It’s the era of the SOC
Among the primary reasons for establishing a Security Operations Centre (SOC) are strengthening cybersecurity posture, enabling faster detection and response and gaining a competitive edge. Interestingly, despite the increasing demand for automated cybersecurity...
Used car sales show strong year-on-year growth
December 2025 was a positive send-off for the South African used car market, with sales easing after a very strong showing in October and November 2025. While month-on-month (MoM) declines were noted, year-on-year (YoY) sales saw a notable increase, reinforcing the...
End users will spend $213bn on information security this year
Worldwide end-user spending on information security is projected to reach $213-billion in 2025, up from $193-billion in 2024, according to Gartner. Spending is estimated to increase 12,5% in 2026 to total $240-billion. “Established security spending will continue as...
European public cloud spending holds up to tariffs
According to the Worldwide Software and Public Cloud Services Spending Guide published by International Data Corporation (IDC), public cloud services spending in Europe will total $229-billion in 2025 and will reach $452-billion by 2029, recording a five-year...
Webb telescope traces the many shapes of nebulae
Since their discovery in the late 1700s, astronomers have learned that planetary nebulae, or the expanding shell of glowing gas expelled by a low-intermediate mass star late in its life, can come in all shapes and sizes. Most planetary nebula present as circular,...
rAge 2025 levels up with new venue
rAge (the really Awesome gaming expo) is moving to a new venue for its upcoming event on 5 to 7 December 2025, becoming one of the first events to be hosted at Fourways Mall's 50 000 square meters of covered space rooftop. Fourways Mall is undergoing a transformation...
Growing demand drives new vehicle sales
New vehicle sales powered through the 50 000-unit volume mark in July, a feat last achieved in March 2023. The positive performance continues 10 consecutive months of increased volumes, the most recent five months registering double-digit growth. July was the best...
Duxbury to distribute MikroTik in SA
Duxbury Networking has announced its official distribution partnership with networking manufacturer MikroTik. “MikroTik brings us a powerful combination of carrier-grade performance and everyday affordability. We are starting with a focused portfolio that supports...
UK organisations moving away from single cloud
Sixty percent of companies in the UK are no longer reliant on a single cloud provider, reflecting a broader effort to avoid overdependence on any one platform amid rising geopolitical uncertainty and growing concerns around digital sovereignty. This is according to...
GenAI for Procurement hits the Trough of Disillusionment
Generative AI (GenAI) for procurement has entered the trough of disillusionment, according to Gartner. While some early adopters are seeing benefits, many organizations are experiencing uneven ROI or falling short of expectations, highlighting the need for a more...
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Protect your financial assets from unknown online threats
Cybercriminals are a formidable and pervasive threat that continues to loom over online banking and consumer bank accounts. These malicious actors employ a myriad of sophisticated techniques, such as hacking, phishing, spamming, card theft, online fraud, vishing, and...
Bridging the gap between fintech and traveltech
The integration of finance and technology, known as fintech, has revolutionised traditional banking and payment systems, transforming how we live, work and travel. Similarly, travel technology, or traveltech, has empowered travellers with convenient booking platforms...
A guide to virtual wheeling
Eskom has run a successful pilot of virtual wheeling, which will enable companies with multiple offtake sites to connect to generators using the Eskom or municipal grids. Jason van der Poel, partner and Hannah Milner, candidate attorney at Webber Wentzel, unpack what...
NEC XON launches enterprise technology solutions business unit
NEC XON has announced the launch of its new enterprise technology solutions (ETS) business unit. The unit will meet the growing demand from high-end corporate clients seeking cutting-edge IT infrastructure solutions that power their operations in the data-driven...
Fighting the four most common mental health challenges
In the relentless pursuit of success, entrepreneurs often find themselves immersed in the day-to-day challenges of running a business, inadvertently neglecting their mental health. While dedication and hard work are undeniably vital in entrepreneurship, it is equally...
African organisations must adopt an active defence posture
Considering the constantly evolving and increasingly sophisticated cyber threat landscape, the state of cybersecurity, resilience and data protection in Africa potentially has global implications. By Kate Mollett, regional director of South Africa and SADC at...
Braintree retains LS Retail Diamond Partner status
Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Braintree has won the LS Retail Diamond Partner award for the fourth consecutive year. LS Retail, a provider of business management software solutions for retail and hospitality companies, has expanded its partner ecosystem...
Email security still critical
Email compromise still accounts for around 90% of breaches that occur within business on a daily basis, something that, in most instances, can be blamed on user error. "New and evolving threats are landing in users' mailboxes daily, particularly within the hybrid...
Understand the language of connectivity
In an age where connectivity is the foundation of our digital existence, understanding the complexities of modern connectivity offerings is critical. By Craig Blignaut, product manager: WiFi and Theo Van Zyl, head of wireless at Vox The Internet, a global network of...
Will NHI Bill wipe out medical insurance?
The NHI Bill does not contain any clarity on how South Africa's large and complex medical schemes and insurance industry will be affected. By Lenee Green, partner; Mateen Memon, associate; and Mariam Ismail, trainee attorney at Webber Wentzel On 12 June 2023, the...
Senior Software Developer
Job Purpose Our client is modernising financial access for South Africa's underserved market. As a Senior Software Developer, you'll design, architect, and build scalable fintech solutions that make credit simpler, faster, and more responsible. You'll work across the...
Data Analyst
Key Responsibilities:Translate raw data into clear business insights and visualizations.Apply telecommunications/NOC knowledge (fault management, SLA adherence, MTTR).Solve operational problems using quantitative analysis.Automate reporting and streamline data...
Senior Software Developer – Gauteng Rosebank
Job Purpose Our client is modernising financial access for South Africa's underserved market. As a Senior Software Developer, you'll design, architect, and build scalable fintech solutions that make credit simpler, faster, and more responsible. You'll work across the...
Data Analyst – Gauteng Braamfontein
Key Responsibilities:Translate raw data into clear business insights and visualizations.Apply telecommunications/NOC knowledge (fault management, SLA adherence, MTTR).Solve operational problems using quantitative analysis.Automate reporting and streamline data...
Intermediate C# Developer with Kafka experience
Design, develop, and maintain C#/.NET Core microservices.Implement containerisation best practices (Docker images, deployment pipelines).Deploy and manage applications on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) or on-premise Kubernetes clusters.Collaborate with DevOps teams to...
Snr IT Technician
Description/Synopsis: A leader in the financial services sector is looking for a Snr IT Technician to join their team. The role will oversee the management of IT infrastructure, systems security, and user support across the business. The successful candidate will...
Intermediate C# Developer with Kafka experience – Gauteng Pretoria
Design, develop, and maintain C#/.NET Core microservices.Implement containerisation best practices (Docker images, deployment pipelines).Deploy and manage applications on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) or on-premise Kubernetes clusters.Collaborate with DevOps teams to...
Snr IT Technician – Western Cape Cape Town
Description/Synopsis: A leader in the financial services sector is looking for a Snr IT Technician to join their team. The role will oversee the management of IT infrastructure, systems security, and user support across the business. The successful candidate will...
Infrastructure Architect
Infrastructure Architecture & PlanningDefine and maintain target-state infrastructure across data centers, cloud, and edge.Lead modernization initiatives (virtualization, hyperconverged systems, containerization).Create blueprints for compute, storage, backup,...
Assistant Technician at TFG (The Foschini Group)
Assist the Technician to maintain all the mechanical and electrical equipment in and aroundthe Distribution Centre (DC) through preventative and corrective maintenance. Assets includefork trucks, conveyors, PLCs, RF scanners, printers, compressors, dock levellers,...
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