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​" –...

IBM adds Spyre Accelerator to its AI portfolio

IBM has announced the imminent general availability of IBM Spyre Accelerator - an AI accelerator enabling low-latency inferencing to support generative and agentic AI use cases while prioritising the security and resilience of core workloads. Earlier this year, IBM...

IBM breaks down barriers in lakehouse environments

At its annual TechXchange conference in Orlando, IBM has launched watsonx.data developer edition - a free desktop application that makes it easier for developers and data engineers to explore, prototype, and learn in a complete data lakehouse environment. Data...

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...

EMEA to increase enterprise IoT spend

The Worldwide Internet of Things Spending Guide  by International Data Corporation anticipate that internet of things (IoT) spending in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) is in for an 11% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2023-2028. Western Europe...

Most CFOs plan to pass on tariff costs

Fifty-nine percent of chief financial officers (CFOs) expect their organisations to absorb less than 10% of tariff impact in their cost-base, according to a poll taken last week by Gartner. Meanwhile, 41% of CFOs expect to absorb on average 49% of tariff increase...

SideWinder APT pivots to nuclear infrastructure targets

Kaspersky researchers have tracked a shift in focus for the advanced persistent threat (APT) group SideWinder toward nuclear power facilities in South Asia, marking a significant escalation in targeted espionage. The threat actor has simultaneously expanded operations...

Cloud-friendly network security solutions up by 18%

The Network Security market rebounded significantly in 4Q 2024, growing 9% year-over-year (Y/Y), according to a new Dell’Oro report. For 2024, the market eclipsed $24-billion, with SaaS and virtual-based solutions achieving robust 18% growth, offsetting a 2% decline...

VAT increase could impact cross-border trade

The announcement of plans to increase the VAT rate to 16% by 2026/27, combined with no inflationary adjustment to income tax brackets, could have a dual effect on cross-border trade. Cross-border payments service provider Verto highlights that this could increase the...

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Thawing permafrost creates new lakes, increases CO2 emissions

Since 2015, scientists participating in NASA’s Arctic Boreal Vulnerability Experiment (ABoVE) have been studying the impacts of climate change on Earth’s far northern regions and how those changes are intertwined. As our planet warms, permafrost - layers of soil that...

Dell Technologies Forum is Back to help Build your Next Breakthrough

The highly anticipated Dell Technologies Forum South Africa will take place on 10 November and will be held once again as an in-person event at the Kyalami Convention Centre. The Dell Technologies Forum will bring together business leaders and industry experts to...

Cisco showcases security innovations

Cisco has announced new capabilities across its security portfolio so teams can be more productive and protected wherever they are working from. Unveiled at Cisco’s annual Partner Summit conference, the news demonstrates continued progress towards the strategic vision...

Fintech the answer to driving Africa’s financial inclusion

Having a bank account is mostly taken for granted, writes Wally Fisher, head of Unayo at Standard Bank. Many of us have had one since our parents decided we were responsible enough to start our financial journey into adulthood. But imagine for a second that you didn’t...

Conference focuses on fastest-growing sector in local economy

South Africa is facing a massive crisis in the form of rising youth unemployment and scarce job opportunities. In a country where one in three people nationally is unemployed, the numbers are more alarming for the youth where 63,9% of those aged 15 to 24 are without...

Ensure data protection is part of the customer experience

The rapid introduction of global and local data protection regulations over the past five years has narrowed the chasm between privacy and information security. By Imraan Kharwa, data protection officer at Infobip Where these were historically seen as discrete...

Prof Barry Dwolatzky launches memoir

A new book, Coded History: My Life of New Beginnings, was launched yesterday, 2 November 2022. The self-penned memoir by Wits University’s Emeritus Professor, Barry Dwolatzky, chronicles a modest man’s journey from middle-class white suburbia to a clandestine role in...

OneWeb, Paratus sign multi-year gateway installation agreement

Paratus Group has announced a multi-year agreement with global telecommunications provider, OneWeb, to build a gateway in Luanda, Angola, which will be operational in the second half of 2023. The new gateway will provide low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite services to...

Turn your employees into human firewalls

Cyber-security is a term on every businessperson’s mind, as the legal, financial and reputational implications of a breach are massive. The challenge is that, while a company can implement the best cyber-security technologies, the biggest threat to a firm remains its...

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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

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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...

Project Manager (Senior) 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...

Software Engineer (Advanced) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Join a Global Leader in the Motor Industry as a Software Engineer (Advanced)!Are you ready to take your career to the next level by working on mission-critical systems within a cutting-edge IT environment? Our client in the Motor Industry is seeking a highly skilled...

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We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Scrum Master to lead two high-performance teams—one focused on Cloud for Customer (call-center technology) and the other on Digital Marketing.The successful candidate will be proactive, hands-on, and capable of ensuring...

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