Business-owned vehicles still bear brunt of vehicle crime
Tracker’s vehicle crime statistics for January to June 2025 reveal that business-owned vehicles are 48% more likely to be targeted by criminals than personally-owned vehicles. This trend is largely driven by hijackings, with notable shifts in both timing and location...
Master Power Technologies achieves European certification
Master Power Technologies (MPT), a African provider of power and data centre infrastructure, has become the first African company to be officially certified as an Endorser of the European Code of Conduct for Energy Efficiency in Data Centres. The certification,...
Companies back TPRM technology to mitigate mushrooming risks
The increase in trade volatility, persistent cyberattacks, new regulatory requirements, and supply chain disruptions are rapidly advancing the adoption of third-party risk management (TPRM) technology solutions, says Gartner. “Regulators and stakeholders are certainly...
Fibre operators improve perception ratings
Octotel, Openserve and MetroFibre retain the top three spots in the latest six-monthly Fibre Network Operator (FNO) Perception Survey by ISPA, South Africa’s official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB). In good news for internet industry service levels,...
Infrastructure growth drives Telkom recovery
Telkom SA SOC Limited has reported double-digit growth in mobile and fixed data traffic driving operating margin improvements. Cost optimisation remains a key focus, and it helped achieve a 25,1% growth in adjusted EBITDA to R11,8-billion, exceeding guidance. Adjusted...
Multiple IoT devices targeted with a new Mirai botnet version
Kaspersky Global Research & Analysis Team (GReAT) researchers have found multiple IoT devices targeted with a new version of the Mirai botnet. The majority of attacked devices were located in China, Egypt, India, Brazil, Turkiye and Russia. Mirai remains one of...
Bitcoin price likely to surge as US stagflation takes hold
With the US Federal Reserve now openly warning of stagflation, Bitcoin is rapidly emerging as a preferred option for investors seeking insulation from mounting economic stress. This is according to Nigel Green, chief executive of deVere Group, who says the expected...
Customer service agents fail to promote self-service
A massive 60% of customer service agents fail to promote self-service options, according to a survey by Gartner. A Gartner survey of 5 801 customers conducted in January and February 2025 revealed that despite the potential benefits of self-service, when agents do...
Webb takes a new look at the Sombrero Galaxy
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope recently imaged the Sombrero Galaxy with its NIRCam (Near-Infrared Camera). The image shows dust from the galaxy’s outer ring blocking stellar light from stars within the galaxy. In the central region of the galaxy, the roughly 2 000...
RAG becoming key for deploying GenAI applications
Gartner predicts that organisations will develop 80% of generative AI (GenAI) business applications on their existing data management platforms by 2028 – reducing the complexity and time required to deliver these applications by 50%. “Building GenAI business...
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IoDSA wins training award
The Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA) has been named Most Innovative Corporate Governance Training Institute for 2023 (UK) by Global Brands magazine. Sherma Malan, executive director: certification and member services at the IoDSA, says the award is a...
Nymbis introduces multi-tenant backup console to help MSPs deploy and manage Veeam products across customers
Nymbis Cloud Solutions, a cloud provider offering internationally accessible cloud services, solutions and platforms, has launched its Veeam multi-tenant backup management console into the local market, aimed at enabling Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to scale their...
EcoFlow opens Cape Town showroom
EcoFlow has opened its first showroom in Africa, at the Canal Walk Shopping Centre in Cape Town. The EcoFlow showroom, covering an area of approximately 100 square meters, officially opened its doors to the public on 22 July, with free entry and no prior appointment...
Industry urgently needs to implement robust cyber security strategies
A common misconception is that both cyberattacks and cybersecurity controls are sophisticated and complex. "In fact, the methods criminals use to infiltrate industrial networks are often relatively straightforward," warns Charles Blackbeard, business development...
Partnership reconnects communities around SKA
South-Africa is well known as an important global partner at the forefront of astronomy, with both optical and radio astronomy centres finding a home in the country's sparsely populated Northern Cape. Local communities surrounding the Radio Astronomy Project, known as...
Protect your printer from data breaches and cyber-attacks
Did you know that your company's printers, copiers, and multifunction printers (MFPs) could be just the gap a hacker needs to access your systems? Printers and MFPs are just as vulnerable to threats as any other connected device. But they are among the most overlooked...
Why WhatsApp could replace most other apps
For years, growing customer expectations have resulted in a multitude of customer experience initiatives, ranging from loyalty programmes to personalised pricing. While these have all been effective to one degree or another, their success is tied into how effectively...
Chatbots set to dominate customer service channels by 2027
A survey conducted by Gartner has found that chatbots will become the primary customer service channel for about a quarter of the world's organisations by the year 2027, having evolved over the past decade into a critical technology component of a service...
Is your managed services provider keeping up with the times?
Over the past few years, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) have had to significantly up their game not just to keep pace with a rapidly evolving world but also to offer their customers the peace of mind that no matter where or when they are accessing the internet, they...
The difference between managers and leaders
Leadership and management are two terms that we are familiar with and are often used interchangeably. Ellené Pienaar-Carstens, from Bizmod Development (BizDev) says that while both are important to the success of an organisation, they are very different approaches to...
IT Auditor – Gauteng Olivedale
OUR CLIENTOne of the largest financial services JSE listed companies, with a number of business verticals, offer a fast-paced and dynamic environment which enables smart, self-driven people to be their best.JOB PURPOSEThe position sits in the Group Audit Division,...
Backend Developer – Mozambique at Reverside – Remote Remote
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...
Back-end Java Software Engineer with focus on Operations at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Back-end Java Software Engineer (Advanced) – Focus on OperationsMidrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / HybridOur client in the Motor Industry is seeking a highly skilled Back-end Java Software Engineer with a strong focus on DevOps and Operations to join their global IT team....
Test Automation Lead – 1844
?? We're Hiring: Test Manager / Lead (DevOps)Are you ready to take ownership of testing in a fast-paced DevOps environment?We're looking for a seasoned QA professional with strong automation, systems engineering, and Agile expertise.What you'll bring:?? Cypress...
Back-end Java Software Engineer with focus on Operations at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Back-end Java Software Engineer (Advanced) – Focus on OperationsMidrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / HybridOur client in the Motor Industry is seeking a highly skilled Back-end Java Software Engineer with a strong focus on DevOps and Operations to join their global IT team....
Test Automation Lead – 1844 – Gauteng Pretoria
?? We're Hiring: Test Manager / Lead (DevOps)Are you ready to take ownership of testing in a fast-paced DevOps environment?We're looking for a seasoned QA professional with strong automation, systems engineering, and Agile expertise.What you'll bring:?? Cypress...
Lead Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Our client in the beverage industry is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Data Engineer to head up their data engineering function. This individual will be responsible for driving the design, development, and optimization of data pipelines, ensuring data...
Data Analyst
As a Data Analyst, you will be responsible for collecting, analysing, and interpreting large datasets to provide valuable insights and support data-driven decision-making within the organisation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business...
Lead Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Parow Valley
Our client in the beverage industry is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Data Engineer to head up their data engineering function. This individual will be responsible for driving the design, development, and optimization of data pipelines, ensuring data...
Data Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
As a Data Analyst, you will be responsible for collecting, analysing, and interpreting large datasets to provide valuable insights and support data-driven decision-making within the organisation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business...
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