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...

SA’s mobile service revenue to register just 1,1% CAGR

South Africa’s mobile services market is set to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1,1% from $7,1-billion in 2025 to $7,5-billion in 2030. While traditional voice revenues continue to erode, sustained growth in mobile broadband, expanding LTE footprints,...

Tariffs drive Black Friday demand down for SME exporters

New US tariffs killed the Black Friday peak small South African exporters would normally expect in November, according to data from the SME Export Index. Craig Lowman, CEO and co-founder of South African international shipping platform TUNL, says: “In a normal year,...

Pioneering telcos modernise with AI, cloud, security investments

A new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, with support from GSMA Intelligence, has found that telecommunication and communication service providers (CSPs) who are embracing cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) in their networks...

Fewer critical threats for government, development industries

The latest Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response (MDR) analyst report shows that government and development industries experienced a significant decrease in the number of high-severity incidents with direct human involvement in 2024, whereas the food, IT, telecom...

Home automation in for massive growth

The automated home market is rapidly evolving, with consumers increasingly adopting devices that enhance security, energy efficiency, and convenience. Against this backdrop, the global spending on automated home devices is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate...

Aviation industry increases investment in cybersecurity

SITA's 2024 Air Transport IT Insights report reveals how airlines and airports are increasing investment in cybersecurity, biometrics and sustainable IT solutions to cope with growing digital threats and rising passenger numbers. Seventy-four percent of airlines and...

Vehicle market shows signs of recovery

The latest TransUnion South Africa Vehicle Pricing Index (VPI) for Q4 2024 reveals a cautiously optimistic outlook for the country’s automotive sector, with improving economic conditions encouraging consumer confidence while affordability challenges continue to shape...

Teraco adds wind to sustainable energy mix

Teraco has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with South African-based integrated energy aggregator NOA to supply wind-powered renewable energy to its data centres. This follows last year’s announcement that Teraco had commenced construction on its own 120MW...

Banks boost support for African SMEs

The African Development Bank Group and Standard Bank Group have signed a financial agreement to enhance funding for small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs), and expand trade across Africa. The agreement includes a R3,6-billion investment in a social bond and a...

Have we been wrong about why Mars is red?

The Red Planet’s iconic rusty dust has a much wetter history than previously assumed. This is according to scientists who combined European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA spacecraft data with new laboratory experiments on replica Mars dust. The results suggest that Mars...

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Is your business making the most of Open Source?

When it comes to business applications, Open Source Software (OSS) has become the technology of choice. In fact, according to a Red Hat survey on The State of Enterprise Open Source, 69% of IT professionals indicated that OSS is either highly important or very...

Unexpected business-building benefits of stricter data regulation

Storing data securely and using it appropriately should not be merely a compliance-driven practice; it should be a cornerstone of any business. By Professor Yudhvir Seetharam, head of analytics, insights and research at FNB Business Not only does appropriate data...

SMMEs could gain advantage by using third-party providers

To meet the challenges posed by the pandemic and to contend with a contracting economy, South African businesses need to be agile and seek out opportunities that will accelerate their recovery and growth. One way companies can do this is by leveraging the expertise of...

Cracked hacks: when fun becomes deadly

By June 2021, the Crackonosh cryptojacking malware, had earned threat actors a hefty profit of $2-million. Once in a system, the malware destroyed any antivirus programmes installed and then set about mining cryptocurrency. This malware is one of many that's found its...

Legal firms can save money and improve efficiency

The traditionally conservative, paper-driven legal profession in South Africa is embracing bespoke document management systems and automated processing in an effort to boost productivity, increase efficiencies and elevate client service. This trend is driven by the...

Vodacom deploys new sites in Northern Cape villages

Vodacom Central Region, covering the Free State and Northern Cape provinces, has switched on two new 3G and 4G enabled base station sites in deep rural areas in Kamiesberg Local Municipality, Northern Cape province. The two base stations were deployed in Kamasies and...

Liferay, Riverbird Technology partner on digital transformation

Liferay, an open source software company that assists organisations in building digital experiences, has partnered with Riverbird Technology Partners, a specialist technology and consulting company, to assist businesses in their digital transformation journeys. With...

Mukuru expands in SA

African fintech Mukuru has extended its partnership with Pargo Click and Collect and announced that its many users can now receive their remittances via WICODE at any Shoprite, Checkers or Usave store. Mukuru CEO Andy Jury says that financial inclusion starts by...

Mazars, Neu Capital Africa merge

Mazars corporate finance division and Neu Capital Africa - now rebranded as Cala Capital Africa - have announced the consolidation of their capital raising advisory capabilities to establish Africa's leading mid-market capital raising practice. The partnership will...

Technodyn announces latest update to IFS Cloud

Technodyn International, the exclusive strategic partner for IFS in sub-Saharan Africa, has announced the general availability of the latest update to IFS Cloud. With the new release, the company has added a host of new features and functionality that speed up time to...

Senior Network Administrator

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Senior Network AdministratorQualification:National Diploma Engineering/Information Technology 5+ years; ORB.Eng / B.Sc Hons (Comp Sci/Engineering or related field) with 3+ yearsExperience:Working as a technical...

IT & Desktop Support Technician – from Banking

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOBThe Technician: IT & Desktop Support is responsible for providing desktop support to all business end-users. This 1st line support involves resolving or escalating to the correct personnel, all end-user IT problems related to desktop,...

C# Software Developer (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a crucial role in building, maintaining, and enhancing software applications as your coding talents as a C# Software Developer is wanted by a dynamic Financial Services provider. You will develop new solutions based on business requirements, document...

Senior Network Administrator – Western Cape Cape Town

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Senior Network AdministratorQualification:National Diploma Engineering/Information Technology 5+ years; ORB.Eng / B.Sc Hons (Comp Sci/Engineering or related field) with 3+ yearsExperience:Working as a technical...

C# Software Developer (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Claremont

ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a crucial role in building, maintaining, and enhancing software applications as your coding talents as a C# Software Developer is wanted by a dynamic Financial Services provider. You will develop new solutions based on business requirements, document...

Senior Service Desk Analyst

The Senior Service Desk Analysts are responsible for the day to day ‘business as usual' operationalco-ordination of the team; must have excellent customer care and communication skills as you will be dealing with all levels of customers within company.Qualifications:A...

Senior Analyst Developer (Java)

We're seeking an experienced Senior Analyst Developer to join a high-performing IT team within a leading investment environment. You'll play a key role in designing and implementing advanced technical solutions using Java and related technologies, while ensuring best...

Senior PHP Developer (Hybrid) (PTA)

ENVIRONMENT:Join a High-Impact Development Team Working on Scalable, Modern Web Platforms. They are an experienced Laravel Developer to join their core engineering team working on a national-scale emergency response dispatch platform used across mobile and web...

Senior Service Desk Analyst – Remote Remote

The Senior Service Desk Analysts are responsible for the day to day ‘business as usual' operationalco-ordination of the team; must have excellent customer care and communication skills as you will be dealing with all levels of customers within company.Qualifications:A...

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