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​" –...

CEOs are reshaping C-suite roles for the AI era

The accelerating pace of artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing CEOs to redesign how C-suite roles are structured to drive greater business impact across the enterprise. In the foreword of a new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, IBM...

Net salaries hold steady for now, but uncertainty looms

The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of approximately 2,1-million South African earners, edged higher in March 2026. Remaining above year-ago levels, the data points to a stabilisation in net salaries over the first quarter of...

EMEA to increase enterprise IoT spend

The Worldwide Internet of Things Spending Guide  by International Data Corporation anticipate that internet of things (IoT) spending in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) is in for an 11% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2023-2028. Western Europe...

Most CFOs plan to pass on tariff costs

Fifty-nine percent of chief financial officers (CFOs) expect their organisations to absorb less than 10% of tariff impact in their cost-base, according to a poll taken last week by Gartner. Meanwhile, 41% of CFOs expect to absorb on average 49% of tariff increase...

GenAI gains a foothold in smart cities

This year, 50% of APEJC cities and states in Asia Pacific (excluding Japan and China) will pilot GenAI to improve efficacy in community outreach and customer service, procurement, staff recruitment and training, and software development, according to a new IDC...

Keep your children safe from cyberthreats

With most children able to access or own a smartphone or tablet, the age at which they begin their acquaintance with the digital world and technology keeps decreasing. So it's crucial for parents to stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats targeting...

Cyber attacks the top cause of business outages

Veeam Software has released insights from the company’s fifth annual Veeam Data Protection Trends Report. While companies say they will spend more trying to fend off cyber-attacks, the survey found IT leaders are feeling even less protected and more concerned about...

New CEO for Mimecast

Mimecast has announced the appointment of Marc Van Zadelhoff as CEO, as co-founder Peter Bauer steps down from the role. Bauer remains as a member of the board and will continue to be an active advisor. "I've loved leading Mimecast from our founding in 2003 to our...

Four trends in the African energy sector

As we head into 2024, the renewable energy sector is set to see innovation that will transform the way energy is accessed, stored and deployed across Africa. Paul van Zijl, Group CEO at Starsight Energy, discusses four key trends that he thinks will profoundly shape...

Telco cloud infrastructure software market set to accelerate

International Data Corporation (IDC) sees cloud-native deployment of telco network workloads accelerating in 2024. IDC forecasts worldwide revenue for telco cloud infrastructure software, including virtual network functions (VNFs), cloud-native network functions...

South Africans think life with AI will be very different

New research by Google shows that search interest in artificial intelligence (AI) increased by 370% over the last year, as 91% of South Africa thinks life with AI will look different five years from now. Searches for AI reached an all-time high last year in South...

What will economic growth look like in the new era?

A new World Economic Forum report offers a re-evaluation of global economic growth, introducing a new framework that takes a holistic look at GDP alongside the quality of growth across 107 economies. The Future of Growth Report 2024 highlights a significant economic...

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Commvault and DMP join forces in EMEA

Commvault and DMP, specialists in complete solutions for safe and reliable data management, have entered into a strategic partnership for EMEA. This is a new phase in the partnership between the two organisations, which has been particularly successful in the...

Take your career as a developer to the next level

The market for local developers is shifting, with demand increasing for skills in languages such as Python. In fact, according to Stack Overflow's Developer Survey 2019, Python is now the fastest-growing major programming language, beating out Java this year to become...

SilverBridge recognised at Microsoft AI hackathon

A three-member SilverBridge development team, who participated at the Microsoft Artificial Intelligence Hackathon, was awarded the runners-up prize in the Financial Services Industry (FSI) category. The team consisted of JC Oberholzer, Henlo Ueckermann, and Yunus...

Collaboration, tech key to safer, connected communities

The advent of fibre-to-the-home has not only changed the way we work and play but has also heralded the launch of a number of advances for the security industry. Atlas Security and MetroFibre Networx have entered into a collaborative partnership that brings many...

Will IoT force full adoption of IPv6?

The thriving market of the Internet of Things might force Internet service providers to make a move for all-encompassing adoption of IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6). Compared to its predecessor, the currently dominant IPv4, IPv6 has several benefits. The prognoses...

One-size-fits-all approach not be enough to secure IoT

Securing the Internet of Things (IoT) is something which cannot be done with a one-size-fits-all approach - and every kind of connected object must be assessed individually. This is according to Steve Hanna, co-chair of the Trusted Computing Group's (TCG) Embedded...

Datacentrix joins SolarWinds partner network

Datacentrix has announced a partnership with IT management software provider SolarWinds. SolarWinds serves more than 300 000 customers worldwide ranging from small businesses to large enterprises. "The multi-vendor monitoring solutions for on-premises, cloud, or...

SUSE Manager 4 makes IT transformation cost-effective

As more enterprises make the transformation to a more agile infrastructure leveraging hybrid and multi-cloud, the need for simplified, centralised infrastructure management continues to grow. SUSE has announced the availability of SUSE Manager 4 and SUSE Manager for...

What’s next on the road to digital innovation?

South Africa's small businesses face a number of challenges: a declining economy, skills shortages and more. By Colin Timmis, general country manager at Xero SA National statistics agency, Statistics South Africa recently revealed that the economy contracted by 3,2%...

PayU expands operations to Southeast Asia

PayU, the payments and fintech business of Naspers, has acquired a majority stake in Red Dot Payment, a Southeast Asia focused online payment solutions provider. With this transaction, PayU expands into the Southeast Asia region and brings the total amount deployed in...

Data Engineer BI Developer

We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer to design, develop, and optimize custom reports and dashboards that transform raw data into meaningful insights. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SQL, DAX, and data visualization, with experience in data...

Functional Tester – Remote Remote

Functional Tester - Hybrid. - Contract4+ years of experience in Functional Testing role primarily responsible for checking new software products, clearing them for defects or issues.Run various scenario's tests to ensure it meets standards and guidelines before it can...

IT Developer – Gauteng Sandton

IT Developer - 12 Month ContractIT Developer - 12 Month ContractFrontend:Angular: Proficiency in components, services, routing, forms, HTTP client, and Angular CLIGWT: Experience with widgets, RPC, event handling, overlays, and UIBinderBackend:Java and JEE: Mastery of...

Data Engineer BI Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer to design, develop, and optimize custom reports and dashboards that transform raw data into meaningful insights. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SQL, DAX, and data visualization, with experience in data...

IT Technician

The main purpose of this role is to ensure that the internal end users are supported as well as the Installation and maintenance of company hardware, software, networks, and infrastructure to ensure business sustainability and good end-user...

IT Business Analyst (BA) (on-site) contract (TB)

Requirements gathering: Leads workshops to clarify business needs and translate them into clear specifications. Gap analysis: Identifies areas for improvement in processes, tools, and data. Change Impact Analysis: Assesses how changes will affect people, processes,...

SAP GRC Consultant (Systems/Business Analyst) contract (on-site) TB

Job functions:The GRC Systems Business Analyst will be responsible for analyzing, documenting, and improving the implementation of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) systems, ensuring they meet organizational requirements. The successful candidate will work...

IT Technician – Western Cape Cape Town

The main purpose of this role is to ensure that the internal end users are supported as well as the Installation and maintenance of company hardware, software, networks, and infrastructure to ensure business sustainability and good end-user...

IT Business Analyst (BA) (on-site) contract (TB) – Gauteng Gauteng

Requirements gathering: Leads workshops to clarify business needs and translate them into clear specifications. Gap analysis: Identifies areas for improvement in processes, tools, and data. Change Impact Analysis: Assesses how changes will affect people, processes,...

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