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...

Meteoric growth ahead for data analytics

The exponential growth of data, driven by IoT, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence (AI) advancements, is transforming how businesses operate and make decisions. Against this backdrop, the total data analytics market is forecasted to be worth $190-billion in...

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...

Inadequate data hinders progress in ESG goals

While an increased focus on environmental sustainability remains a top priority for consumers and business executives, inadequate data is a key challenge for both groups when it comes to achieving personal and corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG)...

Employers need to establish explicit hybrid work norms

Organisations that lack explicit norms around hybrid work can increase the likelihood of an employee leaving by 12%, says Gartner. “Today’s hybrid work models lack the informal channels for absorbing norms that are present in an office setting,” says Caitlin Duffy,...

African businesses need to build trust as they innovate

The balancing act between digital innovation and customer trust is crucial for African businesses, according to a new report from Harvard Business Review Analytic Services with Mastercard. The study explores the current business landscape through the lens of an...

EMEA workstation shipments expected to bounce back strongly

Personal workstation shipments to Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) declined sharply in 2H22, but the market is expected to rebound solidly by the end of this year as demand reheats, according to International Data Corporation (IDC). IDC’s EMEA Quarterly...

Generative AI could be a game-changer for telcos

The immense popularity of ChatGPT since its launch has brought generative AI tools under the spotlight, prompting many companies in differing industries to aggressively explore their capabilities and use cases – and telcos are no exception, says GlobalData. “There are...

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Data the most valuable asset

Cybercrime is expected to cost businesses about R78 trillion by 2021, according to statistics quoted by Cisco Connect South Africa. The internet has created the perfect platform for cyber criminals to grow and prosper as they find ways around security systems and many...

A decade of staying ahead of the security

Celebrating its tenth anniversary, SID's David Liu looks back over the last decade and gives insight into the changes in the online security sector. What were you doing 10 years ago? Well, if you are South African, chances are you were listening to Rihanna's Umbrella,...

Don’t let Easter slow your business down

Too many businesses make the mistake of thinking a business year is a full twelve months. It isn’t. Late March and early April is more often than not a slow time of year for many organisations. People go on holiday, children are on school break, and the end-of-summer...

ALE launches hybrid communication blueprint

ALE, operating under the Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise brand, is introducing its hybrid communications blueprint to help businesses adopt Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS). Rainbow Connected Platform, the ALE "relationship machine", is an overlay service that...

Design thinking versus lean startup …

Traditionally, a business would build a product and hope to find customers who want to buy it. Aggressive marketing tactics would hook consumers who, faced with few other choices, would respond accordingly. The company would corner the market and move on to building...

Companies need the unabbreviated truth about IT security

Information systems change all the time. Couple this with the fact that new threats arise constantly and it's easy to see why security systems implemented or updated last month can't keep pace with security requirements right now. The truth is that securing an IT...

Imagine if office equipment worked like a smartphone?

Most office employees face daily, repetitive tasks that slow the flow of work. Engineers at Xerox looked at those productivity barriers and designed ways individuals can use multifunction printers (MFPs) and apps to automate personal work processes. Take a daily...

ADSL could be holding your business back

Internet access isn't just necessary for businesses to exist; it offers potentially unlimited opportunities for growth. Unfortunately, many businesses are using an obsolete, tired, old Internet connection medium. Michael Colin, sales director for BitCo, explains why...

Huawei, Commvault launch Hybrid Cloud Backup Solution

Huawei and Commvault released their Hybrid Cloud Backup Solution at CeBIT 2017, which recently took place in Hannover. The solution enables enterprises to efficiently and securely back up the core data of private data centers to a Huawei public cloud platform using...

Citrix works with Samsung to deliver DeX

As enterprises increasingly embrace mobile business strategies, people continue to carry as many as three devices with them, including laptops, smartphones and tablets. To lighten that electronics load, make people more efficient and help businesses reduce costs,...

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Client Succes Project Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Kloof

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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

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...

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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...

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