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...

AMD unveils strategic roadmap

AMD has showcased its long-term strategy, products and technology IP, underscoring its momentum in driving accelerated growth and delivering long-term shareholder value. “AMD is entering a new era of growth fueled by our leadership technology roadmaps and accelerating...

Geopolitics drives increasing reliance on local cloud providers

Sixty-one percent of  Western European CIOs and IT leaders say geopolitical factors will increase their reliance on local or regional cloud providers, according to a survey from Gartner. The survey was conducted online from May through July 2025 among 241 CIOs and IT...

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...

IoT, HPC and cloud access driving digital twins growth

The global digital twins market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35,6% from $5-billion in 2019 to $154-billion by 2030, according to forecasts from GlobalData. Digital twins are increasingly transforming industries such as manufacturing,...

Enterprises double down on network security

Global Network Security revenue reached $6,2-billion in 1Q 2025, expanding 12% year-on-year, according to new research from Dell’Oro Group. The application security and delivery (AS&D) submarket - encompassing Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and Application...

Pick n Pay customers divert 1m plastic items from landfill

Pick n Pay is celebrating an environmental milestone: its Reverse Vending Machines (RVM) customer recycling initiative has now diverted over 1,1-million plastic and packaging recyclable items from landfill. Since launching the pilot in 2018, the RVM initiative has...

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Ethical hacking: when white hats turn grey

What colour hat is the hacker that just penetrated your organisation without your permission wearing? Grey? Black? White? Hacking is often seen as a black-and-white issue: either you are a malicious hacker who breaks into systems for personal gain, or you are an...

Break free from traditional funding

In today's competitive business landscape, entrepreneurs and small business owners face numerous challenges when it comes to funding their growth aspirations. By Ramone Pillay, head of sales at Debtsource Traditional high-street bank financing may not always be...

Will phone numbers become relics of the past?

Before the rise of mobile technology, close friends' and family members' phone numbers were committed to memory. For other contacts, landline users relied on the little black books beside the phone. The need to dial traditional phone numbers has diminished with the...

Banking operations reimagined

Forces of change are reshaping banking. The last time the banking industry experienced steeply rising rates off a shallow base was in 2005. Over the past 18 years, low rates have had the effect of a Big Bang, shattering the fundamental equation of banking (deposits...

Digital immunity the next goal for cybersecurity

Amid rapid change and evolution of cyberrisk, traditional approaches to cybersecurity and cyber resilience are no longer enough to protect organisations. By Gary Jardim, sales and marketing manager at Triple4 Global A new model is emerging, in which organisations...

Digital engagement puts patients at the heart of healthcare

"Digital engagement can significantly enhance person centred patient care, helping to overcome the challenges and complexities that so many people experience when seeking healthcare. The Netcare app will further support our digitally integrated person centred patient...

SA solution recognised by Gartner

Specialist software engineering company MIP Holdings, which focuses on creating and delivering bespoke solutions for financial services organisations, has been featured in Gartner's latest Market Guide for Life Policy Admin Systems, EMEA. The company's locally-built...

Datacentrix is first local Rubrik Elite level partner

Datacentrix has achieved Elite level partner status with Zero Trust Data Security company Rubrik - becoming the first and only partner to reach this category in South Africa. According to Shawn Marx, business unit manager: converged solutions at Datacentrix, the...

UX/UI Designer

If you're a UX-driven designer who enjoys turning research and insight into clean, human-centred interfaces, this role could be a good fit. It's a 6-month contract in Johannesburg, starting in October, suited to someone at intermediate level with around 3 to 5 years...

Senior Business Analyst

The Senior Business Analyst (SBA) will act as a critical liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to identify business needs, define requirements, and deliver data-driven solutions within the banking sector. The SBA will lead the analysis and design...

UX/UI Designer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

If you're a UX-driven designer who enjoys turning research and insight into clean, human-centred interfaces, this role could be a good fit. It's a 6-month contract in Johannesburg, starting in October, suited to someone at intermediate level with around 3 to 5 years...

Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

The Senior Business Analyst (SBA) will act as a critical liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to identify business needs, define requirements, and deliver data-driven solutions within the banking sector. The SBA will lead the analysis and design...

IT Auditor

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

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...

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...

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...

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