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...

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...

Network security growth stalls as industry shifts to cloud

The network security market saw a modest single-digit revenue growth in Q1 2024 reaching $5,5-billion, according to Dell'Oro Group. This muted growth, down from double-digits a year ago was driven by a significant decline in hardware-based solutions and a contrasting...

WHO stands with Neil Young as he exits Spotify

Musician Neil Young, who this week demanded that his music be removed from Spotify, has received support from the World Health Organisation. Young issued an ultimatum to the music streaming service after a Joe Rogan podcast on Spotify interviewed anti-vax icon Dr...

Huawei to launch integrated office products

Kathy Gibson reports - Huawei will launch new office products in South Africa over the coming months, adding laptops and printers to its existing monitor, tablet and smartphone line-up. Sun Jun, GM: Huawei Consumer Business Group, says the products will enable...

Acronis launches SA cloud data centre

Acronis has announced the availability of a new Acronis Cyber Cloud Data Centre in Johannesburg. One of the 111 new data centres being deployed wordwide by Acronis, the new facility gives service provider partners access to a full range of cyber protection solutions...

Dramatic changes at Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai

When a volcano in the South Pacific Kingdom of Tonga began erupting in late-December 2021 and then violently exploded in mid-January 2022, NASA scientist Jim Garvin and colleagues were unusually well positioned to study the events. Ever since new land rose above the...

Privacy is more important than ever for businesses

Privacy has become mission-critical, with 90% of respondents to Cisco's 2022 Data Privacy Benchmark Study considering it a business imperative. The survey shows that privacy investment continues to rise and organisations see a high return on investments from privacy...

6m electric cars set to ship this year

A significant 6-million electric cars (battery electric and plug-in hybrid) will be shipped in 2022, 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...

Covid put women at career disadvantage

Half of women working in technology believe the effects of Covid-19 have delayed their career progression, despite a similar percentage believing that much needed gender equality is more likely to be achieved through remote working structures. While lockdown life was...

Mohale: SA is at an important turning point

South Africa's current socio-economic realities, coupled with the results of the Zondo Commission's report on state capture, are telling characteristics of a 'failed state' - one that can only be pulled back from the precipice by decisive action and single-minded...

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Cape Office Machines wins BDS award

Stellenbosch-based Cape Office Machines has won Dealer of the Year Award from Xerox distributor Bytes Document Solutions. The award was presented at the 2014 Golden Globe Awards to recognise the company’s high achievers who have exceeded their targets and attained...

POPI will boost IT governance

The new Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act is going to force organisations to change their attitudes towards IT security. Data privacy which is built upon solid IT security practices will make real business sense very soon and South Africans are set to...

ETI offers employers a strategic opportunity

South African businesses of all sizes have a great opportunity to help address the country’s growing youth unemployment crisis while benefitting from a tax incentive by taking advantage of the Employment Tax Incentive (ETI). That’s the word from Rob Cooper, at tax...

East Africa the hub of economic developments

African economic development over the past decade has been remarkable, with Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy lauded as one of the fastest growing regions in the world. But, thanks to a significant lack of infrastructure, phase two of the continents’ economic...

Stratasys releases new 3D printing materials

Stratasys, a leading global provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, has released a previously announced extension to its range of flexible and rigid material options for the Objet500 Connex3 colour multi-material 3D printer. Hundreds of new...

Avaya caters to local SMEs’ UC needs

According to IDC, the global small-to-medium enterprise (SME) market is set to represent 52% of IT spending by 2016, with small enterprises one of the largest segments. To ignore this business segment would be folly, says Selvin Kristnen, MD of Avaya South Africa. “As...

Big business, govt must grow SME sector

Big business and government must work closely together to create a thriving small business economy if South Africa is to meet its real growth potential and create decent, sustainable jobs over the next five years. That’s according to Ivan Epstein, of Sage, who says...

High speed mobile WiFi from Huawei

Take advantage of LTE mobile broadband speeds and securely share your connection across a home, office or any other location with the Huawei E5372 LTE from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). This mobile WiFi hotspot boots up in just five seconds, enabling...

Fujitsu rated highly by channel partners

Fujitsu has announced that over 80% of its global resellers are either very satisfied or satisfied with the company and the commercial benefits offered by its SELECT Partner Programme, with satisfaction levels increasing at the higher Programme levels as close...

DCC offers Dell Latitude E6440 and E6540

Protecting sensitive and mission critical data is more important than ever. Safeguard your business’ most valuable asset while ensuring outstanding manageability with Dell reliability and powerful performance for workforce productivity with the Dell Latitude E6440 and...

APPLICATIONS ARCHITECT – Gauteng Centurion

To lead the design of an enterprise-wide application architecture as guided by the EA standards, procedures, and policies. Desired Skills: TOGAF Solution Architecture Integration Architecture Enterprise Architecture Solution Design EAI Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10...

Senior Full Stack Developer (PHP Javascript) – Gauteng Pretoria

An established telecommunications company in Pretoria East is looking for a quintessential full stack developer who has experience in designing databases, writing coherent and systematic backend systems, and implementing intricate frontend code in a large enterprise...

Data Analyst

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Analyst to join our financial services client based in Johannesburg for a 9-months contract role.What you will be doing:...

Support Engineer

Our client is seeking a talented Support Engineer to be a key part of their team. In this role, you'll support the Sales Staff in the tender process, assist the Services Workshop Manager in defining the scope of work, and oversee the technical management of contracts....

Systems Analyst

Duties & Responsibilities Identify potential or new solutions and assess them both for technical and business suitabilityParticipate in the design, configuration, testing and implementation of new systems and/or changes, including user training and supportEnsure...

Java Team Lead

Lead the java development team to new heights as a Java Team Lead. Harness your extensive Java expertise to guide and inspire a talented group of developers in delivering high-quality, scalable solutions. Drive innovation, foster collaboration, and ensure adherence to...

Data Analyst – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Analyst to join our financial services client based in Johannesburg for a 9-months contract role.What you will be doing:...

Support Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client is seeking a talented Support Engineer to be a key part of their team. In this role, you'll support the Sales Staff in the tender process, assist the Services Workshop Manager in defining the scope of work, and oversee the technical management of contracts....

Systems Analyst – Gauteng Centurion

Duties & Responsibilities Identify potential or new solutions and assess them both for technical and business suitabilityParticipate in the design, configuration, testing and implementation of new systems and/or changes, including user training and supportEnsure...

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