Cyber-enabled fraud one of the most pervasive global threats

Artificial intelligence, geopolitical fragmentation and a surge in cyber-enabled fraud are redefining the global cyber risk landscape at unprecedented speed, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026. The report, developed in...

Global cooperation proves resilient against geopolitical headwinds

Global cooperation is proving resilient even as multilateralism continues to face strong headwinds, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cooperation Barometer 2026. However, cooperation is below where it needs to be to address critical economic, security and...

Brands and retailers navigate a new reality as AI shapes consumer decisions

Generative AI (GenAI) is reshaping the first steps of our shopping experience before we ever click "buy”. From hyper-personalized suggestions to curated inspiration, influence now begins long before a store visit or app tap, moving where brands and retailers compete...

AI-driven cyber threats are outpacing defence capabilities

A new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally reshaping the cybersecurity landscape and exposing major gaps in corporate defences. Despite growing awareness of the risks, the pace of cyber defence adoption...

Intel launches Xeon 6, Gaudi 3 for next-gen AI

Intel has launched Xeon 6 with Performance-cores (P-cores) and Gaudi 3 AI accelerators. “Demand for AI is leading to a massive transformation in the data centre, and the industry is asking for choice in hardware, software and developer tools,” says Justin Hotard,...

AMD enables AI on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) has chosen AMD Instinct MI300X accelerators with ROCm open software to power its newest OCI Compute Supercluster instance called BM.GPU.MI300X.8. For AI models that can comprise hundreds of billions of parameters, the OCI Supercluster with...

Money muling, forged documents top SA fraud risks

The South African fraud landscape has increased significantly over the past three years, with impersonation fraud, money muling and forged documentation being the most significant challenges the Southern African Fraud Prevention Services (SAFPS) have had to deal with....

DBSA comes under ransomware attack

The Development Bank of Southern Africa Limited (DBSA) has confirmed that it was subjected to a ransomware attack by a malicious threat actor on about 21 May 2023. Based on preliminary investigations, the DBSA believes the threat actor to be Akira, a Russian...

Regtech spend surges as AI, ML unlock efficiencies

Spend on regtech by financial institutions and other industries will increase by 124% between 2023 and 2028 globally, from $83-billion in 2023, according to a new study from Juniper Research. Increasingly complex regulatory requirements are driving corporates to adopt...

These were the major initial vectors of ransomware attacks in 2022

A new Kaspersky report has showed that the majority of ransomware attacks in 2022 started with exploitation of public-facing applications, data from compromised user accounts and malicious emails. According to the IT Security Economics report, more than 40% of...

New Tatooine-like multi-planetary system identified

An international team of astronomers has announced the second-ever discovery of a multiplanetary circumbinary system. Circumbinary systems contain planets that orbit around two stars in the centre instead of just one, like in our Solar System. Circumbinary planets...

Telkom results a mixed bag

Loadshedding, constrained consumer spending and dynamic competition, against the backdrop of a sluggish economy with persistent inflationary pressures, have weighed on Telkom's annual results for the year ended 31 March 2023. As it transitions to next-generation...

ESG an emerging focus for human resources

The latest report from the International Bar Association Global Employment Institute (IBA GEI) states that employers and governments across the world are paying greater attention to sustainability and the promotion of ethical business. Based on data from lawyers in 55...

Malware takes innovation to the cloud

Check Point Software Technologies researchers have reported on a new version of shellcode-based downloader GuLoader, which was the fourth most prevalent malware last month, according to the company's Global Threat Index for May 2023. With fully encrypted payloads and...

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Dell EMC launches PowerEdge MX

Dell EMC is launching Dell EMC PowerEdge MX, the industry's newest high-performance, modular infrastructure, designed to support a wide variety of traditional and emerging data centre workloads. PowerEdge MX offers the first modular infrastructure architecture...

How to benefit from Employment Tax Incentive

While there is no certainty regarding the proposed five-year extension on the Employment Tax Incentive (ETI) programme (as directed by the 2018 Draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill), companies will benefit financially from implementing ETI. CRS Technologies offers the...

Vodacom’s Mum and Baby platform open to all SA moms

Vodacom's Mum and Baby platform, which provides free health information and videos to aid parents and guardians as they deal with pre and post pregnancy, will now be made available to non-Vodacom users. Launched in March 2017 under the Vodacom Siyakha umbrella, the...

Critical factors fuelling the data-driven enterprise

Successful digital businesses depend on data to provide the insights necessary to deliver new innovations, products, and services. But those insights are only as good as the underlying data. As the number of business decision-makers who depend on real-time data...

New mobile workstations from Lenovo

Lenovo is launching a new addition to its ThinkPad mobile workstation portfolio, the ThinkPad P1. The ThinkPad P1 fulfills the desire for workstation performance and reliability in a thin and light design. The ThinkPad P1 has a signature, black finish, glass touchpad...

Human error the main cause of data breaches

With news headlines regularly announcing a new data breach, one wonders whether hackers are becoming more skilled and bolder, or whether organisations are not taking the security of the information they process seriously. Unfortunately, what businesses may not realise...

Employee screening a must for start-ups

As the startup sector gains momentum in South Africa, entrepreneurs are urged to ensure their recruitment efforts are well thought out. This is the word from Rudi Kruger, GM of LexisNexis Data Services, who says: "Start-ups are created to address specific needs, so...

Women in tech – episode 1

South Africa is celebrating Women’s Month, showcasing its heroines, reflecting on their struggles and triumphs. In honour of Women’s Month, Dell EMC is showcasing eight of the extraordinary women who work in its South African operations. Emogene Smith, Khulisa Academy...

Is IoT risky business?

Where there is technology at play, you can be pretty sure there will be associated risks and the Internet of Things (IoT) has not been immune to these. The initial risk the IoT industry faced was that they would move too fast and technology adoption would outpace...

PHP Developer

Contract to perm opportunityFull time in office based in Sandton Job Summary: We are looking for a skilled PHP Developer with expertise in Laravel to join our innovative team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality web...

AI Specialist

Purpose The purpose of this role is that Centre of Excellence Specialist oversees the implementation of business analysis standards and practices. The role includes enhancing bank-wide business analysis procedures, ensuring high-quality deliverables, promoting best...

PHP Developer – Gauteng Sandown

Contract to perm opportunityFull time in office based in Sandton Job Summary: We are looking for a skilled PHP Developer with expertise in Laravel to join our innovative team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality web...

AI Specialist – Gauteng Randburg

Purpose The purpose of this role is that Centre of Excellence Specialist oversees the implementation of business analysis standards and practices. The role includes enhancing bank-wide business analysis procedures, ensuring high-quality deliverables, promoting best...

Full Stack Software Engineer (Python)

Develop robust, scalable services using Python, Flask, PostgreSQL, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, jQuery, AJAX, React, and AWS cloud services. Participate in system architecture design and solve complex tech stack problems. Guide junior developersSoftware development security...

SAP Supply Chain Business Analyst

Join Africa's Leading Bank in Johannesburg! SAP Supply Chain Business Analyst Wanted Elevate our supply chain with your expertise. Drive Excellence: Optimize processes and enhance efficiency. Innovate: Lead groundbreaking projects in a dynamic financial environment....

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Coordinate with internal team members, including QAS and BADesign, development and maintenance on platform / applicationReview code of team members in line with quality and delivery requirementsEnsure software maintainabilityAdhere to governance, security directives...

Full Stack Software Engineer (Python) – Western Cape Cape Town

Develop robust, scalable services using Python, Flask, PostgreSQL, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, jQuery, AJAX, React, and AWS cloud services. Participate in system architecture design and solve complex tech stack problems. Guide junior developersSoftware development security...

SAP Supply Chain Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Join Africa's Leading Bank in Johannesburg! SAP Supply Chain Business Analyst Wanted Elevate our supply chain with your expertise. Drive Excellence: Optimize processes and enhance efficiency. Innovate: Lead groundbreaking projects in a dynamic financial environment....

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