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...

Go beyond the brink into a black hole …

Ever wonder what happens when you fall into a black hole? Now, thanks to a new, immersive visualisation produced on a NASA supercomputer, viewers can plunge into the event horizon, a black hole’s point of no return. In this visualisation of a flight toward a...

In SA, telecoms tops the list for fraud attempts

The rate of suspected digital fraud attempts in telecommunications where the consumer was in South Africa when transacting was the highest among industries analysed in 2023 at 15,5%, having increased by 78% year-over-year (YoY). The logistics industry experienced the...

Black Friday 2021 set for growth – and challenges

Shoppers' increasing comfort with e-commerce is expected to drive similar or greater growth for Black Friday 2021 as last year. Retailers are also expected to adopt a more aggressive approach this year as they fight to make the most of the retail event which has...

Regional end user spending on public cloud to grow 19%

End-user spending on public cloud services in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region will total $5,7-billion in 2022, an increase of 19,2%, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. While still in double digits, growth in 2022 will be slower compared to the...

Innovation a key factor behind higher revenues

Innovation drives the future. And, if the past is any indication, it's looking bright. According to research from Citrix Systems, "The Era of Hyper Innovation", investments in new technology and flexible work models over the last year fuelled a $678-billion boost in...

Cybersecurity is a digital transformation imperative

Cybersecurity is more than just a top priority for modern enterprises who have had to adapt to widespread change and the move to remote and hybrid workplaces in the past 18 months. This is according to the Enterprise Security Trends in South Africa survey, conducted...

Ford brain research aims to keep drivers awake

Ford is pioneering new brain research that could ultimately lead to a faster and more accurate way to detect when the driver is starting to switch off behind the wheel. Alerting drivers who are tired or distracted far earlier could help keep drivers, passengers and...

Adoption of advanced security technologies increases

A significant 79% of companies have increased their adoption of advanced security technologies to combat the increase in cyber attacks caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to data presented by Atlas VPN. An analysis of the cyberthreat landscape in the first half...

Robotic arm assists in knee surgery

"I dreaded going to the shops before I had my partial knee replacement. I was in constant pain and it was stealing from my quality of life. There were so many everyday activities that became virtually impossible for me," recalls Melanie van Heerden. She was the first...

Digital innovation supports development of arts

UJ Art Gallery, in partnership with MTN SA Foundation, has launched a new exhibition: "The Blind Alphabet: Babery to Bigeminate: Sculpture and Sound by Willem Boshoff and Jaco Meyer". The exhibition opened yesterday (27 October 2021) and will run until 24 November. It...

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Aptronics achieves HP certification

Aptronics, one of South Africa’s foremost black empowered IT solutions providers, achieved HP CloudSystem Matrix Delivery status when Gavin Williams received confirmation of his qualification in November as a recognised Matrix Master in both the EMEA (Europe, the...

E-learning to grow in 2014

E-learning has been around since the 1960s and is said to have started at the University of Illinois, where students would access course resources while listening to recorded lectures. It wasn’t always as informative and helpful as it is today - it has evolved from...

Huawei announces FusionCube cloud platform

Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, has announced that Huawei Converged Infrastructure FusionCube, a highly converged cloud platform, has been certified to run the SAP HANA platform and is now available...

Kaspersky scores in AV-Comparatives test

Kaspersky Internet Security 2014, the security product for home users, was the top performer in the Malware Removal Test conducted by the independent AV-Comparatives lab in October and November 2013. The test assessed how well security products could help a computer...

LG introduces new monitors at CES 2014

At the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), LG Electronics (LG) has broken new ground with the launch of its 34-inch IPS 21:9 UltraWide (Model UM95) monitor. Also available in a 29-inch version, the UM95 will offer stunning image clarity thanks to an...

Razer re-invents gaming desktops

Razer, the world leader in entertainment devices and software, has announced the concept the world’s most modular gaming system, Project Christine. The PC has traditionally been one of the most open platforms in all of technology. However, given the technical...

Infor announces EAM v11

Infor, a leading provider of business application software, has announced Infor Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Enterprise Edition version 11.0 to help drive collaboration and innovation. The latest iteration is specifically designed to provide users with...

Attix5 launches Pro V7.0.3

Attix5, a global provider of data protection software and cloud solutions, has announced the launch of Attix5 Pro V7.0.3. The new, simplified networking feature allows all connections to be made through a single port. While most other backup solutions require multiple...

Kaspersky signs deal with TSB Sugar RSA

Kaspersky Lab has signed a three-year deal with TSB Sugar RSA - one of the largest sugar producers in South Africa. With the assistance from Pronto Solutions Distributor, 1 200 endpoints will now be protected by Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business, with...

Gartner places Riverbed in Magic Quadrant

Riverbed Technology, the leader in application performance infrastructure, announced its position as a Leader in Gartner’s 2013 Magic Quadrant for Application Performance Monitoring. This marks the third consecutive time that Riverbed has been named to the Leaders...

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Sharepoint Specialist – Gauteng Johannesburg

The candidate will be responsible for SharePoint application development and support Desired Skills: SharePoint applications Java scripts HTHML4 CSS XML JQUERY SQL Server Microsoft Sharepoint Development Desired Qualification Level: Honours About The Employer: SOE...

Adobe Experience Developer at Accenture – Western Cape Cape Town

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, song, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all...

Project Manager at Famous Brands – Gauteng Midrand

FTE: May to October 2024 Main Outputs and Responsibilities for This Position Manage Quality of projects delivered by following the key Project Management principals required. Integration Management, Project Scope, Time Management, Cost Management, Quality Management,...

System Engineer – Gauteng Midrand

Join Our Team: Integration Manager Are you ready to dive deep into the world of Linux, Python, Perl, Bash, and beyond? Do you possess a flair for crafting robust systems and a passion for cutting-edge encryption technologies? If so, we've got the perfect opportunity...

Data Scientist – Gauteng Menlyn

Are you passionate about the automotive industry and the power of data-driven insights? Do you thrive on solving complex problems and driving innovation through analytics? If so, our client is looking for you to join their dynamic team as a Data Scientist! ESSENTIAL...

Functional Analyst at Accenture

Functional AnalystLocation: Johannesburg/Cape Town South AfricaAre you ready to be part of a transformational journey that will reshape the digital landscape of Africa? Accenture has partnered with a leading Pan-African telecommunications company and has launched a...

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