AI is driving more breaches, at an average cost of $6m

One in four malicious breaches were AI-enabled – a 56% increase over last year – and these breaches cost an average of $6-million, roughly $1-million more than the global breach average of $4,99-million. This is among the findings from IBM's 2026 Cost of a Data Breach...

AI automation is having an impact on entry-level hiring

Nearly a quarter (22%) of CHROs report that at least one business leader in their organisation has stopped hiring for entry-level roles due to AI automation, according to Gartner. The 4Q25 Gartner survey of 110 heads of HR also found that 95% of organisations have...

Africa’s young people want jobs, clean government

Africa’s young people are more optimistic about the future of their countries, economies and the continent than at any point since the pandemic - but they are demanding jobs, cleaner government, safer communities, a stronger political voice and a model of democracy...

Even without data centres, Africa faces water bankruptcy

A new United Nations (UN) report says the world has moved past a water crisis into water bankruptcy – and Africa’s utility numbers already show what that looks like.

Reasoning models not always the best option

The buzz on the generative AI (GenAI) scene is around reasoning - but reasoning models are not without limitations. They require more processing power and more tokens than standard models, making them more expensive. In addition, the need for additional computation...

How enterprise risk management can assess tariff risks

Heads of enterprise risk management (ERM) are well positioned to identify potential tariff impacts for their organisation by assessing their risk in three steps, according to Gartner. The three steps ERM leaders should follow include:  Assess how tariff risks impact...

Deposit Insurance protects banking customers

The Corporation for Deposit Insurance (CODI) now aligns South Africa with the rest of the G20, guaranteeing cash deposits of up to R100 000 per qualifying depositor in the event of a bank collapse. The Reserve Bank estimates that the R100 000 cap means that more than...

SA enterprises are embracing GenAI

Kathy Gibson reports – South Africa’s largest enterprises are well on the way on their generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) journeys. This is according to the South African Generative AI Roadmap for 2024 survey by World Wide Worx, commissioned by Dell...

Identity cyberattacks on the rise in MEA

There is a global identity crisis emerging as cybercriminals double down on exploiting user identities to compromise enterprises worldwide, according to IBM's latest 2024 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index, and the MEA (Middle East and Africa) region is no exception....

Healthcare organisations under pressure to modernise IT

Hybrid multicloud adoption is surging among healthcare organisations as the majority are significantly increasing investments in IT modernisation, according to the sixth annual global Healthcare Enterprise Cloud Index (ECI) report from Nutanix. The report reveals that...

MTN, Investec, Electrum bring PayShap to MoMo

MTN South Africa, in collaboration with Investec and Electrum, has introduced the PayShap solution on its MoMo platform, offering users an instant, cost-effective payment system. MoMo is the first non-banking player to offer PayShap . "We are thrilled to pioneer the...

Intel Foundry opens new frontier in chipmaking

Intel Foundry has reported a key milestone in advanced semiconductor manufacturing with completed assembly of the industry's first commercial High Numerical Aperture (High NA) Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography scanner at the chipmaker's Hillsboro, Oregon R&D...

Globally, companies push for zero-trust

Worldwide, 63% of organisations have fully or partially implemented a zero-trust strategy, according to Gartner. For 78% of organisations implementing a zero-trust strategy, this investment represents less than 25% of the overall cybersecurity budget. A fourth quarter...

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Time is right for a career in cybersecurity

The cybersecurity landscape is a battle zone. War is being fought on every front, from email to firewalls to personnel to cracking complex codes, cybercriminals are evolving and adapting alongside the technology designed to protect organisations against them. For the...

Demystifying data availability in the age of digital

Some companies understand the importance of concepts such as shadow IT, availability, sandboxing, and backup, and yet, in the digital business environment, these have become critical to ensure the integrity of operations, especially in the event of a disaster or a...

MTN to host 2019 TADHack Johannesburg

MTN has announced the return of TADHack Johannesburg from 12 to 13 October 2019 at the MTN Innovation Centre Campus. This marks the fourth consecutive year of the global hackathon. TADHack runs simultaneously in more than 30 locations and encourages young creative...

Commvault accreditation for DCC

Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has been awarded Commvault Services Advantage Partner status, confirming the distributor's expertise in the deployment and management of Commvault's data management solution offering. DCC, a Commvault partner for the last four years, is...

Dimension Data opens client experience centre

Dimension Data has opened what it believes to be a first of its kind in South Africa, the Dimension Data Client Experience Centre, located at the Campus in Johannesburg. The centre offers an innovative and interactive experience that aims to serve as a platform where...

Arcserve, Sophos partner on all-in-one data security

Arcserve has announced a global alliance with Sophos to provide organisations with dedicated protection for backed up data against cyberthreats. Through this collaboration, organisations can now employ the only market solution that integrates anti-ransomware and other...

Use data to enable a dazzling customer experience

South African insurers are increasingly using so-called 4IR technology, like data analytics, to better assess risk, optimise leads and even process claims. But the real opportunity of big data today lies in using research and insights to smooth customer pain points...

Telkom launches new Mobile Data plans

Telkom has launched new Mobile Data plans that will provide customers with data connectivity for internet access to emails, social media applications, streaming and internet browsing while they are on the move. The new Mobile Data products will appeal to customers...

AI, 3D sensors aid gymnastics judges

The Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany, from 4 to 13 October represents a milestone for the project of the judging support system utilising artificial intelligence (AI) and 3D sensors, which is being jointly developed by Fujitsu and the...

Africa continues to be ripe for investment

Even though economic growth is slowing globally, technology innovation is unlocking unparalleled opportunities for countries all over the world, writes Julien Fouriot, sales director for Africa at Crosscall. Nowhere is this more evident than in Africa where developing...

Senior HubSpot Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

The Senior HubSpot Developer will play a pivotal role in driving technical innovation and excellence. This role demands a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and exceptional client-facing skills. The ideal candidate will lead large-scale technical...

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Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Systems Engineer to join our financial services client based in Sandton (Hybrid role) for a 12-months contract role.What you...

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Senior Oracle Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Join Our Team as a Senior Oracle Developer!Are you an experienced Oracle Developer ready to make an impact? We are seeking a dynamic Senior Oracle Developer to design, optimize, and maintain cutting-edge database solutions that drive business success. If you have a...

Senior Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

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Software Developer (Generative AI in Control Systems)We are seeking a highly skilled Software Developer with a strong background in software development and system integration to join our team.The role involves the development and roll-out of solutions for different...

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Help Us Keep Our Data in Check! Are you a SQL Database Engineer who thrives on keeping databases fast, secure, and scalable? If optimizing performance, troubleshooting queries, and designing efficient schemas are your thing, let's talk – we have a data-driven mission...

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