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...

Finalists for 2024 Ecobank Fintech Challenge announced

The 12 finalists in the 2024 Ecobank Fintech Challenge have been whittled down from an initial 1 550 applications - and 40 other fintech semifinalists - to compete for the top prize of $50 000. "The finalists in this year's Ecobank Fintech Challenge have showcased...

Applications open for Huawei’s 2024 Women in Tech

Tech-savvy women entrepreneurs are invited to apply for Huawei's Women in Tech, Digital Skills Training Programme. The 2024 edition of this annual event offers women free training in the rapidly developing fields of Cloud Computing, 5G, AI as well as Leadership...

5G set to hit 1bn subscriptions this year

Global mobile network data traffic doubled in the past two years, and 5G is scaling faster than all previous mobile technology generations. These are among the findings of the latest Ericsson Mobility Report, the twenty-second edition of Ericsson's network traffic...

Digital growth, global opportunities drive SME growth

Data from Mastercard's 2022 Borderless Payments Report has revealed that two in five (42%) of small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) in South Africa are earning more money than before the pandemic. Online business and international sales are key drivers, with...

African business leaders expect higher GDP growth

African business leaders are confident sub-Saharan Africa will beat International Monetary Fund forecasts for GDP growth this year and next, according to new research for blockchain-based mobile network operator World Mobile. The IMF is predicting real GDP growth of...

Top cybersecurity predictions for the years ahead

Executive performance evaluations will be increasingly linked to ability to manage cyber risk; almost one-third of nations will regulate ransomware response within the next three years; and security platform consolidation will help organisations thrive in hostile...

Just $2k could buy cybercriminals access to your company

With the rise of cybercrime as a service business model, the information necessary to organise an attack is in demand among cybercriminals. Kaspersky's experts analysed nearly 200 posts on the dark web offering to buy information for initial access to companies'...

Pandemic has affected compliance reporting

The rate of compliance reporting has dropped by 30% from before the pandemic, according to Gartner. Employees are both less likely to observe misconduct and less likely to report it when observed. "The increase in remote and hybrid working practices has reduced the...

Crypto malware shows no signs of stopping

Crypto malware has grown by 300% between 2020 and 2021 - and reported losses due to account breaches increased by nearly 60-times from 2018 to 2021. Against this backdrop, Ping Identity highlights why companies with a digital profile must implement preventative...

IoDSA calls for local government to be professionalised

The recent report on local government by Auditor General Tsakani Maluleke is a timely reminder of the prevailing dysfunction in municipalities across the country, and the catastrophic impact that is having on all South Africans. This is the word from Parmi Natesan,...

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Aruba releases Cloud Services Controllers

Aruba Networks has introduced an innovative branch office networking solution that collapses the complicated patchwork of branch appliances and access servers into a single, compact cloud services platform. Aruba 7000 series Cloud Services Controllers eliminate the...

Business Continuity Awareness Week 2015

According to a UK study by Databarracks, less than a third of respondents to a survey (29%) stated that they had tested their business continuity plan during the previous twelve months. With this in mind, Business Continuity Awareness Week (BCAW 2015) which is being...

Realtime insights and big data

Realtime monitoring and experience tracking have become buzz words in the digital era, says Andre Hugo co-founder at M4JAM. Ostensibly companies that have access to this type of data ultimately have a greater understanding of their current and future consumers’...

Five things you need to know about POPI

One new text message. A quick scan of the message reveals an irrelevant store promotion, for which you didn’t subscribe. You delete the message, but the question remains: how did the sender find your details? This kind of invasive messaging is exactly what the...

Do you know your worth?

If the service is free, you are the product, says Gary Newe, director for Field Systems Engineering for the UK, Ireland and sub-Sahara Africa at F5 Networks. Last week we saw the surprising revelation that Lenovo is installing ad-ware, also known as spyware, on its...

Kaspersky releases Total Security

Kaspersky Lab has released Kaspersky Total Security – multi-device, a security solution for home users that protects Windows, OS X, Android, iOS and Windows Phone platforms. The solution is the successor to Kaspersky PURE and is designed to protect against cyber...

BlackBerry introduces Leap smartphone

BlackBerry has introduced the new BlackBerry Leap smartphone for 4G LTE networks. The BlackBerry Leap is an affordable all-touch smartphone in a modern and powerful design that is built for career builders and companies who value security and privacy when pushing their productivity to the next level. BlackBerry Leap includes a brilliant edge-to-edge five-inch HD display, BlackBerry’s latest operating system and more than a full day’s battery power, keeping users hyper connected, productive and always in control.

Make environmental monitoring a priority

Many businesses underestimate the importance of environmental monitoring when it comes to an IT computer room, data centre or other valuable IT assets and facilities, but without environmental monitoring, they risk the damage of expensive assets and the loss of data...

Air Duct uses Huawei TE30 video conferencing

Air Duct, a South African-based mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) company that works across 13 African countries, assisting in the construction and refurbishment of commercial structures, has acquired a Huawei TE30 video conferencing (VC) solution. Sourced and...

YahClick strengthens position in key markets

Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) has announced that its satellite broadband service, YahClick, active customer base has recorded significant growth of more than 42% during 2014. To date, YahClick has acquired almost 34 000 subscribers for its satellite...

Data Scientist

Ready to be the hero of our data story? We're searching for a Data Scientist to elevate our analytics and drive business growth. If you can transform data into actionable insights with the skill of an analyst and the creativity of a storyteller, apply now and let's...

Cloud Engineer (AWS /Azure / Terraform)

Embrace a New Chapter Explore Possibilities.We are seeking a well-versedCloud Engineer (AWS / Azure / Terraform) to join our team. Must be proficient in AWS and Terraform and possess expertise in designing, implementing, managing, troubleshooting, and deploying...

Project Manager – 2 Year Contract

Our client who offers Digital business solutions and services require a Project Manager in their Durban office for a two year contract.Responsibilities:Work with the PMO Leadership Team, Finance, HR, and Global Procurement on the implementation and usage of standard...

Data Scientist – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Ready to be the hero of our data story? We're searching for a Data Scientist to elevate our analytics and drive business growth. If you can transform data into actionable insights with the skill of an analyst and the creativity of a storyteller, apply now and let's...

Cloud Engineer (AWS /Azure / Terraform) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Embrace a New Chapter Explore Possibilities.We are seeking a well-versedCloud Engineer (AWS / Azure / Terraform) to join our team. Must be proficient in AWS and Terraform and possess expertise in designing, implementing, managing, troubleshooting, and deploying...

Project Manager – 2 Year Contract – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Our client who offers Digital business solutions and services require a Project Manager in their Durban office for a two year contract.Responsibilities:Work with the PMO Leadership Team, Finance, HR, and Global Procurement on the implementation and usage of standard...

Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a leading IT services company with expertise in telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and...

Product Support Technician (Compressor Technician)

Well established company on the East Rand seeks a Compressor Technician (field Service)Minimum three years experience working in Compressors Excellent customer relations experienceOffer support on technical issues relating to compressorsGood knowledge of compressor...

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Job Title: UI DeveloperLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (12-month contract)Hybrid As a UI Developer, you will support our clients by translating design concepts into interactive, visually appealing, and user-friendly web interfaces. Collaborating closely...

Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:Our client is a leading IT services company with expertise in telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and...

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