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​" –...

Workflow automation drives 20% productivity increase

New research from Zebra Technologies and Oxford Economics showcases how improving frontline workflows with modern technologies like AI, automation, and data improves profitability and enhances the customer experience. The research also highlights the transformative...

Hybrid working strengthens diversity, inclusion

A diversity and inclusion strategy has become essential for the modern business - not just because it’s fair - but because everybody stands to gain from it, according to the latest McKinsey Diversity Matters report. New perspectives, boosted creativity, deeper...

Banking leads European cloud spending growth

Public cloud services spending in Europe will total $221-billion in 2025 and will reach $373-billion by 2028, recording a five-year (2023-2028) compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20%. According to the Worldwide Software and Public Cloud Services Spending...

Data-driven decisions key in SA’s hiring crisis

As South Africa continues to grapple with unemployment, businesses must embrace data-driven hiring practices to make informed decisions and secure top talent. The country’s official unemployment rate stood at 32,1% in the third quarter of 2024, marking a decline from...

Inherited Web2 weaknesses a security time bomb

Web3 promised decentralisation, transparency and security – but, instead of breaking free from Web2's vulnerabilities, it has inherited them, creating an even more dangerous cyber threat landscape. New research shows that rising threats like malware, phishing,...

Products and services fail to meet women’s needs

Despite women managing nearly $32-trillion in global spending and, according to Nielsen, being set to control 75% of discretionary spending worldwide within five years, companies are failing to meet their unique needs. This is according to a new report by Boston...

Responsibility gap makes AI deployments risky

The breakneck speed at which artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing is outpacing governance around it. New research from NTT Data reveals that businesses are racing to adopt AI – but a responsibility gap threatens to undermine progress. More than 80% of executives...

Gen Z set to transform the workplace

Gen Z makes up 27% of the workforce, and these workers are bringing with them a unique set of talents and insights. They are digital natives who have never known a time without the internet. They are strident regarding ethics (and they want their employer to be, too),...

Cyber scams cost the world $1trb in 2024

Despite rising awareness about cyber scams, fueled by media coverage, cybersecurity education, and real-life experiences, scammers continue to stay ahead of the game. With advanced tactics like deepfakes, AI-driven fraud, and social engineering, they are pulling off...

AI-powered social innovation to build more resilient cities

Technologies like Generative AI and AI Agents are poised to change the way we interact with urban environments and tackle economic and environmental challenges. Over the next three decades, the world is projected to continue to urbanise. In fact, the share of people...

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Cybereason launches MDR mobile app

Cybereason has launched the Cybereason Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Mobile App that allows Defenders the power of a security operations centre (SOC) at their fingertips. With the Cybereason MDR Mobile App, Defenders can further reduce the mean-time-to...

Customers are looking for value in the cloud, not cheap solutions

Infrastructure is the foundation upon which businesses thrive and managed service providers build their businesses, but in today's environment you need to offer unique solutions that show your customers value if you intend to grow. By Andrew Cruise, MD of Routed A...

Beat the Great Resignation with human experience management

With the world gripped in a state of unprecedented uncertainty following the disruption of the pandemic and the transformational impact of technology, companies are facing an uphill battle with attracting, motivating and retaining top talent. According to Shiraz...

Why can’t your chatbot just solve my query?

Chatbots are, to be blunt, everywhere. It feels as if you can hardly visit a website these days without a bot asking how they can help you. By Ryan Falkenberg, co-CEO of Clevva It’s not just a matter of perception either. According to research from Gartner, chatbots...

Open source: the future of continued innovation

A growing appetite from organisations for innovation and the requirement for an alternative to traditional proprietary software are two serious driving factors in the growth of open source technology globally. So says Quintin Brussow, Red Hat development lead at...

Fixing global payroll with cloud services

Paying people is a demanding task. It requires financial planning, input from different parts of the organisation, complying with legislation, and - of course - paying a valuable workforce on time. Then there are the ongoing demands of accurate reporting, improving...

Satellite connectivity improves patient outcomes

The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted weaknesses in healthcare provision infrastructure in many countries, including South Africa. During the last two years, ease of access to healthcare became a vital determinant of people’s experiences of the virus, and their chances of...

How to benefit from the data warehouse

South African companies are looking for ways to maximise their data footprint, eliminate traditional siloed approaches, and provide users with a frictionless experience to extract valuable insights. The right data at the right time in the right form is an enabler for...

Achieve compliant and measurable ESG impact

Investing into environmental, social and governance initiatives and strategies delivers measurable value to the organisation over the long and the short term. However, initial investment hype alongside so-called ‘greenwashing’ has left many companies and investors...

Scrum Master at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly experienced Scrum Master III to lead Agile practices and facilitate the delivery of high-value software products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile methodologies, excellent facilitation skills, and a passion for...

Analyst SCP at PnP

IntroductionTo drive commercial processes and financial reconciliations within the supply chain function, with a strong focus on identifying income opportunities through data analysis, financial reporting, and project tracking.Duties & Responsibilities Revenue...

Analyst SCP at PnP – Western Cape Cape Town

IntroductionTo drive commercial processes and financial reconciliations within the supply chain function, with a strong focus on identifying income opportunities through data analysis, financial reporting, and project tracking.Duties & Responsibilities Revenue...

Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is looking for a Senior Java Developer, hybrid-based in Johannesburg. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]JavaMicrosoft AzureAmazon AWSGoogle Cloud PlatformDevOpsCI/CDShould you meet the requirements for this position,...

Software Developer C#.NET – Western Cape Somerset West

Monthly CTC: R60K - R140K- depending on level and experience As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for working on our integration platform across the .NET 8 backend and /or web app front-end ( Typescript, React). You have a solid track record of up to...

Senior Software Engineer

The Organisation has a vacancy for a Software Engineer in the Radar and Electronic Warfare Impact Area within the Defence and Security Cluster. The incumbent will be responsible to design and develop software applications, tools, modules, libraries and sub-systems for...

Data Analyst

Amazing opportunity available for a Data Analyst within the renewable energy industry, based in Bellville. The Analyst is expected to use existing tools and models for this reporting, as well as assist in the development of new tools. It would be advantageous to have...

Data Engineer

Amazing opportunity available for a Data Engineer within the renewable energy industry, based in Bellville. This position supports a sustainability-focused team and oversees the data infrastructure of an internally developed platform. The role involves optimizing data...

Senior Software Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

The Organisation has a vacancy for a Software Engineer in the Radar and Electronic Warfare Impact Area within the Defence and Security Cluster. The incumbent will be responsible to design and develop software applications, tools, modules, libraries and sub-systems for...

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