AI dominates the corporate risk landscape

AI-enabled discovery of cyber vulnerabilities emerged as the most critical emerging risk facing organisations worldwide in the second quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk Report series compiles insights and perspectives from...

AI misinformation is accelerating Africa’s risk landscape

As misinformation, cybercrime, health emergencies, civil unrest, extreme weather and infrastructure disruption become progressively interconnected across Africa, organisations are under growing pressure to distinguish fact from fiction before uncertainty escalates...

Business leaders bet big on robots, but few are ready

Robotics is no longer a bet on the future - it's a plan for the next five years – but according to new research from Intel, most organisations are moving faster than their operating models can support. The new study – The Robotics Readiness Gap - finds a stark...

Hubble solves merger mystery from Milky Way’s early years

Our home galaxy, the Milky Way, grew to its current size in part by consuming smaller galaxies. Now, new data from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope shows definitive evidence of a dwarf galaxy merging with the young Milky Way galaxy in the earliest phases of its...

Kudos to Free State teacher Letlaka Mphuthi

Letlaka Mphuthi, from The Sentinel Primary School in Witsieshoek in the Free State, has been named the 2024 Sifiso EdTech Coding and Robotics Teacher of the Year. Sifiso EdTech made the announcement on Saturday 5 October, marketing Teacher Appreciation Day. Mphuthi...

Caution reigns as demand for automation grows

New research from Ricoh Europe highlights a growing demand from both decision-makers and employees for process automation to enhance productivity and job satisfaction - however, despite this enthusiasm, concerns over disrupting critical systems are delaying...

Fraudsters threaten to turn Festive Season cheer to frustration

With the festive season fast approaching, South Africa has been slowly aligning itself with the rest of the world in heralding the start of the festive season shopping spree with its Black Friday shopping event. While the origins of Black Friday in South Africa can be...

AdvancedIPSpyware targets organisations worldwide

In a recent crimeware report, Kaspersky experts described AdvancedIPSpyware, a backdoored version of legitimate Advanced IP Scanner tool used by network admins to control local area networks (LANs). The malicious tool affected a broad audience with victims in Latin...

Fears over inflation, business slump haunt outlook

Nearly three quarters of business are wrestling with increased costs, the highest proportion of respondents reporting increased cost pressures for the last decade and over one in three are worried about decreased income. This is according to the latest edition of the...

Scammers are most likely to impersonate DHL

A new Check Point Research (CPR), Brand Phishing Report, for Q3 2022 highlights the brands which were most frequently imitated by criminals in their attempts to steal individuals' personal information or payment credentials during July, August and September. While...

Power on the mini-budget wishlist

With over 2 162 hours - equivalent to 90 days - of load shedding by the third week of October 2022, this year has experienced the most intensive load shedding in the country's history (almost double the 1 153 load shedding hours that took place in 2021 -- the previous...

A hybrid approach to learning empowers students

Today's students have come to expect flexibility when it comes to learning. This is according to the latest survey from Splashtop, which surveyed more than 1 000 higher-education students throughout the US and the UK to better understand their remote learning and...

Cleveland Clinic, IBM trailblaze quantum computing in healthcare

Global health system Cleveland Clinic and IBM have begun deployment of an IBM Quantum System, which is to be located on Cleveland Clinic’s main campus in Cleveland. The first quantum computer in healthcare, anticipated to be completed in early 2023, is a key part of...

Execs see macroeconomic downturn as the top emerging risk

Executives rate “macroeconomic downturn” as the top emerging risk their organisations face for the second consecutive quarter in Gartner’s latest Emerging Risks Report. The report is based on a survey of 333 senior executives and risk management professionals...

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New year’s resolutions for secure IT

Resolutions. Everyone makes them but not everyone sticks to them. But when it comes to IT security, organisations cannot afford to be complacent. Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks, points out some changes that are truly worth making this year. Resolution...

Chas Everitt pioneers Virtual Agent

Chas Everitt International is set to implement the Virtual Agent, a new all-in-one data solution, at a national level. It has already begun its roll-out of the database technology at branches across the country. The Virtual Agent is in phase one of its development,...

Regulator approves BT, EE merger

The UK Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) has given unconditional approval for fixed-line incumbent BT to acquire the UK's largest mobile operator, EE. At the end of its year-long examination of the deal, the CMA concluded: "The evidence does not show that this...

Experts share insights on modernising process-centric solutions

On 5 February 2016, business transformation solutions provider Ovations will be hosting an event where experts from Nedbank, IBM South Africa and Ovations will be presenting insights around innovative ways to modernise process-centric solutions in business. "The...

Visibility key to preventing intrusions

The news lately has been full of reports of high-profile attacks on large organisations aimed at compromising or stealing sensitive customer information. Despite the increase in prevalence of data breaches, the majority of enterprises in South Africa are simply not...

Storage, virtualisation efficiencies for tradebridge

Value added transaction switch company tradebridge has successfully completed another effective technology implementation with Datacentrix. The most recent in a string of projects involves a storage replacement and virtualisation solution upgrade to help the...

Alcatel OneTouch scoops CES honours

During the 49th International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), TCL Communication's Alcatel OneTouch was recognised twice at an awards ceremony for the 2015-2016 Global Top Brands hosted by International Data Group (IDG). Alcatel OneTouch was among both the Global...

McAdam takes over at F5 as Rivelo steps down

F5 Networks has announced that John McAdam, chairman of the F5 board of directors, has been appointed president and CEO. McAdam joined F5 in July 2000, and served as the company's president and CEO until his retirement in July 2015. In connection with this new...

Verint named in Software 500 ranking

Verint Systems is among the top 100 of the world's largest software and service providers, according to Software Magazine's 2015 "Software 500" ranking. Now in its 33rd year, the Software 500 is an annual ranking that targets medium to large enterprises, their IT...

RS Components partners with Infineon

RS Components, the trading brand of Electrocomponents, has signeda global marketing partner agreement with Infineon Technologies to distribute the company's extensive portfolio of semiconductors and other electronic components. The agreement builds upon the existing...

Senior Full Stack Developer

Full Stack Developer"Exciting Opportunity for Full Stack Developers!Are you a coding virtuoso looking to make your mark in the digital realm? Join our conglomerate client's team as a Full Stack Developer and immerse yourself in a world of innovation and creativity. As...

Senior Full Stack Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Full Stack Developer"Exciting Opportunity for Full Stack Developers!Are you a coding virtuoso looking to make your mark in the digital realm? Join our conglomerate client's team as a Full Stack Developer and immerse yourself in a world of innovation and creativity. As...

Senior Developer (Xamarin_MAUI) – EvdB

Key responsibilities include:• Conducting code reviews• Performing functional and technical testing• Designing and maintaining solution architecture• Training and mentoring other developers• Creating and implementing backend and frontend components and services•...

Senior Developer (Xamarin_MAUI) – EvdB – Gauteng Johannesburg

Key responsibilities include:• Conducting code reviews• Performing functional and technical testing• Designing and maintaining solution architecture• Training and mentoring other developers• Creating and implementing backend and frontend components and services•...

Blockchain Analyst

Job Title: Blockchain AnalystLocation: JohannesburgContract type: ContractHybrid We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Blockchain Analyst with extensive experience in the banking industry to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible...

Junior Technical Test Analyst at Sintrex Integration Services

Core Outputs Contribute to the Technical Testing function (manual and automated) to meet testing requirements Perform software testing (Front end, Back end Testing and Data Validations) to complement existing UI Testing Ability to operate independently while...

Blockchain Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Job Title: Blockchain AnalystLocation: JohannesburgContract type: ContractHybrid We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Blockchain Analyst with extensive experience in the banking industry to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible...

Mid / Senior Software Engineer & Architect

Join a tech start-up improving lives in Africa by providing affordable solar-powered electricity and smartphones through a network of agents and merchants.The young, hardworking team values flexibility and output over office hours, emphasizing cost-efficiency and...

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