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.

Stargate puts down $100bn for AI infrastructure

US president Donald Trump has announced a new joint venture, Stargate, that will immediately unlock $100-billion in infrastructure projects to power artificial intelligence (AI). The initial equity funders in Stargate are SoftBank, OpenAI, Oracle, and MGX. SoftBank...

Trump’s AI initiative a wake-up call for investors

US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a $100-billion artificial intelligence (AI) investment venture, with industry leaders such as SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, and Oracle’s Larry Ellison at the helm, confirms that investors should be looking...

SA CEOs optimistic despite economic decline

A majority of CEOs in South Africa are anticipating a decline in economic growth over the next 12 months. This presents challenges for businesses, the government and individuals, necessitating cautious and adaptable strategies. These are insights from South African...

Intel advances silicon spin qubit research

Intel has released its newest quantum research chip, Tunnel Falls, a 12-qubit silicon chip, and it is making the chip available to the quantum research community. In addition, the chip-maker is collaborating with the Laboratory for Physical Sciences (LPS) at the...

Quantum powers past traditional supercomputing

IBM has announced a new breakthrough, published on the cover of the scientific journal Nature, demonstrating for the first time that quantum computers can produce accurate results at a scale of 100+ qubits reaching beyond leading classical approaches. One of the...

Change food choices to help tackle global warming

Action to protect the planet against the impact of climate change will fall short unless we reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the global food system, which now makes up a third of man-made GHG emissions, a new study reveals. The largest emission increase...

Why public WiFi networks are not a safe choice

Do we really know what is behind the technology of cell phones and routers? A Forbes study shows how 35% of North Americans access public WiFi networks three to four times a day - which has caused 40% of them to have had their information compromised at some point....

Consumers choose safety over self-driving technology

Car buyers understand and want advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) features that provide safer driving - and they expect them to be standard in new luxury and mainstream vehicles. But the same feelings do not apply when ADAS is applied to autonomous driving...

Major brand update for new Intel processors

Intel has introduced a significant update to its client compute branding with the launch of the new Intel Core Ultra and Intel Core processor brands. The new client branding begins with Intel's upcoming Meteor Lake processors. "Our client roadmap demonstrates how...

Biochips market set to hit $25,92bn

The global biochips market size is expected to reach $25,92-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 12,66% during the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The rising requirement for drug discovery and development coupled with the adoption...

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FASYL joins IFS partner network

FASYL, as a business partner for sub-Saharan Africa, will join the IFS Partner Network. FASYL and IFS will work together to offer enterprise resource planning (ERP), enterprise asset management (EAM) and service management solutions to companies in asset- and...

Overcoming roadblocks on the journey to digitalisation

Technology predictions foretell a future world where virtual reality (VR), artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and automation are the norm -- in both our personal and business lives. These technologies, among others, are set to completely change the way we interact...

Partners, cloud key to SME competitiveness

According to the World Economic Forum, SMEs contribute around 80% of the African continent's employment driving the creation of a new middle class and fuelling demand for new goods and services. Of late, SMEs have also seen a levelling of the playing field with their...

Discover Digital debuts billing interface

Digital technologies and video on demand solutions provider Discover Digital has brought a new level of simplicity to billing interfaces to market with the launch of its Common Operator Billing Interface (COBI) solution. COBI, initially designed to meet the needs of...

Machines shape the ‘golden ratio’ of data-driven business

This is the third in a series of three blog posts in which Niral Patel, MD of Oracle South Africa has been discussing the role people, data and machines must play in forming the data-driven businesses of tomorrow. You can read part one, on the role of people, here...

Datacentrix helps SNG save R2m on tech

Datacentrix has completed the rollout of more than 1 000 AMD PRO-based Hewlett-Packard notebooks, to South Africa's fifth largest accounting, audit, advisory and forensics firm: SizweNtsalubaGobodo (SNG), helping the company to realise R- million in savings through...

Large scale work permit changes on the cards

The White Paper for South African Migration was released on 28 July 2017 by the Department of Home Affairs. Whether you have foreign workers in South Africa, South African workers abroad or deal in any capacity with these changes, there is now a unique window to get...

Credit card fraud exposes need for alternative

A study released in December 2016 estimated it takes around six seconds to hack a credit or debit card. That means working out the card number, expiry date and security code of any debit or credit in the same time it takes to click 'complete purchase'. The research...

Africa Code Week returns to Botswana

Botswana is a country with a clear innovation agenda. Hot on the heels of the launch of the Botswana Innovation Hub and Research, Science, and Technology and Innovation (RSTI) advisory committee in August, the country shifts focus to digital skills development amongst...

Adoption of BPS needs to grow across industries

Wilhelm Greeff, business manager for business productivity solutions at Decision Inc, explains why he believes this is so. In the digital economy, business productivity solutions (BPS) have become essential to running an effective organisation. While various...

Full Stack Software Developer

As a Full Stack software developer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring seamless data flow within the business. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain robust data pipelines. As a Data Engineer you will be involved in...

Agile Product Owner (Data & BI) – Western Cape Pinelands

ENVIRONMENT:A highly experience Agile Product Owner with a strong background in data & Business Intelligence (BI) work streams, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality products in an Agile environment is sought by a reputable Asset Management Group....

Full Stack Software Developer – Western Cape Stellenbosch

As a Full Stack software developer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring seamless data flow within the business. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain robust data pipelines. As a Data Engineer you will be involved in...

Data Analyst

My client based in Centurion is looking for a self-motivated Data Analyst that can operate independently. This person will be involved in the formulation and execution of the data and reporting strategy, policy and processes. Job Specifications: Formulation and...

iOS Developer

ENVIRONMENT:A Health Tech Solutions Company based in Pretoria is actively seeking an iOS Developer to Develop and maintain their innovative hearing health platforms on the iOS platform, ensuring code is generated that is in accordance with specifications, and which is...

Data Analyst – Gauteng Centurion

My client based in Centurion is looking for a self-motivated Data Analyst that can operate independently. This person will be involved in the formulation and execution of the data and reporting strategy, policy and processes. Job Specifications: Formulation and...

iOS Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

ENVIRONMENT:A Health Tech Solutions Company based in Pretoria is actively seeking an iOS Developer to Develop and maintain their innovative hearing health platforms on the iOS platform, ensuring code is generated that is in accordance with specifications, and which is...

Senior Software Developer

Purpose of the role:Help develop, test and maintain aspects of their firmware and SDKs, integrating work from their modelling team into their products. Assist internal and external customers of their SDKs to integrate successfully and follow their best practices....

IT Risk Manager

The role of IT Risk Manager resides in the Governance, Risk and Business Engagement function of the company Technology that is responsible for Governance and IT Risk Management within the company. The IT Risk Manager will be actively involved in defining, implementing...

Senior Software Developer – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Purpose of the role:Help develop, test and maintain aspects of their firmware and SDKs, integrating work from their modelling team into their products. Assist internal and external customers of their SDKs to integrate successfully and follow their best practices....

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