Defences improve, but ransomware still threatens SA businesses

Almost two-thirds (63%) of ransomware incidents in South Africa resulted in data being encrypted over the past year, according to the new State of Ransomware in South Africa 2026 report from Sophos. This is above the global average of 56% and an increase from the 60%...

20 years on and gender gap parity is fracturing

Twenty years after the World Economic Forum first measured the global gender gap, the world is closer to parity than ever, but progress is fragile, with gains reversing in some areas, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2026. Women now reach senior leadership in...

Unemployed are least likely to prioritise betting spending-limit tools

The online betting group most likely to prioritise debt repayment with a windfall is also the group least likely to ask regulators or operators for spending controls, according to new research from Softswiss. Fewer than four in 10 unemployed South Africans think...

AI-first enterprises will win big if they do it right

Kathy Gibson reports - Enterprises that are reshaping and reinventing business domains around artificial intelligence (AI) are on track to experience great return on investment (ROI) and become more competitive. But there is a currently a big disconnect between AI...

iOCO adds Cato SASE Platform to managed cybersecurity portfolio

iOCO has announced a collaboration with Cato Networks that expands its managed security portfolio with Cato’s unified, cloud-native SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) platform. The service addresses the needs of enterprises facing rising cyber risk, growing AI...

LG wins big at IFA

LG Electronics (LG) has been named as Best Brand of IFA 2026. LG also secured multiple Category Best awards. The LG OLED evo AI W6, True Wireless Wallpaper TV earned the Best in Home & Entertainment award. In the audio category, LG Sound Suite AI was named Best in...

New dual-architecture chip marks milestone for enterprise computing

Marking the first processor milestone from its collaboration with Arm, IBM has announced the first dual-architecture mainframe processor - designed to enable enterprises to run operating systems and applications on both the IBM and Arm compute platforms in future IBM...

Intel outlines architectures for Agentic AI

At Hot Chip 2026, Intel is showcasing three architectures for Agentic AI and enterprise-scale workloads, combining the Diamond Rapids processor for high-performance orchestration, the Crescent Island GPU for efficient inference and the Wildcat Lake SoC for intelligent...

How flexible working unlocks part-time talent and reduces costs

New research from IWG says CFOs and senior business leaders are now realising that hybrid and flexible work models are becoming a strategic advantage in attracting and retaining part-time talent – while also supporting measurable productivity gains. A growing number...

Hygiene? We’ve heard of it …

On average, users take more actions to keep their mobile devices clean and updated than their PCs, according to new research from Kaspersky comparing the hygiene habits for smartphones and PCs. The global survey showed that smartphone users are noticeably more...

Bolt takes e-hailing compliance nationwide

Bolt is expanding its South African national e-hailing compliance programme following regulatory engagements in the North West and Western Cape as the industry works to turn the country’s new e-hailing regulations into practical licensing, safety, and operating...

AI misinformation is accelerating Africa’s risk landscape

As misinformation, cybercrime, health emergencies, civil unrest, extreme weather and infrastructure disruption become progressively interconnected across Africa, organisations are under growing pressure to distinguish fact from fiction before uncertainty escalates...

Veeam unveils DataAI vision in SA

Kathy Gibson reports from VeeamON – After 20 years in business, 2026 may be the best forward-looking year yet for Veeam. This is the word from Tim Pfaelzer, senior vice-president: EMEA at Veeam, speaking at the VeeamOn Tour 2026 in Riversands today. Veeam is coming...

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Every cybersecurity team needs a hacker mindset

Cybersecurity is seen as a “patch fast, block traffic, monitor alerts, respond to incidents” kind of function. But that framing misses the point, writes Armand Kruger, head of cybersecurity at NEC XON. Breaches don’t generally begin with brute force. They begin with...

SA organisations are building private internets to survive 2026

The public internet is transitioning from being known as a core business enabler to – in many ways – an increasingly worrisome liability. Historically viewed as the great connector – open, accessible, and essential – the public digital environment is becoming...

What we can learn from AI skeptics

Across the world's most technologically advanced economies, a significant proportion of desk workers describe themselves as AI skeptics, while the number in emerging markets is dramatically lower. By Linda Saunders, country manager and senior director solution...

AI startup expands into SA

Cogniviti Labs (C-Labs), a Singapore-headquartered AI and digital transformation firm specialising in next-gen procurement and finance solutions, today announced its expansion into South Africa as part of its global growth strategy. The launch brings C-Labs’...

The Building Company saves R6m on Microsoft 365 renewal

The Cloud Crew has helped The Building Company save R6-million on its annual Microsoft 365 renewal after using its Azure-powered licence audit and optimisation application to assess actual usage across the organisation. The saving represents about 38% of The Building...

How Kyocera’s national partner network supports businesses

For many South African businesses, technology reliability is not tested in a boardroom or during a sales presentation. It is tested when a device stops working, a team is under pressure, and someone needs help quickly. In those moments, the strength of a technology...

NEC XON and PowerX join forces across Africa

NEC Africa and PowerX have announced a strategic partnership to deliver intelligent remote management system (RMS) and energy efficiency solutions for large, distributed telecommunications networks across Africa. The partnership combines NEC's proven track record of...

Cape Town approves Stage Zero’s locally-developed Gilbert Series

Stage Zero’s Gilbert 48V hybrid PV inverter series, including the 3kVA, 5kVA, 6kVA and 8kVA grid-tied models, has been added to the City of Cape Town’s Approved Photovoltaic (PV) Inverter List, marking an important compliance milestone for the company’s managed solar...

DuxNet launches cloud-managed portfolio

DuxNet, the in-house brand of Duxbury Networking, has launched the DuxNet Premium Access Point range, extending its cloud-managed networking portfolio from switching to wireless connectivity for South African SMBs, resellers, and multi-site organisations. The new...

Tactical Technical Purchaser – Western Cape Cape Farms

A leading international maritime technology and engineering organisation is seeking an experienced Tactical (Technical) Purchaser (Level 1) to join its Cape Town-based Procurement team. The organisation delivers innovative maritime solutions to global customers across...

Senior Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst with a strong background in Financial Services / Fintech / Banking to join a high-performing technology environment.The successful candidate will be responsible for analysing business needs, identifying...

Cyber Security Engineer (Pen Tester) at reversidesoftwaresolutionspt

Reverside is an established IT services provider delivering Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We are seeking a Cyber Security Engineer specialising in Penetration Testing to identify vulnerabilities across...

Tier 2 Technical Support / Systems Administrator

The Tier 2 Technical Support/Systems Administrator provides advanced technical support, systemsadministration, and operational support across the organisation's IT environment. Acting as the primary escalation point from the Service Desk (Tier 1), the role resolves...

Tier 2 Technical Support / Systems Administrator – Gauteng Primrose

The Tier 2 Technical Support/Systems Administrator provides advanced technical support, systemsadministration, and operational support across the organisation's IT environment. Acting as the primary escalation point from the Service Desk (Tier 1), the role resolves...

Intermediate Azure Integration Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking an Intermediate Azure Integration Developer (.NET) for a remote contract role (6-12 months) with team, supporting a significant new client project. Approximate start is in 4-6 weeks, subject to client environment readiness and project mobilisation. This...

Analyst (Valuations & Planning)

The position entails management of an enterprise's financial holdings, focusing on the entity's liquidity, and mitigating its financial, operational, and reputational risk. The scope of this position includes the entity's collections, disbursements, concentration,...

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