European AI spend to hit $290bn by 2029
European spending on artificial intelligence will reach $290-billion in 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33,7% from 2025 to 2029, according to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide AI and Generative AI Spending...
What are the dangers and alternatives as Instagram drops end-to-end encryption?
Meta recently announced that Instagram will roll back end-to-end encryption for app messages starting next month (8 May 2026). As users consider shifting their conversations to other, more secure platforms, cybersecurity experts warn that staying in Meta's ecosystem...
Businesses brace for long-term impacts from Iran conflict
Kathy Gibson reports - Even if the conflict in the Middle East were to end tomorrow, the long-term impacts will continue to dog the world for months. That’s the key takeaway from KPMG’s latest Global Economic and Geopolitical Outlook, which unpacked what some of the...
New Moon mission prepares for lift-off
Teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida are making final preparations toward beginning launch countdown activities for the Artemis II mission, set to launch as early as tomorrow (1 April 2026). The weather forecast for launch day shows an 80% chance of...
Business liquidations decline, but financial pressure still elevated
South Africa’s corporate sector continues to operate under sustained financial pressure - despite a modest decline in business liquidations relative to the previous year, according to the latest Statistics of Liquidation report from Stats SA. The report shows that 135...
New POPIA code warns ‘clipboard security’ is over
South Africa’s estates and office parks are bracing for a major shake‑up at their boom gates as the Information Regulator finalises a POPIA Code of Conduct for Gated Access that will directly impact how controlled‑access properties collect and store visitor data. For...
AI forcing a talent squeeze in iGaming
As the South African iGaming and technology sectors mature, hiring practices are too - with companies on the hunt mainly for experienced technical staff while AI replaces traditional junior roles. This is according to new research from SoftSwiss and recruitment...
Trust in data and AI is in crisis
In an era where data and AI drive business success, organisations are more vulnerable than ever to data loss and outages. This is among the findings from Veeam Software’s latest Data Resilience survey of more than 4 000 C-Suite and senior IT leaders Organisations can...
Strengthening recovery testing in SaaS is key to resilience
As software as a service (SaaS) becomes more prevalent, new research from Keepit shows that - based on a real‑world backup and restore activity - recovery practices remain a work in progress for many organisations. The report analyses aggregated and anonymised...
How to store and keep your sensitive data safe
Ahead of World Backup Day, Kaspersky research has revealed the most popular ways to store important data – 87% of South Africans prefer digital – and offers some tips on how to keep it safe. Global research shows that zoomers and millennials keep nearly everything...
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Check Point accelerates secure AI data centre with Nvidia DSX Air
Check Point Software Technologies has announced the integration of its AI Factory Firewall and comprehensive AI security stack with Nvidia DSX Air, a cloud-based simulation and validation platform. The collaboration allows organisations to pre-validate security-aware...
Vertiv brings converged physical infrastructure to Nvidia AI factories
Vertiv announced its role in advancing converged physical infrastructure designs for the Nvidia Vera Rubin DSX AI factory reference design and the Nvidia Omniverse DSX Blueprint. As AI factories scale in density, complexity, and power demand, operators are under...
Ask your telecoms provider these 10 things before you sign up
The criteria for choosing a communication partner have shifted. While the pressure of loadshedding has eased, businesses are now navigating a new set of infrastructure challenges - from water scarcity and freight bottlenecks to a surge in sophisticated, AI-driven...
iTOO partners with Munich Re on AI performance insurance
iTOO Special Risks, in partnership with global reinsurer Munich Re, has announced the launch of aiSure, a pioneering artificial intelligence (AI) performance insurance solution in the South African market. The product, developed by Munich Re, is the first of its kind...
Data backups could be as much of a risk as they are a hedge against breaches
If you walked into a corporate headquarters and saw filing cabinets overflowing into the hallways, blocking fire exits and spilling confidential contracts onto the lobby floor, you would be furious with the office manager. Yet this is happening in the digital...
Skynamo acquired by Klipboard
Skynamo has joined Klipboard, a global provider of vertically-focused business management software. The move strengthens Skynamo’s ability to support complex sales and operational environments for nearly 1 000 businesses every day across sub-Saharan Africa, the UK and...
How the risk landscape is evolving
When a single port disruption can delay food deliveries across provinces, or a cyber incident can ripple from head office systems to independent retailers overnight, governance stops being a boardroom discussion and becomes an operational reality. By Phumlani Dyini,...
Skills development planning directly impacts B-BBEE compliance outcomes
Skills Development planning is no longer viewed as an administrative compliance exercise under South Africa’s Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) framework, with companies now expected to demonstrate clear alignment between training initiatives and...
Microsoft 365 security is a ticking time bomb
Across boardrooms and IT departments, a dangerous assumption continues to grow that because data resides in Microsoft 365 and Azure it is automatically secure, writes John Mc Loughlin CEO of J2 This belief is fundamentally flawed and creates a false sense of...
Arctic Wolf introduces a financial risk-focused Security Operations Warranty
Arctic Wolf has launched its Security Operations Warranty in South Africa. This warranty offers financial support to organisations during cyber incidents, helping to reduce the financial impact. It shows Arctic Wolf’s commitment to making cybersecurity a key part of...
Scrum Master – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Scrum Master to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related fieldCertified Scrum...
Full Stack Java Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
4 + Years experienceBackend: Modern backend stack (Java/Spring Boot, Python/FastAPI) Frontend: Modern web frameworks (Vue.js, React, or Angular) APIs: RESTful services and Event-Driven Architecture Databases: ORMs with PostgreSQL or other relational databases Cloud:...
Senior Integration Business Analyst (Logistics) (JHB Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Logistics company seeks the expertise of a Senior Integration Business Analyst to act as a hands-on, delivery-focused leader who ensures its technology translates into commercial value for its merchants. This role will focus on swift onboarding,...
Systems Administrator
Systems AdministratorArea: Hatfield, Pretoria (PTA)Salary Package: negotiable up to R25000 plus Medical Aid, Provident FundJob PurposeThe Systems Administrator is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of the company's systems. This role...
Senior Integration Business Analyst (Logistics) (JHB Onsite) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Logistics company seeks the expertise of a Senior Integration Business Analyst to act as a hands-on, delivery-focused leader who ensures its technology translates into commercial value for its merchants. This role will focus on swift onboarding,...
Systems Administrator – Gauteng Hatfield
Systems AdministratorArea: Hatfield, Pretoria (PTA)Salary Package: negotiable up to R25000 plus Medical Aid, Provident FundJob PurposeThe Systems Administrator is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of the company's systems. This role...
SENIOR TELECOM & NETWORK ASSISTANT (6 MONTHS CONTRACT)
OBJECTIVE The objective of this Terms of Reference (TOR) is to engage a highly skilled network engineer to support the Bank's network and unified communications team in executing targeted tasks aimed at enhancing network access, connectivity, switching, routing,...
SENIOR TELECOM & NETWORK ASSISTANT (6 MONTHS CONTRACT) – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
OBJECTIVE The objective of this Terms of Reference (TOR) is to engage a highly skilled network engineer to support the Bank's network and unified communications team in executing targeted tasks aimed at enhancing network access, connectivity, switching, routing,...
Front End Developer (Marketing Team) – CPT
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is an innovative professional services firm that supports international clients by delivering tailored solutions across accounting, wealth management, financial planning, currency exchange, and nationality services. They are currently seeking a...
Front End Developer (Marketing Team) – CPT – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is an innovative professional services firm that supports international clients by delivering tailored solutions across accounting, wealth management, financial planning, currency exchange, and nationality services. They are currently seeking a...
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