AI dominates the corporate risk landscape

AI-enabled discovery of cyber vulnerabilities emerged as the most critical emerging risk facing organisations worldwide in the second quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk Report series compiles insights and perspectives from...

AI misinformation is accelerating Africa’s risk landscape

As misinformation, cybercrime, health emergencies, civil unrest, extreme weather and infrastructure disruption become progressively interconnected across Africa, organisations are under growing pressure to distinguish fact from fiction before uncertainty escalates...

Business leaders bet big on robots, but few are ready

Robotics is no longer a bet on the future - it's a plan for the next five years – but according to new research from Intel, most organisations are moving faster than their operating models can support. The new study – The Robotics Readiness Gap - finds a stark...

Hubble solves merger mystery from Milky Way’s early years

Our home galaxy, the Milky Way, grew to its current size in part by consuming smaller galaxies. Now, new data from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope shows definitive evidence of a dwarf galaxy merging with the young Milky Way galaxy in the earliest phases of its...

Cisco opens Webex point of presence in SA

Cisco has opened a local point of presence (PoP) for its Webex Calling and Webex Contact Centre services in South Africa. Leveraging AWS data centers, the PoP empowers organisations of all sizes to embrace hybrid work models and deliver customer service experiences....

SA young scientists awarded at Taiwan International Science Fair

Innovative research projects by talented young South African scientists have earned global recognition at the 2025 Taiwan International Science Fair (TISF), with both participants proudly achieving Fourth Awards. Aradhya Kaushik from Bryanston High School in...

Shoppers enticed by great offers, but let down by poor service

South African retailers have successfully driven positive consumer perceptions through special offers and affordable product promotions, but their customer service capabilities are leaving much to be desired. This is according to the South African Retail Sentiment...

Guidelines for trustworthy, resilient digital infrastructure agreed

Regulatory leaders from around the world agreed today on a new set of guidelines to secure an inclusive and sustainable digital future for all. The Best Practice Guidelines adopted at the International Telecommunication Union's Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-23)...

NYU, Nvidia use AI to predict patient readmission

Getting discharged from the hospital is a major milestone for patients -- but sometimes, it's not the end of their road to recovery. Nearly 15% of hospital patients in the US are readmitted within 30 days of their initial discharge, which is often associated with...

Could you spot an AI-powered deepfake?

The use of AI to create voice clones or deepfakes of people talking on video - is gaining ground. While some of the examples are harmless, such as the recent photos of Pope Francis wearing a puffy designer jacket, others pose immense risks to individuals. "Current...

Look out for these common deepfake scenarios

The number of deepfake videos online is increasing at an annual rate of 900% according to the World Economic Forum (WEF). A lot of deepfake fraud cases hit major headlines in the news, with reports relating to harassment, revenge, crypto scams. Kaspersky researchers...

These are the riskiest things employees do

The top 10 risky behaviours that employees have engaged in on their work devices has been revealed by KnowBe4's latest SecurityCoach product. They include: * Entertainment domain/streaming services * Gaming website * Greymail * Adult website * Unauthorized or...

5G subs set to triple

5G continues scaling faster than any previous mobile generation, despite the macroeconomic challenges. Global 5G subscriptions are expected to hit a massive 1,9-billion by the end of the year, according to data presented by SportsLens.com. The explosive growth will...

Global subscription streaming revenue to hit $137bn by 2027

In just five years, the number of people using subscription-based streaming services has nearly doubled, jumping from 610-million in 2017 to 1,16-billion last year. Streaming has taken the home video market by storm and will continue to outgrow other market segments...

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MTN opens up its fibre to the home network

Effective 1 September, MTN will open its fibre to the home (FTTH) access network, paving the way for independent internet service providers (ISPs) to provide value-added services to their customers via MTN's wholesale broadband fiber connection division. John Lewis,...

Econz Wireless releases Timecard GPS

Econz Wireless has released another new feature for Econz Timecard. Clock-in Lock lets companies restrict the location where the employees can clock in. "Many of our customers with one or more job sites have requested this feature," says Thomas Marshall, sales...

Crunch time for authentication decisions

Banks are revisiting their choices around authentication technology as new protocols become available and consumer behaviour swings towards a massive take-up of mobile transactions. As many as half of all online transactions in South Africa are not completed because...

Get on the road to digital transformation

According to a recent survey by E-consultancy, customer experience will overtake price and product specifications as the key brand differentiator by 2020. Add to this the fact that customers are more digital than ever, demanding an omni-channel interaction model with...

Cybersecurity starts with training employees

The Petya ransomware attack that hit computers around the world recently, the second in two months, is yet another reminder that computers play key roles in most enterprises, and that it does not take much to disable those computers. Irrespective of how robust your...

Can data storage and recovery drive transformation?

Digital transformation is fast becoming an over-used term; the likely reason being that it is a catch-all phrase which means different things to different people, or organisations. For many, digital transformation can be summed up as any migration to Cloud solutions....

Rubrik, NU release scalable fabric for cloud services

Local managed service providers (MSPs) can now access Rubrik's advanced cloud data management platform, via Rubrik's affiliation with Networks Unlimited. Anton Jacobsz, MD of Networks Unlimited, notes that the Rubrik platform enables MSPs in high-growth environments...

EM to unveil home-automation tech at Decorex

The latest in home automation and wireless radio frequency technology will be displayed by ElectroMechanica (EM) at Decorex Joburg 2017, to be held at the Gallagher Convention Centre from 9 to 13 August. This year's premier design and décor expo will be held under the...

XON Gold boosts Huawei’s data centre in SA

XON is now a certified Huawei Gold Partner and Services Partner. The systems integrator (SI) has trained a high percentage of its technicians in the Huawei labs in China for pre-sales, sales and field engineering. "The certifications demonstrate our ongoing commitment...

The rise of the CaaS platform

Today's enterprises recognise the critical importance of rapidly delivering new technology services to customers, partners, and employees. To stay ahead of the curve, many are changing the way they build and deliver applications, writes Matthew Lee, regional manager...

Junior Java Developer

Constructs and implements programs at Program and Application level and understands system functionality at application level. Specialises in Procedural programming languages and is proficient in at least one programming language. Understands and interprets technical...

Lead Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking a talented and experienced Technical Lead Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in architectural design, modern web technologies, API integration, and security best practices. You will lead the development team in...

Junior Java Developer – Remote Remote

Constructs and implements programs at Program and Application level and understands system functionality at application level. Specialises in Procedural programming languages and is proficient in at least one programming language. Understands and interprets technical...

Scrum Master (Junior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Senior Software Engineer

ENVIRONMENT:This company is a dynamic and innovative leader in the foreign exchange and cryptocurrency markets, and they are currently seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer with expertise in the financial and crypto asset sectors to join their team. A BSc in...

Project Manager (Software) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a technology-driven organisation focused on developing and managing innovative IT solutions to enhance operational efficiency and streamline business processes. Their services cover areas such as technical architecture, business...

Scrum Master (Junior) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Senior Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:This company is a dynamic and innovative leader in the foreign exchange and cryptocurrency markets, and they are currently seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer with expertise in the financial and crypto asset sectors to join their team. A BSc in...

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