AI is driving more breaches, at an average cost of $6m

One in four malicious breaches were AI-enabled – a 56% increase over last year – and these breaches cost an average of $6-million, roughly $1-million more than the global breach average of $4,99-million. This is among the findings from IBM's 2026 Cost of a Data Breach...

AI automation is having an impact on entry-level hiring

Nearly a quarter (22%) of CHROs report that at least one business leader in their organisation has stopped hiring for entry-level roles due to AI automation, according to Gartner. The 4Q25 Gartner survey of 110 heads of HR also found that 95% of organisations have...

Africa’s young people want jobs, clean government

Africa’s young people are more optimistic about the future of their countries, economies and the continent than at any point since the pandemic - but they are demanding jobs, cleaner government, safer communities, a stronger political voice and a model of democracy...

Even without data centres, Africa faces water bankruptcy

A new United Nations (UN) report says the world has moved past a water crisis into water bankruptcy – and Africa’s utility numbers already show what that looks like.

CEOs cite growth as their top priority for 2024

A massive 62% of CEOs selected growth as their top business priority in 2024, according to a new survey by Gartner. This is the highest level since 2014, and an increase from last year's survey where 49% of CEOs said their top business priority was growth. "Along with...

Election fever brings on cyberattack headaches

With only a week to go before national elections, South Africa is facing an increase in cyberattacks - evidenced by recent breaches at the Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA), the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission of South Africa (CIPC), and...

Intel expands program to go after more bugs

Intel is expanding its Bug Bounty program with Project Circuit Breaker, bringing together a community of elite hackers to hunt bugs in firmware, hypervisors, GPUs, chipsets and more. Project Circuit Breaker broadens and deepens Intel’s existing open Bug Bounty...

Campus switch market returns to growth quicker than expected

More than $100-billion will be spent on campus switches over the next five years, according to a report from Dell'Oro. Multi-gigabit switches (2,5/5/10 Gbps) are expected to comprise nearly 20% of the sales by 2026. “When the pandemic first hit the market and spurred...

IoDSA welcomes Molefe testimony in Zondo Report

The testimony of Popo Molefe, the current chairman of Transnet, as set out in Part 2: Volume 1 of the Zondo Report (Zondo 2) makes sensible and far-reaching suggestions relating to board and executive appointments at SOEs, according to Parmi Natesan, CEO of the...

SA is firmly in the ransomware sights

For a number of reasons, South African companies are the seventh most-attacked by ransomware in the world. This is one of the findings from the Trellix Advanced Threat Research Report: January 2022, examining cybercriminal behaviour and activity related to cyber...

Data centre industry bucks the trend despite supply chain crisis

Although the construction sector is in the midst of an international supply chain crisis, 70% of respondents to Turner & Townsend’s Data Centre Cost Index were optimistic that stronger-than-ever demand proves the data-centre industry is recession-proof. Now in its...

AI will help to accelerate sustainable development

A new community platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI), launched today by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), aims to step up global collaboration on the use of AI to drive sustainable development. The AI for Good Neural Network is designed to...

Wearables could be tracking much more than your heartbeat

Kaspersky experts have found out that the most commonly used protocol for transferring data from wearable devices used for remote patient monitoring contained 33 vulnerabilities, including 19 “critical vulnerabilities” in 2021 alone. This is 10 more critical...

Study seeks to understand the impact of high crime stats

With crime ramping up across the country, South Africans feel unsafe so they access security services more often. Aura’s inaugural Crime Trend Report provides insights into South Africa’s crime stats in key categories from armed robberies to attempted hijackings and...

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Safe smart cars no longer a pipe dream

Every year, about 1,3-million people worldwide lose their lives on the roads, with up to 50-million more suffering non-fatal injuries. The human and economic impact of these tragedies is huge. Estimates suggest that, each year, traffic incidents cost countries between...

Angolan initiative announces scholarship

The Fundo Soberano de Angola (FSDEA) announced the launch of its scholarship programme, called Future Leaders of Angola, aimed at building up the economic empowerment and capacity of a new workforce in the country. This initiative will offer talented young Angolan...

FunDza Literacy Trust wins TechAward

The FunDza Literacy Trust is proud to announce that the Tech Awards, a signature project of The Tech Museum of Design, has named it as one of this year’s 25 Tech Awards finalists that use technology to benefit humanity. The FunDza Literacy Trust is a non-profit...

Productivity drives ICT procurement

A genuine belief that technology can boost productivity is driving the increase in volume and size of investment in ICT. This is the view of experts focused on the human capital management (HCM) area who say that today decision makers have a plethora of...

Is your critical data secure in the cloud?

Storing data in the cloud makes sense and uptake is growing as more solution providers offer this option. However, how secure is sensitive financial and client information when it is backed up to and stored in the cloud? The good news is that vendors are putting...

Netshield unveils data centre in a box

Netshield has unveiled its Data Centre in a Box offering, a self-contained IP 54 rated mobile unit that enables a business to rapidly and immediately wheel in, plug in and go, an entire IT infrastructure that can be managed from a single IP address in minutes. The...

Jasco meets midsize contact centre needs

The midsized market is often overlooked with regards to technology yet their needs are often similar to their larger counterparts. Jasco is addressing this with the availability of Avaya’s Contact Centre Select solution, the latest addition to its customer experience...

Seagate offers NAS and NAS Pro lines

Seagate Technology has recently announced a new portfolio of Networked Attached Storage (NAS) solutions specifically designed for today’s small businesses. The new portfolio includes five NAS products in a range of capacities from 2Tb to 30Tb and performance perfectly...

Panda Security offers new consumer solutions

Panda Security has announced the launch of its new line of consumer solutions for 2015, boasting Panda’s new XMT Smart Engineering engine. The range includes; Panda Global Protection 2015, Panda Internet Security 2015, Panda Antivirus Pro 2015 and Panda Mobile...

Ericsson wins Emmy award

Ericsson has announced it will receive a Technology & Engineering Emmy Award from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for its work in developing pioneering JPEG2000 interoperability technology. This is Ericsson’s fifth Emmy Award recognition and...

SAP Basis Consultant

Attention SAP Experts in Johannesburg Are you ready to elevate your career to new heights? We have an exhilarating opportunity waiting just for you! Join our dynamic team as a SAP Basis Consultant with a specialized focus on SAP Solution Manager! Ready to take the...

Full Stack Developer Wanted (React, Vue, Flutter, Laravel) (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:A ridiculously cool web and software development company specialising in developing strategies, as well as conceptualising, implementing and maintaining online campaigns, is looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer to join their remote team. They are a...

JavaScript Full Stack Developer (LM) – Gauteng Pretoria

Design, Development and maintenance on platform.Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements.Review code of team members in line with quality and delivery requirements.Ability and willingness to coach and give training to fellow colleagues...

IT PROJECT MANAGER – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client in the International Travel Industry is looking for a results-driven Senior IT Project Manager witha strong background in both information technology and project management, dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions that optimize operational...

Python Developer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:BUILD Python web applications, preferably in the eCommerce space as your coding expertise as a Python Developer is sought by a dynamic provider of FinTech solutions. You will write clean, maintainable, and testable code using Python and the FastAPI...

SAP Basis Consultant – Gauteng Rosebank

Attention SAP Experts in Johannesburg Are you ready to elevate your career to new heights? We have an exhilarating opportunity waiting just for you! Join our dynamic team as a SAP Basis Consultant with a specialized focus on SAP Solution Manager! Ready to take the...

Junior Developer

Leading organisation within the "financial services and wealth management industry" requires a Junior Developer with 2 - 3 years relevant experience. This position is based in Sandton.Matric is essential Related programming Certificates / Diplomas / Qualifications...

Senior Power BI Developer

Join an esteemed global leader in the mining sector, renowned for its pioneering technologies and unwavering commitment to sustainable practices. We are currently seeking a seasoned Senior Power BI Developer to spearhead our data visualization initiatives at our...

Snr C#.NET Core Full-Stack Developer

JOB OVERVIEW / ROLE PURPOSE: As a C# Full Stack Developer, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining the existing systems.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Qualifications: IT Diploma or Degree in Computer Science OR Relevant QualificationExperience & Skills:...

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