Global IT spend set for13,5% growth, to $6,31trn

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6,31-trillion in 2026, up 13,5% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “This latest forecast underscores the accelerating momentum in AI infrastructure and advanced memory,” says John-David Lovelock,...

Beware the gap between perceived AI readiness and DR capability

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) data protection is seen as a high priority when implementing AI solutions – but a survey of senior IT decision-makers has revealed a gap between perceived readiness and tested, validated disaster recovery capability. This is among the...

As cost pressures mount, consumers shift spend to essentials

South African consumers are adjusting their financial behaviour in response to ongoing cost pressures, with TransUnion's Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study revealing meaningful shifts in how households spend, save and manage credit. While many households remain under...

Memory and SSD shortage set to impact SA

The memory and SSD crisis is real – and it’s broader and faster‑moving than many in the IT industry expect. This is the stark warning from Craig Nowitz, CEO of Syntech, who recently returned from the Hong Kong electronics shows and a week of factory visits in China....

Huawei debuts next-generation Xinghe updates

Huawei has built an integrated suite of enterprise systems that use the latest technology to connect and secure organisations. Matamela Mashau, chief technology officer: Huawei Sub-Saharan Africa: ICT, network and enterprise, told delegates to Huawei's IP Club in...

CFOs need to rethink the ROI of AI investments

Chief financial officers (CFOs) are misjudging AI investments by treating them as a single ROI problem rather than as a portfolio of very different bets, according to Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company. “AI does not follow one cost curve, and it...

Budget 2026: Things have changed … even if it doesn’t feel like it

Budget 2026 may feel uneventful. Proposed tax hikes were withdrawn, personal income tax brackets were adjusted for inflation, and contribution limits for tax-efficient savings were increased. On the surface, it sounds stable. But according to Therese Grobler, head of...

Budget2026: VAT threshold increase welcomed

Lula has welcomed today’s National Budget Speech (25 February 2026) which included an announcement that the compulsory VAT registration threshold would increase from R1-million to R2,3-million, a reform for which the SME funder has consistently advocated. Lula made a...

Budget 2026: Overhaul of Skills Development Levy and SETAs welcomed

Pnet has welcomed Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s commitment to reforming South Africa's national skills ecosystem in today’s Budget Speech. By Paul Byrne, head of data insights and customer success It was refreshing to hear his acknowledgement that the Skills...

Fraud attacks escalate faster than business defences

South African businesses are facing an unprecedented and rapidly evolving threat from fraud, with two-thirds (66%) reporting a surge in losses over the past year, according to new research commissioned by Experian. The study, conducted by Forrester Consulting, reveals...

AI accountability the new mandate in cybersecurity economics

There’s a critical paradox taking shape around the economics of AI in cybersecurity. While cybersecurity budgets see unprecedented growth, security leaders are racing ahead on AI transformation while falling behind on measurement, justification, and strategic...

Identity attacks in the spotlight

A massive 67% of all incidents investigated by Sophos Incident Response (IR) and Managed Detection and Response (MDR) teams last year were rooted in identity-related attacks. This is among the findings from the company’s 2026 Sophos Active Adversary Report, which...

Altron document solutions buys control of Xtec KZN

Altron Document Solutions (ADS) has acquired a controlling equity stake in Xtec KZN, a document solutions and technology services company based in KwaZulu-Natal. Xtec KZN delivers high-quality managed print services, document management solutions and technology...

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Salesforce partners with OpenAI

Salesforce and OpenAI have announced an expanded strategic partnership, establishing a new generation of employee and consumer experiences powered by Salesforce's Agentforce 360 and OpenAI frontier models. The partnership will let companies access Salesforce's...

Absa partners with Ripple to expand digital asset custody

Absa Bank has announced a strategic partnership with Ripple to provide digital asset custody to its customers in South Africa. Through the partnership, Absa will leverage Ripple’s institutional-grade digital asset custody technology to deliver scalable and secure...

Huge Connect earns Platinum recognition from Teltonika and Yeastar

Huge Connect has been awarded Platinum Partner recognition by Teltonika Networks and Yeastar. In a market where more than 60% of financial transactions rely on ATM networks and 80% of private healthcare practices depend on stable communications, downtime incurs real...

NBA and AWS bring AI-powered stats to basketball fans

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have announced a multi-year partnership that will power the next generation of basketball innovation. Together, they will launch NBA Inside the Game, powered by AWS, a new basketball intelligence...

CCI acquires AviaContact

Business process outsourcing (BPO) and customer experience provider CCI has announced the strategic acquisition of AviaContact, a Europe-based specialist in Travel and Leisure customer engagement solutions. The Travel and Leisure sector is experiencing rapid growth,...

Vertiv supports Nxtra’s expansion in Africa

Vertiv is extending its collaboration with Airtel Africa through its data centre division Nxtra. Starting with Nigeria, the collaboration is a first step in Nxtra’s strategic objective of establishing one of the largest high-capacity data centre networks in Africa,...

NTT Data partners with Fortanix to strengthen security

NTT Data and Fortanix  have announced a global partnership to help enterprises safeguard sensitive data, counter emerging AI threats and prepare for looming post-quantum cryptography challenges. Through the agreement, NTT Data will launch a new...

Vodacom Limpopo fast-tracks digital inclusion

Vodacom Limpopo region has announced an investment of more than R500-million in network infrastructure for the current financial year (FY26). Building on last year’s R414-million commitment, this year’s capital expenditure brings the total investment in radio and...

Nokia extends RAN partnership with Vodafone, Vodacom

Nokia has maintained its role as Vodafone’s strategic partner in Europe and Africa as part of Vodafone’s five-year radio access network (RAN) investment programme. The deal follows Nokia’s recent RAN agreement with VodafoneThree, part of the largest privately funded...

All system go for the NAG BYOC LAN

The BYOC LAN at rAge 2025 is taking place from 5 to 7 December (with an early start on 4 December for Super Pass holders) at the all-new Fourways Mall Level 8 venue in Johannesburg. “By the time the rAge Expo weekend arrives, the mall will be buzzing with holiday...

Mid/Senior Level Front-End Developer – Gauteng Gauteng

Build UI that matters: join a small, people-centric team creating ground-breaking software for mines—with hybrid working in Johannesburg North (Gauteng) and plenty of room to grow your skills and responsibilities.This role is for a mid-to-senior front-end focused C#...

Software Tester / QA Software Tester

Our client who is a leading fuel management solutions service provider is urgently looking to employ an experienced Software Tester/ QA Software Tester at their organizationOur client who is a leading fuel management solutions service provider is urgently looking to...

Software Tester / QA Software Tester – Gauteng Primrose

Our client who is a leading fuel management solutions service provider is urgently looking to employ an experienced Software Tester/ QA Software Tester at their organizationOur client who is a leading fuel management solutions service provider is urgently looking to...

Senior Data Analyst

An established management firm specializing in online media, digital marketing, and e-commerce solutions with over two decades of experience is seeking a Senior Data Analyst who will bridge the gap between raw data and strategic execution. You will partner with...

Senior Data Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

An established management firm specializing in online media, digital marketing, and e-commerce solutions with over two decades of experience is seeking a Senior Data Analyst who will bridge the gap between raw data and strategic execution. You will partner with...

Full Stack Senior Developer

Role OverviewAn established technology-driven organization is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to design, build, and deploy scalable applications using Microsoft technologies and Azure cloud services.This role involves hands-on development across both front-end...

IT Helpdesk Technician – Gauteng Primrose

Our client who is a leading fuel management solutions service provider is urgently looking to employ an experienced IT Helpdesk Technician at their organizationOur client who is a leading fuel management solutions service provider is urgently looking to employ an...

Product Associate / Business Analyst

Our client is looking for a Product Associate / Business Analyst who has an eye for detail and a genuine passion for Fintech. The successful candidate will work alongside the Product Manager to support the full product development lifecycle. You will be responsible...

Product Associate / Business Analyst – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Our client is looking for a Product Associate / Business Analyst who has an eye for detail and a genuine passion for Fintech. The successful candidate will work alongside the Product Manager to support the full product development lifecycle. You will be responsible...

IT Field Technician

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