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...
AWS and OpenAI in $38bn partnership
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and OpenAI have announced a multi-year, strategic partnership that provides AWS’s infrastructure to run and scale OpenAI’s core artificial intelligence (AI) workloads starting immediately. Under this new $38 billion agreement, which will have...
Total vehicle sales hit decade-high levels
The South African motor industry continues to defy expectations, posting another month of exceptional growth, according to the latest numbers from naamsa | The Automotive Business Council. Total vehicle sales in October reached 55 956 units – the highest monthly total...
Key talent management trends leaders should prepare for
Ongoing AI integration, coupled with a fragile economy, is causing CHROs to re-evaluate their 2026 talent strategies, according to Gartner. The research group has identified four trends that will shape talent management in 2026: The decline in entry-level roles will...
All the winners of the Meta Llama Impact Accelerator Programme
Meta has announced all the national winners of its Llama Impact Accelerator 2025 - a programme bringing together some of Sub-Saharan Africa’s most promising founders using the Llama large language model to address real challenges in healthcare, education, agriculture,...
Europe stands united in data centre race
Kathy Gibson reports from Tognana, Italy - Europe is standing as one in the development of a globally competitive data centre industry. At a meeting of Data Centre Associations hosted by Vertiv, industry leaders came together to identify common issues and areas of...
What are the ‘killer applications’ for quantum computing?
With the commercial value of quantum computing hardware predicted to exceed $21-billion within the next two decades, the technology has attracted the attention of both public and private stakeholders across a range of regions and industries. And with multiple hardware...
Black Friday shoppers warned about AI, deepfakes and smart scams
With Black Friday around the corner and International Fraud Awareness Week (16 to 22 November) approaching, RCS is warning shoppers to expect a surge of more sophisticated scams - from AI-generated deepfakes to near-perfect fake links and sites. Melanie Botes, RCS...
Companies not yet reaping the benefits of AI tools
Eighty-eight percent of HR leaders report their organisations have not realised significant business value from AI tools, according to business and technology insights company Gartner. “Typically, in an AI-enabled organisation CHROs try to empower employees to drive...
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Creating pathways for women to succeed in cybersecurity
As South Africans from all walks of life celebrate Women's Month and the many remarkable achievements of women in nearly every profession, women remain underrepresented within the cybersecurity sector - a burgeoning field crucial for the online security of South...
Fortinet expands unified SASE coverage with SA point-of-presence
Fortinet has announced the launch of a new dedicated point-of-presence (POP) in Johannesburg, expanding the reach and availability of Fortinet Unified SASE for customers across South Africa and Southern African countries. The increase in remote working and hybrid...
HPE boost partners with AI, hybrid cloud programs
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has announced a new AI enablement program, in collaboration with Nvidia, designed to boost profitability and deliver new revenue streams for partners. The program offers new competencies and additional resources across AI, compute, storage,...
Sage strengthens Microsoft partnership
Sage has announced new developments in its ongoing partnership with Microsoft, with advancements in Sage Instant Analysis, Sage Active and Sage Network set to enhance operational efficiency and innovation for SMBs through integrated solutions. "Our partnership with...
The synergy between esports and education
Esports, once dismissed as a frivolous pastime, has evolved into a dynamic intersection of entertainment, technology, and education. This transformation is not only reshaping perceptions but also providing significant benefits across educational levels. From primary...
MTN calls for learner device donations
MTN South Africa, together with the Department of Basic Education (DBE) and Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT), has announced the launch of the 'Connecting Every Child' programme, calling on South Africans to join the drive to donate 30 000...
Westcon-Comstor programme generates $768m for partners
Westcon-Comstor's Intelligent Demand (ID) programme, which harnesses data to uncover growth opportunities for channel partners, generated $768-million in additional revenue for partners in FY24 - up 70% on the previous year's figure of $450-million. Intelligent Demand...
iSchoolAfrica Education Trust celebrates 15 years
iSchoolAfrica has celebrated 15 years of driving educational change across South Africa. Since its inception, iSchoolAfrica has leveraged technology and good educational practices to reduce inequalities, enhance opportunities for exceptional employment, and stimulate...
Veeam adds Microsoft 365 backup for Veeam Data Cloud
Veeam Software has announced the next generation of Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 with the new capabilities offered by Microsoft 365 Backup Storage. Veeam Data Cloud, which is built on Microsoft Azure, provides backup-as-a-service (BaaS) for Microsoft 365,...
Label printers make small business sense
Small businesses are the backbone of the South African economy, and their survival depends heavily on business owner's ability to keep overhead costs low, maintain efficiencies, and increasingly, to prioritise marketing and branding. Label printers are showing up as a...
IT Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
We are a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) with an expanding client base and a great team. We currently have several openings due to expansion and we are looking for skilled, dynamic, and passionate IT Support Engineers to join our technical team in Johannesburg,...
Systems Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
Workplace Type: Hybrid PermanentMAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To interpret business requirements to design, develop and install software/integration solutions using analysis, design and testing techniques.KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREASDesign software solutionsDevelop systemsPerform...
BI Developer
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Programme Administrator
?? We're hiring- Programme Administrator- 18 months contractStart date : 7 April 2026 - Office based About the RoleOur client in the banking industry is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Programme Administrator to provide essential support in the planning,...
BI Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is seeking a BI Developer for a hybrid role based in Johannesburg. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]SQL - T-SQLSSRS, SSIS, SSASData warehouseUML/ERDAzure DevOpsPower BIShould you meet the requirements for this position,...
Programme Administrator – Gauteng Gauteng
?? We're hiring- Programme Administrator- 18 months contractStart date : 7 April 2026 - Office based About the RoleOur client in the banking industry is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Programme Administrator to provide essential support in the planning,...
Backend Developer
Our client is seeking a talented Backend Developer to join their dynamic team remotely. If building robust, scalable systems and working with cutting-edge technologies excites you, and you thrive in a flexible, remote environment, this role could be your next big...
MI & Reporting Data Analyst at Datonomy Solutions
The MI Data & Reporting Analyst will serve as a strategic enabler within the Collections & Recoveries squad, driving the adoption of AI, data science, and advanced analytics to optimise performance and support the bank's technology transformation. The role...
Backend Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is seeking a talented Backend Developer to join their dynamic team remotely. If building robust, scalable systems and working with cutting-edge technologies excites you, and you thrive in a flexible, remote environment, this role could be your next big...
MI & Reporting Data Analyst at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton
The MI Data & Reporting Analyst will serve as a strategic enabler within the Collections & Recoveries squad, driving the adoption of AI, data science, and advanced analytics to optimise performance and support the bank's technology transformation. The role...
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