AI-driven cybercrime moves into operational mainstream

AI, infostealers, vulnerabilities, ransomware, and geopolitical conflict are reshaping organisational risk and compressing the time defenders have to respond, according to Flashpoint’s latest 2026 Global Threat Intelligence Report: Midyear Edition. The threat...

MoonHacker uses NASA data to build lunar digital twins

The barren lunar landscape has some important resources, such as water and minerals like iron and titanium, but extracting and processing them will require special equipment. Where those resources can be found will dictate where to land and how to mine them. To help...

July economic activity reverses two months of decline

South Africa’s economic activity improved in July 2026, following a challenging performance in June and May, according to the PayInc Economic Index. Lower fuel prices provided some relief, while record transaction volumes point to resilient economic activity. However,...

Women embrace AI and narrow the workplace gender gap

South African women are narrowing the artificial intelligence (AI) skills gap with their male counterparts. This is according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for August 2026, based on an analysis of 1,5-million jobseeker profiles. Men account for around two...

Chiplet technology heralds a new era for semiconductors

In the rapidly evolving semiconductor industry, chiplet technology is emerging as a transformative force, offering innovative solutions to many of the challenges faced by traditional monolithic System-on-Chip (SoC) designs. By Dr Xiaoxi He, research director of...

New funding to develop next-gen wireless comms

Researchers from the UK and Ireland are collaborating on a new project to develop a key technology which will enable the next generation of wireless communications. Engineers from the University of Glasgow are teaming up with colleagues from the Tyndall National...

Fears that AI could cause a nuclear-level catastrophe

More than one-third of credible AI experts believe that AI will cause a nuclear-level catastrophe within this century, according to data presented by Atlas VPN. The findings are part of Stanford's 2023 Artificial Intelligence Index Report, released in April 2023....

Global semiconductor revenue to drop 11% in 2023

Global semiconductor revenue is projected to decline 11,2% in 2023, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. In 2022, the market totaled $599,6-billion, which was marginal growth of 0,2% from 2021. The short-term outlook for the semiconductor market has...

IT market resilient as cloud slows, non-cloud spend declines

IT market performance remained patchy in April, with some vendors and resellers experiencing a sharp decline in growth while others continued to benefit from long-term enterprise commitment to cloud, digital transformation and security investments. In its latest...

Nvidia partners with Teraco

Nvidia has partnered with Teraco as a DGX-ready data centre facility and colocation provider. As a select member of this programme, Teraco can deliver robust infrastructure that meets the ever-increasing demands of AI-powered applications, machine learning, and...

Open Banking set to surge

A new study from Juniper Research has found that Open Banking usage will grow by 470% over the next four years, with the total number of API (application programming interface) calls generated via Open Banking to exceed 580-billion by 2027, from 102-billion in 2023....

Clone phishing can trick even the most cautious users

A survey by NordVPN showed that 84% of users had experienced social engineering behavior in the past, and more than a third of them have fallen victim to phishing email scams. Now, experts say that a new type of phishing has started to emerge recently -- clone...

Robotic system a first for SA private healthcare

Robotic assisted surgery using the da Vinci Xi surgical system has recently been established at Netcare Pretoria East Hospital. This robotic system is the first of its kind to be installed in the private sector in the country. The hospital is the fourth in the Netcare...

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Turn your phone into an authenticator

HID Approve, from HID Global, turns a mobile device into a handheld validation device or “authenticator” that verifies online access and transaction requests, such as digital banking transactions or corporate VPN access. HID Approve adds a new level of trust for...

Aspect Software launches Via Workforce Management

Aspect Software has announced Aspect Via WFM, the cloud-based version of Aspect’s market-leading workforce management solution. Aspect Via, the company’s Customer Engagement Centre (CEC) and the backbone of Aspect’s cloud portfolio, is a complete set of customer...

Tips for hybrid network-enabled security

The information and communications technology (ICT) sector is one of the main driving forces behind organisational competitiveness in the modern business environment. Modern businesses increasingly rely on network-supported technologies, such as cloud computing,...

Time is money – stop wasting it in meetings

According to a survey of time use conducted by Stats SA, South Africans spend roughly 121 minutes per day participating in meetings, which amounts to over 10 hours a week – a quarter of the average 40 hour work week. This wouldn’t be a problem if all these hours spent...

Payroll must help employees beat the downgrade

The recent downgrade of South African government debt increases economic uncertainty, with unpredictable effects. “While many of the outcomes of the downgrade have been surprising, one thing is clear: government debt is going to be more expensive. That will almost...

Securing the software-defined data centre

The term “digital transformation” is on every CIO’s lips today, and a large part of this transformation, is the move to a software-defined data centre (SDDC).  “The SDDC is the IT infrastructure of tomorrow,” says Lutz Blaeser, MD of Intact Software Distribution. “For...

Gabsten launches backup and recovery managed service

Data management consulting company Gabsten Technologies has  announced the availability of their latest offering, a Backup and Disaster Recovery (DR) Managed Service in the South African market. Many smaller companies struggle with the task of focusing on their core...

More global awards for LG

LG’s webOS 3.5 smart TV platform was  recognised with a Common Criteria (CC) certification for its enhanced Application Security Solution Version 1.0 software. By snagging another internationally-recognized security certification, LG continues to demonstrate that its...

Xperien goes mobile

Local IT asset disposal specialist Xperien has launched Africa’s first mobile hard drive shredder plant, a fully equipped truck that provides state-of-the-art on-site degaussing and destruction. The offering is not only safe and secure, but also fully PoPI compliant....

Hollard guarantees system upgrade performance

Hollard, South Africa’s largest privately-owned insurance company, has initiated a major software system upgrade and migrated its direct and partner insurance operation’s software platform from physical servers to a virtual environment following a successful...

AWS Data Engineer

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced AWS Data Engineer to join their Global Markets division. This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with leading financial institutions, contributing to the design and implementation of data...

IT Support at NTT Motor Group – Gauteng Brooklyn

Within the various dealerships, you will be required to: 1st line support including ticket management until ticket resolved.Installation, configuration, maintenance and support (including diagnostics) of;Network infrastructure (Cabling and network equipment).On site...

AWS Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced AWS Data Engineer to join their Global Markets division. This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with leading financial institutions, contributing to the design and implementation of data...

Cloud DevOps Engineer

We are searching for a Cloud DevOps Engineer who specializes in managing, troubleshooting, and deploying solutions on Hyperscale platforms, cloud-based infrastructure, and services across leading cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and...

Java/Kotlin Android Developer

Our clients in the consulting space are on the hunt for a Senior Developer based in the Bryanston area on a fantastic hybrid model. Join a dynamic team and work with the latest in technology servicing the largest corporate giants in the telecommunications, finance and...

Calypso Senior Software Engineer

Job Description:This candidate has an engineering background and 7 years of Calypso experience, including development experience as requested. Requirements:Through collaboration with business teams and end users you will review and understand the business needs and...

Senior ERP Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg North

We are looking for interesting people to join a dynamic team of happy and talented humans. If you are looking for a company that provides more than just being a number and want to grow and be offered the opportunity to expand your knowledge, then this is for...

Senior Mobile Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

The successful candidate will be responsible for programming and developing applications and supporting software. Provide advisory support by refining designs, practices, tools, and processes to ensure the delivery of quality products to internal and external...

Intermediate Full Stack Software Developer – Remote Remote

Intermediate Full Stack Software DeveloperMinimum Requirements:Min 3 - 5 years of relevant experienceFrameworks and LanguagesNestJsTypeScriptJavaScriptNode JSReactDatabaseFireBaseMySQLCloud SQLMongoDBPostgreSQLToolsGitCloud: Google or AzureResponsibilities: Develop...

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