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...

MTN Partners with the Eastern Cape SAPS

MTN has announced a strategic partnership with the Eastern Cape Provincial Police Board and Eastern Cape Community Police Forum (CPF) to protect critical network infrastructure which has seen an average of 71 vandalism incidents over the past six months. The...

Certified project managers earn way more

Project management is listed as one of the top scarce skills in the country by the Department of Home Affairs, which has heightened the demand for certified project professionals. This results in a potential earning advantage, especially for project managers who hold...

Google to help with SA tourism promotion

Google has signed an agreement with Patricia Lille, minister of tourism, aimed at promoting South Africa as a prime tourist destination and providing training and support to the sector in digital training. The Ministry of Tourism is mandated to create conditions...

Business needs, GenAI will drive public cloud spend to $679bn in 2024

Worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services is forecast to grow 20,4% to total $678,8-billion in 2024, up from $563,6-billion in 2023, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. "Cloud has become essentially indispensable," says Sid Nag, vice-president...

Cybersecurity trends to watch in 2024

South Africa's cybersecurity landscape is becoming increasingly dangerous. In fact, a recent report by Interpol reveals that the country is the cybercrime hub of the continent. As cyber-threats continue to rise, it's crucial for local businesses to keep an eye on...

Covid impacted digital transformation in healthcare

Globally, 71% of healthcare industry professionals expressed that the Covid-19 pandemic had the greatest impact on digital transformation in the healthcare sector during the last few years, among other macro events, according to a survey by GlobalData. GlobalData's...

New challenges as HR leaders strive to meet business outcomes

Leader and manager development, and organizational culture are the top priorities for HR leaders for 2024, according to a survey by Gartner. The Gartner survey of 520 HR leaders in July 2023 found the top five organisational priorities for HR leaders next year...

Digital payments to become a $10trn industry

Over the past five years, more than 1,6-billion people worldwide have embraced digital payments, pushing the total user count in this market to a whopping 4,44-billion, or more than half the world`s population. This massive user base has helped the total transaction...

Teraco commences CT2 expansion

interconnection hub and vendor-neutral data centre provider Teraco has announced a 30 megawatt (MW) expansion of its CT2 hyperscale data centre facility in Brackenfell, Cape Town. The expansion is scheduled for completion in early 2025 and will incorporate the latest...

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Check Point launches partner program

Check Point Software Technologies has announced its new global partner program, Check PointS. The program rewards solution providers for activities that strengthen their relationships with customers, and will create sales opportunities, giving partners the resources...

Ericsson enhances 5G platform

Ericsson is evolving its 5G Platform with portfolio additions across core, radio access and transport areas, as well as service orchestration. These add-ons make the platform more dynamic and flexible, enabling service providers to smoothly evolve their networks and...

Omni-channel approach boost retailer sales

It is no secret that local retailers are having a torrid time. The economy remains in the doldrums with investors and consumers spooked by debilitating load shedding, ongoing job cuts and a volatile political environment. By Gareth Hawkey, group CEO of redPanda...

Nokia small cells provide new mmWave, mid-band options

In advance of Mobile World Congress, Nokia has announced two new additions to its AirScale small cells portfolio that extend the high performance of 5G both indoors and outdoors and support a wide range of use cases. A compact millimeter wave (mmWave) radio offers...

Rand Show to feature Gaming Entertainment Pavilion

Organisers have announced the introduction of an immersive 'Gaming Entertainment Pavilion' at the 2019 Rand Show. The Gaming Entertainment Pavilion, hosted alongside numerous new lifestyle, retail and entertainment offerings, has been designed to appeal to a...

Banking evolution accelerates in 2019

Jigyasa Singh, MD: financial services at Accenture Africa, and Alan McIntyre, senior MD and head of Accenture's global banking practice, delve into the 10 major trends driving banking in 2019. A decade after the global banking crisis 2019 looks like it could be a year...

Unboxing the Mecer Fundi

The 13,3-inch Mecer Fundi, a full HD LED panel convertible Windows 10 Professional notebook, is available to South African users. Featuring an Intel dual core Celeron C3350 processor, 4GB of DDR3 and 32GB NAND Flash memory, the device may be small (310 x 211x 13.5mm...

Getting emotional with print …

We are living in an era when consumers are increasingly prioritising 'experiences' over 'things', a trend that poses new challenges for marketers, whose success is likely to be defined by simple commercial metrics such as product sales and market share. But this...

Analytics give retailers the edge and boost sales

With the buzz from Black Friday and the festive season now in the rear-view mirror, retailers are looking ahead to ensure the continuation of 'traffic' into malls, high streets, pop-up stores, websites, apps and other channels. By Simon Shaw, business development...

Gemalto debuts 5G SIM

Gemalto has announced what it believes is an industry-first 5G SIM that meets operator requirements for the new generation of network deployments which will emerge in 2019. Compliant with the latest ETSI 3GPP specifications and SIMalliance recommendations, the 5G SIM...

Intermediate Java Developer

Job Description: We are looking for a skilled and passionate Java Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing backend systems with a strong focus on Java, Spring Boot, and related technologies....

Software Developer – Back – End – Gauteng Randburg

Our client, a leading provider of supply chain technology and consulting solutions to emerging markets across the globe is seeking talented back-end developers with a passion for building innovative and meaningful software, and a focus on flexible, scalable,...

Intermediate Java Developer – Western Cape Bellville

Job Description: We are looking for a skilled and passionate Java Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing backend systems with a strong focus on Java, Spring Boot, and related technologies....

Senior Android Developer

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Android Developer to join our team. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality mobile applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering exceptional user experiences. The ideal...

SENIOR IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN at HR Options

Your:Formal Education:Relevant degree or diplomaMicrosoft 365 Administrator (MS900 & MS102)Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ900) & Azure Administrator (AZ104)A+/ N+/ and Security+ CertificationITIL V3/4Experience:6+ years' technical experienceExperience working...

Senior Android Developer – Gauteng Woodmead

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Android Developer to join our team. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality mobile applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering exceptional user experiences. The ideal...

SENIOR IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN at HR Options – Gauteng Pretoria

Your:Formal Education:Relevant degree or diplomaMicrosoft 365 Administrator (MS900 & MS102)Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ900) & Azure Administrator (AZ104)A+/ N+/ and Security+ CertificationITIL V3/4Experience:6+ years' technical experienceExperience working...

Senior Technical Project Manager

Explore the possibilities with iOCO Infrastructure Services. We are looking for a Senior Technical Project Manager with excellent knowledge and experience in ITIL and Cobit methodologies and frameworks, as well as a dynamic and results-oriented approach to work in the...

Senior Full Stack Java Developer

As a sought-after Full-Stack Java Developer open to new opportunities, we understand that recruitment options can be overwhelming. Pillangó Placements stands out as one of South Africa's top tech recruiters, offering personalised guidance that goes beyond the standard...

Senior Technical Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg

Explore the possibilities with iOCO Infrastructure Services. We are looking for a Senior Technical Project Manager with excellent knowledge and experience in ITIL and Cobit methodologies and frameworks, as well as a dynamic and results-oriented approach to work in the...

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