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...

Economic activity slackens in June

The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), measuring the value of all electronic interbank transactions processed by BankservAfrica at seasonally adjusted real prices, moderated in June. Still, economic growth for the second quarter is expected to be in...

Be wary of scams this tax season

As we approach the end of August, millions of South Africans will log onto the SARS eFiling website or visit their closest branch to complete their tax returns. "While this is a very busy time for the South African Revenue Service (SARS), it is also a very busy time...

Are SMEs being left behind?

Small and medium enterprises (SMBs), which represent two-thirds of global jobs and over half of global GDP, remain resilient and confident in the face of current challenges. They warn of rising costs and the need for more government support and better financing...

AI emerges as the power tool for customer experience

Customer experience (CX) Champions gain better returns from their CX tech investments than competitors by managing CX across the enterprise through cross-functional teams, clearly defined workflows, and extensive use of analytics and AI. This is according to a new...

Sustainability a priority in digital transformation

Sustainability is at the top of corporate agendas worldwide, as environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals have become major considerations in companies' digital transformation programs. New research from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) shows that more than 60%...

Chat helps to strengthen customer experience

Chat technology has becoming critical for bolstering customer experience while driving revenue and growth for the businesses. This is among the findings of Clickatell's new Chat Commerce Trends report, which reveals that 99% of customer service executives recognise...

These are the imperatives for data and analytics success

Data and analytics (D&A) leaders should embrace three imperatives when leveraging the top D&A trends for 2022 in their enterprise, according to Gartner. The three key areas are: Activate Dynamism and Diversity, Augment People and Decisions, and...

Microsoft launches Zulu translations

Microsoft has added Zulu to its Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services Translator, enabling text and documents to be translated to and from one of South Africa's official languages across the entire Microsoft ecosystem of products and services. Zulu joins Swahili as the...

Is the data on your phone backed up?

One in four South Africans don't backup their phone but, with thousands of phones lost, damaged or stolen in South Africa each week, it should be non-negotiable. Today (31 March) is World Backup Day and Dialdirect Insurance has released a new report which shows that...

Businesses urged to backup and plan for recovery

As businesses globally are reminded about the importance of data backup during World Backup Day, Arcserve points out that recovery can often be the missing part of the successful business continuity equation. Global research commissioned by the company reveals that...

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Oracle updates Cloud Platform services

The Oracle Cloud Platform enables customers and partners to easily build new applications, extend Oracle software as a service (SaaS) applications, and migrate existing on-premises applications to the cloud. The Oracle Cloud Platform offers customers and partners the...

Avoid becoming a cyber-attack victim

Many of us read about the cyber-attack suffered by eBay when the auction site was forced to request that its 233-million customers worldwide change their passwords, says Mohammad Ismail, Identity & Access security solutions manager at Gemalto for Middle East &...

Mitel launches new corporate brand

Mitel has launched a new corporate brand. The new brand is the latest in a series of strategic moves that have transformed the company into a world-wide leader in business communications. In the past 18 months, Mitel has doubled in size, broadened its market presence...

Accsys delivers self-service HR

Employee and employer self-service is one of the most significant changes to human resources (HR). HR experts make this claim based on the fact that solutions are available that empower employees with the ability to initiate, control and manage a number of HR...

Adobe Acrobat expands subscription offering

Adobe Acrobat Pro and Standard are now available to the channel on subscription from local Adobe distributor Dax Data. Delivered via the Adobe Value Incentive Plan (VIP), the move extends the power of Acrobat to mobile users, allowing them to work from anywhere, on...

10 steps to application transformation

Applications in business are being transformed at a faster rate than any time in history. According to the 2013 Cisco Global IT Impact Survey, 71% of companies report IT is deploying more applications than in 2012. Applications and user expectations are becoming more...

Unity Bank uses SkyVision VPN solution

SkyVision Global Networks, a leading global communications provider, today announced its recent partnership with Unity Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading retail financial institutions. SkyVision provided its satellite-based Virtual Private Network (VPN) services via its...

New Dell Inspiron 5348 available from DCC

The new Dell Inspiron 5348 from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) is the latest evolution of All-in-One computing, offering everything the consumer or small office, home office (SOHO) user needs to power both productivity and play. This 23-inch All-in-One...

Oracle unveils Fusion Middleware innovations

At Oracle OpenWorld 2014, Thomas Kurian, executive vice-president of product development at Oracle, unveiled new innovations in Oracle Fusion Middleware, the cloud platform for digital business. Kurian highlighted major updates across the entire Oracle Fusion...

Kaspersky, Interpol, Europol sign agreement

Kaspersky Lab has signed an agreement with Interpol and a memorandum of understanding with Europol to extend the scope of cooperation between the company and the law enforcement agencies in their joint fight against cybercrime. Kaspersky Lab has taken its...

Intermediate C# Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

TitleIntermediate C# DeveloperDescriptionResponsibilities/Tasks: ·Implementing code that can be reused on multiple platforms·Breaking down complex issues into smaller manageable tasks·Support existing and develop new functionality and components.·Understand existing...

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The Sub-Regional Applications Specialist for Anaesthesia & Monitoring is responsible forthe local and regional application sales support for Anaesthesia incl. monitoring solutions. Will provide support to account managers when needed during demonstrations and...

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A typical day may include:Engaging in the full spectrum of software activities, from research to maintenance.working closely with other developers, UX designers, support consultants, business partners and customers.maintain proper coding practices and documentation,...

DevOps Engineer – Western Cape Mowbray

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Application Specialist: Anaesthesia & Monitoring – Remote Remote

The Sub-Regional Applications Specialist for Anaesthesia & Monitoring is responsible forthe local and regional application sales support for Anaesthesia incl. monitoring solutions. Will provide support to account managers when needed during demonstrations and...

Frontend Developer – Gauteng Braamfontein

A typical day may include:Engaging in the full spectrum of software activities, from research to maintenance.working closely with other developers, UX designers, support consultants, business partners and customers.maintain proper coding practices and documentation,...

Solution Analyst – Hybrid Role

Requirements:A minimum of 5 years of experience in business/ Systems analysis or similar role.Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinkingAbility to effectively influence stakeholders and clients to determine acceptable solutionsExcellent documentation...

Oracle PL/SQL Developer (CH1013)

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry is seeking a skilled Oracle PL/SQL Developer with 3 to 5 years of experience, including expertise in Oracle Forms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining Oracle database...

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