Herotel brings Amazon’s Leo satellite services to SA

Kathy Gibson reports – Herotel has signed a distribution agreement with Amazon to bring its Leo Constellation satellite service to South Africa. Set to go live in 2027, South Africa will be among one of the first countries in the world to connect to the low earth...

Social media the top culprit as deepfake fraud grows

Deepfake attacks are growing, and costing people more. Scial media is the main culprit

Muse highlights privacy, copyright issues in AI training

Copyright and privacy issues under the spotlight as Meta withdraws Muse feature

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...

Nazia Pillay takes over at SAP Southern Africa

By Kathy Gibson - Nazia Pillay has been confirmed as the MD of SAP Southern Africa, taking the reins at a particularly crucial time for the IT industry. Technology has seen exponential leaps over the last couple of years, and Pillay points out that SAP customers have...

AI infrastructure drives record semiconductor growth rates

According to the Worldwide Semiconductor Technology and Supply Chain Intelligence service from International Data Corporation (IDC), worldwide semiconductor revenue is expected to reach $800-billion in 2025, growing 17,6% year-over-year from $680-billion in 2024. This...

Lack of privacy makes people want to disconnect

It’s estimated that 67,5% of the global population use the Internet – but many of them would like to ditch it. Compared to 2022, even more people would like to delete themselves from the Internet this year, according to joint research carried out this year by NordVPN...

ITU forum comes up with digital innovation ideas

The Global Innovation Forum held by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has identified key ways to help close the “digital innovation gap”. The suggested approaches, focusing on critical factors from expanding collaboration to attracting investment, are...

Convenience, technology high on passenger wish list

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the results of its 2024 Global Passenger Survey, revealing that travelers continue to prioritise convenience and speed. For a smoother travel experience, they are eager to use biometric identification and...

Telkom, NRF launch tech research funding initiative

Telkom and the National Research Foundation (NRF) have launched the Future Technologies (FutureTech) programme, a new initiative to co-fund technology research grants and the studies of postgraduate students and postdoctoral Fellows, to help drive innovation. The...

South Africans keen on switching to EVs, hybrid cars

More than 40% of South Africans are considering purchasing an electrified vehicle in the next five years, according to a recent survey by Ford, with most preferring hybrid technology. As part of its multi-market research, Ford spoke with South African car owners and...

AI could save $3trn flowing into the shadow economy

Global economies can save $3,13-trillion by using AI to detect and prevent money laundering and terrorist financing, according to the inaugural Napier AI/AML Index. The Napier AI/AML Index, published in partnership with leading research group GlobalData, provides the...

Digital fraud has hit most South African users

In the first half of 2024, 4,9% of all attempted digital transactions where the consumer was located in South Africa were identified as suspected digital fraud, according to TransUnion analysis, which also determined telecommunications, financial services, and...

Poor security awareness drives risk up

Fortinet has released its annual 2024 Security Awareness and Training Global Research Report which highlights the crucial role a cyber-aware workforce plays in managing and mitigating organisational risk. “As threat actors harness new technologies like AI to augment...

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Red Hat Extends adds container platform support for EMEA partners

Red Hat has announced Leading with Containers, an initiative for Red Hat Business Partners in EMEA to help them tap into the growing container platform market. The initiative supports and accelerates the commitment of select Red Hat Business Partners driving the...

Managing performance in the new world of work

We are so used to building things to last. But what about building to adapt? Craig Raath, executive director of 21st Century, shares his thoughts about the new mindset in the workplace, with particular focus on people management. Let's start with an analogy: if a...

B2B ecommerce is changing sales and that’s important

For years, ecommerce has been a disruptive force. All you have to do is take a walk through any city centre and look at how brick and mortar stores are faring. More and more businesses are moving online. By Robbie Kearns, senior regional vice-president of Salesforce...

How to spot digital banking fraud

To prevent becoming the victim of fraudsters, it's vital to be on guard, especially when using transactional, card-based accounts linked to cheque and savings accounts. "The Office of the Banking Ombudsman recently pointed out these transactional accounts are among...

A digitised supply chain necessary for building business efficiency

Cloud technology is driving change and accelerating digital transformation across multiple industries simultaneously. Not only is cloud technology itself evolving at pace, but the way organisations buy and manage software is having to adapt as well. Marilyn Moodley,...

The vital role of managed services for secure networks

The exciting evolution of connectivity will undoubtedly touch every aspect of society and change it for the better. By Mohamed Elsokkary, head of managed services for Gulf countries at Ericsson With the deployment of 5G and the demand for reliable, secure, and robust...

SA’s unemployment stats in context

All countries have their own laws, regulations and policies and this to a very large extent determines the environment within which jobs can be created. By Johann van Tonder, economist at Momentum Investments Should such an environment not be "job creation friendly",...

Dimension Data receives 2021 SAP Pinnacle Award

NTT has received the 2021 SAP Pinnacle Award in the Global Outsourcing Service Partner of the Year category, which recognises its outstanding contributions as an SAP partner. Representing NTT in the Middle East and Africa territory is Dimension Data, who has been...

EOH sells off Sybrin

EOH has entered into a share purchase agreement for the sale of Sybrin to a consortium group comprising of One Thousand & One Voices Management (Mauritius) (1K1V) and Crossfin Technology Holdings (CFTH) and their black economic empowerment partners led by Isaac...

Inject new talent into the factory of the future

There has been a heightened interest in attracting millennials to manufacturing. Besides the need to attract young, digitally-savvy talent to the industry, baby boomers are starting to retire in masses. By Terence Moolman, chief human resources officer at Syspro A...

B-BBEE Analyst

This consulting company is looking for a B-BBEE Analyst to join their dynamic team in Pretoria.Role and ResponsibilitiesInformation gathering, analysing and reporting of B-BBEE information.Support Pre-audits and on-site co-ordinationRequirementsOne to two year...

IT Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town Region

6-month contract with possibility of extension. Location: Western Cape, South Africa- Onsite Reports To: PMO Manager, in America International agribusiness company focusing on trading and grain processing worldwide Salary: Negotiable depending on experience and...

B-BBEE Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria

This consulting company is looking for a B-BBEE Analyst to join their dynamic team in Pretoria.Role and ResponsibilitiesInformation gathering, analysing and reporting of B-BBEE information.Support Pre-audits and on-site co-ordinationRequirementsOne to two year...

Junior Software Developer – Fullstack

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...

Junior Software Developer – Fullstack – Western Cape Foreshore

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...

Full Stack Developer

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...

Network & Systems Engineer at Ntice Search

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

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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