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....

Reasoning models not always the best option

The buzz on the generative AI (GenAI) scene is around reasoning - but reasoning models are not without limitations. They require more processing power and more tokens than standard models, making them more expensive. In addition, the need for additional computation...

How enterprise risk management can assess tariff risks

Heads of enterprise risk management (ERM) are well positioned to identify potential tariff impacts for their organisation by assessing their risk in three steps, according to Gartner. The three steps ERM leaders should follow include:  Assess how tariff risks impact...

New cohort named for Google Startups Accelerator

Google has announced the 8th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program, featuring 10 startups from Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda and South Africa that were selected from nearly 1 000 applications. Since its inception in 2018, the Google for Startups...

Engineering solutions dominate Eskom Expo regional event

A sound-following robot; a renewable energy model; a lunch box microwave; and an automated patient paralysis healthcare system were among the innovative research projects showcased at the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists Gauteng South Regional Science Fair. A total of...

Parktown Boys claims JSE Investment Challenge top spot

A team of four pupils from Parktown Boys' High School has claimed the top spot in the Equity Portfolio category for the June edition of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Investment Challenge. The team, 'Trading Titans', consisting of pupils Aarhush Siddapur,...

Campus switch revenues set to plunge

Campus switch sales hit a stratospheric high in 2023 but are expected to come sharply back down to earth in 2024, contracting by 16%. This is according to a new report from Dell'Oro Group, which expects to see a 6% rebound in campus switch revenues in 2025, and then...

Growth, technology trump workers as top business priorities

CEOs ranked workforce as their third most important business priority for 2024 to 2025, behind growth and technology, according to Gartner. Gartner surveyed 416 CEOs and other senior business leaders in July 2023 and October through December 2023 and found that...

Public cloud spend set to double by 2028

Worldwide spending on public cloud services is forecast to reach $805-billion in 2024 and double in size by 2028, according to the latest update to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Software and Public Cloud Services Spending Guide. Although annual...

Execs losing patience with non-return on GenAI investments

At least 30% of generative AI (GenAI) projects will be abandoned after proof of concept by the end of 2025 due to poor data quality, inadequate risk controls, escalating costs, or unclear business value, according to Gartner. Rita Sallam, distinguished vice-president...

ISPA renews call for open access fibre

Residential estates with high-end fibre connectivity are valued by owners and tenants, particularly those with open access fibre infrastructure that provides a neutral platform for Internet service providers (ISPs) to compete with each other. "First prize should be...

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BCX gains Premier CommVault Partnership

BCX it has been awarded Premier Partnership status through the CommVault Advantage Partnership Programme by Commvault. "Delivering customised technology requirements to clients requires a strong, trusted and reliable partner ecosystem," say Frans Basson, acting chief...

Electrocomponents partners with Engineers Without Borders International

Electrocomponents, a global omni-channel solutions partner for industrial customers and suppliers, has signed a one-year partnership agreement with Engineers Without Borders International, a movement that puts global responsibility at the heart of engineering in every...

Citrix appoints new EMEA VP for partner sales

Citrix has announced the appointment of Pilkku Aasma to the position of vice-president: partner sales EMEA. She will be responsible for strengthening the company's commitment to its EMEA partners ecosystem and their long-term success and profitability, and...

Upgraded Fujitsu Lifebooks increase productivity

Fujitsu has introduced upgraded Lifebook models to its Ultra-Mobile Premium Business Family. The Fujitsu Notebook Lifebook U7 series refresh introduces the very latest, 11th generation Intel Core processors and a host of all-round enhancements that take users to the...

Rectron partners with GoDEX to meet label printing demand

Rectron has announced the addition of GoDEX, a manufacturer of label and barcode printers and scanners, to its extensive portfolio, to meet the growing demand for digital label printing and scanning infrastructure. Through this strategic partnership, Rectron will...

Cybersecurity resolutions every business needs in 2021

Being able to retain customer trust has never been more important - or more difficult - following the events of 2020. With so much disarray and widespread changes to working patterns, such as the mass migration to remote working, the job of keeping businesses secure...

Small businesses could become the lifeblood of e-commerce

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) represent a staggering 98% of business in South Africa today. The fact that SMES also employ between 50 and 60% of the country's workforce and are responsible for a quarter of the job growth in the private sector, according to...

Reasons for quickly implementing a B2B e-commerce solution

The global pandemic forced many businesses to change. Companies and employees who had resisted digital innovation suddenly had no choice. By Andre Adendorff, director of presales at Seidor Africa The demand for online sales began to grow as populations were locked...

Cyberattacks the ‘second pandemic’ threatening businesses

After a year in which the Covid-19 pandemic ravaged the world, there's a new cyber-pandemic threatening South African businesses - and the consequences could be just as deadly, as cyber hackers find new ways to attack companies' critical data and information. Speaking...

Project Manager at Mancosa – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available. PROJECT MANAGERCORE PURPOSE MANCOSA is looking for an...

Senior Full Stack .NET Developer (Afrikaans) (PTA)

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge FinTech company based in Pretoria seeks the coding expertise of a Senior Full Stack .NET Developer who will join its team responsible for continuously developing improvements and features. You will design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs...

Software Engineer

Senior Full Stack Engineer - IT Department Overview As part of our rapid expansion, we are seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to drive the delivery and lifecycle management of our software applications. This role is essential to translating complex business...

Software Engineer – Gauteng Waverley

Senior Full Stack Engineer - IT Department Overview As part of our rapid expansion, we are seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to drive the delivery and lifecycle management of our software applications. This role is essential to translating complex business...

Graduate – Information Technology at PnP

IntroductionGraduate 2025 - Launch Your Career With Us!Kickstart your IT career at one of South Africa's most iconic retailers! At Pick n Pay we are on the lookout for graduates with a passion for technology and innovation. Join us to work on impactful digital...

Graduate – Information Technology at PnP – Western Cape Cape Town

IntroductionGraduate 2025 - Launch Your Career With Us!Kickstart your IT career at one of South Africa's most iconic retailers! At Pick n Pay we are on the lookout for graduates with a passion for technology and innovation. Join us to work on impactful digital...

Backend Python Developer (CT – Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is redefining the parking industry by transforming parking lots into smart, digital spaces. Their advanced technology leverages license plate recognition, management software, and digital payments to deliver seamless parking experiences. Based...

Senior Systems Analyst

The Senior Systems Developer will play a key role in the documentation, development, installation, testing, and maintenance of software systems, including integration-related projects. The systems that the Senior Systems Developer creates will help the business be...

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