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...

Quantum technology set for massive market impact

The quantum technology market leverages nano-scale physics to create revolutionary new devices for computing, sensing, and communications. Across the industry, quantum technology offers a paradigm shift in performance compared with incumbent solutions. In this...

Africa is moderately ready to face escalating cyber threats

African organisations demonstrate a moderate level of readiness in security culture. This is according to KnowB4's 2024 Security Culture Report for Africa, which provides a detailed analysis of the intricate relationship between security practices and employee...

Smart data fabric delivers timely, relevant insights

Kathy Gibson reports from InterSystems Virtual Summit 2021 – Leveraging data to get the best possible insights is not a trivial process, which is why organisations are turning to smart data fabrics. Scott Gnau, head of data platforms at InterSystems, explains that a...

Effective analysis unlocks true data value

Kathy Gibson reports from InterSystems Virtual Summit 2021 – Data is your organisation’s most precious asset – but only if you are analysing it effectively to gain real insights. The last 18 months or so have been difficult for everyone in the world, says Terry Ragon,...

Russian malware hits resellers, service providers

About 140 resellers and technology service providers have fallen victim to Nobelium, the alleged Russian state actor behind the SolarWinds Orion cyberattacks, since May 2021. The Nobelium attacks are believed to use password spray and phishing to steal credentials and...

Workers turn to robots for career support

People are turning to robots to support their career development after the Covid-19 pandemic left them feeling lonely and disconnected from their own lives. An Oracle and Workplace Intelligence study of more than 14 600 employees, managers, HR leaders, and C-level...

Citizen satisfaction at five-year low

Consulta's 8th South African Citizen Satisfaction Index (SA-csi) shows that Citizen Satisfaction and trust in local municipalities to deliver basic services has dropped to its lowest ebb since the index's inception. Of the eight metropolitan municipalities polled in...

Flight bookings to the US soar

New research from ForwardKeys reveals that flight bookings to the US have soared following two announcements that the destination would reopen to vaccinated foreign travellers in November. By mid-October, weekly bookings exceeded 70% of pre-pandemic levels. The first...

Upcoming election a service delivery crossroads, says IoDSA

The upcoming local government elections are unquestionably one of the most important in South Africa's recent democratic history and the Institute of Directors South Africa (IoDSA) joins a widespread call to urge voters to turn out in their numbers. The Institute's...

NFT trading volume tops $15bn in October

Over the past few months, NFTs (non-fungible tokens) have taken over the blockchain space. From games to digital items like artwork, these virtual assets are drawing more and more attention from investors. According to data presented by MejoresApuestas.com, the total...

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Are enterprises the new ice exporters?

It’s hard to believe that ice was once a precious commodity. But in the early 1800s, a man called Frederic Tudor (affectionately known as the “Ice King”) made his fortune shipping thousands of tons of ice across the globe, says Bruce von Maltitz, director of 1Stream....

Searches expand to include geo-location

With the advent of modern search engines like Google, our expectations regarding easy access to information changed. “Search” became common practice for individuals in their personal capacities as well as for business use, and today the word “googling” has moved from...

Mobile tech enables access to new markets

Some of the major challenges facing small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa are limited sales, access to finance, managing cash flow and competition from large businesses. Laurica Kok, GM of Sage Pastel Payroll and HR, says the business arena is...

globetom aids company growth in Zambia

globetom, South African telecommunications industry product developer and systems integrator, has achieved another milestone in local technology innovation with its GP3 cloud-based charging and fulfillment product.  GP3, developed in South Africa, is now being used by...

ISPs key in fighting child abuse

With Google and Microsoft’s much-publicised efforts to clamp down on access to child abuse material from being available through a simple search online, the spotlight is on this crime worldwide. While the Internet search engines have introduced new algorithms that...

A cloud ecosystem for every company

South Africa’s cloud-based infrastructure is growing rapidly, aided by a wave of new infrastructure providers targeting resellers. This means that cloud-based solutions are now a viable option for businesses of all sizes, says Cloud on Demand CEO Jonathan Kropf. “At...

ORBIT FET College streamlines registrations

With three campuses offering a wide range of vocational and occupational programmes, the ORBIT Further Education and Training (FET) College offers students in the North West Province exposure to a stimulating learning environment. However, the year-on-year increases...

Trustwave offers penetration testing service

Trustwave has announced that the company has rolled out a new subscription-based, penetration testing service to its channel partners. The service, Trustwave Managed Security Testing, allows value-added resellers to resell network and application penetration tests as...

Aligning payroll with the ETI bill

South Africa is well known for its high unemployment rates especially amongst the youth. In an attempt to reduce this, Government has proposed the implementation of the Employment Tax Incentive (ETI) scheme to encourage businesses to employ young people. The Bill was...

Blue Turtle extends EMM offerings

Blue Turtle has added comprehensive enterprise mobility management (EMM) solution to their arsenal. FrontRange, a leading provider of IT service management and client system management solutions, announced the availability of a new EMM offering. By integrating EMM...

Senior Mendix Developer – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

A Senior Mendix Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and deploying high-quality applications using the Mendix low-code development platform. They will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into scalable and...

Project Manager – Western Cape Brooklyn

Drive Success at Sea: Join our Client as a Project Manager and Navigate Innovation, Efficiency, and Excellence in the Offshore Engineering Consultant Industry Is this you?You are a proactive and dynamic individual with a passion for project management. You thrive in...

Data Architect at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:Highly innovative organisation which only employs the best. Their focus is on continual learning, constantly adapting and keeping ahead of the market. The focus is on R&D, you will have the opportunity to work on new projects (no boring legacy...

Software Support Engineer T1 – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a prominent player in CRM and Contact Centre solutions within the Southern African region, is known for its utilization of cutting-edge technology to serve an enthusiastic customer base. They are currently in search of a First Line Support...

Functional Analyst at Accenture

Functional AnalystLocation: Johannesburg, South AfricaAbout Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations,...

Mendix Developer

Job Description:An Intermediate Mendix Developer is responsible for developing, and deploying high-quality applications using the Mendix low-code development platform. Responsibilities: Collaborate with development team to realize applications efficiently.Develop...

Senior IT Project Manager

Our client in the Industrial Processing, Distribution, and Services Industry with two primary areas of focus: Industrial Equipment Services and Consumer Industries (food and ingredient solutions) is looking to recruit a Project Manager on a fixed-term contract. What...

Junior Project Manager

A recognized qualification at NQF Level 6 or equivalent qualification in the field of Project Management.A minimum of 5 years working experience in the field of Project Management.Membership in good standing with a professional body in the field of project management...

Business Intelligence Analyst/Developer at Reverside

Reverside is an IT services provider; we are always looking for professional candidates to join our team in Software Development, providing opportunities to work on exciting projects within our well-established client base. We are looking for a Business Intelligence...

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