AI-driven cybercrime moves into operational mainstream

AI, infostealers, vulnerabilities, ransomware, and geopolitical conflict are reshaping organisational risk and compressing the time defenders have to respond, according to Flashpoint’s latest 2026 Global Threat Intelligence Report: Midyear Edition. The threat...

MoonHacker uses NASA data to build lunar digital twins

The barren lunar landscape has some important resources, such as water and minerals like iron and titanium, but extracting and processing them will require special equipment. Where those resources can be found will dictate where to land and how to mine them. To help...

July economic activity reverses two months of decline

South Africa’s economic activity improved in July 2026, following a challenging performance in June and May, according to the PayInc Economic Index. Lower fuel prices provided some relief, while record transaction volumes point to resilient economic activity. However,...

Women embrace AI and narrow the workplace gender gap

South African women are narrowing the artificial intelligence (AI) skills gap with their male counterparts. This is according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for August 2026, based on an analysis of 1,5-million jobseeker profiles. Men account for around two...

Virtual reality market to hit $57bn by 2030

Despite the challenges that will limit the adoption of virtual reality (VR) technology, the global VR market is forecast to grow from $11-billion in 2023 to $57-billion by 2030 – with a CAGR of 26% over the period - according to GlobalData. The research group’s latest...

Lazarus rises again … targeting cryptocurrency

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered a sophisticated malicious campaign by the Lazarus advanced persistent threat (APT) group targeting cryptocurrency investors worldwide. The attackers used a fake cryptogame website that exploits a...

South Africans are managing credit carefully in tough times

South Africans opened more credit accounts to navigate the pressured economic climate, but lenders kept closer oversight by offering lower loan amounts and limits on revolving facilities to mitigate risk. This trend prevailed across credit cards, non-bank personal...

Low-code development technologies set for rapid growth in 2023

The worldwide market for low-code development technologies is projected to total $26,9-billion in 2023, an increase of 19,6% from 2022, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. A rise in business technologists and a growing number of enterprise-wide...

What 2023 holds in store for industry ecosystems

International Data Corporation (IDC) has announced its Future of Industry Ecosystems predictions for 2023 and beyond. Organisations are looking to expand their industry ecosystems as the next phase of digital transformation, building upon the investments that they...

New ambulance tech could help save lives in Africa

Experts are trialling a new electronic system that could speed hospital transfers and help reduce the likelihood of people in developing countries dying unnecessarily from injuries caused by accidents or violence. Every year in Rwanda, injury causes 9% of deaths with...

Modernisation to drive worldwide government IT spending growth

Worldwide government IT spending is forecast to total $588,9-billion in 2023, an increase of 6,8% from 2022, according to Gartner. “Government organisations are continuing to modernise legacy IT and invest in initiatives that improve access to digital services as...

Record wireless LAN revenues despite supply issues

The wireless LAN market hit a new record of $2,4-illion in the third quarter, despite the continuing supply bottlenecks. According to a report from Dell’Oro Group, the market grew a surprising 32% year-over-year. And manufacturers still have a huge pile-up of...

Consumer threats to look out for in 2023

The consumer threat landscape constantly changes. Kaspersky presents a number of key ideas about what the consumer-oriented threat landscape will look like in 2023 and share a list of potential bait topics most likely to be exploited in the coming year. Anna Larkina,...

Continued growth for Ethernet switches and routers

The worldwide Ethernet switch market grew 23,9% year-over-year in the third quarter of 2022 (3Q22) with revenues of $10-billion. The total worldwide enterprise and service provider (SP) router market recorded $4,1-billion in revenue in 3Q22, a 5,6% increase year over...

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SA professional wins EMEA workforce planning award

Mithum Singh, head of workforce planning at Merchants, has won the Best Workforce Planning Award for EMEA category at the 2016 ContactCentreWorld Top Ranking Performers Awards in London. Now in its 11th year, the awards recognise the best professionals, teams and...

Verint rolls out cloud for its whole portfolio

Verint Systems has nnounced that its comprehensive Customer Engagement Optimisation portfolio is now available in cloud, on-premises and hybrid models, addressing market demand for maximum cloud flexibility. As part of its strategy to provide customers deployment...

Decision Inc achieves more Microsoft Gold

Decision Inc, an information advisory and execution organisation, has been awarded Microsoft Gold Partner status for Data Analytics. "To achieve Gold Analytics Partner status, organisations have to pass stringent examinations," says Henri de Bruine, GM: data...

Software AG, Dell take realtime streaming analytics to the edge

Software AG and Dell have unveiled a new Internet of Things (IoT) architecture that allows enterprises to perform real-time streaming analytics at the edge of the network, close to digital devices and sensors. Dell's Edge Gateway 5000 Series, designed for edge...

Datacentrix is Gold EMC Business Partner

Datacentrix has achieved Gold status in EMC's Business Partner Programme in South Africa. As a Gold Solution Provider Partner, Datacentrix plans to offer the full EMC portfolio of products across all sectors of the marketplace. "Becoming a Gold EMC Solution Provider...

Technology streamlines FICA, due-diligence

With the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) Amendment Bill due to be passed in the next couple of months, Mark Chirnside, CEO at ThisIsMe, says continuing to invest in measures to ensure compliance as an accountable institution (AI) remains a top priority in the...

Going paperless can make you more money

The environment and saving costs when moving a business to a paperless office are the two most popular benefits, writes Jeremy Waterman, MD of Sage Northern Africa & Middle East. While these two are important, there are many hidden positives that tossing paper can...

Big data, big solution for insurance

News that the UK insurance industry is prioritising big data in 2016 will not leave the South African insurance industry on the hop, writes Robin Wagner, vice-president: international insurance at TransUnion. Thanks to the Insurance Data System (IDS) created by risk...

Strato IT Group debuts mobile business app

Strato IT Group has launched its first mobile business application, StratoPOD. Aimed at logistics companies and their customers, StratoPOD is one of the first mobile business applications guaranteed to offer an immediate ROI with realtime visibility of delivery...

iCAM helps protect and monitor fleets

iCAM Video Telematics has launched its iCAM 852, now allowing fleet owners to stream live videos from multiple vehicles and from multiple cameras. It is a 4-camera mobile CCTV system and is manufactured locally. The iCAM 852 is designed to provide video solutions with...

Data Analyst Senior Specialist – Gauteng Pretoria North

To lead the data and analytics (D&A) capability for the organisation which includes the creation and management of data and analytics strategy and execution of related programmes and practices that drive measurable business outcomes. Responsible for establishing,...

Senior Linux Engineer – Gauteng Sandton

We are seeking a Senior Linux Engineer who possesses strong analytical skills, in-depth knowledge of Linux systems, and experience with various tools and technologies associated with system administration.What You'll Do:Provide specialist input to business plans and...

Full Stack Developer

Hire Resolve is seeking a talented Full Stack Developer with expertise in PHP and Laravel for our client, a pioneering marketplace in the proptech space. This innovative company is revolutionizing property transactions with cutting-edge technology, creating seamless,...

Project Manager

Direct and manage project execution and development from beginning to end.Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications...

Senior SQL Developer

Our client is on the hunt for an experienced Senior SQL Developer with a robust background in Microsoft SQL technologies and a keen expertise in financial data reporting and analytics. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with their finance team to grasp their...

Project Manager

Our client is seeking for a Project Manager to join them in the Automotive Industry.Role and Responsibilities:Establish key customer contracts.Co-ordinate the timing plan and regularly monitor the performance of projects to ensure targets are being achieved.To ensure...

Senior Cloud Networking Engineer (CH1040)

Our client in the banking industry is looking for a Senior Cloud Networking Engineer to join their team at their head office in Stellenbosch.The successful candidate will join the Technology Platforms department which oversees all infrastructure and systems within AWS...

Intermediate Python Developer (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a critical role in building the service for a new Forex product, owning projects end to end as the next Intermediate Python Developer sought by a cutting-edge Investment Platform. You will help enhance existing Forex products, develop new products...

Full Stack Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Hire Resolve is seeking a talented Full Stack Developer with expertise in PHP and Laravel for our client, a pioneering marketplace in the proptech space. This innovative company is revolutionizing property transactions with cutting-edge technology, creating seamless,...

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