ID-based attacks rife as phishing, authentication abuse on the rise

Phishing accounted for more than half of cybersecurity incident response engagements in the second quarter of 2026, while authentication abuse was observed in 65% of engagements, according to the latest Incident Response Trends report from Cisco Talos. The findings...

Tech sales under the lash as consumers curb spending

South Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market is proving resilient so far in 2026, although retailers and brands in the tech and durables (T&D) sector are experiencing a number of challenges. This is according to NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa, which has...

Roman space telescope begins its quest to the dark universe

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun a three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit where it is hoped it will reveal the universe’s darkest secrets. The mission launched at 7:26 AM EDT Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch...

Crackdowns alone won’t stop online wildlife trafficking

A new major global review shows that platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube are fueling a fast-growing and difficult-to-track illegal wildlife trade. The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Annette Hübschle, a co-author of the study, says closing...

Joburg is still Africa’s top data centre location

Johannesburg officially confirmed its position as Africa’s digital infrastructure powerhouse. The new Cushman & Wakefield 2025 Global Data Centre Market Comparison ranks Johannesburg as the continent’s leading data centre market and places it in the top 10...

Entrepreneurs drive retail growth

South African small businesses are experiencing an unprecedented boom, with more than 200 000 entrepreneurs processing 173-million transactions and driving over half a billion rand in measurable growth over the past year. This is according to Yoco's 2025 Exchange...

Peanut butter recall highlights reverse logistics challenges

The ongoing recall of peanut butter products has put the spotlight on reverse logistics, an often-neglected aspect of supply chain management, according to SAPICS (The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management). Earlier this month, the National Consumer Council...

Governments lag on GenAI-enabled services

Fewer than 25% of government organisations will have generative AI (GenAI)-enabled citizen-facing services by 2027, according to Gartner. Fear of public failure and a lack of community trust in government use of the technology will slow adoption for external use with...

ChatGPT drives 10x surge in phishing attacks

Email phishing attacks have increased dramatically by more than 10-times since the introduction of ChatGPT. Some firms reported a rise of as high as 1265% in these attacks according to an analysis by Stocklytics.com. Apart from creating AI tools like WormGPT, Dark...

WLAN revenues plummet in 4Q

According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, 2023 was a roller coaster ride for wireless LAN (WLAN) vendors. Revenues were elevated in the first half of the year but contracted sharply in 4Q 2023. Despite the end-of-year correction, annual WLAN...

AMD extends FPGA portfolio

AMD has announced the AMD Spartan UltraScale+ FPGA family, the newest addition to the extensive portfolio of AMD Cost-Optimised FPGAs and adaptive SoCs. Delivering cost and power-efficient performance for a wide range of I/O-intensive applications at the edge, Spartan...

All systems go for ZANOG@iWeek2024

It's just a few days to go until ISPs, network operators, techies, public officials, executives, students, legal professionals and others with an interest in the internet descend on Somerset West near Cape Town for ZANOG@iWeek2024. The line-up for the 12 to 14 March...

AR/VR headsets surged during the holiday season

As macroeconomic pressures eased and new products launched, the global market for augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) headsets grew 130,4% year over year during the fourth quarter of 2023 (4Q23), according to new data from the International Data Corporation...

Digital signage market to rise to $45bn

The global digital signage market size is predicted to attain $45,94-billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is expected to witness a CAGR of 8,1% over the forecast period owing to increasing demand from end-use industries, which...

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STC provides fibre connectivity to Rand Show 2019

Smart Technology Centre (STC) is the exclusive connectivity sponsor for this year's larger-than-life gaming entertainment pavilion at the Rand Show 2019. Smart Technology Centre will deliver a super-fast FibreMAX 500Mbps fibre link, wholly dedicated to the gaming...

PTZ network camera for harsh environments

Axis Communications has launched the AXIS Q6215-LE PTZ Network Camera in South Africa to meet the increasing demand for more heavy-duty PTZ cameras with built-in IR (Infrared) illumination. The new model comes with a 1/2-inch sensor and combines great image quality...

A new model for data and process oversight

The new science of Meta Analytics has been formalised to enable broad oversight of data and processes, with key objectives of supporting governance thereof, proving compliance, achieving alignment and leveraging efficiencies. By Mervyn Mooi, director at Knowledge...

Avoid these common payroll pitfalls

Payroll management sounds simple, but it is surprisingly easy for a growing business to make payroll mistakes if it does not have robust processes and systems in place. In some cases, an error can have serious consequences for a business, ranging from damaging...

AI to unlock insurance value

The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the insurance and broader financial services sector will see the industry become more proactive in its ability to make decisions in real-time regarding the risks covered in their contracts. According to Johan Reyneke,...

Acer debuts Predator Helios 700 notebook

Acer has unveiled two new Predator Helios Windows 10 gaming notebooks. The all-new Predator Helios 700 includes a HyperDrift keyboard that slides forward, allowing increased airflow directly through the top of the notebook. The redesigned Predator Helios 300 includes...

IT has a crucial role to play in the fight against money laundering

The highly publicised debacle of Angelo Agrizzi and six others, who were recently charged with money-laundering and fraud, has brought these issues into the spotlight in South Africa. By Anusha Singh, fraud subject matter expert and business analyst at In2IT The...

Altron BDS wins Xerox MEA Partner of the Year Award

Altron Bytes Document Solutions (BDS), the largest Xerox distributor in the world, has won the Xerox Middle East & Africa (MEA) Partner of the Year Award, the Xerox Managed Print Excellence Award, and a shared award for Xerox Production Excellence for 2018. The...

Westcon-Comstor sets up Johannesburg Shared Services Centre

Westcon-Comstor has completed a recruitment roll-out of a Johannesburg Shared Services Centre (JSSC), with the focus on creating substantial job opportunities. Deployed in skilled, international roles, the Midrand-based shared service centre, now employs finance staff...

Five SME big data myths demystified

Despite positive case studies and the increasing uptake of analytical capabilities by large businesses, some SMEs are still sceptical. Yudhvir Seetharam, head of analytics for FNB Business, demystifies the biggest misconceptions that SMEs hold about data analytics....

UI/UX designer – Western Cape Cape Town

Job Title: UI/UX DesignerLocation: Remote OR Cape Town OR JohannesburgAbout the RoleAt our client, they are committed to delighting our customers. We believe in sweating the small stuff, from backend to frontend engineering, from support to customer gifts. As a UI/UX...

Senior Developer

Senior DeveloperLocation: Remote OR Cape Town OR JohannesburgAbout the RoleWe're seeking an experienced developer with a proven ability to find creative and unconventional solutions to technical problems.As a Senior Developer, you will play a crucial role in turning...

Senior Application Developer

A reputable insurance firm is seeking a highly skilled Senior Application Developer. A completed degree/certification in computer science is mandatory.The ideal candidate will have strong experience with C#, .NET 6, .NET Core, SQL Server, Blazer, HTML5, and CSS, as...

1890 Full Stack Developer (Focus: TypeScript)

A client in the automobile industry is looking for a Full Stack Developer (Focus: TypeScript) (Advanced)Product / Feature Team InformationHES - Hub EcoSystem / Capacity Planner We empower our business units by developing the Hub EcoSystem application on the...

Senior Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Senior DeveloperLocation: Remote OR Cape Town OR JohannesburgAbout the RoleWe're seeking an experienced developer with a proven ability to find creative and unconventional solutions to technical problems.As a Senior Developer, you will play a crucial role in turning...

Senior Application Developer – Remote Remote

A reputable insurance firm is seeking a highly skilled Senior Application Developer. A completed degree/certification in computer science is mandatory.The ideal candidate will have strong experience with C#, .NET 6, .NET Core, SQL Server, Blazer, HTML5, and CSS, as...

1890 Full Stack Developer (Focus: TypeScript) – Gauteng Centurion

A client in the automobile industry is looking for a Full Stack Developer (Focus: TypeScript) (Advanced)Product / Feature Team InformationHES - Hub EcoSystem / Capacity Planner We empower our business units by developing the Hub EcoSystem application on the...

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Remote .NET Developer wanted! We are looking for a talented Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team and contribute to challenging and impactful projects. This is a remote role and you will be flown to Dubai at least twice a year! Responsibilities: Develop and...

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