Threat actors ramp up sophistication of DDoS attacks
Sophisticated attacker collaboration, resilient botnets and compromised IoT infrastructure drove more than eight million DDoS attacks worldwide – some as large as 30 terabits per second (Tbps) – in the second half of 2025. According to NetScout Systems’ 2025...
The secret sauce, the Pentagon, and the greatest PR campaign in history
By Barry Buck - I’ve said it so many times it’s basically my catchphrase: “I don’t know how they do it, but Anthropic has the secret sauce. They’re just better than every single one of their competitors – and it’s not even close.” Turns out the Pentagon agrees with...
Global supply chains enter an era of structural volatility
Global value chains have entered an era of structural volatility, according to a World Economic Forum report released this week, forcing companies and governments to reevaluate how and where they invest and produce. The report finds that nearly three in four business...
Trends that will define Africa’s cybersecurity landscape in 2026
Check Point Software Technologies has released a definitive outlook on the eight critical trends set to shape Africa’s digital turning point in 2026. The implementation of these will increasingly require government, the private sector and key civic institutions to...
Rewriting matric can improve marks
Facing disappointing matric results or not having written the matric final examination can feel like a closed door. However, a powerful local narrative is gaining momentum: one brave decision to rewrite or attempt it for the first time can fundamentally rewrite your...
99 in-demand jobs matrics can qualify for within a year
As the class of 2025 reflects on their matric results and the class of 2026 settles into the new school year, Kagiso Trust has a powerful message for young people: there are 99 occupations in high demand that you can qualify for through technical and vocational...
AI autonomy will be key for the self-driving enterprise
There has been a definitive shift in the digital landscape. Today, autonomous intelligence - not simply technology adoption - is driving competitive advantage. This is the headline finding from HCLSoftware’s Tech Trends 2026 report, which polled 173 enterprise leaders...
NASA’s blockchain technology could enhance air travel safety
Through a drone flight test at NASA’s Ames Research Centre in California’s Silicon Valley, researchers tested a blockchain-based system for protecting flight data. The system aims to keep air traffic management safe from disruption and protect data transferred...
Cedarberg reveals tiny ecosystem that helped kick-start life
An international team of scientists from South Africa, Canada, France and the UK has uncovered fossil evidence of a tiny ecosystem that helped kick-start the recovery of Earth’s oceans after a global mass extinction. The team, led by Dr Claire Browning, an Honorary...
Resilience could waver on asset prices, debt, geoeconomic tensions
The global economic outlook has improved modestly but remains uncertain, with asset valuations, mounting debt, geoeconomic realignment and rapid artificial intelligence deployment creating both opportunities and risks, according to the World Economic Forum's...
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It’s time business meets youth where they are
Every June, South Africa celebrates its young people - the dreamers, the doers, the digital hustlers. Whether they’re coding from a café, making TikToks that teach, or launching startups from shared Wi-Fi, Gen Z and Millennials are redefining what “work” even means....
Cyber risk drives need for closer look at data recovery plans
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Absa partners with Absolute Strategy Research
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TechAccess gains Elite Partner status with Schneider Electric
TechAccess’ has been appointed as an Elite Partner for Schneider Electric’s Secure Power business. Headquartered in Johannesburg, TechAccess is a services and solutions orientated company within the South African IT sector with a strong focus on the data centre...
NEC XON earns Palo Alto Networks XMDR Partner Status
NEC XON has achieved Palo Alto Networks XMDR (Extended Managed Detection and Response) Partner Status in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). "XMDR gives us the ability to execute incident response on behalf of Palo Alto Networks, showcasing a unique partnership...
MTN invests R480m into KZN network
MTN South Africa has announced a R480-million investment into KwaZulu-Natal, expanding and modernising its network infrastructure, with a strong focus on improving access in underserved areas. The project includes: Construction of 25 new sites Modernisation of 90...
Trend Micro to deliver secure infrastructure at scale
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Arbor Cloud DDoS protection ranked Platinum
NetScout, a leading provider of enterprise performance management, carrier service assurance, cybersecurity and DDoS protection solutions, has earned top honours in the 2025 Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) PRISM report on distributed denial-of-service (DDoS)...
Black holes and lost data: ERP doesn’t have to be chaos
ERP projects fail, often very publicly and dramatically. The Spar R1,6-billion SAP write-off remains a stark reminder of what can happen when an implementation goes wrong. That roll-out resulted in disrupted supply chains, operational issues and a substantial loss in...
Fedhasa welcomes SA’s online visa system
The Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa (Fedhasa) has welcomed the recent announcement by the Department of Home Affairs that South Africa’s first online instant visa system, incorporating advanced “selfie-based” biometric technology, will go live this...
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Looking for a talented and experienced Rating Developer who will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining our client's insurance management software solutions. Key Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.Minimum 5+ years...
Senior Database Developer – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior Database Developer to join our client on a remote contract role.What you will be doing:Convert complex MSSQL stored...
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A senior opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Data Technologist to lead the sourcing, integration, and analysis of complex financial, statistical, and visual/spatial data to support forensic investigations and law-enforcement-related initiatives. Key...
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Our client is searching for a Systems Integration Engineer to join their team! As an Integration Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our client's technologies integrate smoothly with external systems, driving the success of their deployments. This role...
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Part of a DevOps team responsible for the development and maintenance of the Central Ordering applications.Develop solutions independently and on time.Provide support for existing solutions (DevOps) including standby. Willing and able to be on standby after hours, on...
Java Developer at Datonomy Solutions
We are seeking a Senior Java Developer with strong hands-on experience in building, maintaining, and optimising enterprise-grade, high-volume Java applications. The role requires end-to-end ownership of deliverables—from design and development through to deployment,...
Systems Integration Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Our client is searching for a Systems Integration Engineer to join their team! As an Integration Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our client's technologies integrate smoothly with external systems, driving the success of their deployments. This role...
Full Stack Developer (Advanced) 0784 – Gauteng Pretoria
Part of a DevOps team responsible for the development and maintenance of the Central Ordering applications.Develop solutions independently and on time.Provide support for existing solutions (DevOps) including standby. Willing and able to be on standby after hours, on...
Java Developer at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton
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