As AI adoption grows, more security alerts are ignored

Security operations centres are facing mounting pressure from growing alert volumes, increasingly sophisticated AI-powered attacks, and persistent staffing constraints. According to Prophet Security's Second Annual State of AI in Security Operations Report, presented...

Roman telescope aims to travel 1m miles into space

This month could see the launch a new space telescope that aims to travel 1-million miles and record billions of galaxies. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope could launch from the Kennedy Space Station as early as 30 August aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy. The Roman...

Climate change is redrawing the malaria map in Africa

Malaria is the deadliest climate-sensitive infectious disease. Yet, researchers and public health officials have debated how climate change has shaped its spread. A new Nature study by an international team, including the University of Cape Town (UCT), resolved this...

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...

What’s on the cybersecurity horizon?

Kaspersky is monitoring 25 APT groups that are currently active in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region, including well-known ones such as SideWinder, Origami Elephant, and MuddyWater. The rise of creative exploits for mobile and further development of...

Altron posts profit growth

Altron has reported strong growth in profitability for the financial year ended 28 February 2025. Revenue of R9,6-billion is flat compared to last year, but the group reported a 27% increase in earnings of R1,8-billion before interest, tax, depreciation and...

Deal-making has never been more difficult for Big Tech

The merger and acquisition (M&A) landscape for Big Tech is undergoing a dramatic shift with increased regulatory scrutiny, particularly around antitrust concerns, making large acquisitions a challenge, says GlobalData. This trend extends beyond traditional M&A...

Global Energy & Utility companies are embracing AI

A new study - IBM's Global AI Adoption Index 2023 - reveals that 74% of global Energy & Utility companies have implemented or are exploring using AI in their operations - with 33% focusing AI projects on HR/Talent Acquisition and 27% focused on AI Monitoring &...

European networks lead the race to Net Zero

The carbon emissions of mobile network operators fell by 6% globally between 2019-2022, according to the GSMA's fourth Mobile Net Zero report, published yesterday at MWC Barcelona. The report reveals regional variations in the reduction of operational emissions, with...

A year of elections and politically-motivated DDoS attacks

This year is a significant one for elections on the global stage with more than 60 taking place worldwide - including national elections in the five most populous countries in the world. In fact, across the globe, more voters than ever before will make their way to...

Vodacom applies to ConCourt for Please Call Me appeal

Vodacom has applied for leave to appeal the 6 February judgement on the Please Call Me matter, handed down by the Supreme Appeal. The mobile operator confirms that it has lodged its application for leave to appeal this judgment and order to the Constitutional Court of...

COFI Bill set to shake up local finance sector

While it's unlikely that the Conduct of Financial Institutions (COFI) Bill will be tabled before Parliament ahead of the elections this year, market players are eagerly awaiting its enactment and the many benefits it will bring - especially when it comes to low-risk,...

Defensive AI safeguards against emerging cyberthreats

Google's recent announcement of an artificial intelligence (AI) Cyber Defence Initiative to enhance global cybersecurity underscores the importance of defending against increasingly sophisticated and pervasive cyberthreats, says GlobalData. The analyst adds that AI is...

Zoom downloads decline dramatically post-pandemic

According to Stocklytics.com, Zoom mobile app downloads have plunged by 89% between Q2 2020 and Q4 2023, with a particularly stark drop in the Asia-Pacific region - one of Zoom's key markets - from 113,45-million in Q2 2020 to approximately 18,3-million in the last...

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Preparing customers for new cyber security regulations is crucial

Organisations across the board are under pressure to secure their data, and act decisively and transparently should they suffer a security event. Slow responses to data breaches, translate into massive fines from regulators, and more damagingly, loss of reputation and...

Commvault extends data recovery support to Nutanix Files 3.5

Commvault has announced that Commvault Complete Backup and Recovery tightly integrates data protection for Nutanix Files 3.5. The introduction of Nutanix Files 3.5 offers an enterprise-grade scale-out file storage solution leveraging the cloud-like flexibility of the...

PCMS extends partnership with redPanda Software

Cape Town-based redPanda Software and point-of-sale software company PCMS have announced the extension of their partnership by adding sales and implementation to redPanda Software's existing development role. "PCMS is on an ambitious growth path for 2019, including a...

Trend Micro delivers complete security solution’

Trend Micro has announced the availability of the industry's most complete security from a single solution protecting across cloud and container workloads. This has been achieved through newly-launched container security capabilities added to Trend Micro Deep Security...

Cyber insurance is a company’s double-layer safety net

The cyber threat landscape has changed so dramatically over the last three years that businesses thato operate in today's digitally connected world need an effective risk management strategy, one that helps them identify and manage their business risks proactively....

MiX Telematics delivers business growth

MiX Telematics has announced financial results for its fourth quarter and for its full fiscal year 2019, which ended on 31 March 2019, delivering a strong performance and substantial growth across key markets. "I am proud to say that we have again ended another year...

Content, applications power mobile market

As South Africa continues to suffer the fallout from unreliable electricity, aggressive politicking and ratings downgrades; the country's mobile sector continues to deliver a much-needed monetary injection for Africa's most advanced economy. South Africa's impressive...

Liberty launches digital ecosystem

Liberty clients are now able to engage with the group's latest short-term insurance offering on their own terms, thanks to a newly developed digital ecosystem which keeps them connected 24 hours a day, seven days a week. "Our clients are becoming more tech-savvy,...

VMware unveils carbon avoidance meter

VMware has announced the Carbon Avoidance Meter (CAM), to provide data centre operators with near-real time "carbon scores" - determined from the level of one's carbon footprint and energy usage - and recommendations for reducing this footprint. The CAM bases carbon...

Mid to Senior Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is on the lookout for a talented Mid to Senior PHP Developer for a dynamic hybrid role based in Johannesburg! If you have a passion for crafting high-performance web applications, this is your chance to shine. Experience in the mobile solutions space will...

Senior Test Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a Senior Test Analyst to join our dynamic team and play a key role in ensuring the quality, performance, and reliability of our applications. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Test Analyst to work with cutting-edge test tools and automation...

Senior Test Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

We are seeking a Senior Test Analyst to join our dynamic team and play a key role in ensuring the quality, performance, and reliability of our applications. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Test Analyst to work with cutting-edge test tools and automation...

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A dynamic global organization based in Midrand is looking to employ a Data Engineer with 3 – 5 years' experience using various tools and methods to collect, analyze and present dataMinimum RequirementsMatricBSc Computer Science / B.tech in IT / Data scientist /...

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The Junior Verification System Engineer will be responsible for carrying out integration and test, for developing and/or coordinating the development of scripts and procedures, and for supporting the overall verification of the Telescope System Requirements.The Junior...

Data Engineer – Gauteng Midrand

A dynamic global organization based in Midrand is looking to employ a Data Engineer with 3 – 5 years' experience using various tools and methods to collect, analyze and present dataMinimum RequirementsMatricBSc Computer Science / B.tech in IT / Data scientist /...

Data Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...

Solution Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

IT Solution Architect – Mastermind of Warehouse Management Solutions! Hey, tech visionary! Ready to architect the future of global warehouse management? We need an IT Solution Architect who thrives on innovation, problem-solving, and game-changing design to lead the...

Data Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

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