SA’s key industries come under fire from DDoS attacks

South Africa has become one of the most targeted countries globally for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against certain key industries, including financial and computer services. New data from NetScout’s Threat Intelligence Report for the second half of...

With sustained stress, workers turn to escapist behaviours

There has been a steady year‑on‑year rise in addictive behaviours among South African employees, reflecting how prolonged stress is reshaping the ways people cope, escape and self‑manage emotional pressure. Drawn from a five‑year analysis of Lyra Southern Africa’s...

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...

AMD boosts AI capabilities with Nod.ai acquisition

Looking to bolster its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, AMD has acquired AI specialist developer Nod.ai. The chip maker says the acquisition strongly aligns with its AI growth strategy centred on an open software ecosystem that lowers the barriers of entry...

AI helps SA scientists to improve pollen forecasts

Artificial Iintelligence (AI) is being used by South African scientists to detect and classify pollen spores in real time, which may improve forecasting of bioaerosols that trigger respiratory illnesses like allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and asthma. Prof Jonny Peter,...

Work from home drives home improvement trend

Since March 2020, 70% of consumers have reported making changes in their living environment due to spending more time at home during the pandemic, and more than half (51%) have reported purchasing at least one smart device during that period. According to a study from...

Continued education rollouts drive EMEA tablet market

The tablet market in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region totaled 14,6-million units in 4Q20, growing 11,7% year on year (YoY), according to data from IDC ' s Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. The continued demand generated by the...

Pat Gelsinger takes the reins at Intel

Pat Gelsinger has officially become the eighth CEO in Intel's history, having taken up the position yesterday (14 February). Gelsinger brings more than four decades of technology and leadership experience to the job, including 30 years at Intel, where he began his...

Consumers are soft targets as fraud increases

As South Africans waved goodbye to 2020, they looked forward to 2021 with a lot of anticipation that the year would not be filled with the same challenges that had to be dealt with over the previous 12 months. Unfortunately, this has not materialised, and the Southern...

Expected growth hides real downturn in vehicle sales

Suth Africa's 2021 new vehicle sales will show double digit growth off 2020's unforeseen low base but will also continue to show a decline in real economic terms says WesBank. WesBank CEO Chris de Kock says two distinct considerations need to be separated in...

Long, hard road ahead for Eskom turnaround

Kathy Gibson reports - Eskom is attempting to pivot its business in line with global energy trends while simultaneously pulling itself back from the brink after years of poor management and maintenance - all while splitting into three operating entities. That's the...

People trust robots more than themselves when it comes to money

2020 has changed our relationship with money - and people now trust robots more than themselves to manage their finances. This is according to a new study by Oracle and personal finance expert Farnoosh Torabi, which polled more than 9 000 consumers and business...

Low-code development set for major growth surge

The worldwide low-code development technologies market is projected to total $11,3-billion in 2021, an increase of 23,2% from 2020, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. The surge in remote development during the Covid-19 pandemic will continue to boost low-...

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Carrier WiFi comes of age in 2013

All indications point to full speed ahead for service provider WiFi deployments in 2013, says Steve Hratko, director of Carrier Marketing at Ruckus Wireless.  While WiFi has been around for quite some time as a consumer and enterprise technology, it’s never garnered...

Mobility changes customer relationships

Emerging technologies have enabled companies to collect, store and analyse customer information in ways that have greatly improved their ability to attract and retain customers.  Enterprises can practice effective customer relationship management (CRM) by using...

Africa is linking up nicely, says Q-KON

Innovative solutions, more focused service delivery and better understanding of the connectivity market are just some of the reasons why Africa is attracting the attention of more service providers. The surge in mobile use within emerging markets across Africa and...

DiData positioned as Leader by Gartner

Dimension Data, the $5,8-billion global specialist IT solutions and services provider, has announced it has been positioned by Gartner in the Leaders Quadrant of the Magic Quadrant for Communications Outsourcing and Professional Services (COPS) 2012 report. Compiled...

Lightweight photography packs a punch

In the world of photography where there are myriad options available, picking a model that differentiates itself from the competition can be a daunting task, says Heinrich Pretorius, Canon product specialist at Drive Control Corporation (DCC).  However, technology is...

Businesses use encryption to protect data

According to B2B International survey conducted this year, encryption is the fifth most widespread protection technique. It’s a sharp rise from the results of a similar survey in 2011 where it barely crept into the top 10.  It is also ranked second among the security...

WiFi to solve 3G data overload

Cellular phone usage has grown exponentially, and with the increased popularity of smartphones that can access the Internet and social media, which requires connectivity, mobile operators are finding themselves increasingly unable to cope with the sheer volumes of...

Large organisations not ready for POPI

The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI) will soon be enacted into South African law and the latest draft has already been passed by the national assembly. However, many large and well-known organisations are not even attending to some of the basics of...

Bytes awarded Cisco certification

Bytes Systems Integration has achieved certification as an Advanced Cisco Borderless Network Architecture Specialised Partner. The new certification enables Bytes to sell and support solutions based on Cisco’s next-generation network architecture. “With the advent of...

HR experts advise school-leavers to upskill

Those leaving school are advised to earnestly embark on study to acquire a qualification, be it a degree, diploma or even a one-year certificate. This is according to human resource (HR) and recruitment experts, who state that it is best to initially start and...

Project Manager (SDWAN) – Gauteng Johannesburg North

Role Purpose:Responsible for ensuring effective delivery of projects within agreed timelines, budgets, scope,agreed outcomes and optimal Customer satisfaction.Key Performance Areas:Manage projects (20%)Customer service (30%)Supplier relationships (20%)Internal...

Project Manager

Leading multinational company based in Gauteng (East Rand) requires an experienced Project Manager with projects experience from the manufacturing industry.Projects experience within heavy manufacturing industry is essential.Relevant Bachelor's degree or diploma...

DevOps Engineer (Hybrid)

Our client is seeking to recruit a DevOps Engineer.Responsibilities:Monitoring the performance and reliability of the company's global online platformsMonitoring the availability management, latency, efficiency, and change managementMonitoring the emergency response...

Senior Web (Front-end) Developer.

Would you like to work from home for one of the leading companies in the taxation space?Our client has an amazing opportunity for a permanent Senior Web (Front-end) Developer. This position will be based in either Pretoria, Johannesburg, or Cape town being 90% remote....

Senior Angular Developer

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Senior Angular Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, testing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and efficient web applications using Angular. As a Senior Angular Developer,...

Software Engineer

ENVIRONMENT:A full-service digital agency based in Reading, UK, The Hague, Netherlands and Stellenbosch, South Africa who strategizes, designs, and develops digital solutions for the private and public sectors is seeking to employ a Senior Software Engineer who will...

Senior Software Developer – Python

ENVIRONMENT:Our client serves as a partner in digital innovation, development, and execution. They specialize in designing, constructing, and launching products that generate substantial business value through a customer-centric approach. Their focus involves...

Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg

Leading multinational company based in Gauteng (East Rand) requires an experienced Project Manager with projects experience from the manufacturing industry.Projects experience within heavy manufacturing industry is essential.Relevant Bachelor's degree or diploma...

DevOps Engineer (Hybrid) – Western Cape Oakdale

Our client is seeking to recruit a DevOps Engineer.Responsibilities:Monitoring the performance and reliability of the company's global online platformsMonitoring the availability management, latency, efficiency, and change managementMonitoring the emergency response...

Senior Web (Front-end) Developer. – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Would you like to work from home for one of the leading companies in the taxation space?Our client has an amazing opportunity for a permanent Senior Web (Front-end) Developer. This position will be based in either Pretoria, Johannesburg, or Cape town being 90% remote....

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