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...

Salesforce accelerates growth plans in Africa with AI

At its World Tour Essentials event held in Johannesburg yesterday (6 June), Salesforce demonstrated how developments in AI are helping to transform the data analytics and CRM environments. According to the latest IDC InfoBrief, sponsored by Salesforce, The Salesforce...

Geo-distributed businesses most at risk

Over one-third (39%) of geographically distributed companies in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region identify building and maintaining a cohesive IT infrastructure across multiple sites as their primary concern, according to a new Kaspersky survey. At the...

SA companies must overcome barriers to unlock 5G, digital value

A growing number of companies in South Africa are showing varying levels of adoption of innovative technologies such as cloud, edge computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and Internet of Things (IoT). According to new research from Accenture and Microsoft, 80% of...

Which platforms and services do security users rely on most?

Kaspersky analysed anonymised data voluntarily provided by visitors of Privacy Checker, a website that contains helpful advice on privacy settings for various Internet services and platforms. The results show which security settings (tight, medium, or relaxed) for...

Laptop shortages continue into 2022

Due to global laptop supply chain challenges and semiconductors shortages, companies now need to consider alternative buying options. This has brought new opportunities for the refurbished market, which is booming, says Xperien CEO Wale Arewa. The existing...

Digitalisation aims to reduce driving licence renewal pain

A digital driving licence renewal system is on the cards, which should make the process paperless. This is the word from Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula, talking about the massive backlog in the issuing of new and renewed driving licences. Among the projects now in...

Global 3D printer industry buoyant despite 2021 challenges

Shipments of Industrial 3D printers were up +39% through the first three quarters of 2021 but remained recessed -6% from pre-Covid levels (Q1-Q3 2019). Certain 3D printing technologies can bring mid-volume production of hard goods closer to the point of consumption...

European edge market set for double-digit growth

International Data Corporation's (IDC) Worldwide Edge Spending Guide estimates that enterprise and service provider spending on edge computing will reach $40-billion in 2022 in Europe and significantly increase over the forecast period, reaching nearly $64-billion...

JanuWorry drives up demand for split payments

January - or "JanuWorry" as it is colloquially known - is stressful for many South Africans faced with the consequences of festive season holiday splurges and back-to-school costs. South Africans, who are amongst the world's worst savers, face additional financial...

CEO optimism hits 10-year high with stronger economy forecast

CEOs continued to face pressure generated by the ongoing Covid pandemic and market conditions such as rising inflation, supply chain disruptions and the 'Great Resignation' - but CEOs are the most optimistic they have been in 10 years about the prospects for a...

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Econz Wireless, Hisense in partnership

Econz Wireless and Hisense Mobile have announced their partnership to deliver the full suite of Econz mobile time and attendance management solutions on the Hisense range of Android smartphones. Harry Lane, vice-president of Global Channel Sales at Econz says; “We...

Epicor offers support for SQL Server 2014

Epicor Software Corporation, a global leader in business software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organisations, announced its support for Microsoft SQL Server 2014 in its new Epicor ERP version 10 release introduced here today at the...

English proficiency boosts SA call centres

Major companies are increasingly looking to outsource their call centres to South Africa, with the country’s English premium voice quality being highlighted as one of the major drawing cards. This is according to Andrew van Niekerk, a director of Teleforge...

POPI Act brings burden to businesses

There could be serious operational, financial and legal implications for businesses that actively outsource a large proportion of their operations to third party service providers, particularly some critical business activities once the new Protection of Personal...

McAfee announces Mobile Security update

McAfee, part of Intel Security, has announced the latest version of McAfee Mobile Security that now enables consumers to instantly run free privacy and security scans. These scans allow users to identify apps that are over sharing personal information. It also scans...

Oblivious users under threat of attack

Mobile devices and tablets are no longer used solely for communication, with social media and the development of applications that can do almost anything you can think of, these devices are being used for work, play and everything in between, says Gregory Anderson,...

SDS impacts data protection

Software-defined storage (SDS) is the new buzz phrase in the cloud world and as usual, vendor after vendor is jumping on it. In the case of storage, you have system vendors on one side looking to defend their proprietary stance whilst newer, software-only companies...

DCC expands Huawei telepresence offerings

Distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) is expanding its Huawei product portfolio with the addition of a range of video conferencing (VC) and telepresence solutions for all sizes of business. These products will augment the existing Huawei products available from...

Canon, Volkswagen in global MPS partnership

Canon has announced that the company has signed a global service agreement with German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen AG for the provision of multi-function office systems and solutions. Over the next few years, Canon will serve as a global partner to Volkswagen,...

Epson announces support for Android printing

Committed to simple wireless printing anywhere, anytime, Epson has announced support for Android Printing, the native printing platform introduced in Android KitKat (version 4.4). With Android Printing, Android device users can effortlessly print documents, photos,...

.NET Developer at Datonomy Solutions

The ideal candidate for this position should have a strong knowledge and experience in ASP.NET/ASP.NET Core development. They should have hands-on experience in developing ASP.NET Core API's and be proficient in C#. The candidate must have a good understanding of...

Test Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client: Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a...

Software Engineer – Western Cape Stellenbosch

ENVIRONMENT:A full-service digital agency based in Reading, UK, The Hague, Netherlands and Stellenbosch, South Africa who strategizes, designs, and develops digital solutions for the private and public sectors is seeking to employ a Senior Software Engineer who will...

.NET Developer at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton

The ideal candidate for this position should have a strong knowledge and experience in ASP.NET/ASP.NET Core development. They should have hands-on experience in developing ASP.NET Core API's and be proficient in C#. The candidate must have a good understanding of...

Test Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client: Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a...

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ENVIRONMENT:A leading company in the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) sector is offering an exciting opportunity for a Software Developer. The ideal candidate should possess a BSc in Software Engineering or a relevant equivalent tertiary qualification, along with...

Project Manager – Software Development

Project Manager – Software DevelopmentOur client, in the ICT and digital technology industry is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join their team.Job type: Office based.Location: Port Elizabeth/GQ Responsibilities: Managing a development teamDaily meetings with...

Developer – TypeScript / React (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...

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ENVIRONMENT:A leading company in the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) sector is offering an exciting opportunity for a Software Developer. The ideal candidate should possess a BSc in Software Engineering or a relevant equivalent tertiary qualification, along with...

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