Enterprises reopening their wallets for SASE spend
Global Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) revenue rose 17% percent year-on-year to $2,6-billion in the first quarter of 2025 propelled by a 21% jump in single-vendor deployments as enterprises prioritised more straightforward purchasing, tighter policy management, and...
Gen Z’s favourite games feature in 19m attempted attacks
Over the course of a year, from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025, Kaspersky detected over 19-million attempts to download malicious or unwanted files disguised as popular Gen Z games. With GTA, Minecraft and Call of Duty among the most exploited, it's clear that...
C-suite execs say AI will impact their businesses
A survey by Gartner has revealed that 62% of CFOs and 58% of CEOs believe that AI will have the most significant impact on their industries in the next three years. The Gartner survey of 247 CEOs and CFOs was conducted to examine CEO and senior business executive...
Trust imperative as consumers face massive challenges
Kathy Gibson reports - The last few years have been challenging for consumers hit by low GDP growth, high unemployment, less disposable income, rapidly-changing technology and climate change. In these circumstances, building trust has never been more important for...
PC market recovery continues
The traditional PC market delivered its second quarter of growth following seven consecutive quarters of decline. According to preliminary results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker, worldwide shipments...
Service robots growing 6x faster than industrial robots
The service robot market has undergone major changes over the past few years with AI and machine learning enabling the development of machines capable of performing a variety of tasks with greater accuracy and efficiency than ever before. As a result, the entire...
Intel Xeon accelerates GenAI workloads with Aible
Intel and Aible, an end-to-end serverless generative AI (GenAI) and augmented analytics enterprise solution, now offer solutions to shared customers to run advanced GenAI and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) use cases on multiple generations of Intel Xeon CPUs....
AMD expands AI solutions with Silo AI acquisition
AMD has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Silo AI, the largest private AI lab in Europe, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $665-million. The agreement is part of the company's strategy to deliver end-to-end AI solutions based on open standards...
Tech layoffs exceed 100 000 since the start of the year
With most tech companies considering layoffs necessary to realign their organisational structure and priorities in preparation for future advancements, more than 100 000 employees in the sector have been culled since the beginning of the year, says research group...
Healthy growth forecast for mobile identity management
The global mobile identity management (MIM) market will reach $16,97-billion by 2030 and grow at a CAGR of 26,8% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Mobile identity management solutions are becoming increasingly important as more...
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Application workloads can’t defy the laws of network physics
In the wake of all that has happened this year, the rate at which application workloads have shifted to the public cloud has significantly accelerated. By Greg McDonald, director: systems engineering at Dell Technologies South Africa According to Flexera's 2020 State...
The rise of self-funded ‘gurus’
With training and skills development budgets being cut across sectors and industries, more and more professionals are reimagining new career paths where they are less dependent on their employers and potentially have more freedom in the future. This ultimately relates...
Nclose achieves ISO 27001 certification
After an 18-month process, cybersecurity technology and services provider Nclose has received its ISO 27001 certification. This enables the company to demonstrate that it manages IT risk in accordance with best practices. The achievement comes as part of Nclose's bid...
JSE offers market data to mainland China
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has entered into an agreement with China Investment Information Services Limited (CIIS) to provide select JSE market data access to local distributors in mainland China. This forms part of the JSE's long-term focus to grow and...
What the pandemic has taught us
The world is still reeling from the enormity of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on our seemingly 'normal' operations and lives. By Craig Kent, head of risk management at Aon South Africa For businesses, there have been significant disruptions in how strategic,...
How remote life has changed the way we work
Undoubtedly, connected technology is playing a key role in allowing employees to continue working, in spite of the current coronavirus pandemic. Yaniv Iarovici, MD: IoT and edge at Western Digital Consequentially, the pandemic has also accelerated the development of...
Move over Black Friday, here comes Green Monday
Black Friday, Cyber Monday and now Green Monday. Retailers would be forgiven for becoming a little breathless with all the shopping events that fall just weeks before the traditional rush of the festive season. But, with some timely action, these shopping holidays can...
Let’s talk cyber hygiene
Organisations in the Covid-19 pandemic era have been forced to look at their security hygiene best practices in order to minimise risk, data leakage and non-compliance, while still allowing for operational flexibility and efficiency. By Stefan van de Giessen, GM:...
Avoid being scammed this Black Friday
Hint: look for a little padlock next to the URL - it indicates that the site is secure, writes Maeson Maherry, CEO of LAWTrust. For discount-hungry customers, online shopping appetite reaches its peak on Black Friday. But while buyers and businesses seek to capitalise...
Bolt boosts e-hailing safety with passenger SOS button
E-hailing service Bolt, which operates in more than 35 towns and cities across South Africa, has boosted its focus on safety by introducing an emergency response button for passengers. The SOS button, located within the Bolt app's Safety Toolkit, enables passengers to...
Financial Systems Functional Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Ladismith
Job Description:The purpose of this role is to ensure that efficient, cost-effective business solutions and processes are in place to address business needs/requirements within the financial services sector. The role facilitates effective and competitive business...
Systems Analyst – Remote
Key Duties and Responsibilities:Lead discovery sessions to map out current system landscapes and dependencies.Analyse application and integration frameworks, with focus on CRM, NOMS, and ticketing systems.Requirement gathering, solution design validation, incident...
Feature Analyst / Business Analyst
An exciting opportunity has arisen with our esteemed client in the financial services industry for a Feature / Business Analyst to join their team either in Cape Town or in Johannesburg. Non-negotiables are:5 years proven experience as a Feature Analyst or Business...
Senior C# Developer
Our client is seeking a Senior C# Developer for a hybrid role in Johannesburg. If you're skilled in building scalable applications and enjoy a flexible work setup, this is the role for you! Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]C#...
SQL Developer – Full Stack
Are you a data wizard with a passion for full-stack development?We're looking for an SQL Developer – Full Stack for a fast-paced, 3-month contract. We're seeking a problem-solver who can optimize databases, develop seamless applications, and deliver high-quality...
Systems Analyst – Remote – Gauteng Braamfontein
Key Duties and Responsibilities:Lead discovery sessions to map out current system landscapes and dependencies.Analyse application and integration frameworks, with focus on CRM, NOMS, and ticketing systems.Requirement gathering, solution design validation, incident...
Feature Analyst / Business Analyst – Gauteng Edenburg
An exciting opportunity has arisen with our esteemed client in the financial services industry for a Feature / Business Analyst to join their team either in Cape Town or in Johannesburg. Non-negotiables are:5 years proven experience as a Feature Analyst or Business...
Senior C# Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is seeking a Senior C# Developer for a hybrid role in Johannesburg. If you're skilled in building scalable applications and enjoy a flexible work setup, this is the role for you! Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]C#...
SQL Developer – Full Stack – Gauteng Midrand
Are you a data wizard with a passion for full-stack development?We're looking for an SQL Developer – Full Stack for a fast-paced, 3-month contract. We're seeking a problem-solver who can optimize databases, develop seamless applications, and deliver high-quality...
Systems Architect and Initiative Lead – Remote
Key Duties and Responsibilities:Develop and lead the stabilisation and modernisation roadmap for critical systems.Evaluate existing integrations and spearhead the transition to a modern, API-driven architecture.Drive the refactoring of monolithic systems, identifying...
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