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...

Load shedding relief raises manufacturing sentiment

Confidence among local manufacturers has reached the best level in two years. This is according to the Q2 Absa Manufacturing Survey, which showed that business confidence rose 7 points to 28 during the quarter. "Over the last few years, manufacturers' confidence...

Boom period ahead for e-commerce

The global e-commerce market will reach $83,26-trillion by 2030 with a CAGR of 18,9% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. The market has grown substantially due to the increasing popularity of omnichannel retailing in which companies...

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....

Chinese smartphone market defies supply chain disruptions, soft demand

According to the IDC Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, 329,3-million smartphones shipped in China in 2021, with a year-on-year (YoY) growth of 1,1%. In 4Q21, the market declined 3,5% YoY to 83,4-million shipments, which were mainly supported by the launch of...

Verification becomes critical as digital identity revenue soars

A new study from Juniper Research has found that revenue for digital identity vendors will exceed $53-billion globally in 2026, doubling from $26-billion in 2021. Digital identity revenue includes third-party and civic identity apps, centralised identity schemes, and...

Confront these labour market inequities to retain talent

As the Great Resignation continues to affect the ability of organisations to hire, employers must address three inequities that may harm their ability to retain current top talent, according to Gartner. According to a Gartner survey of 3,000 candidates conducted in...

Automated technology could be used to monitor ocean pollution

A new project from the University of Cape Town's (UCT) Department of Electrical Engineering hopes to identify sources of pollution in our waters through automated technology. Led by Professor Amit Kumar Mishra as the principal investigator, along with Associate...

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Nigeria’s M2M adoption grows

While the uptake of machine-to-machine (M2M) technologies is currently limited in Nigeria, improving data-transfer speeds will play a key role in driving future adoption of the concept, according to the latest insights gleaned from IDC’s Annual Enterprise...

Rugged computers are more than just tough

Even professional users of rugged laptops, tablets and smartphones, are sometimes unsure of what defines a “rugged computer” and how the various tests to validate ruggedness are carried out. A truly rugged computer is so much more than just a normal computer wrapped...

BPM-SOA can improve government services

Prior to Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality’s decision to approach Software AG for a business process management (BPM) and service-oriented architecture (SOA) solution, the government entity for Gauteng faced various challenges. The municipality’s 20 Customer Care...

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 unveiled

Red Hat has announced the general availability of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7, the latest major release of the company’s flagship platform. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 not only lays the foundation for the open hybrid cloud and serves enterprise workloads across...

Fujitsu expands LIFEBOOK E notebook range

Fujitsu has announced two new LIFEBOOK E Series notebooks with interchangeable components, aiming to reduce complexity in managing enterprise computing environments. The new models refresh Fujitsu’s convenient family concept which has proven popular with enterprises...

Attix5 announce DynamicRestore

Johannesburg and Stellenbosch based backup and recovery solution specialist, Attix5, has announced the launch of DynamicRestore, a revolutionary, instantaneous, cloud-based disaster recovery solution, at the Cloud World Forum conference and exhibition in London....

Huawei wins award at Cloud Africa forum

Huawei has been named the winner of the prestigious Best Business Application Cloud Platform Award for its FusionCube cloud solution at the Cloud Africa World Forum held at the Maslow Hotel, in Johannesburg. The Cloud World Forum Africa is the continent’s largest...

Veeam Cloud Connect available soon

Veeam Software has announced that Veeam Cloud Connect, part of the new Veeam Availability Suite v8, which will be generally available in Q3, 2014. The new functionality gives service providers a direct pipeline to benefit from the Veeam ecosystem, which includes over...

Gemalto launches mobile identity solution

Gemalto has announced that its LinqUs Mobile ID platform, compliant with the guidelines set by the GSMA Mobile Connect initiative, is now available for commercial launch. The solution allows mobile operators to offer all subscribers an unprecedented, single means of...

Data analytics transforms business

Today, every interaction with their customers is recorded and collected by businesses and stored for future use. More and more, companies are trying to find ways to translate these interactions into actionable insights, or data analytics. Gerald Naidoo, CEO of Logikal...

Java / C# Developer (Bloemfontein Onsite) – Free State Bloemfontein

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is all about bringing together the awesome talent of the Free State and blending it with global expertise to power up their local scene. Right now, they're on the hunt for a Java / C# Developer to join their team. If you've got a BSc in Computer...

Jnr – Mid Software Test Analyst (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications as the next Jnr – Mid Software Test Analyst sought by a provider of Enterprise Management, Media, Accounting and Business Intelligence applications to join its team. Your...

Python Developer

Are you passionate about developing innovative solutions using Python? We're looking for a skilled Python Developer to join our team. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with a diverse team of professionals, and...

Quality food system administrator at Rhodes Food Group

Maintenance and administration of the Food Safety and Quality Management System and Document Control. Responsibilities: Food Safety & Quality Systems Documentation: Reviewing the policies and procedures, work instructions and related food safety and quality...

Python Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Are you passionate about developing innovative solutions using Python? We're looking for a skilled Python Developer to join our team. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with a diverse team of professionals, and...

Full Stack Developer

At iOCO, we're more than just a company; we're a dynamic team committed to pioneering solutions that matter, driving business agility, and ensuring digital resilience for our clients. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Full Stack Web Developer to join our...

Project Manager IT

Snr Supply Chain PMHybrid - 2 days on-site in Cape Town (candidate must be Cape Town-based or willing to relocate)Contract: 4-5 months with renewal (long term project) We are seeking an experienced Senior Supply Chain Project Manager to join our dynamic team. This...

Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

At iOCO, we're more than just a company; we're a dynamic team committed to pioneering solutions that matter, driving business agility, and ensuring digital resilience for our clients. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Full Stack Web Developer to join our...

Project Manager IT – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Snr Supply Chain PMHybrid - 2 days on-site in Cape Town (candidate must be Cape Town-based or willing to relocate)Contract: 4-5 months with renewal (long term project) We are seeking an experienced Senior Supply Chain Project Manager to join our dynamic team. This...

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