AI dominates the corporate risk landscape

AI-enabled discovery of cyber vulnerabilities emerged as the most critical emerging risk facing organisations worldwide in the second quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk Report series compiles insights and perspectives from...

AI misinformation is accelerating Africa’s risk landscape

As misinformation, cybercrime, health emergencies, civil unrest, extreme weather and infrastructure disruption become progressively interconnected across Africa, organisations are under growing pressure to distinguish fact from fiction before uncertainty escalates...

Business leaders bet big on robots, but few are ready

Robotics is no longer a bet on the future - it's a plan for the next five years – but according to new research from Intel, most organisations are moving faster than their operating models can support. The new study – The Robotics Readiness Gap - finds a stark...

Hubble solves merger mystery from Milky Way’s early years

Our home galaxy, the Milky Way, grew to its current size in part by consuming smaller galaxies. Now, new data from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope shows definitive evidence of a dwarf galaxy merging with the young Milky Way galaxy in the earliest phases of its...

Opportunities and challenges for quantum comms

Quantum communication has seen some big announcements in 2024, with smartphone markets and data centres turning to the technology for secure and robust data security that can be trusted. IDTechEx’s report, “Quantum Communication Market 2024-2034: Technology, Trends,...

Alice & Bob aim for 100 logical qubits by 2030

Alice & Bob has launched a white paper outlining a clear path to achieving useful quantum computing through its cat qubit technology, which promises to deliver high-fidelity logical qubits while using significantly fewer hardware and energy resources compared to...

Economic activity deteriorates again in March

South Africa’s economic activity, measured in the monthly BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), declined on a monthly and quarterly basis in March and reached its lowest point in almost two years. “The BETI reached an index level of 130,2, the lowest...

ISPA announces Inspires 2023 winners

The Internet Service Providers’ Association of South Africa (ISPA) has announced the recipients of its Inspires 2023 award - Thembelihle Mzobe, a 24-year-old Durban University of Technology graduate with a Diploma in ICT business analysis;  and Mduduzi Shangase who is...

SA companies unprepared for today’s cybersecurity risks

A mere 19% of organisations in South Africa have the “mature” level of readiness needed to be resilient against today’s modern cybersecurity risks, according to Cisco’s first-ever Cybersecurity Readiness Index. The index has been developed against the backdrop of a...

AI spend set to boom in MEA

Spending on artificial intelligence in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) - including Israel - will reach $3-billion in 2023, according to the latest Worldwide Artificial Intelligence Spending Guide from IDC. While this will account for just 2% of the global total for...

AICE looks to explore AI value in emerging economies

The Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence Africa (AICE) is hosting its second AI For Leaders’ Summit in Kenya on 27 April for industry leaders to explore the growth and transformative value of AI technology in emerging economies. AICE’s mission is to champion...

Cybercrooks become more innovative

Emotet attackers have been exploring alternative ways to distribute malicious files since Microsoft announced it was blocking macros from Office. In the latest campaign, the attackers have adopted a new strategy of sending spam emails containing a malicious OneNote...

Crypto phishing surges 40%

Kaspersky’s anti-phishing systems have prevented 5-million cryptocurrency-related phishing attacks in 2022, an increase of 40% on the previous year. Conversely, there was a decrease in the detection of traditional financial threats such as banking and mobile financial...

SA tech startups get open invitation to Hong Kong

South Africa’s digital technology startups are being encouraged to grow in Hong Kong where a range of incubation, funding, and growth support programmes are in place to help innovators succeed, says Stephen Phillips, director-general of Investment Promotion at...

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Light at the end of the PoPI tunnel

The Information Regulator has been working hard on draft Protection of Personal Information (PoPI) Act regulations that will soon be tabled in parliament. The PoPI Act stipulates how companies may collect, handle, store and discard information, with heavy penalties...

XDSL extends network to New Telco SA

New Telco SA's carrier neutral Midrand data centre has been selected by Internet service and premier fibre provider, XDSL, as a Point of Presence on their rapidly expanding network. The data centre provides XDSL with the ideal platform to further extend their reach...

A new way of auditing in Africa

CaseWare Africa, an Adapt IT company, has launched Audit International, a software solution that automates the audit process. Theuns Holtshousen, divisional business leader: Africa at CaseWare Africa, says that Audit International has several unique features that have...

Sophos debuts unified security and control for mobile

Sophos has announced Sophos Mobile 7, the latest version of its Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) solution. The new version extends containerization support for Android Enterprise (formerly Android for Work) enables IT administrators to manage IoT devices,...

Kaspersky Lab looks beyond the horizon

Kaspersky Lab has announced the launch of Earth 2050 at the panel discussion that took place at Mobile World Congress 2017. This interactive multimedia project accumulates predictions about social and technological developments for the upcoming 30 years. Kaspersky Lab...

Budget shows importance of digital transformation

As indicated by South African Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan in his recent Budget speech, the country finds itself in an era of rapid technological change. With job creation a major focus for government, local business development is of utmost importance, writes...

How to keep your eyes on your merchandise

In the overall supply chain warehouses have been treated as separate entities; simply a temporary repository for merchandise storage before it is moved on to its final destination. Recently retailers and other businesses have come to see that by integrating warehouse...

Predictive and prescriptive analytics reduces downtime

Rockwell Automation has combined professional services, powerful machine-learning algorithms and predictive analytics software to offer predictive and prescriptive maintenance. With these new capabilities, industrial operators can predict maintenance needs and perform...

Fujitsu extends data protection with Veritas NetBackup

Fujitsu provides the industry's widest choice of solutions for data protection with the addition of the Veritas NetBackup appliance to its portfolio. Regardless of the complexity or special requirements of any data landscape, Fujitsu offers the tools to back it up,...

Digital transformation: the customer era

Digital is changing customer engagement as boardrooms predict a shift from 'business as usual', explains Simon Russell, MD of Experian South Africa. Credit Bureaus are positioned to help unlock the power of data. The traditional business focus is dead. Decision-makers...

2nd Line Server Support Engineer

Cape Town Area. Leading Client in the Technology Industry requires a Senior Server Support Engineer to provide 2nd line support within the server management, end user computing layer and support layer. Assist with escalations from 1st line support engineers Provide...

Support Engineer – Gauteng Gauteng

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Support Engineer with a passion for troubleshooting, problem-solving, and ensuring software reliability. Adept at providing exceptional technical support, identifying and resolving issues, and conducting thorough...

Senior Database Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Play a pivotal role an the combat and detection of financial crime activities through applying your expertise in the design, development and maintanance of a high performance scalable and secure database solution in order to ensure successful and efficient database...

Java Developer – Gauteng Centurion

fiyasficyhasfc aaaaa Desired Skills: Spring Framework Core Java Hibernate JVM J2EE Desired Work Experience: 1 to 2 years Food & Beverage Manufacturing 5 to 10 years Software Development Desired Qualification Level: Diploma Employer & Job Benefits: Medical Aid...

Field Support Engineer

Join the iOCO Infrastructure Services Community: Where Work is an Adventure, Not Just a Job.We are seeking a Field Support Engineer who will provide on-site support for various systems, equipment, or software, ensuring that clients' technology operates smoothly and...

Senior RPG Developer

Our client in Pretoria is seeking a Senior RPG Developer to design, develop, and maintain RPG applications supporting our client's investment operations. You will deliver efficient, high-quality RPG solutions while ensuring they align with organizational goals and...

Front-End Developer (Remote)

Durban (Remote) - We are seeking a front-end developer with experience in marketing technology to join our client's team. We are seeking an individual who thrives on bringing creative ideas to life by driving their marketing technology strategy, managing the team and...

Field Support Engineer – Gauteng Sandton

Join the iOCO Infrastructure Services Community: Where Work is an Adventure, Not Just a Job.We are seeking a Field Support Engineer who will provide on-site support for various systems, equipment, or software, ensuring that clients' technology operates smoothly and...

Senior RPG Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Our client in Pretoria is seeking a Senior RPG Developer to design, develop, and maintain RPG applications supporting our client's investment operations. You will deliver efficient, high-quality RPG solutions while ensuring they align with organizational goals and...

Front-End Developer (Remote) – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal

Durban (Remote) - We are seeking a front-end developer with experience in marketing technology to join our client's team. We are seeking an individual who thrives on bringing creative ideas to life by driving their marketing technology strategy, managing the team and...

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