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...

First metal part 3D-printed in space

The first metal 3D printer in space, a collaboration between ESA and Airbus, has printed its first metal product on the International Space Station, a breakthrough in crew autonomy for future long-duration exploration missions.  ESA’s Metal 3D Printer, a technology...

ISPA calls for SMME access to spectrum

The Department of Communications and Digital Communications should be commended for its “Next Generation Radio Frequency Spectrum Policy for Economic Development” issued in May 2024. However, it remains unclear exactly how SMMEs will get access to high-demand...

Massive growth in buy now pay later users

A new study from Juniper Research has predicted that the number of BNPL (buy now pay later) users will surpass 900-million globally by 2027; increasing from 360-million in 2022. This 157% growth will be driven by the anticipated economic downturn, which will increase...

Real estate, finance functions face budget cuts

A July 2022 survey of more than 200 CFOs and finance leaders showed that real estate/facilities management and finance functions were the most likely to face budgets cuts in the next 12 months, according to Gartner. Survey respondents identified IT and sales as the...

Ford trials robot charging station to help disabled drivers

For most of us, filling a car with fuel, or charging an electric vehicle is a simple task. But for disabled drivers, people with reduced mobility and older people it can be a significant challenge. Now Ford has developed a prototype robot charging station that drivers...

The future is whatever you want it to be …

Kathy Gibson reports - Mankind used to dream big ideas about the future and how technology would change our lives - many of which have become reality. Today, however, we tend to think about gloom and doom future scenarios rather than dreaming big as we did in the...

Security and gender: The gaps are not where you expect

While most women (53,5%) in the 2022 KnowBe4 Women's Day Survey felt they had experienced little to no discrimination on the basis of their gender when applying for roles or work, 43,5% said that they were not paid the same as their male colleagues - and 38% said that...

Ransomware is number one security threat for organisations

Check Point Research (CPR) has released its "Cyber Attack Trends: 2022 Mid-Year Report" highlighting how cyberattacks have become firmly entrenched as a state-level weapon, including the new ransomware method of "Country Extortion" and state-affiliated hacktivism, and...

Healthy life expectancy in Africa rises by 10 years

Healthy life expectancy in the African region has increased on average 10 years per person between 2000 and 2019, a World Health Organization (WHO) assessment reports, a greater rise than in any other region of the world during the same period. The report also notes...

Proliferation of health info can contribute to anxiety disorders

The vast array of health-related information available online and the numerous discussions surrounding Covid-19 could increase the likelihood of developing a health anxiety disorder, but it is important to note that a health anxiety diagnosis does not preclude the...

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Understanding zero-day exploits and attacks

Zero-day exploits and subsequent zero-day attacks are one of the biggest security challenges facing organisations today, and yet they are something that is not well understood by the majority of businesses. Ultimately, no code is perfect, and therefore any software...

Fibre unleashes limitless creativity

The introduction of fibre-optic connections to homes and businesses in South Africa isn’t a mere incremental enhancement in the quality of our Internet connections, says Saurabh Kumar, MD at In2IT Technologies South Africa. With speeds that are orders of magnitude...

WiFi calling service from AlwaysOn Calling

AlwaysOn, a WiFi provider, has launched AlwaysOn Calling for Android smartphones. AlwaysOn Calling lets users make calls over WiFi or their cellular data package, a much cheaper way of calling then using your mobile network. All users have to do register from the...

New line-up of Inspiron devices from Dell

Dell has announced at Computex 2015 a comprehensive new line-up of Inspiron devices, offering a wide range of technology solutions to meet families’ everyday computing needs. Adding to Dell’s award-winning consumer product line up, the new portfolio includes the...

Veeam announces new Availability Suite v9

Veeam Software has announced that the new Veeam Availability Suite v9, to be released later this year, will integrate with EMC VNX and VNXe hybrid storage arrays. Other new major features of the new Veeam Availability Suite v9 will be announced throughout the summer...

Alcatel-Lucent solution boosts collaboration

A new set of collaborative applications and capabilities have been added to the Alcatel-Lucent OpenTouch Suite for SMBs giving employees, businesses and channel partners better communications tools to help business grow. SMBs are looking to work smarter to reach...

A new dimension of customer engagement

While most organisations are contemplating how to develop a meaningful customer engagement strategy, retailers in the US have moved one step ahead and are merging brick-and-mortar and digital strategies. Known as an onmi-channel, it is what all organisations that take...

Nokia 105, Nokia 105 Dual SIM launched

Microsoft has announced the new Nokia 105 and Nokia 105 Dual SIM. Aimed at first time mobile phone buyers, as well as people looking for a reliable back-up device for their smartphone, the new Nokia 105 will enable more people to have a voice and experience the...

Phoenix Distribution to distribute IP-guard

The days where network security was about antivirus and firewalls have long gone. Businesses today need to protect their networks from unauthorised access, copying and exfiltration of data. They also need to protect themselves from one of the biggest threats out...

WhiteSpace Alliance grows global deployment

The WhiteSpace Alliance (WSA) has announced that technology sharing and interoperability testing among its members is accelerating global deployment of TV band Internet access. WhiteSpace Alliance has been at the forefront of developing standards-based...

Field Support Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

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...

Cybersecurity Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

We are looking to hire a Cybersecurity Manager who will play a vital role in protecting the organization from the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, by leading a team of security professionals and fostering a culture of security awareness, they ensure the...

Backend Developer (Advanced) 0181/0212/0226/1848 – Gauteng Pretoria

Develop and operate production ready business applications (24/7)Liaise with customer, team members and external vendorsDeploy applications in AWS (via GitHub)Monitoring and operation of applications within AWS CloudWatchApplying cloud-security patterns and concepts...

Mid Software Developer at Accenture

Are you ready to be part of a transformational journey that will reshape the digital landscape of Africa? A leading Pan-African telecommunications company is launching a groundbreaking Software Engineering Centre of Excellence (COE); dedicated to building...

Business Analyst

Role Purpose Conduct analysis of business needs to provide software application solutions focused on delivering business value. Together with a range of business, technical and technology stakeholders, you will help design and implement innovative solutions to meet...

Business Solutions Analyst

The following qualifications, prior education and experience is considered necessary to support performance in this position QUALIFICATIONS Transport management/Logistics management/EconomicsEngineering/ Industrial Degree ALTERNATIVE PRIOR EXPERIENCE At least 3 years...

Fullstack Developer (Entry) 1561

Full Stack Developer (Java)ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Technical: Java 11, 2EE, Junit, SQL Queries and optimisation, JAX-RS, JPA, JTA, ORM, Flyway, Angular 10+, Typescript, Karma/Jasmine, HTML/CSS, Web components, PostgreSQL, Maven, Jira/Confluence, X-Ray, GitHubAny...

Mid Software Developer at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand

Are you ready to be part of a transformational journey that will reshape the digital landscape of Africa? A leading Pan-African telecommunications company is launching a groundbreaking Software Engineering Centre of Excellence (COE); dedicated to building...

Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Role Purpose Conduct analysis of business needs to provide software application solutions focused on delivering business value. Together with a range of business, technical and technology stakeholders, you will help design and implement innovative solutions to meet...

Business Solutions Analyst – Gauteng Tulisa Park

The following qualifications, prior education and experience is considered necessary to support performance in this position QUALIFICATIONS Transport management/Logistics management/EconomicsEngineering/ Industrial Degree ALTERNATIVE PRIOR EXPERIENCE At least 3 years...

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