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.

Call for cross-sector alliances to boost social development

Addressing the growing social development challenges in South Africa demands committed cross-sector collaboration in which corporate social investment (CSI) adopts a strategic rather than charitable intervention approach. Ray-Ann Sedres, head of the Sanlam Foundation,...

Tshwane innovates on meter reading, revenue collection

Kathy Gibson is at Saphila Transcend in Sun City – Collecting revenue from electricity users is vital for the City of Tshwane’s financial health, but outdated and inefficient systems have been playing havoc with its ability to do so efficiently. The city, which serves...

Young SA scientists fly the flag Beijing Science Competition

Cutting-edge research projects by local young scientists will compete against other high-tech studies at this year's Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition (BYSCC) in China, under the theme "Discovery, Innovation and Responsibility". The four young scientists, who...

El Niño saw global sea levels spike in 2023

Global average sea level rose by about 0,76cm from 2022 to 2023, a relatively large jump due mostly to a warming climate and the development of a strong El Niño. This NASA-led analysis is based on a sea level dataset featuring more than 30 years of satellite...

Global PC monitor market returns to growth

The global PC monitor market ended 2023 on a hopeful note, reaching 31,9-million units during the fourth quarter of 2023 (4Q23), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly PC Monitor Tracker. This translates to year-over-year growth of...

AI, security, sustainability the major IT modernisation drivers

The use of hybrid multicloud models is forecasted to double over the next one to three years as IT decision-makers face new pressures to modernise IT infrastructures because of drivers like AI, security and sustainability. This is the headline finding from Nutanix's...

Technology and data are Africa’s most in-demand skills

The need for agility, cost flexibility, and access to critical skills became increasingly important in the 2023 talent landscape. As a result, Outsized, an on-demand talent platform that operates in Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, has seen a surge of demand...

R2,2bn shopping boost expected this Easter

Easter shopping season is expected to signal the start of a turnaround for retail in South Africa, according to a mixed method research study conducted on behalf of Capital Connect. The research forecasts that the total retail sector will benefit from a R2,219-billion...

Internet shutdowns cost the world economy $50bn

Last year, almost 750-million people worldwide were affected by government-caused Internet blockages and shutdowns. By controlling, partially blocking, or even going into full internet blackouts, governments not only cut people off from information but also caused...

AMD, Sony partner on LiDAR automotive reference design

AMD's adaptive computing technology has been selected by Sony Semiconductor Solutions (SSS) for its newest automotive LiDAR reference design. SSS and AMD joined forces to deliver a powerful and efficient LiDAR solution for use in autonomous vehicles. Using adaptive...

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Fujitsu earns overall positive vendor rating

Fujitsu has received a Positive vendor rating1 this year from Gartner in a newly-published report. Fujitsu earned its Positive ratings in the core categories of Product/Service, Support/Account Management, Pricing Structure and Strategy. Takahito Tokita, president and...

Fujitsu simplifies and accelerates digital transformation

Fujitsu has announced enhancements to its high-productivity cloud platform RunMyProcess DigitalSuite, designed to lift organizations ahead of their competitors by speeding up and simplifying the development of digital transformation projects. The WebModeler is the...

First dynabook laptops to land in SA

Dynabook Europe has announced two new laptops, the Portégé X30-F and the Tecra X40-F, the first to be dynabook-branded in Europe following the rebrand of Toshiba's computer business in April of this year,. The new laptops are elegantly designed with a range of...

What digital transformation means for SA businesses

Modern businesses know that digital transformation is no longer a nice-to-have - it's a have-to-have if they want to survive. This is why many businesses have started investing extensively in their transformation journeys in the last few years. By Tony Walt, chief...

Africa leads conversation on sustainable agriculture

The drought which brought the Western Cape to its knees and hammered agriculture in various parts of the country - resulting in job losses and lost production - brought home the pressing need for a sustainable agriculture sector built on smart resource management and...

Nexio digital platform simplifies digital transformation strategies

Every organisation that has embarked on a digital transformation journey will testify to the fact that there are several integral parts to transforming the business, and that there are several unforeseen challenges. Primary among these is the inability to bring all...

SA start-up takes the stress out of wedding gifting

Wrapistry.shop is a South African start-up that is leveraging digital technologies to radically improve how wedding guests interact with the bride and groom during the centuries-old custom of marriage. Wrapistry is a family business that bills itself as the ultimate...

ContinuitySA named Platinum Reseller by Veeam

ContinuitySA is now a Platinum Reseller, the highest level in the Veeam ProPartner Programme. "Platinum Resellers like ContinuitySA are a vital part of the Veeam ecosystem, playing a key role in identifying solution opportunities that help their customers meet the...

DVT launches Power BI templates for Pastel

Software development and related services company DVT has developed a series of Power BI templates and dashboards for Pastel Accounting, available for sale directly from DVT for all Pastel users in South Africa and abroad. The new templates include predesigned...

Commvault SA welcomes home one of its own

Commvault has announced that industry veteran and long-time Commvault evangelist Johan Scheepers is returning to South Africa as country head. Scheepers, originally from Pretoria, has been with Commvault for almost 13 years. He was most recently based in Dubai, where...

React Native Developer

Looking for a react native developer that has experience in building apps. Key Requirements: Minimum of 4 years of experience in React NativeBachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field. (Strongly advisable) Systems Design certificate...

Database Administrator – Gauteng Gauteng

Database AdministratorBe part of a winning team!Join a company that has built an outstanding reputation for its capability to render expert knowledge and delivery in the Database Management arena. Get the opportunity to work across different sites and hone your skills...

Software System Designer at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton

Technical Knowledge:• Knowledge of cloud computing and related technologies.• Understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.• Experience with API development and application integrations. • Experience with other programming languages and...

React Native Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Looking for a react native developer that has experience in building apps. Key Requirements: Minimum of 4 years of experience in React NativeBachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field. (Strongly advisable) Systems Design certificate...

Senior Support Engineer

We support a global MSP partnership with a national footprint and a great team of tech enthusiasts! Please note the working hours for this position is 15:00 - 00:00. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Tier 3 Support Engineer for one of our primary...

Project Manager (Automation) at PG Group

IntroductionInternal Job Title: Automation Project ManagerLocation: Port ElizabethMain job purpose:The Project Automation Manager oversees major technical projects, ensuring they meet scope and customer expectations. With a deep understanding of Shatterprufe's...

Senior Network Security Engineer

Role Summary:The Senior Level 5 Firewall Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and optimizing enterprise firewall and network security solutions with a primary focus on FORTINET FortiGate firewalls and Cisco networking technologies. The...

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