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...

AI automation is having an impact on entry-level hiring

Nearly a quarter (22%) of CHROs report that at least one business leader in their organisation has stopped hiring for entry-level roles due to AI automation, according to Gartner. The 4Q25 Gartner survey of 110 heads of HR also found that 95% of organisations have...

Africa’s young people want jobs, clean government

Africa’s young people are more optimistic about the future of their countries, economies and the continent than at any point since the pandemic - but they are demanding jobs, cleaner government, safer communities, a stronger political voice and a model of democracy...

Even without data centres, Africa faces water bankruptcy

A new United Nations (UN) report says the world has moved past a water crisis into water bankruptcy – and Africa’s utility numbers already show what that looks like.

Cloud market set to go stratospheric

The cloud market continues to surge, with enterprises spending more and more money on cloud infrastructure services each year and, after four straight quarters of revenue growth, the entire sector grossed a record $84-billion in Q3 - 23% more than in the same period...

Entrepreneurs urged to be vigilant as business fraud rises

The number of reported cases of fraud in business is on the rise and, in some cases, incidents of fraud may be so severe that a business may struggle to recover, according to award-winning entrepreneur Alison Weihe. Recent statistics from the South African Banking...

Mobile app market to reach $500bn by 2024

Over the past five years, the global app industry has seen revenue and downloads more than double, with mobile apps reaching more peoplee than ever. Last year, app developers grossed $428-billion, with people worldwide making over 235-billion downloads. In 2023,...

Rental and leasing car telematics set for growth

The installed base of telematics devices in the car rental and leasing market in Europe and North America reached 5,6-million in 2021 according to a new market research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight. The uptake of telematics in the industry is believed...

Ethereum development loses momentum

Despite 2022 registering the highest number of new developers in history, only 16% took an interest in the second-largest blockchain. A recent report by TradingPlatforms.com showed that, of the 61 127 new developers in 2022, less than 10 000 are building on the...

Sales function most likely to see budget increases

Chief financial officers (CFOs) who are planning significant shifts in function budgets for 2023 have listed sales, corporate IT and supply chain as the most likely to get increases this year, according to a survey by Gartner. "CFOs remain cautious about their 2023...

Webb reveals intricate networks of gas and dust

Researchers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope are getting their first look at star formation, gas, and dust in nearby galaxies with unprecedented resolution at infrared wavelengths. The data has enabled an initial collection of 21 research papers which provide...

Edge computing investments forecast to reach $208bn this year

Worldwide spending on edge computing is expected to be $208 billion in 2023, an increase of 13,1% over 2022. Enterprise and service provider spending on hardware, software, and services for edge solutions is forecast to sustain this pace of growth through 2026 when...

Connected rep strategy will vastly improve contact centre efficiency

By 2026, Gartner predicts customer service functions that implement the "connected rep" will improve contact centre efficiency by 30%. The connected rep is a strategy that enables customer service reps (CSRs) to perform high-quality assisted service at scale. It...

Cybersecurity pros warn against romanticising digital stalking

This month saw the start of the fourth season of the popular Netflix series You, with viewers tuning in once again to follow the exploits of Joe Goldberg, an obsessive young man going to extreme lengths to insert himself into the lives of those he is transfixed by....

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Businesses need smarter technology strategies

Increased digitisation by companies in order to cut costs and streamline operations can have the opposite effect if cyber risks are not managed. This is according to Charl Ueckermann, managing director of AVeS Cyber Security. As part of its medium-term budget released...

Dell EMC expands high performance computing portfolio

Dell EMC have announced new high performance computing (HPC) cloud offerings, software, systems and customer success, continuing its focus on democratizing HPC for enterprises of all sizes, optimizing HPC technology innovations and advancing the HPC community. "The...

Eliminate IT downtime to keep passengers happy

With the South African summer holidays fast approaching, the travel industry is under pressure to ensure always-on access to customers who want to make reservations and bookings using a myriad of devices. Claude Schuck, regional manager for Africa at Veeam, discusses...

Authlogics appoints AxizWorkgroup as a distributor in Africa

Authlogics, a specialist in multi-factor authentication and a Curve Group company, has announced that AxizWorkgroup is its first local distributor and will deliver authentication solutions to resellers in Africa. Authlogics, which provides an alternative to...

RS Components signs up Adafruit

RS Components (RS) has signed an authorised distribution agreement with Adafruit Industries, a leader in open-source hardware, tools, equipment and electronics for makers and hobbyists of all ages and skill levels, and anyone wanting to learn about electronics....

Move over attackers, these are the big leagues

When a gaming provider is taken offline it frustrates hardcore users and damages the company's reputation. Because availability is of such primary importance to gamers, these firms are frequent targets for attack. "With distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks...

BT-SA launches smart power monitoring solutions

BT-SA has introduced a range of smart power monitoring solutions that could save households and companies huge amounts of money due to power outages. This also forms part of its strategy to create an overall Internet of Things (IoT) business environment. Power trips,...

Huawei wins two awards at AfricaCom 2016

Huawei has picked up two awards at AfricaCom, for “Most Significant LTE Development,” and “Delivering Excellence in Customer Experience”. The Most Significant LTE development recognition was awarded jointly to Huawei and MTC, the leading telecom operator in Namibia,...

Is disaster looming for final exams?

At a time when quality education is becoming unaffordable, private tutoring is emerging as a flexible and affordable education resource. The flexible nature of tutoring allows parents to book tutoring sessions that fit their pockets. A group of young entrepreneurs...

Otel’s hosted PBX suited to lean companies

"Brace for tax pain: higher corporate tax possible" is how veteran money matters columnist Jackie Cameron saw Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan's recent mini Budget Speech playing out. "Squeezing additional shareholder value out of corporate earnings under pressure from...

SAP ABAP Developer at QES

Now Hiring - SAP ABAP Developer My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for an SAP Developer ABAP / Fiori / UI5 to join them on a permanent basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Help with day-to-day queries from users and IT teamsSupport existing...

Automation Engineer at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client stands out as a recognised expert in automation technology, earning prestigious accolades for their innovative approach. Through the utilisation of state-of-the-art technology, they have positioned themselves as a prominent figure in global...

Intermediate Software Developer

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SAP ABAP Developer at QES – Western Cape Bellville

Now Hiring - SAP ABAP Developer My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for an SAP Developer ABAP / Fiori / UI5 to join them on a permanent basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Help with day-to-day queries from users and IT teamsSupport existing...

Automation Engineer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:Our client stands out as a recognised expert in automation technology, earning prestigious accolades for their innovative approach. Through the utilisation of state-of-the-art technology, they have positioned themselves as a prominent figure in global...

Intermediate Software Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

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