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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​" –...

Cybercriminals stoop to exploit Israeli-Hamas conflict

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Wrap: Gitex Global 2023

Gitex, held every year in Dubai, bills itself as the biggest IT show in the world. Kathy Gibson reports   Dubai’s vision for a human-centric digital city Dubai is known as one of the world’s most technologically advanced cities, with an impressive array of...

DSA believes SA could double SMME growth

South Africa can easily double the number of small, medium, and micro-enterprises (SMMEs) if sufficient attention is paid to the direct selling industry, says Rajesh Parshotam, chairperson of the Direct Selling Association of South Africa (DSA). A report by the Small...

SA accelerates digital transformation pace

South Africa is driving forward with digital transformation at around the same pace as the rest of the world. New research shows that local organisations have grown dx adoption by 20% between 2018 and 2020 - with 43% of organisations now identifying as digital...

Hyperautomation set to drive supply chain autonomy

The evolution towards an autonomous supply chain has already begun, and this transformation coincides and is driven by members of Generation Z (Gen Z), that have just started to enter the workforce, according to Gartner. "Born between 1997 and 2012, the oldest Gen...

Worldwide server market revenue grew 1,5% in Q4

Vendor revenue in the worldwide server market grew 1,5% year over year to $25,8-billion during the fourth quarter of 2020 (4Q20). According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker, worldwide server shipments declined 3% year over...

AI transforming investor positioning for technology service providers

By 2025, more than 75% of venture capital (VC) and early-stage investor executive reviews will be informed using artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics, according to Gartner. "Successful investors are purported to have a good "gut feel" -- the ability to make...

Scientists trace fastest solar particles to their roots on the Sun

Zipping through space at close to the speed of light, Solar Energetic Particles, or SEPs, are one of the main challenges for the future of human spaceflight. Clouds of these tiny solar projectiles can make it to Earth – a 93-million mile journey – in under an hour....

Mobile wallets set to be $3,5trn industry

The global shift towards a cashless society created a huge space for mobile wallets as a safer and more convenient way of managing money. As the pandemic continues driving a digital transformation of payments, the entire segment witnessed impressive growth in the last...

Weak passwords proliferate in top companies

Even the Fortune 500 don't use secure passwords, with many of their users setting passwords that can be breached in less than one second. New research from NordPass reveals that the top password in the retail and ecommerce industry is "password", the same as in the...

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DVT revenues to exceed R250-million

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Massdiscounters implements JDA solutions

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Oracle speeds up Database Appliance

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Nashua shines at Africa Print Road Show

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Thomson Reuters signs deal with the ECB

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Hyland Software partners with BSVA IS

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NetApp simplifies Revlon’s IT

NetApp has announced its role in Revlon’s IT transformation. The global beauty leader turned to NetApp to help inject simplicity, agility and cost efficiencies throughout all levels of its business. Through the NetApp storage foundation, which is at the heart of the...

Senior Systems Administrator

EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree or Higher Diploma in Information Technology or Computer Science, or an appropriateProfessional Certification.o Advanced Excel user.o Knowledge of, and Experience with, PowerBI and QlikSense will be an advantage.o 8 years working experience...

C# Developer (Intermediate)

A world-class software solutions provider, dedicated to the financial services, has an opportunity available for a skilled and motivated Intermediate Systems Developer to join their dynamic team. A strong background in C# development will put you in the forefront and...

Backend Developer (C#, Java) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge company that leverages the latest technologies to construct high-performance, state-of-the-art services is seeking an exceptional Backend Developer to join an outstanding team. As they strive to strengthen and expand their presence in...

Project Manager: Software Development – Gauteng Johannesburg North

6 Months contract (will possibility to extend) - Company from the Financial Services sector requires the services of a skilled Project Manager: Software Development that is skilled in delivering projects in Systems and Business.6 Months contract (will possibility to...

Data Engineer – 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 Data Engineer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be doing /...

Senior Web Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

ENVIRONMENT:A Health Tech Solution Company in Pretoria is actively seeking a Senior Web Developer. The responsibilities for this position involve leveraging various web-based development languages to construct responsive and adaptive user interfaces (UIs) for both...

Senior Systems Administrator – Gauteng Ormonde

EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree or Higher Diploma in Information Technology or Computer Science, or an appropriateProfessional Certification.o Advanced Excel user.o Knowledge of, and Experience with, PowerBI and QlikSense will be an advantage.o 8 years working experience...

C# Developer (Intermediate) – Gauteng Centurion

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iOCO is a leading technology and services company committed to delivering innovative solutions to our clients. We are currently seeking skilled RPG Developers to join us on a contract basis. What you will do:Design, develop implement, and be responsible for ongoing...

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