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...

Polygon, Cardano the worst crypto performers

The 2024 crypto bull run, which some think could be the largest crypto space has ever seen, has helped the world's largest digital coins reach their multi-year highs, bringing impressive gains to crypto investors. Although most leading cryptos saw double and...

Axiz retains VMware distribution

Following Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware last November, and a period of uncertainty about the local channel, Axiz has confirmed it will continue to distribute VMware software in South Africa. The distributor has informed partners that their relationship with Axiz...

South Africans rush to book UK flights

South Africa's removal from the UK's travel red list on 7 October has resulted in a flood of enquiries and bookings for The Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG). On 8 October, the group saw its revenue for October shoot up by 89% across its leisure brands. In the hours...

Corporate lawyers are exhausted from the pandemic

The pandemic has taken a toll on many lawyers, as a survey of 202 corporate lawyers in July 2021 showed that 54% are exhausted to some degree, with 20% scoring as highly exhausted, according to Gartner. "The fact that many corporate lawyers are exhausted is probably...

Cellular IoT gateway vendors first-to-market with 5G devices for IoT

Close to 3,7-million cellular IoT gateways were shipped globally during 2020, at a total market value of approximately $1,01-billion. Berg Insight has released new findings about the market for cellular IoT gateways and routers, finding that annual sales were flat...

Content platforms drive ECM evolution

Kathy Gibson reports from Hyland CommunityLive 2021 – Disruption is driving organisations to really think about their digital experiences and to examine their content and processes in a new light. The have to become resilient and adaptive, says Cheryl McKinnon,...

IoT will be the primary Internet 4.0 technology

New research by Inmarsat reveals that investment in the Internet of Things (IoT) is set to overtake cloud computing, next generation security, big data analytics and other digital transformation technologies in the near future. Respondents drawn from multiple...

Revix verifies customers’ crypto funds

Revix, the Cape Town-based investment platform backed by Sabvest and partnering with Mazars, has obtained an independent, verified audit to prove that customer funds are properly held. The company believes that the Proof of Reserves report released by Mazars on 1...

People matter in post-Covid transformation

The business world inevitably reflects the society that surrounds it, as changes in societal norms and evolving cultural values naturally filter into office environments. After all, businesses are composed of people. What's less obvious is that the relationship works...

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IS channel partners awarded for excellence

The top performing regional and national Internet Solutions (IS) partners in 2013 were recognised at the annual IS Channel Partner Awards gala event, which was held last night in Johannesburg. Western Cape-based partner Web Africa was the big winner on the night,...

Choosing the right ERP system

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A cross-section of HR in the cloud

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The motivation behind a cyber-attack

Being aware of who your enemy is, and what they are after, is the first step towards a successful cyber defence. "Understanding the tools the attacker is using is no longer good enough. Businesses need to understand the motivation behind the attacks,” says Jayson...

Dangote grows SAP relationship

West African-based industrial conglomerate Dangote Group has extended its relationship with SAP, market leader in enterprise application software, by signing a deal to use SAP’s OpenText ECM (enterprise content management) and Invoice Management offerings on top of...

SMBs are easy targets for hackers

For the average small to medium sized enterprise, which faces the exact same IT security challenges as large enterprises, buying and maintaining countless point solutions to address security threats in what is really a reactive patchwork manner is an expensive...

Children’s home gets wireless security

Founded in 1959, Abraham Kriel Children’s Home in Nylstroom has been caring for children that have been orphaned or taken out of environments where they were not being cared for properly. Situated on 20 hectares of ground donated by the municipality, the Children’s...

Africa well positioned in broadband race

The digital world requires faster broadband delivered on a quality network. MTN is heading the call with plans to connect every customer to the digital space. Broadband is still behind and this requires insurmountable investments to ensure economic growth, improved...

EMC announces XtremIO All-Flash Array

EMC Corporation has announced general availability of EMC XtremIO, the industry’s first and only all-flash array to provide consistent and predictable extreme performance to any application workload over any period of time, regardless of whether the array is idle or...

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Junior Data Analyst – Western Cape Clifton

As a data analyst for this Fintech business, you will be responsible for processing, and analysing data to provide actionable insights that support data-driven decision-making within the business. Experience SQL0-3 years experiencea university degree Desired Skills:...

DevOps Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

Are you passionate about DevOps and looking for your next challenge? We're seeking a DevOps Support Engineer to join our [Email Address Removed] a member of our team, you'll play a key role in implementing DevOps best practices, automating processes, and optimizing...

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Lead Business Analyst at AVBOB

We are looking for a Lead Business Analyst to plan, design, develop, and execute efficient business, financial, and operations systems in support of core organisational functions and business processes under the guidance of the Application Development Manager. This...

Jnr Network Support Engineer (ISP – 1st Line)

Role: Jnr Network Support Engineer (ISP - 1st Line)Location: Illovo, JohannesburgA successful and growing ISP is looking for a dynamic and articulate Junior Network Support Engineer to join their awesome team.It is a busy and exciting working environment and they...

Intermediate/Senior Full-Stack Java Developer

Our client is on the lookout for an incredibly seasoned Java Full stack Developer! If you're someone who thrives on advanced Java expertise and dances with C++, this role is your next exciting adventure! Key Requirements: 6+ years' overall experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL...

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Duties:Collaborating with internal stakeholders for enhancements, requests, and progress updates.The design, specification, coding, testing, maintenance, and documentation of applications and/or utilities and/or libraries.Taking on existing utilities, libraries, and...

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