Is Asia tech rout the first real ‘macro shock’ of the AI era?
The massive sell-off sweeping through Asia’s technology sector marks “the first real macro shock of the AI era” and exposes just how dependent global markets have become on a single investment theme, warns Nigel Green, CEO of financial advisors, deVere Group. The...
What Anthropic learned mapping a year’s worth of AI-enabled cyberthreats
As AI transforms the nature of and methods behind cyberattacks, how well do the techniques and frameworks used by the security community hold up? In a new report, Anthropics’s Frontier Red Team seeks to answer that question. “We examined 832 accounts that were banned...
Threat actors ramp up sophistication of DDoS attacks
Sophisticated attacker collaboration, resilient botnets and compromised IoT infrastructure drove more than eight million DDoS attacks worldwide – some as large as 30 terabits per second (Tbps) – in the second half of 2025. According to NetScout Systems’ 2025...
The secret sauce, the Pentagon, and the greatest PR campaign in history
By Barry Buck - I’ve said it so many times it’s basically my catchphrase: “I don’t know how they do it, but Anthropic has the secret sauce. They’re just better than every single one of their competitors – and it’s not even close.” Turns out the Pentagon agrees with...
Disruptive technologies like AI and robotics will reshape the future of work
Artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are the central disruptive technologies that will transform work and workplaces, and this disruption is already underway. However, technologies like autonomous vehicles (AVs) and the Industrial Internet also have important...
Supply chain attacks top 2025’s threats
Supply chain attacks have emerged as the most common cyberthreat facing businesses over the past year, a new Kaspersky global study shows. The findings reveal that nearly every third company globally had to confront a supply chain threat over the past year. According...
Bitcoin surges amid relief rally, Trump’s intervention
Bitcoin is surging as global markets rebound and US president Donald Trump reinforces his support for the digital assets sector in its intensifying confrontation with traditional Wall Street banks. This is the assessment from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, as the...
Recruiting teams don’t use all the data to shape talent strategies
As the labour market undergoes unprecedented and rapid transformation, only 31% of recruiting functions are leveraging labor market data to shape their business and talent strategies, according to a survey by Gartner. “Given the evolving labor market, organisations...
Commodity boom could boost SA economy
Momentum for the global economy has been varied moving into 2026. Coface expects growth of 2,6% this year – a very minor downtick on 2,8% in 2025 – despite an international environment marked by persistent geopolitical, financial and social risks. In light of this,...
Red Hat AI Factory with Nvidia drives scalable production AI
Red Hat has announced the Red Hat AI Factory with Nvidia, a co-engineered software platform that combines Red Hat AI Enterprise and Nvidia AI Enterprise to provide an end-to-end AI solution optimised for organisations deploying AI at scale. With enterprise AI spending...
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Digital risks and cybercrime trends to be on the lookout for in 2025
Data has become an increasingly lucrative commodity to cyber criminals and businesses worldwide face a growing prevalence of cyber threats fueled by artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake technology. Costs following incidents of such a nature can be very high....
Linda Saunders takes the helm at Salesforce SA
Salesforce has announced that Linda Saunders has been promoted to the position of Salesforce country manager and senior director of solution engineering for Africa. Since joining Salesforce in 2022 as Director of Solution Engineering for the African market, Saunders...
IT Asset Disposition key for ESG success
The focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors has become a critical element in strategic decision-making. CIOs are increasingly aligning their businesses with sustainability, from reducing carbon footprints to fostering social equity. However, a...
NEC XON achieves top Fortinet support certification
NEC XON has achieved the prestigious Fortinet Engage Technical Support Partner (ETSP) designation, making it one of only two companies in South Africa to hold this certification. According to Ian Kruger, presales and engineering manager at NEC XON, who led the ETSP...
Rewiring STEM to accelerate girls and women
The world runs on algorithms. They power economies, industries, and the way we experience daily life, but algorithms are only as good as the data they are built on. By Christina Naidoo, chief operating officer of Huawei South Africa The structures governing STEM have...
How local businesses can harness the power of SDN
Software-defined networking (SDN) is reshaping the landscape of network management, offering local businesses in South Africa a gateway to enhanced efficiency, agility and significant cost savings. By Avinash Gupta, head of the centre of excellence (COE) at In2IT...
Balance leadership and followership for productive workplaces
While leaders are expected to steer the corporate ship and make executive decisions in their organisations, employees – by the same token – need to consider some accountability for the roles they fulfil, writes Phyllis Ndlovu, founder and CEO of Kisima Psychological...
The case for a deliberately unsexy approach to technology in 2025
In an environment characterised by instant gratification, instant reward and instant feedback, the drive to speed things up comes at a cost. When it comes to IT architecture and investment, the focus should be on long-term sustainability over shiny new bling. That’s...
Zoho adds autonomous agents
Zoho has expended the scope of Zia with the announcement of Zia Agents, Agent Studio, and Agent Marketplace. Together, these solutions empower enterprises to access, build, and distribute intelligent, autonomous digital agents across their organisations. Zoho and...
New-look data centres bode well for AI in Africa
Africa is on the threshold of a technological revolution, with artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) reshaping global industries and economies. By Wojtek Piorko, MD for Africa at Vertiv For local businesses, preparing for the complexities of AI...
Implementation Engineer (Quadient, Sefas, Exstream Dialogue, Python, Linux) (Remote_10am – 7pm) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the remote team of a global leader in Customer Engagement Tech seeking the technical expertise of an Implementation Engineer (Quadient, Sefas, Exstream Dialogue, Python, Linux) (Remote 10 am – 7 pm). You will be part of a specialized group responsible...
Laravel Software Developer (Mid-Senior) – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
An opportunity exists for a skilled Laravel Software Developer to design, build, and maintain high-quality web applications. The role involves hands-on development, collaborating with design and UX teams, ensuring scalable architecture, and mentoring junior team...
Field Technician – Remote Remote
Job Title: Field Technician - Johannesburg - Biometric Workforce ManagementSalary: R15,000 Basic + benefits, Negotiable depending on experience.The Opportunity:Joining this biometric workforce management leader is a smart career move today. You will install vital...
Java Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
This role involves designing and delivering cloud-ready services and RESTful APIs, owning features end-to-end from database schema and service layer to testing, deployment, and monitoring. You will contribute to system design and architecture discussions, raise the...
Test Analyst (Advanced) 3408 – Gauteng Pretoria
Job DescriptionExecute SRM Unit Testing, System Integration Testing and support with UAT to ensure that high quality testingstandards are always achievedIdentify and create well-described defects that ensure a quick resolution by the dev/func teamsVerify and close...
Senior Support Engineer (Stellenbosch)
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE incident and service request management, 2nd Line troubleshooting and supporting endpoint/application rollouts as the next Senior Support Engineer wanted by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist. You will maintain accurate ITSM...
Business Systems Engineer
An opportunity exists for a motivated Business Systems Engineer to analyze, design, and implement business systems that align with organizational goals. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, delivering innovative products and services, and...
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Job Title: Systems Engineer - RivoniaSalary: R40,000 – R50,000, Negotiable depending on experience.The Opportunity:Joining this premier managed IT provider is an incredibly smart career move today. You will confidently guide growing businesses with secure cloud and...
Full stack Java Developer
Our client is seeking a Full Stack Java Developer based in CPT & JHB to join their team! If this sounds like you, apply today! Key Requirements 8 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]JavaData AnalysisSQLJavaScript & PostgreSQLGITTensorflow &...
Senior RPG Developer
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior RPG Developer to join our client based in Centurion on a permanent basis.What you will be doingDeliver high-quality...
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