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...

Net salaries hold steady for now, but uncertainty looms

The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of approximately 2,1-million South African earners, edged higher in March 2026. Remaining above year-ago levels, the data points to a stabilisation in net salaries over the first quarter of...

Identity attacks in the spotlight

A massive 67% of all incidents investigated by Sophos Incident Response (IR) and Managed Detection and Response (MDR) teams last year were rooted in identity-related attacks. This is among the findings from the company’s 2026 Sophos Active Adversary Report, which...

Altron document solutions buys control of Xtec KZN

Altron Document Solutions (ADS) has acquired a controlling equity stake in Xtec KZN, a document solutions and technology services company based in KwaZulu-Natal. Xtec KZN delivers high-quality managed print services, document management solutions and technology...

Pinnacle is 2025’s Channelwise Distributor of the Year

In a close-run race, Pinnacle has crossed the finish line first to win the coveted Channelwise Distributor of the Year 2025 award. Hot on its heels was second-placed Mustek, followed by close contenders Axiz, Rectron and Syntech Distribution. Rounding out the top 10...

Green economy presents a multi-trillion dollar growth opportunity

Businesses across industries are already benefiting from the strong growth of the green economy, the second-fastest growing sector over the past decade. A new report, Already a Multi-Trillion-Dollar Market: A CEO Guide to Growth in the Green Economy, finds that the...

Job losses to AI not yet mainstream

While there is  widespread speculation that artificial intelligence (AI) will drastically reduce customer service headcount, currently only 20% of leaders have reduced agent staffing due to AI, according to a survey by Gartner. A Gartner survey of 321 customer service...

Africa is a hotspot for AI-driven fraud

Africa’s rapid digital expansion is creating both unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges in the fight against fraud. This is among the findings from Sumsub’s Identity Fraud Report 2025-2026, which provides an in-depth, data-driven view of identity fraud...

AI hardware shortages to define 2026 markets

AI hardware shortages are set to define markets in 2026 as pricing power shifts and volatility rises. This warning, from deVere Group CEO Nigel Green, comes as the AI boom is rapidly evolving from a growth story into a supply-shock story, and it is shaping up to be...

Human error fuels breaches as cybersecurity training lags

A recent Kaspersky survey in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region entitled “Cybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge and behaviour”, found that just 46% of professionals surveyed in South Africa received training on digital threats. This...

Global D2C revenue set for $370m surge

A new study by global tech strategist Juniper Research has found that satellite provider revenue from direct-to-cell (D2C) will exceed $370-million in 2026, up from $100-million this year. This substantial single-year growth of more than 260% is fuelled by growing...

AMD and HPE collaborate on open rack-scale AI infrastructure

AMD has announced an expanded collaboration with HPE to accelerate the next generation of open, scalable AI infrastructure built on AMD leadership compute technologies. HPE will become one of the first system providers to adopt the AMD “Helios” rack-scale AI...

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NEC XON and Fortinet join forces on telco, ISP cybersecurity

NEC XON has announced a strategic cybersecurity collaboration with Fortinet. Together, they will provide specialised managed security operations (SecOps) services tailored to the telecommunications and ISP markets. “NEC XON’s telco and managed services experience,...

Moving to the cloud is like upgrading from a flip phone to a spaceship

The flip phone was once considered a futuristic piece of technology, but compare it to today’s iPhone and it feels positively pre-historic. The same can be said of old-school, on-premises tech like servers and PBX phone systems, writes Nic Laschinger, chief technology...

We need to develop well-rounded graduates in the age of tech

The landscape of ICT in higher education is rapidly evolving. With the advent of new technologies, changing job market demands, and the increasing importance of digital literacy across all sectors, public universities and private institutions in South Africa must...

DeepSeek AI a turning point for the industry

Tech headlines over the past few weeks have been dominated by DeepSeek AI, which recently launched its groundbreaking R1 model. What’s most remarkable about DeepSeek is the reported development cost of just under $6-million, writes James Fisher, chief strategy officer...

How your credit score shapes your future 

With the 2025 Budget Speech postponed, predictions of potential PAYE tax and VAT increases signal tighter financial conditions for consumers. In this climate, maintaining a strong credit score is more critical than ever - not just for accessing loans, but for shaping...

Kaspersky rolls out new Partner Program benefits

Kaspersky is introducing enhancements to its Partner Program for Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) partners. In 2024, Kaspersky restructured its Partner Program into four key partner types, recognising the diverse profiles within its network – from traditional...

How to navigate the evolving cybersecurity landscape

The World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 paints a grim picture of an increasingly complex and volatile digital world. Paul Stuttard, CEO of Duxbury Networking Cape Town South African businesses must take note, as cyber risks are no longer isolated...

The transformative power of desktop, application virtualisation

Desktop and application virtualisation has become an indispensable technology for businesses aiming to deliver secure and efficient digital workspaces to their hybrid workforce. By Helen Kruger, CEO of Troye By centralising applications and desktops through...

SA banks need a complete app overhaul

It’s not just technology that is changing at breakneck speed, how different groups of customers engage with new technology is also shifting. While banks have spent fortunes on protecting their customers against fraud, this has slowed down spending in other areas. And...

How to fast-track AI initiatives

Early adopters of cloud computing were, for the most part, driven by its potential. Promising scalability, cost savings, security and flexibility, many South African businesses moved to the public cloud hoping to access a better way to manage their IT resources and...

Business Analyst Real Estate

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Senior Business Analyst (Retail) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region

Purpose of the role:To deliver significant business benefits to the Group through targeted Technology and Process initiatives that are aligned with the business unit strategy and objective, the incumbent must ensure desired business outcomes are realized through...

Database Developer – Gauteng Centurion

The purpose of this role is to develop, maintain and test robust database solutions aligned to business and regulatory requirements.Your day-to-day will include:Analysing and interpreting business requirementsCompiling and reviewing technical design...

Business Analyst Real Estate – KwaZulu-Natal Pinetown

6 month Fixed Term Contrat - BA The Business Analyst is responsible for delivering business value through targeted technology and process initiatives aligned to business unit strategy. The role ensures business outcomes are achieved through clear requirements...

Programme Administrator

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To support business intelligence initiativesMinimum Qualifications and CertificationsDegree or diploma in computer science information systems statistics or mathematicsMinimum of five years experience in a BI Tester roleBusiness Intelligence or Data Testing related...

API/Network Specialist

Reverside is an established IT services provider focused on delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We are looking for skilled Network / API Specialist professionals to join our growing team...

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BI Tester – Gauteng Pretoria

To support business intelligence initiativesMinimum Qualifications and CertificationsDegree or diploma in computer science information systems statistics or mathematicsMinimum of five years experience in a BI Tester roleBusiness Intelligence or Data Testing related...

API/Network Specialist – Gauteng Gauteng

Reverside is an established IT services provider focused on delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We are looking for skilled Network / API Specialist professionals to join our growing team...

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