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​" –...

Execs aren’t sleeping enough – and it’s a cardiometabolic risk

A new study published in Preventive Medicine journal found that four years of consistently inadequate sleep in corporate executives was associated with adverse cardiometabolic health. Led by Paula Pienaar, a PhD candidate at the University of Cape Town (UCT) and Vrije...

Modern slavery still a huge risk in supply chains

Seventy-one percent of sustainable procurement leaders consider addressing modern slavery risk a key priority, but just half report making effective progress on the issue, according to new research from Gartner. Chief procurement officers (CPOs) cannot rely on...

SA enterprises move quickly to hybrid cloud model

Kathy Gibson reports – South African enterprises are starting to adopt hybrid cloud and within five years it will be the predominant IT model. This is the word from Rowen Grierson, regional sales director of Nutanix sub-Saharan Africa, sharing the results of Nutanix’s...

Cloud critical to meet immediate business needs

Dimension Data has released its 2021 Hybrid Cloud Report, which highlights the critical need for business agility, and the role hybrid cloud has had in helping businesses achieve this. Before Covid-19, many companies had embarked on digital transformation journeys,...

EMEA PC shipments set for record growth

The ongoing Covid-19 lockdown continues driving a surge in demand for PCs and the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region witnessed impressive PC unit shipments growth last year. However, 2021 is set to deliver a new record. According to data presented by...

Attacks against remote access protocols continue to rise

In mid-March of last year, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared the world was facing a pandemic and countries rushed to enact measures to stem the spread. A popular measure to combat the pandemic was switching companies to remote work. However, with...

Growth for global server market in 2021

The growing adoption of new technologies such as big data and a surge in high-performance computing continue fuelling demand for servers across different sectors, according to research group AksjeBloggen.com, which says the global server market is expected to hit a...

29% of cyberthreats previously unknown

HP Inc's latest Quarterly Threat Insights Report has found that 29% of malware captured was previously unknown due to the widespread use of packers and obfuscation techniques by attackers seeking to evade detection. Eighty eight percent of malware was delivered by...

Industrial printers on road to recovery

New results from the IDC Worldwide Quarterly Industrial Printer Tracker show that the market recovery from the Covid-19 crisis continued in the fourth quarter of 2020 (4Q20). "Every market segment covered by the Industrial Printer Tracker, from large format printers...

Pandemic creates ‘perfect storm’ for cybercriminals

While the Covid-19 pandemic of 2020 altered lives forever, it has also had severe repercussions for the cybersecurity landscape with more than 16,4-million Covid-19-related cyberthreats detected last year, says Atlas VPN. "The pandemic has created the perfect storm...

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What businesses may overlook with POPI

A new realm of compliance for South African businesses and government is set to arrive in 2013. Executives and business owners may soon have only one year to ensure their IT governance complies with the new Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act when it is...

Oracle unveils social management solution

The industry’s first unified, end-to-end social management solution for the enterprise was unveiled today at South by Southwest by Oracle. Called Oracle Social Relationship Management (SRM), the new product is part of the Oracle Social Relationship Management Suite....

CBD surveillance systems mature

As central business district (CBD) surveillance systems mature and expand, new add-on solutions with greater flexibility, functionality and control are being introduced, says Mark Chertkow, MD of Graphic Image Technologies (GIT).  The challenge is to maintain the...

QlikView maps fire brigade’s risk

QlikView, a leader in business discovery - user-driven business intelligence (BI) - has announced that the fire brigade Amsterdam-Amstelland has deployed QlikView to map the risks in the region and proactively respond to those risks.  QlikView serves as the basis for...

Defining a solid security strategy

IDC 2013 CIO Summit is currently underway in Cape Town this week – an event aimed at bringing insight into the key business strategies that CIOs need to consider in a constantly evolving business world. The theme of this year’s event is "Seize the Moment: Transform,...

DCC introduces Verbatim Power Packs

Ever run out of battery life and there is no charger available? Often lose battery life on that important call or while listening to music? Stress no longer with the new Verbatim Power Packs from Distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). DCC is now delivering two...

New CEO for kalahari.com

kalahari.com, South Africa’s biggest online retailer, has appointed Caren Genthner-Kappesz as its new CEO. One of Genthner-Kappesz’ goals is to reinforce the e-commerce pioneer’s leadership position in the market.  Genthner-Kappesz, who relocated to Cape Town from...

IT must adapt to technology consumers

The speed at which technology devices are moving into the business is a cause for concern for the IT department. But not in the sense that these devices are unwanted, but rather through the highlighting of the need for IT to start providing the same levels of service...

New Riverbed capabilities empower customers

Riverbed Technology, the application performance company announced the availability of new product capabilities, developer tools and a supporting community that allow IT professionals to customise and adapt their IT infrastructure to meet the demands of their business...

SAS, NWU build data science skills

SAS and North-West University (NWU) has announced the launch of the SAS Advanced Analytics Laboratory in the Centre for Business Mathematics and Informatics (BMI), the first of its kind in South Africa. Through the Centre for BMI, students will be able to enroll for...

Senior JAVA Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg North

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior JAVA Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Houghton Estate

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 1-year contract roleTo apply a set of tasks and...

Senior Oracle Developer – Gauteng Sandton

To develop and implement appropriate and efficient company's Systems according to provided specifications, standards and procedures, using various tools and languages but within the architectural standards and guidelines as established within company to obtain optimal...

Senior SQL Developer at EOH

Essential functions Writes SQL interface & Develops SQL CodeDevelopment / configuration on the in-house system, VisionInstall, configure, test and maintaining client configurations - on premises, SaaS or hosted platformsProactively ensure the highest levels of...

Senior C# Software Developer at RecruiTech

A well-known software development house is seeking a talented senior developer (Hybrid) to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the latest technology. Responsibilities: Analysing, designing, and developing web, desktop, and mobile...

DB2 Database Administrator

Unlock the Power of Data in the Heart of Johannesburg! Join our dynamic team as a DB2 Database Administrator for a global leader. Be the architect of seamless data solutions, ensuring peak erformance and security. Thrive in a cutting-edge tech environment, where your...

IT Risk Consultant

Lead IT Risk and Cybersecurity - drive Strategies in a Dynamic Environment! Is this you?Are you a seasoned Senior Consultant specializing in IT Risk Assurance and Cybersecurity? Do you excel in identifying vulnerabilities, implementing robust security measures, and...

Business Intelligence Manager

Design, develop, and maintain data architecture, data pipelines, data warehouses, and business intelligence solutions.Ensure data quality, integrity, availability, and security are maintained across all data sources.Optimize the performance of data warehouse, data...

Senior Mobile Developer

Are you ready to join a company that places value of efficient solutions? Are you a soon to be Mobile Guru? Check out the requirements below to see if you qualify for this exciting venture! Our client is a technology solutions partner, with specialist services for...

Senior SQL Developer at EOH – Gauteng Irene

Essential functions Writes SQL interface & Develops SQL CodeDevelopment / configuration on the in-house system, VisionInstall, configure, test and maintaining client configurations - on premises, SaaS or hosted platformsProactively ensure the highest levels of...

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