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.

NASA engineering sparks battery innovation

Battery technology that has powered the International Space Station, the Hubble Space Telescope, and numerous satellites is now storing energy on Earth, enabling intermittent renewable energy sources to provide steady power. These extremely durable batteries were made...

Oracle Cloud rolls out Nvidia Blackwell GPUs

Oracle has optimised its first wave of liquid-cooled Nvidia GB200 NVL72 racks in its data centres. Thousands of Nvidia Blackwell GPUs are now being deployed and ready for customer use on Nvidia DGX Cloud and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) to develop and run...

Tech trends shaping 2024 and beyond

From integrating AI in everyday business operations to the fortification of cybersecurity measures, the past year showcased technology's efficiency and resilience. In 2023, terms like GenAI, cybersecurity, data, and multi-cloud seamlessly integrated into our daily...

Global decline for PC shipments in 2023

Worldwide PC shipments totaled 63,3-million units in the fourth quarter of 2023, a 0,3% increase from the fourth quarter of 2022, according to preliminary results by Gartner. This marks the first time that quarterly shipments have increased after eight straight...

IBM collaborates with SAP on new AI solutions

IBM has announced its collaboration with SAP to develop generative AI solutions to help clients in the consumer packaged goods and retail industries enhance their supply chain, finance operations, sales and services. With a shared legacy of technology expertise and...

More shakeups for VMware partners

Broadcom’s shakeup of VMware’s partners continues: after giving partners notice that the existing partner programme will terminate in February, the company has now also put VMware Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) on notice. CSPs have received communications telling them...

Supply chain organisations plan to go big on GenAI

Half of supply chain leaders plan to implement generative AI (GenAI) in the next 12 months, with an additional 14% already in the implementation stage, according to a survey by Gartner. The survey data also showed that chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) are...

SAP to pay $220m in bribery case

SAP will pay over $220-million (R4,1-billion) to resolve investigations by the US Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) into violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). SAP's resolution with the department stems from schemes...

Disinformation now the top global risk

Misinformation and disinformation are now the world's biggest short-term risks, while extreme weather and critical change to Earth systems are greatest long-term concern, according to Global Risks Report 2024. Drawing on nearly two decades of original risks perception...

Another decline for global PC shipments

Global shipments of traditional PCs marginally surpassed expectations in the fourth quarter of 2023 (4Q23) with nearly 67,1-million PCs shipped, down 2,7% from the prior year, according to preliminary results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide...

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Much has already been made of the working habits of digital natives. An influx of young professionals joining the workforce who have grown up using the internet, mobile devices, social media and other modern technologies greatly affects the way businesses operate. By...

IFS extends field service offering

IFS, the global enterprise applications company, announces the general availability of IFS Field Service Management 6 (FSM 6). With major enhancements and new capabilities, it has been field tested and is already delivering value for early adopter customer Eickhoff, a...

Businesses brace for 2019’s big tech changes and challenges

Simon McCollough, major channel account manager at F5 Networks, assesses what 2019 has in store It's that time of year again. Businesses are dusting themselves down from a turbulent, fast-paced and opportunity-rich 2018 as they start to map out the year ahead. Now is...

Skyworth debuts new TVs and global brand strategy

Skyworth has introduced seven new TVs with new technology and announced the company's new global brand strategy. The 65S9A/XA9000 TV includes a powerful PQ processor built-in, able to improve image quality from every aspect based on AI algorithm. Meanwhile, it adopts...

Vodacom Video Play to live stream 2018-19 FA Cup

Vodacom, through its entertainment-streaming platform Video Play, has secured the rights to live-stream the 2018-19 FA Cup. This means that football lovers, who are on the Vodacom network can register for Video Play and binge on the next five rounds of English...

Assa Abloy acquires KEYper Systems in the US

Assa Abloy has signed an agreement to acquire KEYper Systems, a supplier of electronic and mechanical key management systems in the US, with a strong presence in the automotive segment. KEYper was established in 1993, and operates from its HQ in Harrisburg, NC. KEYper...

Epiroc, Ericsson optimise wireless technology for mines

Epiroc, a productivity partner for the mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries, has signed a co-operation agreement with Ericsson to jointly help mining companies achieve optimal wireless connectivity in their operations through LTE and 5G...

Credence signs Nominet NTX distribution in Africa

When it comes to cyber security, DNS (the technology standard used to turn domain names into IP addresses) is often overlooked despite it providing an 'open back door' for cyber criminals. In response, specialist security distributor Credence Security has signed a...

Create a cybersecurity culture

'Cybersecurity' is still a relatively new word, making its first appearance to reference "protecting a computer or computer system" in 1989. Since then, the term has evolved to incorporate every aspect of IT, information and cyber security. By Simeon Tassev, MD and...

2018: a year of fluctuation for crypto

The world of crypto in 2018 was characterised by massive price fluctuations, regulatory changes and social media monitoring. Cryptocurrency continued to show growth across the globe, showcasing the world's desire to exercise more control over their finances. Marius...

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About our client:Looking for an opportunity to make impactful contributions that benefit society? Joining this dynamic, organised and innovative employer will allow just that, all while earning well and working alongside a global team of specialists. You will be able...

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