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...

Potential effects of Trump’s on-off tariffs

US President Donald Trump’s aggressive use of tariff threats is rattling markets. George Brown, senior US economist, and David Rees, head of global economics at Schroders consider the possible impact. Global shares fell on Monday 3 February and the dollar rose...

SASE market to almost double by 2029

According to a recently published forecast report from Dell’Oro Group the global Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market is forecast to $17-billion by 2029, representing a 12% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). The increasing presence of vendors offering SD-WAN and...

Modest global growth for hardcopy peripherals

Worldwide shipments of hardcopy peripherals grew 2,2% year over year to 22,8-million units in the first quarter of 2023 (1Q23). Shipment value also expanded 14% year over year during the quarter to $11-billion, according to new data from the International Data...

Shanghai ranked as smartest city

A new study from Juniper Research has found that Shanghai is the leading smart city in 2023; ranked first for the second year in a row. The top five smart cities, as ranked by Juniper Research, are Shanghai, New York, Toronto, Seoul and Shenzhen. Juniper Research's...

BRICS skills Olympics applications open

The SA BRICS Business Council is looking for South Africa's best up-and-coming tech gurus to represent the country in the BRICS Future Skills Challenge. This year's future skills Olympics will help solve problems that BRICS (South Africa, Brazil, Russia, India and...

Number of LinkedIn scams on the increase

Half of businesses (56%) experienced at least one LinkedIn scam this year, according to the newest research by NordLayer. The most affected tend to be big companies (65%), requests to connect from an unknown person with a suspicious link in the message is the most...

Common cyber resilience mistakes companies keep making

Cyber threats continue to evolve and pose significant risks to businesses of all sizes across all industries. The consequences of a cyberattack can be devastating, ranging from financial loss to reputational damage to legal liabilities. But, according to Arcserve...

Web shell attacks surpass ransomware as top cyber threat

Web shells - malicious scripts which enable the compromise of Web-based servers - have been exposed as the top threat in the Cisco Talos cybersecurity report for the first quarter of 2023 - comprising nearly 22% of incidents. "Cybercriminals are gaining more...

Howling mad! GoldenJackal spies on diplomats

Kaspersky has discovered a new cybercriminal group - GoldenJackal - which has been active since 2019, but has had no public profile and has remained largely unknown until now. The group usually targets government and diplomatic entities in the Middle East and South...

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Use social media intelligence to allay a potential security crisis

In an increasingly digital world, social media platforms are constantly evolving and growing in popularity across the world. In addition to their social and commercial influence, social media also plays a significant role in times of political unrest - particularly in...

Solution House adds crime prediction to Incident Desk

Cape Town-based software and solutions developer Solution House Software has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) module for Incident Desk designed to predict and map potential crimes before they happen. Solution House Software director, Tiaan Janse van...

WannaCry a wake-up call for organisations

If ever there was a time to be vigilant online and on networks, it is now. A new strain of the WannaCry ransomware, which recently affected major corporate networks and high profile organisations across the world, is unprecedented in its scale and severity. Data...

Nology introduces Yealink T5 Smart Media IP Phone

The local availability of Yealink's T5 Smart Media IP Phone Series, released by Platinum distributer Nology, enhances telephonic communications in the workplace. The new T5 series includes the T56A, T58A and T58V. Alex Bantjes, product manager at Nology, says: "With...

MiX Telematics initiates driver monitoring service

Fleet and mobile asset management solutions provider MiX Telematics has launched an inhouse driver monitoring service called MiX ReportMyDriving. The service is focused on promoting road safety and reducing road accidents by improving driver behaviour and identifying...

Jupiter for ‘Digital India’ initiative

IPStar International, an Asia- Pacific telecommunications company and wholly-owned subsidiary of satellite operator Thaicom, has chosen the Jupiter System from Hughes Network Systems, to extend the reach of broadband throughout India. IPStar will operate the Jupiter...

Don’t force your digital payroll into a manual box

Most organisations that are moving from manual to digital payroll solutions do so to improve efficiencies, extract richer business insights and manage systems more tightly. Digital can transform access and capability, introducing new layers of information that can be...

South African SMBs ripe for ransomware attacks

While the immediate threat of cyber-carnage in the wake of the WannaCry attack has been averted, South African SMBs are in the firing line of the next global malware outbreak. That's the view of Craig Jones, chief technology officer of technology and digital...

StorTech achieves ISO 20 000 certification

IT business solutions organisation StorTech has become an ISO/IEC 20 000 certified business by complying with the international standard for IT service management. StorTech is a provider of IT business solutions that enable its clients to gain business agility and a...

Retail security in the digital age

The retail sector is transforming at a significant pace and there is a high adoptability to digital, if consumer digital uptake is any indication, writes Sanjay Vaid, director: cyber security and risk: Africa at Wipro. As per IDC's FutureScape: Worldwide Retail 2017...

Business Application Software Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg

KEY OUTPUTS Develop and support Enterprise Business Applications.Collaborate with business to manage the conversion of high-level requirements into functional specifications and provide direction to application development staff.Ensure that the organisational standard...

Software Developer – Gauteng Petervale

Junior Software Developer - Use your brilliant talents to make magical software! The Company:Recruiting a dynamic Junior Software Developer responsible for Digital growth business solutions to join the team. Helping future-proof your business through automation and...

Senior DevOps (Cloud Engineer)

Our client in Pretoria is seeking a Senior DevOps (Cloud Engineer) responsible for implementing, maintaining, and optimizing DevOps practices, architectures, and processes to align with business goals. The role focuses on enhancing automation, reliability, and...

Business Systems Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...

Software Developer (SQL, C#.Net) (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A global Dev House in the sphere of iGaming seeks the coding talents of a passionate Software Developer whose core role will be to contribute to the design of cutting-edge software products while maintaining existing produces, adhering and sharing its...

SAP BW Developer

Turn Data Mysteries into Masterpieces! We need a SAP BW Developer who can take complex data and make it understandable, actionable, and maybe even beautiful. If you can transform raw information into clear business insights, join us and let's unlock the power of data...

Full Stack Developer (.Net & React)

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design and ship new features Developing front and back end applications using C#, .Net and React Troubleshooting and debugging issues Minimum Requirements:Matric / Tertiary Qualification 8 Years experience as a Full...

IT Project Manager

Our client is looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to join their team.The incumbent will be responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling the overall activities at various geographically dispersed sites. These activities include but are not limited to...

Senior DevOps (Cloud Engineer) – Gauteng Centurion

Our client in Pretoria is seeking a Senior DevOps (Cloud Engineer) responsible for implementing, maintaining, and optimizing DevOps practices, architectures, and processes to align with business goals. The role focuses on enhancing automation, reliability, and...

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