Arctic sea ice heads for another record low
The National Snow and Ice Data Centre reports that on March 10 Arctic sea ice coverage was below even last year’s historic low of 5,5-million square miles. Though ice could still expand, it is likely that the 2026 sea ice maximum will remain critically low. Low Arctic...
Affordability drives strongest new car sales in a decade
South Africa’s automotive market closed 2025 at its strongest level in more than a decade, supported by easing interest rates, improving vehicle pricing, and a decisive shift in how consumers evaluate vehicle affordability. While headline sales reflect a clear...
How much is your stolen card worth on the dark web?
According to recent research from NordVPN, prices for stolen payment cards on dark-web marketplaces have risen in most countries. While the global average remains around $8, some markets have jumped by as much as 444%. In South Africa, the average price climbed from...
More than half of retailers pay the ransom when they are hit
Sophos has released its fifth annual Sophos State of Ransomware in Retail report, a vendor-agnostic survey of IT and cybersecurity leaders across 16 countries. This year’s report reveals that nearly half (46%) of retail ransomware incidents were traced to an unknown...
Rapid adoption of AI has inherent risks
Surfshark analysis reveals that workers have been involved in more than 700 AI-related incidents and hazards so far this year, with the US representing nearly one-third of these cases – and a significant 72% of all cases reported caused "Economic/Property" harm to...
2026’s defining telecoms trends
Juniper Research has revealed its Top 10 telecoms and connectivity trends for 2026 in a new whitepaper that evaluates the forces redefining telecoms - from AI-driven automation to new connectivity models - and pinpoints where operators, vendors, and investors must act...
Gartner Hype Cycle reveals how AI could transform sales
In response to evolving buyer behaviors and shifting purchasing trends, chief sales officers (CSOs) are transforming traditional sales practices by embracing innovative approaches, according to Gartner. Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Sales Transformation, 2025 highlights...
Mobile and digital IDs defining the future of travel
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the results of its 2025 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), highlighting two key trends that are redefining the passenger travel experience: mobile reliance is rising; and biometric adoption is accelerating....
DLL hijacking has doubled since 2023
Security specialist Kaspersky reports that dynamic link library (DLL) hijacking attacks have doubled in the past two years. DLL hijacking is a common technique in which attackers replace a library loaded by a legitimate process with a malicious one. It is used by...
Why aren’t we deploying AI data centres at scale?
Kathy Gibson reports from Tognana, Italy – Data centres are the engines of innovation, but face massive challenges to keep up with growing demands from artificial intelligence (AI), power and cooling issues, staffing shortages and sustainability imperatives. A panel...
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Cloud Fundis slashes analytics processing costs by 50%
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Technology will help restore efficiency and confidence in aviation’s baggage processes
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Infobip becomes an Oracle ISV partner
Infobip, a global cloud communications platform and a member of Oracle Partner Network (OPN), has become an Independent Software Vendor (ISV) with access to Oracle Integration Cloud. Now, businesses using any Oracle solution can access Infobip's omnichannel platform...
Kotani Pay obtains a CASP Licence
Kotani Pay has become what it believes to be the first on-ramp and off-ramp blockchain fintech to receive a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license from South Africa's Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). "This is an exciting time for the Kotani Pay team....
Epson evolves Heat-Free Line Inkjet printing
Epson launched the AM-C400 and AM-C550 MFPs to deliver improved solutions to the A4 market, offering the energy-saving and productivity advantages afforded by Epson's existing Line Inkjet printers but in a smaller, A4 format. Boasting high print and scan speeds (up to...
Peach Payments acquires Operativa
Digital payments service provider Peach Payments has acquired customer software development firm Operativa as a going concern. The acquisition sees the full Operativa team integrated into Peach Payments, with Operativa co-founders Dayne Olivier and Ben Janecke taking...
SA business attracts clients in 46 countries
Pragma, a South African-based enterprise asset management company, is achieving global recognition and growth via its targeted software platform. This is according to recently-appointed CEO Scott Gibson, who says: "Pragma's roots are in engineering consulting...
Xero Beautiful Business Fund is open for entries
Small business platform Xero has announced the return of the Xero Beautiful Business Fund for 2024 -- an initiative offering more than R8-million in funding to support small businesses and non-profits with their growth plans and help drive future success. Entries for...
Exclusive Networks certifies as Infoblox Diamond-level distributor
Exclusive Networks has become the first Distributor Partner to achieve Diamond-Level certification in Infoblox's Skilled to Secure Partner Program for EMEA as it gears up for growth with a new Infoblox Professional Services agreement. In today's rapidly evolving...
NetScout expands IT observability at the edge
NetScout has introduced its new suite of Business Edge Observability products, including the nGenius Edge Sensor and Remote InfiniStreamNG solutions to deliver IT observability for remote locations at the digital edge. As the prevalence and importance of...
Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
A leading retail organization is looking for an experienced Business Analyst: Supply Chain Systems with strong experience in retail, finance, or consulting to join their team in Cape Town. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute professional to act...
Integration Engineer (TypeScript, Node.js, AWS & Azure) (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A Customer Experience Tech Specialist seeks an Integration Developer with at least 3 years of experience to design, build, and maintain integrations for contact center solutions. You'll work on Backend development (80%) with Frontend responsibilities...
Integration Engineer (TypeScript, Node.js, AWS & Azure) (Remote) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
ENVIRONMENT:A Customer Experience Tech Specialist seeks an Integration Developer with at least 3 years of experience to design, build, and maintain integrations for contact center solutions. You'll work on Backend development (80%) with Frontend responsibilities...
Cloud Data Platform Support Engineer
Role:The Cloud Data Platform Support Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the stability, reliability, and efficiency of the company data platform hosted in Microsoft Azure, with a future vision to extend into other cloud environments. This role is primarily...
Cloud Data Platform Support Engineer – Remote Remote
Role:The Cloud Data Platform Support Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the stability, reliability, and efficiency of the company data platform hosted in Microsoft Azure, with a future vision to extend into other cloud environments. This role is primarily...
Senior Java & Angular Developer (Fintech) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Do you dream in Java? Speak fluent Spring Boot? Can you charm both Angular frontends and Native Android apps into working harmoniously? Then you might be exactly who we're looking for!We're on the lookout for a Java Developer Extraordinaire to join our squad of...
Senior Java & Angular Developer (Fintech) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Do you dream in Java? Speak fluent Spring Boot? Can you charm both Angular frontends and Native Android apps into working harmoniously? Then you might be exactly who we're looking for!We're on the lookout for a Java Developer Extraordinaire to join our squad of...
IT Technical Consultant
The Technical Consultant will have experience of interacting with clients' business and technical teams, internal software development teams, and networking teams. This person will be an integral team member in the on-going support of products and services provided to...
IT Technical Consultant – KwaZulu-Natal Kloof
The Technical Consultant will have experience of interacting with clients' business and technical teams, internal software development teams, and networking teams. This person will be an integral team member in the on-going support of products and services provided to...
Senior Java & Angular Developer (Contract) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are looking for a Java Developer with experience in building high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. It is preferred that the individual be skilled in Angular and Native android development as the team is cross skilled and multi-functional. We are...
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