SA has world’s highest cyberattack rate, identity visibility gap

South African companies have significant gaps in workforce password security, underscoring growing risks as they contend with rising cyber threats, increasing regulatory pressure, and limited visibility into user identities and access. This is according to a new study...

AI-enabled attacks drive ransomware surge

Cybercrime no longer functions as a series of isolated campaigns. Today, it operates as a system, with malicious hackers operating across an end-to-end life cycle and compressing the attack life cycle with shadow agents. This is the headline finding from the 2026...

Employees are the biggest cyber threat – and it will only get worse

South Africa experienced a 46% increase in insider cyber risk in 2026, surpassing the global average of 44%. What’s more, 63% of South African companies surveyed expect insider‑driven data losses to increase as growing numbers of disgruntled employees are resorting to...

Interconnected systems at risk of a digital pandemic

Are we ready for solar storms, submarine cable cuts, satellite disruptions, and extreme weather to disrupt communication networks and potentially trigger a “digital pandemic"? A new report – “When digital systems fail: The hidden risks of our digital world​" –...

Meta ups the infrastructure stakes with $65bn investment

Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced that the company plans to spend up invest in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure to the tune of $65 billion this year. Part of this investment will include more AI hires and a new 2-Gigawatt data centre....

DTI attempts to allay Empowerment Fund fears

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) says the new R100-billion Transformation Fund is not a new tax, but rather a way of facilitating existing broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) commitments. In a statement, the DTI says the...

African industrial systems are under attack

Malicious objects of all types were detected and blocked on 34% of Industrial Control System (ICS) computers in the first half of 2023, according to the ICS CERT landscape report by Kaspersky. In Africa over this period attacks were detected on 40,3% of ICS computers,...

AMD extends edge solutions

AMD has announced AMD Kria K24 System-on-Module (SOM) and KD240 Drives Starter Kit, the latest additions to the Kria portfolio of adaptive SOMs and developer kits. AMD Kria K24 SOM offers power-efficient compute in a small form factor and targets cost-sensitive...

Investment in GRC tools set to surge

Legal and compliance department investment in governance, risk, and compliance tools will increase 50% by 2026, says Gartner, with assurance leaders seeking out technology solutions to help them address increasing regulatory attention on executive risk oversight and...

Another slow year for AR/VR headsets

Worldwide augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) headset shipments declined for the fourth quarter in a row as volumes fell 44,6% YoY during the second quarter of 2023 (2Q23), according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide...

SABS publishes technical spec for climate change

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has published a South African technical specification (SATS) which enables local government and communities to implement a framework to prepare for and manage the impact of climate change. SATS 14092 (2023): Adaptation to...

SA retailers lose billions through customer disconnect

Formal retailers in South Africa are losing billions of rands in annual sales because of a disconnect between the customer touchpoint mix that they prioritise and those that their customers prefer. This is one of the key findings of a big data research study conducted...

GenAI helps business thrive in an uncertain economic environment

The latest Worldwide Artificial Intelligence Spending Guide (V2 2023) published by International Data Corporation (IDC) shows that artificial intelligence (AI) spending in Europe will reach $34,2-billion in 2023, representing 20,6% of the worldwide AI market. AI...

More than half of SMEs have been breached

A massive 57% of SMEs have experienced a cybersecurity breach, according to a report by Guardz. Thirty-one percent of respondents state that their business had been targeted by a breach in the past 12 months alone. Meanwhile, 29% of small and medium-sized businesses...

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Basic cyber hygiene goes a long way

When on the job at a corporate office, a healthcare organisation, or an academic institution or government agency, or even when you are working from a local coffee shop, restaurant, or home office, your organisation's online safety and security is a responsibility...

IS bolsters CloudConnect offering with Amazon and Google

Internet Solutions has confirmed new CloudConnect partnerships with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud, making it the only ISP in South Africa to offer secure dedicated links to three of the world's largest on-demand public cloud computing platforms. The new...

DCC offers Dell EMC S4100-ON

The Dell EMC S4100-ON 10GbE top-of-rack switches that offer high-performance and open networking functionality are a now available from official distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). The switch range is also the first to ship standard with OS10 Enterprise...

MTN launches Entertainment Pass bundles

MTN contract customers can get free data access to social media, music and video streaming with the recently launched Entertainment Pass bundles. The Entertainment Pass gives customers who sign up for a new contract, or who upgrade to selected plans, access to...

New Citrix Workspace unveiled

Troye has announced the new Citrix Workspace and Citrix Workspace app, a bundle of products that provide a secure and unified experience for all apps, content, and devices for IT and users. By providing a new, streamlined experience, Citrix Workspace delivers...

An easy way to manage translations

Work is becoming increasingly global and the need for translations has increased. The cloud-based Xerox Easy Translator Service translates to more than 35 languages. Think of the projects you could complete for your business or for your customers. The Xerox Easy...

Home-sharing shows travel industry is ageless

With people living longer than ever before, and typically working until later in life, the way that people retire is changing. Many are scaling down for a more manageable lifestyle, opting to use a different skills set for an additional source of income. For some,...

Cosplayers raise breast cancer awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a critical time in the fight for education around a disease which statistically affects one in every 26 women in South Africa. For the duration of the rAge expo - running from 5 to 7 October at the Ticketpro Dome in Northgate...

Transport infrastructure the vehicle for economic growth

For any country, the transport infrastructure networks are some of the most important assets it can have - not only in pure monetary value, but also the socio and economic gains that the transportation of people, goods and services brings. Herbert Phahlane, director:...

Mimecast extends cyber resilience vision

Mimecast has announced the general availability its new web security service. The cloud-based service is designed to guard against malicious activity initiated by user action or malware while blocking access to websites deemed unsafe or inappropriate based on each...

Systems (Database) Administrator – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Systems (Database) Administrator My client a leading commercial fashion Retailer in Cape Town has an exciting new vacancy for a Systems (Database) Administrator. Requirements:The successful candidate will administer IT Systems, Databases, Software development, testing...

Oracle PL/SQL Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for an Oracle PL / SQL Developer to join them on a permanent basis. IT / Finance Responsibilities Provide Technical Guidance and SupportOffer expertise and support to the product team, assisting with...

Support Engineer

Individuals with a Bachelors in computer sciences, IT, or related field, with proven experience in managing Office 355SharePoint environments and website hosting.Strong knowledge of network infrastructure, hardware, and software systems. Proficiency in troubleshooting...

Data Scientist at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...

Support Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Individuals with a Bachelors in computer sciences, IT, or related field, with proven experience in managing Office 355SharePoint environments and website hosting.Strong knowledge of network infrastructure, hardware, and software systems. Proficiency in troubleshooting...

Data Scientist at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...

Support Engineer

Individuals with a Bachelors in computer sciences, IT, or related field, with proven experience in managing Office 355SharePoint environments and website hosting.Strong knowledge of network infrastructure, hardware, and software systems. Proficiency in troubleshooting...

Junior Technical Test Analyst at Sintrex Integration Services

Core Outputs Contribute to the Technical Testing function (manual and automated) to meet testing requirementsPerform software testing (Front end, Back end Testing and Data Validations) to complement existing UI TestingAbility to operate independently while delivering...

Support Engineer – Remote Remote

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