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...

Apple iPad Air available for pre-order now

iStore has announced the latest iPad Air, now featuring the M3 chip and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The new iPad Air is available for pre-order today and will be available in-store soon. Key features include: M3 Chip: The new iPad Air is powered by the...

Women entrepreneurs, business owners poised for growth

South African women are embracing entrepreneurship with growing confidence and determination, with 57% identifying as entrepreneurs — surpassing the regional average of 51% across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA). With 71% of women interested in...

Top Chinese companies bet big on AI

By 2027, the Top 2000 companies in China will allocate over 50% of their core IT spend on AI initiatives, leading to double-digit increase in rate of product and process innovations. During the IDC FutureScape China event in Beijing, IDC local analysts also revealed...

Enterprise WLAN declined in Q3

The enterprise segment of the worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market declined 5,2% year over year to $2,5-billion in the third quarter of 2023 (3Q23), according to results published in the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly WLAN...

Big five tech giants break stock value records

After losing hundreds of billions of dollars in 2022, the third-hardest year for the tech sector since 2008, the tech giants showed impressive performance in 2023, helping them grow their stock values more than ever. According to data presented by Stocklytics.com,...

GenAI adoption a top issue for legal, compliance, privacy leaders

Rapid generative AI (GenAI) adoption is the top-ranked issue for the next two years for legal, compliance and privacy leaders, according to a recent survey by Gartner. In a September 2023 survey of 179 legal, compliance and privacy leaders, 70% of respondents reported...

Termination notice sent to VMware partners

VMware partners around the world have received notice that their existing partner contracts will be terminated from 4 Febuary 2024. Selected partners will attain partner status under the new VMware by Broadcom umbrella. In the absence of more information, rumour is...

GlobalData reveals top five GenAI trends for 2024

Generative AI (GenAI) made significant progress in 2023, showcasing its prowess in crafting remarkably authentic content spanning text, imagery, and music. The evolution of this technology transcended traditional boundaries, infiltrating realms such as creative arts,...

Users urged to recycle e-waste

Across the country, broken appliances and old tech devices are piling up in people’s homes, gathering dust - a waste of valuable resources, and a potential fire hazard. This is according to E-Waste Recycling Authority (ERA), a local producer responsibility...

Third party-related business interruptions ramp up

Despite increased investments in third-party cybersecurity risk management (TPCRM) over the last two years, 45% of organisations experienced third party-related business interruptions, according to a new Gartner survey. “Third-party cybersecurity risk management is...

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Amendments to the Amended Generic Codes of Good Practice on B-BBEE

On 9 April 2019, the Minister of Trade and Industry signed four amendments to the Amended Generic B-BBEE Codes of 2013 (Codes). These amendments were gazetted last Friday and will come into effect on 31 November 2019.06.05. By Adam Ismail, Candice Meyer and Safiyya...

Westcon-Comstor achieves Level 1 B-BBEE Rating

Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa has attained a Level 1 B-BBEE (Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment) rating in South Africa, moving from level 3 to level 1 in just under two years. Not only is the business more than 51% black owned, it also boasts more than 30%...

Key factors for a successful ERP Implementation

As the adage goes, "when you fail to plan, you plan to fail" and this couldn't be more relevant than when selecting a new ERP solution, regardless of whether you are switching or purchasing for the first time. By Stephen Corrigan, CEO of Palladium Software Critically,...

Students get ‘Neon Runner’ game published on Google Play

Four second-year students from Vega are well on their way to pursuing careers in the gaming world, after having their game, Neon Runner, successfully published on the Google Play store. Neon Runner is an endless runner game that becomes more challenging as it...

Employee education a critical weapon against cyber threats

The better an employee's understanding of cyber security risks is, the greater their potential to participate in reducing these risks, as well as the associated costs of a breach. The average cost of a cyber security breach can range between R1-million for small...

Tackling the trillion-dollar identity fraud crises

Fraud costs trillions of dollars to world economies annually. For consumers whose identity data has been stolen, the impact on their lives can vary from being a nuisance to financial and emotional trauma, Worldwide, around 40% of consumers have been the targets of...

Premier endorses redPanda software skills development

With South Africa's unemployment rate hovering around 27% (among the highest in the world), job creation and skills development have arguably become critical to SA's economic and social stability. Fortunately, many business leaders and decision-makers are heeding the...

Upgradeable Alienware Area-51M launched in SA

Dell has launched Alienware-51M, a powerful, upgradeable gaming laptop and the first product to feature Alienware's new Legend design, now available to the local channel from official distributor, Drive Control Corporation (DCC). The reimagined Area-51m is the first...

Mobile ad fraud and what you can do about it

If you take a moment to look around you, wherever you are, you will be hard pressed to find one person without a mobile phone. Chances are that you may even be reading this from your mobile device. Because of their convenience, mobile devices have become a popular...

Are you prepared for the worst case scenario?

Too many organisations take a reactive, rather than a proactive, stance toward incident response, says Simon Campbell-Young, MD of Credence Security. "These days, it's not a question of if a company will be breached, but when. Businesses tend to focus on threat...

Intermediate Software Developer

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Intermediate Software Engineer (Full Stack)

As an integral member of the Development team, an Intermediate Full Stack Developer is a computer programmer who is proficient in both front and back-end coding and is responsible for fully-fledged platforms using a range of different technologies. The Intermediate...

Service Desk Agent

Transform Your Career Story with iOCO Infrastructure Services. We are seeking a Service Desk Agent to join our team. As a Service Desk Agent you'll be the go-to hero for resolving technical issues, ensuring seamless IT experiences for our team.If you're quick on your...

Data Engineer

The Data Engineer will implement and maintain scalable data pipelines, ensure data quality and accessibility, and manage the data platform. They will develop prototypes for data science solutions, handle complex data projects, and apply technologies to solve big data...

Intermediate Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

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Intermediate Software Engineer (Full Stack) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

As an integral member of the Development team, an Intermediate Full Stack Developer is a computer programmer who is proficient in both front and back-end coding and is responsible for fully-fledged platforms using a range of different technologies. The Intermediate...

Service Desk Agent – Gauteng Midrand

Transform Your Career Story with iOCO Infrastructure Services. We are seeking a Service Desk Agent to join our team. As a Service Desk Agent you'll be the go-to hero for resolving technical issues, ensuring seamless IT experiences for our team.If you're quick on your...

Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

The Data Engineer will implement and maintain scalable data pipelines, ensure data quality and accessibility, and manage the data platform. They will develop prototypes for data science solutions, handle complex data projects, and apply technologies to solve big data...

Senior Project Manager (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading IT infrastructure company servicing a diverse & global clientele that ranges from medium-sized businesses to large enterprises seeks a proactive and passionate Senior Project Manager with a strong technical background. You will manage...

Senior Business Systems Analyst-Insurance at Private

The purpose of the role is to understand the business requirement, build configurable solutions on Compass, evaluate the solution and write functional specifications for the interfacing systems that integrate with Compass. Build a configurable solution on Compass...

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