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...

CRM platforms take centre stage on Reddit

Customer relationship management (CRM) platforms are revolutionising the way companies engage with their clients by improving communication channels and optimizing business processes, thereby enhancing overall productivity and customer satisfaction. In Q1 2024,...

AI in healthcare set to surge

The global AI in healthcare market size is expected to reach $187,7-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 38,5% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. AI acts as a transformative force in healthcare systems, shifting them from reactive...

IT recruitment bounces back

CareerJunction's latest Employment Insights Report shows that IT skills are once again in demand, and there has been positive growth for remote working. Most of the job opportunities in South Africa are in Gauteng (51%), followed by Western Cape at 21% and...

Intel introduces new ATX PSU specifications

Intel has published what is believed to be the most significant update to industry power supply specifications since the initial ATX 2.0 specs were introduced in 2003. Updated ATX 3.0 specifications unlock the full power and potential of next-generation hardware and...

Efficiency savings drive smart building demand

The number of buildings globally deploying smart building technologies will reach 115-million in 2026, from 45-million in 2022, according to a new study from Junipe Research. This growth of over 150% reflects increasing demand for energy efficiency from businesses and...

Tech boost for hybrid working

Lenovo has launched its Smart Collaboration product suite, offering several business communication solutions that enable hybrid work environments. Given how the way teams work, collaborate, and make decisions have fundamentally changed, the Smart Collaboration...

Tourism enjoys a strong start to 2022

International tourism continued its recovery in January 2022, with a much better performance compared to the weak start to 2021. However, the Russian invasion of Ukraine adds pressure to existing economic uncertainties, coupled with many Covid-related travel...

ISPA hopes spectrum will soon deliver the goods

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) hosted a successful auction of high-demand radio spectrum and is now moving quickly to assign this precious resource to the successful bidders. "ICASA should be commended for hosting a successful and...

NASA finds Arctic winter sea ice is among lowest on record

Arctic sea ice appeared to have hit its annual maximum extent on 25 February after growing through the fall and winter. This year’s wintertime extent is the 10th-lowest in the satellite record maintained by the National Snow and Ice Data Center, one of NASA’s...

African Development Bank pledges $2,8bn to SA

African Development Bank group president Dr Akinwumi Adesina has pledged his institution's support for South Africa, announcing a $2,8-billion package for the country over the next five years. Of this, about $400-million (R6-billion) will support Eskom and the...

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New horizons for video conferencing

Putting video’s IT infrastructure in the cloud is gaining momentum and is changing the landscape dramatically for businesses, says Nicolette Kruger, country manager for NFS Technology, a company providing solutions for the hospitality and video conferencing markets....

Innovatec Africa launches partner programme

Local training, technology solutions, infrastructure and facilities company, Innovatec Africa is pleased to announce the launch of its new partnership programme, aimed at enabling partners and resellers to more rapidly offer and on-board new technologies and...

Veeam enhances EMEA ProPartner Programme

Veeam Software, the innovative provider of solutions that deliver Availability for the Modern Data Centre, announced a series of enhancements to its EMEA ProPartner Programme which will enable partners to take advantage of the business opportunities presented by the...

Epicor names channel partner winners

Epicor Software Corporation has announced the winners of its 2015 Channel Partner Awards for EMEA and Asia Pacific. Hosted annually, the Epicor Channel Partner Awards honour partners for their continued success and achievements in supporting Epicor solutions across...

Panasonic NFC tag platform from RS

RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents is making near field communication (NFC) applications easier to design and more accessible by introducing the Panasonic NFC tag platform, which comprises a versatile set of NFC ICs and easy-to-use development...

MAD rolls out Sage ERP X3

MAD (Make A Difference), a non-profit organisation founded by former Springbok captain Francois Pienaar, is implementing the Sage ERP X3 and Sage CRM business solutions to streamline its business processes, enhance relationships with stakeholders, and improve its...

Tablets in schools: a help or a hindrance?

Technology in the education sector is a flourishing market. As tablets have become more prevalent, a debate has risen over whether South African schools should switch from print textbooks to digital textbooks on tablets. There is no doubt that the consumer market for...

Truteq adds to home alarm system

Wireless specialist TruTeq Devices – which boasts clients such as Eskom and Telkom – has added a number of hardware and software features to its next-generation home alarm system in a move to “South Africanise” it - and make it more appealing to lower income groups...

CoJ grows Smart Citizen Programme

The City of Johannesburg’s drive to accelerate the use of technology as a means to facilitate and promote learning and literacy received a major boost at the launch of the e-Learning project on Friday, 27 March 2015, at the Sandton Library. This launch coincided with...

How to keep your data safe in the cloud

If you choose a credible cloud software provider, it will host your accounting or payroll applications and data in a secure data centre underpinned by world-class technology, says Steven Cohen, MD for Sage One Accounting AAMEA (Australia, Asia, Middle East and...

Senior Applications Business Analyst – LW

Requirements EngineeringLead and facilitate requirements elicitation efforts with client stakeholders through workshops, discussions, and other methods to ensure comprehensive engagement and accurately capture essential functional requirements. Model business...

Software Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

We are looking for a well-versed Software Developer to join our team. As a Software Development professional you'll be responsible for the verification, testing, and release of software related to the energy management product portfolio. What you'll do:Testing...

SAP FICO Consultant (hybrid contract) 0040 (TB) – Gauteng Midrand

Initial focus on master data. Ability to assist with problem identification and possible solution by means of skills such as code debugging. Documentation of as-is and to-be business processes. Coordinate with other module SAP consultants for integration requirements....

Cybersecurity Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

Cybersecurity EngineerSecure your future with this giant in the aerospace and defense industry!R75 000 to R80 000A proudly South African company that is a leader in the aviation and defense industry.An innovative and dynamic work environment.Working with cutting edge...

Business Analyst IT – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Business Analyst with banking experience specifically experience in financial crime. Problem solvingDocumentation - Writing / ReportingEffective communication and relationship management(Managment of stakeholders)Microso Suite / Confluence knowledgeWorks well under...

Software Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

We are looking for a well-versed Software Developer to join our team. As a Software Development professional you'll be responsible for the verification, testing, and release of software related to the energy management product portfolio. What you'll do:Testing...

Software Support Technician

ENVIRONMENT:A customer-centric & solutions-driven Software Support Technician is sought by an innovative Software Specialist catering a suite of products to the Courier sector. You will be expected to support the customer base with any application based technical...

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

JOB TITLE:SOFTWARE ENGINEER (FIXED-TERM CONTRACT)ICT APPLICATIONS AND OPERATIONS DEPARTMENTPurpose of the Job:To design, develop, test, and deploy software applications that meet the needs of the business. To work with other developers and business stakeholders to...

C# Developer

Requirements for skilled back end C# developers as well as full stack C# Angular developers.Contracts run from 6 to 12 months and for clients in the medical technology and banking spacesFull specs can be shared on request Desired Skills: C# angular PostgreSQL Learn...

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