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 IT service spend to hit $2trn by 2028

According to Forrester's Global IT Services Market Forecast 2023-2028, global IT service industry spending will reach $2-trillion in 2028. However, despite forecasted growth, IT service firms will face several challenges in the next few years. Key findings include: *...

Regional PC shipments set for growth

The Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa (META) personal computing devices (PCD) market, which is made up of desktops, notebooks, and workstations, continued to exceed expectations in Q1 2024 with shipments increasing 12,2% year on year (YoY) to total 3,53-million units....

Lack of expertise drives security outsourcing

More than half (57%) of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and enterprises across the META region listed the need for special expertise among their top reasons for engaging third-party security specialists in 2021. According to the Kaspersky annual IT Security...

Tourism grows, but still below pre-Covid levels

Global tourism experienced a 4% upturn in 2021, compared to 2020 (415-million versus 400-million). However, international tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) were still 72% below the pre-pandemic year of 2019, according to preliminary estimates by UNWTO. This...

Citizen scientists spot a Jupiter-like planet in NASA TESS data

Tom Jacobs of Bellevue, Washington, loves treasure hunts. Since 2010, the former US naval officer has participated in online volunteer projects that allow anyone who is interested -- "citizen scientists" -- to look through NASA telescope data for signs of exoplanets,...

Omnichannel experience will drive e-commerce growth

The value of global e-commerce payment transactions will exceed $7,5-trillion by 2026, from $4,9-trillion in 2021, according to a new study from Juniper Research. This growth rate of 55% over the next five years will be driven by retailers offering compelling...

ESG is top of the enterprise tech agenda

Enterprises of all sizes are racing to deliver environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments, which is no longer a tick-box "nice to have" but an essential part of doing business in the twenty-first century. The ESG action is being driven by value and supply...

BlueNoroff drains cryptocurrency accounts

Kaspersky experts have uncovered a series of attacks by advanced persistent threat (APT) actor BlueNoroff against small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) worldwide resulting in major cryptocurrency losses for the victims. The campaign, dubbed SnatchCrypto, is aimed...

Zero-trust implementation gaps leave companies vulnerable

While most organisations have a vision of zero trust or are in the process of implementing zero-trust initiatives, fewer than half of them can translate this vision into the solutions they are implementing because they lack some basic core fundamentals of zero trust....

Cloud infrastructure spend continues growth trajectory

Spending on compute and storage infrastructure products for cloud infrastructure, including dedicated and shared environments, increased 6,6% year over year in the third quarter of 2021 (3Q21) to $18,6-billion. This is according to the International Data Corporation...

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Kemp launches new Condor framework

Kemp Technologies has announced Kemp Condor, a true multi-tenant application service delivery solution for enterprises, managed hosting companies and cloud service providers who want to adopt a best-of-breed network function virtualisation (NFV) strategy. Condor's...

DVT launches Agile@DVT service in CT

Software development company DVT has expanded its agile training and consulting services with the launch of its Agile@DVT service in the Cape Town market. Managed by Jenny Bellairs, regional director of DVT’s Project management and Agile Solutions, Agile@DVT is a...

Moving to managed services

As more and more organisations consider outsourcing all or part of their IT to improve efficiency or lower costs, managed services become an increasingly attractive option. However, there are several points businesses should understand about managed services before...

Insurers need to gain mobile traction

Leading international research group, Gartner, reported that even though CIOs rated mobility as the third most strategic technology for 2013, a large percentage of mobile projects have still failed to attract end-users in 2014.It believes this can be attributed to a...

Tax document storage solutions in the cloud

Cloud services are a global trend that is gaining popularity with locals too as more and more South Africans become comfortable socialising, transacting and backing up their information online. Now the world of tax has entered the cloud as TaxTim extends its offering...

Mobile BI grows business, revenue

Advanced BI solutions allow retailers to easily integrate and analyse data, from numerous sources, to deliver an accurate, comprehensive, realtime view of the organisation. This in turn allows them to identify where growth potential lies and how it can be converted...

Vox launches SME telecomms solution

Vox Telecom has launched a specialised suite of solutions, aimed at delivering scalable, flexible and more importantly cost effective telecommunications to the growing small and medium enterprise (SME) market. According to Jacques du Toit, CEO at Vox Telecom, SMEs...

Digital contracts for Virgin Active SA

These days, everyone expects you to sign on the dotted line. For the average South African consumer, the tedious process of signing and initialling contracts, or even signing in to any place they want to access, has become a chore. From security registers at offices...

Samsung, Vox Telecom offer free data

In a continuous effort to provide SMART TV customers with the best lifestyle experience, Samsung Electronics South Africa has partnered with Vox Telecom to provide customers with data packages that address their needs and provide value adds that make sense. From 12...

Alcatel-Lucent ships 5m vectoring lines

Alcatel-Lucent further underlined leadership in fixed-line ultra-broadband access by reaching the milestone of 5-million VDSL2 vectoring line shipments. The company is also seeing an industry tipping point with VDSL2 vectoring shipments now surpassing non-vectored...

Senior Business Analyst – (Finance) at Ntice Search

Senior Business Analyst (Finance)Are you passionate about optimizing finance systems and processes? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where you can apply your expertise in financial transactions? Our client (retail) is seeking a skilled Business Analyst (Finance)...

Developer (C#/SQL)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of Enterprise Software Solutions seeks the coding talents of a deadline-driven Intermediate C# / SQL Developer who enjoys solving complex problems. Your role will entail App design, critical software testing, troubleshooting operating...

Full Stack Senior AEM Developer

Desired Skills: Problem Solving and Analytical Skills Communication Teamwork Delivering to Shareholders Building Relationships Business Knowledge and Contribution Desired Work Experience: 2 to 5 years Desired Qualification Level: Degree Learn more/Apply for this...

Agile Project Manager 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...

Project Manager & Business Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria

Our Client is looking for a Project Manager & Business Analyst to join their teamArea: Menlyn Maine, PretoriaRoleProject Manager Multiscale in Business Analysis:As the Project Managers primary task is to manage the Project, the Risk, and the Issues to ensure the...

Senior Engineering Applications Engineer – Gauteng Midrand

Our client is currently recruiting for a Senior Engineering Applications Engineer with 8 years extensive experience in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical or similar sector of the industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the...

Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

An exciting opportunity has become available within the IT Consulting industry, for a Senior Full-Stack C# ASP.Net Developer. This is a remote position. A fast-growing international startup consultancy building bespoke software to create digital transformation...

Intermediate Business Analyst

The candidate will be responsible to engage with the business to get an in-depth understanding of all current processes and document the future state of the business requirements. Once these requirements are gathered, the candidate will engage with various...

INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST (12 MONTHS FIXED-TERM CONTRACT)

INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST (12 MONTHS FIXED-TERM CONTRACT) Location: CenturionPackage: R75 000pm CTCTerm: 12-month contract The purpose of the job is to plan, manage, and administer the organisations network security. Ensure all network components are managed in...

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