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​" –...

Security spending set for 12% global increase

According to the latest forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Security Spending Guide, global security spending is expected to grow by 12,2% year on year in 2025. The increasing complexity and frequency of cyberthreats — accelerated by...

These are the top supply chain technology trends for 2025

Agentic AI, ambient invisible intelligence, and an augmented connected workforce are some of the top supply chain technology trends for 2025, according to Gartner. Advancements in technology will provide supply chain technology leaders and chief supply chain officers...

Dynamic strategy sees Netflix sentiment soar

Netflix's sentiment soared in 2023, fueled by strategies including a new advertising plan, the introduction of paid sharing options, and a dynamic expansion into the gaming sector - underpinned by a remarkable increase in monthly active users (MAUs) and the successful...

Decline, then growth, forecast for campus switches

Well in excess of $100-billion will be spent on campus switches over the next five years, according to a new report from Dell'Oro Group, which says that after three strong years in campus switch sales it foresees a significant correction in 2024, followed by a...

African gains boost Vodacom results

Vodacom has announced that, for the quarter ended 31 December 2023, group revenue increased 26,8% to R38,9-billion, positively impacted by the acquisition of Vodafone Egypt. Group service revenue growth including Vodafone Egypt on a pro-forma basis was 8,8%, at the...

Digital assets revenue to hit $80bn this year

After a 37% plunge in 2022, the global digital assets market - including cryptocurrencies, NFT, and DeFi - soared by 127% last year and hit $60,1-billion in revenue. The rebuilt confidence in digital assets is expected to continue driving growth this year, with the...

Shrinking Moon causing earthquakes that could affect landing

As NASA continues to make progress toward sending astronauts to the lunar South Pole region with its Artemis campaign, data from a NASA-funded study is helping scientists better understand this strategic part of the Moon. The study presents evidence that moonquakes...

Robust performance for ACSA as domestic travel recovers

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) says it is well on its way to a full recovery - with some of its airports even exceeding projections - following a bustling and active peak and festive season that saw passenger volumes climbing strongly towards the end of last...

Over £1m invested in African innovators

The Royal Academy of Engineering is investing over £1-million this year in alumni of the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation programme through grants, prizes and accelerator programme awards, to facilitate long-term success of innovations addressing local...

Companies flag GenAI as privacy, data security risk

Privacy is much more than a regulatory compliance matter, and businesses are increasingly concerned about the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). This is among findings in the Cisco 2024 Data Privacy Benchmark Study, an annual review of key privacy...

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Organisations with pro-disability policies can outperform those without

Businesses not only have a legal and moral obligation to hire people living with disabilities, but they also stand to benefit financially from tax breaks and government incentives. This is according to transformation specialist, Roxanne Da Mata Gonçalves of Strata-g...

The rise of nation-state attacks

A new phase of cyber warfare has begun, writes Simon McCullough, major channel account manager at F5 Networks. Hackers acting on behalf of nation-state powers are no longer just out to disrupt critical infrastructures - they're also actively seeking trade secrets. New...

5G could be the great enabler

The 5G networks that stand at the edge of deployment demand artificial intelligence. They fuel and empower it. Their potential is so much greater than the previous generation of network that they are set to drive AI capability into every aspect of society. With...

Africa champions flexible workspace revolution

The African workforce is mushrooming, and by 2035, its numbers will have increased by more than the rest of the world's regions combined. According to World Bank analysts, this expanded working-age population could lead to a growth in GDP of up to 15% - equivalent to...

Seamless cell signal with Cel-Fi Prime

Cel-Fi Prime is a cell signal booster designed to improve indoor voice and data coverage in up to two bands for 3G/4G/LTE for small indoor spaces. It offers plug-and-play cellular coverage for a room, storefront, kiosk, apartment or similar space, enabling clear and...

Data literacy, transcendent BI reshapre the future of business

The real value of data lies not in its volume, but in the threads that are pulled to untangle potential, tell powerful business stories and provide the clarity needed to pull the right business levers to redefine the future. By David Slotow, CEO of Trackmatic...

Vox unveils estate-focused visitor management solution

Vox has expanded its cloud-based Visitor Management solution to cater for the needs of small multi-dwelling unit estates and large residential estates. The expansion comes complete with an enterprise estate management application, providing body corporates and...

The network is the digital heart of a small business

Small businesses need to work at speed, they need to deliver on time and not just in time, with fewer employees than their enterprise counterparts, and in order to achieve this they need technology. In support of these needs Westcon-Comstor is providing smarter and...

New Portégé devices are lightweight, robust

Dynabook Europe has announced the Portégé A30-E, a lightweight, reliable and durable business laptop, combining the latest in security and connectivity features for the mobile worker. Designed for the mid-market, enterprise, education and public sector segments, the...

Vox delivers IaaS monitoring solution

With the Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) market expected to exceed $76-billion by 2022, local companies are investigating how best to embrace this shift as they migrate to the cloud. To this end, integrated ICT and infrastructure provider, Vox has unveiled its IaaS...

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...

Intermediate Developer C#

Seeking an intermediate software developer to be part of an agile development team and fulfil a pivotal role in delivering quality software applications.Experienced in working in a team of highly skilled developers, business analysts and testers in order to produce...

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My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Senior Salesforce Technical Architect to join them on a permanent basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Present interval executive-level Salesforce platform demonstrations, and run through all...

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Our client is seeking a dynamic Mid to Senior Developer to maintain legacy items and potentially migrating them to other languages, facilitating team collaboration. Key Requirements Minimum 3 years of mobile application development experience.Proficiency in PHP and...

Intermediate Developer C# – KwaZulu-Natal Kloof

Seeking an intermediate software developer to be part of an agile development team and fulfil a pivotal role in delivering quality software applications.Experienced in working in a team of highly skilled developers, business analysts and testers in order to produce...

Salesforce Technical Architect – Western Cape Cape Town Region

My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Senior Salesforce Technical Architect to join them on a permanent basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Present interval executive-level Salesforce platform demonstrations, and run through all...

Mid – Senior Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

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