GenAI flaws could stymie security strategies
Despite 65% of organisations having adopted generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) capabilities, 89% of IT leaders are concerned that flaws in GenAI cybersecurity tools could put their organisation at risk. This is according to a new Sophos report, “Beyond the...
Fraud rates show double-digit growth in Africa
Smile ID’s 2025 Digital Identity Fraud in Africa Report, highlights critical fraud trends across the continent, revealing that southern Africa’s rejection rates rose significantly from 9% in 2023 to 21% in 2024. Drawing on anonymised data from over 110...
Liquid deploys undersea cable connecting Mauritius and SA
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has successfully installed the Mauritius Telecom T3 subsea cable connecting Mauritius to South Africa. The cable has been deployed at Liquid's landing facility in Amanzimtoti, south of Durban. The move will bring a much-needed boost to...
Rootkit detections in SA up by 74% so far in 2023
Kaspersky reports that the number of Rootkit detections targeting businesses in South Africa grew by 74% in the first five months of 2023. In Kenya, the figure is 52% and in Nigeria 139%. Rootkit is a malicious software or a collection of software programs used by...
Dell Technologies launches full APEX suite in South Africa
Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) announces that Dell APEX Data Storage Services is now available in South Africa. Dell’s APEX as-a-Service hyperconverged, storage and data protection solutions are powered by Intel hardware. A recent survey conducted by Enterprise...
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....
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The current unemployment rate in South Africa is 27,7% - that’s almost a third of the population. A large portion of the unemployed are in fact graduates, with an overwhelming 60% of graduates remaining unemployed, or being employed in a career that is not in their...
Turrito Networks extends SME portfolio with Redstor
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Growing a franchise in a tough environment
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Ericsson reaches gigabit milestones
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Archer’s IMIChatBot adds mobile chats
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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
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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...
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Intermediate – Senior .Net Developer
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Mid Level Developer – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Purpose of the role:Help develop, improve and maintain firmware for their SoC (Raspberry Pi) and microprocessor-based products. Scope includes communication, control and Doppler radar tracking logic. Office based work with rare exceptions. Duties: Well maintained...
Technical Scum Master – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job Title: Technical Scum MasterLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (12-month contract)Hybrid Our client is seeking an experienced Technical Scrum Master with a strong background in the banking industry, particularly in Data Competency, Compliance, and Risk....
Intermediate – Senior .Net Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
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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...
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