Employees are the biggest cyber threat – and it will only get worse

South Africa experienced a 46% increase in insider cyber risk in 2026, surpassing the global average of 44%. What’s more, 63% of South African companies surveyed expect insider‑driven data losses to increase as growing numbers of disgruntled employees are resorting to...

Interconnected systems at risk of a digital pandemic

Are we ready for solar storms, submarine cable cuts, satellite disruptions, and extreme weather to disrupt communication networks and potentially trigger a “digital pandemic"? A new report – “When digital systems fail: The hidden risks of our digital world​" –...

CEOs are reshaping C-suite roles for the AI era

The accelerating pace of artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing CEOs to redesign how C-suite roles are structured to drive greater business impact across the enterprise. In the foreword of a new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, IBM...

Net salaries hold steady for now, but uncertainty looms

The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of approximately 2,1-million South African earners, edged higher in March 2026. Remaining above year-ago levels, the data points to a stabilisation in net salaries over the first quarter of...

Scientists find ties between Earth’s oxygen and magnetic field

For 540-million years, the ebb and flow in the strength of Earth's magnetic field has correlated with fluctuations in atmospheric oxygen, according to a newly released analysis by NASA scientists. The research suggests that processes deep inside the Earth might...

The future of analytics in the AI era

Seventy-five percent of new analytics content will be contextualised for intelligent applications through generative AI (GenAI) by 2027, enabling composable connection between insights and actions, says Gartner. Addressing delegates at the Gartner Data & Analytics...

Metaverse market to reach $936,6bn by 2030

The global metaverse market size is expected to reach $936,6-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 43,9% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is poised for expansion, driven by rising demand across diverse sectors such as...

Robust security key as healthcare increases reliance on tech

The healthcare industry is increasingly dependent on digital technologies and interconnected medical devices, which has heightened the importance of cybersecurity. Given the growing dependence on technology in healthcare, there is a pressing need for increased...

Weather-related natural disasters on the rise

Over the last decade, the frequency of natural disasters in Africa has steadily increased, rising from 32 incidents in 2014 to 56 occurrences in 2023, mainly due to floods, in 29 countries where data is available. It is estimated that African governments spent...

Opportunity as tech, AI stocks tumble

The market turbulence, which saw major US stock indices experience their worst day in over 18 months last Wednesday (24 July 2024), created a buying opportunity for savvy investors, particularly in the technology and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors. Nigel Green,...

Accelerated growth for Chinese smartphones

According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, China's smartphone shipments grew 8,9% year over year (YoY) to 71,6-million units in 2Q24. The third consecutive quarter of growth led to...

Carbon capture, storage market set to hit $5,61bn

The global carbon capture and storage market size is expected to reach $5,61-billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 7,3% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. This growth is attributed to the presence of favorable government policies...

Webb images show a cold exoplanet 12 light-years away

An international team of astronomers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have directly imaged an exoplanet roughly 12 light-years from Earth. While there were hints that the planet existed, it had not been confirmed until Webb imaged it. The planet is...

E-commerce hubs drive up air pollution

An unexpected side effect of e-commerce is the increase in air pollution - particularly nitrogen oxide - around warehousing hubs. This is among the findings a new study, funded by NASA and published in Nature, that aimed to measure the air pollution associated with...

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Explore Data Science Academy debuts Data Engineering course online

Explore Data Science Academy has added Data Engineering to its online training offerings. The 12-month course will provide applicants with the specific skill set required to become data engineers - a key role in the successful digital transformation of a business....

RoomRaccoon named world’s Best Hotel Management System

For the second year in a row Hotel Tech Report announced that RoomRaccoon has been awarded the prestigious HotelTechAward as Best Hotel Management System in the World. Besides being recognised as the number one Hotel Management System, RoomRaccoon was also awarded...

AI changing dynamics of healthcare

Globally, healthcare organisations have accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) with the ones still implementing frameworks planning to go live within 24 months. Hardly surprising given the improved consumer engagement that result from the technology. By...

CIOs should digitally remaster their supply chains for resilience

Forrester research has found that companies with high levels of digital maturity are four times more likely to achieve double-digit revenue growth. To meet the challenges of a second wave of digital disruption, where technologies like mobile, cloud and analytics are...

Trends that will shape 5G mobile data in 2021

Blinding encryption protocols, five-times mobile cloud gaming data traffic, a refocused 5G core and "seven-day weekend" traffic after people switched to lockdown home working are among the trends impacting mobile data in 2021. These are among the insights gathered by...

The fourth wave of cloud is imminent

The first wave of cloud saw organisations sprint to the cloud, lured by promises of cost savings and business agility. By Lori MacVittie, principal technical evangelist: office of the CTO at F5 This was followed by the emergence of the multi-cloud and the subsequent...

Routed achieves VMware Principal Partner status

Vendor-neutral cloud infrastructure provider Routed has achieved VMware Principal Partner Status as a Cloud Provider. The Principal Partner Status as a Cloud Provider reflects Routed's levels of competency achieved to date, revenue and overall presence in the VMware...

New chief digital officer for Seacom

Seacom has announced that its current chief technical officer (CTO), Claes Segelberg, has resigned. Segelberg has been with the ICT company almost since its inception in 2009 and has contributed nine years of service to Seacom. Prenesh Padayachee, former CTO at...

Nutanix appoints Rob Tribe as new VP

Nutanix has announced the appointment of Rob Tribe as vice-president: systems engineering, for the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) region. Promoted from his previous position as Senior Director, Systems Engineering, Rob Tribe has been appointed at Nutanix's...

How to tune Telegram to be as private and secure as possible

When discussing the privacy and security of messenger apps, one needs to understand that the Telegram's functionality goes beyond the simple messages exchange and has many surprising features. With Telegrams' user-base exceeding over 500 million active monthly users...

Senior Systems Analysts – Gauteng Braamfontein

Sourcing of Systems Analysts ideally with International Banking experience in Cross Border Payments (see attached job spec). Rate [URL Removed] - [URL Removed] per hour. 12 Months (Pay rate - [URL Removed] Desired Skills: cross-border payment systems Forex Finsurv...

Lead .Net Developer

We are looking for a Senior or Lead .Net Developer to join our team and Lead the way in software development and deliver cutting-edge solutions. Someone with both Web and Mobile (.Net Maui) Development experience. Should you be interested in this opportunity, and the...

Project Manager

Is this you? You are a strategic thinker, an excellent communicator, and a natural leader. You thrive in a high-performance environment and are passionate about delivering projects on time, within scope and budget. You combine your engineering expertise with an astute...

UI/UX Designer (with Front-End Development Knowledge)

We are looking for a skilled and creative UI/UX Designer with front-end development experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about creating intuitive and engaging digital experiences. You'll work closely with developers, product managers,...

Lead .Net Developer – Gauteng Midrand

We are looking for a Senior or Lead .Net Developer to join our team and Lead the way in software development and deliver cutting-edge solutions. Someone with both Web and Mobile (.Net Maui) Development experience. Should you be interested in this opportunity, and the...

Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Is this you? You are a strategic thinker, an excellent communicator, and a natural leader. You thrive in a high-performance environment and are passionate about delivering projects on time, within scope and budget. You combine your engineering expertise with an astute...

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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