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...

Africa’s top investment economies

RMB has released the 2024 edition of its Where to Invest in Africa report, a comprehensive analysis of the top investment destinations on the continent. The report, which has been developed in collaboration with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS),...

Fintech investment falls but deal volume offers optimism

The first six months of 2024 were challenging for the fintech market globally amid the high interest rate environment and the significant amount of global geopolitical uncertainty. Total global fintech investment - including VC, PE, and M&A deal value - fell from...

Cybersecurity a key driver in local media coverage

An increased risk of cybercrime due to remote work, the continued skills gap in the local cybersecurity industry, and the most significant cybersecurity risks for 2022 were three of the most popular topics reported on by local media, according to Novus Group's...

Healthcare sector hit by ransomware onslaught

There has been a massive 94% increase in ransomware attacks on healthcare organisations: in 2021, 66% of healthcare organisations were hit; and 34% were hit the previous year. These are among the findings of Sophos's new sectoral survey report, "The State of...

More than salary increases needed to win over today’s talent

Sixty-three percent of executives plan to make compensation adjustments in response to high inflation, according to a survey by Gartner. In March of 2022, Gartner surveyed 157 executives to understand how they are addressing inflation concerns. A similar survey in...

Europeans turn to connected care

Berg Insight has found in its latest research that around 8,6-million people in Europe were using connected care solutions at the end of 2021. The figure refers to users of traditional telecare, next-generation telecare and telehealth solutions in the EU27+3...

How US teens navigate school during Covid

More than two years after the Covid-19 outbreak forced school officials to shift classes and assignments online, teens continue to navigate the pandemic's impact on their education and relationships, even while they experience glimpses of normalcy as they return to...

Pandemic-founded tech startups secure support

Some of SA's finest tech startups which were founded during the pandemic went head to head at a virtual demo day yesterday where they had just 10 minutes each to convince a panel of judges that they should remain part of the next phase of the AlphaCode Incubate...

Cybersecurity posture impacted by workforce shortage

Research into the talent shortage afflicting the cybersecurity industry finds that 85% of organisations believe the workforce shortage is impacting their organisations’ abilities to secure increasingly complex information systems and networks, while almost a third...

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Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 810 Processor

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The top five uses of powerful tech tools

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EMC announces Vspex Blue appliance

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VMware, partners aid business transformation

VMware Partner Exchange 2015, VMware, the global leader in virtualisation and cloud infrastructure, has announced new programs, new and updated solution competencies, and momentum for the VMware Partner Network. Partners from around the globe will attend VMware...

A cloud of your own

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Xerox to sponsor Africa Print Expo

Bytes Document Solutions (BDS), Africa’s leading document management technology and solutions company, and the authorised Xerox distributor in 26 sub-Saharan countries, has signed on as the Platinum sponsor for the 2015 Africa Print Expo. The sponsorship covers the...

Fortinet joins VMware NSX Partner ecosystem

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Jabra joins ITU as global partner

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Are you passionate about DevOps and looking for your next challenge? We're seeking a DevOps Engineer to join our [Email Address Removed] a member of our team, you'll play a key role in implementing DevOps best practices, automating processes, and optimizing our...

C# Developer (Bloemfontein Onsite) – Free State Bloemfontein

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is all about bringing together the awesome talent of the Free State and blending it with global expertise to power up their local scene. Right now, they're on the hunt for a Java / C# Developer to join their team. If you've got a BSc in Computer...

Aftersales & Continuous Support Engineer

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Senior Project Manager-Regulatory Implementation at Datonomy Solutions

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team in Cape Town- 3 days onsite.This role is responsible for managing one or more projects within the constraints of scope, quality, time & cost, within the project governance framework.Delivers the required...

Senior Project Manager at ALJ Recruitment

9 Months contract position2 x Senior Project Managers required to lead and oversee the successful execution of strategic initiatives and projects within a dynamic and innovative environment. You will be instrumental in driving cross-functional collaboration, managing...

Developer – iOS at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position.Role Responsibilities:Contributing to a meaningful product that helps people improve their lives.Being involved in design discussions, user testing and product strategy development.Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design...

Senior C# Full Stack Developer with Mobile

Senior C# Full Stack Developer with MobileA leadership team that values autonomy!The successful candidate will be working in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment driven by technological advancements and the continuous development of company IP and products....

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Our client is on the lookout for a dynamic Mobile Application Developer, this is a Hybrid position. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech or National DipFlutterDartLaravelAWS Cloud ServicesUI/UX DesignShould you meet the requirements for this...

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