Social media the top culprit as deepfake fraud grows

Deepfake attacks are growing, and costing people more. Scial media is the main culprit

Muse highlights privacy, copyright issues in AI training

Copyright and privacy issues under the spotlight as Meta withdraws Muse feature

PC shipments tank as memory crunch bites

Worldwide PC shipments fell 4,9% year-over-year in Q2 2026 to 68,2-million units, according to IDC — the first decline after nine consecutive quarters of growth. A persistent memory chip shortage drove the reversal, pushing vendors to pull inventory forward as far as...

AI, cross-border trade reshape e-commerce in SA

AI could soon choose what we buy, sustainability has shifted from nice-to-have to non-negotiable, and second-hand shopping is rapidly becoming mainstream, according to DHL’s E-Commerce Trends Report 2026. Based on survey findings from 29 000 online shoppers and 5 800...

AI-enhanced malicious attacks again a top emerging risk

Concern about artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced malicious attacks again topped Gartner's emerging risk rankings in the second quarter of 2024. Additionally, new concerns regarding soft ransomware targets are also coming to the forefront of enterprise risks....

Phenomenal growth forecast for Gen AI smartphones

The future of the smartphone industry is set to be transformed as worldwide generative AI (GenAI) smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 363,6% YoY in 2024 to 234,2-million units, according to a new International Data Corporation (IDC) forecast. This represents 19%...

What is a QPU and how will it drive quantum computing?

A QPU, also known as a quantum processor, is the brain of a quantum computer that uses the behaviour of particles like electrons or photons to make certain kinds of calculations much faster than processors in today’s computers. By Rick Merritt, senior staff writer...

RPA software revenue to hit $2,9bn this year

Global robotic process automation (RPA) software revenue is projected to reach $2,9-billion in 2022, an increase of 19,5% from 2021, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. "By achieving a growth rate of 31% in 2021, the RPA market grew well above the average...

Mobility electrification to drive electric vehicle battery growth

A new study from Juniper Research has found the volume of electric vehicle battery pack shipments will reach 30-million in 2027; from just 10-million in 2022. The research identified falling vehicle costs, often directly caused by government subsidies, and increasing...

Highly active APT campaign targets cryptocurrency industry

In the second quarter of 2022, Kaspersky researchers witnessed advanced persistent threat (APT) actors increasingly targeting the cryptocurrency industry. Using cryptocurrency-related content and warnings from law enforcements as bait, the actor behind this new and...

Lunar pits harbour comfortable temperatures

NASA-funded scientists have discovered shaded locations within pits on the Moon that always hover around a comfortable 63 F (about 17 C) using data from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) spacecraft and computer modeling. The pits, and caves to which they may...

Despite challenges, tourism gains ground

International tourism continues to show signs of a strong and steady recovery from the impact of the pandemic despite significant mounting economic and geopolitical challenges. According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international tourism saw a strong...

Top global tech stocks lost more than $3,3trn in Q2

The ongoing geopolitical situation and rising inflationary pressure continue to impact the technology sector with 24 of the top 25 technology companies reporting a combined loss of $3,3-trillion in their market capitalisation (MCap) in Q2 2022, finds GlobalData....

June goes into the record books as sixth warmest

Globally, June 2022 was the sixth-warmest June in the 143-year NOAA record. The year-to-date (January-June) global surface temperature was also the sixth warmest on record. According to NCEI’s Global Annual Temperature Outlook, there is a greater than 99% chance that...

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Securing the mobile organisation

There are several issues security professionals need to bear in mind when designing their mobile security policies. Businesses of all types and sizes are using smartphones and tablets to access sensitive company data, and as such, need to be protected. Probably the...

New cyber-espionage campaign uncovered

Kaspersky Lab’s Global Research and Analysis Team has discovered Blue Termite – a cyber-espionage campaign that has been targeting hundreds of organisations in Japan for at least two years. The attackers hunt for confidential information and utilise a zero-day Flash...

AWM360 named preferred Kaba partner

AWM360, a leading supplier of technology to the human capital management (HCM) workforce and HR markets, has been re-certfied as the premier and preferred system integrator for Kaba AG, a global manufacturer of access control and digital security solutions. AWM360 has...

A pragmatic approach to the cloud

As with any new technology, cloud computing has been through the hype cycle, with inflated expectations giving way to disillusionment and moving further along the maturity curve toward realistic, practical and beneficial solutions, says Peter Reid, SharePoint...

10 things an e-commerce Web site needs

Other than the obvious, decent content, your Web site should also have the following: Company information and contact details In terms of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act you need to have certain information about your company on your Web site, says...

The Internet of Things is growing

The Internet of Things (IOT) is a huge buzz word, and it is growing hugely at the moment, making some companies and people a bit nervous, with many wondering how they will control this technology phenomenon. This is according to Derick Roberts CEO of wireless...

M-health enables efficient healthcare

The biggest tech trend in Africa, and the one that is making the biggest impact on the everyday lives of people, is the rise of smartphones and feature phones. Africa has seen the fastest uptake of mobiles in the world and mobile subscribers are set to hit half a...

The changing face of the channel

There are several hot trends affecting the channel at the moment, with business transformation at the fore, causing savvy channel players to look at specialisation and maturity. “Cloud, mobility, social media and big data trends are affecting the entire ICT industry,...

Oracle boosts customer service capabilities

Oracle unveiled significant new functionality within Oracle Service Cloud and Oracle Social Cloud that helps organisations deliver better customer experience and drive more informed business decisions. The new social customer service capabilities enable brands to...

Network analytics tool from Alcatel-Lucent

The Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista 2500 NMS network analytics tool provides a wide range of in-depth network information giving IT an understanding of how the network is being used and helping fine tune its operation to provide an enhanced user experience. IT now has a...

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IT Network Operations and Configuration Manager with IT Degree and 5 years+ experience working in an enterprise environment and familiar with ITIL processes required for a reputable global companyLocation: GautengDesign database systemsBuild interfacesAdministration...

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Are you ready to be part of a transformational journey that will reshape the digital landscape of Africa? Accenture has partnered with a leading Pan-African telecommunications company and has launched a groundbreaking Centre of Excellence (COE); dedicated to building...

UX / UI Designer at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand

Are you ready to be part of a transformational journey that will reshape the digital landscape of Africa? Accenture has partnered with a leading Pan-African telecommunications company and has launched a groundbreaking Centre of Excellence (COE); dedicated to building...

Front-end Application Developer at Accenture

Accenture Song is one of the most innovative and fastest growing [Email Address Removed]ining the feel of a start-up and the advantages of being a global player, Accenture Song truly has a diverse and multi-talented team. We are now strengthening our highly skilled...

Front-end Application Developer at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand

Accenture Song is one of the most innovative and fastest growing [Email Address Removed]ining the feel of a start-up and the advantages of being a global player, Accenture Song truly has a diverse and multi-talented team. We are now strengthening our highly skilled...

Python Automation Tester – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is seeking a skilled Intermediate Automation Tester with a strong background in Python to join their QA team. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of software testing methodologies and experience in creating and maintaining automated test...

Head of SALT Software Engineering – Western Cape Cape Town

A well-established research business is seeking to appoint a Head of SALT Software EngineeringMain Purpose of job: Lead a team of Software Engineers.Qualification:PhD(Eng) + 5 years; or MEng/MSc(Eng) + 7 years; or BEng/BSc(Eng) + 9 years, practical experience in the...

Java Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

looking for a person who enjoys developing and improving backend applications 5 years experience using Java, preferably the Spring framework (Spring Integration, Spring Data Rest, and Spring Cloud Stream)Experience designing, and developing RESTful API'sSolid...

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