AI-enabled attacks drive ransomware surge

Cybercrime no longer functions as a series of isolated campaigns. Today, it operates as a system, with malicious hackers operating across an end-to-end life cycle and compressing the attack life cycle with shadow agents. This is the headline finding from the 2026...

Employees are the biggest cyber threat – and it will only get worse

South Africa experienced a 46% increase in insider cyber risk in 2026, surpassing the global average of 44%. What’s more, 63% of South African companies surveyed expect insider‑driven data losses to increase as growing numbers of disgruntled employees are resorting to...

Interconnected systems at risk of a digital pandemic

Are we ready for solar storms, submarine cable cuts, satellite disruptions, and extreme weather to disrupt communication networks and potentially trigger a “digital pandemic"? A new report – “When digital systems fail: The hidden risks of our digital world​" –...

CEOs are reshaping C-suite roles for the AI era

The accelerating pace of artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing CEOs to redesign how C-suite roles are structured to drive greater business impact across the enterprise. In the foreword of a new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, IBM...

ChatGPT may be popular – but widespread usage eludes it

The release of OpenAI's ChatGPT marked a turning point for the AI industry. The chatbot, which became the fastest-growing app in history with 100-million users in just two months, turned artificial intelligence into one of the biggest stories of 2023. It also drew a...

Intel SoC accelerates EV innovation

The high purchase price of an electric vehicle (EV) remains one of the biggest barriers for potential buyers on a global scale. EVs are currently more expensive to build than traditional gasoline-powered cars, primarily because of the high costs associated with...

Intel edges closer to global net positive water goal

Intel’s operations in the US, Costa Rica and India are officially net positive on water use. In those countries, Intel restores and returns more freshwater than it takes in. Todd Brady, Intel chief sustainability officer and vice president of global public affairs,...

Pinnacle Cloud is open for business

Kathy Gibson reports – Pinnacle has launched its Pinnacle Cloud, offering a range of services that partners can offer their end user customers. Tim Humphreys-Davies, CEO of Pinnacle, explains that the distributor may appear to be late to market with a cloud offering,...

SARB aims to regulate cryptocurrencies

In just a few years, the adoption of cryptocurrencies as well as the entry of new players into the market has skyrocketed. However, in evaluating cryptocurrencies, it is important to distinguish between technological advances and potential improvements to the payments...

Sharp decline for global PC shipments

Worldwide PC shipments totaled 72-million units in the second quarter of 2022, a 12,6% decline from the second quarter of 2021, according to preliminary results by Gartner. This is the sharpest decline in nine years for the global PC market, brought on by...

Global companies come to SA for its people

Cape Town is one of the world’s fastest-growing regions in terms of foreign investment. In particular, the city has been established as a top destination for international tech companies, with over 40 000 people employed in the sector. This is according to a report...

Youth urged to take charge of their own skills development

Global megatrends such as digital disruption, demographic and economic shifts, climate crisis and labour shortages are likely to influence skills required to manage or leverage future risk and opportunity landscapes in ways that we can’t yet predict. As such, the...

Putting the local into IoT

There have been several obstacles impacting the growth of South Africa’s burgeoning Internet of Things (IoT) landscape, but in 2022 it is now reaching a tipping point as more projects shift from pilot phases to full-scale deployments. It has been said so often that...

TikTok prank mimics real fraud scheme

On TikTok, a prank where people call their friends using an automated answering machine voice to tell them that a large amount of money is about to be debited from their account is gaining popularity. But Kaspersky experts warn that this trend is a real fraud scheme,...

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Network Platforms, Iconisol roll out cloud-based SAP Business One

Network Platforms has partnered with SAP partner Iconisol to offer SAP Business One on a hosted platform. The enterprise resource planning solution has been designed specifically with the small to medium business in mind and is affordable, scalable and flexible. The...

DCC brings Vostro 3558 back

Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has reintroduced the versatile, stylish Dell Vostro 3558 notebook into the market. This 15,6-inch notebook offers the perfect balance of features, performance and elegant design, making it the ideal productivity tool for everyone from...

Why you can afford business continuity

The cliché is that when times are tight, marketing budgets are the first to feel the scissors. In reality, business continuity is even more likely to suffer from budget cuts: after all, the money-men always say, the risk of a major fire or an ICT meltdown is remote....

Britehouse appoints Paolo Masselli as group CEO

With the recent acquisition of the remaining 60% of Britehouse by Dimension Data, Paolo Masselli will take over the reigns as group CEO. Masselli, previously the Group chief operating officer, has over 20 years' experience in the IT industry, and an excellent track...

Cyber security concerns in Back 2 the Future II

A remarkable amount of the 'futuristic' technology seen in the film has come true, even if it has yet to become mainstream, says Gary Newe, technical director at F5 Networks. Looking back at the tech predictions made in Back to the Future II, it's interesting to see...

Ricoh SA gains local expertise with Fusion Office Automation

Ricoh customers in the Eastern Cape in and around Port Elizabeth and the Border-Kei region around East London will benefit from Fusion Office Automation's expansion and move to its new headquarters in East London. Fusion, a Ricoh SA Premium Business Partner, has...

The network is the security device

Today the true power of the computer comes from being connected, and with more devices connected, so power grows exponentially. We see this today with cloud computing and increasingly with the Internet of Everything (IoE), which is creating unprecedented opportunities...

Is your IT service management geared for BYOD?

Bring your own device (BYOD) is one of the most disruptive trends affecting the business world today including our personal lives. While end-users have embraced the ability to choose their own devices and use the same devices for both business and personal purposes,...

Enterprise-class networking for the SME

Networks are the backbone of the modern enterprise, requiring sophisticated technology to deliver the speed and agility required. The SME market is no different. However, while SMEs still require high-end functionality, they are challenged with limited budgets and IT...

Decision Inc boosts online applications for Rosebank College

Rosebank College, an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), has increased by 30% its online applications for its programmes as a result of a web site redevelopment project onto the Microsoft SharePoint 2013 platform. The project was...

Developer – Python (Lead) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Join a thriving community of individuals transforming lives through direct selling. Since 1998, people have been changing their lives with our client, taking ownership of career opportunities provided, empowering them to earn a sustainable income and...

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FULLY REMOTE Senior Front-end developer - HPC & Cloud Solutions Are you creative, resourceful, curious and seeking technology and business firsts? Are looking for an exciting career in cloud software development? ?Would you like to work at a publicly traded global...

ServiceNow Solution Architect

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced ServiceNow Solution Architect to join our team on a contract basis for a prominent client in the telecommunications sector based in Cape Town. This role will involve a hybrid working model, allowing for a combination of...

Fullstack Java Developer – Western Cape Oakdale

Ready to join a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of Medical / Tech, dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions to their client? Thier team is driven by a passion for technology and a commitment to excellenceResponsibilities:Develop and maintain...

WordPress /HTML Developer – Gauteng Sandown

Designing and building website front end.Creation of website architecture.Web hosting updates and maintenanceBuild and management of website back end.Website Form implementation:Cognito formsJotFormsGenerating and manipulating different WordPress builders, themes, and...

Senior Front End Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

FULLY REMOTE Senior Front-end developer - HPC & Cloud Solutions Are you creative, resourceful, curious and seeking technology and business firsts? Are looking for an exciting career in cloud software development? ?Would you like to work at a publicly traded global...

ServiceNow Solution Architect – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced ServiceNow Solution Architect to join our team on a contract basis for a prominent client in the telecommunications sector based in Cape Town. This role will involve a hybrid working model, allowing for a combination of...

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Full Stack Java Developer with minimum 10 years' Java development experience required to join this small but highly skilled software development team for a fast growing finance and technology company operating in South Africa, Zambia, Uganda and Kenys. You will be...

IT Support Specialist at Datonomy Solutions

We are looking for an IT Support Specialist to join our team in Cape Town - Hybrid.This role supports the smooth running of the production applications and infrastructure and is individually accountable for achieving results through own efforts.Role...

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