SA has world’s highest cyberattack rate, identity visibility gap

South African companies have significant gaps in workforce password security, underscoring growing risks as they contend with rising cyber threats, increasing regulatory pressure, and limited visibility into user identities and access. This is according to a new study...

AI-enabled attacks drive ransomware surge

Cybercrime no longer functions as a series of isolated campaigns. Today, it operates as a system, with malicious hackers operating across an end-to-end life cycle and compressing the attack life cycle with shadow agents. This is the headline finding from the 2026...

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​" –...

Pinnacle signs up as IBM’s second distributor in SA

Looking to leverage the vendor’s innovations in AI, hybrid cloud, data analytics, and cybersecurity, Pinnacle ICT has signed to become IBM’s second major distributor in South Africa. At the heart of this collaboration is Pinnacle’s mission to provide businesses with...

CEOs believe their executive teams lack ‘AI savvy’

Only 44% of CIOs are deemed by their CEOs to be “AI savvy” according to a survey by Gartner.The Gartner CEO and Senior Business Executive Survey of 456 CEOs and other senior business executives worldwide was conducted from June to November 2024 and measured CEOs'...

The importance of ethical practice in IT

Amid an increased focus on the importance of ethical practice in IT among members of the professional ICT community, the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has released a short video to illustrate just how important ethics in ICT...

Intel Gaudi, Xeon and AI PC accelerate Meta Llama 3 GenAI workloads

Meta has launched Meta Llama 3, its next-generation large language model (LLM). Effective on launch day, Intel has validated its AI product portfolio for the first Llama 3 8B and 70B models across Intel Gaudi accelerators, Intel Xeon processors, Intel Core Ultra...

Top government technology trends for 2024

Gartner has identified the top five government technology trends for 2024 that can guide public sector leaders to deliver better, faster, and increasengly more cost-effective citizen services. "Escalating global turmoil, continual cyberthreats and the adoption of AI...

SA young scientists showcase pioneering research

Research projects by South African young scientists that aim to address the country's energy crisis, and determine the extent to which artificial intelligence (AI) can be ethically monitored, amongst others, will be showcased at this year's International Science...

New DuneQuixote cyberespionage targets government entities

Kaspersky researchers have discovered an ongoing malicious campaign initially targeting a governmental entity in the Middle East. Further investigation uncovered more than 30 malware dropper samples actively employed in this campaign, allegedly expanding the...

Formal approval could see crypto soar in SA

Cryptocurrencies currently form a small portion of total investment capital in South Africa managed by fund managers, wealth managers, and financial advisors. However, the recent approval by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of several financial service...

AI sets next wave of insurance disruption in motion

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been instrumental in shaping the insurance industry for the past few years and insurance providers have integrated AI models with established methodologies from the actuarial sciences to enhance risk analysis and streamline claim...

Managed services deals tipped to increase in 2024

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Services Contract Database, about 1 800 managed services deals were signed in 2023 worth more than $100-billion in contract value. Although the total number of deals declined compared to 2022, the average deal size...

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African capital market activity declines in 2019

Overall, African equity capital market (ECM) activity in 2019 declined sharply both in volume and value from 2018, with 2019 posting the lowest proceeds raised in ten years. The general slowdown in equity markets was largely driven by a series of macroeconomic factors...

SweepSouth steps outdoors

After more than five years of connecting domestic workers with clients for homes and businesses, online cleaning service SweepSouth is diversifying its offering to customers with the launch of SweepSouth Outdoor. With bookings currently available through the...

US government employees ignorant on ransomware

IBM Security has released the results of a new poll of US city and state employees which examines their preparedness for dealing with cyberattacks. The study found that 73% of government employees surveyed are concerned about impending ransomware threats to cities...

Vox offers improved security with IoT fencing

Vox has introduced an Internet of Things (IoT) solution that helps better protect areas such as residential, commercial and industrial estates, by providing notifications when boundary fences have been cut or tampered with. "The Vox Fence Tamper solution acts as an...

How speech analytics can improve business performance

Even though the speech analytics market is expected to see a compound annual growth rate of more than 18% through 2022, confusion still remains around its benefits and use cases - especially for South African organisations operating contact centres. By Gerrit de...

Trends shaping the insurance sector

Across the globe, trends in technology, economics and socioeconomics are culminating to disrupt the way entire industries operate and deliver products and services to consumers. By Carl Moodley, chief underwriting and claims officer; Stuart Forbes, chief risk and...

Data management automation imperative in a skills-scarce environment

The days of trying to convince the C-suite of the imperative of a comprehensive digitalisation roadmap are well and truly over. By Kate Mollett, regional manager for Africa at Veeam There doesn't appear to be a CEO in the world who doesn't appreciate the immense...

Ericsson Spectrum Sharing commercially available

Ericsson has announced that its unique dynamic spectrum sharing solution is commercially available, allowing communications service providers to quickly and cost-effectively launch 5G on a nationwide scale. Ericsson Spectrum Sharing allows both 4G and 5G to be...

Embrace hyper-automation for business growth

Hyper-automation is considered to be one of the most important trends in the ICT sector today. Rousseau Kluever, managing client partner at Decision Inc. Companies looking to increase the momentum of their digital transformation journeys must embrace this if they are...

Don’t bother with testing – it’s fine

What's the point of quality assurance (QA) and testing? Isn't it just another block in the road to product delivery? Doesn't it just add more hours between innovation and delivery? The answer is yes. If it's done with the right intent, testing is going to take time...

IT Technician (JHB) – Gauteng Randburg

ENVIRONMENT:A strong technical & solutions-driven IT Technician is sought by a dynamic provider of Structured & Wireless Solutions to join its Joburg team. You will be responsible for delivering 1st Line Support for networked computers, managing hardware, LAN,...

Solutions Architect – 2025_9 – Remote Remote

SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT - 9 MONTHS CONTRACTAre you a visionary with a passion for building cutting-edge solutions?Do you thrive on transforming complex challenges into elegant, scalable systems?Our client in the Mining Industry is looking for a Solutions Architect to join...

Junior Software Developer

Junior Software Developer / Full Stack DeveloperRevolutionize asset maintenance with cutting-edge tech!R 300,000 - R 440,000 per annumJoin a leading energy sector innovator dedicated to data-driven maintenance solutions. This role offers the chance to work on...

Lead Developer

Are you a seasoned developer with a passion for leadership and innovation? We're seeking a talented and motivated Lead Developer to join our growing team. As the Lead Developer, you'll play a critical role in leading a team of developers and delivering high-quality...

SQL Developer

We are looking for a SQL Developer to join our team [Email Address Removed] a SQL Developer you will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and managing SQL databases that support our various applications and systems. You will work closely with cross-functional...

Junior Software Developer – Western Cape Western Cape

Junior Software Developer / Full Stack DeveloperRevolutionize asset maintenance with cutting-edge tech!R 300,000 - R 440,000 per annumJoin a leading energy sector innovator dedicated to data-driven maintenance solutions. This role offers the chance to work on...

Lead Developer – Gauteng Gauteng

Are you a seasoned developer with a passion for leadership and innovation? We're seeking a talented and motivated Lead Developer to join our growing team. As the Lead Developer, you'll play a critical role in leading a team of developers and delivering high-quality...

SQL Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

We are looking for a SQL Developer to join our team [Email Address Removed] a SQL Developer you will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and managing SQL databases that support our various applications and systems. You will work closely with cross-functional...

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