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...

Network security still a priority

While artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform the technology landscape, CIOs and IT leaders remain focused on enhancing network security and unifying networking, AI, and security into a single, streamlined platform. This is according to Extreme Networks’...

Board practices, structures inadequate to oversee AI

A massive 80% of non-executive directors (NEDs) believe their current board practices and structures are inadequate to oversee AI effectively, according to a new survey from Gartner. However, 91% of NEDs view AI as an opportunity for shareholder value rather than a...

Slight but uninspiring increase for the BETI in January

After breaking six months of declines in December, the BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI) improved again in January 2023. Yet, despite this positive movement, 'more-of-the-same' can be expected this year as economic woes prevail. "The BETI improved to...

SA’s need for manufacturing excellence stronger than ever

South Africa's manufacturing industry has had to keep evolving to remain competitive in the face of global competition. But, while there has been a long-standing battle between effectively producing products against demand and maintaining a sustainable cost base, a...

Report reveals that SA children can’t read for meaning

A new report reveals that a massive 82% of South Africa's Grade 4 learners cannot read for meaning - indicating that the disruptions of the Covid years have set children back by at least a year. Indeed, if the country continues on the current trajectory, it will take...

Subsea cable system lands in KZN

The 2Africa undersea cable, said to be the largest in the world, has been landed into the carrier-neutral Durban facility of Open Access Data Centre (OADC), which is owned and operated by West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC). Chris Wood, group CEO of WIOCC,...

Logistic execs pessimistic about 2023

Nearly 70% of global logistics executives say they are bracing for recession amid higher costs, slowing demand, and ongoing supply chain disruption arising from China's battle to contain Covid, Russia's war in Ukraine, and the impact of climate change. Ninety percent...

Poor recruiting experience a deal breaker for in-demand job seekers

Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, global and South African employers are still feeling the impact of the Great Resignation. Over three-quarters of South African employees (77%) are actively looking for a new job, and it's not easy to win over top talent,...

Campus switch sales could approach $100bn by 2027

Almost $100-billion will be spent on campus switches over the next five years, according to a recent report by Dell'Oro Group. A "digestion period" is expected in 2024, followed by a quick recovery and long-term growth. "Despite rising concerns about the challenging...

Cross-chain bridges exploited by cybercriminals

In 2022, malicious attacks on cross-chain bridges accounted for a staggering 64% of all digital currency losses, according to TradingPlatforms.com. "The technology behind cross-chain bridges is still in its infancy and has yet to be fully tested," says Edith Reads, a...

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Cybersecurity skills shortage requires new approach

Trevor Coetzee, regional director, South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa at Intel Security, writes that businesses all over the globe are battling to close the cybersecurity skills gap as an increase in cloud computing, mobile and the Internet of Things fuels a rise in...

Cartrack reaches 550 000 subscribers

Cartrack has reached a growth milestone of 550 000 active subscribers. "This achievement proves that reliable telematics technology is an important and inexpensive management tool for both companies and individuals," says Zak Calisto, global CEO of Cartrack. "It is a...

Veeam unveils hybrid cloud solution

Veeam Software has announced Veeam Availability Platform for the Hybrid Cloud. According to IDC, enterprises are engaged in a continuous digital transformation process as they adapt to or drive disruption by leveraging digital competencies. To enable this, we are...

Time to ramp up sales

With less than four months to go before SA closes up shop, now is the time to make sure you can meet your targets by year-end. This is according to Louise Robinson, MD of CG Consulting, who notes that companies in South Africa have a habit of leaving everything to the...

Leave policy critical to flexibility

With skills in short supply and the level of unemployment in South Africa rising, the issue of how best to manage people in business continues to gain traction. Aspects like leave and leave policy often makes the critical difference as to whether a business can retain...

CloudSmiths is Salesforce Platinum partner

CloudSmiths, launched in 2014 as a local Salesforce Partner, and has been named a Salesforce Platinum Partner. Tightly integrated with some of the largest Salesforce customers in South Africa, CloudSmiths specialises in the deployment of Salesforce solutions and the...

Spectrum spectacle an opportunity to learn and grow

Telecom regulators across many countries across Africa are beginning to focus on available spectrum licenses to advance digital migration. While the majority of countries failed to meet the ITU's June 2015 migration deadline, there is an increasing number that are...

From backup as a service to DR as a service

While some companies acknowledge that they need disaster recovery as a Service (DRaaS), many still think that backup as a service (BaaS) is sufficient to meet their data management needs, writes Iniel Dreyer, MD of Gabsten Technologies. Those that are convinced that...

Digital disruption: re-inventing the small business

When people talk about 'digital disruption', they tend to focus on disruptive opportunities for technology start-ups and the threats they pose to established banks, retailers and media companies. As we celebrate the annual Small Business Friday, Small & Medium...

EMC debuts Enterprise Hybrid Cloud 4.0

EMC has announced general availability for EMC Enterprise Hybrid Cloud v4.0, as well as planned enhancements for both Enterprise Hybrid Cloud and EMC Native Hybrid Cloud, designed to help customers advance their journey for both traditional and cloud-native...

UI / UX Designer at Parvana Recruitment

Client Details:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...

IT Technician – Eastern Cape East London

Fixed Term Contract - One year Grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualificationA+ and N+ Certification, MCSE / CCNAUp to 2 years practical experience (Level 1);2-3 years practical experience (Level 2)At least 5 years practical experience (Level 3) Solid VOIP...

Network Support Engineer – Remote – Western Cape Cape Town

Supporting the company customers globally, the Network Engineer will be responsible for managing and supporting customer firewalls, networks and connectivity including:Fortinet and other vendors licensing and lifecycle management (Forticare/etc)Network design and...

IT Systems Administrator – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Systems Administrator We are looking for an IT Systems Administrator to maintain computer hardware and software systems that make up the company computer network, including the maintenance and monitoring of the infrastructure and related network equipment and systems....

UI / UX Designer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

Client Details:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...

C# Full Stack Developer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Full Stack Developer with a strong focus on UI development, Angular (version 14+), backend technologies such as C# or Java, and experience with .NET (version 7+) and Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have a...

Technical Architect (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:A software engineering and data science consultancy with a global reach supports a diverse range of clients, including large enterprises and emerging startups across South Africa, the Middle East, and the United States. They are currently seeking a...

Senior Software Engineer

ENVIRONMENT:A full-service digital agency based in Reading, UK, The Hague, Netherlands and Stellenbosch, South Africa who strategizes, designs, and develops digital solutions for the private and public sectors is seeking to employ a Senior Software Engineer who will...

Software Developer – Java / Spring Boot at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....

C# Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Full Stack Developer with a strong focus on UI development, Angular (version 14+), backend technologies such as C# or Java, and experience with .NET (version 7+) and Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have a...

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