Defences improve, but ransomware still threatens SA businesses

Almost two-thirds (63%) of ransomware incidents in South Africa resulted in data being encrypted over the past year, according to the new State of Ransomware in South Africa 2026 report from Sophos. This is above the global average of 56% and an increase from the 60%...

20 years on and gender gap parity is fracturing

Twenty years after the World Economic Forum first measured the global gender gap, the world is closer to parity than ever, but progress is fragile, with gains reversing in some areas, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2026. Women now reach senior leadership in...

Unemployed are least likely to prioritise betting spending-limit tools

The online betting group most likely to prioritise debt repayment with a windfall is also the group least likely to ask regulators or operators for spending controls, according to new research from Softswiss. Fewer than four in 10 unemployed South Africans think...

AI-first enterprises will win big if they do it right

Kathy Gibson reports - Enterprises that are reshaping and reinventing business domains around artificial intelligence (AI) are on track to experience great return on investment (ROI) and become more competitive. But there is a currently a big disconnect between AI...

These are 2025’s top cybersecurity trends

Gartner has announced the top cybersecurity trends for 2025, influenced by generative AI (GenAI) evolution, digital decentralising, supply chain interdependencies, regulatory change, endemic talent shortages and a constantly evolving threat landscape. Alex Michaels,...

How long until we see gender parity?

Globally, women currently hold just 34% of senior leadership positions, up 0.5 percentage points from 2024, according to the 2025 Grant Thornton Women in Business report. At this pace, we’ll not see gender parity in senior management roles in mid-market companies...

First images from Euclid mission to study dark universe

The two instruments aboard Euclid, a European Space Agency (ESA) spacecraft with NASA contributions, have captured their first test images. The results indicate that the space telescope will achieve the scientific goals that it has been designed for - and possibly...

The future of enterprise applications: ‘Hold on to your hats!’

Worldwide revenue for enterprise applications will reach $483,1-billion in 2027 with a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9,6%, according to a new International Data Corporation (IDC) forecast. Nearly all this growth will come from ongoing investments in...

New alliance aims to set OpenUSD standards

Nvidia has joined with Pixar, Adobe, Apple, and Autodesk to found the Alliance for OpenUSD, which the group says is a major leap towards unlocking the next era of 3D graphics, design, and simulation. The group will standardise and extend OpenUSD, the open source...

How to spot a voice deepfake

Deepfake artificial intelligence has been growing at a rapid rate over the past few years. Machine learning can be used to create compelling fakes of images, video or audio content. Kaspersky experts share insights on distinguishing voice deepfakes: To determine...

Dell expands generative AI initiatives

Dell Technologies has introduced new offerings to help customers quickly and securely build generative AI (GenAI) models on-premises to accelerate improved outcomes and drive new levels of intelligence. New Dell Generative AI Solutions, expanding upon our May's...

Wireless LAN market set to hit record $10bn this year

The wireless LAN market is expected to grow another 11% this year as newfound supply floods into the market, according to a new report from Dell'Oro Group, which adds that manufacturers based in China have leapfrogged to WiFi 7, already testing the new APs with their...

Users want to customise their metaverse experience

Thirty five percent of US adults are now seeking out new ways to personalise their metaverse experience, says new research from BitcoinCasino.com. "The metaverse is quickly emerging as the next big tech platform and with it comes some exciting opportunities," says...

Hubble sees evaporating planet getting the hiccups

A young planet whirling around a petulant red dwarf star is changing in unpredictable ways orbit-by-orbit. It is so close to its parent star that it experiences a consistent, torrential blast of energy, which evaporates its hydrogen atmosphere – causing it to puff off...

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Major EdTech recruitment drive in Cape Town

Cape Town-based online education company GetSmarter is embarking on a major recruitment drive, hot on the heels of its R1,4-billion acquisition by US-based 2U. "We are looking for talented people who have a passion for education, can-do attitudes, and are team players...

They’re here … are you ready?

Millennial customers are more fastidious when it comes to customer service than previous generations -- and at the same time they are also fiercely loyal. They have grown up with a plethora of tools and a variety of communication channels around them, and they know...

New company secretary, legal advisor at Jasco

Jasco Group has appointed Neo Modisakeng as its new company secretary and legal advisor. In his capacity as a lawyer, Modisakeng has been involved in the ICT industry for many years. Starting out in Webber Wentzel's Technology, Media, Telecommunications and...

Euphoria enables digital nomads

Euphoria Telecom has introduced tools for entrepreneurs to become digital nomads. They can now use technology to earn a living and conduct their life in a nomadic manner. Digital nomad is a revolutionary term that has grown in popularity around the world and refers to...

Sage debuts Sage Business Cloud

Sage has unveiled Sage Business Cloud. Built to respond to the demands of modern companies, this solution is designed to be the only cloud platform that businesses will ever need. Sage Business Cloud offers a powerful set of cloud products for small business...

Intervate takes on new brand identity

Intervate, a T-Systems company specialising in digital transformation solutions centred around user productivity, user experience, business process automation and enterprise content management solutions, has unveiled its new brand identity. The new brand aims to...

Gauteng , GE Sign economic development MOU

The Gauteng Province and GE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on projects in the key economic sectors of energy and healthcare. Under the MoU, GE and the Office of the Premier will work together to identify critical areas for collaboration...

Huawei, DTPS nurture Seeds for the Future

Huawei South Africa is partnering with the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services (DTPS) for a second year, affording 10 South African students from universities across the country an opportunity to participate in its global Seeds for the Future...

NetApp helps businesses make better decisions

Westcon-Comstor has announced that NetApp's powerful 4th generation EF570 all-flash system and its E5700 Series hybrid flash system, are now available in Southern Africa. Dean Verappan, NetApp channel manager at Westcon-Comstor Southern Africa, says today's businesses...

Xerox makes office equipment easier to use

Engineers at Xerox are tackling productivity barriers and have designed ways individuals can use multifunction printers (MFPs) and apps to automate personal work processes. An example could be a daily office chore such as scanning a document to your email, saving the...

Data Scientist-AI Platform (Senior) HHDSAI01

Data Scientist-AI Platform ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:We are seeking an AI Consultant/Data scientist to drive the adoption and implementation of AI technologies across our department. In this role, you will be responsible for:- Assessing the department's current AI...

IT Network Technician

We are seeking a skilled IT Network Technician with 1-2 years of experience in data cabling, including CAT5/CAT6 installation, setting up network cabinets, switches, brush panels, and patch panels. The ideal candidate will be capable of effectively troubleshooting...

Mobile Application Developer

Looking for a flexible Mobile Application Developer with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail as well as excellent collaboration and communication skills. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's Degree / BTechFlutterDartLaravelAWSShould you...

French Speaking C# Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Hire Resolve's client is looking for a talented French-speaking C# Developer to join their team in Durban, KZN. As a C# Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications using the C# programming language. In this role,...

DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Centurion

Our Client is looking for a highly skilled DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience working with Kubernetes, Azure, TFS, and Linux SUSE, and will be responsible for automating and optimizing our...

IT Test Analyst – Gauteng Sandton

IT Test Analyst [6 Month Contract]Requirements:Intermediate to Senior-Intermediate test analysisBanking / Financial Services experience, particularly with financial products, related trading activities, and life cycleExposure to compliance and regulatory environment...

Colour and Software Application Specialist

Job Title: Colour and Software Application SpecialistDepartment: Graphic CommunicationLocation: Johannesburg NorthReports To: Technical Services ManagerR35, 000 - R45, 000 CTC NEG - [Email Address Removed] Job SummaryThe Colour and Software Application Specialist will...

Technical Specialist / Non-Sewered Sanitation Expert – FTC

Job Overview:Our client, one of South Africa's leading Development Finance Institutions (DFI), is seeking a highly skilled Technical Specialist / Non-Sewered Sanitation Expert to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be instrumental in the technical...

Senior System Engineer

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