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...

ACSA sets sights on air cargo growth in Africa

Despite facing challenges such as high fuel prices and limited connectivity within the continent and with the rest of the world, Africa's air cargo traffic is set for growth in the coming years, especially on the back of a projected rise in trade. Data released by the...

Full-time in-office working would drive parents to new jobs

New research among working parents has found that three-quarters (74%) would look for a new job if they were asked to travel to a central office five days a week. The study, undertaken by International Workplace Group among more than 1 000 parents in hybrid working...

Massive growth for AR/VR headset shipments

The worldwide market for augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) headsets grew 92,1% year over year in 2021 with shipments reaching 11,2-million units, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly AR/VR Headset Tracker....

Improved user experiences drive smart home demand

The Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) smart home devices market saw its value increase 21,6% year on year in value last year, according to International Data Corporation (IDC). The global technology research and consulting firm's newly-updated Worldwide Quarterly...

How sales leaders should respond to Russia-Ukraine war

Chief sales officers (CSOs) play an important role in an organisation's response efforts to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and there are three immediate actions CSOs should prioritise, according to Gartner. CSOs play an important role in ensuring commercial efforts are...

Consumer credit card rewards set to boom

A new study from Juniper Research has found that the value of global consumer credit card rewards will exceed $108-billion by 2026, rising from $92-billion in 2022. This 15% growth will be driven by an increase in the adoption of co-branded credit cards by retailers...

2021 was a good year for industrial printer shipments

New data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Industrial Printer Tracker shows that industrial printer shipments grew 3,2% in the fourth quarter of 2021 (4Q21) compared to the previous quarter. For the full year 2021, worldwide shipments...

More IPs needed for European telcos to accelerate 5G adoption

European telecommunication service providers are being pushed to pick up the pace regarding 5G adoption. However, the next-gen technology requires immense data capacity and transmission speeds, thus setting up the new infrastructure is no easy task for telcos. Ignas...

TransUnion confirms customer data is at risk

Credit bureau TransUnion has confirmed that customer data is at risk following a recent security breach.. The company says a criminal third party obtained access to a TransUnio"We have received an extortion demand and it will not be paid," TransUnion says in a...

More News Today

Gumtree Automotive launches management tool

Gumtree Automotive has announced the launch of a new inventory and ad management system that will “change the game” for car dealerships in the country. The system known as the Gumtree Automotive Inventory Tool (GAIT) is modelled on what proved to be a highly...

Protecting yourself from cloud service leaks

Anonymous hackers (or perhaps a single person) who somehow obtained explicit photos of various Hollywood celebrities, including many A-listers, like Jennifer Lawrence, and then publicised this material on the Internet, made many recent headlines. Kaspersky Lab says...

A regulatory checklist for SMEs

If you’re running a small business, you might feel overwhelmed by the many regulatory bodies and requirements in South Africa. From labour laws and tax regulations to municipal bylaws, health and safety regulations and consumer protection laws, you’ll be spending a...

Dac Systems markets Nintex mobile release

Dac Systems is proud to market the Nintex Mobile version 3.0 release, the latest offering from Nintex which is now available for Office365’s SharePoint Online and promises the mobile user a new level of experience and connectivity. Nintex is the largest Independent...

The emergence of open source software

One of the biggest and most important trends coming to the fore in the technology industry is the rise of open source software (OSS). Although the use of OSS is relatively new to South African enterprises, it is being adopted more and more by local businesses who are...

Create an impression during job interviews

It has been said many times over, but the unavoidable truth in business is that job seekers that make it to the face-to-face interview stage are evaluated from the time they enter a room and, if they are lucky, a little while after they leave. HR and recruitment...

Ukuvuma boosts corporate security

Ukuvuma Solutions, a leading ICT consultancy and systems development specialist, has developed a comprehensive security and intelligent threat management system to help businesses strengthen the protection of their assets against an unwavering onslaught of attacks....

Yellowfin 7.1 analytics platform launches

Global business intelligence (BI) and analytics software vendor, Yellowfin, has launched the latest version of its BI platform, Yellowfin 7.1. Enhancements in Yellowfin 7.1 concentrated on extending three core technical areas, by boosting Location Intelligence...

LG Curved Ultra-HD TV goes on sale

First shown to the public at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January, the 105-inch Curved Ultra-HD TV from LG Electronics (LG) recently became available for pre-orders in South Korea.  With a resolution of over 11-million pixels (5 120 x 2 160) and CinemaScope...

Gemalto unveils comprehensive hub service

Gemalto has introduced its Allynis Trusted Services Hub, a turnkey business service that enables financial institutions, enterprises, transport operators and more generally all digital service providers to benefit from a single connection in order to securely deploy...

SAP ABAP Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg

Leading global organization is seeking seasoned ABAP professionals with several years' working experience. You will provide technical solutions to the needs of stakeholders by interpreting business requirements, defining technical tasks, engineers' quality software,...

Business Analyst

We've partnered with a leading Financial Service Provider in the retail industry, and we're on the lookout for a talented Business Analyst to join their dynamic team. If you're a seasoned Business Analyst with a passion for project management, this opportunity is for...

Intermediate Tester

My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for an Intermediate Tester to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Experience Test PlanningTest AnalysisTest PreparationTest ExecutionTest ReportingDefect LoggingDefect...

Business Analyst (ILS) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Senior Automation Tester LW2544

Testing of Type Approval Management features via automation. Collaborate with team, system analysis, design, development, and testing for their assigned technical products or applications within the context of an agile/DevOps delivery model. Automation of Frontend,...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria North

Be part of a growing organization that insists that, if work isn't fun then you're doing it wrong. The IT team is young, dynamic and passionate.We are looking for a Business Analyst with 3+ years' experience within an environment using SCRUM / KANBAN as...

Cyber Security Specialist (12 month contract) – Gauteng Primrose

Our client is looking for a Cyber Security Specialist for a 12 month contract based in the East Rand. The incumbment will determine who requires access to which information & Plan, coordinate, and implement information security programs.Determine who requires...

SAP ABAP Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg

Leading global organization is seeking seasoned ABAP professionals with several years' working experience. You will provide technical solutions to the needs of stakeholders by interpreting business requirements, defining technical tasks, engineers' quality software,...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Edenburg

We've partnered with a leading Financial Service Provider in the retail industry, and we're on the lookout for a talented Business Analyst to join their dynamic team. If you're a seasoned Business Analyst with a passion for project management, this opportunity is for...

Intermediate Tester – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for an Intermediate Tester to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Experience Test PlanningTest AnalysisTest PreparationTest ExecutionTest ReportingDefect LoggingDefect...

View more career listings on our Careers Section