AI is driving more breaches, at an average cost of $6m

One in four malicious breaches were AI-enabled – a 56% increase over last year – and these breaches cost an average of $6-million, roughly $1-million more than the global breach average of $4,99-million. This is among the findings from IBM's 2026 Cost of a Data Breach...

AI automation is having an impact on entry-level hiring

Nearly a quarter (22%) of CHROs report that at least one business leader in their organisation has stopped hiring for entry-level roles due to AI automation, according to Gartner. The 4Q25 Gartner survey of 110 heads of HR also found that 95% of organisations have...

Africa’s young people want jobs, clean government

Africa’s young people are more optimistic about the future of their countries, economies and the continent than at any point since the pandemic - but they are demanding jobs, cleaner government, safer communities, a stronger political voice and a model of democracy...

Even without data centres, Africa faces water bankruptcy

A new United Nations (UN) report says the world has moved past a water crisis into water bankruptcy – and Africa’s utility numbers already show what that looks like.

Human-centric work models boost employee performance

Employees who operate in human-centric work models - where they are seen as people, not just resources - are 3,8 times more likely to be high performing, according to a new survey by Gartner. Gartner's global survey of more than 400 employees and leaders focused on...

Top 10 predictions for the future of digital infrastructure

Digital businesses depend on digital infrastructure - compute and data management horsepower, network connectivity, operational support, and management - to power business applications, analytics, and activities. Global research group, IDC, has given its Top 10...

How SA is performing in social progress

South Africa has ranked 77th out of 146 countries on the 2018 Social Progress Index (SPI), a multi-indicator index that assesses the social and environmental performance of different countries. The country performed highest in Basic Human Needs categories such as...

Intel releases Thunderbolt 3 protocol

Intel aims to making the innovation delivered with Thunderbolt 3 available to everyone. The company has announced that it contributed the Intel Thunderbolt protocol specification to the USB Promoter Group, enabling other chip makers to build Thunderbolt compatible...

Huawei launches public cloud from SA data centre

Huawei Cloud has become the first global public cloud provider offering commercial services from an operational data centre in Africa. The South African facility complies with Tier 3+ standards and uses Huawei’s high-performance chips and network devices. Huawei is...

IBM establishes Quantum Advantage roadmap

IBM has passed what it believes to be a scientific milestone, announcing its highest quantum volume to date. Quantum volume is a measurement, a procedure developed by IBM, that determines how powerful a quantum computer is, accounting for both gate and measurement...

Intel drives development of quantum cryoprober

Intel, partnering with Bluefors and Afore, has introduced the first cryoprober, a quantum testing device named the Cryogenic Wafer Prober, developed to speed the development of quantum computing solutions. Intel identified the need for a quantum testing tool to...

Last chance to vote in Channelwise Awards survey

The next few days are the last chance for reseller partners to vote in the Channelwise Awards, that recognise and salute the cream of our industry. Voting has been extended, and will close at midnight on this Thursday, 7 March 2019. The annual awards are based on the...

SA’s first floating solar PV installation unveiled

Marlenique, a fruit farm and wedding venue outside Franschhoek, has unveiled a floating solar PV system. The system was installed by New South Energy on the farm's dam, helping to generate clean energy, while also minimising evaporation from the farm's dam and saving...

AI, virtual assistants impact contact centres

Thirty-seven percent of service leaders are either piloting or using artificial intelligence (AI) bots and virtual customer assistants (VCAs), and 67% of those leaders believe they are high-value tools in the contact centre. According to Gartner's Technology Roadmap...

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Senior Data Analyst at DAV Professional Placement Group

Requirements: BCom Information Technology qualification/ equivalentRelevant BI Certification is highly beneficialQlikview/ Qliksense experience mandatoryNprinting experience beneficialMiniumum of 6 years BI experienceExtensive knowledge of MS SQL Database...

Tech Lead

The Tech Lead will be positioned as the technical authority on a multi-year modernization project with a key client. The candidate will oversee the technical aspects of the system's further development and enhancement.They will coordinate with the development team and...

ATM Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

A well-established company within the Electrical Equipment industry is seeking a ATM Developer to be based at their offices in JHB North. The Key Responsibilities for this Role IncludeDevelop software solutionsDesign system specifications, standards and...

Tech Lead – Western Cape Cape Town

The Tech Lead will be positioned as the technical authority on a multi-year modernization project with a key client. The candidate will oversee the technical aspects of the system's further development and enhancement.They will coordinate with the development team and...

Technical Analyst : Finance Systems at The Foschini Group

Position Description:The Technical Analyst provides support and resolution of finance systems queries, with a particular focus on master data maintenance. The Technical Analyst provides guidance to customers on policy and procedures related to master data on finance...

Test Analyst I (SAP BW) – Hybrid Contract

The purpose of the role is to perform standard testing activities, in order to ensure the successful implementation of business solutions. The role designs, develops and administers a series of tests and evaluations that identify any potential issues with a product...

Test Automation Engineer

We are seeking a detail-oriented Test Automation Engineer for our office in Cape Town. This role is instrumental in ensuring the reliability and robustness of the application being developed. The successful candidate will work closely with the development team to...

Test Analyst I (SAP BW) – Hybrid Contract – Western Cape Cape Town

The purpose of the role is to perform standard testing activities, in order to ensure the successful implementation of business solutions. The role designs, develops and administers a series of tests and evaluations that identify any potential issues with a product...

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