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...

Net salaries hold steady for now, but uncertainty looms

The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of approximately 2,1-million South African earners, edged higher in March 2026. Remaining above year-ago levels, the data points to a stabilisation in net salaries over the first quarter of...

Could submarine cable technology be Africa’s Internet future?

When it comes to digital infrastructure in Africa, few things are more pressing than the need for faster, more resilient, and more direct connectivity between the continent's east and west coasts, writes Nic Breytenbach, senior transmission architect at Seacom, and...

Passenger demand buoys airline industry

Airlines are filling more seats as passenger demand for air travel continues on its upward trajectory, according to the lates figures from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for August. The industry body says highlights from the latest report include:...

Intel accelerates AI at the edge with open ecosystem

Intel is unveiling its new Intel AI Edge Systems, Edge AI Suites and Open Edge Platform initiatives. These offerings help streamline and speed up AI adoption at the edge across industries such as retail, manufacturing, smart cities, and media and entertainment by...

Security spending set for 12% global increase

According to the latest forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Security Spending Guide, global security spending is expected to grow by 12,2% year on year in 2025. The increasing complexity and frequency of cyberthreats — accelerated by...

These are the top supply chain technology trends for 2025

Agentic AI, ambient invisible intelligence, and an augmented connected workforce are some of the top supply chain technology trends for 2025, according to Gartner. Advancements in technology will provide supply chain technology leaders and chief supply chain officers...

Cyberthreats put water systems at risk

Water is the essence of life, but in today’s digital world, it’s also an increasingly attractive target for cyber criminals. Water treatment plants and distribution systems rely on digital controls, which, if compromised, can lead to disastrous consequences, including...

CRM technologies the most valued by finance

Customer relationship management (CRM) technologies are the most valued in the finance function, according to a survey by Gartner. The Gartner survey of 383 finance leaders taken in October 2024 showed that CRM technology, cloud ERP and analytics and business...

Swiftnet sale to go ahead

Telkom’s disposal of Swiftnet can go ahead, with most of the suspensive conditions having been met. Telkom today announced that all suspensive conditions preceding the disposal have been fulfilled other than those standard conditions that run until the business day...

Digital nomads fuel Cape Town’s property boom

The successful conclusion of the inaugural Nomad Week, hosted by the City of Cape Town, underscored Cape Town’s strategic move to position itself as a global hub for remote workers. While concerns have been raised about the impact of this trend on local affordability,...

Hybrid work promotes healthier, more productive staff

According to new research, hybrid workers take fewer sick days, are less stressed and enjoy improved levels of health and well-being. A study of more than 2 000 hybrid workers by International Workplace Group, the world’s largest operator of flexible workspaces, found...

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Leverage AI to enhance the retail customer experience

The holiday shopping season officially kicked off with Black Friday and Cyber Monday recently. And despite the marginal (R157) increase in the average South African online shopping basket value for this year (R1 365), many retailers are optimistic that the November...

Zero Trust will dominate cybersecurity in 2023

Hybrid work, the rise of the Internet of Things, and analysing data close to the edge mean traditional ways of safeguarding data are no longer sufficient. Zero Trust has emerged as a more proactive way for businesses to keep their systems, data, and networks protected...

Security goals to focus on in 2023

Working in cyber security can be draining. It's a high-pressure environment and the stakes are only getting higher. A recent report found that 45% of cybersecurity professionals have considered quitting over the constant threat of Ransomware attacks. By Danny Allan,...

Automating processes for business growth

The use of technology to automate routine, repetitive tasks is transforming just about every industry by helping businesses to perform low-level work faster and more cost effectively. "Businesses can reap the benefits of automation by improving efficiencies and using...

Digitisation for a connected future

Digitisation helps build safe, smart and sustainable operations for the future. We build locally and support globally to increase knowledge. We also have the 'tribal knowledge' of operators who have been around processes and equipment for decades. By Charles...

From analysing customer data to sales success

Today's fast-paced business environment requires a centralised system capable of easily managing customer information and providing sales teams with the insights that are essential to make the best decisions as quickly as possible. By David Steyn, business manager:...

Tips for your enterprise storage journey

Over the last few years, the dialogue about storage has shifted from focusing exclusively on cost efficiencies and performance, towards cybersecurity. By Hayden Sadler, country manager at Infinidat This radical shift is part of the realisation that storage has become...

NetApp award for Westcon-Comstor SSA

Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa has been recognised as NetApp Cloud Distributor of the Year 2022 for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) region. The awards were given to partners at the company's annual NetApp Middle-East Partner Summit and Awards held in...

Mid-Senior Data Analyst (6-Month Contract) (JHB Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:JOIN an exciting project role as your expertise as a Mid-Senior Data Analyst is sought by an established Foundation with a mission to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem to fill a 6-month renewable contract. The project will entail creating analytics...

Data Engineer

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Engineer to join our financial services client based in Sandton. We are looking for a technically skilled Data Engineer...

RPA Testers

My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for an RPA Testers to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Performing quality assurance (QA) to validate the functionality of UiPath automated workflowsLinking test cases...

Software Engineer – 0208

?? Senior C# / .NET Core & Azure Engineer ??We're looking for a highly skilled cloud-native developer to design, build, and maintain enterprise-grade solutions in Microsoft Azure. If you're passionate about C#, Kubernetes, and automation, this role will put your...

Intermediate Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

A transformation partner that helps businesses digitize their operations is seeking a driven and collaborative Intermediate Business Analyst to join their Managed Services team. You'll play a key role in supporting their clients by enhancing existing software...

Data Engineer – Gauteng Centurion

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Engineer to join our financial services client based in Sandton. We are looking for a technically skilled Data Engineer...

RPA Testers – Western Cape Cape Town Region

My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for an RPA Testers to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Performing quality assurance (QA) to validate the functionality of UiPath automated workflowsLinking test cases...

Software Engineer – 0208 – Gauteng Pretoria

?? Senior C# / .NET Core & Azure Engineer ??We're looking for a highly skilled cloud-native developer to design, build, and maintain enterprise-grade solutions in Microsoft Azure. If you're passionate about C#, Kubernetes, and automation, this role will put your...

Intermediate Business Analyst

A transformation partner that helps businesses digitize their operations is seeking a driven and collaborative Intermediate Business Analyst to join their Managed Services team. You'll play a key role in supporting their clients by enhancing existing software...

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