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.

Mobile app usage set to drop as AI assistants proliferate

By 2027 mobile app usage will decrease by 25% due to AI assistants, according to Gartner. Smartphone users will turn to AI assistants, such as Apple Intelligence, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Meta AI, and others to replace apps for many functions. In addition to the impact...

Lazarus APT targets nuclear organisations

Lazarus’ key operation, “Operation DreamJob”, continues to evolve with new sophisticated tactics that have persisted for more than five years, according to Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT). The latest targets include employees from a...

Tech not the only solution to supply chain productivity dip

New technologies ranging from smart robotics to actionable AI have the potential to transform the supply chain function, but they will fail to lift historically low levels of labor productivity unless utilised as part of a broader strategy, according to Gartner....

Cloud adoption, modern development impact IT teams

The roles and activities performed by IT professionals have evolved dramatically over the past 10 years due to the convergence of modern development technologies, cloud platforms, and as-a-service offerings that can significantly improve overall productivity. Today,...

Companies tempt Gen Z workers with early Fridays

Skills are a hot commodity in virtually every industry across all sectors globally. The emerging workforce, and so-called Gen Z workers in particular, are in demand and more employers are offering early finish Fridays or summer Fridays as a perk to attract...

Threats to healthcare incident response a matter of life or death

Ransomware attacks are the most disruptive and destructive type of cyber incidents threatening healthcare, with clear impacts on the systemic functioning of hospitals in service delivery and surgeries. However, ransomware is not the only threat facing healthcare...

Apple looks to break free from iPhone dependence

Apple has unveiled a new Vision Pro mixed reality headset at WWDC 2023, as it moves beyond the iPhone ecosystem and enters the extended reality realm. Anisha Bhatia, senior technology analyst at GlobalData, comments: "Apple's much-awaited Vision Pro headset is a beta...

Watch: Intel pays tribute to Gordon Moore

Intel and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation hosted a tribute to celebrate the life of Gordon Moore, Intel’s co-founder. In addition to leading Intel, Moore was a giant of the technology industry, author of Moore’s Law and one of America’s leading philanthropists....

Tsunamis could be detected by their rumble in the atmosphere

Triggered by earthquakes, undersea volcanoes, and other Earth-shaking forces, tsunamis can devastate coastal communities. And when it comes to providing advance warning, every second counts. Scientists at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory are testing a novel approach...

New GM for WASPA

The Wireless Application Service Provider's Association (WASPA) has announced the appointment of Noelan Rungasamy as the body's new GM, effective 1 June 2023. Rungasamy takes the baton from long-serving GM, Ilonka Badenhorst, who is leaving WASPA to pursue alternative...

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Ericsson reaches gigabit milestones

Ericsson and its customers have demonstrated near-gigabit speeds on commercial networks in Europe and the US in recent weeks. These achievements mean commercial gigabit speeds have the potential to become reality for many mobile broadband users in the near future,...

Archer’s IMIChatBot adds mobile chats

Archer Digital has launched IMIChatBot, designed to put customer frustration on hold by eliminating the need for lengthy telephone conversations with endless streams of customer care agents. The cloud-based application was purpose-built to enable contact centres to...

Make sure you don’t hire the wrong candidate

Hiring the wrong candidate for any role can be a costly error. Learn how talent assessments can take some of the risk (and cost) out of your organisation's hiring strategies. Any marriage counsellor will tell you: Don’t marry with the expectation you will change the...

100% success for Kaspersky’s Anti Targeted Attack Platform

With every fourth business globally experiencing a targeted attack in the last 12 months, the need for organisations to have effective threat detection systems in place is now more crucial than ever. Kaspersky Lab’s Anti Targeted Attack Platform detected 100% of...

Entrepreneurs gets a hand up at Small Business Expo

South Africa’s most innovative junior entrepreneurs will again gain exposure to the real world of business, when Eskom’s SimamaRanta finalists participate in the Small Business Expo in Johannesburg. The SimamaRanta Entrepreneurship Education programme...

Vodacom Business launches Virtual CIO

South African SMMEs are expected to come under increasing pressure with the economy now formally in a recession. A number of small businesses themselves predicted at the start of this year that their liabilities would increase or their assets would diminish during the...

WDBIH takes 51% of Seed Engine

WDB Investment Holdings (WDBIH) has increased its stake in Seed Engine from 35% to 51%, officially confirming Seed Engine as a 51% black women-owned company. Venture capital company Grovest is Seed Engine’s second major shareholder, with a 30% stake. The increased...

One Channel upbeat about cloud prospects

Local cloud specialist One Channel is upbeat about the prospects of cloud computing in Africa, saying cloud platforms are enabling new, complex business models and orchestrating more globally-based integration networks. Cloud computing spending is growing at nearly...

LUX goes solar for self-sufficiency

LUX Resorts & Hotels has implemented 130 solar panels and batteries to fully substitute diesel-based power generation for the needs of Ile des Deux Cocos, off-grid South-East Mauritius. The 20kWp project’s design and storage solution will allow for 11 hours of...

UCOOK and WeChat team up

E-food delivery service UCOOK and social communications app WeChat have teamed up to take on the South African food market with regards to mobile commerce. Since 2013, WeChat has made the move to South Africa, and in 2016, has partnered up with various companies like...

Master Data Administrator (Temp Role)

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...

Java Developer – Gauteng Centurion

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...

Master Data Administrator (Temp Role) – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal

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...

Mid-Level Developer at Sintrex Integration Services

Core Outputs- Develop commercial grade web applications- Deliver work to agreed Quality, Standards and Complexity- Mentor Junior Developers- Do research on own tasks- Do planning/ estimation on tasks Essential Requirements- Grade 12- Development Qualification- NodeJS...

Senior Microsoft Developer at Mogale Solution Providers

Key Perfomance Area: Creatively solving problems in a robust and scalable manner, lead and assist junior developers.Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and efficient execution of projects.Staying abreast of the latest developments in...

SENIOR MICROSOFT DEVELOPER

Creatively solving problems in a robust and scalable manner, lead and assist junior developers. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and efficient execution of projects. Staying abreast of the latest developments in low-code technology...

Claris FileMaker Developer (CPT Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of business solutions in the domain of IT architecture, execution & customer support seeks an experienced Claris FileMaker Developer to join its team. Your core role will be to develop and maintain custom solutions using Claris...

SENIOR MICROSOFT DEVELOPER – Gauteng Sandown

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