As AI adoption grows, more security alerts are ignored

Security operations centres are facing mounting pressure from growing alert volumes, increasingly sophisticated AI-powered attacks, and persistent staffing constraints. According to Prophet Security's Second Annual State of AI in Security Operations Report, presented...

Roman telescope aims to travel 1m miles into space

This month could see the launch a new space telescope that aims to travel 1-million miles and record billions of galaxies. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope could launch from the Kennedy Space Station as early as 30 August aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy. The Roman...

Climate change is redrawing the malaria map in Africa

Malaria is the deadliest climate-sensitive infectious disease. Yet, researchers and public health officials have debated how climate change has shaped its spread. A new Nature study by an international team, including the University of Cape Town (UCT), resolved this...

AI is driving more breaches, at an average cost of $6m

One in four malicious breaches were AI-enabled – a 56% increase over last year – and these breaches cost an average of $6-million, roughly $1-million more than the global breach average of $4,99-million. This is among the findings from IBM's 2026 Cost of a Data Breach...

New semiconductor boom ahead

The global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) will continue to rise - growing by over 15% in 2025 - according to IDC’S’s latest Worldwide Semiconductor Technology Supply Chain Intelligence report. Major application markets -...

SA young scientists earn Medals of Honour in Mexico

Research projects by two local young scientists earned Medals of Honour, while ranking in the top 10 among the 45 international learners who presented at the ExpoCiencias Nacional Tabasco 2024 competition held in Mexico. The projects that earned international...

Sustainability-related trends South Africans are Googling

Google has released data highlighting the top sustainability-related trends in South Africa which showcases the country’s growing interest in environmental issues as locals search for answers to questions and learn more about the pressing concerns of our planet. South...

Mobile money exceeds industry expectations

Mobile money services are growing faster than predicted around the globe as digital services continue to rise in popularity, according to the GSMA’s annual State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2023. The report, published annually by the GSMA and funded by the...

The importance of blockchain to Africa

There is little doubt about the transformational impact of blockchain in Africa, its influence on the welfare of nations, and how it affects the continent's technology standing, according to the second African Blockchain Report 2022 from CV VC and Standard Bank....

Total value locked in decentralised finance leaps

Crypto prices have surged in value over the past four months, causing the total value locked (TVL) in decentralised finance (DeFi) to rise high above the values seen at the end of last year. According to data from BitcoinCasinos.com, the total value locked in DeFi...

The evolution of Lazarus’ DeathNote cluster

Kaspersky recently investigated DeathNote - one of the clusters that belongs to the infamous Lazarus group – and which has transformed dramatically over the years, beginning in 2019 with attacks on cryptocurrency-related businesses worldwide. By the end of 2022, it...

The brands most likely to be used by cybercriminals

Check Point Research’s latest Brand Phishing Report for Q1 2023, which highlights the brands most frequently imitated by cybercriminals, reveals that multinational retail giant Walmart topped the ranking for the quarter, accounting for 16% of all attempts and climbing...

Voice cloning the new frontier for online fraudsters

Imagine receiving a call, email or SMS from the authorities urgently requesting payment. The details of the request are clear, professional, and include personal information unique to you, so there is no reason to doubt it. This scam is fairly common and the majority...

Top 10 government technology trends for 2023

Gartner has identified the top 10 government technology trends for 2023 that can guide public sector leaders in accelerating transformation as they prepare for post-digital government and a relentless focus on mission objectives. “Not only is the current global...

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Beneficial ownership under the spotlight

Accountable institutes are facing growing legislative pressure to ensure that their due diligence efforts on clients are stringent enough to uncover unethical transactions like money laundering, tax evasion, embezzlement and the financing of terrorism, should they...

Virtual fitting room service for fashion manufacturer

Melon Fashion Group has chosen Orange Business Services for a virtual fitting room solution using immersive video conferencing. Designers for its three brands, Zarina, Love Republic and befree, are now able to easily collaborate with manufacturing teams all along the...

The business case for DDoS protection

As our businesses continue to digitise, and an increasing number of services are delivered via the cloud, we tend to have very low tolerance for downtime. "Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks can rip straight into the heart of the modern digital enterprise,...

New technology finds its way to the classroom

Learning through virtual and augmented reality is the wave of the future, says Nirvani Dhevcharran, technology executive director of Pearson South Africa. Imagine you are a high school learner struggling with the textbook in front of you. You point your smartphone and...

Saicom adds managed SD-WAN service

End-to-end telecommunications and networking solutions provider Saicom has extended its offering with a fully managed software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) service. Saicom's SD-WAN service, powered by VeloCloud, is suitable for businesses of all sizes, but...

Video on demand set for disruption

Digital entertainment on demand is set to disrupt broadcasting, traditional media, telecoms, marketing and more. Stephen Watson, MD of on-demand specialist company Discover Digital, comments: "There's no going back. Whether you're talking streamed linear broadcasting...

Lombard Insurance implements Adaptive Insights

Decision Inc, a management and technology consulting organisation, became the preferred partner for Lombard Insurance for the integration and development of its Adaptive Insights platform. The Decision Inc team provided the Lombard Insurance Finance department with...

RS Components grows embedded solutions

RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents, has signed a global distribution agreement with Digilent, a leader in academic and research technology solutions. The agreement further augments the extensive portfolio of semiconductors and tools stocked by...

Data quality, governance assist with counterparty exposure

Financial institutions have become so complex and the products they sell have developed at such an accelerated pace that their internal risk infrastructure has been unable to keep up. In such tumultuous economic conditions, counter party risk management (where the...

The importance of embracing digital change

Digital has moved beyond the buzzword stage and has transformed into being the vocal point of the organisation, writes Chris Daffy, chief commercial officer of MobileData. The [digital] evolution is now a practical reality and organisations need to embrace the...

Data Scientist (Credit Risk) – Remote Remote

Established credit and financial services division of leading retail group seeks a skilled Data Scientist.An established credit and financial services division of leading retail group seeks a skilled Data Scientist. The candidate must have Completed BSc Honours...

Systems Analyst I Contract at IQbusiness – Gauteng Johannesburg

IQbusiness is a leading management consulting firm. Our Innovative Analysis Team is seeking experienced Systems Analysts for a contract opportunity with a strong background in technical analysis and a proven track record in delivering successful projects within the...

Solution Developer – Gauteng Centurion

ENVIRONMENT:A leading company in the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) sector is offering an exciting opportunity for a Solution Developer to join their team. Your responsibilities will include coding, testing, and troubleshooting programs using the appropriate...

Software Developer – Java / Spring Boot at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....

Developer at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd

Role Overview: Red Ember recruitment is searching for a Developer for one of our clients based in Edenvale, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining their web applications, leveraging your expertise in both frontend and backend technologies. You will...

Full Stack Developer (JavaScript & Angular)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a leading, cutting-edge health tech software company based in Pretoria, is seeking an exceptional developer with a strong command of various skills. If you excel in 2-3 of the following technologies: JavaScript (including Node.js, [URL Removed]...

Developer at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd – Gauteng Meadowdale

Role Overview: Red Ember recruitment is searching for a Developer for one of our clients based in Edenvale, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining their web applications, leveraging your expertise in both frontend and backend technologies. You will...

Full Stack Developer (JavaScript & Angular) – Gauteng Pretoria

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a leading, cutting-edge health tech software company based in Pretoria, is seeking an exceptional developer with a strong command of various skills. If you excel in 2-3 of the following technologies: JavaScript (including Node.js, [URL Removed]...

Junior IT Engineer

1-2 years experianceMust have valid driver license and own transport.Salary R7000 - R10 000 depending on experience.Company cellFuel allowance will be provided, and monthly maintenance will be added to package (R1000) for use of their own vehicle.First 3 months will...

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