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...

Global migration drives remittances to record highs

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has launched the World Migration Report 2024, revealing significant shifts in global migration patterns, including a record number of displaced people and a major increase in international remittances. IOM...

Scalping bots causing price-gouging in H100 GPUs

Resellers of H100 GPUs are earning profits three times the market price, according to new data from Stocklytics. "The emergence of scalping bots - sophisticated software programs designed to purchase limited-stock items online automatically - tilts the scales in...

Hubble spots the furthest star ever seen

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has established a new benchmark: detecting the light of a star that existed within the first billion years after the universe's birth in the big bang - the farthest individual star ever seen to date. The find is a huge leap further back...

New opportunities for partners as digital transformation evolves

By Kathy Gibson - As end users digitally transform their businesses, it's vital that IT reseller partners transform as well. That's one of the messages from Dell Technologies, talking to partners about opportunities for partners in the year ahead. Doug Woolley, MD of...

Quantum-safe IBM z16 does AI at scale

IBM has unveiled IBM z16, its next-generation system with an integrated on-chip AI accelerator - delivering latency-optimised inferencing. This is designed to enable clients to analyse realtime transactions, at scale for mission-critical workloads such as credit card,...

South Africans comfortable with online learning

A recent Kaspersky survey represented the attitude of adults, including teachers, to digital education during the pandemic. According to new research from Kaspersky, only 28% of those surveyed from South Africa don't want the format of online learning to continue in...

Intel makes blockchain hashing more energy-efficient

Intel has announced details for its new Intel Blockscale application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), providing customers with energy-efficient hashing for proof-of-work consensus networks. "Momentum around blockchain continues to build," says Balaji Kanigicherla,...

Shift in focus for leading IT organisations

The future of technology requires radical thinking, but as IT leaders act on a multitude of ideas to enhance their organisations, new data released today from SPR shows that some strategies will fare better than others in 2022 and beyond. The report, titled The 2022...

Insurance industry adapts to Africa’s unique challenges

Driven by technology, innovation and economic growth, the insurance industry in Sub-Saharan Africa is evolving, as highlighted by a new report by Standard Bank and Step Advisory. The report - The Rapid Evolution of Insurance in Africa - provides a deep dive of how the...

SA It industry needs to step up to save skills pipeline

The South African IT industry needs to move quickly to save the IT skills pipeline, or risk falling behind the world in terms of 4IR progress. This is according to Senele Goba, Director of 4IR Innovations, founder of Ososayensi Education Advancement NPO and board...

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IFC, Mastercard grow partnership

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and MasterCard have signed an agreement to establish a risk-sharing facility, which is expected to provide millions of people in emerging markets access to electronic payments, a crucial next step in their ongoing collaboration...

Iemas rolls out Microsoft Dynamics

Financial services provider Iemas Financial Services (Co-operative) Limited has chosen Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 as the ERP platform as part of its modernisation project. Local Microsoft Gold Certified partner AccTech Systems has been commissioned to deploy the...

10 tips for data saving

With the demand for data at an all-time high, many consumers find themselves struggling to manage their bills, or receiving nasty surprises at the end of the month. Altech Autopage shares some tips on how to take control of your data consumption. Inclusive data Did...

Adam Smith International uses Microsoft PPM

Adam Smith International, an international advisory firm, has partnered with Microsoft Gold Certified partner, AccTech Systems, to deploy Microsoft PPM (Project and Portfolio Management) for the Climate Resilient Infrastructure Development Facility (CRIDF). Helping...

Expertise the key to online security

The days are long gone when you could protect your bank accounts by keeping your PIN number safe, says PayGate IT director David Beukes - these days the business of security is a lot more complex and best left to experts. “We all instinctively believe that if...

Cloud drives operational efficiencies

Cloud computing has the potential to deliver significant business benefit by turning IT into an operational cost rather than a capital expense. In addition, cloud is the foundation of leading-edge technologies such as mobility and collaboration, which are essential...

Data governance should not intimidate

Market forces are driving data awareness as businesses realise that they can derive significant value from effectively analysing data and applying the findings to decisions and actions, and as regulators tighten rules around how data should be managed, says Antionette...

Mobile workspaces the next security frontier

Most of us have become so accustomed to the mobile workspace that we forget that there was a time when connectivity was not a given. When you had to leave the office, everyone had to be informed and all decisions would have to wait until you return to be attended to,...

VMware reports first quarter 2015 results

VMware, the global leader in virtualisation and cloud infrastructure, has announced financial results for the first quarter of 2015: * Total revenues for the first quarter were $1,51-billion, an increase of 11% from the first quarter of 2014, or up 13% year-over-year...

Enhance your holidays with a tablet

Mobile devices like tablets have become an integral part of our lives – making us more productive and efficient in so many ways. But time flies when you’re working hard and it’s that time of year when we get to enjoy a few public holidays, when hopefully there’s a...

Automation Tester – Gauteng Sandown

Job Spec 3 + Years of Automation Testing experience with Selenium Java API Testing experience required Added advantage of Appium experience/ knowledge Added advantage of Devops/ CI-CD experience / knowledge No CSV holders with company name on CSV Visa. Desired Skills:...

Excel Data Specialist – Gauteng Bryanston

Excel boffin required to start asap! Our client in the insurance industry is looking for a Excel fundi to be responsible for ensuring the integrity of high volumes of data. You will be responsible for drawing down reports and ensuring data is clean - strong financial...

ICT Web And Mobile Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Are you passionate about web and mobile development, with a knack for creating innovative and user-friendly solutions? We're looking for a skilled ICT Web and Mobile Developer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, testing,...

IT Risk Manager – Western Cape Oakdale

The role of IT Risk Manager resides in the Governance, Risk and Business Engagement function of our client that is responsible for Governance and IT Risk Management. The IT Risk Manager will be actively involved in defining, implementing and management of the IT Risk...

IT Auditor (6-month contract) – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Job Title: IT Auditor (6-month Contract) Location: Johannesburg Our client is a prominent organization specializing in IT Audit, Internal Audit, Forensic Audit, and Business Advisory. They combine specialized expertise with industry experience to meet business...

Graduate Software Developer – Gauteng Bryanston

Graduate Software Developer - Use your brilliant talents to work in a one of a kind insurance tech company! ?? Hybrid working model opportunity where coding meets excellence ?? ?? No working experience required ?? We are looking for an enthusiastic Graduate Software...

Native iOS Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Our client, who is looking for a NATIVE iOS Mobile Developer, is a niche tech company based in Centurion, that delivers enterprise level communication and network security. The position is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days in office per week.They have products deployed in...

ICT Web And Mobile Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Are you passionate about web and mobile development, with a knack for creating innovative and user-friendly solutions? We're looking for a skilled ICT Web and Mobile Developer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, testing,...

IT Risk Manager – Western Cape Oakdale

The role of IT Risk Manager resides in the Governance, Risk and Business Engagement function of our client that is responsible for Governance and IT Risk Management. The IT Risk Manager will be actively involved in defining, implementing and management of the IT Risk...

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