Ampath confirms hack, but disputes theft of 80m patient records

Ampath, one of the country’s biggest pathology labs, has confirmed that it has been the victim of a cyberattack, but has issued a statement clarifying the claim by hackers that “80-million patient records” have been stolen. The company says it has contained the...

How will your career withstand the impact of AI?

New research from The TEFL Academy’s South African Career Resilience Report 2026 reveals that 57% of local respondents have questioned whether their chosen career or qualification will still be valuable because of artificial intelligence - while 84% say AI has already...

Cyber resilience the foundation for Africa’s next phase of digital growth

Building strong cyber resilience will be the key to sustaining the current remarkable growth of Africa’s digital economy, according to a new white paper from Mastercard. The report – Africa’s Digital Defence Race - highlights that between 2016 and 2025, mobile money...

Underfunding a leading cause of AI failures for SA firms

South African organisations whose AI ambitions outrun their budgets are seven times more likely to say AI has fallen short, according to preliminary results from DayOne’s State of AI Delivery in South Africa survey. Of the more than 170 employees, founders, managers...

AI facial filters could change who we find attractive

We can use them to alter lighting, smooth out our complexion and even change our hair colour, but now researchers have found that artificial intelligence (AI) facial filters, when used in real time, could even have the power to influence who we are attracted to. A new...

Google increases investment in African AI skills

Google has announced it will provide $5,8-million in Google.org funding to support foundational AI and cybersecurity training this year across Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa. According to Google president: EMEA Matt Brittin, the funding will support organisations...

Global computer vision market set to hit $33bn by 2030

The global computer vision (CV) market will be worth $32,8-billion in 2030, up from $12.5 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11%. According to GLobalData's latest thematic report, 'Computer Vision', the explosion in the volume of visual data,...

Without network modernisation, business growth is stifled

NTT's 2022 Global Network Report has found that 70% of CEOs believe their network maturity level is negatively affecting their business delivery. The adoption of hybrid, distributed work environments with multiple connected devices is erupting through enterprises but,...

JSE Investment Challenge winners shine

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has announced that the 2022 top traders in the JSE Investment Challenge whose investment portfolios showed better returns than the all-share index, an incredible achievement given the prevailing trading environment. This year's...

Digital reading and its role in child mental health

In South Africa, where two out of three children face mental health challenges, and approximately one in seven have a treatable mental health condition - most children will carry the brain burden through to adulthood, due to the country's chronic lack of specialists...

Legal departments are underusing maturing technologies

Many legal departments are struggling to implement emerging technologies while also failing to adopt some of the the most impactful legal and compliance technologies, according to Gartner. “The technology landscape in legal and compliance has been dynamic in recent...

Top predictions for IT organisations and users for 2023 and beyond

Gartner has revealed its top strategic predictions for 2023 and beyond. Gartner's top predictions explore how business and technology leaders can reimagine assumptions and seize the moment to turn uncertainty to certainty. "Uncertainty carries as much opportunity as...

CIOs need to accelerate digital time to value

CIOs and IT leaders must take action to accelerate time to value and drive top- and bottom-line enterprise growth from digital investments, according to Gartner's annual global survey of CIOs and technology executives. "The pressure on CIOs to deliver digital...

Cybersecurity has never been more important

Fraud has evolved since the height of the pandemic, with criminals simultaneously targeting online and offline vulnerabilities as our daily lives return to a blend of in-person and e-commerce experiences. "As in-person commerce returns to pre-pandemic levels, crooks...

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We beg to differ Minister

You can predict which of your own will commit crime, says Jenny Reid, MD of iFacts. It's probably come as no surprise to thousands of South African's who deal with it on a day-to-day basis, that the latest crime statistics show an overall increase in criminal...

Construction management methodology due for overhaul

The African property development industry is rich in new developments, pressured successes and epic challenges. Lessons can be learnt by examining these projects, their strengths and weaknesses, their management strategies, and the reasons for their success or...

New range of DeskJets from HP

HP has announced an expanded portfolio of new HP DeskJet Ink Advantage printers that offer more choice for printing from smartphone, tablet and PC with low-cost supplies. The HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 3835 All-in-One Printer provides versatile, easy-to-use printing...

The xPaaS revolution and the rise of BizDevOps

Red Hat's head of middleware Mike Piech talks about middleware meeting the cloud. Platform-as-a-service, or PaaS, is an increasingly popular cloud offering that enables developers and IT operations professionals to build and maintain applications while avoiding many...

Why companies are scared of going mobile

More than 65 percent of companies are overdue to deploy mobile workforce solution (MWS) apps, but are failing to do so due to unfounded fears. They don't realise the massive cost savings and productivity benefits these solutions offer. Most modern ERP and CRM systems...

Four times the resolution with Philips 4K monitors

Take your viewing clarity to new heights with the Philips 4K UltraClear UHD displays from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). With four times the resolution and four times the detail of a standard HD monitor, these displays deliver unrivalled detail and...

Altech named Huawei Partner of the Year

Following the roll-out of the Gauteng Provincial Government's broadband network, and having installed high-tech video conferencing and WiFi facilities at the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Altech was named Partner of the Year for 2015 at the recent Huawei...

AIS strengthens IP with DocFusion trademark

Software and IT services provider Assimilated Information Systems (AIS) has reinforced its intellectual property after securing a registered trademark for its flagship offering DocFusion. AIS began operating in 2006 and its intellectual capital represents over 66...

Why parents must teach their children about Internet security

Parenting, as we know it, is evolving in this modern, digital age.  Mothers and fathers have traditionally warned their children of the physical dangers, be they pickpockets on the street or strangers in the park. Today, however parents are facing an altogether...

Principal Network Architect – Gauteng Centurion

The Principal Network Architect will be responsible to lead the design, development, and implementation of our complex network infrastructure, creating and maintaining scalable, secure, and high-performing network solutions that support client business goals and...

Senior IT Engineer (Crypto Engineer) – Gauteng Pretoria

SUPER EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN THE CRYPTO ENGINEERING ARENA. ROLE: Crypto EngineerCOMPANY: The company was established several years ago to meet the demand for affordable cryptography solutions accessible to all enterprises. The company specializes in providing...

IT Technician – Cloud Specialist – Western Cape Cape Town

IT Technician - Cloud Specialist We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated IT Support Technician with a strong focus on Cloud support to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing technical assistance and support related to...

ICT Support Technician

ENVIRONMENT:A prominent Telecommunications Solutions provide seeks a strong technical ICT Support Technician, whose primary role will be to provide support for personnel and their related work equipment and services and other ICT infrastructure services of the company...

Junior IT Engineer (Crypto Engineer)

SUPER EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN THE CRYPTO ENGINEERING ARENA. ROLE: Junior Crypto EngineerCOMPANY: The company was founded several years ago to address the need for affordable cryptography solutions accessible to enterprises of all sizes. It focuses on delivering...

C# Developer

Our client has an exciting opportunity for an Intermediate / Senior C# Developer within their team. Requirements: Relevant Degree / Diploma.3 years' relevant experience and knowledge.Experience using C#, .NET Core, Entity Framework, ASP.Net, T-SQL.Develop...

Angular Developer at Blue Recruiting

Our client is looking for a skilled Angular Developer to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in web development, proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript, and extensive experience with Angular 14. As an Angular Developer, you...

Junior UI/UX Designer (CPT Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:A talented Junior UI/UX Designer with a keen eye for beautiful digital aesthetics is wanted by a dynamic provider of business solutions in the domain of IT architecture, execution & customer support. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the user...

ICT Support Technician – Western Cape Stellenbosch

ENVIRONMENT:A prominent Telecommunications Solutions provide seeks a strong technical ICT Support Technician, whose primary role will be to provide support for personnel and their related work equipment and services and other ICT infrastructure services of the company...

Junior IT Engineer (Crypto Engineer) – Gauteng Pretoria

SUPER EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN THE CRYPTO ENGINEERING ARENA. ROLE: Junior Crypto EngineerCOMPANY: The company was founded several years ago to address the need for affordable cryptography solutions accessible to enterprises of all sizes. It focuses on delivering...

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