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...

Healthcare information system market set to hit $1,09trn

The global healthcare information system market is anticipated to reach $1,095-trillion by 2030 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 13,32% during the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Government initiatives have boosted the market...

Tech firms dominate US patents in AI

More than half of US patents filed on artificial intelligence (AI) are held by computer and phone makers, according to new research from Stocklytics.com. The analyst firm says that companies in this sector account for 30 028 out of the 52 841 patents granted to date -...

Altron sells document solutions unit

Altron Document Solutions, which has represented Xerox in the southern Africa region for decades, has been sold by parent company Altron to Xerotech, a subsidiary of Bi-Africa Investment Holdings. "Altron is selling this business so we can focus on the core ICT...

Hardcopy peripherals take a knock

The worldwide hardcopy peripherals (HCP) market saw unit shipments decline 17,6% year on year to 22,3-million units in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Hardcopy Peripherals Tracker. Shipment value was also down 12,3% for the same...

National Water Week – an opportunity to tap into new standards

South Africa can significantly improve water and energy efficiency by aligning its tap labelling programme with international standards, according to a new study released ahead of next week's National Water Week. The week aims to raise awareness and call to action...

The time is right for businesses to move into the metaverse

Organisations should start thinking about their metaverse strategies now, as the new paradigm advances quickly and inevitably. According to Accenture's Technology Vision 2022, the "Metaverse Continuum" - a spectrum of digitally enhanced worlds, realities and business...

South Africans are most worried about identity theft

As more payments are made online, new research from global analytics software firm FICO suggests that South Africans are concerned about fraudsters using their information to hijack their financial personas. When asked about what fraud practices concern them the most,...

Your data could be more exposed than you think

Check Point Research (CPR) has found sensitive data from mobile applications unprotected and available to anyone with a browser. By searching "VirusTotal", CPR found 2 113 mobile applications whose databases were unprotected in the cloud and exposed, all throughout...

How to spot misinformation

During uncertain times, such as the current Ukraine-Russia war, clashes are happening not only for territorial gains, but for public opinion as well. Misinformation has been a worrying issue long before the advent of the internet, but the technology has made the...

Cell C to be restructured, refinanced

Blue Label has concluded a non-binding term sheet with Cell C and various Cell C financial stakeholders, whereby Cell C will be restructured and refinanced. The purpose of this is to deleverage Cell C's balance sheet, providing it with liquidity with which to operate...

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Huawei has launched Ascend Mate7 at Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin (IFA) 2014, featuring a big 6-inch screen with FHD display for enhanced entertainment viewing, a slimmer 7,9mm body for increased comfort, a more powerful octa-core chipset for superior...

Alcatel Onetouch, Avicii form partnership

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Securicom Messaging offers rich USSD

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It’s time to take encryption seriously

Just like backup is something every business owner knows has to be done right but often isn't, data encryption is emerging as another essential requirement which is routinely ignored. And just like backup, many business owners find themselves shutting the stable door...

Aqua acquires Applogix

Aqua, a full service digital agency, has announced that is has acquired Applogix, a leading marketing and e-commerce technology company in South Africa. “The acquisition of Applogix is a strategic move that demonstrates our commitment to providing our clients with a...

Sharp introduces Polaris Pro MFP

Sharp Middle East and Africa has announced the launch of its new flagship multi-function printer (MFP), Polaris Pro, in South Africa. The colour print-on-demand powerhouse, built for full-scale advanced light production, will enable medium-to-large enterprises to...

Galdon Data wins Kathea award

Galdon Data, part of the First Technology Holdings, has announced that it has received the Emerging Partner Award for 2014 from Kathea Communications Solutions. “Being the first recipient of this award from Kathea is to us a fitting culmination for the commitment and...

Merck adopts e-learning solutions

Merck, the world’s oldest pharmaceutical and chemical company has started its second year of its five year project to provide European Accredited Clinical Diabetes Management course for medical and pharmacy students in African Universities by introducing e-learning....

Liebherr invests in artisan training

The Liebherr Academy, a social responsibility initiative of Liebherr-Africa, has invested R25-million in a seven year training programme, which is due to be completed by the end of the year. The training was conducted on behalf of Liebherr by black empowered training...

Samsung announces first B2B tablet

Samsung Electronics South Africa unveiled the Galaxy Tab Active, Samsung’s first tablet built specifically for business, applying Samsung’s trusted mobile leadership and people-inspired innovation philosophy to the workplace. The next step in Samsung’s legacy of...

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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...

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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...

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