AI accelerates API sprawl
The worldwide Network Security market rose 10% to over $26-billion in 2025, within which the Application Security and Delivery portion totaled nearly $6-billion and grew 15%, according to Dell’Oro research. This alignment matters because application-layer controls are...
Trojan banker attacks on smartphones up by 56%
According to a Kaspersky report “Mobile malware evolution,” the number of Trojan banker attacks on Android smartphones increased by 56% in 2025 compared to the previous year. This type of malware is designed to steal user credentials for online banking, e-payment...
Rising memory costs threaten smartphone affordability
The global smartphone industry is entering a challenging period, with analysts such as IDC revising their growth projections for 2026 downwards. most significant reason for the downgrade lies in the probability that smartphone prices are expected to soar next year, a...
Consumer trends point to cautious optimism for economy
TransUnion’s Q3 2025 South Africa Industry Insights Report highlights key trends in the South Africa credit market: vehicle asset finance continued its recovery, with stable account volumes and rising balances supported by longer loan terms and more affordable vehicle...
Data streaming investment adds commercial value
Large organisations in the US and Europe are already achieving significant value from their investment in data streaming. This is one finding from a new research report by Conduktor that questioned 200 senior IT and data executives at large companies with annual...
Dealer-led retail demand drives strong 2025 finish for new vehicle market
The ongoing sales improvement, which began in the second half of 2025, continued strongly to lift annual new vehicle sales to a 17-year high of 596 818 units, with the December market recording a 19,2% year-on-year increase. This is the word from Brandon Cohen,...
US consumer tech revenue to hit $565bn in 2026
As tariff pressures and economic uncertainty impact the business landscape, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has released its US Consumer Technology Industry Forecast showing the industry is projected to reach $565-billion in revenue in 2026, growing 3,7%...
IT professionals are open to Cyber Immunity
The cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly, with organisations seeking more robust ways to protect their digital assets. A recent global study conducted by Kaspersky reveals a growing shift toward proactive security strategies, particularly the adoption of Secure...
IBM renews Wimbledon partnership
IBM and The All England Lawn Tennis Club today announced a multi-year renewal of their long-standing technology partnership. From the launch of the Wimbledon website in 1995 and the mobile application in 2009, to the first integration of enhanced AI-powered solutions...
Nvidia releases physical AI models
Nvidia has announced new open models, frameworks and AI infrastructure for physical AI, and unveiled robots for every industry from global partners. The new Nvidia technologies speed workflows across the entire robot development lifecycle to accelerate the next wave...
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All systems go for AATF 2025
With less than two weeks to go, the countdown to Africa Automation Technology Fair (AATF) 2025 is on. Access to all three world-class conferences at AATF 2025 is now free for all attendees. More than 125 exhibitors will showcase solutions, alongside a speaker line-up...
Attacks in East Africa are unrelenting
NetScout Systems has released its latest Threat Intelligence Report for the second half of 2024, highlighting the evolving cyber threat landscape across East Africa. A number of sectors across countries within the region, including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Seychelles,...
Apex Group opens new office in Tshwane
Global financial services provider Apex Group has opened its fifth South African office in Tshwane. Apex Group has established offices in five new jurisdictions in 2025 thus far, bringing the total footprint to more than 110 offices, servicing $3,4-trillionn in assets...
How to safeguard against AI-driven deception
Social media and online news platforms are filled with dynamic video and audio content designed to captivate audiences. By Kumar Vaibhav, lead senior solution architect: cybersecurity at In2IT But can we truly trust what we see and hear? Deepfake technology's quick...
AI agents: the next cybersecurity frontier
AI-powered agents are rapidly transforming how South African businesses operate, from chatbots managing customer inquiries to automated systems processing financial transactions. By Boland Lithebe, security lead for Accenture, Africa While these AI-driven assistants...
Simplify your IT game plan with intelligent storage
Transform chaotic IT workdays with PowerStore: AI-driven optimisation, seamless integrations and intuitive management, writes Tony Bartlett, director of data centre compute at Dell Technologies South Africa. You’ve got dozens of e-mails, tickets are piling up, and...
Vishing scams on the rise
Cybercriminals are always finding new ways to trick people, and one of the latest scams on the rise is called vishing, short for voice phishing. Unlike email scams (known as phishing), vishing happens over the phone. Recent studies have highlighted a dramatic...
Clean room technology a game changer for cyber resilience
Businesses worldwide face increased threat from cyberattacks as the digital landscape continues to evolve. By Modeen Malick, principal systems engineer at Commvault The challenges this poses are especially pronounced in Africa, where rising cybercrime - especially...
Co-pilots and GenAI will impact financial management
In recent years, financial professionals and accounting practices have increasingly benefitted from the powerful capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI). Machine learning (ML) and AI have empowered finance teams to significantly increase the level of automation...
How to meet the AI challenge for sustainability
The best time to plant a tree, the old saying goes, was 20 years ago, and the second-best time is today. By Ben Selier, vice-president: secure power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric The same concept holds true to sustainability in the data centre industry....
Cloud Engineer
A leading IT company is looking for an experienced Cloud Engineer with strong technical proficiency in Azure and AWS to join their team in Lanseria. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Cloud Engineer to ensure platform stability and security by designing...
Infrastructure and Network Technician. at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: The Digital Services unit seeks to appoint Infrastructure and Network Technician whose key responsibilities will include Key Responsibilities: Identify problems, determine cause and implement solutions:Use diagnostic tools, check connections and...
Cloud Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
A leading IT company is looking for an experienced Cloud Engineer with strong technical proficiency in Azure and AWS to join their team in Lanseria. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Cloud Engineer to ensure platform stability and security by designing...
Infrastructure and Network Technician. at NRF National Research Foundation – Gauteng Pretoria
Postion Summary: The Digital Services unit seeks to appoint Infrastructure and Network Technician whose key responsibilities will include Key Responsibilities: Identify problems, determine cause and implement solutions:Use diagnostic tools, check connections and...
Project Manager
Lead complex engineering projects from concept to completion in a high-impact technical environment. Is this you? You're a confident, detail-driven Project Manager who thrives under pressure and enjoys being the central driver of delivery. You're a natural leader with...
Project Manager – Western Cape Durbanville
Lead complex engineering projects from concept to completion in a high-impact technical environment. Is this you? You're a confident, detail-driven Project Manager who thrives under pressure and enjoys being the central driver of delivery. You're a natural leader with...
Software Quality Engineer
Key ResponsibilitiesUse existing automation frameworks and pre-defined test tools to inspect, analyse, and validate system solutions.Design, develop, and implement reusable automated test assets to support quality assurance objectives.Ensure test coverage across...
Technical Business Analyst – 2196 Evdb
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:Work closely with the Delivery Manager of the department to steer and support the feature team from a requirements engineering point of view Fulfill the prioritised requirements using agile methodologies Risk management and conflict...
Software Quality Engineer – Gauteng Edenburg
Key ResponsibilitiesUse existing automation frameworks and pre-defined test tools to inspect, analyse, and validate system solutions.Design, develop, and implement reusable automated test assets to support quality assurance objectives.Ensure test coverage across...
Technical Business Analyst – 2196 Evdb – Gauteng Pretoria
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:Work closely with the Delivery Manager of the department to steer and support the feature team from a requirements engineering point of view Fulfill the prioritised requirements using agile methodologies Risk management and conflict...
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