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​" –...

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...

Xeon 6 with P-cores enable next-gen computing

Intel has launched Xeon 6 processors with Performance-cores (P-cores), enabling modernised infrastructures that meet the demands of next-gen workloads like AI, high-performing and efficient compute – from data centres to networks and edge to PC. “We are intensely...

King V Draft is open for public comment

The draft of the new version of the King Code – which positioned South Africa as a global leader in corporate governance just over three decades ago – is now available for public comment. The King V Draft is a revised and streamlined update of King IV. The King...

Six ways cybercriminals prey on unwary consumers

While SA consumers are generally alert to common cyber scams such as fake e-commerce sites, there are many other ways cybercriminals could compromise consumers' digital security and financial well-being. This is the warning from committee members of the cybersecurity...

Crypto market to hit $25trn by 2030

The crypto market cap will rise to a staggering $25-trillion by 2030, according to Fininterest.com, which says the recent meltdown didn't signal a defeat - instead, it catalysed a resilient rally. "Everything looks positive for cryptocurrency, the pipeline is up and...

Stay alert this holiday shopping season

Visa has unveiled its Holiday Edition Threats Report which anticipates heightened scam activity during the holiday season across both card-present (CP) and card-not-present (CNP) transactions. The new report identifies popular fraud tactics expected between November...

Africa leads charge in comeback of business travel

Africa leads the way in business travel bounce-back with the highest predicted increase in airline seat capacity for the first quarter of 2024, according to FCM Consulting's latest Global Quarterly Trend Report. Seat capacity in Africa sees a predicted increase of 14%...

Isaac Mophatlane is new Mustek chairperson

Channel veteran Isaac Mophatlane was today appointed as Mustek's new chairperson with immediate effect at the company's AGM. Mophatlane takes over as chairman from Reverend Vukile Mehana who retired after the AGM. Mustek announced the imminent retirement of Rev Mehana...

Massive data growth demands new data centre thinking

Kathy Gibson reports from Zagreb, Croatia - As technology becomes more pervasive in people's lives, the amount of data being created is growing apace. This means this data needs to be secured, made available and preserved, says Karsten Winther, president, Europe,...

‘Future leaders’ call for stronger voice in net zero transition

A global survey of young business professionals has revealed a growing appetite among the next generation of leaders to take a more active involvement in the journey to net zero. With COP28 just one week away, KPMG's "Leaders 2050" team interviewed 363 young people...

The scams to look out for this Black Friday

Despite continued reports about the tough economic environment facing South African consumers and the fact that disposable income is steadily decreasing, South Africans are still enjoying Black Friday sales. Statistics released by First National Bank show that over...

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Adobe Creative Cloud and the reseller opportunity

Adobe was the first major software company to completely move its product into the cloud, a bold move that many of its contemporaries are still hesitating over. For Adobe, the decision has paid off: the company is enjoying record revenues and a high level of repeat...

Opera’s Android browser now with built-in VPN

Opera has released a new version of its mobile browser, Opera for Android 51, which features a built-in VPN (virtual private network) service. A VPN allows users to create a secure connection to a public network, and is particularly useful if users are unsure of the...

inQuba appointed Microsoft co-sell partner

South African customer experience and journey analytics SaaS provider, inQuba has formally been accepted into Microsoft's co-sell partner programme. Chief operating officer Trent Rossini says this means the company's journey orchestration and customer experience...

New circular technology solutions from Westcon-Comstor

Westcon-Comstor has created a circular technology solutions group led by Alastair Borissow, who joins from Cisco, where he headed global sales, marketing and strategy for Cisco's Certified Remanufactured Equipment business - Cisco Refresh. In his new role, Borissow...

The human right to psychological safety at work

Human Rights Day in South Africa commemorates ordinary people asserting themselves and standing united to proclaim their rights. It serves as a reminder of people's rights and the costs paid for it. By Dr Renate Scherrer, MD of JvR Consulting Psychologists Despite the...

Troye makes headway in emerging markets

Managed IT services provider Troye has been awarded third place as Citrix's Cloud Partner of the Year for emerging markets. The Citrix Summit partner conference was held recently in Orlando, Florida. Troye CEO Helen Kruger comments: "Customers are seeing the benefits...

Good corporate governance should be a way of life

With all that goes into managing and ultimately growing a business, regulatory progression steps may be unintentionally overlooked along the way, exposing the business to risk. Good corporate governance practices ensure the whole organisation understands policies...

How leaders can stay relevant in the evolving workplace

Acquiring new abilities while nurturing timeless skills will help leaders become digital leaders - and stay ahead of the competitive game. The rules keep changing as digital transformation sweeps through the workplace, affecting almost every industry and sector. The...

Energy-saving computing boosts business efficiency

Organisations across sectors are looking for energy-efficient and power-saving computing solutions like the palm-sized CloudGate Xs, weighing just 300g and drawing less than 24W of power. The CloudGate Xs is capable of running the Linux, Windows 10 and Chrome...

Ulwembu’s Smart Integration scoops KNX certification

Smart Integration, a wholly owned Ulwembu Business Services organisation, has achieved KNX Certified Partner status, which will empower the company in offering true integration within the office automation space. "KNX is an open protocol that is rapidly moving up on...

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ENVIRONMENT:THE technical expertise of a highly analytical & solutions-driven Senior BI ETL Developer is sought by a dynamic Financial Services Group where you will take charge of creating ETL processes for transforming data residing in various source systems into...

Senior WordPress Developer – Western Cape Paarden Eiland

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ENVIRONMENT:THE technical expertise of a highly analytical & solutions-driven Senior BI ETL Developer is sought by a dynamic Financial Services Group where you will take charge of creating ETL processes for transforming data residing in various source systems into...

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Full Stack Developer (Flutter/FlutterFlow) (JHB Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a passionate Full Stack Developer with at least 5 years' work experience is wanted by a Joburg-based global Logistics & Forwarding company. Collaborating with IT Business Analysts, you will help develop internal and external...

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Leading Asset Management company based in Cape Town seeks a smart, dynamic Business Analyst to work with their product team with their bespoke software products.Join leading asset manager. Completed BCom / BSc Honours with approx 1-2 years relevant experience working...

DevOps Engineer (Remote) – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

DevOps Engineer PositionFull-Time, Mainly US hours, Some SA hours (4pm-12am SAST)Remote, from South Africa (Citizen/Resident) Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Azure DevOps Engineer to manage and optimize our deployment processes. The...

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