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.

When IT cost optimisation fuels innovation, ROI improves

There is a significant opportunity for companies of all sizes - but in particular for those with revenue between $500-million and $5-billion - to optimise their IT costs and surge ahead in innovation. SoftwareOne Holding’s “Driving Business Outcomes through...

As security staff take on more, retention challenges grow

As cybersecurity teams take on broader responsibilities, infosec professionals are working across multiple security domains. This is according to the 2025 Cybersecurity Staff Compensation Benchmark Report released by IANS Research and Artico Search, which takes a...

Nvidia AI-ready servers drive generative AI in enterprises

Nvidia has announced that some of the world's leading system manufacturers will deliver AI-ready servers that support VMware Private AI Foundation with Nvidia, to help companies customise and deploy generative AI applications using their proprietary business data....

Intel, Tower Semiconductor acquisition terminated

Intel says it has mutually agreed with Tower Semiconductor to terminate its previously-disclosed agreement to acquire Tower due to an inability to obtain, in a timely manner, the regulatory approvals required under the merger agreement, dated 15 February 2022. In...

Submissions open for first Xero Beautiful Business Fund

Xero has opened applications for its inaugural Xero Beautiful Business Fund, with more than R8,000,000 in funding available globally. Four South African Xero small business customers will each win R250 000, with an additional R545 000 available in each category should...

Webb reveals intricate details in the remains of a dying star

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has obtained images of the Ring Nebula, one of the best-known examples of a planetary nebula. Much like the Southern Ring Nebula, one of Webb’s first images, the Ring Nebula displays intricate structures of the final stages of a dying...

Global AI chip revenue to reach $53bn this year

Semiconductors designed to execute artificial intelligence (AI) workloads will represent a $53,4-billion revenue opportunity for the semiconductor industry in 2023, an increase of 20,9% from 2022, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. “The developments...

Mobile robots to outpace drones in supply chain

Smart mobile robot adoption in supply chains is growing rapidly and will far outpace drones over the next three years, according to Gartner. In the Gartner report, Hype Cycle for Mobile Robots and Drones, 2023, Gartner experts said that many organisations already...

Google opens AI accelerator for African startups

Google has unveiled the Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First, an initiative aimed at supporting African startups looking to use artificial intelligence (AI) to solve local challenges. The programme recognises the transformative role that AI is playing across the...

How India can realise growth potential

S&P Global Market Intelligence has found that, for India to meet its growth potential in the coming years, the country must leverage its strong and growing labour force, hone in on the growth of its global manufacturing exports, and lean into the boom in local...

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Big data to transform cancer care

In the digital age, data are all around us. How these data are captured, formatted and analysed determine if they are pieces of information or kernels of intelligence that give us the power to take meaningful action. The explosion of data in healthcare is creating the...

Connectivity is key

The increased adoption of new and evolving digital technologies will continue to transform the way businesses innovate their operating models, digitise their product and services portfolios and engage with stakeholders, writes Vino Govender, acting chief strategy...

e4 accredited as reseller credit bureau

Software as a service (SaaS) specialist e4 has met the National Credit Regulator (NCR) requirements and is now an accredited reseller credit bureau. This announcement falls in line with the relevant provisions of amended National Credit Act, 2005, which requires any...

It’s time to embrace personalisation

Digitalisation has revolutionised many aspects of modern life - our communication, shopping, banking, entertainment and work. It is a major driver of business competitiveness and innovation - and for many organisations it has become a critical factor in remaining a...

Timing key in cyber incident response

When it comes to responding to a cyber security event, it's all about timing. Responding as quickly as possible is key to minimising the fallout of a cyber attack. However, businesses still make several basic mistakes when these events occur. "Failure to respond...

VMware helps CSPs move to 5G

Today at MWC 2018, VMware showcased how the company's portfolio of offerings are helping communications service providers (CSPs) prepare for the imminent 5G world, where the ability to quickly build and launch new services will be critical for success. CSPs are faced...

Steps to managing GDPR compliance

South African businesses should care as much about the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as they do about the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act. By Obed Lesejane, senior solutions manager: data management at SAS South Africa Even...

SA’s SuperTeachers urged to come forward

The Internet Service Providers' Association of South Africa (ISPA) and the Digital Education Institute (DEI) have issued a joint call for the country's teachers to enter the 2018 ISPA SuperTeacher of the Year Competition. Registration opens on 01 March 2018 and will...

Hisense presents latest smartphones

At MEC 2018, HiSense presented its latest smartphones: the H11 PRO, A2 PRO, H11, H11 Lite and Rock Lite models. All of them are defined by their high-quality design and have made great advances in battery life and the quality of both front and rear cameras. The...

SAP debuts Leonardo package for telcos

SAP has introduced a new industry accelerator package designed to deliver faster innovation with less risk for telecommunications companies. SAP Leonardo for Telecommunications helps companies implement next-generation business processes to identify margin risk across...

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Are you excited by the challenge of turning raw data into actionable insights that drive business success? Do you thrive on identifying trends, solving problems, and delivering data-driven solutions? Are you ready to join a team where your analytical expertise can...

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Are you a master of networking technologies like Aruba, Juniper, and Cisco?We're looking for a Senior Network Engineer to lead the charge in designing, deploying, and maintaining high-performance network solutions. In this role, you'll harness your expertise across...

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Data Analyst (Credit Risk Analyst) – Remote Remote

High profile credit and financial services division of leading retail group seeks a skilled Credit Risk Analyst, reporting to the Risk executive.The candidate must have aCompleted BSc Honours (Computer science / Maths / Financial Maths / Engineering)with 3-5 years...

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