch-phrases gain momentum quickly in the world of technology. Workplace mobility is no exception, but the phrase does more than merely describe a remote and hybrid workforce. By Rob Lith,  chief operating officer of Telviva Striving toward workplace...

Why data integrity is critical for successful omni-channel retail

Now, more than ever, consumers are demanding a personalised shopping experience. Adding to the challenge for retailers, the way consumers buy products and services has changed, due in part to the digital revolution, and accelerated as a result of the Covid-19...

Access management key to secure data

There’s a quip in the IT industry: who is driving digital transformation in your company: the CEO, the CIO or Covid? And, of course, the response is generally Covid. While Covid has precipitated organisations along an accelerated digitalisation path, the very speed...

The chatbot is dead. Long live the chatbot

Chatbots have almost become a synonym for frustration, and bad service. The recent rapid uptake of digital communication channels has only worsened this problem. Digital transformation and the drive to customer self-service have been pushing voice into the background...

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Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Software Engineer Build Scalable Web3 & Blockchain Products with a Global Remote Team Remote (South Africa) | Market Related | SA Working Hours About Our Client Our client is a globally distributed software development company with teams spanning the U.S., France,...

Project Manager (Scrum Master – Cape Town – Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:A well-established shared services company located in Cape Town CBD is looking for a dedicated Scrum Master / IT Project Manager to join its dynamic team. The company provides high-quality support across multiple entities in areas such as Accounting,...

Developer – Technical Support (CH1118)

Our client, a leading innovator in financial wellness and inclusion, has developed a platform that enables employees to access their already earned wages early (EWA). They are now looking for a Developer – Technical Support to join their team. Requirements:Computer...

BI Developer (Tzaneen)

ENVIRONMENT:A highly skilled BI Developer who can thrive under seasonal pressure and has a passion for excellence is sought by our client, a dynamic Supply Chain Specialist in Tzaneen. Your core role will entail Power BI report development and maintaining reports,...

Developer – Technical Support (CH1118) – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Our client, a leading innovator in financial wellness and inclusion, has developed a platform that enables employees to access their already earned wages early (EWA). They are now looking for a Developer – Technical Support to join their team. Requirements:Computer...

BI Developer (Tzaneen) – Limpopo Tzaneen

ENVIRONMENT:A highly skilled BI Developer who can thrive under seasonal pressure and has a passion for excellence is sought by our client, a dynamic Supply Chain Specialist in Tzaneen. Your core role will entail Power BI report development and maintaining reports,...

Business Analyst

My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Business Analysts to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Gather and document detailed business requirements for planning and forecasting solutions, and analytics...

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