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.

Starship fails launch test

Starship’s eighth flight test failed yesterday when the spacecraft’s upper state exploded and went spinning out of control. It is hoped that SpaceX’s Starship will one day take people to Mars. Starship’s eighth flight test lifted off from Starbase in Texas as planned....

For women in tech, gender parity barriers remain

At the current rate of progress, it will take until 2158 - or roughly five generations from now - to reach full gender parity, according to data from the World Economic Forum. Significant barriers to gender equality remain, yet with the right action and support,...

GenAI helps business thrive in an uncertain economic environment

The latest Worldwide Artificial Intelligence Spending Guide (V2 2023) published by International Data Corporation (IDC) shows that artificial intelligence (AI) spending in Europe will reach $34,2-billion in 2023, representing 20,6% of the worldwide AI market. AI...

More than half of SMEs have been breached

A massive 57% of SMEs have experienced a cybersecurity breach, according to a report by Guardz. Thirty-one percent of respondents state that their business had been targeted by a breach in the past 12 months alone. Meanwhile, 29% of small and medium-sized businesses...

Sub-Saharan Africa leads in Bitcoin adoption

The adoption and use of Bitcoin in sub-Saharan Africa is the highest in the world, according to the Chainalysis 2023 Geography of Cryptocurrency Report by Chainalysis, which yesterday shared a chapter focusing on the region. The report indicates that the use of...

Internal AI platforms to proliferate

By 2026, 80% of large enterprise finance teams will rely on internally managed and owned generative AI platforms trained with proprietary business data, according to Gartner. "The recent entry of large, well-established companies into the generative AI market has...

Tech-led innovations drive green mining

Mining companies are adopting sustainable strategies, including urban mining and advanced ore sorting technologies, to improve resource recovery and operational efficiency. They are integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into mining...

Calling all technology trailblazers

The future of technology belongs to thought leaders, trailblazers and trendsetters. If that's your world, don't miss this year's Dell Technologies Forum on 9 November. It's the best opportunity to immerse yourself in the latest technology products and solutions,...

IBM will train 2m in AI, with focus on the underserved

To help close the global artificial intelligence (AI) skills gap, today IBM has committed to train 2-million learners in AI by the end of 2026, with a focus on underrepresented communities. To achieve this goal at a global scale, IBM is expanding AI education...

Vergelegen winery goes green with solar

Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West has installed a solar power plant that has taken its hilltop winery building off the grid. The investment involved installing six solar tables, comprising a total of 500 panels and covering1400m². In addition to the panels, the...

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Troye proactively addresses security threats

Local managed IT services provider, Troye, is proactively helping its clients defend against external and insider security threats and is helping mitigate phishing attacks and loss of data due to malicious behaviour. With the imminent enforcement of PoPI and GDPR,...

Digital transformation the way of the future

In recent years, we have seen more and more businesses giving serious thoughts to replacing their core IT systems. Many have been avoiding the issue for decades by investing in quick fixes, narrow point solutions, and homegrown workarounds. A large and growing number...

How document management can improve your bottom line

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Intensive interviewing and background screening are necessities for many companies taking on new employees, as the need to verify a candidate's background and reliability can mean the difference between disaster and success. Today, serious candidates have come to...

Earn Avios with OpenWeb Mobile data

OpenWeb is now rewarding its clients with Avios on their LTE-A mobile data purchases. As part of the launch, OpenWeb and Avios will be awarding 2 000 bonus Avios to the first 150 customers that take up the offer. Avios will be awarded into customer's Avios Travel...

Indian passenger data on the black market

SearchInform has noted several incidents involving data leaks that happened in April 2018. Alexei Parfentiev, a senior business analyst at SearchInform, unpacks the information. The investigation into the non-payment of fees by the agency managing the duty-free store...

Veeam DataLabs provides isolated production instances

Veeam Software has unveiled a new, key component of Veeam Hyper-Availability Platform - Veeam DataLabs. A form of copy data management, Veeam DataLabs allows organisations to easily create new instances of their production environments on-demand. This capability...

Inking the new SqwidNet brand

SqwidNet has announced the launch of its new brand, aligning itself with the dynamic Internet of Things (IoT) environment it operates in. "I am very excited to announce the launch of our new brand," says Phathizwe Malinga, acting-CEO of SqwidNet. "As a technology...

DVT sponsors UX South Africa Conference

Software development and testing company DVT recently sponsored the UX South Africa Conference (#UXJHB18) which took place on 9 to 11 May in Johannesburg. The annual event brings together practitioners, professionals, and industry experts wanting to explore the...

How the analysts rate Xerox document services

Customers want digital services suppliers that will be with them for the long haul, that are dynamic and able to provide high-quality products, and unparalleled service and support - worldwide when necessary. By Kevin Warren, chief commercial officer at Xerox We knew...

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Are you a skilled Data Engineer? A giant in the consulting space require an AWS Data Engineer to design, implement, and maintain scalable data solutions on the AWS cloud platform. Work with diverse and gain valuable experience to push you to the next level in your...

Software Developer (Power Platform) (Durban)

ENVIRONMENT:A specialized firm in low-code automation and app development, utilizing Microsoft SharePoint and Power Platform, is seeking a Software Developer with a strong foundation in Microsoft Power Platform skills and experience. Based in Kloof, Durban, this...

AWS Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Are you a skilled Data Engineer? A giant in the consulting space require an AWS Data Engineer to design, implement, and maintain scalable data solutions on the AWS cloud platform. Work with diverse and gain valuable experience to push you to the next level in your...

Software Developer (Power Platform) (Durban) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

ENVIRONMENT:A specialized firm in low-code automation and app development, utilizing Microsoft SharePoint and Power Platform, is seeking a Software Developer with a strong foundation in Microsoft Power Platform skills and experience. Based in Kloof, Durban, this...

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We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master with expertise in SAFe Agile frameworks to lead and facilitate agile development processes. The ideal candidate will guide teams, ensure adherence to agile principles, and foster a collaborative environment to deliver...

Senior Network Engineer

We are looking for Senior Network Engineer in Johannesburg to join our client. You will be responsible for helping to maintain and upgrade the company's networks. You will perform regular network monitoring and have access to technical knowledge that is not generally...

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We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master with expertise in SAFe Agile frameworks to lead and facilitate agile development processes. The ideal candidate will guide teams, ensure adherence to agile principles, and foster a collaborative environment to deliver...

Senior Network Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are looking for Senior Network Engineer in Johannesburg to join our client. You will be responsible for helping to maintain and upgrade the company's networks. You will perform regular network monitoring and have access to technical knowledge that is not generally...

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