Steady growth puts digital trade firmly on the map

New experimental estimates show that digital trade is increasing significantly across the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 2023, underscoring the importance of digital technologies in shaping international trade. Up to now, much of the...

Geopolitics creates inflationary pressures for SA

As the Middle East moves towards a fragile lull in hostilities, the economic shock caused by the conflict – supply chains perturbation, inflation etc - is already spreading to the global economy with oil-importing economies such as South Africa particularly exposed to...

Credit trends diverge as consumers navigate affordability

South African consumers are reshaping how they access and use credit as affordability pressures persist, according to TransUnion’s Q1 2026 South Africa Industry Insights Report. The report’s findings show that credit demand remained resilient, but diverging risk...

Small fibre operators outshine giants in ISPA survey

ISPA's Perception Survey gauges ISPs’ perceptions of fibre network operator (FNO) performance across a range of metrics - and the most recent results reveal smaller FNOs are outshining the established competition. South Africa’s official internet Industry...

European companies drag feet on new cybersecurity regulation

Organisations are navigating a landscape of mixed emotions as the Network and Information Security Directive 2022/2555 (NIS2) enforcement date approaches. NIS2, a regulation aimed at strengthening cybersecurity across the EU by expanding the scope and increasing the...

Richard Firth wins 2024 Conscious Companies Award

Richard Firth, chairman and CEO of MIP Holdings, has won the 2024 Conscious Companies Award. Every year Conscious Companies, an organisation dedicated to supporting leaders in reshaping the landscape of business and society to actively create a more sustainable,...

FortiGuard Labs helps Interpol take down cybercriminals in Africa

FortiGuard Labs has provided evidentiary support to Interpol and African Member countries as part of the Africa Cyber Surge Operation (ASCO) to help detect, investigate, and disrupt cybercrime through co-ordinated law enforcement activities, using Interpol platforms,...

What to expect in the cybersecurity space in 2023

KnowBe4 has released its 2023 cybersecurity predictions from its team of industry experts. The top five predicted cybersecurity trends for 2023 include: * A shift in focus to creating a security culture within organizations across the globe - The need for security...

Data protection laws being put to the test

A global survey conducted in May 2022 by MARCO has found that the Covid-19 pandemic ushered in a new era of online shopping, cashless payments, and the general growth of the digital ecosystem. As more and more transactions move online, the importance of privacy and...

Global smartphone shipments continue to be impacted

An updated forecast for the worldwide smartphone market from IDC is showing a more prolonged recovery than previously expected. According to the latest Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker forecast, shipments of smartphones will decline 9,1% in 2022, a reduction...

Intel fuels Moore’s Law paving the way to 1trn transistors by 2030

Intel has unveiled research breakthroughs fueling its innovation pipeline for keeping Moore's Law on track to a trillion transistors on a package in the next decade. At IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM) 2022, Intel researchers showcased advancements...

Prevent Christmas cheer falling to cybercrime

Christmas is always a special time for millions of people around the world, but it is also a special season for cybercriminals as they take advantage of shopping days to intensify their phishing attacks, ransomware, and even dropping malware into emails. During this...

Downloads to crypto wallets on the decrease

Despite the massive volatility experience this year, cryptocurrencies hit 257-million users worldwide - up from 239-million a year ago. However, while the crypto user base continues growing, crypto wallets find it hard to beat 2021 figures as a record year for...

Cross-border innovations will drive instant payments

The number of instant payment transactions will increase from 97-billion in 2022 to more than 376-billion by 2027 - growth of 289% - according to a new study from Juniper Research. The company predicts that an increased roll-out of instant cross-border payment schemes...

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SAP PartnerEdge Cloud expands channel focus

SAP has announced the availability of SAP PartnerEdge Cloud Choice, profit option that will enable SAP partners to accelerate cloud sales, profit from selling in the cloud and deliver digital solutions to help businesses run live. This is part of SAP's plan to...

RSA unveils new SecurID suite

RSA, The Security Division of EMC, has unveiled its RSA SecurID Suite, a comprehensive identity solution that combines the separate disciplines of access, governance, lifecycle and identity assurance, working together in harmony. As a result, organisations can...

Software licensing programme from BlackBerry

BlackBerry has launched a software licensing program for its Mobility Solutions business by introducing the BlackBerry Hub+ for Android. A suite of BlackBerry applications, BlackBerry Hub+ makes productivity and communication on Android 6.0 Marshmallow smartphones...

Xperien gets global environmental accreditation

Xperien has received Environmental Management System (EMS) ISO 14001:2004 accreditation for refurbishment and redistribution of redundant IT assets and equipment. ISO 14000 is a global series of EMS standards that were developed for organisations to incorporate...

Sophos Intercept will protect against the unknown

Sophos has announced the availability of a beta program for Sophos Intercept, the next generation of advanced endpoint protection in the company's broad portfolio of security solutions. With the steady rise of crippling ransomware, pervasive zero-day exploits and...

Decision Inc attracts strategic investment

Decision Inc, developer of strategic business decision making solutions and technologies, has introduced South African Enterprise Development (SAED) as an investor as part of its long term strategic vision of international expansion, national growth and the...

SmartHR Referral Partner Programme debuts

The developers of the SmartHR human resources management system have announced the launch of the SmartHR Referral Partner Programme. Brendon Gass, SmartHR CEO, says the company chose a referral system over the traditional channel model because it provides greater...

Tarsus Cloud On Demand offers Microsoft CSP

Tarsus Cloud On Demand is bringing Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) services to their resellers. The offering is set to help South African ICT resellers and systems integrators to deliver complete cloud-based business solutions to their customers. As a...

Tips for effective due diligence

When it comes to the well-being of your business, it should never be taken for granted that the companies you aim to do business with are above board. Due to strict laws, heavy penalties, reputational risk and financial loss, businesses should be protected from...

Imago brings Pexip to SA

Efficiency and savings have become the focus areas of business in South Africa's no-growth economy, driving a management quest for flexible solutions that deliver high performance without locking a company into a proprietorial cul-de-sac. The market insight comes from...

IT Security Administrator (CH1011) – Gauteng Arcadia

Our client in the financial services industry is looking for an IT Security Administrator.The IT Security Administrator assist the CSM to monitor identify and prevent cyber security threat to the client and plays a vital role in keeping the company's proprietary and...

IT Project Manager – Remote Remote

Our client in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a long-term contract position to lead the planning and execution of key strategic initiatives. In this exciting role, you will manage the implementation of a comprehensive solution for...

Technical Support Specialist at TT – Gauteng Kelvin

Level 1 Technical Support Specialist Job Summary:We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Level 1 Technical Support Specialist to join our IT team. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure the smooth operation of our technical infrastructure through...

ICT Desktop Engineer

The successful candidate will be responsible for various IT duties, e.g. helpdesk administration/management, asset administration, installation, operation, and maintenance of computer systems and other technologies, such as communication systems. Configuring hardware...

Senior Software Engineer (Hybrid)

Join our Automotive Powerhouse as a Senior Software Engineer!Drive innovation in luxury automotive technology with cutting-edge solutions.Collaborate with top talent to create the future of mobility ?? ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: Computer Science degree or similar...

X2 Service Desk Agent I

iOCO Infrastructure Services: Where Challengers and Innovators Thrive.We are currently hiring for the position of X2 Service Desk Agents I to join our IT support team. As Service Desk Agents, your primary duties will include responding to user inquiries,...

ICT Desktop Engineer – Eastern Cape Gqebera

The successful candidate will be responsible for various IT duties, e.g. helpdesk administration/management, asset administration, installation, operation, and maintenance of computer systems and other technologies, such as communication systems. Configuring hardware...

Senior Software Engineer (Hybrid) – Gauteng Midridge Park

Join our Automotive Powerhouse as a Senior Software Engineer!Drive innovation in luxury automotive technology with cutting-edge solutions.Collaborate with top talent to create the future of mobility ?? ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: Computer Science degree or similar...

X2 Service Desk Agent I – Gauteng Sandton

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Intermediate Javascript Developer

Hire Resolve is looking for a talented Intermediate JavaScript Developer for a software company. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining web applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the scalability and...

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