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...

AI could be key to achieving global connectivity

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to help bring online the 2,6-billion people still not connected to the Internet, according to The State of Broadband 2024 from the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development. The first part of the Broadband Commission...

Audit anxiety signals digital shortfalls

Just one in four IT decision-makers (ITDMs) feels very confident in the lead-up to an audit - with respondents to new research from Canon Europe highlighting concerns over their organisations' information and data management processes. The results of the survey of 1...

Business printer revenue overtakes consumer as offices reopen

Revenue sales through distribution of business printers across Europe have remained significantly higher than those of consumer devices in January thanks to the strong performance of Laser SFPs, according to new data from market intelligence organisation Context....

LG to close solar panel business

Following approval by its board of directors, LG Electronics has decided to close down its solar panel business. The decision comes as uncertainties in the global solar panel business continue to increase due to a variety of contributing factors, including the...

Challenges and opportunities in data protection

Kathy Gibson is at Techscape 2022 - Covid-19 wasn’t the only challenge we lived through in 2021: supply chain issues, chip shortages, an upsurge in cybercrime, and the July riots all had a major impact on South African companies and the way they work. Kate Mollett,...

Data backup and protection gets smart

Kathy Gibson is at Techscape 2022 - The many risks associated with IT are driving companies to look for smarter backup and data protection systems. It’s no secret that cybercrime is seeing a massive increase, says Hayden Sadler, country manager: South Africa at...

Africa to register mild economic growth in 2022

After being the slowest growing region in 2021, Africa will register mild growth in 2022 (+3.5%) as vaccination rates will remain very low (32% in the overall continent but only 4% in Sub-Saharan Africa) according to the Allianz Economic Outlook report Don't Look Up....

Africa sees decline in mobile malware

While analysing the threat landscape of African countries, Kaspersky experts saw a steady decline in attacks on mobile devices in the region as cybercriminals consolidated their efforts to focus on more complicated, dangerous and profitable threats instead. These and...

Making the Internet a safer place

Microsoft South Africa shared the findings of the organisation's latest Digital Civility Index (DCI) and facilitated discussions about how people can work together to promote safer, healthier, and more respectful online interactions for teenagers and adults alike at...

South Africans unaware of how their data is collected by Facebook

In April 2018, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg confirmed that the social network collects data from people online even if they don't have a Facebook account. Even though this might sound like old news, research by the leading virtual private network NordVPN shows that a...

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Manufacturers must use lead generation

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AutoSwitch speeds up fast food transactions

A new AutoSwitch card payment system, by Standard Bank and its partner African Resonance, is set to reduce operating costs, speed up transactions and provide merchants with a full transactional reconciliation facility that is integrated with till points. The...

College invests in Adapt IT ITS Integrator 3

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Orange and TAPcheck join forces

TAPcheck specialises in the production and distribution of healthcare and wellness products. Thanks to the integration and hosting of its healthcare and wellness applications on the Orange Business Services Flexible Computing platform, TAPcheck is now in a position to...

Fujitsu enhances Eternus DX S3

Fujitsu enables storage professionals to provide and maintain excellent service levels to lines of business even when facing exponential data growth. The latest enhancements of the Eternus DX S3 systems, in combination with the new version or Eternus SF V16.1 storage...

Get help for rising DDoS threats

The number of cyber threats is growing, but most enterprises still feel unprepared to deal with them. The answer lies in expert assistance and formalised plans, says Networks Unlimited. Anton Jacobsz, MD of Arbor Networks distributor Networks Unlimited, says while...

Businesses must grow customer centricity

While the past decade has been known for its technology-evolution and increased pace of business, it has not quite achieved its focus and success in terms of customer centricity. Quinton Pienaar, CEO of Agilitude, Africa’s first Salesforce.com reseller, says that this...

AccTech Systems wins Microsoft awards

Microsoft has honoured the highest-performing Microsoft Dynamics partners for demonstrating exceptional levels of growth while delivering innovative solutions that have helped their customers drive their businesses forward. This was done during the recognition...

Qlik introduces Qlik Sense

Qlik has introduced Qlik Sense Desktop, a free version of its next-generation data visualisation application that delivers a simple drag-and-drop interface for business users to rapidly create interactive visualisations, reports, and dashboards. Qlik Sense Desktop is...

Maintaining optimal UC performance

The enterprise work environment has changed dramatically. Long gone are the days when business was confined to desktop PCs and a 9-to-5 working day. Today, the explosion of online, social and mobile technologies has paved the way for a 24/7 global workplace, with the...

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My client is seeking a seasoned Solutions Architect with integrations and systems experience to develop and maintain the focus area (domain) architecture and design for specific business functional/technical area. This is a 12-month contract.Job Purpose:Develops and...

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A fast-growing international consultancy building bespoke software to create digital transformation solutions for a wide variety of corporate clients requires a Senior C# ASP.Net Developer. The candidate will be required to develop software and applications using C#,...

Business Analyst

Seeking a savvy Sherlock Holmes of banking and payments! If you have a knack for deciphering financial mysteries and a flair for analysing trends, join us as a Business Analyst. Your expertise will be the key to unlocking success in the fast-paced world of finance!...

Adobe Experience Developer at Accenture

We are seeking an accomplished and dynamic individual to fill the role of a AEM Developer within our company. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in Development (i.e. successfully building and leading cross-functional teams while driving innovation...

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My client is seeking a seasoned Solutions Architect with integrations and systems experience to develop and maintain the focus area (domain) architecture and design for specific business functional/technical area. This is a 12-month contract.Job Purpose:Develops and...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Seeking a savvy Sherlock Holmes of banking and payments! If you have a knack for deciphering financial mysteries and a flair for analysing trends, join us as a Business Analyst. Your expertise will be the key to unlocking success in the fast-paced world of finance!...

Adobe Experience Developer at Accenture – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking an accomplished and dynamic individual to fill the role of a AEM Developer within our company. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in Development (i.e. successfully building and leading cross-functional teams while driving innovation...

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A leader in the financial and Investments space is looking for Developers to join their dynamic team. As a Full Stack Developer, you will be required to utilise various development languages to build and maintain robust applications. You will also be responsible for...

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Web Developer (Full Stack Python Django Developer) - Hybrid position Excellent opportunity with highly reputable financial services firm! About the job:This new vacancy has been created within our client's IT Development team based at their Cape Town office. The role...

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