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...

Vuma rolls out affordable unlimited fibre to underserved areas

Following a successful pilot in Alexandra in 2023, Vuma has launched Vuma Key, an uncapped fibre service priced at just R99 per month. Vuma Key is a prepaid service with no penalties for missed recharges, designed specifically for low-income households earning less...

Play the long game for AI success

Kathy Gibson reports from Qlik AI Reality Tour - Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay. We’ve moved beyond the hype and companies are now ready to use AI in real business scenarios. This is according to James Fisher, chief strategy officer at Qlik, who points...

Global RPA market tipped to hit $20bn by 2020

Following disruptions caused to businesses by the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been increased interest in robotic process automation (RPA) as enterprises seek to reduce dependency on a human workforce. As a result of this, the global RPA software and services market...

New campaign aims to inoculate viewers against fake news

Short animations giving viewers a taste of the tactics behind misinformation can help to "inoculate" people against harmful content on social media when deployed on YouTube. This is among the findings from a major online experiment led by the University of Cambridge,...

Pick n Pay migrates to AWS cloud

Pick n Pay has completed migrating its IT infrastructure to Amazon Web Services, and will now work to extend into other cloud-based applications to deliver better digital services and cost savings for customers. The move has seen Pick n Pay reduce its infrastructure...

Banks need to change how they engage with SMEs

Traditional banks' servicing of SMEs does not correspond with the economic importance of this sector. This is according to new research from Pollinate, based on interviews with almost 1 000 banking leaders around the world. The guide plots a path for how traditional...

AI has a role to play in African healthcare

The Covid-19 pandemic has triggered an unprecedented demand for digital technology-based solutions in screening populations, tracking infections and minimising direct human contact. To leverage the use of technologies in the African Region and strengthen health...

Protect the network from blind spots

The hybrid workplace is more reliant than ever on cloud-first technologies, but network blind spots are emerging. This is according to Aric Ault, senior director: channel for Infoblox EMEA, unpacking the 2022 global state of security survey which highlights the...

Ransomware still the top business threat

Ransomware continues to be the number one threat to large and medium-sized businesses, including government organisations. This is the top-level finding from the mid-year cyber threats report, conducted by Acronis' Cyber Protection Operation Centre, which underlines...

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The data quality landscape

The 2015 Data Quality Landscape report from Information Difference provides insights into the $1-billion a year data quality market, says Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management. The report highlights a key battle ground - that between focused data quality...

Green Office recognised by Photizo

Photizo Group has recognised Green Office as a leader in managed print services (MPS). Green Office was one of 13 independent channel partners that Photizo Group selected to participate in the 2015 Leaders Index for MPS Channel Partners, based on demonstrated...

Microsoft BizSpark aids start-ups

With unemployment breaking past 26% in South Africa, the need for job creation to stem the tide of poverty has become a stark reality. The reality being that out of 36-million employable South Africans, only 15,5-million have a job. According to statistics for 2014...

Obsidian toasts open source with free beer

Open Source software supplier Obsidian Systems invites OS enthusiasts, developers, geeks and friends, to the next Free Beer Session on 27 August 2015. This session, the 17th in the series, will offer delegates fresh insight into the open source industry, challenges...

Gumtree introduces online payment solution

Online classified Gumtree South Africa has continued their plan to become the most trusted operator in the online peer-to-peer trade market by adding Shepherd, a Standard Bank-powered escrow service, to their arsenal of endorsed partners. Shepherd operates as a third party that facilitates transactions on behalf of sellers and buyers and is offered as an option to Gumtree customers.

Read cloud contract fine print

Warren Olivier, Veeam regional manager for Southern Africa, examines some of contractual obligations that companies need to be aware of when migrating to a cloud services provider in order to be connected and access corporate data from anywhere, at any time, using any...

Gabsten Technologies launches Cloud Protect

Gabsten Technologies has launched their managed backup-as-a-service offering -- CloudProtect -- to the South African market. CloudProtect provides businesses with access to a hosted backup solution that is powered by CommVault’s leading Simpana software. Importantly,...

Securing your most valuable assets

It has long been said that a businesses’ most valuable asset is its information. When appropriately harnessed, data translates into actionable information into a plethora of things a company can benefit from, including which products are moving the fastest, what...

XON opens SDN/NFV Experience Centre

XON has opened its SDN/NFV Experience Centre (software-defined networking and network functions virtualisation, respectively) in Johannesburg, South Africa, with sponsored equipment and marketing support from Juniper Networks, the network innovator. The centre offers...

Get your small business ready for POPI

As if you needed something new to worry about, a piece of legislation called the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) recently came into effect in South Africa. This data privacy law means that it’s more important than ever for you to ensure that your data and...

IT Technician

IT Technician 6 Month Contract - Must be able to start immediately!An exciting position has become available for a qualified IT Technician to join the ranks of a leading IT Specialist Company based in Irene, Centurion. The successful candidate should have a strong...

Intermediate .Net Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the team of a cutting-edge provider of End-to-End Technology & Services seeks your coding talents as an [URL Removed] Developer. Applicants must possess a BSc, BIS, BCom or BEng Degree in Computer, Software, Information or Electronic related...

Project Manager (2 Years Fixed Term Contract) – Gauteng Parktown

Main purpose of the job:Provide overall management of clinical trials or clinical programs within Wits DIHLocation:WDIH - Sunnyside Office Park, 32 Princess of Wales Terrace, Parktown - JohannesburgKey performance areas:Review project protocols and gain understanding...

Software Developer (C#.NET) (CH937) – Western Cape Kuils River

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a skilled Software Developer to join their diverse team of C# developers. We are looking for an individual that takes pride in what they do, is customer focused and takes ownership and...

IT Technician – Gauteng Irene

IT Technician 6 Month Contract - Must be able to start immediately!An exciting position has become available for a qualified IT Technician to join the ranks of a leading IT Specialist Company based in Irene, Centurion. The successful candidate should have a strong...

Service Desk Agents X3

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and providing technical support? We're seekinghighly motivated and customer-oriented Service Desk Agents X3 to join our dynamic [Email Address Removed] will play a crucial role in ensuring the...

Field Support Engineer

Yearning for More in Your Career? iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We are seeking a Field Support Engineer to join our team and provide on-site technical support and assistance to clients or customers. You'll play a crucial role in...

Business Analyst III

To enable change by defining the needs and the rationale for change, to understand the current state, to define the future state, and to determine the activities required to move from the current to the future state by applying the principles of business analysis,...

Solutions Architect (Data) (CH1016)

Our client, the most innovative financial institution in South Africa, is seeking a Data Solutions Architect to join their team in Sandton offices.Role PurposeTo define the technology solution for the Data and Analytics (D&A) environment and ensure that it is...

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