Ransomware is alive and well – and companies are paying up
Companies are still paying up to get their data back after a ransomware incident – at almost 50%, this is the second-highest rate in the six years that Sophos has been running its annual State of Ransomware report. The good news is that they are often paying less that...
May 2025 sees continued salary moderation
The average take-home pay slowed for the third consecutive month in May 2025, according to the latest BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), which tracks approximately 3,8-million salary earners in South Africa. This trend reflects the impact of a subdued economic...
Telecoms are cyber attackers’ prime targets
Telecoms, mass media and construction development companies were the top cyberattack targets in the first half of 2024, says Kaspersky, with telecoms facing the greatest number of incidents - likely due to attackers' interest in sensitive data and trusted...
New report delves into quantum trends
Quantum technology exists in unsuspecting places, including cameras, computers, and smartphones. While quantum technology research has existed in various forms for over a hundred years, the 21st century has an increased effort towards commercialisation, and the market...
July 2024 sets new heat records
Earth's hottest day since records began in the 19th century was 22 July 2024, according to a NASA analysis of global daily temperature data. The previous two days, 21 July and 23 July of this year, also exceeded the previous daily record, set in July 2023. These...
Strong start to Q3 as July PMI surges to 52.4
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) increased by 6.7 points to 52.4 in July 2024, up from 45.7 in June 2024, reflecting a solid start to the third quarter following a weak May and June. The survey results show that both domestic and global...
AI-enhanced malicious attacks again a top emerging risk
Concern about artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced malicious attacks again topped Gartner's emerging risk rankings in the second quarter of 2024. Additionally, new concerns regarding soft ransomware targets are also coming to the forefront of enterprise risks....
Phenomenal growth forecast for Gen AI smartphones
The future of the smartphone industry is set to be transformed as worldwide generative AI (GenAI) smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 363,6% YoY in 2024 to 234,2-million units, according to a new International Data Corporation (IDC) forecast. This represents 19%...
Nominations open for 2024 IITPSA President’s Awards
Nominations are now open for the Institute of Information Technology Professionals (IITPSA) President's Awards - which this year includes a new award category for IITPSA members - and which will encompass the theme of "Celebrating leaders in ethical digital...
Cloud-based solutions driving network security growth
The worldwide network security market - including firewall, SSE, traditional SWG appliance, WAF, and ADC segments - is expected to grow to nearly $40-billion by 2028, according to a new report from Dell'Oro Group. This growth will be driven by a significant shift in...
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Wall Street Journal recognises Kyocera as sustainably managed
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The changing face of customer service in a post-pandemic economy
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The difference between data governance and data stewardship
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Argility Technology Group becomes Google Cloud Build Partner
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Acronis announces new reseller and service provider cloud-focused #CyberFit Partner Programme
Global cyber protection Acronis has expanded its Acronis #CyberFit Partner Programme, placing increased emphasis on supporting partner development, particularly for cloud-based services. The programme will reward service providers and resellers for their expertise,...
Assessing the director: a CV is only tip of the iceberg
State capture, defined as "seeking to influence the formation of laws in order to protect and promote influential private interests", and its resultant Zondo Commission, continues to shock South Africans from all walks of life. Signium's corporate governance...
Trends shaping the cybersecurity outlook for 2021
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Ukheshe, KCB partner to boost East African payment services
In an initiative that will see the growth and development of payment services within the East Africa region, digital fintech platform provider Ukheshe,has announced the conclusion of a new agreement with the Kenya-based lender KCB Bank Kenya. Through the agreement,...
SAP CRM Technical Consultant / Developer
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