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...

Cost of living weighs on SA retail spending

South African consumers spent R303-billion on fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) through traditional and modern trade channels during the first half of the year. This is according to NIQ South Africa's State of the Retail Nation analysis for the first six months of...

Smart home devices show strong growth in META

The Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) smart home devices market continues to register significant gains on the back of increasing awareness and improving end-user experiences, according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC). The global...

Miners have opportunity to lead energy transition

Mining companies posted stellar financial results for 2021, with revenues rising by 32% and net profits soaring by 127% on the back of high commodity prices and prudent cost management. But it's unclear how long this record run will continue. According to PwC's 19th...

Innovation competition entries are now open

Entries to the 2022 Gauteng Accelerator Programme (GAP) Innovation Competition have officially opened, with a total of R3-million in seed funding up for grabs for aspiring innovators and entrepreneurs to launch new businesses. As The Innovation Hub's flagship annual...

ESET launches search for Heroes of Progress

ESET has announced the launch of a new initiative, "Heroes of Progress", where it will be searching for visionary thinkers who have contributed to progresss across a variety of industries, with technology at the core of the progress made. Behind all forms of progress,...

In an unhappy world, humour would sell

Many people haven’t felt true happiness for more than two years and want brands to make them smile and laugh - but business leaders fear using humour in customer interactions. The Happiness Report from Oracle Fusion Cloud Customer Experience (CX) and Gretchen Rubin,...

African consumers face an uncertain future

Sub-Saharan Africa experienced its first recession in 25 years when the Covid-19 pandemic struck, according to World Bank data. This has resulted in a difficult recovery for the region and has also brought to the fore new economic growth challenges, compounded by the...

Hybrid IT increases network complexity, adds challenges

The acceleration of hybrid IT has increased network complexity for most organisations, and caused several worrisome challenges for IT professionals. This is among the findings from The SolarWinds IT Trends Report 2022—Getting IT Right: Managing Hybrid IT Complexity,...

Phishing for cryptocurrency continues to rise

With the boom in digital currencies over the past five years, there has been a surge in the number of cybercriminal tactics used to steal cryptocurrency – from luring victims with gifts sent by crypto exchanges to distributing Trojanised DeFi wallets. Crypto wallets...

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LG showcases mobile innovations at MWC 2015

At this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, LG Electronics (LG) is showcasing a diverse collection of mobile innovations including the intriguing G Flex2, premium wearable devices and a new mid-range smartphone line-up. Under the theme of Innovation for a...

Smart wearables abound at MWC 2015

Huawei has unveiled a series of wearable devices including the Huawei Watch, TalkBand B2, and TalkBand N1 for consumers to stay connected, on the eve of Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2015. At the global press conference, Huawei Consumer BG also unveiled the...

Huawei shares its vision at MWC 2015

Huawei has announced that it will share its vision for the ICT industry, "Open ROADS to a Better Connected World", through various platforms including conferences, exhibitions and dialogues, at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2015 in Barcelona. Encompassing five...

Fujitsu offers ruggedised business tablet

At Mobile World Congress, Fujitsu has unveiled a no-nonsense, fully ruggedised industrial business tablet, the Fujitsu Tablet Stylistic V535. Designed to roll with the punches and soak up the knocks and scrapes of use in environments that would normally overcome...

Sony releases Xperia M4 Aqua

Sony Mobile Communications has refocused its mid-range device strategy with the introduction of Xperia M4 Aqua - a smartphone bringing Sony’s leadership in camera, design, battery and performance to an accessible price point. “Xperia M4 Aqua represents our renewed...

BlackBerry releases BES12 Cloud

BlackBerry has announced BES12 Cloud, a cloud-based enterprise mobility management solution that will offer easy management of iOS, Android, Windows Phone, BlackBerry 10 smartphones and tablets, as well as a wide range of Samsung KNOX and Android for Work smartphones...

Huawei unveils MirrorSys at MWC 2015

Huawei is introducing, for the first time, a new concept called "full field communication" at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2015, revealing a prototype called MirrorSys. This system is designed to meet the extreme limits of human visual and auditory perception in a...

Acer, partners showcase BYOC solutions

Acer is showcasing its latest build your own cloud (BYOC) developments at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2015 in Barcelona, which extend beyond applications to connecting the Internet of Things (IoT) devices with cloud computing. Under the theme of Acer BYOC...

Operators endorse Ericsson Radio Dot System

The Ericsson Radio Dot System is being deployed worldwide as leading operators support this innovative indoor small cell solution. Operators deploying the Dot for trials and commercial networks include Claro, MTS, Singtel, Telefónica, Verizon and Vodafone. Arun...

Huawei unveils smartwatch at MWC

Huawei continues to break new ground in the wearables space by unveiling today the Huawei Watch, powered by Android Wear at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2015. The fully circular watch features a 1,4-inch touch-sensitive AMOLED display, scratch-proof sapphire crystal...

Business Analyst

Our client in Logistics industry is currently looking to employ a Business Analyst based in Port Elizabeth.To provide expertise and advice to support the development of operational implementation plans and associated service delivery processes, methods and techniques...

Junior software developer

About Us: We're an innovative and dynamic company in search of a talented Junior Developer. It would be advantageous if you have experience with Smartsheet development. If you're passionate about application development, excel in a team environment, and possess the...

Mainframe Application Developer at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand

Main Responsibilities/Tasks:To efficiently code, debug and unit test simple to moderate to complex programs. This includes new development and / or modifications to existing programs on a Supply Chain system;Compile designs for simple to moderate to complex...

Business Analyst – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Our client in Logistics industry is currently looking to employ a Business Analyst based in Port Elizabeth.To provide expertise and advice to support the development of operational implementation plans and associated service delivery processes, methods and techniques...

Junior software developer – Gauteng Midrand

About Us: We're an innovative and dynamic company in search of a talented Junior Developer. It would be advantageous if you have experience with Smartsheet development. If you're passionate about application development, excel in a team environment, and possess the...

Intermediate Support Engineer

Our client in the Western Cape is seeking an Intermediate Support Engineer (Permanent On Site Position). In this role, you'll provide technical support to their customers. You should have experience with databases, creating Postman collections, and scripting in Bash,...

Application Support Analyst at Accenture

OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB:To ensure specialist 2nd tier user support on more complex processes and functionality within one of the specialised areas of Asset Management, Inventory Management and System Administration, or Procurement Integration.Main...

Web Developer (Full Stack Python Django Developer)

Web Developer (Full Stack Python Django Developer) - Hybrid position Excellent opportunity with highly reputable financial services firm! About the job:This new vacancy has been created within our client's IT Development team based at their Cape Town office. The role...

IT Technician (DBN)

ENVIRONMENT:A strong technical IT Technician is sought by a Durban-based Financial Services company where you will be responsible for installing and maintaining computer hardware, software, and networks. You will maintain, log, and/or list required repairs and...

Intermediate Support Engineer – Western Cape Somerset West

Our client in the Western Cape is seeking an Intermediate Support Engineer (Permanent On Site Position). In this role, you'll provide technical support to their customers. You should have experience with databases, creating Postman collections, and scripting in Bash,...

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