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.

New ESA supercomputer boosts space programmes

Space HPC is designed to enhance ESA’s scientific research and technological development efforts, while also providing small and medium-enterprises (SMEs) with access to resources that foster innovation and collaboration within the European space industry. The...

Agentic AI could solve common CX issues

By 2029, agentic AI will autonomously resolve 80% of common customer service issues without human intervention, leading to a 30% reduction in operational costs, according to Gartner. Agentic AI is poised to revolutionise the way service interactions are conducted....

Datatec expects earnings to rise

In its trading statement for the six months ended 31 August 2023, Datatec reports good demand for its technology solutions and services across the world. The group's operations remain well-positioned to service customers in their respective markets as it actively...

Google still the world’s most valuable media brand

As one of the Big Five tech companies, Google has had a major impact on the media industry reshaping the news landscape, transforming the music industry, revolutionising video consumption, and ranked as the world's biggest media brand for three years. And, according...

Mounting challenges in the battle against financial crime

South Africa is grappling with a formidable array of financial and banking crimes spanning contact crimes, digital offenses, application fraud, and card fraud - criminal activities that cast a very long shadow over the nation's economy, society, and governance. With...

‘Costly confidence’ sees scam victims pay the price

Over-confidence is leaving consumers in the CEMEA region (Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa) at risk of becoming victims of fraud, according to Visa's latest Stay Secure study. Research across 17 countries revealed a disconnect between consumers'...

Consumers spend 10% more on mobile apps

The global app industry has grown tremendously over the years as people spend more on mobile apps than ever. In 2023, consumers worldwide are expected to spend $236-billion on paid apps and in-app purchases and make 262 billion downloads, the highest figures in the...

How SA’s teachers could change the education narrative

World Teachers Day is celebrated tomorrow (5 October) and pays homage to the teachers who have made a difference - and continue to make a difference - in the lives of many learners and communities. But while the teaching profession is globally regarded as a selfless...

Zenex Foundation tackles SA’s dire literacy problem head-on

Looking to address South Africa's literacy crisis, The Zenex Foundation has launched the Ulwazi Lwethu African Language Reading Materials portal which hosts African language readers and storybooks with the aim of enhancing mother-tongue reading skills. The dire state...

Kidnapping concerns grow

Ordinary South Africans are increasingly becoming vulnerable to kidnapping with the latest police crime statistics revealing an alarming 8,6% increase in reported kidnapping cases compared to last year - and with 3 854 cases reported in the three months between April...

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Itec Tiyende wins Vodacom partner award

Itec Tiyende has been recognised as Vodacom Partner of the Year Award in the Enterprise Mobile Revenue Category. "We are thrilled by this achievement. Our vision is to build on the partnership and synergies that exist with Vodacom and ultimately enhance our offering...

Is mobile technology really safe?

By 2020, an estimated 23,28-million South Africans will be using smartphones. With cloud technology becoming increasingly popular as a business solution, more and more people will be using their personal devices to access work-related data remotely.Innovative...

What’s the buzz with enterprise architecture as a service

CIOs today are faced with a dizzying array of enterprise technology services, and while it's never been easier to purchase new tools, it's also never been so important to guide these purchases with a bigger architectural strategy. By Sumit Kumar Sharma, enterprise...

Limpopo learners wired for maths, science

Two Limpopo schools joined a virtual network of high-quality mathematics and science teaching when they were added to the highly acclaimed Ligbron e-learning system today - thanks to Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA). Pupils at Gerson Ntjie and Masobe high...

Adaptability, awareness key to preventing cyber-attacks

Cybersecurity was a massive concern for most organisations in 2017 and looks to continue to be a headache for CIOs in 2018. By Paul Jolliffe, lead DSM: security at T-Systems South Africa Symantec recently released their cybersecurity predictions for 2018, listing the...

How to get your ROCX

It is accepted business wisdom that customer experience (CX) initiatives provide a competitive advantage across industries, but displaying hard return on investment (ROI) has traditionally been a challenge particularly in the short to medium term. To date, most CX...

Ruckus launches specialty WiFi access points

Ruckus Networks has announced the availability of two new 802.11ac Wave 2 access points (APs) designed to provide WiFi coverage in space-constrained sites and in hard-to-reach areas. The Ruckus E510 is the industry's first embeddable enterprise AP and features an...

MakeMeMobile gets global award for Shoprite solution

At its recent annual European partner conference, Honeywell celebrated its top Productivity Products and Workflow Solutions partners who demonstrated success in 2017. The GROW 2018 event, held in Madrid, brought together Honeywell business leaders and many of its...

What to do when integrity may get you fired

Rising levels of perceived corruption have sharpened the ethical challenge for those in responsible positions. When the spoils might run into billions, it seems you can be fired for doing the right thing and rewarded for doing what you know to be wrong. By Auguste...

Protect data in physical, virtual, cloud workloads

Synology has released two major backup applications in Active Backup suite of packages, the official version of Active Backup for Office 365 that supports SaaS cloud backup, and the beta version of Active Backup for Business that provides data availability for...

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Job Overview As a Senior / Business Process Architect, you will play a critical role in transforming business operations. You will be an expert in IT Service Management (ITSM) and ServiceNow, providing valuable guidance and driving successful implementations. Your...

Business Process Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Job Overview As a Senior / Business Process Architect, you will play a critical role in transforming business operations. You will be an expert in IT Service Management (ITSM) and ServiceNow, providing valuable guidance and driving successful implementations. Your...

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A Mining house based in the Northern Cape is looking for a experienced Category Analyst to assist the Category Management Team in analysing customer specific data, market and consumer data to build sound business recommendations and develop and deliver high quality...

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We are seeking a highly skilled Java Developer with experience in Cypress testing to join our client's dynamic development team in the banking sector. This role involves developing robust Java-based applications and leveraging Cypress to ensure high-quality, scalable...

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A Mining house based in the Northern Cape is looking for a experienced Category Analyst to assist the Category Management Team in analysing customer specific data, market and consumer data to build sound business recommendations and develop and deliver high quality...

Java Developer (Cypress) – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

We are seeking a highly skilled Java Developer with experience in Cypress testing to join our client's dynamic development team in the banking sector. This role involves developing robust Java-based applications and leveraging Cypress to ensure high-quality, scalable...

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Translate business needs to technical specifications Design, build and deploy applications Conduct unit testing and troubleshooting Evaluate and improve Development standards Collaborate with teams to integrate systems User management Security management Develop and...

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JOB TITLE:SOFTWARE ENGINEER (FIXED-TERM CONTRACT)ICT APPLICATIONS AND OPERATIONS DEPARTMENTPurpose of the Job:To design, develop, test, and deploy software applications that meet the needs of the business. To work with other developers and business stakeholders to...

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