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...

Public cloud to hit $1trn by 2026

The public cloud industry has experienced explosive growth over the years, as billions worldwide rely on cloud storage to manage and safeguard their data. Since 2020, the sector has nearly tripled and is set to reach a remarkable $934-billion value in 2025, 20% more...

When IT cost optimisation fuels innovation, ROI improves

There is a significant opportunity for companies of all sizes - but in particular for those with revenue between $500-million and $5-billion - to optimise their IT costs and surge ahead in innovation. SoftwareOne Holding’s “Driving Business Outcomes through...

Finance organisations lag in AI implementation

Most finance organisations have yet to adopt AI, despite optimistic leadership views towards the technology, according to a survey by Gartner. The survey of 130 finance leaders and 91 associates in administrative support functions in June 2023 revealed that 61% of...

Overcoming IoT hurdles could unlock billions for SA

With a projected annual growth rate of 13,28%, the South African Internet of Things (IoT) market is set to reach a staggering $11,32-billion by 2028. This rise is largely credited to the commercial, mining, agriculture, and manufacturing sectors which are already...

Retailers diversify to get a slice of shopping season bonanza

South African retailers are expected to adopt diversification strategies such as adding new product lines and new service offerings to win a bigger share of an expected R60,4-billion in retail spending over November and December. This Black Friday and festive season...

Bare minimum of companies stuck to carbon emission reduction targets

Despite a responsibility to mitigate the crisis with emissions reductions in their operations and supply chains, companies have not made much progress in comprehensively measuring and reducing their emissions over the past year, according to a new study by CO2 AI and...

Global semiconductor market looking up

International Data Corporation (IDC) has upgraded its Semiconductor Market Outlook by calling a bottom and return to growth that accelerates next year. IDC raised its September 2023 revenue outlook from $518,8-billion to $526,5-billion in a new forecast. Revenue...

Robotics turns the tables on prostate cancer

The high precision of robotic assisted surgery for localised prostate cancer is redefining the quality of life for men. This technology is now available in the Eastern Cape, with the fourth generation da Vinci X robotic surgery system installed at Netcare Greenacres...

Digital access the best chance for learner success

Digital access allows teachers and learners alike to collaborate with peers on tasks or projects no matter where they are located. This boosts learners' skills in creativity, critical thinking and innovation - three of the top skills needed by professionals in the...

Weak passwords still doing the rounds

In 2023, "admin" was the most common password among South Africans. This is according to the fifth annual NordPass study, which uncovered the 200 most common passwords worldwide and compared among 35 countries. It also explored what passwords people use for different...

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New possibilities for enterprise applications

Digital twins, AI-driven automation and blockchain will all change how companies see themselves, writes Christian Pedersen, IFS chief product officer. AI will combine with new-generation sensors to create a new kind of business automation. Digital twins will help...

Troye helps cut infrastructure management cost by 70%

With hyperconvergence adoption on the rise and IT leaders turning to hyperconverged infrastructure to deliver on-premise IT services with the speed and operational efficiency of the public cloud, local managed IT services provider Troye has now introduced Nutanix...

Data mining in Africa key to brand success

Given how data has been labelled the oil of the digital economy, no company can afford not to effectively mine it for information to inform critical business decisions. But are African organisations embracing this? By Jacques Kuhn, GM of Colony HQ Fundamentally, data...

How quickly could a cyber attack take down critical infrastructure?

With crucial national infrastructure like power systems and manufacturing currently in the spotlight, stakeholders need to consider the impacts of unseen risks, such as cyber attacks, on operational technology (OT) networks. By Doros Hadjizenonos, regional sales...

The right information protects from supplier harm

Vetting in the supply chain function enables business to review their suppliers and vendors with the intention of mitigating risk before entering into business relationships. It is an important step in the supply chain, as businesses are vulnerable to a host of...

STC rolls out IPv6

Smart Technology Centre (STC) is one of the first Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in South Africa to roll out a full production Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) connectivity to its client infrastructure and cloud services platform. "In essence, an IP address...

Fighting the cyber security threats to African banks

Foregenix is launching a service to combat the new and growing breed of cyber attacks on African banks. The global cyber security firm, which specialises in the financial services and has a regional hub in Johannesburg, is introducing the Foregenix Threat Sweep. Based...

Africa’s demand for VSAT satellite services is growing

Thanks to the arrival of HTS (high-throughput satellite) in Africa, the demand for VSAT satellite services is on the increase and remains critical to unlocking connectivity on the continent where over 70% still remain unconnected. This sentiment was also evident at...

SAP Leonardo IoT helps shape the intelligent enterprise

SAP has unveiled SAP Leonardo Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities, the technology that generates and drives digital transformation for Industrial IoT and Industry 4.0. In addition, SAP announced the cloud-to-cloud interoperability of SAP Leonardo IoT with Microsoft...

Meetings Africa 2019 thrives with local mobile event app

Delegates to Meetings Africa 2019, the biggest to date with over 350 exhibitors, embraced the mobile application provided by Flock Event Management to make their show experience seamless and productive. Arguably the premier trade show for the business events and...

Senior PHP (Laravel) Developer

Looking for a collaborative Senior PHP (Laravel) Developer who will be responsible for contributing to the development of the back-end, encompassing new features, and infrequent bug fixes. Write maintainable and clean back-end code, including open-source packages....

Scala Developer

?? Calling All Scala Developers in South Africa! - REMOTE OPPORTUNITY?? Are you a Scala developer looking for an exciting remote opportunity? We're building a team for a UK-based client and are looking for talented professionals to join us. What's on the table?? Fully...

Senior PHP (Laravel) Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Looking for a collaborative Senior PHP (Laravel) Developer who will be responsible for contributing to the development of the back-end, encompassing new features, and infrequent bug fixes. Write maintainable and clean back-end code, including open-source packages....

Scala Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

?? Calling All Scala Developers in South Africa! - REMOTE OPPORTUNITY?? Are you a Scala developer looking for an exciting remote opportunity? We're building a team for a UK-based client and are looking for talented professionals to join us. What's on the table?? Fully...

SAP Systems Analyst (MM / Inventory Management) (CH1060)

Our client in the banking industry is looking for a SAP Systems Analyst with Materials Management (MM Module) and Inventory Management experience to join their team. The purpose of the role is to deliver functional expertise in SAP MM processes, including...

Client Solutions Analyst (US Timezone) at Parvana Recruitment

Overview: A wonderful opportunity to work for one of the most prestigious and highly regarded companies in the US. Your hours will be the same as theirs - US hours: 08:00 - 16:00 Pacific Standard Time (17:00 - 02:00 or 16:00 - 01:00 SAST, depending on US Daylight...

Senior Software Engineer

Looking for an exceptional Senior Software Engineer (React Native, React, C#, and .NET) - who is highly skilled in the Microsoft Stack. The candidate will be responsible for developing innovative, reusable Web and Windows-based tools. Key Requirements 5+ years'...

Desktop Engineer

Systems Engineer Enter one of the most rapidly evolving and innovative fields on the planet. Join the frontline of the technological revolution and work with industry-defining solutions in the ICT and Infrastructure space. We are looking for a dedicated and passionate...

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