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...

New report delves into quantum trends

Quantum technology exists in unsuspecting places, including cameras, computers, and smartphones. While quantum technology research has existed in various forms for over a hundred years, the 21st century has an increased effort towards commercialisation, and the market...

July 2024 sets new heat records

Earth's hottest day since records began in the 19th century was 22 July 2024, according to a NASA analysis of global daily temperature data. The previous two days, 21 July and 23 July of this year, also exceeded the previous daily record, set in July 2023. These...

Tech sector among the least safe from breaches

The technology industry leads the list of most breached sectors, as shown in the latest study by NordPass. The research was conducted to assess the password habits of high-level executives worldwide. While there are various reasons behind these data breaches, poor...

Ford trials geofencing tech for speed reduction

Many cities and towns limit speeds around schools, hospitals and shopping areas. Seeing the signs, however, can depend on how visible they are, whether they are concealed by branches, or maybe surrounded by a cluster of other signs. Now, Ford is trialling connected...

Urgent investment needed to mitigate future disasters

The recent launch of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction's (UNDRR) Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction reinforce the growing body of evidence...

IBM, Red Hat technology launch into space

EnduroSat, the provider of software-defined NanoSats and Space services for business and academia, has announced that open source, hybrid cloud and AI technologies from IBM and Red Hat are part of its second mission, which is scheduled to launch to low earth orbit...

Hein Engelbrecht is acting-CEO of Mustek

Following the unexpected death of Mustek CEO David Kan last week (20 May 2022), long-standing MD Hein Engelbrecht has been appointed as the acting-CEO for the group. According to a statement from the company, the board met yesterday (23 May 2022) to discuss the way...

Chief economists issue dire warning

The World Economic Forum's Community of Chief Economists expects lower economic activity, higher inflation, lower real wages and greater food insecurity globally in 2022, pointing to the devastating human consequences of the fragmentation of the global economy....

Tech trends to watch in banking

Generative artificial intelligence (AI), autonomic systems and privacy-enhancing computation are three technology trends gaining traction in banking and investment services in 2022, according to Gartner. These trends will continue to grow over the next two to three...

Battery industry to exceed $168bn by 2030

The battery industry is set to be one of the most significant over the next 10 years, according to GlobalData, which predicts that revenues will exceed $168-billion by 2030. However, the data and analytics company notes that extraction of raw materials will not meet...

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BYOD advantageous for employers

This year will see a further increase in the adoption of the bring your own device (BYOD) trend as employees want to use their own smartphones and tablets at work because they feel more comfortable using them – and believe they can complete tasks more efficiently if...

Acer notebook to have RealSense 3D camera

Acer has announced that it will introduce the new V Nitro Black Edition notebooks that will feature the advanced Intel RealSense 3D camera. Because the camera can understand and respond to natural movement in three dimensions, V Nitro owners will be able to interact...

New XenMobile release from Citrix

Citrix has announced a new release of XenMobile enterprise mobility management (EMM) solution. XenMobile 10 optimises the mobility experience for end-users while automating and simplifying the IT deployment and management process.

Payroll efficiency is down to the solution

The payroll discipline is a critical facet of any business operation. It can make or break a business and, as such, technology is designed to help users gain full control over resources and instil efficiency. However, seasoned professionals focused on Human Capital...

Microsoft releases Lumia 435, Lumia 532

Microsoft has announced the Microsoft Lumia 435 and Lumia 532 smartphones, the most affordable Lumia devices to date. Offering the latest Windows Phone 8.1 capabilities at an incredible price, both Lumia 435 and Lumia 532 deliver smartphone experiences that help...

Cloud on Demand launches CyberEdge

Cloud On Demand, local cloud vendor and hybrid cloud enablement partner, is pleased to announce the launch of CyberEdge, the latest in cyber liability insurance for its cloud partners and resellers.  CyberEdge is designed to assist Cloud On Demand’s partners better...

DCC offers new HP MFP series

The HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M630 Series from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) is the ultimate Multifunction Printer (MFP) for the medium to large enterprise market. With full-featured HP Enterprise Flow solutions, this MFP streamlines digital workflows,...

Online security in the new school year

Those sunny summer holiday days are over and so your children, instead of spending their time playing outside or on the beaches, will be back in front of their computers, tablets and smartphones busily exploring online encyclopaedias and dictionaries to help them...

Risky mobile behaviour endangers companies

The bad news for companies is that employees are increasingly taking part in risky mobile behaviour, with nearly 90% accessing confidential information on mobile devices, despite less than a quarter of them receiving mobile security training, said Derick Roberts, CEO...

Schneider Electric wins energy award

Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management, has been recognised for its efforts to conserve and manage energy consumption at more than 300 company facilities around the world. The company was honoured with a Stewardship Award at the 2014 Platts...

Full Stack Python Analytics Engineer – Gauteng Houghton Estate

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Full Stack Python Analytics Engineer to join our financial services client based in Johannesburg for a 6-months contract...

Data Manager (24 Months Contract Wits SBIMB)

Main purpose of the job:To manage research data and associated activities for Mental Health Projects at the SBIMB.To develop and maintain databases, including REDCap, by tracking data collection and storage, managing quality control of data for research...

Cloud Solution Architect

Job FamilyInformation TechnologyCareer StreamIT ArchitectureLeadership PipelineManage Self: TechnicalJob PurposeTo provide overall application systems design and balance requirements against resource utilisation and architectural factors and in line with company...

Data Architect at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Highly innovative organisation which only employs the best. Their focus is on continual learning, constantly adapting and keeping ahead of the market. The focus is on R&D, you will have the opportunity to work on new projects (no boring legacy...

IT Support Engineer

Position: IT Support EngineerHire Resolves client is seeking a talented IT Support Engineer to join their growing team in Cape Town, Western Cape. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical support to the employees and customers, resolving...

Cloud Solution Architect – Gauteng Randburg

Job FamilyInformation TechnologyCareer StreamIT ArchitectureLeadership PipelineManage Self: TechnicalJob PurposeTo provide overall application systems design and balance requirements against resource utilisation and architectural factors and in line with company...

Data Architect at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:Highly innovative organisation which only employs the best. Their focus is on continual learning, constantly adapting and keeping ahead of the market. The focus is on R&D, you will have the opportunity to work on new projects (no boring legacy...

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