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...

AI, cybersecurity, cloud key for hiring

The first quarter of 2024 saw an increase in global job postings and a lesser number of companies laying people off. Major players like Cisco Systems, The Goldman Sachs Group, Microsoft, Citigroup, and X were among the companies that announced job cuts. Despite this,...

AI chip market to grow 10x to become a $300bn industry

The artificial intelligence (AI) chip market has experienced impressive growth in recent years, driven by the surging demand for AI-powered technologies across industries. According to data presented by AltIndex.com, the global AI chip market is expected to grow ten...

Coming to grips with the different edge types

Vertiv has released the results of an in-depth research project to identify edge infrastructure models to help organisations move toward a more standardised approach to edge computing deployments, with the intent to improve costs and deployment times. The report, Edge...

This is what SA investors are looking for

The impact of the global pandemic has sharpened South African investors' focus on environmental and social issues, amidst calls for greater sustainability-focused performance data. This is according to the Schroders Global Investor Study (GIS) 2021, an annual survey...

Social media proves popular in phishing attacks

Check Point Research (CPR) has published its new Brand Phishing Report for Q3 2021, highlighting the brands which were most frequently imitated by criminals in their attempts to steal individuals' personal information or payment credentials during July, August and...

The far-reaching impact of cable theft

Cable theft is a form of organised crime that has had a significant impact on businesses, communities, and the economy. The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry estimates that cable theft costs the South African economy between R5-billion and R7-billion a...

Top SA scholars honoured

Forty-three of the country's leading scholars and scientists have been inaugurated as Members of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf). New members are elected each year by the full existing membership in recognition of scholarly achievement and are drawn...

Gates Foundation commits up to $120m to Covid drug access

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a commitment of up to $120-million to accelerate access to the investigational antiviral drug molnupiravir for lower-income countries as part of its Covid-19 response effort. The funding will be allocated based on...

Business composability essential for enterprises

Enterprises must embrace business composability to thrive through disruption in 2022 and beyond, according to Gartner's annual global survey of CIOs and technology executives. Business composability is the mindset, technologies, and set of operating capabilities that...

Apple debuts new MacBooks, chips, AirPods, HomePods

Apple has launched its new MacBook Pro powered by its new chips, the M1 Pro and M1 Max. The new MacBook Pro includes a Liquid Retina XDR display, a wide range of ports for advanced connectivity, a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, and an improved audio system. The new devices...

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Lenovo debuts multimode Yoga Tablet in SA

Lenovo, the number one personal technology company (IDC results Q3) in the world and multimode computing leader, debuted its first multimode Yoga Tablet in South Africa at a media launch event with tech-savvy entertainment personality, Gareth Cliff. Known for...

Document management aids disruptive tech

According to Andrew Griffith, product manager: office products at Bidvest company, Konica Minolta South Africa, there has been a major shift in the approach companies take with regard to document management, as well as in the way in which vendors within this space...

Imprimatic Printers buys Xerox colour press

Litho print shop Imprimatic Printers has grown its business and expanded its customer base by offering digital printing services to its customers. This follows the company’s purchase of a Xerox Colour C75 Press from Introstat, a Xerox reseller and Bytes Document...

Police tap into the power of SMS

The Humewood police station in Port Elizabeth is making use of an innovative SMS service by Vox Telecom to keep in close communication with the community at large and improve services. “A number of police stations in the Eastern Cape have been making use of a Vox...

Q-KON SA offers session border controller

The telecommunications industry’s latest software-based session border controller (SBC), developed by Sonus Networks, is now available locally through Q-KON SA, a turn-key satellite connectivity provider, and the distributor of the Sonus products to the African market...

SAP, ICTWorx meet skills demand in Africa

On the heels of SAP Africa’s recent announcement of an agreement with the World Bank to consolidate skills development efforts in Africa, SAP Africa Education has further committed to help increase the size of the resource pool of trained SAP professionals in South...

SecureData joins HID’s partner programme

SecureData Africa, a wholly owned subsidiary of JSE-listed SecureData Holdings, has announced that it has become a member of the HID Advantage Partner Programme. The Programme is an extension of Genuine HID and is designed to assure the delivery of superior quality...

BMC Software awards Blue Turtle top honours

Blue Turtle Technologies has scooped top honours as the Top Emerging Markets Solution Provider FY 2013 at the BMC Software Partner Summit held in London recently. BMC Software designed the awards to recognise partners who have made outstanding contributions in the...

Data profiling keeps a database fresh

Having an updated database that contains the names and contact details of both existing customers and prospective clients is one of the most vital marketing tools for a company of any size. “No matter what type of industry you’re in, your clients and business partners...

Contact centres need innovation boost

With some local contact centres still resting on technology nearly a decade old, it’s time for contact centres to embrace innovation or face being left behind, says Karl Reed, chief marketing and solutions officer at Elingo. Across the world, the fastest-growing...

Python Developers

Ready to join a Entrepreneurial Start Up company who deals with international clients My client is looking for a Senior Python Developer for a Remote opportunity! Someone who is Proactive and ready to hit the ground running!!RequirementsHands-on experience with...

Snr Network Support Engineer (Voice) (Level 3)

Role: Snr Network Support Engineer (Voice) (Level 3)Location: Illovo, Johannesburg A leading ISP is looking for an experience Snr Network/Voice Support Engineer to join their dynamic team. Support Engineers are their professional technical resources responsible for...

PHP Developer

Hire Resolve is currently seeking a skilled PHP Developer to join their client's team in Johannesburg. As a PHP Developer, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and contribute to the development of innovative software...

Intermediate Ruby on Rails Developer (JHB) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a Intermediate Ruby on Rails Developer is sought by a cutting-edge AgriTech company based in JHB, to join its team and help build out a SaaS platform for the agricultural sector. The team is full stack, and you can expect to be given...

Senior Full-Stack Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Hire Resolve is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Full-Stack Developer to join our client's team. The Senior Software Developer is primarily responsible for designing and developing software products that align with the stakeholders' needs and specifications....

Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Randburg

Remote position Our client is looking for a Senior Java Developer who is passionate about technology and delighting our clients, to join our Technical Consulting team. Projects include developing custom software, maintaining and supporting software systems, and...

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...

C++ Desktop Application Developer (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, an innovative Software Specialist, is currently seeking skilled C++ developers who possess the ability and coding expertise to craft advanced, defect-free, and easily maintainable software solutions. As part of this role, you will be tasked...

Senior PowerApps Developer

Is this you?Are you a PowerApps virtuoso ready to steer enterprise solutions into the future? If you're enthusiastic about crafting and executing groundbreaking, step into a role where your contributions will set new benchmarks. What you'll be doing (and why you'll...

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