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...

Mobile Web traffic hits new high

After peaking at nearly 60% in mid-2022, mobile web traffic took a downturn throughout 2023, slipping to 53%, a level last seen before the Covid-19 pandemic.  However, things changed last year, with more people than ever using mobile devices to browse the web....

Your vehicle is more likely to be hijacked than stolen

Tracker’s vehicle crime statistics for July to December 2024 reveal that nationally, hijackings comprise 56% of all vehicle crime incidents, while theft accounts for 44%. However, hijacking becomes more pronounced when evaluating business-owned vehicles and specific...

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...

Africa remains a top target for cybercriminals

As organisations continue to become more digitised, especially in Africa, cybercriminals are staying abreast of developments - so much so that throughout this year, the continent remains one of the world regions most targeted by cybercrime. At a recent press...

Safety checklist for Black Friday online shopping

Vigilance is urged during this 2023 Black Friday and Cyber Monday as AI-generated scams enhance the threat to this year's festive shoppers and it's revealed that seven in 10 British people worry that AI will make it easier for criminals to commit online fraud. But...

GenAI job postings surge in Q3

As companies swiftly develop medium- and long-term talent plans to adapt to the evolving work landscape driven by GenAI, there is an increase in the number of job postings related to GenAI, reveals the Job Analytics Database of GlobalData. Sherla Sriprada, business...

95% of Internet users use social media

The social media space has grown tremendously in recent years becoming an integral part of everyday life for billions worldwide. Today, social media platforms count more users than ever, and their numbers keep rising. According to data from OnlyAccounts.io, as of...

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Is Dr Google redefining our professional relationships?

Do search engines and other online innovations have the power to redefine professional relationships across industries? By Auguste Coetzer, a director or Signium Africa The question gathers urgency among corporate achievers looking to take the reins of major companies...

The benefits of hyperconverged infrastructure

The technology industry is changing, and Information Technology (IT) managers are demanding more and more from infrastructure - always looking for a way to better functions and speed up processes. Alan Browning, hyperconverged solutions leader: data centre group at...

WD Black SN750 NVME SSD accelerates gaming

Western Digital has launched its second-generation, high-performance WD Black SN750 NVMe SSD with up to 2Tb capacity on a single-sided M.2 form factor, and will be showcasing a version for desktop systems or custom-built gaming rigs, which has an integrated heatsink...

The operational impacts of IFRS 17 on your organisation

Set to reboot the insurance industry, the reconfigured IFRS 17 (International Financial Reporting Standard), issued by the International Accounting Standards Board in May 2017, will standardise the measurement and reporting of information relating to insurance...

Cloud email adoption drive need for cyber resilience

Microsoft's announcement that it has launched its first cloud data centres in Africa - one in Cape Town, another in Johannesburg - is a cause for celebration among South Africa's business sector. By Mikey Molfessis, cybersecurity expert at Mimecast South Africa As we...

Firm opens up flagship threat detection service

A cyber security firm is aiming to make threat detection and protection available to all business regardless of size or resources. Foregenix has updated its flagship FGX-Web solution to ensure even the smallest companies can detect external vulnerabilities on their...

Embrace chaotic innovation to drive application capital

Applications are now the primary vehicle through which digital businesses develop and deliver their goods and services. Moreover, the soaring valuations of today's most well-known digital giants are attributable to those companies' application portfolios. By Kara...

Demand zero downtime from your data storage provider

Today, downtime means lost productivity, lost income and potentially lost customers. By Hayden Sadler, country manager for South Africa at Infinidat According to an Information Technology Intelligence Corp. (ITIC) survey, 98% of respondents say that a single hour of...

How to rob a bank in the 21st century

In the early 1980s, South Africans were gripped by tales of the most infamous bank robbery gangs the country had ever known: The Stander Gang. The gang would boldly walk into banks, brandishing weapons, demand cash and simply disappear. These days, a criminal doesn't...

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Our client is an innovative cloud-based company that leverages its software to address the legal contracting, compliance, and legal practice challenges faced by listed companies and multinationals.They are seeking a Full-Stack Developer who is able to build robust...

Desktop Support Technician – Gauteng Parkwood

Our client, based in Woodmead, is looking for the services of a Desktop Support Technician. Responsible for providing first level IT support including desktop, telephony, printer, hardware and general software support thus contributing to staff productivity. You...

Project Manager III – (Contract Role) – Gauteng Randburg

DescriptionTo plan; direct and co-ordinate the activities of enterprise-wide projects to ensure that project goals are accomplished and to develop project plans specifying goals; strategy; staffing; scheduling; identification of risks; contingency plans and allocation...

Technical Project Manager

Job Title: Technical Project ManagerLocation: Fourways, JohannesburgContract type: PermanentHybrid We are seeking a proactive and skilled Technical Project Manager to lead and oversee the delivery of tech projects across our organization. This role is ideal for a...

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ENVIRONMENT:ASSIST with the design & build of a modern, automated, even-based communications platform as the next Data Engineer (Azure) sought by a dynamic Independent Asset Management Firm. Collaborating with relevant IT Heads, Engineering Leads and Product...

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