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....

Your next smartphone could be powered by a recycled toaster

For the past 20 years, the consumer electronics playbook has been simple: make it smaller, make it faster, and seal it shut. Manufacturers utilised industrial adhesives, proprietary screws, and integrated designs to create sleek devices that were virtually impossible...

Meta AI emerges as the most data-hungry chatbot 

Meta recently introduced its chatbot app, Meta AI – and it has become the new data king. According to a study by cybersecurity company Surfshark, Meta AI collects user data like no app before. It stands out among all analysed chatbots by collecting 32 out of 35 data...

Sky’s the limit for global space economy

The global space economy market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 4% from $421-billion in 2024 to $511,2-billion in 2029 driven by an increase in the deployment of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, productivity improvements in satellite equipment manufacturing, the...

Digital transformation spend could hit $4trn by 2027

Worldwide spending on Digital Transformation (DX) is forecast to reach almost $4-trillion in 2027, according to the latest update to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Digital Transformation Spending Guide. With artificial intelligence (AI) and...

Hybrid work shown to improve workers’ well-being

A new study by International Workplace Group points to a correlation between adopting hybrid working policies and improved employee well-being. The research examined the impact of hybrid working on the mental and physical health of 1 000 hybrid workers. Four in five...

Quantum Internet poised to revolutionise global connectivity

The advent of the quantum Internet, a revolutionary communication system utilising quantum mechanical principles and qubits instead of binary bits, is poised to redefine global connectivity with unprecedented levels of security and performance, according to...

Share-based employee compensation includes ESG targets

Almost two thirds (60%) of companies around the world who responded to the Global Equity Organisation's (GEO) Global Equity Insights Survey (GEIS) apply environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets to share-based employee compensation. The non-profit body says...

Global lessons could help billions get connected

Lessons learned from efforts to bring wireless communications technologies to remote areas from the Arctic to the Andes could help widen global access to the benefits of the information age. An international team of researchers have published new recommendations on...

Juniper Mist a bright spot amid WLAN market carnage

Wireless LAN (WLAN) revenues plunged by 27% in Q1 2024 as enterprises and distributors digested the large volume of WLAN equipment that was shipped a year ago, according to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group. "While most vendors had sharp contractions in...

Chinese espionage campaign uncovered

Sophos has released a report, "Operation Crimson Palace: Threat Hunting Unveils Multiple Clusters of Chinese State-Sponsored Activity Targeting Southeast Asia", which details a highly sophisticated, nearly two-year long espionage campaign against a high-level...

Newly-discovered ransomware uses BitLocker to encrypt corporate data

Kaspersky has identified ransomware attacks using Microsoft's BitLocker to attempt encryption of corporate files. The threat actors remove the recovery options to prevent the files from being restored and use a malicious script with a new feature: it can detect...

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Innovative tech helps to transform construction

The construction industry is being driven forward by technology innovations that significantly enhance efficiency and productivity on site. Companies that are quick to embrace these advancements will leverage several benefits over the long term that positively impact...

Risk intelligence the key to a sustainable future

Only by building risk intelligent organisations will leaders be able to overcome six distinct global threats identified by the Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA). This is according to Christopher Palm, IRMSA's chief risk advisor, who says: "Leaders at...

5G drives the need for network energy solutions

It is estimated that within five years, the number of connections between people and other people, people and things and things to other things will number more than 100-billion. Add to this the increasing uptake of 5G networks, as well as new services including...

Indwe adopts drones for risk management

Financial services company Indwe Risk Services has adopted risk management technology - and more specifically drone technology - to propel help it identify and understand risk. RiskTech, the latest risk management offering from Indwe, harnesses advanced technology and...

Smart network transformation in a demanding world

Coronavirus has increased the speed and complexity of cost-reduction. So, how can you still achieve infrastructure transformation without upfront investment? Wouter Belmans, director: consulting, at BT, shares his insights. The infrastructure of large organisations is...

What’s after ADSL for home and SME users?

It's officially happening: Telkom is discontinuing its copper line based ADSL service, potentially leaving many home and small-to-medium enterprise (SME) users at a loose end. So where should these subscribers go next and why are they cutting the copper cord anyway?...

Technology in the new FMCG main market normal

Globally, the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market had to quickly adjust to the challenges that came with conducting a business in a world of social distancing, hand sanitiser and masks. By Andrew Dawson, MD of MACmobile Today, most formal retail outlets operate...

Sophos adds cloud visibility features

Sophos has announced that Intercept X for Server Advanced with EDR has been enhanced with powerful cloud visibility features from Cloud Optix. This integration gives customers critical insights into their wider cloud environments, including security groups, hosts,...

SA insuretech updates SaaS solution

South African insuretech Briisk has launched a new version of its Briisk Instant Transaction Platform (ITP). The Briisk ITP is a cloud-based insurance solution that provides reinsurers, insurers, underwriting managers, brokers and agents with the automation of the...

Strengthen information security while working remotely

Many people and companies have transformed the way they work. By Bianca Dafel, security lead at Dell Technologies South Africa To stay productive, they must work remotely with different devices ranging from desktops and laptops to smartphones and tablets. All these...

Software Developer – Gauteng Houghton Estate

Job Title: Java/Spring Software DeveloperCompany: Global Company (In-house Development Team)Location: Fully Remote (Preference for Candidates Based in Gauteng, South Africa)Salary: R55,000 - R70,000 per month (Depending on Experience)Experience: 4+ yearsAbout the...

Specialist Analyst

To oversee the implementation and supervision of the regulatory framework for credit ratings agencies CRAs and financial benchmark administrators FBAs CRAs are primarily regulated and supervised in terms of the Credit Rating Services Act No 24 of 2012 CRS Act and the...

Specialist Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

To oversee the implementation and supervision of the regulatory framework for credit ratings agencies CRAs and financial benchmark administrators FBAs CRAs are primarily regulated and supervised in terms of the Credit Rating Services Act No 24 of 2012 CRS Act and the...

Software Engineer – Manufacturing & Internal Systems

Job Description:We are seeking a Software Engineer with expertise in Python and C# to join our team on a contract basis for 6 to 12 months. The ideal candidate will have experience in software development, specifically within manufacturing, industrial automation, or...

Software Developer – Angular at Datonomy Solutions

We are looking for an exceptional individual to build web applications using Angular 13+ with an enthusiasm for building web front end applications. Be involved in all aspects of development playing a critical role in design, planning, development and deployment. The...

Senior Business Analyst at Resourgenix

WE'RE HIRING: SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST Drive strategic IT solutions in asset management! Constantia, Cape Town, Salary: R900,000 per annum, Permanent Position, Hybbrid working model Who We Are: We are a leading financial services company specializing in asset...

Cybersecurity Specialist (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A reputable Financial Services Group seeks the technical expertise of a Cybersecurity Specialist with at least 5-10 years' experience in a technical hands-on administrative or engineering role responsible for Cybersecurity toolsets. Your role will include...

Senior Business Analyst at Resourgenix – Western Cape Constantia

WE'RE HIRING: SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST Drive strategic IT solutions in asset management! Constantia, Cape Town, Salary: R900,000 per annum, Permanent Position, Hybbrid working model Who We Are: We are a leading financial services company specializing in asset...

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