Ampath confirms hack, but disputes theft of 80m patient records

Ampath, one of the country’s biggest pathology labs, has confirmed that it has been the victim of a cyberattack, but has issued a statement clarifying the claim by hackers that “80-million patient records” have been stolen. The company says it has contained the...

How will your career withstand the impact of AI?

New research from The TEFL Academy’s South African Career Resilience Report 2026 reveals that 57% of local respondents have questioned whether their chosen career or qualification will still be valuable because of artificial intelligence - while 84% say AI has already...

Cyber resilience the foundation for Africa’s next phase of digital growth

Building strong cyber resilience will be the key to sustaining the current remarkable growth of Africa’s digital economy, according to a new white paper from Mastercard. The report – Africa’s Digital Defence Race - highlights that between 2016 and 2025, mobile money...

Underfunding a leading cause of AI failures for SA firms

South African organisations whose AI ambitions outrun their budgets are seven times more likely to say AI has fallen short, according to preliminary results from DayOne’s State of AI Delivery in South Africa survey. Of the more than 170 employees, founders, managers...

Enterprises across industries embrace AI and ML

As the world moves towards adopting and enabling new capabilities and efficiencies, there is a heightened emphasis on enterprises adopting artificial intelligence (AI) and expanding intelligent business capabilities by leveraging AI/machine learning (ML) algorithms...

Paradigm shift in customer experience

New research from global cloud communications platform, Infobip reveals how conversational customer experiences and generative AI (GenAI) developments have created a long-lasting impact for how people and brands interact. Infobip analysed more than 473-billion digital...

Mobile devices dominate workstation sales

The rise in demand for mobile devices resulting from the coronavirus pandemic has led to significant changes in the PC workstation volume mix, according to the latest data published by Context. Notebooks became the dominant form factor at the end of last year and...

Revenue from fitness apps set for massive growth

Fitness apps were already on the rise before 2020's pandemic skyrocketed the entire industry's revenue numbers even more. The industry is well-placed to build on this momentum, as projections show sustained growth in the coming years. According to data presented by...

Microsoft, Amazon get lion’s share of public cloud revenue

The cloud computing industry continued its impressive growth in 2021, bringing huge profits for the market's largest players. According to data presented by StockApps.com, the world's five largest cloud vendors hit $47,5-billion in quarterly revenue. Microsoft and...

NASA’s InSight reveals the deep interior of Mars

Before NASA’s InSight spacecraft touched down on Mars in 2018, the rovers and orbiters studying the Red Planet concentrated on its surface. The stationary lander’s seismometer has changed that, revealing details about the planet’s deep interior for the first time....

FMF urges clarity on electricity reform

The Free Market Foundation (FMF) is calling on government to speed up the process of detailing and gazetting President Ramaphosa's June announcement regarding the lifting of the threshold for companies to produce their own electricity without a licence, up to 100 MW....

Sipho Maseko to leave Telkom

Sipho Maseko will step down as group CEO and executive director of Telkom and its subsidiaries on 30 June 2022. A designate group CEO will be announced soon and Maseko will ensure an orderly transition for the remainder of his tenure. Maseko joined Telkom on 1 April...

Vodacom’s quarterly revenue up 9%

Vodacom has reported group revenue of R24,8-billion for the quarter ended 30 June 2021, up 9% from the corresponding period last year. Normalised group service revenue growth was 7,8%, with international growth accelerating. South Africa service revenue was up 5,2% to...

Fraudulent Covid sites abound

During the pandemic, Kaspersky alone recorded more than 5 000 fraudulent sites globally related to the coronavirus. During this period, the company also prevented more than one million users' attempts to visit these sites. Among the most common schemes used by...

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Apple iStore launches iStoreOnline

Apple reseller iStore has launched its online shopping platform, iStoreOnline. The online store offers shoppers the convenience of purchasing Apple products online, while receiving the complimentary benefits exclusive to iStore customers. iStoreOnline offers more...

Lexmark launches new partner programme

Lexmark International, the printing and imaging solutions provider, is launching a new EMEA channel programme. The Lexmark Business Solutions Dealer (BSD) Programme replaces Lexmark’s ValuePrint Programme (LVP) and is designed to fit more closely with Lexmark’s...

Check Point launches 1100 Appliances

Check Point Software Technologies, the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, has announced the launch of its new 1100 Appliances, providing enterprise-class security in a compact desktop package, perfect for branch and remote offices. The 1100 Appliances offers...

Schneider installs data centre at ELIDZ

Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, has installed a full data centre solution at the East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ), a prime industrial park servicing various industries such as automotive, agro-processing and aqua-culture,...

The role of social business intelligence

One of the most important things all organisations need to remember is that a business is only as good as its people, says Davide Hanan, MD of QlikView SA. So, how can users make sure they are getting the most out of their people?  Well, it could equally be said that...

The big BI game-changers in 2013

Sean Paine, chief operating officer, EnterpriseWorx, sees significant changes afoot in BI this year. Business intelligence (BI) has been steadily evolving to adapt to numerous technology landscape changes in recent years – for example, mobility, big data and the rise...

Ntumba implements Project Portfolio Office

Ntumba, a 100% black-owned professional company specialising in accounting, auditing and advisory and information systems services, has implemented Project Portfolio Office (PPO), an online project portfolio management (PPM) and collaboration application, in order to...

Océ boosts ColorStream Twin productivity

Océ, an international leader in digital document management and delivery, has announced the new Océ ColorStream 3700 digital full-colour inkjet printing system, enlarging its highly successful inkjet product portfolio. The new Océ ColorStream 3700 joins the company’s...

Workforce management boosts multi-skilling

Multi-skilling has been a hot topic within the contact centre space for some time, as these environments are becoming increasingly complex by handling multi-lingual calls and supporting diverse clients, products, or services.  Efficient workforce management dictates...

Magic, GigaSpaces establish partnership

 Magic Software, a global provider of software platforms for enterprise mobility, cloud applications, and business integration, has announced that it has established a technology partnership with GigaSpaces Technologies, a pioneer of next-generation application and...

Senior Java Developer with Odoo – Gauteng Houghton Estate

A reputable technology company is looking to hire a Senior Java Developer with experience in Odoo ERP, Java Enterprise, Apache Streaming and other relevant open source technologies. It is a 7 months contract.Experience in Odoo will be a knock out of the park. Odoo is...

Senior Systems Engineer – Western Cape Durbanville

ENVIRONMENT:DESIGN and deploy complex IT systems and infrastructure, including servers, storage, networks, and security systems as your technical expertise as a Senior Systems Engineer is sought by a provider of Custom Cloud Solutions. You will work closely with...

Junior Software Developer – Gauteng Bryanston

Junior Software Developer - Use your brilliant talents to work in a one of a kind insurance tech company! Hybrid working opportunity where coding meets excellence ?? No Prior Experience Required! ?? We are looking for an enthusiastic Junior Software Developer to join...

Web Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

As a Web Engineer, you get a chance to contribute to the delivery of high-end projects for banks and financial institutions, accelerating their digital transformation. It's your responsibility to make sure that envisioned solutions become reality. In this...

Software Engineer – Western Cape Stellenbosch

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...

Database Administrator

Are you a tech-savvy professional with a passion for database design and development? Join our client, a leading regulatory authority in the medical field in South Africa.Duties:Designing data structures to deliver enterprise-grade database solutions.Analyzing...

Backend Python Developer

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding expertise of a forward-thinking Backend Python Developer who's keen on contributing to a high-impact project is sought by a provider of Data-driven solutions with a global operational footprint. Joining a collaborative team, you will help...

IT Service Delivery Manager

Join Our Team: IT Service Delivery Maestro Extraordinaire. Are you ready to shake up the financial services and insurance industry with your unparalleled IT Service Delivery Management skills? Do you dream of leading a dynamic team towards excellence while setting new...

Database Administrator – Gauteng Pretoria

Are you a tech-savvy professional with a passion for database design and development? Join our client, a leading regulatory authority in the medical field in South Africa.Duties:Designing data structures to deliver enterprise-grade database solutions.Analyzing...

Backend Python Developer – Western Cape Woodstock

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding expertise of a forward-thinking Backend Python Developer who's keen on contributing to a high-impact project is sought by a provider of Data-driven solutions with a global operational footprint. Joining a collaborative team, you will help...

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