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.

AI solutions and services to generate $22,3trn global impact

Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to have a profound impact on the global economy, according to a comprehensive analysis from IDC. According to IDC, investments in AI solutions and services are projected to yield a global cumulative impact of $22,3-trillion by 2030,...

Network attackers are more likely to log in than break in

The primary way that cyber attackers gain initial access to networks, accounting for 56% of cases, is by exploiting external remote services, which include edge devices such as firewalls and VPNs, by leveraging valid accounts. This is the headline finding from the...

Digital access the best chance for learner success

Digital access allows teachers and learners alike to collaborate with peers on tasks or projects no matter where they are located. This boosts learners' skills in creativity, critical thinking and innovation - three of the top skills needed by professionals in the...

Weak passwords still doing the rounds

In 2023, "admin" was the most common password among South Africans. This is according to the fifth annual NordPass study, which uncovered the 200 most common passwords worldwide and compared among 35 countries. It also explored what passwords people use for different...

Global energy transition under pressure

Near-term headwinds will hinder the energy and metals sectors' energy transition efforts in 2024, according to a new S&P Global Market Intelligence report. The newly published 2024 Commodities outlook: Near-term risks abound for energy transition, critical...

Where are ISPA Inspires winners now?

The ISPA Inspires Educational Sponsorship has been running for three years now and produced almost half a dozen winners who have been enabled to pursue studies and careers in the ICT (Information and Communications Technology) sector through the support of South...

All the 2023 Africa Tech Festival Award winners

The Africa Tech Festival Awards 2023 this week honoured companies, individuals and initiatives that have demonstrated excellence, and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of what is possible with technology in Africa. James Williams, senior event director, events at...

Nvidia debuts Omniverse cloud services on Microsoft Azure

Automotive companies are transforming every phase of their product lifecycle -- evolving their primarily physical, manual processes into software-driven, AI-enhanced digital systems. To help them save costs and reduce lead times, Nvidia is announcing two new...

Irish Tech Challenge startups chosen

The Embassy of Ireland in South Africa, in partnership with Wits University's Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct, the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and Dogpatch Labs Ireland has selected five tech startups for...

Microsoft and partners double down on AI transformation

Microsoft has introduced about 100 new services and updates as part of its AI-forward strategy, including key developments within its productivity and security offerings. The announcements were made at the company's annual Microsoft Ignite 2023 conference. Just about...

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Oracle names new VP: sub-Saharan Africa

Oracle has announced the appointment of Andrew Sordam as vice-president for sub-Saharan Africa with immediate effect. Sordam takes over from Cherian Varghese who has been named as the regional MD and vice-president for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and...

Data centre energy efficiency a priority

As our appetite for all things IT and digital continues to grow, the need for data centres continues to grow, with more and more data centres erected, and much bigger than they were before. This places a tremendous amount of pressure on the electrical power utility...

Vox helps SA businesses get cloud ready

Vox, has introduced a comprehensive IT Advisory portfolio to assist medium-to large-sized businesses review current IT strategies or set new ones, particularly making the shift from on-premise to the cloud. The IT Alignment Audit is a dynamic assessment that provides...

A new approach to better information security

Despite having tools, solutions and processes in place to protect their information assets, businesses remain at significant risk from attacks. Too many of them simply cannot detect when large amounts of data are leaving their networks. This isn't surprising really....

Use cheaper banking channels, consumers advised

As another large fuel hike kicks-in to compound the financial burden on South African households, consumers are advised to consider using efficient and cheaper banking channels to contain costs. Dr Christoph Nieuwoudt, CEO of FNB Consumer says banking has become part...

SUSE launches software-defined storage

For enterprise customers, demand for additional data storage is growing too fast for traditional storage options to continue to be affordable. SUSE is meeting the demand for reliable, reasonably priced storage, today announcing the availability of SUSE Enterprise...

Power efficiency in data centre infrastructure

Reducing energy consumption in South Africa is a national imperative. Hyperscalers currently investing in South Africa, and those planning on doing so in the future will have to take this into consideration when designing their facilities. By Sameer Cassim, R&D...

Building credibility in the ICT sector

Attending one of the many, many ICT industry events that pack the sector's collective calendar every year, I was taken aback by a sudden realisation. By Steve Briggs, chief commercial officer at Seacom The event had been pitched as a digital networking event for ICT...

New-look rAge kicks off this weekend

As gamers settle into three dedicated LAN areas to play games non-stop for 52 hours at the biggest and slickest LAN in Africa, visitors to rAge 2018 will be welcomed by the sight of a newly designed and larger show floor. The interactive and immersive gaming...

Securing credit card transactional data is crucial

Ever wondered where every credit card transaction is recorded and stored and how secure that data is, especially after the hardware on which that data is stored reaches end-of-life. If this data is compromised and lands in the wrong hands, it could have catastrophic...

Front-End Developer at Ntice Search

Our Client, a Leader in the Export of Food productsis looking for a skilled and experienced Front-End Angular Developer to join a team of passionate developers working on a next generation solution for international trade. The software solution has been developed and...

Senior IT Auditor

Experience IT Auditor with exposure in the manufacturing sector. Conduct IT Technical [URL Removed] ,execute and report on Audit projects. Write SQL scripts. Desired Skills: oracle power BI digitisation sql scrips cyber security ITIL Desired Qualification Level &...

Master Data Manager

The Master Data Manager is responsible for optimizing and managing product and supplier master data in compliance with standard operating procedures, data governance rules, anti-corruption, and finance control requirements. This role ensures the accuracy, consistency,...

OSS System Administrator

Job Overview:We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a OSS system Administrator. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the smooth functioning of our organization by handling various administrative...

Front-End Developer at Ntice Search – KwaZulu-Natal Hillcrest

Our Client, a Leader in the Export of Food productsis looking for a skilled and experienced Front-End Angular Developer to join a team of passionate developers working on a next generation solution for international trade. The software solution has been developed and...

Senior IT Auditor – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Experience IT Auditor with exposure in the manufacturing sector. Conduct IT Technical [URL Removed] ,execute and report on Audit projects. Write SQL scripts. Desired Skills: oracle power BI digitisation sql scrips cyber security ITIL Desired Qualification Level &...

Master Data Manager – Gauteng Centurion

The Master Data Manager is responsible for optimizing and managing product and supplier master data in compliance with standard operating procedures, data governance rules, anti-corruption, and finance control requirements. This role ensures the accuracy, consistency,...

OSS System Administrator – Remote Remote

Job Overview:We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a OSS system Administrator. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the smooth functioning of our organization by handling various administrative...

Level I Support Engineer (10pm to 6am shift)

Remote Support position available for experienced and qualified Level I Support Engineer to assist international clients with hardware, software and networking support (night shift 10pm to 6am, 100 hours per month). Seeking professional individual with a passion for...

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