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...

Crypto assets force tax systems to review their policies

The rapid rise of crypto assets is forcing tax systems to ponder if rules designed for a traditional economy can keep pace with technologies that are redefining how value is created, owned and exchanged, Professor Shaun Parsons has told attendees at a University of...

These are SA’s best cities for tech jobs

Stellenbosch has been named the country’s up-and-coming technology powerhouse, boasting the highest number of tech jobs per capita. With an average of 36 tech-related jobs per 100 000 people, it has surpassed major cities like Johannesburg and Cape Town as a leading...

Heightened geopolitical tensions increase security risk ratings

While South Africa has a low rating for medical-related risk, mental health, climate change and security risks continue to rise. This is among the trends shown in the annual interactive Risk Map 2025 launched by Internation SOS. As global security and health risks...

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...

More cyberattacks now target employees

More than 90% of business leaders believe that increased employee cybersecurity awareness would help decrease the occurrence of cyberattacks. The most recent Global Threat Landscape Report from Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs found that ransomware threats remain at peak...

Insider actions cause data leaks

A vast majority (91%) of companies experience data leaks due to insiders' actions. According to SearchInform analysts, who studied security incidents in more than 100 companies, malicious actors are generally interested in technical information (blueprints and...

African nations under online attack

Nigeria, currently ranked 50th worldwide for online threats, South Africa at 82nd, and Kenya at 35th, have increasingly become focal points for cyber threats. This is according to Kaspersky Security Network (KSN), which presented the reality of cyber threats in Africa...

Meta, Apple show different strategies for immersive technology

Meta and Apple this week unveiled their VR and AR headsets Quest 3 and Vision Pro, respectively, at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023. Kiran Raj, practice head of Disruptive Tech at GlobalData, comments: "The technology landscape witnessed a pivotal...

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3D printer shipments up 16% in Q1

The first three months of 2017 saw both worldwide shipments and revenues in the 3D Printer space increase, with activity ramping up in the mid-market, according to market research firm Context. Shipments were up by 16% in Q1 2017, driven by gains in the...

Two-factor authentication an underutilised measure

Whenever a business considers the security measures it can implement, three options always crop up: antivirus on endpoints and servers to detect and eliminate as many threats as possible; backups to ensure that any data lost in an incident such as a ransomware attack...

IS launches cybersecurity education service

Internet Solutions has launched PhishNet to support corporate cybersecurity education efforts. PhishNet allows security teams to launch authentic phishing campaigns to their colleagues, bolstering training by demonstrating what a phishing lure looks like - and how...

BT is a 2017 Magic Quadrant leader

BT has retained its position as a Leader in the 2017 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed Hybrid Cloud Hosting, Europe, one of the most influential reports covering the cloud sector. The company has also maintained its overall top rating for "ability to execute" in the...

Oracle signs up Britehouse across SADC

Britehouse was recently announced as the latest digital solutions company to become a globally accredited Managed Services Provider, one of the first SADC-based organisations to attain this accreditation. The Oracle Cloud Managed Service Provider (MSP) Program...

Gintel, DSG partner on African B2B services

Interest in serving the needs of business customers and offering them new communications services has surged in recent years, with providers recognising that even the smallest business can benefit from value added capabilities. The dynamic nature of many African...

Will artificial intelligence replace our jobs?

Young South Africans are concerned about the impact emerging technology will have on job stability. F5 Networks senior systems engineer Martin Walshaw explores the challenges and opportunities ahead. Rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning...

Bytes People Solutions wins Huawei award

Bytes People Solutions, a leading provider of skills development, talent management and business process outsourcing services, announced it had recently received Huawei's "Best Service Partner 2016" award. The award was in recognition of Bytes People Solutions...

Brazil makes government procurement transparent

The Brazilian Ministry of Planning, Development and Management (MP) has selected the Qlik Analytics Platform to power its recently-launched Price Dashboard. The public portal allows officials to research, analyse, and compare the prices practiced by the federal...

IoT brings convenience to the home

Today's smart homes contain many connected products that have the potential to make our lives easier, more convenient, and infinitely more comfortable. Ross Hickey, CEO of Trinity Telecomms, says applications that offer fast, secure, and reliable GPRS communications...

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...

Operational Technical Support Manager: Alternative Administration

Looking for individuals with proven experience in leading teams in Hedge Fund environment - as this is a technical specialist position requiring excellent experience in Hedge funds, strong client engagement focus and funds take on, and implementation experience.Must...

Software Implementation Consultant

JHB - Northern Suburbs - Software Implementation ConsultantFacilitate the implementation of Governance, Risk & Compliance efforts whilst assisting clients in the leveraging of technology to enhance the efficiency of their GRC functionality.If you have a background...

DevOps Engineer: Red Hat Linux

Our client in Midrand is urgently seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer with expertise in Red Hat Linux to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in DevOps practices, automation, and system administration, with a focus on...

Senior Application Engineer

Ready to be at the forefront of technical excellence in renewable energy? Is this you?You're a highly skilled Application Engineer with a strong foundation in both tender evaluation and operations & maintenance support. You enjoy the challenge of problem-solving...

Information & Systems Manager at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd

Our client in Port Elizabeth is looking for a an Information and Systems Manager who will be responsible for driving the strategic integration of technology, data, and business processes within the Group. This role ensures that systems and data platforms are...

Software Implementation Consultant – Remote Remote

JHB - Northern Suburbs - Software Implementation ConsultantFacilitate the implementation of Governance, Risk & Compliance efforts whilst assisting clients in the leveraging of technology to enhance the efficiency of their GRC functionality.If you have a background...

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