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 crypto-stealing Trojan found in AppStore and Google Play

Kaspersky Threat Research expertise centre has discovered a new data-stealing Trojan, SparkCat, active in AppStore and Google Play since at least March 2024. This is the first known instance of optical recognition-based malware appearing in AppStore. SparkCat uses...

Chinese computing market to soar by 42%

China and the US have been in a race to dominate the computing industry for years. While the US has long held the upper hand, driving breakthroughs in AI and quantum technologies with its tech giants Nvidia, AMD, and Intel, China is rapidly closing the gap. Massive...

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...

5G infrastructure market set for 28% growth

The global 5G infrastructure market size is expected to reach $95,88-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 28,4% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. A surge in demand for 5G connections across the globe is a vital factor in driving the...

Semiconductor shortage is mostly over for the auto industry

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the availability of semiconductor chips took a drastic toll on all facets of the automotive industry, and in turn the global economy. But in mid-2023, the worst of the fallout seems to have settled, and the auto industry has...

AI improves supply chains, but people are still needed

Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used successfully in a range of practical applications in the supply chain. These include demand forecasting, risk, inventory and quality management, and transport and distribution optimisation. It is making roads safer. In...

Never a dull moment when it comes to cyberattacks

While the disruptive impact of the Russo-Ukrainian conflict on the cyber landscape has relatively reduced in recent months, the threat landscape has returned to a state of "normality". This new normal is characterised by an increase in cyberattacks, as Check Point...

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CA announces new software incubator project

CA Technologies has announced the open registration for the FreshTracks.io beta program, one of the latest innovations stemming from the CA Accelerator program. This brings the total to 10 start-ups currently enrolled in the incubator. The CA Accelerator incubations...

Big data a useful tool for responsible lending

Banks are increasingly relying on their rich data to make decisions and streamline processes. Emma Mer, CEO of FNB Personal Loans, comments: "As a bank, we have robust processes in place to ensure that we lend responsibly, while at the same time continually taking...

Turn server-room cabinets into secure-contained units

Traditional datacentre facilities are made up of cabinets and a jumble of cables, hardware and other equipment with very little cohesion. Yes, they work, but the environments are noisy, expensive to run, and don't live up to their potential in terms of efficiency....

How commercial printers hamstrung over new kit

Some commercial printers who invest in new production equipment don't necessarily get the returns they should reasonably expect, says CHARL VOGEL, head of Commercial and Industrial print at Ricoh SA, but the reason is a complex layering of factors that accumulate...

CA delivers intelligence across its portfolio

CA Technologies has announced the most extensive list of products in recent company history. Showcasing over 20 new offerings and significant enhancements, CA is helping its customers embrace agile practices, intelligent automation, experience insights and end-to-end...

Embracing integrated HR systems

Digital transformation is impacting on businesses across industry sectors. But despite the push towards a more connected environment, traditional human resources (HR) solutions need some catching up to do. Ian McAlister, GM of CRS Technologies, looks at the benefits...

Kaspersky Lab presents online security training

Kaspersky Lab research shows that 44% of businesses in South Africa admit that they don't know enough about the IT security threats targeting them, and it comes as no surprise that they are concerned about becoming cyberattack victims as a result. To help IT teams...

Bad patch management keeps old exploits in vogue

As much as cybercriminals continue to continue to refine and expand their ways of attacking data and devices, they are also digging into their bags of tried and trusted tricks. Richard Broeke, an IT security specialist and GM at leading managed IT security provider,...

Free out of warranty assessments available

PartServe is offering free out of warranty assessments for all brands of printers, laptops, PCs and tablets. In addition, PartServe is offering a free R50 Woolworths voucher to customers who spend more than R1000 on out of warranty repairs until the end of November....

What you need to know about Black Friday

Wondering what the Black Friday fuss is all about? Suffering from a bad case of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) on one of the best retail sales of the year? Black Friday is fast becoming an important date on the online shopping calendar in South Africa, and Tshipi...

Back End Java Developer LW – Gauteng Pretoria

Experience: 8 years + in software development and maintenance for platforms and applications. Solution Design & Presentation: Review and present system solutions to the IT Project Manager/Leader and relevant user management or system owner. System Development:...

DBA Programme Coordinator at Mancosa – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal

CORE FUNCTIONS • Liaise with prospective DBA students, advising on inter-alia, programme structure, programme costs and admission requirements• Coordinate admissions and selections processes and liaise with the admissions and selections committee. • Arrange and...

Senior Full-Stack Developer (.NET, C#, Blazor)- Centurion

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement software solutions. Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, testing, and deployment. Build web applications using Blazor to create responsive,...

Server Engineer – 12 month contract

As a Server Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining server systems that support the company's business operations. This role ensures that the IT infrastructure remains robust, efficient, and secure.RequirementsServer Management...

Head of SALT Software Engineering (Long Term Contract)

A well-established research business is seeking to appoint a Head of SALT Software Engineering who will be responsible for managing and leading a team of software engineers.Qualification:PhD (Eng) + 5 years; or MEng/MSc (Eng) + 7 years; or BEng/BSc (Eng) + 9 years,...

PHP Developer

The successful candidate will join an existing team of developers and will focus on the design, development and maintenance of several systems which primarily use PHP and MySQL. Projects currently include the development of a network security monitoring and reporting...

Server Engineer – 12 month contract – Remote Remote

As a Server Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining server systems that support the company's business operations. This role ensures that the IT infrastructure remains robust, efficient, and secure.RequirementsServer Management...

PHP Developer – Gauteng Woodmead

The successful candidate will join an existing team of developers and will focus on the design, development and maintenance of several systems which primarily use PHP and MySQL. Projects currently include the development of a network security monitoring and reporting...

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