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...

Access control, data exposure flaws prevalent in corporate web apps

A study by Kaspersky Security Assessment experts has identified the most dangerous and widespread vulnerabilities in corporate web applications developed in-house. In the period between 2021 and 2023, flaws related to access control and data protection were found in...

Kenya tops the Africa Youth Digital Readiness Index

Kenya has been ranked at the top position in the 2023 Eastern Africa Youth Digital Readiness Index, followed by Rwanda and Uganda in second and third position respectively. The report indicates that Ethiopia and Tanzania ranked fourth and fifth with Sudan, DRC and...

Global marketplace VC investments triple to historic high

Marketplaces are continuing to benefit from shifts born out of the pandemic and show no signs of slowing down. According to the research data analysed and published by Definanzas.com, global venture capital (VC) investments into marketplaces hit a new all-time high in...

Young SA scientists shine at Hong Kong science fair

Two young South African scientists have received honourable mentions after showcasing their technological advancements in the 2021 Virtual Global Youth Science and Technology Bowl (GYSTB) Science Fair in Hong Kong. Eskom Expo for Young Scientists silver medal winners...

Business debt conditions show signs of improvement

Business conditions are moving in the right direction as the economy recovers from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to new insight from Experian South Africa. Experian's quarterly Business Debt Index (BDI) for quarter one (Q1) 2021, which reflects the...

Covid forces accelerated digital investment

Chief financial officers (CFOs) plan to increase technology investments, with 82% saying they intend to increase investment in digital capabilities in fiscal year (FY) 2021 compared to FY20. A survey of 115 CFOs was conducted by Gartner between July - December 2020,...

Investment in future of work set for growth

Total European investment in future of work (FoW) transformation will surpass $145-billion in 2021. According to the Worldwide Future of Work Spending Guide published by International Data Corporation (IDC), published for the first time in June 2021, one-third of...

Saffers plan to spend more on post-pandemic events

What South African miss most about pre-lockdown life includes the roar of a soccer match coming to life at a stadium, the electric energy of a jam-packed, sold-out concert, and the heavy base of a vibrant club scene. These insights from new research conducted by Epson...

SA startup uses cloud, AI to improve food security for poultry farmers

Startup, Omniolytics, has turned to IBM to help transform poultry farming through digital platforms that use sensors and IBM Watson running in the IBM Cloud. Omniolytics develops smart farming solutions for emerging and commercial poultry farmers. The local poultry...

Touchless travel for Star Alliance members

Frequent flyer program customers of Star Alliance member airlines will soon be able to use their biometric identity across any participating airline at any participating airport following a new agreement between the world's largest airline alliance, NEC and airline...

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Veeam introduces Backup Cloud Edition

Businesses with virtualised IT environments will soon be able to back up their servers to a secure cloud-based service of their choice, says Jessica van Wyk of Veeam South Africa. “Veeam Backup and Replication is already the easiest, most reliable, quickest way to...

Keeping companies safe as IT threats soar

News of new forms of insidious cyber-attacks, viruses and malware emerges almost daily – making it seem as if a so-called "cybergeddon" is imminent – yet many companies still do not have adequate infrastructure to protect themselves against these online onslaughts. Is...

Move from BI to intelligent business

Companies are getting very good at collecting business intelligence - but too few are using it to change the way they interact with customers. Addressing delegates at the Teradata User Group hosted by Bytes Systems Integration in Midrand recently, Teradata’s Rob...

Stellenbosch University optimises VDI

As an early adopter of desktop virtualisation, Stellenbosch University has optimised their virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) even further by deploying a Tintri VMstore T540 unit that provides high throughput required to enable hundreds of simultaneous user logons...

Mobile computing to grow IT in 2013

Mobile computing is growing momentously and is set to account for as much as 57% of worldwide IT market growth in 2013, says Derick Roberts, CEO of TruTeq Devices, a Pretoria-based company focusing on wireless connectivity solutions to all market sectors, including a...

The four steps to IT consolidation

Tell a spouse that users would like to consolidate their neatly organised home storage to a single closet and the idea may be met with a startled face twisted into a smirk. Why would users want to destabilise the status quo if what they have is adequate?  Similarly,...

Ovum: treat customers as individuals

 A fundamental lack of understanding about who the customer is means insurers are facing a “through the looking glass” moment. Traditional perspectives about the importance of operational excellence and a primarily product-focused approach, are being turned inside-out...

The end of the landline?

Landline users in South Africa are cutting the cord. In mid-November, Telkom, the country’s major fixed line operator – which also happens to be the largest in Africa – revealed that it has witnessed a steady decline in the amount of landline users it serves, with the...

Will the 2013 big data trend last?

No matter which industry users are involved in, the chances that they have heard about the concept of “big data” as a “big” trend for 2013, are quite high. In fact, the IDC is predicting that the big data market will grow at a rate of 31,7% until it reaches...

Use Discovery Miles on TAKEALOT.com

TAKEALOT.com has partnered with Discovery and is now offering customers the option to pay for their TAKEALOT.com order using Discovery Miles. “It’s great to be able to partner with a brand with the history and status of Discovery. Discovery Miles is a well recognised...

Advanced DevOps Engineer

Join in on revolutionizing the automotive industry's IT landscape! Our clients are hiring a skilled Advanced DevOps Engineer for a hybrid position in the Midrand/ Menlyn area. Be part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of mobility. Requirements: Master's...

Senior Full stack C# Engineer

Our client is on the lookout for an adept Senior Full Stack C# Engineer with over 6 years of coding experience. You'll be instrumental in crafting and maintaining sophisticated large-scale transactional systems, while also taking the reins to lead and mentor your team...

JavaScript Full Stack Developer (Expert) 0621 – Gauteng Centurion

Large, international Automotive client actively looking for highly competent JavaScript Full Stack Developer (Expert)Product: Integrate Apps (Steve Cloud / EE Validation Services) A team of proficient individuals focused on developing sustainable cloud solutions, user...

Data Architect – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

Our client based in Pretoria is looking for a Data Architect to be on a months renewable contract Minimum Qualification Required: A minimum of a bachelor's degree in computer science or information Management OR equivalent,A minimum of seven to ten years' experience...

Senior Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg North

Work on a wide variety of projects doing development using Microsoft development tools. Have knowledge of business processes and experience on the development of applicationsPlay an active role in the design, development and unit testing of production...

Advanced DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Join in on revolutionizing the automotive industry's IT landscape! Our clients are hiring a skilled Advanced DevOps Engineer for a hybrid position in the Midrand/ Menlyn area. Be part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of mobility. Requirements: Master's...

Senior Full stack C# Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is on the lookout for an adept Senior Full Stack C# Engineer with over 6 years of coding experience. You'll be instrumental in crafting and maintaining sophisticated large-scale transactional systems, while also taking the reins to lead and mentor your team...

DevOps Engineer – 2576

A company in Pretoria looking to fill this urgent role of DevOps Engineer.ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: · Infrastructure:Ansible/Chef, Kubernetes, Terraform, FINOPS· IAM:LDAP, Federate identities, Roles & Access Management.· Service Management:Incidents...

PLC Programmer

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE REPSONSIBLE FOR DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOFTWARE ON VARIOUS PLATFORMS. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSNational Diploma and/or N3 in Electrical Engineering will be advantageousSKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED2 – 3 Years PLC Programming Experience in...

Business Systems Integrator

Qualifications and ExperienceNQF Level Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior CertificateDegree or Diploma in Information TechnologyCertificate in relevant Technology or Domain5 years of relevant professional experience in roles such as Business Analyst or Systems...

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