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...

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​" –...

Nvidia continues to drive data centre innovation

Kathy Gibson reports from Tognana, Italy – Nvidia continues to drive the evolution of the IT industry, and the data centre in particular, at a speed most of us have not experienced before. This is the word from Gio Albertazzi, CEO of Vertiv, talking about his key...

Modular infrastructure enables rapid data centre scaling

Kathy Gibson reports from Tognana, Italy - The data centre that you knew in the past is outdated – the AI factory is what will drive innovation going forward. Karsten Winther, president: Europe, Middle East and Africa at Vertiv, explains that the data centre of the...

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...

‘Recalibration’ of SETA board chair appointments on shaky ground

Even the creative reframing of the withdrawal of 20 Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETA) board chair appointments – “as an example of democracy in action” – can’t disguise the fact that governance failures like these could be easily avoided, according to...

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How AI is revolutionising online learning

After years of steadily picking up steam, online learning is experiencing undeniable explosive growth. The market is racing toward $1 trillion, with the corporate e-learning space expected to skyrocket 250% in the coming years. By Scott Duffy, founder and CEO of...

Can your business resist a cyberattack?

The Veeam Data Protection Trends Report 2023 reveals that 85% of global organisations experienced a cyber-attack last year. With 76% experiencing an attack in 2021, cybercrime is on the rise and has led to 85% of organisations increasing their data protection budgets...

Welcome to the world of open banking

Internationally, open banking has been seen as a financial revolution - bringing about ways for consumers to feel more empowered than ever before, enabling them to be vetted and easily gain access to what they need given their lifestyle needs. Simply stated, open...

Data security in a complicated regulatory environment

Data management and protection are essential for any business to succeed in an agile digital era, and, as a result, companies need to create and maintain a robust plan for managing and securing their data due to the rising risk of cyberattacks and the changing legal...

The extra hand field technicians need

Throughout Africa, businesses that have technicians in the field face unique challenges to their European and US-based peers. Geography, for one, resources are another, and the capitulations of faults are because of power disruptions and ageing technologies and...

Red Hat debuts Red Hat Trusted Software Supply Chain

Red Hat has announced Red Hat Trusted Software Supply Chain, a solution that enhances resilience to software supply chain vulnerabilities. As part of this solution, two new cloud services, Red Hat Trusted Application Pipeline and Red Hat Trusted Content, are joining...

Acer expands support for SpatialLabs developers

Acer has announced an expansion of developer tools for its industry-leading SpatialLabs technology, providing more avenues to develop glasses-free, stereoscopic 3D experiences on Acer SpatialLabs Pro devices. With its new Unity plug-in support, developers from various...

DP World, Standard bank partner in Africa

Standard Bank has partnered with DP World to offer trade finance solutions jointly with DP World Trade Finance. This partnership will help in closing the gap in unmet demand for working capital on the continent. African companies looking for trade finance will now be...

ESET announces 2023 Partner Awards winners

ESET acknowledged outstanding achievements and innovations of its partners during its annual Partner Awards event in Johannesburg. The awards aim to recognise and reward excellent performance, resilience, and meaningful contribution towards ESET's vision of protecting...

Ukheshe Labs to focus on digital payments

Banking as a Service (BaaS) and embedded finance enabler Ukheshe has launched a new innovation hub, Ukheshe Labs, to focus on research and development in the digital payments market. Jason Penton, Ukheshe co-founder and head of Ukheshe Labs, says such an endeavour...

Senior Network Engineer

This role is crucial for designing, implementing, and maintaining our internal and customer network infrastructure to support organizational growth and technology advancement. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of technical expertise and a proven ability to lead...

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?? Senior Full-Stack Developer (C#, .NET, Angular, PostgreSQL)We're looking for a highly skilled Senior Full-Stack Developer to join our team and help drive the development, maintenance, and support of critical web applications used in vehicle dispatch, distribution,...

Solutions Architect – Gauteng Gauteng

SD-WAN Solutions ArchitectAccelerate your career with cutting-edge digital solutions!Up to R1,100,000 plus benefitsJoin a premier digital network company in Africa and the Middle East, known for its high SLA connectivity and innovative approach to communication...

Senior Network Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria

This role is crucial for designing, implementing, and maintaining our internal and customer network infrastructure to support organizational growth and technology advancement. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of technical expertise and a proven ability to lead...

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Join an international IT hub delivering cutting-edge solutions across SAP, Java, Azure, and Cloud technologies. We're not your typical corporate shop—our teams thrive on collaboration, innovation, and building high-impact solutions that are used in more than 100...

Data Center Solution Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our clients in the infrastructure space are on the hunt for a Data Center Solutions Architect to join their team in the Bryanston area! Work on innovative projects with the potential to work with international projects as well!Duties and Responsibilities (not limited...

Junior DevOps Engineer at Reverside – Gauteng Gauteng

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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My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / Finance Responsibilities Engage with stakeholders to understand business needs, regulations, and market trendsElicit, analyze, and document business...

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