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...

Satellites reveal abrupt drop in global freshwater levels

An international team of scientists using observations from NASA-German satellites found evidence that Earth’s total amount of freshwater dropped abruptly starting in May 2014 and has remained low ever since. Reporting in Surveys in Geophysics, the researchers...

Advanced mobile robots a boon for supply chains

Several mobile robotics technologies for supply chains will mature within the next two to five years, creating an accelerating market for increasingly capable mobile robots and drones, according to Gartner. Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Mobile Robots and Drones is a...

CoJ’s recent actions undermine good governance – IoDSA

Just days after Mpho Phalaatse was removed as Johannesburg's mayor, a letter to all municipal entities surfaced on social media in which the acting City Manager of Johannesburg instructs the boards of municipal entities to cease holding any "strategic sessions,...

SA consumers lax when it comes to online security

Cisco's recent Consumer Security Survey has gathered insight into how secure (or insecure) South Africans feel online - and, it turns out, they have good reason to be worried. The survey involved 1 006 South African consumers aged 16 and older and revealed that 74% of...

Regional IT spend could break the $100bn barrier

Overall spending on information and communications technology (ICT) across the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa (META) will top $233,8-billion this year, an increase of 3,9% over 2022. That's according to the latest predictions presented today by International Data...

Healthy growth forecast for WLAN market

The Wireless LAN (WLAN) market is expected to grow another 12% year-over-year in 2023 after hitting a record high of $9-billion in 2022, according to Dell'Oro Group. The industry was plagued by supply constraints in 2022 and manufacturers' backlogs ballooned to record...

Customer service reps avoid new technologies

Forty-five percent of customer service reps (CSRs) avoid adopting new technologies by relying on legacy systems and tools, according to Gartner. A Gartner online survey of 888 CSRs and support specialists from August 2022 revealed access to legacy systems is the main...

Check Point identifies two malicious code packages

Check Point Research (CPR) says it has prevented two recent code package attacks - Python-drgn and Bloxflip - in third-party repositories like PyPi. Code package supply chain attacks involve publishing malicious packages or injecting malicious code into legitimate...

UK regulation plans indicate crypto is becoming mainstream

The UK'S plans to "robustly" regulate the cryptocurrency industry must be championed and highlights that "digital is the future of finance", according to the CEO of deVere Group, Nigel Green. This comes as the UK government plans to bring the cryptocurrency sector...

China’s stricter clean heating policies may have saved thousands

A new study has revealed that China's stricter clean heating policies have improved air quality in northern China - particularly in Beijing and surrounding cities - potentially resulting in over 23 000 fewer premature deaths in 2021 than in 2015. From 2015 to 2021,...

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CallCabinet’s Atmos scoops TMC award

TMCnet, a global media company focusing on the Telecommunications Industry, has awarded CallCabinet's Atmos with its 2016 Communications Solutions Product of Year Award.   Atmos is a flexible, cloud based Call Recording and Quality Management System. Atmos provides...

CA enhances privileged access management portfolio

CA Technologies has released significant enhancements to its comprehensive privileged access management portfolio, giving customers control over the privileged accounts that support a hybrid IT environment and are a frequent vector for cyberattacks. By updating and...

UWC has Africa’s first data analytics postgrad diploma

Globally, businesses are wrestling with challenges and opportunities that call for the application of analytics - but African businesses identify the lack of talent as one of the primary factors for not being able to pursue this avenue. That's why the University of...

Palladium roadshow heading for Cape Town

Palladium Business Solutions is heading for Cape Town tomorrow (24 August) to showcase its latest features that will change the way small to medium enterprises view accounting software in future. It will also be demonstrating the new version 10 that supports...

BT-SA launches solution in a box

Local ICT infrastructure company BT-SA can now provide fast on-site IT infrastructure for businesses through its innovative Data Centre in a Box, an affordable low maintenance solution that enables people to start working immediately. It enables businesses to deploy...

Mobile printing with the PrintbyXerox App

Mobile technology has significantly changed both where and how business gets done. Today, employees can work from virtually anywhere and at any time or place. However, no matter how mobile workforces may have become, people still need to print. Xerox's PrintbyXerox...

Carrier-neutral data centres key to unlocking potential

Recently, the telecommunications industry has seen a sweeping growth in data traffic on a global scale, attributable to the smartphone boom that has taken place over the last few years, writes Eckart Zollner, head of business development at New Telco SA. This massive...

Amadeus is 2016 Red Hat Innovator of the Year

Amadeus, a provider of technology solutions for the global travel industry, has won the 2016 Red Hat Innovator of the Year award. The company was selected as the 2016 Red Hat Innovator of the Year out of six finalists and category winners for the 2016 Red Hat...

Key to effective and business continuity

Data backups are vital in any business, no matter the industry. Yet this essential business practice still haunts management and employees alike - who are often left racked with uncertainty and doubt. While the backup environment is overwrought with leading technology...

Xerox iGen 5 press available in SA

For too long, print service providers needing to deliver high-quality, high-margin brochures, posters or photo books have been held back by time, labour and even colour constraints. Now, the Xerox iGen 5 press offers users access to a gamut-extending fifth colour....

Full Stack AWS Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Hire Resolve is currently seeking a talented Full Stack AWS Developer on behalf of our client, a dynamic software development company known for delivering cutting-edge solutions. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a skilled developer to join a...

Data Engineer at Ntice Search – Mpumalanga Middelburg

Job Title: Data EngineerLocation: Middelburg, MpumalangaJob Type: Full-TimeWant to be a part of aleading manufacturer in the steel industry that is renowned for commitment to innovation and excellence. They are looking for a highly skilled Data Engineer to join their...

Data Scientist – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

To be considered for this position, candidates must have: Master or Doctoral degree or equivalent (in, Actuarial Science, Finance, Statistics,Mathematics, Financial Mathematics, Business/Financial Risk Management, Informatics,Information Systems, Computer Science,...

IT Support Administrator

Job Purpose: To provide essential support to the IT department, ensuring smooth operations and efficient management of administrative tasks. Qualifications MatricA+ CertificationDiploma in Office Administration or a related field (advantageousTechnical/Legal...

Senior SQL Developer- Fully Remote (CH1031b)

Our client, offering loyalty programs to retailers, is looking for a Senior SQL Developer to join their team. The purpose of the role is to assist with a re-write of their system, migrating data from Oracle to Microsoft SQL. The candidate will work closely with the...

IT Support Administrator – Gauteng Menlyn

Job Purpose: To provide essential support to the IT department, ensuring smooth operations and efficient management of administrative tasks. Qualifications MatricA+ CertificationDiploma in Office Administration or a related field (advantageousTechnical/Legal...

Senior SQL Developer- Fully Remote (CH1031b) – Gauteng Bryanston

Our client, offering loyalty programs to retailers, is looking for a Senior SQL Developer to join their team. The purpose of the role is to assist with a re-write of their system, migrating data from Oracle to Microsoft SQL. The candidate will work closely with the...

Project Manager at Adapt IT

Introduction As a Project Manager you are responsible to deliver projects, with business value, within the agreedmilestone deadlines and budget. As a software development project manager, you are responsible for themanagement of all development projects, with specific...

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