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...

Targeted global spend can save millions of children

In its eighth annual Goalkeepers report, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation urged world leaders to increase global health spending where it is needed most in order to boost children’s health and nutrition, especially in the face of the global climate crisis. The...

Decarbonisation boosts bottom lines, but progress has slowed

Despite the escalating climate crisis and 2023 marking the hottest year on record, corporate progress on decarbonisation has slowed. A new study by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and CO2 AI reveals that companies have made minimal progress on climate issues over the...

Fraudsters target universities with phishing attacks

Universities are becoming more concerned about their networks' cybersecurity, but cyber-attackers find ways to breach these systems by targeting inattentive students, staff and professors. Kaspersky experts highlight intensified phishing campaigns with fraudsters...

Africa Data Centres expands Samrand facility

Africa Data Centres has broken ground on the expansion of its facility in Samrand, north of Johannesburg, which will increase capacity from 10MW to 40Nm of IT load. "The expansion will happen in multiple phases," says Tesh Durvasula, CEO of Africa Data Centres. "The...

Digital ID verification spend to exceed $20bn by 2027

A new study from Juniper Research has found spend on digital identity verification checks will reach $20,8-billion globally in 2027; up from $11,6-billion in 2022. It predicts this growth will be driven by both the increasing prevalence of digital services requiring...

Hackers have online gamers in their sights

World Video Game Day celebrates a market that continues to grow in both revenue and participants. Although gaming started as a single-player activity, most now involve multiple players with an online community that is able to talk and interact with each other through...

Swift action needed to curb childhood TB

The African Union and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have called for immediate and comprehensive measures to end the significant toll of tuberculosis among children in Africa. The appeal was made jointly with the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)...

Cancer incidence forecast for SA set to rise

The incidence of breast, cervical, prostate, lung, haematological and paediatric cancers is on the rise in South Africa and is expected to continue to grow over the next decade. By 2030, a new study by actuaries and public health experts from the University of Cape...

Prioritise sustainability to remain competitive

Businesses in South Africa are fairly familiar with carbon tax by now, and as these taxes increase, it’s becoming more important for industrial operations to find methods of cutting carbon emissions. However, the emerging trend that companies should be taking more...

Global hardcopy peripheral shipments decline

Worldwide shipments of hardcopy peripherals declined 3,9% year over year to 22-million units in the second quarter of 2022 (2Q22). Shipment value decreased 5,3% year over year during the quarter to $9,6-billion, according to new data from the International Data...

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Riverbed product now Microsoft certified

Riverbed Technology, the leader in application performance infrastructure, announced that Riverbed SteelCentral AppInternals 10 is now Microsoft Azure Certified. SteelCentral AppInternals 10 provides the most complete, real-time analytics to improve performance,...

Dell unveils thin clients with Windows 10

Today at Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, Dell unveiled its latest Wyse thin clients, based on Windows 10 IoT Enterprise operating system and updates to its vWorkspace desktop virtualisation software, making it easier than ever for IT managers to plan, deploy...

EnviroServ embraces next-gen billing

The problem South Africa’s leading waste management company EnviroServ has led the way in sustainability for more than 35 years. As a brand driven by social and environmental consciousness, the company strives for innovation in the way it runs its operations and...

Cloud enables innovation, growth

We live in a world where we have unprecedented access to computing power: a developer sitting in a café anywhere in our region can now access the same computing power as a Fortune 500 company. This is enabled by the cloud: an almost infinite amount of computing...

DCC offers HP Elite x2 1011 G1

The new HP Elite x2 1011 G1 from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) offers the ultimate combination of tablet and ultrabook for stylish, compact business performance. On its own, the 11.6-inch display is a durable tablet optimised for touch and perfect for...

Veeam announces Oracle integration

Veeam Software, the innovative provider of solutions that deliver Availability for the Modern Data Centre, has announced Veeam Explorer for Oracle as part of the new Veeam Availability Suite v9, which will be generally available later this year. In addition to a...

The PC monitor evolved

While mobility is one of the biggest current trends, many workers still find themselves office-bound, at least for some of their time. Working off the small monitors of laptops and ultrabooks may be suitable whilst on the move, but when users are at their desks having...

Nokia Networks launches IoT solution

Nokia Networks has launched its IoT connectivity solution for LTE core and radio networks which makes existing LTE networks IoT ready. Operators including those in Southern Africa can now prepare their current networks for the business opportunities of the IoT era and...

Are South Africans ready for mobile wallets?

Mobile wallet technology has been around for 10 years or so, but recently it seems the world is going wallet crazy. The global mobile wallet market is projected to grow at an annual growth rate of 36,8% over the next four years, according to RNR Market Research. The...

Camargue helps businesses with POPI

In 2014, 974-million company records were lost or stolen in South Africa alone – which is 31 records every second and according to Camargue Underwriting Managers, MD, Mitch Marescia, with more than a third of South Africa’s companies experiencing data breaches, it is...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Groenkloof

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...

Developer

Join Our Team as a ServiceNow Wizard! Are you a tech-savvy, problem-solving maestro ready to dive into the world of ServiceNow? Do you have a knack for creating seamless user experiences and a passion for cutting-edge technology? If so, we want YOU to join our dynamic...

Intermediate Java Developer (CPT/JHB/PTA)

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge provider of End-to-End Technology & Services seeks the coding expertise of a Senior Java Developer to join its team. As an Intermediate Java Developer, you will be involved in designing, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable...

Senior Business Analyst (CPT/JHB/PTA)

ENVIRONMENT:A solutions-driven Senior Business Analyst with the strong ability to translate business requirements into detailed specifications and interface with technical teams is sought by a cutting-edge provider of End-to-End Technology & Services. Your...

Specialist: Systems Engineer-Storage

Job Title: Specialist: Systems Engineer-StorageReports To: SRM Manager - StorageBusiness Unit: Cloud Platform SolutionsCore Description: Our client is seeking a Specialist: Systems Engineer-Storage to join our Cloud Platform Solutions team. This role involves...

Developer – Gauteng Midrand

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Intermediate Java Developer (CPT/JHB/PTA) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge provider of End-to-End Technology & Services seeks the coding expertise of a Senior Java Developer to join its team. As an Intermediate Java Developer, you will be involved in designing, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable...

Senior Business Analyst (CPT/JHB/PTA) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A solutions-driven Senior Business Analyst with the strong ability to translate business requirements into detailed specifications and interface with technical teams is sought by a cutting-edge provider of End-to-End Technology & Services. Your...

Specialist: Systems Engineer-Storage – Gauteng Centurion

Job Title: Specialist: Systems Engineer-StorageReports To: SRM Manager - StorageBusiness Unit: Cloud Platform SolutionsCore Description: Our client is seeking a Specialist: Systems Engineer-Storage to join our Cloud Platform Solutions team. This role involves...

Information Security Officer

Our client is in search of a highly skilled and detail-oriented Information Security Officer with experience in safeguarding organizational information and systems. Expertise in developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive security programs to protect against...

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