SA has world’s highest cyberattack rate, identity visibility gap

South African companies have significant gaps in workforce password security, underscoring growing risks as they contend with rising cyber threats, increasing regulatory pressure, and limited visibility into user identities and access. This is according to a new study...

AI-enabled attacks drive ransomware surge

Cybercrime no longer functions as a series of isolated campaigns. Today, it operates as a system, with malicious hackers operating across an end-to-end life cycle and compressing the attack life cycle with shadow agents. This is the headline finding from the 2026...

Employees are the biggest cyber threat – and it will only get worse

South Africa experienced a 46% increase in insider cyber risk in 2026, surpassing the global average of 44%. What’s more, 63% of South African companies surveyed expect insider‑driven data losses to increase as growing numbers of disgruntled employees are resorting to...

Interconnected systems at risk of a digital pandemic

Are we ready for solar storms, submarine cable cuts, satellite disruptions, and extreme weather to disrupt communication networks and potentially trigger a “digital pandemic"? A new report – “When digital systems fail: The hidden risks of our digital world​" –...

Private AI partnership brings Google Cloud database on-premise

Kathy Gibson reports from VMware Explore - When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI), the platform and technology are important – but the data is paramount. “There are a lot of challenges involved in bringing AI models on-premise,” says Chris Wolf, vice-president:...

Broadcom CEO commits to continued VMware investment

Kathy Gibson reports from VMware Explore - Broadcom president and CEO Hock Tan joined VMware Explore in Barcelona this morning to settle uncertainties around Broadcom's long-delayed acquisition of VMware. "It has been a long journey but well worth it," he says. "Since...

Covid impacts 3D shipments inconsistently

The impact of Covid-19 on the global 3D printing industry in 2020 was vastly varied: there was new demand in some regions and sectors while business was significantly recessed in others, according to Context. Worldwide revenue from 3D printing services reportedly grew...

More Absa customers affected by data leak

What was described as a data leak affecting a small number of Absa’s customers back in November 2020 could be more widespread than initially thought. At that time, the bank disclosed that a data leak had taken place in October, with about 200 000 customers believed to...

14,3m SA users impacted in Facebook data leak

South African users were among those most affected by the data leak earlier this month the affected a total of 533-million users around the world. Privacy protection company Surfshark has examined 2 837 793 637 data points that were leaked online on 3 April, and its...

For effective security, build a ‘human firewall’

Businesses’ potentially most effective line of defense against cyber-attacks is their own educated and mobilised employees. However, Fujitsu cyber security experts warn that many corporate workers are unaware of their vital role in protecting their businesses against...

Hybrid working set to become the norm

A new study has revealed the extent to which Covid-19 has transformed the way that FTSE 250 companies will use workspaces in the future. Research from commercial office space operator IWG shows that three times the number of FTSE 250 companies are looking to use a...

Banking, manufacturing lead European blockchain investments

European spending on blockchain solutions is forecast to be $2-billion in 2021, with a robust increase over 2020, when the market experienced slower growth due to the pause in investments brought about by Covid-19. According to a new update to the International Data...

IcedID banking trojan enters malware top 10

The IcedID banking trojan has entered Check Point Research’s Global Threat Index for the first time, taking second place, while the established Dridex trojan was the most prevalent malware during March, up from seventh in February. First seen in 2017, IcedID has been...

Another zero-day exploit found in Desktop Window Manager

Early 2021, Kaspersky’s researchers, upon further analysis into the already reported CVE-2021-1732 exploit used by the Bitter APT group, have managed to discover another zero-day exploit. They are currently unable to link this exploit to any known threat actor. A...

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Payroll industry to gather for Accsys forum

Key role-players within the South African payroll industry are scheduled to meet at an Interactive Forum at the Woodmead Country Club on 12 June 2013 to discuss pertinent topics affecting payroll within commerce.  The Payroll Interactive Forum will be hosted by...

SA retailers must prepare for omni-channel

The growth of retail e-commerce continues unabated with global sales exceeding $1-trillion in 2012. The scale and the pace of change has been disruptive, allowing some early adopters to grow market share in lieu of those lagging in the adoption of on an online model,...

Everyone’s a PM in an agile business

For many years “project manager” (PM) was not an official title, but more of a role that many people “fell” into – essentially companies had projects, and someone had to manage them, says Frank Reinelt, senior director for Northern Europe and Emerging Markets at...

Not all BI service providers are equal

Business intelligence (BI) is not just about software – it is a long term strategy best carried out in partnership with experts. Sean Paine, chief operating officer at EnterpriseWorx, explains how to choose the right BI partner. It is a sad fact that every hot new...

Konica Minolta wins Microsoft certification

Bidvest company, Konica Minolta South Africa, has been named as a Microsoft Silver Partner with an Application Development Silver competency, positioning the company within the top 5% of Microsoft partners worldwide. This marks an unusual move for a company within the...

BlackBerry launches Q5 smartphone

BlackBerry has introduced the BlackBerry Q5, a new youthful and fun BlackBerry 10 smartphone for selected markets. The BlackBerry Q5 smartphone features a QWERTY keyboard with discrete keys in a stunning youthful design that is confident, fun and bold.  Every feature,...

Logikal enhances Indian office

Booming business in India and across Africa has resulted in an upgrade in Logikal Consulting’s offices on the subcontinent. The company recently upgraded and expanded its offices in Chennai in order to house more staff as well as to bring a fresher, more contemporary...

Yellowfin appoints AIGS as local distributor

Global business intelligence (BI) software vendor, Yellowfin, has announced a distribution agreement with South African enterprise IT applications and services provider, Albi Investment Group Services (AIGS).  The agreement will see AIGS offer Yellowfin, and its...

Choosing the right display for the job

Contrary to popular belief, not all displays are made equal. Like any other technology with multiple applications, there are numerous options available to customers that cater to the specific requirements of the environments in which they operate, says Pvision...

Riverbed positioned in Leaders Quadrant

Riverbed Technology the application performance company, announced that the company has been positioned by Gartner in the Leaders Quadrant of the 2013 Magic Quadrant for WAN Optimisation Controllers, authored by Joe Skorupa, Mark Fabbi, Bjarne Munch, and published in...

SQL Developer at QES – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Senior SQL Developer to join them on a independent contract basis Cape Town / Hybrid work model / Financial Services Senior SQL Developer (BI)Relevant Experience and Background Required: Business...

Full Stack Developer

Our client is looking for an experienced and qualified full stack Developer to join their team in Pretoira East. Duties of this role: Design and develop robust, testable, and maintainable software solutions.Document software, in particular business rules and key...

CNC Setter / Programmer

We are seeking a suitably qualified CNC Programmer / Setter who must have 5 years of experience in a General & Precision Engineering environmentMinimum RequirementsMatricFormal Trade as a Fitter & Turner, Millwright, or ToolmakerValid Driver's License &...

Developer/IT Specialist (WFH)

Software Developer/IT Specialist - JavaScript, Google Script, Zapier Requires US hours (4pm-12am/3pm-11pm) Responsibilities: Develop and maintain JavaScript solutions.Create and optimize Google Script for Google Workspace applications.Implement and manage automation...

Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Menlyn

Our client is looking for an experienced and qualified full stack Developer to join their team in Pretoira East. Duties of this role: Design and develop robust, testable, and maintainable software solutions.Document software, in particular business rules and key...

CNC Setter / Programmer – Western Cape Cape Town

We are seeking a suitably qualified CNC Programmer / Setter who must have 5 years of experience in a General & Precision Engineering environmentMinimum RequirementsMatricFormal Trade as a Fitter & Turner, Millwright, or ToolmakerValid Driver's License &...

Developer/IT Specialist (WFH) – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Software Developer/IT Specialist - JavaScript, Google Script, Zapier Requires US hours (4pm-12am/3pm-11pm) Responsibilities: Develop and maintain JavaScript solutions.Create and optimize Google Script for Google Workspace applications.Implement and manage automation...

Senior Test Analyst

Our client is looking for a candidate who will be responsible for the testing of their payment applications and supporting software to ensure the products produced meet both functional and non-functional requirements. Key Requirements Bachelor of Science majoring in...

Senior Software Developer

Requirements: Assists with the definition and management of business goals and the scoping of medium to large or relatively complex changesThoroughly documenting and supporting software components that are deployed and will participate and/or lead in all facets of the...

IT Support (Level 2 with MSP Exp)

One of our US based clients in IT Services and IT Consulting are looking for a knowledgeable, positive, self-motivated, and energetic Tier 2 & 3 IT support technician to work with them. (Core hours are 3pm-11pm/4pm-12am SAST : Mo-Fri & standby, after hours...

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