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...

A future snapshot of SA’s electricity market

At the beginning of the year, the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act 38 of 2024 (ERAA) came into effect, promising to facilitate "an open market platform that allows for competitive electricity trading." By Jason van der Poel, partner, Danielle van der Vaart, senior...

The quantum opportunity for photonics

Quantum computers can be built in many ways, writes Dr Tess Skyrme, principal technology analyst at IDTechEx. You may be familiar with the competing modalities claiming to offer various advantages over others in terms of quality, scalability, cost, and more. However,...

AI governance market set to soar

The global AI governance market size is projected to reach $1,4-billion by 2030, according to a study conducted by Grand View Research, recording a 35,6% CAGR during the forecast period. Owing to the increasing benefits of Al, businesses, and governments across the...

Webb observations prove galaxies transformed the early universe

In the early universe, the gas between stars and galaxies was opaque – energetic starlight could not penetrate it. But 1-billion years after the big bang, the gas had become completely transparent. Why? New data from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has pinpointed...

Edge comes of age as a business enabler

Kathy Gibson reports - Edge computing is no longer a future vision, but a reality for organisations looking to drive business outcomes. This focus on business advantage is important to the success of edge implementation, says Lauren Wortmann, vice-president:...

Load shedding weighs on manufacturer confidence

Confidence levels in the manufacturing sector remain near the low points reached during previous business cycles, as load shedding weighs on sentiment, the Q2 Absa Manufacturing Survey shows. Although sentiment has improved significantly since the record low recorded...

Private network spend set to surge

Enterprise spend on private networks will near $10-billion globally by 2028; rising from $1-billion in 2023, according to a new study from Juniper Research. Growing by 722%, the three verticals driving the market were identified as: * Manufacturing - 35% * Energy -...

Addressing SADC’s cross-border payments dilemma

With a population spanning almost 400-million people across 16 countries, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has the widest-reaching regional bloc in Africa, holding massive appeal for trade exchanges to strengthen economies and benefit communities....

Single-vendor SASE revenue on the rise

The portion of the SASE market where vendors offer both SD-WAN and SSE (security service edge) solutions grew an impressive 55% year-over-year (Y/Y) in 1Q 2023, according to a report from Dell'Oro Group. By doing so, single-vendor SASE overtook the multi-vendor SASE...

CFOs plan to retain organic growth funding levels

Rising prices and interest rates along with other economic factors beyond a company's control are leading chief financial officers (CFOs) to show the most concern about profitable growth, inflation, and balance sheet health in 2023, according to a survey by Gartner....

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Microsoft SA, partners launch online portal to empower students

Microsoft South Africa, together with Intervate and 2enable, have created a portal for young South Africans called Mahala.ms. Through this portal young people can activate licenses for the Microsoft Office 365 suite and OneDrive cloud-based storage services free of...

200 000 Euro up for grabs by fintechs

SWIFT invites fintech companies from around the world to develop new overlay services that leverage its SWIFT global payments innovation (gpi) platform - and to win funding of up to 200 000 Euro for the two winning fintech finalists of an Industry Challenge. The...

A practical approach to retail technology

Where are the real opportunities for retailers to digitise and transform customer experiences? Asks Andre Muzerie, Oracle business practice head: Africa at Wipro. We're talking about the future potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI), augmented reality, and...

Bots take away the admin

Businesses shouldn't be developing bots and artificial intelligence solutions just because they're trendy, or because they think they can replace their employees. Smart businesses will use these technologies to free employees from mundane business processes and allow...

Personal computing for the new workplace

At the Transform commercial summit, Lenovo announced agile and reliable PC offerings for business customers that address the evolution of the workforce and workplace. The ThinkStation P320 Tiny offers Independent Software Vendor (ISV) certification to ensure...

Bridging the youth skills gap

Unemployment in South Africa remains a major issue, currently sitting at 26,5%, while the country's youth unemployment is currently at a staggering 50,9%. Despite this, many technology companies continue to cite skills shortages as one of their biggest challenges....

BMS appoints core business development executive

Bytes Managed Solutions, part of the Altron group, has appointed Alan Anderson as core business development executive. This is part of the organisations strategy to focus on solution growth in the financial and retail environments and manage the NCR and CIMA business...

AI drive the rise of new skills

The fear that artificial intelligence will threaten the jobs of human workers is quickly being dispelled. "It is natural that with change comes fear, however fear also hinders development moving forward. Change should therefore be viewed as an opportunity and nowhere...

HP announces supply chain goals

HP Inc has released its 2016 Sustainability Report, outlining new efforts to shrink its global footprint through a 10% decrease in supply chain Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity by 2025. Concurrently, the company announced two supply chain...

R1m at stake in Cell C reality show

Hangman - a fast-paced online reality show which aims to uncover South Africa's greatest innovator - has been announced by Cell C. The stakes are high in this revolutionary new programme with R1-million in prize money. "Cell C's strategic focus is around bringing...

Senior JAVA Developer – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior JAVA Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.We are seeking a...

Automation Tester – Remote Remote

Automation Testing - Hybrid - Contract(CI/CD Pipelines), Agile Methodology requiredSkills required Selenium, API TestingWeb Automation Mobile TestingTesting across all systems Desired Skills: Selenium API Appium Learn more/Apply for this position

Senior Data Scientist – Gauteng Johannesburg

Senior Data Scientist Wanted! Ready to drive data-driven innovation at a major national retail giant? Join a permanent venture packed with amazing benefits and cutting-edge projects. Based in the vibrant heart of Johannesburg, you'll get the best of both worlds with a...

Analyst

Our client is looking for an Analyst/Associate to join their team! You would be tasked with assisting senior investment bankers with global advisory services, including M&A, strategy, and financing solutions for clients. This role involves supporting transaction...

Linux Engineer

Role purpose:As a Linux Engineer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the reliability, stability, and scalability of production-level systems. This will involve monitoring and alerting on systems, conducting risk analysis to ensure optimal uptime, and automating...

System Controller

Our client in the supply chain and logistics industry is urgently looking to employ an experienced System Controller at their organizationOur client in the supply chain and logistics industry is urgently looking to employ an experienced System Controller at their...

Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client is looking for an Analyst/Associate to join their team! You would be tasked with assisting senior investment bankers with global advisory services, including M&A, strategy, and financing solutions for clients. This role involves supporting transaction...

Linux Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Role purpose:As a Linux Engineer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the reliability, stability, and scalability of production-level systems. This will involve monitoring and alerting on systems, conducting risk analysis to ensure optimal uptime, and automating...

System Controller – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Our client in the supply chain and logistics industry is urgently looking to employ an experienced System Controller at their organizationOur client in the supply chain and logistics industry is urgently looking to employ an experienced System Controller at their...

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