AI-driven cybercrime moves into operational mainstream

AI, infostealers, vulnerabilities, ransomware, and geopolitical conflict are reshaping organisational risk and compressing the time defenders have to respond, according to Flashpoint’s latest 2026 Global Threat Intelligence Report: Midyear Edition. The threat...

MoonHacker uses NASA data to build lunar digital twins

The barren lunar landscape has some important resources, such as water and minerals like iron and titanium, but extracting and processing them will require special equipment. Where those resources can be found will dictate where to land and how to mine them. To help...

July economic activity reverses two months of decline

South Africa’s economic activity improved in July 2026, following a challenging performance in June and May, according to the PayInc Economic Index. Lower fuel prices provided some relief, while record transaction volumes point to resilient economic activity. However,...

Women embrace AI and narrow the workplace gender gap

South African women are narrowing the artificial intelligence (AI) skills gap with their male counterparts. This is according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for August 2026, based on an analysis of 1,5-million jobseeker profiles. Men account for around two...

Young scientists recognised at Eskom Expo Ekurhuleni

Learners participating in the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists Ekurhuleni regional science fair have been awarded for showcasing ingenuity, dedication, and a strong commitment to making a positive impact on their communities and the environment. The regional science...

IRBA and ISACA in digital auditing MoU

The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) and the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) - South Africa Chapter have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering collaboration between the two organisations. IRBA CEO Imre...

AI video market set to soar

The global AI video market will reach $42,29- billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 35,3% from 2024 to 2030, according to new research from Grand View Research. AI video technologies provide substantial cost savings and efficiency improvements by automating routine...

US tops tech overconsumption with an average 13 devices

Although global spending on tech devices has dropped since the market peak in 2021, consumers worldwide will still pay a shocking $710-billion buying PCs, tablets, and smartphones this year. However, this is only a part of the tech devices an average consumer owns...

New CIO for FNB

FNB has announced the appointment of La-Cell Mouton as the bank's chief information officer (CIO). Mouton joined the bank in 2000 as a developer for the BANKit online banking system. From 2005 to 2007, he was part of a team that migrated the original online banking...

Microsoft issues temporary fix for crashing apps

If you've noticed that Word or Outlook seems to crash a lot while you're typing or spell-checking, you're not alone. Microsoft has identified an issue that causes Microsoft 365 causes crashes in applications like Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365,...

Businesses excited about AI – but there are concerns

Nearly half of customer service teams, over two-fifths of salespeople, and a third of marketers say they've fully implemented artificial intelligence (AI) to augment their work - yet 77% of business leaders cite nagging issues around trusted data and ethics that could...

Karma Automotive goes all-in with Intel

In what's considered a bold move signaling a major shift in automotive development - Karma Automotive, California's first and only ultra-luxury car maker - has announced a sweeping collaboration with Intel to integrate Intel Automotive solutions across its entire...

Formal defences key for application security

Organisations have continued to shore up their application security defences over the last year, according to the 2024 State of Code Security survey, sponsored by OpenText and produced by Dark Reading. "This trend is in essence a response to rising concerns over...

HPE to acquire Morpheus Data

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) yesterday announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Morpheus Data, a pioneer in software for hybrid cloud management and platform operations. Morpheus will enhance HPE GreenLake by providing multi-vendor,...

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New accolades for SA fintech

South African fintech operator SME Snapshot has achieved further recognition in 2020, being selected as part of the Grindstone Accelerator program for high potential technology businesses. Developed to integrate with your accounting system, SME Snapshot is a powerful...

Infobip SA partners with Praekelt Consulting

Infobip has concluded a partnership, under its recently-launched Partner Connect Programme, with Praekelt Consulting. Praekelt designs and builds human-centred digital interfaces that leverage technology to transform businesses. The company delivers products that aim...

What to expect when a parcel arrives at the door

The courier industry was thrust into the spotlight recently after eNCA reported that a jogger had discovered hundreds of Covid-19 test kits dumped on the N2 in the Eastern Cape. The company transporting the goods was prosecuted, and found to be negligent for putting...

Oracle Cloud VMware solution now available

Oracle has announced availability of Oracle Cloud VMware Solution, a dedicated, cloud-native VMware-based environment that enables enterprises to easily move their production VMware workloads to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. Oracle Cloud VMware Solution provides...

Vox debuts email security tailored for small business

Vox has introduced mail security offerings that are specifically targeted at helping small business customers in South Africa better protect their data. Company employees are increasingly being targeted, with hackers using ever more sophisticated methods including...

The evolution of network infrastructure in a brave new world

The 'new normal' has supplanted digital transformation as the phrase of choice in business today. Of course, this is not without its merits, considering that the Covid-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the operating environment. Relying on the network...

Ensure your software provider is protecting your data

In the past few years, privacy breaches around the world have made technology users conscious about the way their data is being used. By Andrew Bourne, regional manager: Africa at Zoho You only need to look at the growth of privacy-centric products like search engine...

Queue management system enables people to maintain a safe distance

RS Components (RS) has introduced the RS Pro Smart-Q queue management system, a high-quality and robust configurable beacon tower that manages the flow of customers and staff, by helping them to move around safely and efficiently in a wide range of retail, commercial...

Covid-19 testing in schools is essential to a safe return

According to the latest figures released by UNESCO, some 1,3-billion learners around the world were not able to attend school or university as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. In South Africa, there has been much discussion about the reopening and closing of...

A closer look at the WastedLocker hijack of Garmin

On 23 July, Garmin, the popular fitness and GPS technology company, was the victim of a crypto-ransomware attack that forced the company's most popular services offline for three days while its internal network and production systems were encrypted and held for a...

Database Manager

Database Management Position Overview:Database Management will spearhead the design, implementation, and governance of enterprise-wide database systems. This role ensures optimal performance, security, and scalability of SQL Server environments while driving...

Senior Business Analyst (ICT-06)

Our esteemed client in Pretoria is urgently looking for a Senior Business Analyst for a 3 year contract / Hybrid Position: Senior person that understands business analysis, but also business systems analysis and process engineeringSenior person that understands...

Senior CCTV/IT Infrastructure Technician

Our client, who has been in the Eastern Cape for the past 70 years supplying control instrument products (CCTV/IP Cameras/T&A/Access) to industry is looking for a qualified and experienced individual to join their team. Requirements:Grade 12Technical training or...

IT Graduate Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:Our client, a global leader delivering innovative solutions, seeks a dynamic and motivated team member to join their high-performing team. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid or office environment, collaborating with a diverse global team...

DevOps Engineer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:Looking for an opportunity to make impactful contributions that benefit society? Joining this dynamic, organised and innovative employer will allow just that, all while earning well and working alongside a global team of specialists. You will be able...

BI Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...

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