Digital companies’ emission reductions lag climate commitments

Despite progress in climate reporting and renewable electricity use, digital companies are falling short in cutting emissions at the pace required to achieve global climate targets, according to the new report Greening Digital Companies: Monitoring Emissions and...

Transport costs keep millions away from work and education

As South Africans face sharply higher fuel prices from yesterday, new Ipsos research shows that transport affordability is already affecting access to work and education for a significant number of people. The nationally representative findings, from the Ipsos...

ID-based attacks rife as phishing, authentication abuse on the rise

Phishing accounted for more than half of cybersecurity incident response engagements in the second quarter of 2026, while authentication abuse was observed in 65% of engagements, according to the latest Incident Response Trends report from Cisco Talos. The findings...

Tech sales under the lash as consumers curb spending

South Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market is proving resilient so far in 2026, although retailers and brands in the tech and durables (T&D) sector are experiencing a number of challenges. This is according to NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa, which has...

Samsung interns graduate from Tshimologong

Samsung has graduated of the 4th cohort from its Advance Industry Experience programme, in partnership with Tshimologong Digital Precinct. In response to the challenges faced by information and communication technology (ICT) graduates in securing jobs within the...

Printer market close to 5% growth

The global printers market size is anticipated to reach $71,04-billion by 2030. It is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 4,7% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Technological innovations in the printer market, such as wireless...

Ukraine conflict could drive cybercriminals to think outside the box

Russia's war on Ukraine and its increasingly isolated internet environment could drive Russian cybercriminals to think outside the box and launch new forms of cyberattacks. This is according to Nclose's co-founder and technical director Martin Potgieter, who says...

This is what a black hole in space sounds like

Since 2003, the black hole at the centre of the Perseus galaxy cluster has been associated with sound. This is because astronomers discovered that pressure waves sent out by the black hole caused ripples in the cluster's hot gas that could be translated into a note -...

MFA worth $27bn to mobile operators this year

A new study by Juniper Research has found operators will generate $27-billion from the termination of SMS messages related to multi-factor authentication in 2022; an increase from $25-billion in 2021. The research predicts this 5% growth will be driven by increased...

How to design better decisions, create change

As data alone is unlikely to drive decisions, chief data and analytics officers (CDAOs) need to learn to design better decisions and make change in three ways, according to Gartner. The three ways are: improving the timing of decisions, accelerating decisions and...

One in five companies turn cybersecurity off if it impacts production

A new Kaspersky report, "Kaspersky ICS Security Survey 2022: The seven keys to improving OT security outcomes", reveals that 20% of industrial businesses across META tend to switch off their cybersecurity product if it is affecting their production processes or...

Russian players excluded from European esports

The European Esports Federation (EEF), in support of Ukraine and condemning Russia's military aggression, has stated that Russian athletes are not allowed to participate in the European Championships. On 4 May, the EEF issued an official statement from the Federation...

Search is on for sustainable plastic packaging solutions

Cheap, mouldable, and corrosion resistant; these qualities have made plastic a dependable packaging staple for the manufacture of consumer goods sold online. But in South Africa - where the total cost of plastic waste pollution exceeds R885-billion annually - the...

Shipping losses fall, but waters are still muddy

The international shipping industry is responsible for the carriage of around 90% of world trade, so vessel safety is critical. The sector continued its long-term positive safety trend over the past year but Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the growing number of costly...

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Telkom, MTN still in roaming talks

Telkom has renewed its cautionary announcement regarding negotiations with MTN SA. According to the latest announcement the two companies remain in discussions regarding the potential extension of their existing roaming agreement to include bilateral roaming and outsourcing of the operation of Telkom’s radio access network.

CommVault achieves 97% satisfaction rating

CommVault has announced its continued industry leadership in technical support and services with a 97% customer satisfaction rating based on the results of the company’s 2014 support services survey. The rating marks the fourth consecutive year that CommVault has...

MobileData introduces TradeSwitch

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ICS extends African presence

ICS Financial Systems Limited (ICSFS), the global software and services provider for banks and financial institutions, partnered with new banks through expansion of its operations in Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda. This project was awarded to ICSFS by Guaranty Trust Bank...

Googles.com seeks financial support

Googles.com - not affiliated with Google - in a continuing effort to redesign its existing children's Web site is seeking equity partners/content providers to help develop and/or fund the re-launch. The googles.com domain name was registered before Google.com and the...

BlackBerry Classic packs high-performance features

BlackBerry has launched the BlackBerry  Classic, a no-nonsense smartphone built to meet the needs of productive people who appreciate the speed and accuracy that can be found with a physical QWERTY keyboard. “We listened closely to our customers’ feedback to ensure we...

Customers not afraid to demand convenience

Two recent incidents, where customers have lashed back at well-known brands for bad customer service, have put the need for improved processes in the spotlight. Customers are no longer willing to accept sub-standard service and the proliferation of social media is...

Debunking the top three myths of flash storage

In this article, Servaas Venter, country manager of EMC Southern Africa, debunks the three common preconceptions around flash storage as businesses wake up to its potential to improve business performance, create competitive advantage, reduce risk and save them money....

Dangers of voting against a business rescue plan

Creditors take heed: Not understanding business rescue and the Companies Act 71 of 2008 could see you voting against the business rescue plan. A creditor could be forced to sell his voting interests and claims against the company for little or no value to any affected...

Vidi brings video on demand to all devices

South Africa's first video on demand service, where you can enjoy movies and TV shows over the internet -  can now be watched on any device including tablets and smartphones without an app. However, if subscribers prefer going via the app route, that option is now...

Senior Cloud Engineer: Database Services – Remote Remote

Job PurposeTo implement and maintain the private and hybrid cloud environments in line with Cloud Strategy in order to optimise IT expenditure and deliver efficiencies through automation.Job ResponsibilitiesEngage and collaborate with Infrastructure Designers and...

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SENIOR DEVELOPER: DYNAMICS 365 CRM

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Full Stack Front End Developer at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand

Accenture Song is one of the most innovative and fastest growing [Email Address Removed]ining the feel of a start-up and the advantages of being a global player, Accenture Song truly has a diverse and multi-talented team. We are now strengthening our highly skilled...

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