ID-based attacks rife as phishing, authentication abuse on the rise

Phishing accounted for more than half of cybersecurity incident response engagements in the second quarter of 2026, while authentication abuse was observed in 65% of engagements, according to the latest Incident Response Trends report from Cisco Talos. The findings...

Tech sales under the lash as consumers curb spending

South Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market is proving resilient so far in 2026, although retailers and brands in the tech and durables (T&D) sector are experiencing a number of challenges. This is according to NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa, which has...

Roman space telescope begins its quest to the dark universe

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun a three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit where it is hoped it will reveal the universe’s darkest secrets. The mission launched at 7:26 AM EDT Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch...

Crackdowns alone won’t stop online wildlife trafficking

A new major global review shows that platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube are fueling a fast-growing and difficult-to-track illegal wildlife trade. The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Annette Hübschle, a co-author of the study, says closing...

Qualcomm Technologies’ IoT strategy opens new opportunities

Everything around us is either already a lot smarter or aiming to join the Internet of Things (IoT) wave. Qualcomm Technologies is positioning itself to be the one to make it a reality, writes Leilani DeLeon, head of IoT marketing at Qualcomm. We are best known for...

New protein cage design advances drug delivery

An international collaboration between researchers at The Centre for Programmable Matter at Durham University (UK) and the Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University (Poland) has resulted in the generation of a novel artificial protein cage that holds...

Quantum computer for healthcare research unveiled

Cleveland Clinic and IBM have officially unveiled the first deployment of an onsite private sector IBM-managed quantum computer in the US. The IBM Quantum System One installed at Cleveland Clinic will be the first quantum computer in the world to be uniquely dedicated...

Remittances key in consumers’ financial planning

As global populations navigate macroeconomic headwinds, consumers expect remittances to play an even stronger role in their current and future financial planning. According to Western Union's inaugural Global Money Transfer Index, 64% of global money transfer...

NFC-ready POS terminals continue strong momentum

The market for NFC-ready POS terminals continued to show strong momentum in 2021 with annual shipments reaching an estimated 75,3-million units worldwide, according to new research from Berg Insight. The attach rate for NFC was highest in EU27+3 and North America,...

High tech leaders plan to grow revenue, despite economic uncertainty

Despite the current economic uncertainty, 72% of high tech leaders have plans to grow revenue in 2023, according a survey by Gartner. Furthermore, nearly half of those leaders believe they will be able to outperform their competition this year. The Gartner survey was...

Employees prioritise security on personal devices

While a recent EY Human risk study shows younger employees are less concerned about cybersecurity on work devices than on personal ones, statistics from Kaspersky mobile quest [Dis]connected reveals another issue regarding corporate cybersecurity. According to...

Nvidia aims to bring AI to every industry

ChatGPT is just the start of a rapid uptake of artificial intelligence (AI) across the board. With computing now advancing at what he called "lightspeed," Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang has announced a broad set of partnerships with Google, Microsoft, Oracle and...

BMW starts global rollout of Nvidia Omniverse

BMW Group is going digital-first by using the virtual world to optimise layouts, robotics and logistics systems years before production really starts. The automaker is expanding its use of the Nvidia Omniverse platform for building and operating industrial metaverse...

Data and analytics teams struggle to add value

Less than half of data and analytics (D&A) leaders (44%) reported that their team is effective in providing value to their organisation, according to a new Gartner survey. Chief data and analytics officers (CDAOs) must focus on presence, persistence and...

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Addressing IT challenges in remote locations

The central office has traditionally been the centre of gravity for most organisations, writes Taj ElKhayat, regional vice-president: Middle East and Africa at Riverbed Technology. That is where the data centre is located, and where most of the IT staff works....

Safeguard your business from cybercrime

From malware to phishing and from hacking to theft of data storage devices, the risks of falling victim to a security gap are continually growing, writes Anton van Heerden, executive vice-pesident for Sage Africa & Middle East. If you are an African entrepreneur,...

Telcos risk becoming single-digit-margin businesses

Over the past two decades the telecommunications industry has been driven by new and faster technology, coupled with strong demand for connectivity - moving from the wireline arena to the mobile boom, and finally to the convergence of voice and data services, De Wet...

Planning for tomorrow’s cyberattacks

As organisations think through their cybersecurity strategy for the coming year the challenge they face is how to plan for success, writes Peter Bauer, CEO and co-founder of Mimecast. This past year we’ve seen how cybercriminals continue to become more sophisticated...

Trans-regional African trade set to pick up

An anticipated increase in demand for goods and services within Africa has the potential to give innovative companies with turnovers of between R300-million and R1,2-billion the opportunity to expand beyond the limits of their own borders, writes Karl Gotte, head of...

Zetes helps EPC comply with regulations

In response to new European regulations, the EPC Group, specialist in explosives for civil applications, has implemented Zetes’ solution for global unit traceability in its supply chain. The traceability solution harmonises the logistic processes of the different...

Axilspot expands operations to Middle East & Africa

Axilspot, a global vendor in enterprise wireless networking, has launched it operations in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. As part of its regional expansion plans, the company will appoint reputed distributors and strengthen its channel network by onboarding...

Siemon proves performance risks

Siemon has released the results of comprehensive testing on the performance of plug and play optical fibre cable assemblies used in 40 Gigabit and 100 Gigabit applications. Outlined in a new white paper ‘A Closer Look at Plug and Play MPO/MTP Assemblies’, the results...

Empower students to excel in the gig economy

Factors like increased levels of globalisation have combined with rapid technological development and industry disruption to create an environment whereby individuals with highly sought after skills such as app developers, are able to create their own businesses or...

Are mines data mining mining data?

Graham Schwikkard of Datta Burton & Associates, asks whether mines are keeping on top of their data. John, a new GM of an underground platinum mine, slumped down at his desk. He was baffled by the persistent underperformance of operations. His team struggled to...

IT Support Specialist (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:CONDUCT regular checks on network and data security while ensuring the repair & maintenance of hardware and software as the next IT Support Specialist wanted by a dynamic Distributor in the Automotive Industry. You will also be responsible for the...

Senior Business Analyst (Software) – Remote Remote

Join a team dedicated to delivering high-performance digital services that drive results and exceed expectations. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your BCom or BSc Degree in IT and accelerate your career in the mining and software industry.Strong Business...

Systems Engineer – Global Ops – Gauteng Midrand

Role: Responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and support of Information Systems offered to the company and its customers. Key Performance Areas:Design Information Systems and related architecture 15%Installing and configuring Information Systems...

Server Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

Ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems; develop and implement strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems.Integrate servers, including e-mail, print, and backup servers and their associated software into enterprise systems.Ensure...

Cloud Engineer (AWS /Azure / Terraform)

Embrace a New Chapter Explore Possibilities.We are seeking a well-versedCloud Engineer (AWS / Azure / Terraform) to join our team. Must be proficient in AWS and Terraform and possess expertise in designing, implementing, managing, troubleshooting, and deploying...

IT Desktop Support Engineer

Join a leading Aerospace and Defense company specialising in innovative intelligence solutions. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your IT expertise in a dynamic environment. You will be responsible for providing desktop support and troubleshooting advanced...

Automation Test Analyst (SQE)

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Automation Test Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be...

Cloud Engineer (AWS /Azure / Terraform) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Embrace a New Chapter Explore Possibilities.We are seeking a well-versedCloud Engineer (AWS / Azure / Terraform) to join our team. Must be proficient in AWS and Terraform and possess expertise in designing, implementing, managing, troubleshooting, and deploying...

IT Desktop Support Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal

Join a leading Aerospace and Defense company specialising in innovative intelligence solutions. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your IT expertise in a dynamic environment. You will be responsible for providing desktop support and troubleshooting advanced...

Automation Test Analyst (SQE) – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Automation Test Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be...

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