Security, capital challenges threaten energy transition gains

Global progress towards secure, equitable and sustainable energy is accelerating after years of sluggish gains, according to a new World Economic Forum report. However, rising geopolitical tensions, investment gaps, and a growing disconnect between clean energy...

Security, infrastructure drive C-suite misalignment on GenAI

There is a serious misalignment among C-suite leaders when it comes to business goals and operational readiness for generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) deployment. This is the headline finding from a new NTT Data report, “The AI Security Balancing Act: From...

Call to strengthen child online protection in Africa

The GSMA, in partnership with the mobile industry, is calling for strengthened collective action to protect children online across Africa. Building on insights from a high-level roundtable convened at the Ministerial Programme during MWC25 Barcelona, the GSMA has...

South Africans under increasing attack by fraudsters

A massive 68% of South Africans have been targeted by email, online, phone call or text messaging fraud in the last three months, with 13% saying they had become victims. Among those who said they were targeted, the most common reported schemes were phishing, where...

Inherited Web2 weaknesses a security time bomb

Web3 promised decentralisation, transparency and security – but, instead of breaking free from Web2's vulnerabilities, it has inherited them, creating an even more dangerous cyber threat landscape. New research shows that rising threats like malware, phishing,...

Products and services fail to meet women’s needs

Despite women managing nearly $32-trillion in global spending and, according to Nielsen, being set to control 75% of discretionary spending worldwide within five years, companies are failing to meet their unique needs. This is according to a new report by Boston...

Kudos to Free State teacher Letlaka Mphuthi

Letlaka Mphuthi, from The Sentinel Primary School in Witsieshoek in the Free State, has been named the 2024 Sifiso EdTech Coding and Robotics Teacher of the Year. Sifiso EdTech made the announcement on Saturday 5 October, marketing Teacher Appreciation Day. Mphuthi...

Caution reigns as demand for automation grows

New research from Ricoh Europe highlights a growing demand from both decision-makers and employees for process automation to enhance productivity and job satisfaction - however, despite this enthusiasm, concerns over disrupting critical systems are delaying...

GenAI will force software engineers to upskill

Through 2027, generative AI (GenAI) will spawn new roles in software engineering and operations, requiring 80% of the engineering workforce to upskill, says Gartner. “Bold claims on the ability of AI have led to speculation that AI could reduce demand for human...

Energy-efficient data centres could save EMEA €25bn

A new report commissioned by Nutanix from Atlantic Ventures – Improving Sustainability in Data Centres 2024 - reveals how next-generation data centre architectures including hybrid cloud and hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) can significantly reduce energy...

Africa’s demand for energy to double by 2050

Due to a rise in population growth and increased economic activity across developing countries, energy demand in Africa is projected to increase two-fold by 2050, according to a ministerial panel at this year’s Angola Oil & Gas conference. Delivering a keynote...

EOH issues trading statement

EOH has issued a trading statement, anticipating that its financial results for the year ended 31 July 2024 are likely to differ by more than 20% from the prior year. The group continued its year-on-year performance with an improvement in headline loss per share...

Zero-day vulnerabilities behind half of dark web exploits

Between January 2023 and September 2024, Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence experts identified 547 listings to buy and sell exploits targeting software vulnerabilities. These advertisements are posted on various dark web forums and shadow Telegram channels, with...

ACSA welcomes new routes, additional flights to SA

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) as announved new flight routes and additional flights to several of its airports. On 11 October 2024, Air Botswana will launch an inaugural flight between Gaborone and Durban, with a direct flight to King Shaka International...

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Trellix expands AWS integrations

Trellix has announced expanded support for Amazon Security Lake from Amazon Web Services (AWS), a service automatically centralising security data from the cloud, on-premises, and custom sources into a purpose-built data lake. The offering is designed to enable...

DVT launches new AI and blockchain practice

Global software and solutions company DVT has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain practice under the leadership of current innovation centre head Roberto Ferro. The new practice will primarily focus on guiding and enabling business customers to...

How Google is working with AI in Africa

Google's first AI research centre in Africa aims to push the boundaries of AI while solving pressing problems affecting millions of people both locally and globally, like mapping buildings in remote locations to provide better electricity. The centre was opened in...

Kodak Alaris signs CoCre8 as enterprise distributor

Kodak Alaris, a global technology company focused on providing solutions to digitise and manage business information, has signed a distribution agreement with CoCre8 Technology Solutions. The agreement enables CoCre8 to distribute the Kodak Alaris portfolio of...

Financial services cybersecurity vital in digital transformation

User experience remains the main differentiator for successful financial services organisations and digital transformation provides the only scalable answer. By Ricardo Ferreira and Michael Brown of Fortinet The digitisation of products, services, and operations is...

How the supply chain can reduce emissions

Following a difficult and tumultuous few years for the warehousing and logistics industry, there is hope on the horizon. By Randeep Somel, vice-president: global head of communications and sustainability at Iron Mountain Global supply chain pressures have gradually...

Stay safe on WhatsApp

With more than 2-billion users globally and 23-million users in South Africa, WhatsApp continues to dominate as one of the world's most popular social messaging platforms. It's also a popular platform for scammers looking to cash in quickly by using social engineering...

Cybersecurity skills shortage: recession or stress?

In 2023, there have been so many layoffs in the technology industry that TechCrunch labelled it a "reckoning" in its extensive list released late April. To date, across numerous organisations that include Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Dropbox and Zoom, to name but a few,...

Vertiv joins Gitex Africa

Vertiv is joining Gitex Africa, taking place in Marrakech, Morocco from today (31 May) to 1 June. Vertiv will showcase its critical infrastructure solutions at Dell Technologies' stand, where visitors will have a chance to connect with Vertiv experts to discuss...

ICTGlobe channel partners benefit from aggregation deals

Channel partners of business communication and managed services provider ICTGlobe.com now have a greater array of carrier-grade, licensed fixed-wireless and fibre connectivity options to offer their wholesale, resale and enterprise clients. The news comes as...

Project Manager at Unique Hydra (Pty) Ltd

A Bachelor's degree or other relevant Tertiary Qualification in Engineering or related field is required complimented by not less than Minimum 3-5 years' plus solid experience as a Lead Project Engineer or Project Manager in Technical Projects, in the design and...

Business Analyst (Financial) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a dynamic IT company delivering innovative, value-driven solutions. Their culture is built on pride in their work, respect for colleagues, partners, and communities, and a commitment to collaborative decision-making. They also believe in...

Senior Java Developer

Are you an expert in Java looking to make a real impact? We're seeking a Senior Java Developer to drive innovation and build top-tier software solutions. If you have a strong foundation in Java, Spring Boot, and relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL, along...

Senior Java Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Are you an expert in Java looking to make a real impact? We're seeking a Senior Java Developer to drive innovation and build top-tier software solutions. If you have a strong foundation in Java, Spring Boot, and relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL, along...

Cybersecurity Specialist (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A reputable Financial Services Group seeks the technical expertise of a Cybersecurity Specialist with at least 5-10 years' experience in a technical hands-on administrative or engineering role responsible for Cybersecurity toolsets. Your role will include...

Senior Frontend Developer

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge FinTech company seeks the coding expertise of an energetic & dynamic Senior Frontend Developer to join its team. Your role will include the design and development of complex application systems, participating in application architecture...

Senior HubSpot Developer

This role demands a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and exceptional client-facing skills. The ideal candidate will lead large-scale technical projects, develop advanced integrations, and guide clients through their digital transformation journey,...

Cybersecurity Specialist (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Mowbray

ENVIRONMENT:A reputable Financial Services Group seeks the technical expertise of a Cybersecurity Specialist with at least 5-10 years' experience in a technical hands-on administrative or engineering role responsible for Cybersecurity toolsets. Your role will include...

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