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...

Employees are the biggest cyber threat – and it will only get worse

South Africa experienced a 46% increase in insider cyber risk in 2026, surpassing the global average of 44%. What’s more, 63% of South African companies surveyed expect insider‑driven data losses to increase as growing numbers of disgruntled employees are resorting to...

Interconnected systems at risk of a digital pandemic

Are we ready for solar storms, submarine cable cuts, satellite disruptions, and extreme weather to disrupt communication networks and potentially trigger a “digital pandemic"? A new report – “When digital systems fail: The hidden risks of our digital world​" –...

CEOs are reshaping C-suite roles for the AI era

The accelerating pace of artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing CEOs to redesign how C-suite roles are structured to drive greater business impact across the enterprise. In the foreword of a new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, IBM...

Where AI is heading in 2026 …

The coming year will see AI push deeper into everyday life, but with some major caveats, according to leading Internet Exchange operator DE-CIX’s technology outlook for 2026. From emotionally intelligent banking assistants capable of detecting frustration in a...

Resellers: Make your voice heard

There's just one week left to vote for the South African IT distribution channel’s most prestigious awards – the Channelwise Awards 2025 – where resellers and partners get the chance to rate and reward their top distributors and vendors. “Over the years, the...

Record registrations for FNB App Academy

More than 217 000 learners have signed up for the 2025 FNB App Academy - a 12-fold increase from 17 000 participants in 2023, making it Africa’s largest free digital skills initiative of its kind. Now in its third year, the FNB App Academy is a nine-week, fully online...

Google adds more AI abilities to search

Google has announced new artificial intelligence (AI) features in search, extending AI Overviews to allow users to ask more complex questions in a variety of modes. Elizabeth Reid, vice-president: head of search, outlines in a company blog that AI Mode in Search will...

MultiChoice acquisition clears Competition Commission

Multichoice’s acquisition by French media company Canal+ has come a step closer with a positive recommendation by the Competition Commission. The proposed transaction involves Canal+’s acquisition of all the issued ordinary shares of MultiChoice Group that it does not...

Global STEM award for SA teacher

In recognition of her groundbreaking work in transforming STEM education and making it more inclusive and accessible, South African educator Nadine Smith has been awarded the prestigious 2025 EDGE in Tech Athena Award for Early Career Leadership by the Centre for...

Dell’s AI platform runs on Intel Gaudi 3

Dell has launched the Dell AI platform with Intel Gaudi 3 AI accelerators, via the Dell AI Factory. The fully validated end-to-end solution is designed to simplify the adoption, integration and scaling of AI technologies for enterprises. “Our collaboration with Dell...

Dell fuels enterprise AI with new offerings

At Dell Technologies World in Las Vegas, the company has announced Dell AI Factory advancements - including powerful and energy-efficient AI infrastructure, integrated partner ecosystem solutions, and professional services to drive simpler and faster AI deployments....

What supply chain leaders should prioritise

Advanced data visibility and the insights gained from scenario planning can enable chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) to be a driving force to navigate risk and uncertainty for their organisations, says Gartner. During the opening keynote at this year’s Gartner...

Smart cities set for boom period

Thanks to government initiatives and emerging technologies such as AI, cybersecurity, big data analytics, and IoT, the global smart cities market is anticipated to reach $3 757,9-million by 2030 – growing at a CAGR of 29,4% - according to a new report by Grand View...

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AI not a threat to jobs, says CRS

Chatbot and other AI technology are infused with intelligence, but people should avoid hype and hearsay because if anything, this technology will create more jobs, not take them. This is according to HR and technology experts at human capital management specialist...

The role of AI in industrial plants

The average modern industrial plant uses less than 27% of the data it generates, according to industry experts at the ARC Advisory Group, Boston. Typically, the remaining 73% of data - much of it produced by plant process-control system as high-frequency operational...

Digitalise borders to unlock Africa’s potential

Africa's immense potential to become a global powerhouse is undeniable. It has all of the ingredients including a market of 1,2-billion consumers (rising to 1,7-billion by 2030) and a combined GDP worth $2,5-trillion. So what is holding it back? By Jeremy Springall,...

Power blackouts leave mobile network operators vulnerable

In recent years, South Africa has been grappling with frequent power cuts, leading to network vulnerabilities and inefficiencies for MNOs. These disruptions are not only causing inconvenience to users but also hindering MNOs' ability to monetise the surging data usage...

Companies and governments should not let their guards down

The Western Cape Provincial parliament (WCPP) in South Africa revealed last week that they had experienced a cyber security breach, rendering its ICT services inaccessible. In an announcement, it was shared that the process of recovering its systems would be done...

Trellix expands AWS integrations

Trellix has announced expanded support for Amazon Security Lake from Amazon Web Services (AWS), a service automatically centralising security data from the cloud, on-premises, and custom sources into a purpose-built data lake. The offering is designed to enable...

DVT launches new AI and blockchain practice

Global software and solutions company DVT has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain practice under the leadership of current innovation centre head Roberto Ferro. The new practice will primarily focus on guiding and enabling business customers to...

How Google is working with AI in Africa

Google's first AI research centre in Africa aims to push the boundaries of AI while solving pressing problems affecting millions of people both locally and globally, like mapping buildings in remote locations to provide better electricity. The centre was opened in...

Kodak Alaris signs CoCre8 as enterprise distributor

Kodak Alaris, a global technology company focused on providing solutions to digitise and manage business information, has signed a distribution agreement with CoCre8 Technology Solutions. The agreement enables CoCre8 to distribute the Kodak Alaris portfolio of...

Financial services cybersecurity vital in digital transformation

User experience remains the main differentiator for successful financial services organisations and digital transformation provides the only scalable answer. By Ricardo Ferreira and Michael Brown of Fortinet The digitisation of products, services, and operations is...

ServiceNow Technical Architect at Parvana Recruitment

What you will be doing:Define, design, and deliver scalable ServiceNow solutions (ITSM Pro, ITOM [Discovery], HRSD, APM, SPM) for organizational and client needs.Collaborate to gather requirements and translate them into ServiceNow solutions.Establish and enforce...

ESG Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...

National Technical Manager

Job Title: National Technical ManagerLocation: Cape Town (National travel required)We are seeking an experienced National Technical Manager to lead and manage a team of technicians across multiple regions. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our international client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees (in SA) many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their...

Scrum Master – Gauteng Pretoria

Guides and coaches the team on the agile framework, methodology and ceremonies. Helps to manage and optimise a continuous flow of work across the team. ResponsibilitiesDevelop and coach an agile team on agile values practices.Facilitate team ceremonies.Identify and...

Software Tester (Remote) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is seeking an experienced Software Tester to join their cross-functional team working on a groundbreaking AI platform that builds Digital Twins of top experts, enabling organizations to capture, scale, and share critical knowledge. The role...

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