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...

What makes someone a bully victim?

Socially integrated mobile bully-victims possess complex characteristics. This is one of the conclusions from a study by Dr Nombulelo Jokazi, a PhD graduate from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Faculty of Commerce, in a thesis titled “Identifying the...

Hitachi Rail uses AI for realtime railway analysis

Hitachi Rail, a global transportation company powering railway systems in over 50 countries, is integrating Nvidia AI technology to lower maintenance costs for rail operators, reduce train idling time and improve transit reliability for passengers. The company is...

Global collaboration in R&D key to economic success

Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex - Research and development investments play a critical role in future-proofing a nation's economy - and nations need to work together to solve the big global problems. That's the word from Dr Ray Johnson, CEO of Technology Innovation...

Seven technology disruptions that will impact sales

Sales leaders need to recognise, prioritise and respond to seven technology disruptions that will transform sales over the next five years, according to Gartner. They include: generative artificial intelligence (AI), digital twin of the customer, augmented...

Industrial computers targeted in Africa

According to the ICS threat landscape report by Kaspersky, in the first half of 2022 in the African regions, computers in the industrial control systems (ICS) environment were attacked using multiple means - malicious objects, phishing pages, and spyware. ICS...

Most banks still in early stage of hybrid cloud adoption

In the years since the 2008 financial crisis, banks have struggled with performance and profitability. Average return on equity (ROE) remains well below banking industry metrics, and cost to income ratio (CIR) has improved on average, but remains high. By Shanker...

Bumper growth forecast for metaverse

The metaverse market will record a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 39,8% to reach $996-billion in 2030, as companies across the globe, including those in non-tech sectors, increasingly invest in the technology for better engagement with customers, brand...

Cybersecurity a major challenge for SMBs

A recent Kaspersky global survey conducted among 1 307 decision-makers in companies with 1 to 999 workers shows that cybersecurity incidents pose almost the same difficulties as a dramatic fall in sales. Thirteen percent of respondents from small and medium...

Decrease in technology use by marketers

Marketers report utilising just 42% of the breadth of capabilities available in their martech stack overall, down from 58% in 2020, according to a new survey by Gartner. Gartner surveyed 324 marketers in May and June 2022 to determine the state of marketing technology...

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New user group targets Unix users, techies

All Unix users, developers and support people are invited to the first Xinuos FreeBSD User Group, taking place on 26 November. FreeBSD's widespread popularity has spawned a number of user groups around the world. The African arm of the user group is being set up in...

Why Blockchain matters

With Blockchain creating waves in the banking industry, business transformation solutions provider, Ovations, looks into who it will affect the most as well as the opportunities it presents for the market as a whole.

African Opera users save millions

Thanks to Opera's advanced compression technology, African users of the Opera Mini mobile browsers used 82% less mobile data up to October 2015, according to research by Opera Software. South African users enjoyed around a $65 million (R 905 million) saving over the...

Philips shows a better, sustainable future

Around the globe, disruption, innovation, and the rapid pace of technological development is reshaping consumer experience, as well as the operating environment for organisations of all sizes and within every industry. The healthcare industry is no exception.  Today,...

Parents can help their children explore online safely

ESET has announced the global availability of its ESET Parental Control for Android app, which helps parents to protect their children when exploring the online world. Having a tool to manage what their children do with their tablets and smartphones is important for...

Global spam and phishing trends in Q3

Kaspersky Lab's latest report, "Spam and Phishing in Q3 2015", reveals the latest spam and phishing trends across the globe. The report shows that although the percentage of spam in email traffic has decreased since Q2, spam is using an increasing variety of tactics...

Turrito Networks delivers SME Business in a Box

Turrito Networks, a MicroMega group company, has recently launched Business in a Box, a series of enterprise grade fibre and wireless connectivity options, which all include Windows desktop bundles, designed for local SMEs. By combining uncapped broadband fibre, four...

Businesses need to re-humanise their workforce

As technology continues to permeate the business space across all functions and processes to streamline productivity, it's critical to remember that the heart of any business is its people says industry experts. According to these companies, businesses need to start...

Airtime exchange app wins regional Ericsson Innovation Awards 2015

Team Chura from Kenya, has been selected as the winner of the Ericsson Innovation Awards (EIA) for sub-Saharan Africa for its app that allows subscribers to switch, buy and cash your airtime across networks in a multi-sim environment. The winner was announced on 18...

SMEs vulnerable to VoIP fraud

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) voice and data communications technology is often touted as a major cost saver for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) under pressure to reign in non-core expenditure. "A typical SME with ten or less employees can save up to...

Application Developer – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Our client in the Insurance industry, based in Port Elizabeth, is currently looking to employ an Application Developer. An exciting career opportunity awaits you! Requirements:3 - 5 years' development experience (essential).Relevant Diploma / BCom / BSc / BTech...

Business Systems Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...

Senior Electronic Hardware Engineer

The team is comprised of highly skilled professionals who are committed to excellence, innovation and safety.As Technology continues to advance, UAV operations are playing an increasingly crucial role in various Industries, from Surveillance and Reconnaissance to data...

Senior Electronic Hardware Engineer – Remote Remote

The team is comprised of highly skilled professionals who are committed to excellence, innovation and safety.As Technology continues to advance, UAV operations are playing an increasingly crucial role in various Industries, from Surveillance and Reconnaissance to data...

Senior Web Developer

Research and develop new technologies.Provide second and third-line support for software deployed within the company ecosystem.Analyze and resolve complex, high-impact production issues.Monitor system performance to ensure all SLAs are met.Design, maintain, and...

Programmer Analyst at Amar AI Ranking

Programmer analysts typically have solid coding skills and the ability to test and troubleshoot applications and software programs. You'll likely work for a corporation or a business to develop company-specific programs and systems. You'll probably also be repairing...

Senior Web Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Research and develop new technologies.Provide second and third-line support for software deployed within the company ecosystem.Analyze and resolve complex, high-impact production issues.Monitor system performance to ensure all SLAs are met.Design, maintain, and...

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