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.

Young SA scientists shine at Regeneron ISEF

South African young scientists made a remarkable impression by securing both a Special Award and a Community Award at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). The Regeneron ISEF was held at the Los Angeles Convention Centre from 11 to 17 May...

Homeowners should brr … ace for winter electricity bills

Homeowners could be paying some 60% more on their electricity bill this winter due to the triple threat of winter tariffs, the introduction of the new Eskom electricity tariffs for 2024/2025, and a sharp rise in energy usage during the chilly months. So, while the...

Slow Q4 but tablets see solid growth for 2021

Worldwide tablet shipments reached 46-million units during the fourth quarter of 2021 (4Q21), posting a decline for the second time since the pandemic began in 2020. Shipments declined 11,9% year over year in 4Q21 as demand slowed, according to preliminary data from...

SA-born artist aims to make massive NFT sale

South African-born artist and engineer, Conor Mccreedy has embarked on an ambitious non-fungible token (NFT) project whereby a 2m x 2m oil painting of the moon produced will be divided into 900 squares, each with an Ethereum token, through collaboration with a private...

Legal and compliance issues will extend beyond Covid in 2022

Gartner has identified four emerging risk trends that legal and compliance should anticipate over the next two years. These trends will determine the significance of legal, compliance and privacy risks to organisational objectives and the demand for new legal and...

Labour shortages add to constrained semiconductor supply

With Covid-19 continuing to impact the global economy, the semiconductor market continues to experience uneven shortages and tight supply. The general theme for semiconductors in 2021 was shortages in mature process technology nodes. International Data Corporation...

Electric car shipments to hit 6m in 2022

In 2022, 6-million electric cars (battery electric and plug-in hybrid) will be shipped, up from 4-million in 2021, according to a new forecast by Gartner. “At COP26 in November 2021, the Zero Emission Vehicle Transition Council agreed that vehicle manufacturers...

Fewer illicit cyber transactions despite financial crime increase

Reported fraud across the financial services industry in Africa has spiked, particularly in South Africa. Despite this, there has been a decline in illicit crypto transactions according to Chainalysis. This is the word from Eva Crouwel, head of financial crime at...

NASA aims to tame the sonic boom

NASA hopes the ban on commercial supersonic flight over land can be lifted by replacing the loud sonic boom with a softer sonic “thump". A sonic boom happens when the shock waves from an object traveling through the air faster than the speed of sound merge together...

2021 smartphone shipments were healthy despite poor Q4

Worldwide smartphone shipments declined year over year in the fourth quarter of 2021 (4Q21) marking the second straight quarter of negative growth. But, despite a challenging second half of the year, full-year shipments still grew thanks to a strong first half....

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DynaTech launches Smart City app

The eThekwini Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal will be the first of what is expected to be many public sector entities that will benefit from DynaTech's brand new “Smart City” mobile application. The “Smart City” app is designed to integrate a range of services offered...

Embed analytics in the fabric of companies

High performance analytics (HPA) can deliver a massive competitive advantage for organisations. But to reap the benefits, HPA has to become an intrinsic part of the way a company works. It is vital to understand the HPA lifecycle to understand why once-off processes...

Adapt IT wins Oracle award

Following on from the positive trading statement issued by Adapt IT on 28 July 2014, indicating that the JSE listed technology solutions provider is expecting to see an increase in headline earnings per share (HEPS) by between 50% and 60% for the year ended 30 June...

The future of workflow

In the last 20 years, workflow has been significantly influenced by three technological growth phases, and these evolutionary steps will continue to make an impact on how work is automated for years to come, says Richard Firth, chairman and CEO of MIP. The first...

Avaya named leader by Gartner

Avaya has announced that it has been positioned in the Leaders Quadrant in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications for 2014. This is the sixth consecutive year that Avaya has been placed in the Leaders Quadrant and recognized as an industry player in the...

Facebook Messenger privacy issues

Users of the iPhone and Android versions of Facebook’s app will have found that, when trying to get into messenger, they are directed to download a second app, Messenger that will allow you person-to-person messages. This has left many users in a bind, as without...

Making the most of a CCTV solution

CCTV surveillance is becoming an increasingly popular addition to the security portfolios of both business and home users. The presence of CCTV not only acts as a deterrent for many would-be intruders, it also gives users themselves additional peace of mind that their...

Datameer signs partnership with MDM

Master Data Management (MDM) has signed a distribution agreement with Datameer, providing an end-to-end big data analytics application purpose-built for Hadoop to the Southern African market. This type of solution is essential for companies considering or embarking on...

BMi rolls out QlikView solution

BMi, a primary market research firm, initially adopted QlikView to streamline its financial reporting. Soon after, it discovered the tool’s true value for its business – an uncanny ability to link multiple data sets onto a single uniform platform. As a result, the...

Jasco launches generator sets

Jasco Power is offering generator sets of 10kVA to 1200kVA that can be purpose built to suit any businesses requirements. In operation for 12 months and with a goal of taking a 20% market share in the highly competitive generator market space within the next year,...

Developer – Front-End at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client stands out as a recognised expert in automation technology, earning prestigious accolades for their innovative approach. Through the utilisation of state-of-the-art technology, they have positioned themselves as a prominent figure in global...

Senior Data Specialist

"Join us as a Senior Data Analyst/Specialist and drive strategic insights that shape the future of entertainment. Elevate your career with Africa's leading entertainment company - where innovation meets analytics!" Qualifications/Experience Required: Degree in...

Software Support Engineer T1

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a prominent player in CRM and Contact Centre solutions within the Southern African region, is known for its utilization of cutting-edge technology to serve an enthusiastic customer base. They are currently in search of a First Line Support...

Business Analyst (CPT/JHB Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A strategic-thinking Business Analyst looking for an opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of students from disadvantaged backgrounds, and be part of a collaborative and dynamic team, is sought by our client, an EdTech company. You will take...

Junior ICT Support Technician – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Our client, a prominent national brand, based in Port Elizabeth is currently looking to employ a Junior ICT Support Technician. An awesome career opportunity awaits you!Requirements:Minimum of a Higher Certificate / Occupational Certificate Level 5 (NQF Level 5) in...

Senior Data Specialist – Gauteng Johannesburg

"Join us as a Senior Data Analyst/Specialist and drive strategic insights that shape the future of entertainment. Elevate your career with Africa's leading entertainment company - where innovation meets analytics!" Qualifications/Experience Required: Degree in...

Software Support Engineer T1 – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a prominent player in CRM and Contact Centre solutions within the Southern African region, is known for its utilization of cutting-edge technology to serve an enthusiastic customer base. They are currently in search of a First Line Support...

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