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 forces evolution in D&A operating models

A massive 61% of organisations are forced to evolve or rethink their data and analytics (D&A) operating model because of the impact of disruptive artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, according to a new Gartner survey. The annual Gartner Chief Data &...

Smart vacuum market takes off

Worldwide shipments of smart vacuum devices reached 18.5 million units in 2023 with a total market value of $7,8-billion, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Smart Home Device Tracker. IDC defines smart vacuums as...

Remote working drives new security threats

A significant 74% of security decision makers across US and Europe say procedures and controls have become more complex - and 73% are struggling to manage the increase in threats. "It was like changing an engine on a plane while it was in flight." That's how one...

Passwordless security gains popularity

Enterprises are taking steps to move away from passwords and adopting low-friction authentication methods to protect the hybrid workforce. According to a new report published today from Cisco's Duo Security, while the total number of Duo MFA authentications increased...

Third-party incidents the most costly data breaches

The latest edition of Kaspersky's annual IT Security Economics report reveals the growing severity of cybersecurity incidents affecting businesses through suppliers that they share data with. The average financial impact of such an event for an enterprise reached...

IT and business services show signs of recovery

Worldwide IT and business services revenue is expected to grow by 3.4% (in constant currency) in 2021, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Services Tracker. In nominal dollar denominated revenue based on today's exchange rate,...

South Africans keep their cash stashed

South Africans have become more dependent on cash during the Covid-19 pandemic. "In South Africa, cash has proven to be a resilient medium of payment in uncertain times, but its increased use also indicates a need for greater inclusion in the digital payments...

Logistics partnerships could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Logistics leaders must pursue three strategic external partnerships to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to contribute to their organisation's sustainability goals, according to Gartner. "Organisations on an emissions reduction journey initially leverage...

This is why people quit their jobs

A staggering 4,3-million around the world quit their jobs in August this year, according to new reports. Using in-house research, Gregory P Smith, an expert at business formation provider ZenBusiness, has revealed the top 10 reasons why people quit their job, and...

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SA’s HR industry sets a new standard

In August 2013, South Africa’s HR industry received a much-needed "shot in the arm" and achieved a milestone with the roll out of national HR standards, the culmination of the HR Standards Project initiated in 2012 by the South African Board for People Practices...

Virtualisation aids disaster recovery

Virtualisation has helped to make disaster recovery and business continuity planning easy and affordable for even the smallest companies, says Warren Olivier, regional corporate account manager at Veeam Software – but many still aren’t taking advantage of the new...

Datacentrix named Riverbed Diamond partner

IT solution provider Datacentrix has been named Africa’s first Diamond level partner by application performance company, Riverbed Technology, in recognition of its outstanding track record of sales success and its technical and support commitment to Riverbed...

Riverbed announces product expansion

At Riverbed Analyst Day 2013, Riverbed Technology announced a new and expansive product and market strategy designed for growth. Riverbed has emerged from a four-year effort to transform from a single-product company to a platform company and with its expanded product...

NetIQ named IAM leader by Forrester

One of nine companies invited by Forrester Research to participate in an assessment evaluating current vendor offerings strategy and market presence, NetIQ has been declared a leader in identity and access management (IAM) suites. Connie Grobler, technical specialist...

Econz Wireless partners with Samsung

Econz Wireless has partnered with Samsung Electronics South Africa to improve and advance mobile workforce management and streamline business to become more efficient, productive and profitable. Samsung’s powerful software development kit and other tools are made...

Big data projects hinge on data management

Forrester Research first coined the phrase "big data process" in August 2011 to describe the shift from a fragmented, silo approach to business process management (BPM) to a more holistic approach that stitches all the pieces of a process together, across an...

Partnership to provide data on credit health

Combining over 30 years of on the ground expertise in Africa and the benefits of technology, Inoxico and Robertsons Reports are offering clients tangible reports containing detailed information to help shape their African investment decisions. With Africa being touted...

Kenya expands airport with Tripp Lite

Tripp Lite, a world leading manufacturer of power protection, connectivity, and infrastructure equipment, recently provided power protection and backup at Kenya's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The installation comes at a key time, as the Kenya Airports...

Trade-in programme announced by Citrix

Westcon Security Solutions – Data is set to assist Citrix resellers with the vendor’s recently launched trade-in programme, the Branch Repeater 85XX/88XX Buy-Back Programme, for its now end-of-sale 8500 and 8800 Repeater Units. The programme supports the adoption of...

PHP Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A prestigious digital command hub situated in Cape Town is in search of a skilled PHP (Tall) Software Developer with a strong stature to create software through code composition, rectify code issues, and oversee system testing and validation alongside...

Angular Application Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Our client, a market leader in the IT Industry, based in Centurion (Johannesburg), is currently looking to employ an Angular Application Developer.An exciting career opportunity awaits you!Requirements:Previous experience in a similar position / Angular experience is...

Test Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Senior Ruby on Rails Developer (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a Senior Ruby on Rails Developer is sought by a cutting-edge AgriTech company based in Illovo, 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 the...

Software Engineer

ENVIRONMENT:A full-service digital agency based in Reading, UK, The Hague, Netherlands and Stellenbosch, South Africa who strategizes, designs, and develops digital solutions for the private and public sectors is seeking to employ a Senior Software Engineer who will...

Senior Server Engineer – Wintel

You will be responsible to maintain the software, hardware, and systems on a Windows server. Install and monitor Windows operating systems and cater to clients' needs. Resolve user issues, address management requests, and identify potential issues by implementing...

Senior Delphi Developer

Do you want to work from home and have the security of a permanent position? Our clients who are Titans in the consulting space have an amazing opportunity for a Senior Delphi Developer to join their thriving team. Requirements: Delphi Engineer (3+ year's prior...

Senior Ruby on Rails Developer (JHB) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a Senior Ruby on Rails Developer is sought by a cutting-edge AgriTech company based in Illovo, 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 the...

Software Engineer – Western Cape Stellenbosch

ENVIRONMENT:A full-service digital agency based in Reading, UK, The Hague, Netherlands and Stellenbosch, South Africa who strategizes, designs, and develops digital solutions for the private and public sectors is seeking to employ a Senior Software Engineer who will...

Senior Server Engineer – Wintel – Gauteng Midrand

You will be responsible to maintain the software, hardware, and systems on a Windows server. Install and monitor Windows operating systems and cater to clients' needs. Resolve user issues, address management requests, and identify potential issues by implementing...

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