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​" –...

AI software spend to hit $279bn by 2027

A recent forecast from International Data Corporation (IDC) shows that the worldwide artificial intelligence (AI) software market will grow from $64-billion in 2022 to nearly $251-billion in 2027 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31,4%. The forecast for...

Seismic shift needed in education system

A "seismic shift" in the education system is required to break the cycle of poverty and inequality in South Africa. This is according to says Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) chief executive Tracey Webster, who says: "South Africa is well aware of the issues that...

Consumers drive healthy printer revenue in Europe

Demand from house-bound students and workers has driven strong performance in European printer sales during the first 11 weeks of 2021, although supply issues are impacting certain product categories, says research group Context. The Context Weekly Revenue Trend Index...

Pandemic accelerates digital upskilling

A new PwC survey of 32 500 workers in 19 countries paints a picture of a global workforce that sees the shift to remote working as just the tip of the iceberg. Reflecting the fact the pandemic has accelerated a number of workforce trends, 60% of workers globally...

SA has strong appetite for remote work

One of the major legacies of the pandemic is an expectation by workers that they will be allowed to work remotely more often, according to a new study - Decoding Global Ways of Working - by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and The Network. The study included almost 209...

Hybrid work environment drives devices

The number of devices (PCs - laptops and desk-based - tablets and mobile phones) in use globally will total 6,2-billion units in 2021, according to Gartner, with 125-million more laptops and tablets expected to be in use this year than in 2020. "The Covid-19 pandemic...

Global shift in financial malware threats

The financial threat landscape experienced a game-changing pandemic year. In a new Kaspersky report - Financial Cyberthreats in 2020 - it was found that while the overall volume of threats via PCs or mobiles decreased during this period, Kaspersky experts noticed...

Microsoft and Zoom most impersonated brands for phishing

It is no secret that cybercriminals often pretend to be someone they are not to lure out people's money or valuable information, and what can be better used for this purpose than a well-known and trusted brand? According to new data from Atlas VPN, Microsoft and Zoom...

Mobile games are world’s most popular apps

Mobile games and gaming apps are the most popular genre across the globe, according to new research by Carphone Warehouse, with Japan creating the most apps of any country. The company has analysed the top 10 countries creating the highest number of gaming apps. They...

Google tops media performance index

Global attribution leader AppsFlyer has released the 12th edition of its Performance Index, ranking the top media sources marketers should partner with. AppsFlyer analysed 580 media sources, 29-billion installs, and over 16 000 apps globally over the second half of...

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AccTech deploys ERP for SABCOOL

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The impact of consumer IT on enterprise IT

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Kathea releases Polycom RealPresence app

Kathea, a distributor of video communications solutions, has announced the availability of Polycom’s open, standards-based unified communications and collaboration (UC&C), RealPresence Mobile 2.2, a software update for the award-winning app that lets customers...

Capture signatures with VpadWiz Pro

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Main One sponsors telecoms conference

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MicroStrategy 9.3.1 released

MicroStrategy Incorporated, a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence (BI) and mobile software, today unveiled MicroStrategy 9.3.1, the latest version of the Company’s core enterprise analytics platform.  MicroStrategy 9.3.1 breaks new ground by combining...

Mobile to drive BI this year

Mobile is top of the big four influencers of BI change across Africa this year, says Ayanda Dlamini, business development manager at LGR Telecommunications.  The massive growth in mobile across Africa is driving resurgence in BI growth, as executives across the...

HP releases new MFP for the SMB

Now small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) can have it all when it comes to printing – ease of use, superior performance, high-quality printing, scanning and copying, resource-saving features and a low cost per page – thanks to the new HP OfficeJet 276dw from...

Rectron rewards resellers with prizes

Rectron, a leading distributor of computers, peripherals and accessories, has announced an exclusive rewards programme for their resellers. The "Conquer the Continents" is a short term reseller rewards programme that will run from the 15 April to the 12 July 2013,...

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Job Description:Our client is based in East London with offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town is needing to appoint a Systems Administrator to support and maintain their infrastructure. The company has a substantial private sector client base across South Africa and...

Junior Project Manager

Our client a specialist fabrication and installation company for the residential market, requires a Junior Project Manager to join their team in Kempton Park.Matric and tertiary Diploma / Qualification is essentialValid drivers license and own transport is...

ServiceNow Developer

ServiceNow Developer - Contract - Johannesburg, GautengThe position will be responsible for developing the ITSM tool based on requirements, scripting custom workflows, service catalogues, templates, and records. Deploying ServiceNow configurations, testing...

UI/UX Designer – 2024_05

Our client, an International Mining Company, has a contract vacancy for an UI/UX developer.To create engaging and intuitive digital experiences for users. This multifaceted role involves a combination of user interface (UI) design and user experience (UX) design, with...

Data Engineer/BI Developer -2024_03

Our client, an International Mining Company has a contract vacancy for a Data Engineer.Some of the primary responsibilities of this role would include owning, tracking and resolving report related incidents and requests, fulfilling requests and resolving incidents...

Junior Full Stack Developer (C#) LW02 – Gauteng Pretoria

Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Full Stack Software Development role. Minimum of 2 years full-time and current experience in Microsoft SQL database technology (T-SQL). Minimum of 2 years full-time and current experience in programming language in C# and JavaScript...

Systems Administrator – East London – Eastern Cape East London

Job Description:Our client is based in East London with offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town is needing to appoint a Systems Administrator to support and maintain their infrastructure. The company has a substantial private sector client base across South Africa and...

Junior Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client a specialist fabrication and installation company for the residential market, requires a Junior Project Manager to join their team in Kempton Park.Matric and tertiary Diploma / Qualification is essentialValid drivers license and own transport is...

ServiceNow Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

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Our client, an International Mining Company, has a contract vacancy for an UI/UX developer.To create engaging and intuitive digital experiences for users. This multifaceted role involves a combination of user interface (UI) design and user experience (UX) design, with...

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