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...

Brisk Black Friday sales tipped for further growth

Black Friday this year is set to highlight the major shopping shifts, including online vs in-store spending trends and the impact of the move from single-day deals to 'Black November' promotions. Sales are expected to reflect renewed economic optimism as the country...

Black Friday launches festive season sales

New retail statistics highlight a significant opportunity for South African retailers to build on the momentum of Black Friday and end the year on a high note. The research, commissioned by Capital Connect, shows total retail sales for 2024 are forecasted to be 19%...

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,...

Boost for eGates as travel normalises

A new study from Juniper Research has found that eGate hardware revenue will grow 137% and exceed $490-million by 2027 - up from $207-million in 2023. The report, Border Security Technologies: Emerging Trends, Key Opportunities & Market Forecasts 2022 2027,...

Bitcoin surge sparks interest among millionaires

Despite a turbulent past year in the market, eight out of 10 high net worth (HNW) individuals have asked their financial advisers about including cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin into their portfolios over the last 12 months. According to the results of a study by...

Global device shipments expected to drop again

Worldwide shipments of total devices (PCs, tablets and mobile phones) are projected to decline 4,4% in 2023, to total 1,7-billion units, according to Gartner. In 2022, the devices shipment market declined 11,9%. "The depressed economic market will continue to dampen...

PMI almost unchanged from December

The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) came in at 53.0 index points in January 2023 - virtually unchanged from 53.1 in December. A decline in the employment and new sales orders indices to levels below 50 were offset by higher activity and...

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Financial advantages of fleet telematics

The world of trucking fleets is changing as transport owners turn to telematics to reduce costs in an industry where overheads are rising and profit margins are being squeezed.  Telematics is the technology of sending, receiving and storing information to keep track...

Adapt IT partners with Yellowfin on BI

Specialist ICT services provider Adapt IT has partnered with Yellowfin in order to enhance its offering with a world-class BI solution. The company, which has been providing complete and integrated business intelligence (BI) solutions to its clients for over 14 years,...

Online sales system streamlines inventory

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One-stop shop or one-stop disaster

Organisations increasingly rely on a wide variety of service providers to support an array of technology-related functions. The promise of a single service provider offering fibre, data and PBX services with a single invoice and centralised customer support, and where...

Reach into Africa and beyond …

Not all small businesses are meant to stay small. Some are destined for greatness, which often results in cross-border business and even global contracts. While this is an exciting opportunity, it can be daunting and a high risk investment. Mike Anderson, founder and...

Versatile fluorescent printing with OKI Neon

Providing an exciting new dimension to creative design and products, Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has announced the immediate availability of OKI's Pro6410 NeonColor printer that allows for the printing of super-bright fluorescent design on transfer media for use...

Kolok strengthens mobile product offering

Mobile accessory and peripheral brands Volkano and Amplify are now available to the channel from Kolok, an ICT distributor and Bidvest company.  With mobile technology continuing to drive market demand for complimentary accessories, both Amplify and Volkano offer a...

Why we need accurate B-BBEE certification

The Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) commission, founded to investigate and deal with fronting, fraud, and other B-BBEE transgressions, this week commented on the nearly 100 cases that it had received since April this year. Commissioner Zodwa Ntuli has...

The supply chain advantage

It shouldn't come as much of a surprise that this saying has been overhauled for the digital era. Organisations are swimming in lakes of information and, to take the analogy even further, dripping in data. But few are able to translate this data into something of...

New software for an omni-channel world

JDA Software Group has announced key enhancements within its latest release empowering customers across retail, manufacturing, wholesale distribution and third-party logistics (3PL) - to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume, omni-channel world. The latest release from...

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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Full Stack Developer - Use your brilliant talents to develop digital experiences that transform brands and grow businesses We are looking for a creative Full Stack Developer with a strong background in SharePoint development. The ideal candidate will have extensive...

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We are looking for an enthusiastic Software Developer to join our experienced Software Development team. You will assist with all functions of software design and development and primary focus will be to learn the codebase, gain domain knowledge, respond to requests...

Project Manager at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand

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...

Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Sandown

Full Stack Developer - Use your brilliant talents to develop digital experiences that transform brands and grow businesses We are looking for a creative Full Stack Developer with a strong background in SharePoint development. The ideal candidate will have extensive...

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