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...

Global telecom, network API spend set for 57% CAGR

Worldwide revenues for telecom and network APIs will reach $6,7-billion in 2028, according to a new forecast from International Data Corporation (IDC). This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 57,1% over the 2023-2028 forecast period. Worldwide market...

For the first time, smartphone sales overtake feature phones in Africa

Africa's smartphone market showed remarkable resilience in the face of macroeconomic challenges and forex issues in Q1 2024, with shipments increasing 17,9% year on year (YoY) to reach 20,2-million units. That's according to the latest insights from International Data...

Cyberattacks the biggest potential risk in 2022

Cyber perils are the biggest concern for companies globally, South Africa, Africa and Middle East and Nigeria in 2022. According to the Allianz Risk Barometer, the threat of ransomware attacks, data breaches or major IT outages worries companies even more than...

Global IT spend set for big increase in 2022

Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $4,5-trillion in 2022, an increase of 5,1% from 2021, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. Despite the potential impacts of the Omicron variant, economic recovery with high expectations for digital market prosperity...

Multicloud is here to stay – but there are challenges

Multicloud is currently the most commonly used deployment model and adoption will jump to 64% in the next three years. But the complexity of managing across cloud borders remains a major challenge for enterprises, with 87% of respondents to Nutanix's fourth global...

Investment shifts to alternative energy

By 2026, 50% of upstream capital projects will be mixed projects where investment in alternative energy exceeds that in hydrocarbon production, according to Gartner. IT leaders and CIOs will need to build fit-for-future competencies in the IT team by investing in the...

Governments set their sights on AI

Governments around the world are increasingly prioritising artificial intelligence (AI), as a new report by Oxford Insights shows. The 2021 Government AI Readiness Index ranks 160 countries by how prepared their governments are to use AI in public services. Nearly 40%...

McAfee, FireEye come together in Trellix

Symphony Technology Group (STG) has announced the launch of Trellix, a new business delivering extended detection and response (XDR) to organisations with a focus on accelerating technology innovation through machine learning and automation. Trellix emerges from the...

AARTO still in effect, says RTIA

The Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) has issued a statement noting the Pretoria High Court ruling on the constitutionality of the principal Administrative Adjudication of the Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act of 1998, and its subsequent Amendment Act of 2019....

Audi, GridCars add ultra-fast EV charging stations

Audi South Africa has announced a partnership with GridCars to install ultra-fast charging stations across the country, becoming the first electric vehicle brand to invest in this technology through publicly-accessible sites. The 150kW public chargers initiated by...

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WD My Cloud EX4 available from DCC

Get ahead of your data storage needs with up to 16Tb of Network Attached Storage (NAS) as well as personal cloud functionality with WD’s new My Cloud EX4 from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). The My Cloud EX4 is a high-performance, four-bay NAS for your...

Canon partners on scan-to-cloud capabilities

Canon Europe, world-leader in imaging solutions, is announcing that its partners can now offer Nuance Scan to Cloud software with its platform of imageRUNNER ADVANCE multi-functional devices (MFDs). The software allows organisations to automatically convert paper...

Pamoja promotes server hosting in the cloud

Scalability, flexibility, security and cost saving are just some of the benefits associated with a move from traditional on-premise servers to a cloud-based environment - and the business case for initiating the process is clear and strong. This is the view of...

Local businesses to see greater cloud cover

South Africa’s cloud services space has reached a new level. A reduction in the cost of data and reliability of data on fixed line and wireless media has driven more widespread utilisation of cloud services. Technology experts now believe the market has arrived at a...

Pitney Bowes South Africa offers MYpbVerify

South African consumers are relying more and more on credit. According to the National Credit Regulator (NCR), the number of credit-active consumers is now at 20,29-million, an increase of 0,4% compared to the previous quarter. Based on the growing number of...

Africell Holding acquires Orange Uganda

Africell Holding has signed an agreement with the Orange Group to acquire its majority stake in Orange Uganda.  The transaction upon completion, following regulatory approval, would bring Africell’s portfolio to four operations with a total market potential of over...

Two-factor authentication is a must

The repercussions of an online attack could be detrimental to a business, with both financial as well as reputation loss at stake, says Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET. With BYOD, mobility and cloud software becoming a standard for many companies, security should be...

SAP Africa drives tech in Maghreb region

SAP Africa has embarked upon a strategic initiative to facilitate conversation with key governmental, NGO and international funding institutions in specific developing economies across Africa. Having conducted similar engagements in Ghana and Nigeria this week’s...

Trend Micro launches attack info hub

Cybercriminals are becoming more aggressive and are diving deeper into victims’ networks to steal sensitive information. As targeted attacks continue to gain momentum, permeate the Internet and strike without warning, Trend Micro Incorporated, a global developer of...

Can you trust post-call surveys?

Post-call surveys are an essential part of the call centre manager’s toolkit - but, asks Bruce von Maltitz of 1Stream, can companies trust what the surveys are telling them? “Based on after-call surveys, many companies are far too complacent about how well they’re...

Junior to Intermediate Systems Analyst

My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Junior to Intermediate Systems Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Experience Financial services exposureAccounting exposureBI and DashboardsIf you are ready for...

Dynamics CRM Developer

We are seeking a talented Microsoft Dynamics CRM Developer to join our innovative team. If you are a skilled developer with a passion for creating customized solutions, integrating systems, and leading the way in technical integrity, we want to hear from you.Role:As a...

Automation Engineer Manufacturing at CT Group of Companies

Manage C&I Engineering projects and deliver them on time Develop C&I Engineering solutions per identified customer needsPerform detailed Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Designs (LV)Systems specialist on PLC/SCADA/HMI/Networks/Telemetry/IOTPerform...

Information Security Specialist – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

The purpose of the job is to plan, manage, and administer the network security. Ensure all network components aremanaged in accordance with approved guidelines and processes to ensure compliance. As an Information Security Specialist,you will be responsible to:-...

Junior to Intermediate Systems Analyst – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Junior to Intermediate Systems Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Experience Financial services exposureAccounting exposureBI and DashboardsIf you are ready for...

Dynamics CRM Developer – Gauteng Sandton

We are seeking a talented Microsoft Dynamics CRM Developer to join our innovative team. If you are a skilled developer with a passion for creating customized solutions, integrating systems, and leading the way in technical integrity, we want to hear from you.Role:As a...

Intermediate Full Stack Software Engineer

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a skilled Intermediate Full Stack Software Engineer to join their team. As a Full Stack Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining software applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and...

Junior to Intermediate Data Analyst

My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Junior to Intermediate Data Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Experience Sound Financial AcumenData Analysis / BI ExposureSQL ExposureIf you are ready for the...

SAP EWM Consultant (Advanced) 2703 TT

We work in a DevOps team together with international IT and business product teams:Close coordination with developers to make go lives safe and successfulFollowing up on incident tickets to make long term improvementActively making suggestions to reduce the number of...

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