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...

AI automation is having an impact on entry-level hiring

Nearly a quarter (22%) of CHROs report that at least one business leader in their organisation has stopped hiring for entry-level roles due to AI automation, according to Gartner. The 4Q25 Gartner survey of 110 heads of HR also found that 95% of organisations have...

Africa’s young people want jobs, clean government

Africa’s young people are more optimistic about the future of their countries, economies and the continent than at any point since the pandemic - but they are demanding jobs, cleaner government, safer communities, a stronger political voice and a model of democracy...

Even without data centres, Africa faces water bankruptcy

A new United Nations (UN) report says the world has moved past a water crisis into water bankruptcy – and Africa’s utility numbers already show what that looks like.

Reflex signs up Nokia to expand broadband reach

Reflex will deploy Nokia’s Broadband Network Gateway (BNG) solution to modernise and scale its network, enabling faster onboarding of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and delivering a better broadband experience for South African businesses and communities. Reflex...

Vodacom releases reviewed annual results

Vodacom’s group revenue for the year ended 31 March 2025 was R152,2-billion, up 1,1%. Group service revenue declined 0,1% in rands, but increased 11,2% on a normalised basis, above the group’s medium-term target; and financial services revenue increased 7,6% to...

Africa dominates list of the fastest-growing economies

Africa will account for 11 of the world's 20 fastest-growing economies in 2024, the African Development Bank Group said in its latest Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook (MEO) of the continent released on Friday. Overall, real gross domestic product (GDP) growth for...

Telco industry embraces GenAI

It's been five years since the telecommunications industry first deployed 5G networks to drive new performance levels for customers and unlock new value for telcos. But that industry milestone has been overshadowed by the emergence of generative AI (GenAI) and the...

AMD powers AI track inspection for Japanese bullet train

Japanese bullet train operator JR Kyushu Railway Company is using the AMD Kria K26 System-on-Module (SOM) to automate track inspection. The AI-based solution replaces traditional methods of inspecting miles of track on foot, creating significant efficiencies by...

GenAI tokens pass $12bn market cap

The market capitalisation of generative AI tokens has surpassed the $12-billion mark, according to a Stocklytics.com data presentation. Stocklytics' financial expert Edith Reads believes that attaining that mark is no mean feat for a sector still in its infancy. She...

Cisco, Nvidia help enterprises deploy, manage secure AI

Cisco and Nvidia have announced plans to deliver AI infrastructure solutions for the data centre that are easy to deploy and manage, enabling the massive computing power that enterprises need to succeed in the AI era. "AI is fundamentally changing how we work and...

Customer experience BPO to near 12% growth

The global customer experience (CX) business process outsourcing (BPO) market is anticipated to reach $199,83-billion by 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11,9% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. CX BPO involves the...

European smart meter penetration hits 60%

More than 60% of the electricity customers in EU27+3 had a smart meter at the end of 2023. The market is set for stable growth with a total of more than 88-million smart electricity meters forecasted to be deployed across the region from 2024-2028. This was among...

The future of cars will be defined by AI

Over the next 10 years, electrification will change what powers cars, and automation will change how they are driven - but one of the biggest opportunities is connectivity and software definition, which will change how cars are monetised. This was blindingly apparent...

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Debunking cloud-based enterprise software myths

Enterprise software will increasingly reside in the cloud. In some rare situations, on-premise instances of enterprise software will be desirable - for instance in mining or offshore drilling where business operations are in remote areas and not served by reliable...

DCC signs up StorMagic distribution

Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has been appointed an official distributor for StorMagic, a provider of virtual SANs designed for companies running small data centres that require cost-effective, flexible and reliable two-server solutions. Available immediately to...

SayHi brings DialFire to SA

South Africa’s marketing community will get access to a wider selection of voice campaign tools following the signing of exclusive distribution agreement between local firm SayHi and European voice marketing specialist DialFire. Based in Germany, DialFire’s Cloud call...

Ecobank raises $450m in Eurobond subscription

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), the Lomé-based parent company of the Ecobank Group, has raised $450-million in its debut Eurobond which was oversubscribed. The global offering is a five-year unsecured note (144A/RegS) listed on the main market of the London...

MR Price lists on A2X

Mr Price Group has been approved for a secondary listing on A2X Markets and its shares will be available for trade on A2X from 2 May 2019. Mr Price retains its listings on the JSE and its issued share capital will be unaffected by its secondary listing on A2X. There...

New MD for PaySpace

PaySpace has appointed Sandra Crous as its new MD, effective 1 April 2019. The move follows a 32-year run at Sage in South Africa, where Crous fulfilled diverse roles including sales director, later taking up the helm as vice-president for midmarket Africa and Middle...

Is your chatbot driving you nuts?

Everyone is into AI these days. Whether it's in a bid to be seen as a thought leader or a more business-driven need to improve customer service channels, organisations across the spectrum are investigating the potential AI offers. Ryan Falkenberg, co-CEO of Clevva...

nCipher, Credence Security extend distribution agreement

nCipher Security, which provides trust, integrity and control for critical business information and applications, and Credence Security, an IT security, forensics and incident response specialist distributor, are extending their agreement to offer data protection and...

Senseable wins top digital award

When digital technology and creative thinking intersect, brands can collaborate to create memorable and relevant experiences in consumers' lives. Through the collaborative efforts between Nedbank Insurance and Accenture Interactive, the award-winning geyser telematics...

Project Manager at Milkor – Western Cape Cape Town

IntroductionTurning Vision into Reality, One Project at a Time!Milkor Integrated Systems (Pty) Ltd, Is an Aerospace company with an international footprint providing turnkey solutions on the land, sea, air and cyber domains. Our team is comprised of highly skilled...

Solutions Architect at The Foschini Group

Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with stakeholders to gather and analyse business requirements, ensuring a deep understanding of the organization's needs and objectives. Develop comprehensive solution designs that...

Solutions Architect at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Cape Town

Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with stakeholders to gather and analyse business requirements, ensuring a deep understanding of the organization's needs and objectives. Develop comprehensive solution designs that...

Senior BI Data Analyst at The Foschini Group

Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Collecting and analyzing data from various sources to identify trends, patterns, and correlations that will support business growth Creating and maintaining reports and central dashboards to support...

L2 Server Administrator (Mogalakwena) – 12 month contract

Position Title: Server Administrator - Operational Technology (OT)Primary Responsibilities:Server Administration & Support:Responsible for the administration, support, and optimization of server infrastructure, ensuring alignment with Service Level Agreements...

Senior Java Developer

Urgently looking for an innovative Senior Java Developer with strong back-end and front-end development skills as well as strong SQL skills, especially on MSSQL. Key Requirements 10+ years' experienceBachelor's Degree / BTechJavaMicroservicesDockerSOAShould you meet...

Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Urgently looking for an innovative Senior Java Developer with strong back-end and front-end development skills as well as strong SQL skills, especially on MSSQL. Key Requirements 10+ years' experienceBachelor's Degree / BTechJavaMicroservicesDockerSOAShould you meet...

Java Spring Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are looking for a highly skilled Java Spring Developer to join our dynamic DevOps team responsible for developing and maintaining Central Ordering applications. Responsibilities:· Part of a DevOps team responsible for the development and maintenance of the Central...

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