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...

President underscores importance of tech

Technology is key to building a capable state in South Africa. This is the word from South African president Cyril Ramaphosa, giving his annual State of the Nation address last night in Cape Town. “As we work to reform the Public Service and build the capability of...

All the winners at the 2024 HP Partner Awards

HP honoured its top resellers and distributors at the 2024 Partner Awards last night. Yesh Surjoodeen, MD of HP Southern Africa, and Richard Stainforth, HP omnichannel manager, named the company’s top retail and commercial resellers, and distributors across various...

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...

Nvidia an early winner in the AI boom

While the current AI boom is only just getting started, an early winner is Nvidia, which on Tuesday 30 May saw its market capitalisation exceed $1-trillion for the first time. For a chip designer with no fabrication capabilities of its own, this is a significant...

Data analytics to reach $302bn by 2030

The global data analytics market size is expected to reach $302,01-billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 26,7% from 2023 to 2030. The data analytics industry is essential for improving...

With PowerVia, Intel claims a chipmaking breakthrough

Intel has introduced PowerVia, a new approach to delivering power that rethinks how chips are made and how they are tested. Traditionally computer chips have been built like pizzas - from the bottom up, in layers. In the case of chips, you start with the tiniest...

Employee wellbeing stressful for small business owners

A global small-business owner wellness survey finds that managing employees' mental health is a significant cause of stress among owners. Xero's "The Global State of Small Business Owner Wellbeing" report, which details the results of a survey of 4 600 small-business...

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Nokia helps MENA firms capitalise on IoT opportunities

Organisations across the world are investing in the digital transformation to remain relevant to their customers and survive disruption. The Internet of Things (IoT) is one element in this transformation journey and has the potential to transform every industry, even...

Should temporary staff be screened?

Background screening and other contingencies are generally put in place to ensure businesses employ the right people with limited risk. However, should the same approach be taken when hiring temporary employees? The answer is a "definite yes" according to Rudi Kruger,...

Achieve cyber resilience through better cybersecurity

Security should be the enabler of the digital world. The ability to detect, protect, remediate and recover from a cyber threat is critical. Cyber resilience has become an elevated topic of discussion at board level. This has received further attention as a result of...

Top marks for free anti-ransomware tool

Businesses of all sizes have been forced to sit up and take notice as the WannaCry ransomware struck across the globe in May 2017. This virulent new strain of malware has hit hundreds of thousands of organisations by exploiting critical vulnerability in IT systems in...

BT teams up with ForeScout to improve device

BT has launched BT Managed Endpoint Access Security, a new security service protecting organisations from cyber threats and malware through greater visibility and better monitoring of devices connected to their corporate network. The new service leverages technology...

Fiji Airways kits out fleet with EAM RFID

Fiji Airways has completed installation of over 4 000 ultra high-frequency (UHF) radio frequency identification (RFID) tags throughout its entire fleet of 15 aircraft. Fiji Airways is integrating RFID to improve in-cabin inspections for onboard emergency equipment...

Ransomware: The only protection is user-education

Ransomware is a very real threat to businesses and individuals alike, and when it comes to online security, it is arguably the most damaging threat. Yet, many people still don't know what ransomware is, even though this type of cyber threat has been aggressively...

Full vision display elevates the smartphone experience

From tiny clam-shell models to larger-than-life phablets, manufacturers have produced devices of every conceivable size in their quest to discover the perfect dimensions for life's most important accessory. And, with the G6, LG's latest flagship smartphone, users get...

Hybrid cloud solutions power success in a data-driven world

In the most far-reaching innovation announcement in its 25-year history, NetApp has introduced new hybrid cloud offerings that give customers unprecedented ability to use data for competitive advantage. The announcements expand the company's Data Fabric solutions and...

Overcoming the barriers to cloud success

The notion of 'digital business transformation' remains a white-hot theme among boardrooms around South Africa, and the broader continent. Andre Muzerie, Oracle business practice head at Wipro Africa, discusses the issue. An organisation may be looking to reimagine...

Integration Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking an experienced Integration Architect with a strong background in telecommunications systems and protocols to join our team. The ideal candidate will design and implement integration solutions while ensuring alignment with industry standards such as Open...

Senior Software Engineer – JAVA

Design and maintain technical system requirements based on business needs.Develop backend applications based on approved specifications and prototypes.Develop, test, debug and maintain application code.Develop, update and maintain technical documentation.Integrate...

Lead Analyst Programmer

Are you passionate about calculations and analysis and are you seeking a rewarding career in fiduciary asset management? Do you have strong communication and interpersonal skills? Are you highly organised and adaptable, with a strong ethical base? Then this position...

IT Engineer – Bloemfontein

The company is looking to hire professionals, that is passionate to resolve IT related problems, as well as creating an enhanced customer experience for the company's clients. The candidate must have project management skills as well as time management skills in order...

Senior Software Engineer – JAVA – Gauteng Randburg

Design and maintain technical system requirements based on business needs.Develop backend applications based on approved specifications and prototypes.Develop, test, debug and maintain application code.Develop, update and maintain technical documentation.Integrate...

Lead Analyst Programmer – Western Cape Cape Town

Are you passionate about calculations and analysis and are you seeking a rewarding career in fiduciary asset management? Do you have strong communication and interpersonal skills? Are you highly organised and adaptable, with a strong ethical base? Then this position...

IT Engineer – Bloemfontein – North West Rustenburg

The company is looking to hire professionals, that is passionate to resolve IT related problems, as well as creating an enhanced customer experience for the company's clients. The candidate must have project management skills as well as time management skills in order...

Graduate Developer

We are looking for a Junior Developer to join one of our clients in delivering software solutions, services and skills to add business value to clients by using an adaptive approach that leverages the use of technology and architecture.Day to day you will be involved...

Project Manager

PROJECT MANAGER - CONTRACT POSITION - HYBRID. Our client, in the mining industry, has abovementioned vacancy to start in 2025 or sooner in need, for a Project Manager for the management of core delivery team of resources to focus on the delivery of functionality and...

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Are you a seasoned Senior .NET Developer looking for your next challenge? We're looking for a talented and motivated Senior .NET Developer to join our growing team. As the Senior .NET Developer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing high-quality...

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