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...

New report to inform policy changes for 400m young Africans

Caribou Digital, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has released a new report on young African people and their digital technology experiences - Youth in Digital Africa: Our connections. Our Choices. Our future. The report, a compilation of personal...

Africa keeps position of second-fastest growing region in the world

African economies remain resilient, despite challenges that are testing economies worldwide. According to the latest African Development Bank Group’s African Economic Outlook, 41 countries on the continent are projected to experience stronger growth rates in 2024 than...

James Webb Space Telescope keeps deployment timelines flexible

The James Webb Space Telescope mission operations team has moved the beginning of sunshield tensioning activities to today (3 January), to ensure Webb is in prime condition to begin the next major deployment step in its unfolding process. The team has been analysing...

DSI urges support for scientists

The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) urges people to support South Africa's scientific community, following reports that leading scientists and researchers have come under attack from members of the public. With over 5-million deaths due Covid-19 globally,...

Logistics outsourcing budgets set for growth

Sixty-six percent of logistics leaders increased their logistics outsourcing budget in 2021, and 74% anticipate an increase in the next two years, according to a survey from Gartner. From March through May 2021 Gartner surveyed 298 supply chain professionals in the...

Role-playing games take off as mobile gaming booms

The mobile gaming industry is currently booming, and it appears that role playing games (RPG) are leading the revolution. According to the latest report from SafeBettingSites.com, RPG mobile games contributed 21,3% of the entire global revenue from the mobile gaming...

Construction equipment OEM telematics set to reach 8,3m worldwide

The global installed base of active construction equipment (CE) OEM telematics systems reached almost 4,1-million units in 2020, according to new research from Berg Insight. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15,3%, the active installed base is...

SaaS-based network security up 26%

The pent-up demand created after the 2020 pandemic shutdowns has combined with the attention on enterprise digitalisation and new threats to provide the network security market an enormous boost. According to a new report from Dell’Oro Group, further amplifying demand...

Intel sells SSD business and Dalian facility to SK hynix

Intel has completed the first closing of the sale of its NAND and SSD business, selling its SSD business (including the transfer of certain NAND SSD-associated intellectual properties (IP) and employees) and the Dalian NAND memory manufacturing facility in China to...

China overtakes US in App Store downloads

China and the US continue to dominate the App Store market in the third quarter of 2021. According to the latest figures presented by SafeBettingSites.com, China and the US saw 1,93-billion and 1,86-billion downloads respectively. There was a switch in the top two...

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GIT to distribute dvtel solutions

Graphic Image Technologies (GIT), a specialist in remote CCTV and control room technologies, video compression and transmission, has announced the inclusion of the full dvtel range of solutions into their product portfolio. dvtel offers world-class open, scalable,...

Huawei launches data centre in a container

Data centres have become the heart of the modern enterprise, but managing the fast pace of data growth and the need for rapid future expansion has proved a challenging task. Furthermore, deploying a data centre in a new area has traditionally been a costly and time...

Leveraging real-time predictive analytics

Predictive analytics may not be a new concept in business but the convergence of new market forces such as big data, mobility and cloud computing have resulted in a host of new and powerful opportunities for the application of this valuable technology toolset....

WiFi fundamentally alters smartphone use

Despite the availability of LTE in South Africa, WiFi will remain the preferred form of connectivity for the foreseeable future according to Ruckus Wireless. A Mobidia-sponsored Informa White Paper has found that, globally, WiFi data usage is much greater than...

Protecting your business data

Unstructured data is burgeoning. In order to protect and manage that data, organisations need to have systems and structures in place, and must understand how the data is being used, by whom it is being used, and most of all, they must know exactly who should not be...

Panda Security continues XP protection

The number of threats exploiting Windows XP is expected to increase as more unpatched vulnerabilities are discovered. Despite Windows XP having reached its end-of-life, Panda Security’s 2014 corporate and retail solutions will continue to protect customers using the...

Mayfox Mining starts systems upgrade

Mayfox Mining, a Kenyan-owned gold exploration company, has signed an agreement with Wingo.net, an authorised Sage ERP X3 solution provider, for the installation of an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution. The deal sees Mayfox Mining become the first mining...

Dell enhances security portfolio

At the Dell Enterprise Forum customer and partner event last week, Dell showcased new security services and solutions that further expand its security portfolio. With the new offerings, businesses can defend all technology touch points to better safeguard the...

Is cloud right for your business?

Cloud computing is now evolving and growing exponentially, and businesses of all sizes, and across all industries are adapting to and adopting cloud technologies. Industry experts concur – cloud is here to stay, and will only continue to grow and develop more in the...

Epson wins TIPA award

The Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) has named the Epson EH-TW7200 as Best Photo Projector for 2014. TIPA, comprised of the editors and technical specialists at the world’s leading photography and imaging magazines, judges the innovation, technology, design,...

Technical Test Analyst – Gauteng Midrand

Are you passionate about automotive technology and eager to revolutionize the driving experience? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where innovation is the norm? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Join our team as an Automation Test Analyst and be at...

Lead Solution Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Define Detailed ScopeIdentify Issues & GapsDefine and document access and securityComplete Application Documentation.Complete list of all known issuesCurrent BOW (All registered asks for 2024, strategic initiatives like Attakama)Short / Medium technical / solution...

Project Manager – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Project Manager to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, and resourcesIdentify and mitigate project...

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Are you passionate about streamlining development workflows, optimizing infrastructure, and driving innovation through automation? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where technology meets automotive excellence? If so, our client is looking for talented DevOps...

SAP EWM Consultant (Senior) T_2821 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...

Senior Software Engineer (Python/Node.js) (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE engineering leadership & mentorship while working on technical challenges as the next Senior Software Engineer sought by a cutting-edge Communication Solutions Platform. Joining the Core Platform team, you will focus on Back End technologies...

Analyst Developer

My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for an Analyst Developer to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Responsibilities New developmentAdvanced technical solution design, code, test, and debug software according to the...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 2182 TT – Gauteng Pretoria

Development and maintenance on platform/applicationReview and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System ownerDevelop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirementsPreparation of system/technical...

Java Lead Developer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

Client Details:Our client, a successful FinTech company, collaborates with major banks, retailers, and MNOs to optimise transactions. They unite dedicated individuals to provide innovative enterprise solutions that foster economic growth. With a dynamic and innovative...

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