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.

Power and utilities control rooms set to embrace AI

By 2027, 40% of power and utilities will deploy AI-driven operators in control rooms, reducing human error risks, but increasing cyber-physical system security vulnerabilities, according to Gartner. The 2025 Gartner CIO and Technology Executive Survey indicated that...

SA young scientists to compete at Taiwan International Science Fair

Innovative research projects by South African young scientists focused on AI-driven customer insights and sustainable plant propagation solutions, will be on display at the Taiwan International Science Fair 2025. More than 600 young scientists from 27 countries...

Sluggish tablet market sees third year of decline

Global spending on all IT devices including PCs, tablets, and mobile phones has slumped by a massive $122-billion in the past two years, falling from $807-billion to an expected $685-billion in 2023. And while smartphone, laptop, and desktop PC sales revenues are set...

Demand for resiliency, automation drive European software growth

The European software market grew by 15% year on year in 2022 despite economic turbulence and global instability. This represented the highest growth in the last 20 years, demonstrating the resiliency of demand for software in the face of major macroeconomic factors....

Renewables, AI, crypto most in-demand investments in SA

Alternative investments are increasingly favoured by South Africans according to the results of the first Jaltech Alternatives Investment Survey. The survey probed the views of 1300 participants including over 200 investment advisors to gain insights into alternative...

Thousands stolen via fake hardware wallet

Cryptocurrency investors often turn to hardware wallets as a secure way to store their digital assets, assuming that they are impenetrable. However, even the most advanced hardware wallets on the market may not be foolproof, and there are still risks associated with...

BETI in May confirms economy is stagnating

The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI) slipped somewhat in May 2023, showing the third decline in the past four months and confirming the flat growth trend in the economy. "The BETI slipped to an index level of 132,3 in May compared to 132,7 in the...

As AI enters the workplace, optimism levels are high

Kathy Gibson reports - Employees at all organisational levels recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay and will fundamentally change or even supersede their jobs. But there is a generally high level of optimism about the positive impacts of the...

These myths obscure cybersecurity value

Four common myths are obscuring the full value of cybersecurity for the enterprise and inhibiting security program effectiveness, according to Gartner. Chief information security officers (CISOs) must embrace a "Minimum Effective" mindset to maximise cybersecurity's...

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Commvault appoints DCC as distributor

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How effective is two-factor authentication?

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Avoid disruption by being the disruptor

Rapid advancement in digital technologies means that market and customer change is outpacing the rate at which companies can respond, and while there are now fewer constraints, there are more variables in trying to plan and invest in new products and services. A new...

HK Express implements Ideagen’s Coruson

Hong Kong's low-fare airline, HK Express, is partnering with Ideagen to enhance safety, security and quality management, being the first airline in North Asia to adopt Ideagen's cloud-based Coruson software. Since its conversion into a low-fare airline in 2013, HK...

Payroll: defining success in a demanding industry

The payroll environment is not for the faint-hearted. It is demanding, exacting and driven by deadlines. It is a career where mistakes can be expensive and missing a deadline potentially catastrophic. For those who work in this industry it is essential that they...

IT Officer – Western Cape Cape Town

A well-established business is seeking to appoint an IT OfficerQualifications:National Diploma (NQF6) in Computer Science / Information Systems / Information Technology or equivalent with 4 years plus relevant IT experience, orNQF5 Training Certificate (such as A+,...

C# Developer

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a C# Developer to join our financial services client based in Johannesburg for a 6-months contract role.What you will be doing:...

Junior IT Technician

We are looking for a few remote Junior IT Support Technicians who is passionate about technology, thrives in problem-solving, and has a strong growth mindset. This role is ideal for individuals with basic tech support skills who are eager to learn and grow....

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Our client is urgently seeking a Systems Implementation Project Manager to join their team, based in East London.Successful candidate will be responsible for managing the implementation of new systems and technologies; and will work closely with clients and internal...

C# Developer – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a C# Developer to join our financial services client based in Johannesburg for a 6-months contract role.What you will be doing:...

Junior IT Technician – Gauteng Bryanston

We are looking for a few remote Junior IT Support Technicians who is passionate about technology, thrives in problem-solving, and has a strong growth mindset. This role is ideal for individuals with basic tech support skills who are eager to learn and grow....

Systems Implementation Project Manager – Eastern Cape East London

Our client is urgently seeking a Systems Implementation Project Manager to join their team, based in East London.Successful candidate will be responsible for managing the implementation of new systems and technologies; and will work closely with clients and internal...

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Make an impact across multiple business domains! We're seeking an experienced developer to join our client's innovative team. Requirements: 3+ years of software development expertiseTertiary qualificationStrong Java proficiencyReact knowledge a plusBenefit from...

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We are looking for an immediately available individual with Syspro experience, above-average Excel skills, outstanding attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced FMCG environment, to fill a Temporary Role of MASTER DATA ADMINISTRATOR (based in...

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