Smartphone attacks are up in 2025
According to Kaspersky data, there were 29% more attacks on Android smartphone users in the first half of 2025 compared to the first half of 2024, and 48% more compared to the second half of 2024. In 2025, Kaspersky detected prominent mobile threats such as SparkCat,...
FTC investigates AI chatbots for children
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ordered seven companies that provide consumer-facing AI-powered chatbots to provide information on how these firms measure, test and monitor potentially negative impacts of the technology on children and teens. AI chatbots may...
Enterprises should seize opportunities in sovereign AI strategies
AI is no longer simply a competitive differentiator for enterprises - the technology is increasingly critical to national security and economic empowerment, prompting countries across the globe to implement strategies that support AI sovereignty, says GlobalData....
Surging IoT market to hit $1,5trn
As one of the key technologies powering Industry 4.0 besides artificial intelligence, big data, robotics, and automation, the Internet of Things (IoT) has become widely used across industries, connecting devices, processes, and people. Despite headwinds and...
Is SA ready for the data revolution?
Data roles are constantly evolving to meet the needs of the digital economy. Jessica Nyarayi Tandy, director of Bizmod, says the demand for data-driven insights shapes how organisations function compete and innovate. “In South Africa we are mirroring global trends...
Personalization triples the likelihood of customer regret
Personalised marketing, while valuable for some, generates negative experiences for 53% of customers, who were 3,2-times more likely to regret a purchase and 44% less likely to purchase again in the future, according to a survey by Gartner. A Gartner survey of 1 464...
WLAN market bounces back
According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, enterprise class Wireless LAN (WLAN) revenue increased by 11% on year-over-year basis. The adoption of the latest technology, WiFi 7, continued its ascent, reaching 12% of units shipped worldwide. “This is...
Items lost and found on Uber rides
South Africans are always on the move – sometimes so quickly that we leave behind everything from wallets to wigs, wedding veils and water bottles. Uber South Africa’s recently released Lost & Found Index offers a glimpse into what happens when a little rush, a...
Escalating attacks drive need for digital executive protection
There has been a frightening escalation in cyberthreats targeting business leaders and their families, according to a new report released by BlackCloak, a pioneer in digital executive protection for executive leaders, board members, and their families - as well as...
Cloud security report exposes dangerous blind spots
Systemic weaknesses, including alert fatigue, fragmented toolsets, and a widespread inability for organisations to detect lateral movement or defend against AI-driven attacks, leaves enterprises dangerously exposed. This is among the findings from Check Point Software...
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Collboration redefines the ICT landscape
In a paradoxical twist, our journey into the future starts with a retrospective glance at innovation's history - a lesson in the timeless art of collaboration, writes Tholo Lerotholi, co-founder of Merge X. Think Thomas Edison, popularly known as the father of...
Metrofile Kenya adds cloud offering
Metrofile has launched its new cloud services, designed to address the challenges of data volume growth, security threats, and the increasing demand for compliance with Kenya's Data Protection Act. "Our cloud services are not just about storage; they're about...
Load shedding versus load curtailment
As of 1 March 2024, Eskom has taken over control of load shedding in the City of Ekurhuleni. This, after the city reportedly failed to execute power outages when required. However, the metro has negotiated with the power utility for load curtailment to be implemented...
Darktrace and BDO Cyber Lab reaffirm partnership
BDO Cyber Lab and Darktrace have today their strategic partnership, collaborating to combat the evolving threat landscape with AI technology and expert risk mitigation strategies. "Partnerships are key to solving many of the cyber-security threats we face today. Our...
5 tech specs that have us excited for the Redmi Note 13 Series
From sunrise to sunset, you could be living a new smart life.As tech enthusiasts it is easy to miss out on another launch of new phones, but the Redmi Note 13 Series is not just another everyday launch as these new devices bring with them a lot of interesting features...
Unforeseen volume spikes don’t have to be a risk for the contact centre
Every contact centre experiences query spikes from time to time. For the most part, however, those spikes can be planned for. By Ryan Falkenberg, co-CEO of Clevva In the retail space, for example, contact centres can expect massive spikes around big shopping periods...
How to safeguard essential business data against emerging threats
The evolving nature of cyberattacks pose a constant threat to organisations, and staying up-to-date with the latest technology is no longer sufficient to ensure security. By Aslam Tajbhai, solutions architect at DMP South Africa With the emergence of artificial...
SA telecoms are at a crossroads
South Africa's telecommunications sector finds itself at a crucial crossroads, trying to balance progress with ongoing challenges. Both the government and private sector are committed to strengthening the country's telecom infrastructure, recognising its importance...
ERP key to matching disparate systems
It is not uncommon to still find companies relying on disparate systems; that is, technology platforms which do not "talk" to each other or integrate well within the broader digital ecosystem. By Stephen Howe, Times 3 Technologies director If you think about the...
Long-term energy solutions for mining resilience
According to the Boston Consulting Group, mining organisations planning for uncertainty and complexity are those that tend to find profit within them. By Johan Helberg, head of mining at Aggreko, Africa, Middle East, and Asia The research firm underscored the...
Software Engineer (Advanced) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
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ENVIRONMENT:A Tourism and Hospitality company providing luxury accommodation seeks a highly skilled & solutions-oriented IT Technician with strategic vision to join its team. You will provide proactive supervisory mechanisms for ensuring seamless operations of IT...
IT Technician (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
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Online Management Systems & Sales Administrator
About the RoleWe are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Online Management Systems & SalesAdministration Officer to support and manage purchasing, product loading, pricing accuracy,supplier coordination, and system integrity across our Cape Town and...
Online Management Systems & Sales Administrator – Western Cape Montague Gardens
About the RoleWe are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Online Management Systems & SalesAdministration Officer to support and manage purchasing, product loading, pricing accuracy,supplier coordination, and system integrity across our Cape Town and...
Project Manager (Treasury Technology Solutions)
Join a focused, intelligent team delivering mission-critical solutions that touch billions in financial flows. This is not a generic IT project role - it's treasury, finance, and digital transformation at its best.You will own full-cycle delivery of treasury...
Migration Business Analyst
The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within the team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Key responsibilitiesElicit requirementsAnalysis of business, system and functional requirements including as-is to-be...
Project Manager (Treasury Technology Solutions) – Gauteng Pretoria
Join a focused, intelligent team delivering mission-critical solutions that touch billions in financial flows. This is not a generic IT project role - it's treasury, finance, and digital transformation at its best.You will own full-cycle delivery of treasury...
Migration Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
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