Beware the gap between perceived AI readiness and DR capability

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) data protection is seen as a high priority when implementing AI solutions – but a survey of senior IT decision-makers has revealed a gap between perceived readiness and tested, validated disaster recovery capability. This is among the...

As cost pressures mount, consumers shift spend to essentials

South African consumers are adjusting their financial behaviour in response to ongoing cost pressures, with TransUnion's Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study revealing meaningful shifts in how households spend, save and manage credit. While many households remain under...

Memory and SSD shortage set to impact SA

The memory and SSD crisis is real – and it’s broader and faster‑moving than many in the IT industry expect. This is the stark warning from Craig Nowitz, CEO of Syntech, who recently returned from the Hong Kong electronics shows and a week of factory visits in China....

Your next smartphone could be powered by a recycled toaster

For the past 20 years, the consumer electronics playbook has been simple: make it smaller, make it faster, and seal it shut. Manufacturers utilised industrial adhesives, proprietary screws, and integrated designs to create sleek devices that were virtually impossible...

Black Friday grew conversational customer comms

New data from global communications platform Infobip shows customers prefer conversational experiences on the day of Black Friday, driven by rich channels such as RCS. Infobip recorded new levels of total customer communications interactions on its platform this year,...

Lock down the mobile Web this summer

South Africans familiar with securing mobile devices should also secure their mobile Internet access these holidays. That’s the word from ISPA, SA’s official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB), which says the ability of mobile devices to connect to the...

Generative AI turns to the dark side

The dark side of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has reared its head: WormGPT is a new black hat-based tool launched by cybercriminals to help with social engineering and business email compromise (BEC) attacks. The tool is readily available for download and...

First-generation iPhone sells for $190k

When Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced the first iPhone in 2007, he said it would reinvent the phone - and it did. The initial phone came with 4Gb of storage, but was quickly superseded by the 8Gb model which launched at the same time. The 4Gb model was discontinued...

These are the cyberthreats menacing SA

Kathy Gibson reports - Cybercriminals are most active on Fridays, which is the most popular day for them to launch attacks in South Africa. This is one of the findings of the latest Trellix threat intelligence report, which analysed trends during the second quarter....

Cybersecurity providers must first protect themselves

In a joint advisory released by cybersecurity agencies across the US, the UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand, managed security service providers (MSSPs) have been warned of a sharp increase in cyber-attacks targeting their systems. The agencies have identified...

Digital education worth $77,23bn by 2028

The global digital education market size is expected to reach $77,23-billion by 2028. The market is anticipated to register a CAGR of 30,5% from 2021 to 2028. The education industry has witnessed a paradigm shift from conventional exam-oriented learning to...

Most crypto workers are in the US

The US dominates the global crypto workspace by nearly 30%. As of July 2023, over 190 000 people hold down crypto jobs. Edith Reads, financial analyst at BitcoinCasinos.com, comments: "The crypto workspace is expanding quickly, providing significant income for the...

Experts think new vaping tax misses the mark

The vaping industry has vociferously opposed a new tax on vaping products. But only the largest containers of e-liquid will feel hefty price increases, according to the University of Cape Town (UCT) experts Dr Nicole Vellios and Professor Corné van Walbeek. As of 1...

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Integration key to improving our mining future

Visualisation and technology-integration are key themes for mining IT and software developers and they are not surprisingly continue to be the most talked about from a mine management and reporting point of view, collaboration and partnering are two hot themes that...

Tech solutions proposed for Armyworm issue

Nesta, on behalf of Feed the Future, has announced that 228 applications were received, mostly from Africa, for the global Fall Armyworm Tech Prize. The prize aims to find digital solutions to identify, track and protect crops from the pest, which has devastated...

LG adds AI to G7

LG Electronics has introduced its latest premium smartphone, the LG G7 ThinQ, focusing on bringing useful and convenient AI features to the fundamental consumer smartphone experience. Powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform, the LG G7 ThinQ...

Nology debuts Zyxel NebulaFlex hybrid APs

Nology, the official distributor of Zyxel in South Africa, has announced the availability of Zyxel's new NebulaFlex network management platform. "We're excited to be adding NebulaFlex to our existing Zyxel portfolio," says Grant Robertson, product manager at Nology....

Design thinking key to digital business success

In an interconnected world that is constantly changing, we have come to expect businesses, especially of the digital variety, to offer personalised products and seamless services that improve the way we live, work, and play. By Jarryd Chatz, CEO of BitCo To keep up...

Carbon Black, Fortinet unveil joint solution

Next-generation endpoint security provider Carbon Black and Fortinet, which secures enterprise, service provider, and government organisations around the world, have joined forces to provide clients with automated protection against advanced threats and previously...

Microsoft, Seacom launch Azure ExpressRoute

Microsoft, in partnership with Seacom, has launched a cloud service that will allow customers to extend their on-premises networks into the cloud without going over the public internet. The service, dubbed Azure ExpressRoute, enables customers to create private...

MediaTek unveils Helio P22 chipset

MediaTek has announced the launch of the Helio P22, the latest addition to the Helio family of powerful and power-efficient chips for the mid-market. With Helio P22, MediaTek continues to expand its Helio P series family that brings high-end features users demand to...

EOH introduces containers to cloud

The cloud services division at EOH has announced, in what it believes to be a South African first, that it is bringing containers to its Enterprise Public Cloud Platform. Containers and container orchestration are top of mind in the IT world, and for good reason, says...

Digital Arts Festival for Grahamstown

The National Arts Festival has announced a programme of work that is "inspiring, innovative, jaw-dropping and attention grabbing" for the inaugural Creativate Digital Arts Festival, due to take place from 28 June - 1 July in Grahamstown as part of the National Arts...

IT Auditor

Job DetailsJob Title: IT AuditorJob Advert Summary The IT Auditor performs IT audit reviews in line with the audit plan and IT internal audit methodologies and internal audit work and provides advisory and consulting services as and when required.Minimum Requirements...

Intermediate Business Analyst

?? Exciting Opportunity Alert! Join Our Team as a Business Analyst! ?? Position: Intermediate/Senior Business AnalystLocation: Parow, Cape Town (Hybrid Role)Contract Duration: 12 Months Swan iT Recruitment is on the lookout for talented Business Analysts to join our...

Full Stack Developer (JavaScript & Angular)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a leading, cutting-edge health tech software company based in Pretoria, is seeking an exceptional developer with a strong command of various skills. If you excel in 2-3 of the following technologies: JavaScript (including Node.js, [URL Removed]...

IT Auditor – Gauteng Johannesburg

A well-established short term insurer is seeking to appoint a IT AuditorThe IT Auditor performs IT audit reviews in line with the audit plan and IT internal audit methodologies and internal audit work and provides advisory and consulting services as and when...

IT Auditor – Gauteng Sandton

Job DetailsJob Title: IT AuditorJob Advert Summary The IT Auditor performs IT audit reviews in line with the audit plan and IT internal audit methodologies and internal audit work and provides advisory and consulting services as and when required.Minimum Requirements...

Intermediate Business Analyst – Western Cape Parow

?? Exciting Opportunity Alert! Join Our Team as a Business Analyst! ?? Position: Intermediate/Senior Business AnalystLocation: Parow, Cape Town (Hybrid Role)Contract Duration: 12 Months Swan iT Recruitment is on the lookout for talented Business Analysts to join our...

Full Stack Developer (JavaScript & Angular) – Gauteng Pretoria

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a leading, cutting-edge health tech software company based in Pretoria, is seeking an exceptional developer with a strong command of various skills. If you excel in 2-3 of the following technologies: JavaScript (including Node.js, [URL Removed]...

Development Team Lead

Are you a Senior/ Lead Developer ready to take on exciting challenges? Our clients, pioneers in the financial industry, are looking for a Development Team lead! Enjoy a permanent hybrid role based in Menlyn, where innovation meets opportunity. Required Qualifications...

Learner: Business Intelligence (BI) Developer

Explore the role:Our client in the insurance sector is looking for a motivated individual for a Learnership as a Business Intelligence Developer. In this role, you will collaborate with the IT team and business partners to design and create high-quality data pipelines...

Senior Full Stack Developer

Role Overview:Design and develop feature-rich SaaS web solutions for VSC's core products, encompassing the full stack from Angular-based front-end development to API integrations. We have an exciting opportunity within a industry leader in their field of expertise:...

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