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...

Partnering, AI can help combat insurance fraud

Partnering is vital for insurers to ensure they are able to effectively combat fraud. This is one of the messages to come out of the Insurance Crime Bureau (ICB) conference, held under the theme of "Breaking Barriers & Building Bridges for the Future". It saw more...

Microprocessor market on track for $196,5-billion by 2030

The global microprocessor market size is projected to reach $196,5-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8,2% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Moreover, the global microprocessor market volume is projected to reach 3,9-billion units...

Annual compliance training will be cut in half by 2025

By 2025, corporate compliance departments will reduce annual compliance training by 50%, displacing costs in favor of embedded workflow-based controls to guide employees, according to Gartner. "Many compliance leaders are dissatisfied with the effectiveness of their...

WASPIES Awards recognise innovation, excellence

The Wireless Application Service Providers' Association (WASPA) held its inaugural WASPIES Awards, celebrating members that have made stellar contributions to the industry over the last year. WASPA was formed in 2004 to serve as a self-regulatory body with a mandate...

Password reset notification scams are still with us

Most online services have a built-in security system that alerts an employee when it detects "unusual" activity on their account. For example, services send notifications about attempts to reset the phone number and e-mail address linked to the account, or the...

Global supply shortages drive Africa’s smartphone shipments down

Newly released data from IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker shows that Africa's overall mobile phone market suffered a year-on-year (YoY) decline of 11,3% in Q4 2021 to total 48,6-million units. The feature phone market was down 14,3% to 27,1-million...

What the Ukraine war means for emerging markets

Emerging markets will be impacted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but the scope and scale differs by market. By Tom Wilson, head of emerging market equities at Schroders Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine on 24 February, the pace of escalation has been rapid. Not...

SMEs face biggest risk of fraud losses

It is vital for South African businesses to take the right steps to protect their operations from potentiality catastrophic financial loss. This is the word from Jurgen Hellweg, CEO of Western National Insurance, who says that small-and-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)...

All industries set to increase AI spend

Spending on artificial intelligence in the US will grow to $120-billion by 2025, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26% over the 2021-2025 forecast period. Moreover, all 19 US industries profiled in the latest Worldwide Artificial Intelligence...

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Porsche, BlackBerry announce new smartphone

Porsche Design and BlackBerry have announced the new Porsche Design P’9983 smartphone from BlackBerry. The luxury P’9983 smartphone combines the unique stylish design of the iconic and timeless Porsche Design brand with the fluid and effortless productivity experience...

Orange offers M2M geolocation

The new machine to machine (M2M) worldwide geolocation offering from Orange Business Services provides realtime location tracking of corporate assets and equipment anywhere in the world via cellular networks, regardless of the operator. Enterprises can choose either...

10 factors driving mobile payment adoption

South African consumers have been caught up in a whirl of excitement around mobile payment solutions with the launch of no fewer than three major players: FlickPay, Snapscan and Zapper. While each of the services offers something slightly different to consumers and...

Absa launches Features Store

Existing and future Absa customers now have the opportunity to fully customise and build their own transactional banking accounts according to their needs and budgets, while enjoying a wealth of lifestyle features. The Absa Features Store intends to make the lives of...

Research Unit wins Cape Talk award

Leather goods manufacturer Research Unit has beaten stiff competition from 30 finalists to win the Cape Talk 567 Small Business Awards with Sage One, powered by Sage Pastel and Sage VIP. The runner-ups are confectionery maker Sweet Temptations Toffees and upmarket...

WAPA announces new leadership

The Wireless Access Providers’ Association (WAPA) held its AGM on Thursday, 18 September 2014, at the iWeek Conference in Johannesburg. WAPA’s primary objective is to promote the growth of the wireless industry by facilitating self-regulation, promoting best...

Access to services drives mobile uptake

While much has been said about the mobile opportunity on the African continent, there are still a number of issues inhibiting progress. These include the cost of bandwidth, the availability of WiFi and of course the availability of affordable smartphones. This is the...

Voice recording via VoIP

“Please note that this call may be recorded” is an all-too-familiar message to anyone who has ever called a business before. Call recording is not just done by call centres anymore. Many businesses in various regulated industries, such as financial institutions like...

WD introduces Ae line of hard drives

WD has announced its innovative WD Ae line of hard drives designed for the unique operating characteristics of the emerging archive tier within web-scale data centres. Built on a platform to achieve optimal TCO, WD Ae hard drives utilise the lowest possible power...

VMware announces data centres solutions

VMware, the global leader in virtualisation and cloud infrastructure, has announced the general availability of VMware NSX 6.1, VMware vCenter Site Recovery Manager 5.8, VMware vCloud Suite 5.8, VMware vRealize Operations Insight, VMware vRealize Suite 6, and VMware...

Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:This award winning software company has offices in the US, UK and South Africa. You will join a talented team of curious, creative and driven individuals who are dedicated to empowering organisations to overcome various business challenges using their...

Senior Front End Developer

FULLY REMOTE Senior Front-end developer - HPC & Cloud Solutions Are you creative, resourceful, curious and seeking technology and business firsts? Are looking for an exciting career in cloud software development? ?Would you like to work at a publicly traded global...

Data Engineer

Data Engineer Our client is seeking a skilled Big Data Architect to design, implement, and maintain robust architectures for handling large datasets. Your role will involve developing data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with data analysts to meet...

PROJECT MANAGER

Skills and Experience: At least 4 - 5 years in a Project Management role.Experience in working directly with clients and a demonstrated track record ofbuilding relationships with client Senior and C-Suite management will be beneficial.Experience working within a...

IT Support Technician (Onsite) PTA

ENVIRONMENT:A vibrant HealthTech firm located in Pretoria is on the lookout for an IT Support Technician fluent in Afrikaans, with a requirement to work onsite. The primary responsibility entails installing and providing support for hardware and software used by GXQ...

Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:This award winning software company has offices in the US, UK and South Africa. You will join a talented team of curious, creative and driven individuals who are dedicated to empowering organisations to overcome various business challenges using their...

Senior Front End Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

FULLY REMOTE Senior Front-end developer - HPC & Cloud Solutions Are you creative, resourceful, curious and seeking technology and business firsts? Are looking for an exciting career in cloud software development? ?Would you like to work at a publicly traded global...

Data Engineer – Remote Remote

Data Engineer Our client is seeking a skilled Big Data Architect to design, implement, and maintain robust architectures for handling large datasets. Your role will involve developing data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with data analysts to meet...

PROJECT MANAGER – Gauteng Menlyn

Skills and Experience: At least 4 - 5 years in a Project Management role.Experience in working directly with clients and a demonstrated track record ofbuilding relationships with client Senior and C-Suite management will be beneficial.Experience working within a...

IT Support Technician (Onsite) PTA – Gauteng Pretoria

ENVIRONMENT:A vibrant HealthTech firm located in Pretoria is on the lookout for an IT Support Technician fluent in Afrikaans, with a requirement to work onsite. The primary responsibility entails installing and providing support for hardware and software used by GXQ...

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