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​" –...

Beware of tax-related scams

The end of October signals the culmination of a busy period for the South African Revenue Service (SARS). The deadlines for filing the first portion of Provisional Tax (for the six months ending 31 August) and the annual filing of Personal Income Tax (23 October) give...

Total rewards leaders lack confidence in well-being programmes

Only 32% of total rewards leaders believe their organisation does a good job assessing the effectiveness of their investments in well-being programmes, according to Gartner. The June 2023 survey of 165 total rewards leaders highlighted the lack of confidence these...

Take-home pay bounces back in February 2021

are likely to see a pick-up in monthly economic activity, particularly for informal businesses. "According to the BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), the average South African salary in nominal terms increased to R15 821 in February 2021, following the R15 608...

Economic environment in 2020 drove fewer credit defaults

The rate at which people defaulted on their loans fell at the end of last year, primarily due to a combination of the impact of payment holidays and lenders tightening their criteria. This is according to Experian's Consumer Default Index (CDI) for quarter 4 (Q4)...

Growth forecast for social software, collaboration markets

The worldwide social software and collaboration market is forecast to total $4,5-billion in 2021, an increase of 17,1% from 2020, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. The need to support remote work during Covid-19, as well as social software integrations...

South African users have poor cybersecurity skills

South Africans lag behind the rest of the world when it comes to cybersecurity skills. New research shows that South Africans have slightly better skills when it comes to knowing how to react to online threats and phishing attacks. They scored 78.6 points out of 100,...

Charting data and analytics trends for 2021

Gartner has identified the top 10 data and analytics (D&A) technology trends for 2021 that can help organisations respond to change, uncertainty and the opportunities they bring in the next year. "The speed at which the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted organizations...

Call for broadband solutions to Covid setbacks

A year into the crucial Decade of Action intended to achieve 17 key Sustainable Development Goals, the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has resulted in setbacks. In response, the commissioners of the UN Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development has advocated the...

Tesla overtakes Samsung’s market cap

It took electronic vehicle manufacturer Tesla at least four times fewer years to amass a higher market capitalisation than South Korea's electronic giant Samsung, according to data calculated and analysed by Finbold. By 23 March 2021, Tesla was only 18 years old with...

Acer believed to have been hit by ransomware

Acer is believed to have been compromised by the REvil/Sodinokibi ransomware group. The notorious ransomware group is on a spree, with at least nine victims in two weeks, says Candid Wuest, Acronis vice-president of cyber protection research. The list of victims is...

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Data insight offers a competitive advantage

In a business environment where prices and products are so alike, a company’s data and how it is used is one of the last remaining differentiators between mediocrity and excellence, says Dr Tracy Dunbar, director of BITanium Analytics.  In days gone by, business...

DCC offers Dell MD3 PowerVault range

For entry-level storage consolidation that delivers high-availability, high-performance and business continuity in a compact, space-saving form factor, look no further than the Dell PowerVault MD3660f storage array and the MD6030e expansion enclosure from distributor...

Tier One relocates head office to Pretoria

Tier One Electronics, the lifestyle-focused technology company – and the owner of the Audiomotion range – has announced that it has relocated its head office and warehousing facilities in Durban to Pretoria. Tier One is also the exclusive distributors of the Rosen...

Moving from systems to service management

As corporate networks become more complex, IT departments need to evolve from managing equipment to managing services. This requires monitoring service delivery from an end-to-end perspective and finding ways to anticipate problems before they happen.  Emerging...

Marval achieves ISO/IEC recertification

IT service management (ITSM) innovator Marval has once again successfully passed the latest ISO/IEC 20000:2011 audit, the worldwide standard for ITSM. The company has now held this certification since its introduction in 2005.  The compliance requirements for ISO/IEC...

Mobility extends business reach

Mobility enjoys such acceptance in the market that many new enterprise applications are now built for mobile access first and for other devices only as additional channels. In addition, there is large-scale mobile re-engineering of enterprise applications taking...

Use LBS to find friends on WeChat

WeChat, a social communications services available for smartphones, announced the launch of a new version for BlackBerry smartphones.  The new version, WeChat 2.0, features a new location-based services (LBS) feature that integrates both "Look Around" and QR code...

Focus on skills availability for ICT sector

The message from leading global ICT managed services provider, Integr8, is that South Africa’s technology sector must renew efforts to address the need for sought-after ICT skill sets. Although the company is encouraged by reports of a drop in unemployment figures...

Panda Security boosts partner profits

Panda Security, The Cloud Security Company, is launching the new version of Panda Cloud Partner Center, the exclusive and free management console for Panda Security partners. This tool is a comprehensive solution for centralised security management, simplifying life...

Securing citizen documents

For any nation, the control and regulation of cross-border activity is essential for continued stability and economic progress. Citizens need to be able to easily move across borders to conduct business and socially, to visit family or simply to expand horizons....

Junior C# Developer

We have an extremely exciting opportunity available for a Junior Software Engineer to join a fast-growing Financial Technology CompanyThis is the ideal position for someone who wants hands-on experience of an entire technological platform and deal with all aspects of...

Java Lead Developer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

Client Details:Our client, a successful FinTech company, collaborates with major banks, retailers, and MNOs to optimise transactions. They unite dedicated individuals to provide innovative enterprise solutions that foster economic growth. With a dynamic and innovative...

Junior C# Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg North

We have an extremely exciting opportunity available for a Junior Software Engineer to join a fast-growing Financial Technology CompanyThis is the ideal position for someone who wants hands-on experience of an entire technological platform and deal with all aspects of...

Developer / Consultant (JHB) (1002127) at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Role: Our client is looking to add a highly qualified graduate, with at least a Masters Degree, however our client will prefer a PhD degree. Due to on-going company growth our client is now looking to recruit additional. Consultants to assist customers with...

Software Developer (C#.Net) (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:YOUR coding talents as a Software Developer with strong C#.Net is sought by a Joburg-based Shared Services Centre specializing in the Health sector. Your core role will be to create user information solutions by developing, implementing, and maintaining...

ANALYST at Maletchaba Human Capital

Key responsibilities Improve and assist in deal origination by providing researching the South African equity market, identifying client opportunuties and delivering the required output to clients, and thereby refining and enhancing coverageOriginate, arrange,...

Technical Support Specialist

Join our dynamic iOCO Infrastructure team as Technical Support Specialist by providing Onsite and Remote User Support to Client.Your Expertise:Practical in-service deliveryDesktop supportBasic Server SupportQualification:Grade 12 A+ N+ Your Expertise Skill:5 + Years...

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