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.

NTT Data debuts new agentic AI services

NTT Data has launched its Agentic AI Services for Hyperscaler AI Technologies, helping customers to adopt, build, manage and scale AI-powered agents to improve efficiencies, unlock innovation and enhance employee and customer experiences. The suite of services...

MTN’s Springbok sponsorship comes to an end

MTN’s sponsorship of the Springboks is ending after eight years. The Springboks are the reigning world champions, having won the Rugby World Cup (RWC) a record four times, two of those – in 2019 and 2023 – under the MTN sponsorship. “This has been the most...

IT leaders should focus on these technologies in 2024

Gartner has listed its Top 10 strategic technology trends which organisations need to explore in 2024. "Technology disruptions and socio-economic uncertainties require willingness to act boldly and strategically to enhance resilience over ad hoc responses," says Bart...

What needs to be done to realise Africa’s e-commerce potential

A report by the GSM Association (GSMA) and the UK's Department for Business and Trade highlighted the impact of e-commerce on micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to help them grow new markets, profitability and resilience. However, in Africa, online retail as...

Execs aren’t sleeping enough – and it’s a cardiometabolic risk

A new study published in Preventive Medicine journal found that four years of consistently inadequate sleep in corporate executives was associated with adverse cardiometabolic health. Led by Paula Pienaar, a PhD candidate at the University of Cape Town (UCT) and Vrije...

Modern slavery still a huge risk in supply chains

Seventy-one percent of sustainable procurement leaders consider addressing modern slavery risk a key priority, but just half report making effective progress on the issue, according to new research from Gartner. Chief procurement officers (CPOs) cannot rely on...

AMD debuts fastest AMD Radeon laptop graphics

AMD has introduced flagship laptop graphics processor AMD Radeon RX 7900M, the fastest AMD Radeon GPU ever developed for laptops. Built on AMD RDNA 3 architecture, the new high-performance GPU brings faster gaming and content creation performance to mobile systems,...

Global NFT art sales hit new low

The once-booming non-fungible token (NFT) art market continues falling as collectors spend less and less on digital artwork. According to data presented by AltIndex.com, global NFT art sales value dropped to only $11-million in September, the lowest figure in years....

TikTok clamps down on videos, accounts

TikTok removed 106 476 032 videos for violations in Q2 2023, according to data presented by the Atlas VPN team based on TikTok's Community Guideline Enforcement report. The platform also wiped a total of 107 917 818 accounts in Q2 2023. Notably, most removed accounts...

Car repos on the rise

After an influx of complaints about the repossession of vehicles by banks when people fall behind with their vehicle finance repayments, the Ombudsman for Banking Services (OBS), Reana Steyn, says it is necessary to clarify the rights of both consumers and banks in...

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Nutanix launches new channel charter

Nutanix is officially launching its new channel charter, Power to the Partner, providing emphasis on partner investments in Nutanix rather than solely on revenue targets. In addition, the charter focuses on empowering Nutanix partners with the tools they need to...

Low-code development enables business agility

Business agility refers to the ability of a business to rapidly respond to change by adapting its products and services, processes and technology to meet customer demands and increase its relevance and competitiveness. It's agility for the whole business, not just IT....

Surveying the shift in customer experience within retail

Price has always been the most vital differentiator for consumers, when choosing between competing offerings. In the digital era, however, customer service and experience is fast replacing price as a way for retailers to distinguish themselves from the competition. By...

Machine learning takes on spam

Spam: the bane of the user's existence and the cyber criminal's friend. We've all, at some stage, received these unwanted emails advertising products and services we most certainly have no interest in. Early attempts at blocking spam in the early 2000s produced a...

Women of CCBSA connected to ‘virtual village’

Women of Coca-Cola Beverages SA have joined a growing 'virtual village' of their sisters as the company launches a women's network called 'Women@CCBSA', in commemoration of Women's Month. Through Women@CCBSA, the company seeks to connect women to each other and also...

Moresport adds Cquential Warehouse Solutions

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T-Mobile, Nokia ink $3,5bn 5G network agreement

T-Mobile and Nokia announced a landmark $3,5-billion agreement to accelerate the deployment of a nationwide 5G network. Nokia will provide T-Mobile with its complete end-to-end 5G technology, software and services portfolio, assisting the Un-carrier in its efforts to...

New GM appointed at Blue Label

Blue Label Technology Solutions has appointed industry veteran, Ricky Correia as GM. "Blue Label Technology Solutions' drive to deliver relevant revenue streams for southern African service providers is more important now than ever. Correia's appointment strengthens...

A guide to effective, robust corporate security

There is a heightened sense of cyber security in the corporate world. Companies are now more aware than ever before of the level of risk they are exposed to and the real danger that sophisticated cyber threats pose. Cyber-criminals are using sophisticated tech-driven...

Drive innovation with progressive Java architecture

It's seldom that you're able to bring something fresh to a 30-year relationship and have both partners equally content with the outcome. But that's what BBD was able to achieve with a new Java development framework for one of its long-time clients in the fast-paced...

SOC Analyst L3 – Gauteng Rosebank

Are you a skilled and experienced Senior SOC Analyst with a passion for cyber resilience? We have an exciting opportunity for you to lead our cutting-edge team in Rosebank! As a key member of our elite cyber resilience force, you'll play a crucial role in safeguarding...

Senior Network Support Engineer

Role: Senior Network Support Engineer Location: Johannesburg NorthAre you ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic and service-driven environment? We are looking for a talented and experienced Network Support Engineer (Layer 2 & 3) to join our...

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Project ManagerRole: Responsible for ensuring effective delivery of projects within agreed timelines, budgets, scope, agreed outcomes and optimal Customer satisfaction. Key Performance Areas:Manage Projects 20%Customer Service 30%Supplier Relationships 20%Internal...

Senior Network Support Engineer – Gauteng Parkwood

Role: Senior Network Support Engineer Location: Johannesburg NorthAre you ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic and service-driven environment? We are looking for a talented and experienced Network Support Engineer (Layer 2 & 3) to join our...

Project Manager – Gauteng Parkwood

Project ManagerRole: Responsible for ensuring effective delivery of projects within agreed timelines, budgets, scope, agreed outcomes and optimal Customer satisfaction. Key Performance Areas:Manage Projects 20%Customer Service 30%Supplier Relationships 20%Internal...

Junior Server Engineer

iOCO Infrastructure Services invites you to explore possibilities. We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Junior Server Engineer with expertise in Configuring and managing servers of mainly MS operating systems and related tasks in Azure.What you'll...

Technical Support (German & Spanish & French)

ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-based company focused on innovation-driven growth is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Technical Support Specialist fluent in Spanish or German to join their Cape Town based team. A qualification in IT or a related technical discipline is...

Junior Server Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

iOCO Infrastructure Services invites you to explore possibilities. We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Junior Server Engineer with expertise in Configuring and managing servers of mainly MS operating systems and related tasks in Azure.What you'll...

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ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a Mid-Level Software Developer who thrives under pressure is sought by a fast-paced Specialist in End-to-end IT Management and Consultative IT Services. You will develop commercial-grade web applications, conduct Planning / Estimation...

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