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...

Mission on to catch and lift a sinking satellite

NASA NASA is attempting to stop a space observatory from dropping to earth. The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is NASA’s astrophysics multitool, capable of quickly observing a wide range of cosmic objects in visible, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray light. All...

GenAI smartphone spend to pass $298bn this year

Worldwide end-user spending on generative AI (GenAI) smartphones is projected to total $298,2-billion by the end of 2025, according to Gartner. It will represent 20% of total AI end-user spending in 2025. Gartner defines GenAI smartphones as devices equipped with a...

These are the technologies shaping government AI adoption

Sovereign AI and AI agents are expected to shape public sector adoption of AI within the next two to five years, according to Gartner. Both have reached the Peak of Inflated Expectations on the 2025 Gartner Hype Cycle for Government Services. Gartner Hype...

Fraud accounts for a quarter of SA’s financial crime

Fraud has been the most frequently recorded type of financial crime in South Africa – accounting for 26% according to an analysis by LSEG Risk Intelligence. The research showed that control or regulation violations and theft and embezzlement took second and third...

AI agents step up as consumer trust slips

Consumer trust in companies is at a record low – but artificial intelligence (AI)  is raising the stakes for brands, according to Salesforce’s latest State of the AI Connected Customer research. Today, 60% of consumers believe that advances in AI make trust even more...

Supply chain risks under the spotlight

A big majority of organisations were negatively impacted by a supply chain cyber breach over the past 12 months, each suffering 3,7 breaches on average. This is among the findings of BlueVoyant’s fifth annual global survey into supply chain cyber risk management. The...

NIS2 compliance comes at a cost

With NIS2 implementation now underway across the EU, a new Censuswide survey commissioned by Veeam Software reveals the significant impact on businesses as they adapt to this key cybersecurity directive. The study found that, while most IT leaders are confident about...

Equipment buy-back rate set to change

Xperien has urged businesses to start preparing for important buy-back rate changes in 2025. These changes stem from the introduction of Windows 11, the rise of AI-enabled devices, and increasing environmental concerns about outdated equipment. Wale Arewa, CEO of...

Kaspersky identifies signs of AI in phishing attacks

Cybercriminals are increasingly using large language models (LLMs) to generate content for large-scale phishing and scam attacks, Kaspersky’s AI Research Center experts have discovered. As threat actors attempt to generate fraudulent websites in high volumes, they...

AMD, Fujitsu partner on sustainable AI infrastructure

AMD and Fujitsu have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to form a strategic partnership to create computing platforms for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC). The partnership, encompassing aspects from technology development to...

Nvidia Ethernet accelerates xAI’s supercomputer

xAI’s Colossus supercomputer cluster, comprising 100 000 Nvidia Hopper GPUs, achieved this scale by using the Nvidia Spectrum-X Ethernet networking platform, which is designed to power multi-tenant, hyperscale AI factories using standards-based Ethernet, for its...

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Continental uses supercomputer to drive basic research

Continental, the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) and the École Normale Supérieure de Lyon in France have received a grant worth 43-million core hours of supercomputer time for their joint basic research project. The project, which aims to drive fundamental...

Warm up those cold calls in the era of POPIA

The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) has set down firm frameworks that companies have to abide by to avoid fines, criminal persecution and potential reputation loss. Breaching the rules and regulations outlined by this Act can have serious financial...

Navigating internet usage and safety against digital predators

Unfortunately, we face a grim reality around sexual abuse online against children. The question remains: How can parents identify and address the problem and how do we better navigate internet usage and safety for our children? By Richard Frost, head of network and...

Digital crucial for bridging the insurance gap

In South Africa, the divide between rural and urban citizens is significant. By Greg Gatherer, account manager of Liferay According to research from the Treasury Department, rural areas have much lower GDP per capita levels and higher rates of unemployment. They also...

Dismissing employees for not observing workplace Covid-19 protocols

Two recent decisions from labour dispute resolution forums have dealt with discipline of employees for failing to observe Covid-19 protocols - one dismissal was found to be fair while the other unfair. Understanding the circumstances and differentiators of these two...

How close are we really to the Internet of the future?

The Internet has changed our lives, transforming the way we work, learn and have fun. During the pandemic, network traffic increased between 25% and 45%: 100 countries adopted confinement plans, 1,2-billion students switched to online learning and 60% of companies had...

Pinnacle introduces Cybersecurity Solutions

Leading ICT distributor Pinnacle is excited to introduce the launch of their new Cybersecurity division – Cybersecurity Solutions. The launch of Pinnacle’s cybersecurity offering comes as digital transformation for many organisations is still very much on-going,...

Working from home impacts communication

With the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic many employees suddenly found themselves working from home and with it - flexibility and autonomy, a perk that many had desired for years, becoming an overnight reality. Helene Vermaak, business director at corporate culture...

The true health of your cloud

There is nothing like a routine check-up to put your mind at ease. This was the thinking of a financial services company last year except the check-up was with a doctor of a different kind, one that checks your cloud health. By Kim Furman, marketing manager of...

Senior Systems Analyst at Reverside

Reverside is seeking a skilled and experienced Senior System Analyst to join our dynamic IT team. This role requires a seasoned professional who can transform complex business initiatives into world-class IT solutions. The senior systems analyst is responsible to...

SAP ABAP Developer – 0974 – Gauteng Pretoria

SAP ABAP Developer ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Experience in the following modules.SAP ABAP, UI5, SAP Fiori, S4HanaSAP ABAP Certification6+ years of practical experience (relevant projects)Functional exposure to SAP logistics and planning modulesProblem Solving...

Senior Systems Analyst at Reverside – Gauteng Gauteng

Reverside is seeking a skilled and experienced Senior System Analyst to join our dynamic IT team. This role requires a seasoned professional who can transform complex business initiatives into world-class IT solutions. The senior systems analyst is responsible to...

BI Developer at Ntice Search

Our client, a recognized leader in the pharmaceutical industry, is seeking a skilled and motivated Business Intelligence (BI) Developer to join their expanding teamThis is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining...

Project Manager – Software Development at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and manage complex software development projects from inception to delivery. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), exhibit mastery in...

BI Developer at Ntice Search – Gauteng Gauteng

Our client, a recognized leader in the pharmaceutical industry, is seeking a skilled and motivated Business Intelligence (BI) Developer to join their expanding teamThis is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining...

Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Business Analyst to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions, with a focus on front-end applications. The role requires strong...

Intermediate Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Role PurposeAs an Intermediate Business Analyst, you'll bridge business needs and technology, driving value for The Client. Your expertise will transform complex business requirements into clear, actionable technical solutions, ensuring seamless integration and...

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