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...

AI orchestration meets real-world zero-day exploits

A recent executive insight blog examined the idea of a “brain” behind next-generation cyberattacks: an orchestration and abstraction layer coordinating large numbers of specialised AI agents to launch complex operations at scale. That architecture was already...

Vumacam takes to the skies

Vumacam is partnering with Drone Force to step up crime prevention and monitoring in South Africa. Drone Force deploys CAA-compliant unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) housed in docking stations that enable remote operation. These “drone-in-a-box” solutions can launch,...

Euro spending on AI to hit $133bn

According to a new forecast from the Worldwide AI and Generative AI Spending Guide published by International Data Corporation (IDC), European spending on artificial intelligence (AI) is projected to reach $133-billion by 2028, growing at a compound annual growth rate...

Expect short-term market volatility after US elections

Despite the hype around the widely-publicised build-up to the US election, numerous analysts and high-profile investors are downplaying the impact of the election outcome on global markets.  Speaking on whether he thinks the ripple effects will be large enough to...

Brain drain worsens SA’s significant skills gap

Kathy Gibson reports – The global digital economy is driving a growing need for IT skills – and this is exacerbating the many skills challenges facing the South African market. This is among the headline findings of the latest Institute of IT Professionals of South...

Digital initiatives still fail to meet expectations

On average, only 48% of digital initiatives enterprise-wide meet or exceed their business outcome targets. This is one of the findings from Gartner’s annual global survey of more than 3 100 CIOs and technology executives, and more than 1 100 executive leaders outside...

Chain of thought prompting jobs in demand

Chain of thought (CoT) prompting is a technique that enhances the capabilities of large language models (LLMs) by guiding them through a structured thought process. With the increasing demand for advanced AI applications, several job opportunities are emerging in this...

AI facial filters could change who we find attractive

We can use them to alter lighting, smooth out our complexion and even change our hair colour, but now researchers have found that artificial intelligence (AI) facial filters, when used in real time, could even have the power to influence who we are attracted to. A new...

Google increases investment in African AI skills

Google has announced it will provide $5,8-million in Google.org funding to support foundational AI and cybersecurity training this year across Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa. According to Google president: EMEA Matt Brittin, the funding will support organisations...

Magnets are reshaping rare earth supply, demand, recovery

The EU, US, Japan, and numerous other regions identify rare earth elements as critical materials due to growing supply risks and their increasing economic importance in the green transition. Although critical rare earth elements have diverse technology applications –...

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Learning Machines partners with Databricks

Learning Machines, a consulting firm specialising in machine learning, big data engineering and cloud services, has partnered with data and AI company Databricks, to drive business value by unifying data and artificial intelligence (AI). Learning Machines has been...

How has 4IR changed customer service?

Alan Yates, customer excellence lead at Roche Diagnostics, discusses the current customer landscape in terms of providing products and services to resellers. COVID-19 lockdown escalated change; the most obvious of which is that digital meeting spaces have made access...

How has 4IR changed customer service?

Alan Yates, customer excellence lead at Roche Diagnostics, discusses the current customer landscape in terms of providing products and services to resellers. COVID-19 lockdown escalated change; the most obvious of which is that digital meeting spaces have made access...

Structure reward packages to win employee approval

As Covid-19 continues to impact the economy, organisations are asking how they can structure employee remuneration packages optimally and more tax efficiently. This is the word from Tanya Tosen, tax and remuneration specialist at Remuneration Consultants, who...

TransUnion’s SA virtual global capability services Canadian market

Barely two months after opening its virtual doors, TransUnion's South Africa Global Capability Centre (GCC) has started providing support to the company's Canadian business and customers. The GCC's head, Avesh Singh, says the go-live was a 'major milestone' in the...

Fintech invests into FundingHub to boost SME funding

Finch Technologies, a Cape-based fintech focused on creating better fintech ecosystems, has made a further significant investment to become the majority shareholder in South African marketingplace FundingHub, following a previous investment in 2019. "We made a second...

IFS completes the acquisition of Axios Systems

IFS has concluded the acquisition of Axios Systems. The transaction, which was initially announced in March 2021, combines two pioneers of the service management space: IFS, with its leadership in Field Service Management and Axios Systems, with its strength in IT...

Changes to the Datatec board

Datatec has announced that Maya Makanjee, independent non-executive director, will become chairman of the board in succession to Stephen Davidson on 1 March 2022. Makanjee joined the Datatec board on 1 November 2018. She has considerable experience as an executive and...

Networks Unlimited achieves B-BBEE Level 1 rating

Networks Unlimited has been certified as a Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Level 1 contributor. This rating comes a year after the company was previously recognised as a Level 2 contributor. CEO Anton Jacobsz comments, "As a company that is committed...

Scalable storage appliances underpin digital transformation

The journey to digital transformation has become more vital than ever before, with the Covid-19 pandemic accelerating the pace of change. Businesses of all types have undergone massive shifts over the past year, as they move squarely into a new, data-driven, era. But...

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Junior Software Developer - Fullstack Join a Growing Legal Tech Team Driving Innovation in Financial Litigation Tools Cape Town Foreshore Offices | Market Related | 9 - 5 UK Hours About Our Client Our client is a leading provider of technology solutions for the legal...

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About the RoleWe are seeking a talented and driven Full Stack Developer with hands-on experience in modern JavaScript development and containerized cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across the stack, from building responsive UIs to...

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Our Client is looking for a Service, Networking & Connectivity Engineer with strong technical expertise and a proactive approach to infrastructure management. You'll play a critical role in monitoring and maintaining our IT systems, ensuring high availability and...

Full Stack Developer – Western Cape Century City

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Our Client is looking for a Service, Networking & Connectivity Engineer with strong technical expertise and a proactive approach to infrastructure management. You'll play a critical role in monitoring and maintaining our IT systems, ensuring high availability and...

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Senior Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town Region

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Senior Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team in Cape Town, on an initial 12-month contact onsite.Responsibilities:Establish necessary Program/Project Governance and structures.Facilitate the process for Business Case development and approval.Ensure...

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