Defences improve, but ransomware still threatens SA businesses

Almost two-thirds (63%) of ransomware incidents in South Africa resulted in data being encrypted over the past year, according to the new State of Ransomware in South Africa 2026 report from Sophos. This is above the global average of 56% and an increase from the 60%...

20 years on and gender gap parity is fracturing

Twenty years after the World Economic Forum first measured the global gender gap, the world is closer to parity than ever, but progress is fragile, with gains reversing in some areas, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2026. Women now reach senior leadership in...

Unemployed are least likely to prioritise betting spending-limit tools

The online betting group most likely to prioritise debt repayment with a windfall is also the group least likely to ask regulators or operators for spending controls, according to new research from Softswiss. Fewer than four in 10 unemployed South Africans think...

AI-first enterprises will win big if they do it right

Kathy Gibson reports - Enterprises that are reshaping and reinventing business domains around artificial intelligence (AI) are on track to experience great return on investment (ROI) and become more competitive. But there is a currently a big disconnect between AI...

SASE growth slows as economic pressures weigh

The worldwide Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market posted 10% year-over-year (Y/Y) revenue growth in 2Q 2024, according to a new report from Dell’Oro Group. This is the lowest growth rate since Dell’Oro Group started tracking SASE in 1Q 2019. Economic pressures,...

Handheld radios detonated in Lebanon

A new wave of explosions has rocked Lebabon, this time as handheld radios (walkie-talkies) were yesterday detonated in a co-ordinated remote network attack. At last report, at least 20 people had been killed and about 450 others wounded when the devices exploded. The...

VMware tackles multi-cloud challenges

VMware, at its rebranded conference and expo VMware Explore being held this week in San Francisco, has unveiled a raft of new offerings and solution updates to help customers navigate and thrive in today’s multi-cloud world. “Whether you’re a challenger born in the...

VMware Aria advances multi-cloud management

More organisations are delivering applications across public clouds and at the edge, and they’re increasingly using Kubernetes to manage and scale their modernised and cloud-native apps. However, managing apps and infrastructure in a multi-cloud, especially public...

VMware networking and multi-cloud security get a makeover

VMware has announced new innovations across its expanding networking and security portfolio that will help customers embrace the cloud operating model. These new innovations include: Project Northstar for multi-cloud networking, security and end-to-end visibility....

VMware adds improved infrastructure solutions

VMware has announced new cloud and edge infrastructure solutions featuring innovations to help organisations better run, scale and secure the broadest range of enterprise workloads across private and public clouds and at the edge. VMware research shows 580-million...

Nvidia and Dell partner to improve AI performance, security

Nvidia has launched a new data centre solution with Dell Technologies designed for the era of AI, bringing training, AI inference, data processing, data science and zero-trust security capabilities to enterprises worldwide. The solution combines Dell PowerEdge servers...

Dell debuts new infrastructure solutions engineered with VMware

Dell Technologies has launched new infrastructure solutions, co-engineered with VMware, that deliver greater automation and performance for organisations embracing multi-cloud and edge strategies. “Customers tell us they want help simplifying their multi-cloud and...

AMD launches Zen 4 to drive Ryzen performance

AMD has launched its new Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop processor lineup powered by the new Zen 4 architecture, ushering in the next era of high performance for gamers, enthusiasts, and content creators. Featuring up to 16 cores, 32 threads and built on an optimised,...

The future of SA banking is digital

South African retail banking has the potential to become fully digital in just five years if banks provide easy-to-use, secure channels, and make human assistance accessible when needed. This is one of the key findings from a new report "The Future of Retail Banking...

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CRS Technologies launches Knowledge Hub

Human capital management (HCM) and HR services specialist CRS Technologies has centralised its expertise and technology to develop a 24/7 Knowledge Hub. This resource offers learning interventions to support clients with skills development and training. According to...

Secure habits aids cloud computing

The move toward cloud computing services is gaining traction across many industries due to rapidly growing volumes of data that require storage, says Sumash Singh, country manager at CommVault. For the security sector, surveillance footage is the biggest demand on...

DCC offers Dell PowerEdge server range

The new Dell PowerEdge range of servers available from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) offers enhanced performance, maximum operational efficiency and greater versatility. Available in 1U and 2U rack server, rackable tower server and blade server models,...

DVT opens SA east coast operations

Specialist software and services company DVT has expanded its operations to South Africa’s east coast. The company has opened an office in Umhlanga Ridge with a team of developers working on software development and related projects for local and international...

Making M2M SIM management SME-friendly

Using SIM cards have become a way of life for the digital citizens of today. With our reliance on smartphones and tablets, these tiny components are integral to staying connected. For small to medium enterprises where cost efficiencies are essential, managing SIMs...

Reputational damage a key business risk

Nothing feeds the news cycle like a company scandal, and with social media and citizen reporting on the rise, serious blows to a company’s reputation and market value can spread in nano-seconds. The likes of BP, Goldman Sachs, Toyota, Nestle, Domino’s Pizza, and locally and more recently Eskom, Capitec, KFC, the Estate Agency Affairs Board and Lonmin are among a host of brands that have taken a reputational hammering in the court of public opinion.

Speaker from Facebook at Agile Africa 2015

The third annual Agile Africa will feature Facebook’s Kent Beck. Taking place at the Protea Hotel, Parktonian from 24 – 26 August 2015, this year’s line-up, according to hosts Joburg Centre for Software Engineering (JCSE), includes some of the software industry’s...

Document digitisation enables the enterprise

For an organisation to achieve true end-to-end digital transformation – and compete effectively in the new digital economy – it’s essential to move away from manual, paper-based processes, says Avi Rose, DocuSign regional sales manager – Africa. Despite the fact that...

Cross-platform enterprise mobility solutions

With the rapid advancement of technology and business demands, organisations require mobile business applications that can run cross-platform (Android, iOS, Windows and the Web) using a wide range of mobile devices to assist mobile workers throughout their supply...

DCC adds Canon imageFORMULA to portfolio

Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has expanded its offering of Canon solutions to include a number of specialised printing and business scanning solutions. The distributor will now be stocking the full range of imageFORMULA personal, network, workgroup, department and...

Support Technician – Western Cape Cape Town

We are looking to hire an Onsite Support Technician who will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of IT systems and providing timely support to end users, contributing to the overall efficiency and productivity of the organization. This role involves...

Support Engineer

Key ResponsibilitiesAssist to Manage applications throughout (implementation, remediation patches, upgrades, and maintenance).Manage the application-related aspects of designing, testing, operating and improving IT services.Develop and maintain expertise in...

Senior Project Manager

We are looking to employ a dynamic Senior Project Manager who will be responsible for leading and ensuring all tasks are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data management, migration, onboarding,...

Junior PLC/Software Developer

Amazing employer is looking to appoint a qualified, young individual to develop and implement PLC software solutions using Function Block Diagram (FBD) programming and assisting in the design, programming, testing, and commissioning of PLC-based control systems. We...

Support Engineer – Gauteng Braamfontein

Key ResponsibilitiesAssist to Manage applications throughout (implementation, remediation patches, upgrades, and maintenance).Manage the application-related aspects of designing, testing, operating and improving IT services.Develop and maintain expertise in...

Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are looking to employ a dynamic Senior Project Manager who will be responsible for leading and ensuring all tasks are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data management, migration, onboarding,...

Junior PLC/Software Developer – Gauteng Elandsfontein

Amazing employer is looking to appoint a qualified, young individual to develop and implement PLC software solutions using Function Block Diagram (FBD) programming and assisting in the design, programming, testing, and commissioning of PLC-based control systems. We...

IT Technician

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, based in Wellington, champions technology and innovation as the key to future success. Founded on a passion for precision farming, the company harnesses the expertise of specialists in agronomy, horticulture, soil science, microbiology,...

Software Engineer (Python/Django) (Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate should have a strong...

Business Analyst

Required Qualifications and Experience: Be in possession of a Bachelor's degree in, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.Certification in business analysis (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA).Have 3-5 years in business analysis or related role, with proven...

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