Solid growth for ESS market
The external OEM enterprise storage systems (ESS) market showed a solid performance in the fourth quarter of 2025 reaching $9,7-billion in vendor revenue led by positive growth from top vendors and across most of the regions, according to IDC’s latest Worldwide...
The main malware threats to SA
Spyware attacks in South Africa increased 117% YoY making it the biggest malware threat in the local market, according to Kaspersky, with password stealers running a close second – growing 116% YoY. Exploit attacks were detected 20% more often in South Africa, while...
Linux and Windows users come under attack
New Kaspersky data has shown that more Windows and Linux users faced vulnerability exploits in the first half of 2025 compared to 2024. The total number of vulnerabilities registered in the first half of 2025, according to cve.org, also increased compared to previous...
The worrying state of mental health in SA’s township adolescents
A new University of Cape Town (UCT) study has found that more than half of adolescents in a South African township are living with significant symptoms of anxiety and depression - and that the ways they cope with stress may be making their struggles worse. In her...
Air cargo on the up in July
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for July 2025 global air cargo markets showing that total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 5,5% compared to July 2024 levels (+6% for international operations); and that...
inDrive levelling the e-hailing playing field
Reaffirming its commitment to boosting drivers’ earnings, mobility app inDrive has invested around R1,3-million every month in driver bonuses across South Africa - amounting to more than R8-million in the past six months. According to Ashif Black, country...
Digital assets, AI are hot as fintechs pull in $44,7bn
Despite the cautious optimism permeating the fintech sector heading into 2025, the first half of the year saw fintech investment and deals slow considerably amid headwinds from ongoing geopolitical tensions and concerns around evolving trade policies. Total fintech...
The rise and rise of the AI PC
Artificial intelligence (AI) PCs will represent 31% of the total PC market globally by the end of 2025, according to Gartner, which says worldwide shipments of AI PCs are projected to total 77,8-million units this year. “AI PCs are reshaping the market, but their...
PMI reflects continued manufacturing volatility
The seasonally adjusted PMI declined by 1.4 points to 49.5 in August, partially reversing the 2.3-point improvement seen in July. This suggests that activity in the sector remained subdued, with both domestic and export demand showing signs of pressure. That said, it...
Applications open for ISPA Inspires education sponsorship
South Africa’s Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) invites applications for its “ISPA Inspires scholarship” for the 2026 academic year. Applications open today, Monday 1 September, and will close on 30 October. Visit the ISPA Inspires website for more...
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Rethinking IP in a digital world
Intellectual property (IP) encompasses intangible assets that are the result of human creativity such as inventions, literary and artistic works, symbols, names, images and designs used in commerce. And, as we move into an increasingly digital world where the concept...
How to make generative AI boring – and productive
As South African companies increasingly explore generative AI projects, they may well find productive applications of the technology are less exciting than the hype suggests. By Kumi Chetty, acting solutions lead at HPE South Africa Recently, the situation around...
Restraint of trade: enforceable contract clause or a bullying tactic?
Many employers rely on a restraint of trade to protect their business interests when an employee leaves the company. But, given that the constitution affords everyone the right to engage in their chosen profession and utilise their skills to earn a livelihood, are...
Customer-centricity today: personal, relevant, always evolving
For years, the slogan "the customer is always right" has motivated businesses across the board to prioritise customer satisfaction as an operational imperative. And as consumers become savvier - largely thanks to digital tools that allow easy access to information and...
Huawei Cloud launches Pangu Models 3.0 and Ascend AI Cloud Services
During his keynote speech on 7 July, at the opening of Huawei Developer Conference — HDC.Cloud 2023, Zhang Ping'an, Huawei's Executive Director and CEO of Huawei Cloud, announced the launch of Huawei Cloud Pangu Models 3.0 and Ascend AI cloud services. Guided by its...
The ideal ECM unlocks the potential for business success
In the fast-paced digital age, modern organisations are constantly searching for ways to optimise their operations and gain a competitive edge. One tool that has emerged as a vital asset is the enterprise content management (ECM) system. "With its ability to...
Organisations turn to Zero Trust to modernise cybersecurity programmes
Organisations are turning to Zero Trust to modernise their cybersecurity programmes and keep pace with an evolving attack landscape. But determining where to start, the capabilities to prioritise and the actions needed to progress towards maturity can be complicated....
Customer savings with Commvault and Microsoft
Commvault and Microsoft have announced the results of an independent study from Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) showing real world cost savings driven by Commvault and Microsoft's joint solutions for securing and protecting over 1-million terabytes - or 1 Exabyte - of...
Xero Beautiful Business Fund to boost small business aspirations
Coinciding with Xero Day 2023 - the day of Xero's founding 17 years ago - Xero yesterday (6 July) announced a new global small business fund with more than R8-million in funding, to support the future aspirations of small businesses globally. The Xero Beautiful...
Bolt launches audio trip recording safety feature
Bolt is introducing a new feature to its in-app safety toolkit, empowering both drivers and passengers to initiate an audio recording of their trip within the Bolt app. The recorded audio can be easily reported to Bolt's Customer Support team, facilitating swift and...
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Senior Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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Senior Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
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Senior Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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