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...

Forecast for PCs, tablets lower as tariffs, sentiment bite

In the wake of US tariffs on China as well as a weakening market sentiment, mostly in the consumer space, IDC has reduced its traditional PC forecast in 2025 and beyond. Global PC volume is now expected to reach 273-million in 2025, still growing +3,7% over the prior...

GSMA launches Open-Telco LLM Benchmarks

The GSMA Foundry has launched GSMA Open-Telco LLM Benchmarks, an open-source community aimed at improving the performance of large language models (LLMs) for telecom-specific applications. The community provides an industry-first framework for evaluating artificial...

5G infrastructure market set for 28% growth

The global 5G infrastructure market size is expected to reach $95,88-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 28,4% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. A surge in demand for 5G connections across the globe is a vital factor in driving the...

Semiconductor shortage is mostly over for the auto industry

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the availability of semiconductor chips took a drastic toll on all facets of the automotive industry, and in turn the global economy. But in mid-2023, the worst of the fallout seems to have settled, and the auto industry has...

AI improves supply chains, but people are still needed

Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used successfully in a range of practical applications in the supply chain. These include demand forecasting, risk, inventory and quality management, and transport and distribution optimisation. It is making roads safer. In...

Never a dull moment when it comes to cyberattacks

While the disruptive impact of the Russo-Ukrainian conflict on the cyber landscape has relatively reduced in recent months, the threat landscape has returned to a state of "normality". This new normal is characterised by an increase in cyberattacks, as Check Point...

Threads sees intensified scamming activity

Just one week after its launch on July 5, Meta's new microblogging app Threads had already amassed an impressive 100-million sign-ups. However - as is often the case with popular trends - scammers have wasted no time in capitalising on its popularity. Kaspersky...

Cross-border e-commerce set to expand

The value of cross-border e-commerce will exceed $3,3-trillion in 2028, from $1,6-trillion in 2023, according to a new study from Juniper Research. With disposable income rising in developing markets, eCommerce merchants and marketplaces are pivoting towards them....

Market begins to value procurement professionals

Procurement professionals earned substantially more than their non-trained counterparts - sometimes up to 78% more - according to the annual CIPS Salary Guide. The research was conducted in January 2023 with thousands of procurement and supply professionals...

Eskom Expo regional science fairs showcase young talent

Eskom Expo for Young Scientists is set to host a series of regional science fairs across South Africa, providing a platform for the country's most talented young scientists to showcase their scientific brilliance. These regional science fairs will offer learners in...

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How to move your SME into the cloud

Cloud computing is transforming the way companies interact with their customers, with 93% of South African companies currently either implementing or planning the initial phase of their cloud strategy. Whether we know it or not, we are already reliant on the cloud....

Fujitsu drives SDDC with hyperconverged PrimeFlex

Fujitsu Integrated System PrimeFlex for VMware Cloud Foundation -- on show next week at VMworld in Barcelona -- is designed to dramatically simplify how companies buy, implement, and operate large-scale SDDCs. Customers can choose either a turnkey integrated system,...

Veeam helps BankservAfrica save on backup

Following its investment in new data centres and disaster recovery strategies, BankservAfrica, the largest automated clearing house and payment system operator in Africa, contracted Veeam® Software to modernise its backup and data protection systems. Processing...

High value food takes off in Africa

The power of entrepreneurs and the free market is driving Africa's economic growth from food production, as business wakes up to opportunities of a rapidly growing food market in Africa, that may be worth more than $1-trillion each year by 2030 to substitute imports...

Nokia boosts 4G performance

Nokia is extending its comprehensive portfolio of ultra-broadband product and technology solutions to give operators new flexibility to meet consumer demand and enhance mobile network performance as they evolve towards 5G. As mobile broadband traffic continues to...

Are we ready for a digitised humanity?

Humanity has witnessed more technology-driven transformational change during the past 30 years than in the entire span of human history preceding it. This is according to Greg Cress, digital lead for communications, media and technology at Accenture, who delivered a...

Cloud fast-tracks resilience

The digitalisation of business means that data has become a company's most important asset. To remain competitive, businesses must always have access to their data and applications, says Sasha Malic, head: availability services at ContinuitySA. "Digitalisation is...

Quickchannel expands into SA with SkyGroup

Video and audio specialist, Quickchannel, is pleased to announce that it is expanding its international footprint with the appointment of SkyGroup Communications as its distribution partner in South Africa. The move will enable Quickchannel to more readily provide its...

Rubrik’s Alta delivers application availability

Rubrik has announced the landmark 4.0 Alta release of its Cloud Data Management platform, which provides instant application availability anytime, anywhere regardless of infrastructure. Anton Jacobsz, MD of Networks Unlimited, an authorised distributor of Rubrik in...

Fortinet expands security fabric

Fortinet has announced the latest expansion of its Security Fabric, featuring enhanced SD-WAN functionality that is integrated with Fortinet's proven security capabilities.FortiOS version 5.6 consolidates advanced security with software-defined networking functions....

UI/UX Designer (4-Month Contract & Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:YOUR keen eye for beautiful digital aesthetics as a UI/UX Designer is sought by a dynamic Software House to fill a 4-Month Contract role. You will be expected to create innovative solutions for product designs but also have ample experience maintaining a...

Senior Python Developer (Remote)

Python programming language, Modules Flask, Pandas, mathlab DB SQL knowhow Azure or eXtollo knowhow CI/CD automation knowhow for Azure to integrate covertity scans. WebService Remote Procedure Call API knowhow + GraphQL API knowhow Github knowhowMinimum...

DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR

To ensure performance, integrity and security of the Funds database, involvement in the design, development and integrity of the database, as well as in data mining and day to day operation and maintenance of the database Desired Skills: Mysql MongoDB PostgreSQL MS...

UI/UX Designer (4-Month Contract & Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:YOUR keen eye for beautiful digital aesthetics as a UI/UX Designer is sought by a dynamic Software House to fill a 4-Month Contract role. You will be expected to create innovative solutions for product designs but also have ample experience maintaining a...

Senior Python Developer (Remote) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Python programming language, Modules Flask, Pandas, mathlab DB SQL knowhow Azure or eXtollo knowhow CI/CD automation knowhow for Azure to integrate covertity scans. WebService Remote Procedure Call API knowhow + GraphQL API knowhow Github knowhowMinimum...

DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR – Gauteng Sandown

To ensure performance, integrity and security of the Funds database, involvement in the design, development and integrity of the database, as well as in data mining and day to day operation and maintenance of the database Desired Skills: Mysql MongoDB PostgreSQL MS...

Systems Analyst (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:UNDERSTAND and translate business requirements into quality system solutions and ensure optimal system performance and stability through support and continuous improvement as the next Systems Analyst sought by a reputable Retail Group. The successful...

Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering Manager- RemoteAn NPO focusing on integrated learning experiences is looking for an experienced remote Software Engineering Manager to start as soon as possible for a fixed term contract until 31 December 2025. The suitable candidate must have a...

IT Administrator at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with over 500 employees. They are a diverse team of brilliant knowledge workers. The best and brightest engineers, developers and specialists within finance, HR,...

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