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...

Key choices when it comes to digital transformation

With on-premises solutions set to remain a strong part of the mix in South Africa, partners and vendors both have an equal role to play in ensuring the success of digital strategies. This was the view of Tuna Yemisci, regional sales director of Qlik, during a panel...

Boom times ahead for hyperscaler cloud marketplace

New research from Omdia has revealed that enterprise software sales through hyperscaler cloud marketplaces - led by AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud - are projected to surge from $30-billion in 2024 to $163-billion by 2030. This growth reflects increasing enterprise...

Google, YouTube account for 25% of the world’s web traffic

Last year, internet users worldwide spent an average of six hours and 38 minutes per day browsing the web, nearly a third of their waking hours. Smartphones accounted for a massive 95% of total web traffic, while just two websites, YouTube and Google, claimed...

SA needs 2,2m homes to meet demand

South Africa has a housing supply backlog of at least 2,2-million units, with a significant shortage in the affordable housing or “gap market”, according to a recent study by the Centre for Affordable Housing Finance (CAHF). The gap housing market is generally...

Intel appoints Lip-Bu Tan as CEO

Lip-Bu Tan has been appointed as CEO of Intel, effective 18 March. He succeeds interim co-CEOs David Zinsner and Michelle  Johnston Holthaus. Tan will also rejoin the Intel board of directors after stepping down from the board in August 2024. Zinsner will remain...

Financial services seeks true value from AI

Kathy Gibson reports – The financial services industry is under pressure to quickly adopt artificial intelligence (AI), but needs to ensure that it does so responsibly. There are huge opportunities for the industry to increase innovation and profitability, but there...

BETI struggles to gain momentum

The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), measuring the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica monthly at seasonally adjusted real prices, slipped further in February 2025, reflecting South Africa’s weaker economic...

New ESA supercomputer boosts space programmes

Space HPC is designed to enhance ESA’s scientific research and technological development efforts, while also providing small and medium-enterprises (SMEs) with access to resources that foster innovation and collaboration within the European space industry. The...

Agentic AI could solve common CX issues

By 2029, agentic AI will autonomously resolve 80% of common customer service issues without human intervention, leading to a 30% reduction in operational costs, according to Gartner. Agentic AI is poised to revolutionise the way service interactions are conducted....

Evolving Trojan targets trusted platforms

Check Point Software Technologies has released its Global Threat Index for February 2025, highlighting the rise of AsyncRAT, a remote access Trojan (RAT) that continues to evolve as a serious threat within the cyber landscape. Once again, Ethiopia retained its top...

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VMware updates Anywhere Workspace

IT teams are dealing with a new set of challenges in today's hybrid work environment. Employees use more devices, access more applications across more clouds, and work from more locations than ever. This week at VMware Explore, VMware announced new capabilities across...

Informa Tech and Huawei host fourth Broadband Africa Forum

Africa is on the cusp of a broadband explosion but must address significant challenges to ensure that the continent and economic benefits that come with it. This was the consensus at the fourth Broadband Africa Forum, hosted by Informa Tech and supported by Huawei...

Lenovo partners with the Sharks

Lenovo has entered into a partnership with SA Rugby champion team, the Sharks. As the official laptop supplier to The Sharks, Lenovo will provide state-of-the-art laptops to the Sharks staff and management to ensure that the Sharks are able to perform at their peak...

Hytera, KZN Police Service roll out digital call handling system

The municipality of Ray Nkonyeni in the KwaZulu Natal province of South Africa is now using Hytera Communications' digital call handling system for the reporting and recording of crimes. The Hytera system replaces old-fashioned paper documents - and is already making...

Vodacom Business aims to keep Unisa students and staff connected

Vodacom Business has been appointed by the University of South Africa (Unisa) with immediate effect to provide future-ready digital solutions to students and staff of the institution as part of a two-year contract. These solutions will give Unisa students and staff...

Nutanix unveils new cloud bundles

Nutanix has announced the introduction of its New Cloud Bundles, building on its channel initiative for the commercial market segment launched in 2020. The next generation of bundles enable customers to standardise on Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) while offering...

NAPAfrica reaches 10-year anniversary

NAPAfrica, the continent's largest internet exchange point (IXP), celebrates its 10-year anniversary this month. Established in 2012 and running from Teraco's Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban data centres, NAPAfrica is a neutral internet exchange. The IXP has...

VMware Carbon Black XDR helps strengthen lateral security

VMware has launched VMware Carbon Black XDR, which extends VMware's network visibility and detection to VMware Carbon Black Enterprise EDR, significantly improving threat detection and prevention across endpoints and networks. The new XDR solution greatly enhances...

Senior Automation Engineer (Mechatronics) – Gauteng Gauteng

We are recruiting a Senior Automation Engineer (Mechatronics) to lead the Automation Team and drive integrated solutions combining mechanical, electronic, and software systems. The role demands a balanced expertise in all three disciplines to design, optimize, and...

Software Developer (Java & Delphi)

An established and innovative technology company based in Irene, Gauteng is seeking a highly skilled Software Developer (Java & Delphi) to join their Software Development Department. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team working on...

Project Manager (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client provides cutting edge, cloud-based solutions to major banks, retailers, insurers and telcos, allowing them to process payments with ease. You will work with industry-leading experts and be involved in solving everyday payment problems that...

Support Technician (Longdale JHB)

Key ObjectivesTo assist the IT Team with Information & Communication Technology for the company.Inherent Job RequirementsGrade 12 / Matric / NQF level 4 essential3 Year degree in Computer Science / Information System would be advantageousUp to 2 years of...

Senior IT System Administrator (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Financial Services provider with a mission to help under-served customers in emerging markets to achieve financial stability and success is looking for a strong technical Senior IT System Administrator to join its team. You will be responsible...

Software Developer (Java & Delphi) – Gauteng Irene

An established and innovative technology company based in Irene, Gauteng is seeking a highly skilled Software Developer (Java & Delphi) to join their Software Development Department. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team working on...

Support Technician (Longdale JHB) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Key ObjectivesTo assist the IT Team with Information & Communication Technology for the company.Inherent Job RequirementsGrade 12 / Matric / NQF level 4 essential3 Year degree in Computer Science / Information System would be advantageousUp to 2 years of...

Senior IT System Administrator (JHB) – Gauteng Sandton

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Financial Services provider with a mission to help under-served customers in emerging markets to achieve financial stability and success is looking for a strong technical Senior IT System Administrator to join its team. You will be responsible...

IT DevOps Engineer

Job Title: Senior Azure DevOps Engineer (Terraform & IaC) We are looking for a true Azure expert to join our elite team. This is not a junior role. We are seeking a seasoned engineer who can lead the charge in building and managing complex Azure environments using...

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