SA’s key industries come under fire from DDoS attacks

South Africa has become one of the most targeted countries globally for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against certain key industries, including financial and computer services. New data from NetScout’s Threat Intelligence Report for the second half of...

With sustained stress, workers turn to escapist behaviours

There has been a steady year‑on‑year rise in addictive behaviours among South African employees, reflecting how prolonged stress is reshaping the ways people cope, escape and self‑manage emotional pressure. Drawn from a five‑year analysis of Lyra Southern Africa’s...

SA has world’s highest cyberattack rate, identity visibility gap

South African companies have significant gaps in workforce password security, underscoring growing risks as they contend with rising cyber threats, increasing regulatory pressure, and limited visibility into user identities and access. This is according to a new study...

AI-enabled attacks drive ransomware surge

Cybercrime no longer functions as a series of isolated campaigns. Today, it operates as a system, with malicious hackers operating across an end-to-end life cycle and compressing the attack life cycle with shadow agents. This is the headline finding from the 2026...

Job losses to AI not yet mainstream

While there is  widespread speculation that artificial intelligence (AI) will drastically reduce customer service headcount, currently only 20% of leaders have reduced agent staffing due to AI, according to a survey by Gartner. A Gartner survey of 321 customer service...

Africa is a hotspot for AI-driven fraud

Africa’s rapid digital expansion is creating both unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges in the fight against fraud. This is among the findings from Sumsub’s Identity Fraud Report 2025-2026, which provides an in-depth, data-driven view of identity fraud...

Global crypto ‘arms race’ is on as US passes legislation

The US has passed its first major national cryptocurrency legislation - the Genius Act - signaling the most aggressive shift yet in Washington’s approach to digital assets. Backed by President Trump, the bill marks a landmark moment for the crypto sector and ignites...

Made-in-SA platform makes AI more accessible

A South African company hopes to change the way people across the country and beyond access and engage with artificial intelligence (AI). Siza AI, built by Durban-based tech developer, Jeeten (Jay) Bhoora, is believed to be Africa’s first fully email-powered AI...

AI investments a priority as capital spending stalls

Chief financial officers (CFOs) are entering the second half of 2025 facing a mix of cost pressures, policy shifts and geopolitical risks, resulting in 37% of finance leaders already pausing some capital spending, according to a survey by Gartner. “This survey of...

PC shipments are up amid tariff concerns

Counterpoint Research’s preliminary estimates from its PC service indicate that the global PC shipment market grew 8,4% YoY in Q2 2025, marking the highest YoY increase since 2022 when pandemic-driven demand lifted the market. The Q2 growth was mainly driven by the...

Uranus is warmer than we thought

For millennia, astronomers thought Uranus was no more than a distant star. It wasn’t until the late 18th century that Uranus was universally accepted as a planet. To this day, the ringed, blue world subverts scientists’ expectations, but new NASA research helps puzzle...

SA companies go all-in on AI adoption

Kathy Gibson reports – South African corporates are fully embracing generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), which is well on its way to being used as a mature and useful tool. This is the headline finding from the South African GenAI Roadmap 2025 presented today...

Advance in speculative decoding speeds AI

Researchers from Intel Labs and the Weizmann Institute of Science have introduced a major advance in speculative decoding. The new technique, presented at the International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML), in Vancouver, enables any small “draft” model to...

Don’t fall for a QR code scam

In today’s digital world, QR codes are placed on almost everything - from yogurt containers and restaurant menus to museum exhibits, and even utility bills and parking lots. People use them to open websites, download apps, collect loyalty programme points, make...

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These things should be standard in your VoIP system

Very little is certain in the world of business. That quickly becomes apparent to anyone who's ever started a business or even reached the executive level in a company. There are, however, things that all businesses should be able to take for granted. That includes...

Hybrid and multi-cloud drive business transformation

It would be impossible to find a business that is not at least partially exposed to the cloud, or which has cloud in its strategy. The cloud has changed everything but it is certainly not a one-size-fits-all conversation. What's best for one business may not be best...

Embrace the power of APIs in cybersecurity

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Loud labourers add pressure to HCM

A new workplace trend has emerged - loud labourers - which will only add pressure to the lives of already stressed business managers. The term is used to describe workers who 'talk the talk, but barely walk the walk', according to Nicol Myburgh, head of CRS...

Ransomware and the obligation to stop fraud

Cyber security has taken centre stage in South African commerce, and it's no surprise, given the prevalence of ransomware attacks on businesses in Africa, write Karl Blom, partner, and Laone Setshedi, candidate attorney from Webber Wentzel. South African law sets out...

How to extend electronic lifecycles

In the pursuit of sustainable practices, extending the life cycle of electronic devices stands out as a potent solution that addresses climate impact, saves natural resources, and reduces harmful emissions. Wale Arewa, CEO of Xperien, discusses the importance of ITAD,...

Orange Business, VMware transform Flexible SD-WAN

Orange Business and VMware are strengthening their partnership to deliver Flexible SD-WAN with VMware as the first fully embedded SD-WAN offering in Evolution Platform. The Orange Business Evolution Platform combines a secured digital infrastructure with an agile,...

The year ahead, according to Kyocera

As 2023 draws to a close, Paul Wendlandt, GM of Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa, shares his vision for the future of the company. With a clear focus on enhancing sales and profitability in their core business, fostering innovation in new business sectors, and...

AI, blockchain and the future of local agriculture

Innovative technologies, including blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), drones and more, will continue to pave the way for growth within the local agricultural sector, while playing a critical role in helping to alleviate global challenges such as food security...

Virtual agents could tell you a thing or two about your business

If you're a CEO or even a high-ranking executive, you're probably confident you know everything (or almost everything) about your business. But no matter how much time you spend pouring over reports, making surprise visits to different departments, and engaging with...

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Postion Summary: The National Research Foundation (NRF) seeks to make an appointment for the position of Financial System Administrator Key Responsibilities: Provide technical and functional support for Microsoft D365 Finance and Operations (F&O) in production and...

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Reverside is an established IT services provider specializing in delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We are always looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team and contribute...

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Frontend Developer (Angular) – Gauteng Pretoria

Rapidly experiment with multiple solutionsImplement pixel perfect UI designsImplement re-usable HTML and JS logicEnsure all code is readable, extendable, and scalable.Ensure that stylesheets are maintained and adapted where necessary.Ensure that all implementations...

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