End-user spending on information security to hit $213bn
Worldwide end-user spending on information security is projected to reach $213-billion in 2025, up from $193 billion in 2024, according to Gartner. Spending is estimated to increase 12,5% in 2026 to total $240-billion. “Established security spending will continue as...
Critical cybersecurity warning sounded
With cybercrime now officially ranked as the top business risk in South Africa, NEC XON has issued a critical alert about the dual threat of massive credential theft and AI-powered cyberattacks sweeping across the region. With rising incidents and evolving threat...
Mental health issues associated with childhood smartphone use
Owning a smartphone before age 13 is associated with poorer mind health and well-being in early adulthood. This is according to a global study of more than 100 000 young people, published yesterday in the peer-reviewed Journal of Human Development and Capabilities The...
Acer Africa partners with TVR Distribution
Acer Africa has announced a strengthened partnership with TVR Distribution, a key technology distributor and channel partner in the African market. Through this partnership, TVR will distribute a selected range of Acer laptops and monitors, spanning consumer,...
ExoMars parachutes are ready for Martian deployment
The most complex parachute system to ever deploy on Mars has successfully slowed down an ExoMars mock-up landing platform for a safe touchdown on Earth. A stratospheric helium balloon lifted a dummy descent module and released it above the Arctic Circle at an altitude...
Crypto exchange trading volume surges to new highs
After ending 2024 with an average monthly trading volume of over $1,5-trillion, the second-highest in the market's history, crypto exchanges had a wild ride in 2025. Monthly trading volumes went up and down sharply, showing how unpredictable the crypto market can be....
5G system integration will be worth $124,81bn by 2033
The global 5G System Integration market size is expected to reach $124,81-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 27,1% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The increasing investments in deploying 5G network infrastructures across major...
Dillan Fernando is new Tracker CEO
Tracker has appointed Dillan Fernando as its new CEO, effective 1 July 2025. "We are delighted to welcome Dillan Fernando to Tracker. His ability to lead diverse organisations, build high-performing teams and deliver sustainable results is exactly what we need for...
APT41 group launches regional espionage attack
Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response experts have observed a cyber espionage attack on an organisation in southern African and have linked it to the Chinese-speaking APT41 group. Although the threat actor has shown limited activity in Southern Africa, this...
Vodacom, Maziv agree amendments to acquisition deal
Vodacom and Community Investment Ventures Holdings (CIVH) has agreed on amendments to Vodacom’s proposed acquisition of a 30% interest in Maziv that they hope with remedy Competition Commission concerns. The amended proposal will now proceed to the Competition Appeal...
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The importance of DEI initiatives in an African context
Africa is often described as a great melting pot – and with good reason. This vast continent holds a rich tapestry of cultures, languages, and ethnicities. By Lizelle Strydom, MD of CareerBox Africa However, across the continent historical, political, and economic...
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Data centres and the need to protect against unpredictable disruptions
In today's data centre environment, outages – whether related to power, water or fibre optics – are a daily reality. However, it is not just about responding to these events; it is about being prepared and capable when they occur. By Jacques De Jager, chief operations...
What does a good cyber security incident response plan look like?
It doesn't matter how large your organisation is, you are at risk. Sooner or later cyber criminals will try to attack you. It’s not a matter of whether your organisation will face a security incident, but rather when. That's why a robust incident response plan is...
Disrupt first, ask questions later
Attackers don’t wait for board approval. They slip through a mis-configured firewall at 02:00 on a Sunday or phish a distracted employee just before quarter-end. By Ryno Le Roux, cyber operations manager at NEC XON At that moment, every control you’ve bought is judged...
How insurers can manage premium skipping
Insurers plan for lapses in insurance policies, but in tough financial times, lapse rates tend to go up, writes J’Mari Kloppers, senior solutions engineer at Root platform. Traditional insurance approaches to unpaid premiums rely on punitive measures: stern warnings,...
AI transforms the enterprise need for platform engineering
“Software is eating the world”, as Marc Andreessen once stated, all the way back in 2011. More than a decade later, this has proven to be true as software now defines the modern enterprise. By Jonny Williams, chief digital adviser for the UK public sector at Red Hat...
Young girls breaking barriers this youth month
The official unemployment rate in South Africa rose to 32,9% in the first quarter of 2025, with the number of unemployment people increasing by 237 000 compared to the previous three-month period. Youth unemployment (15–24-year-old job seekers), climbed to 62.4% in Q1...
Achieve greater ROI in your data centre with AI
AI is migrating from computers and phones to robots, self-driving cars and pretty much any digital space imaginable. Even Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang called this out at the company’s recent GPU Technology Conference (GTC) conference. By Tony Bartlett, director of data...
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