SA is Africa’s prime target for DDoS attacks
South Africa, Morocco, and Kenya were the three most targeted African countries for Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks in the first half of 2025, according to NetScout’s latest global threat intelligence report – with South Africa ranked as the continent’s...
More than half of PCs are still running Windows 10
According to Kaspersky’s statistics, more than half of general users and nearly 60% of corporate users currently use Windows 10 OS. Only 33% of those polled have already upgraded their devices to Windows 11. In Africa, 35,95% of users have upgraded to Windows 11,...
Tech giants among those seeking spatial computing skills
Spatial computing is revolutionising how businesses integrate digital and physical realms in real-time. The technology is utilised in augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR) applications to improve communication, collaboration, and...
IBM, AWS partner to scale responsible GenAI
During AWS re:Invent, IBM and AWS will unveil new milestones in their collaboration to help businesses adopt responsible AI. By John Epperly, global MD: AWS partnership at IBM, and Mahmoud Elmashmi, managing partner: strategic partnerships at IBM Consulting Together,...
Global Internet expands, but disparities remain
An estimated 5,5-billion people are online in 2024 - an increase of 227-million individuals based on revised estimates for 2023 - according to new figures from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The estimates featured in ITU's Facts and Figures 2024 show...
Financial pressures weigh on South Africans
The current situation of working South Africans is characterised by major financial pressures. But despite these considerable pressures, a strong sense of determination and optimism prevails. The use of earned wage access, buy-now-pay-later services, having...
Android growth in emerging markets fuels smartphones
Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 6,2% year-over-year in 2024 to 1,24-billion units, according to the latest International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This strong growth follows two years of steep declines and is...
Metrics, analytics and reporting top priorities for CFOs
CFOs and finance leaders rate metrics, analytics and reporting as their top focus area for 2025 reflecting an emphasis on delivering insight to improve business performance, according to Gartner. The research group’s latest October 2024 survey of 251 CFOs showed that...
Why SA businesses need to prioritise cybersecurity
Eighty percent of South African businesses say they have experienced a cyberattack in the past year – but only 32% prioritise cybersecurity training among employees – according to new research from Vodacom Business. The company’s latest report, “Cybersecurity as an...
AI boosts Cyber Week sales
Cyber Week is expected to drive $311-billion in global sales as consumers eagerly await holiday deals - with the use of AI and agents set to influence up to 19% of those orders – according to a new report from Salesforce. The Salesforce Shopping Index - which analyses...
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ATEN sets up Joburg presence
ATEN International, which provides AV/IT connectivity and management solutions, is establishing a local presence in Johannesburg after six years of supplying its solutions to local businesses and consumers. The ATEN brand consists of innovative solutions applied to...
Honorary doctorate for Mteto Nyati
Mteto Nyati, group CEO of Altron, has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Johannesburg's College of Business and Economics. Professor Tshilidzi Marwala, University of Johannesburg vice-chancellor, says the institution recognises "the outstanding...
Strategix offers cloud environment at local prices
Strategix Technology Solutions has achieved VMware Cloud Verified status. As a the only in country VMware Cloud Verified Partner as well as VMware Professional Services Organization (PSO) partner that has achieved Advanced Level status Strategix Technology Solutions...
Synthesis Hits Major Milestone of 200 AWS Certifications
Synthesis Software Technologies, an innovative software development and consulting company, announced that it has achieved the 200 Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certification milestone. The company creates and manages complex, high-value technology, partnering with...
Huawei Continuously Optimises End-to-end Assurance System to Secure Cyber Security
By Herman Kannenberg, Head of Legal Affairs and Cyber Security, Huawei South Africa - Huawei is committed to developing secure and trustworthy digital products and services and has continuously optimised its end-to-end assurance system, making sure that each domain is...
Optimise security, minimise user friction for a secure hybrid workplace
Employees nowadays do not intend to put their companies at risk. As such, they've spent the past year-and-a-half, doing their best to navigate the challenges of hybrid working, juggling new processes and procedures, all the while trying to get their job done. By...
Why trusted timestamping is important for business
In an ever-growing digital world, it has become essential to prove the existence of specific data at a particular date and time, especially in a business dispute. Associating a date or time with a document, also known as "trusted timestamping," provides auditable...
IoT positioned for growth thanks to hyperscalers
Extraordinary events over the past five years have created the ideal environment to enable large-scale Internet of Things (IoT) projects in South Africa. By Louise du Plessis, strategic product manager at Trinity IoT First, the rapid adoption of the cloud due to...
MySky Networks appointed as Aruba MSP partner
MySky Networks, one of one of only two Aruba Platinum partners in South Africa, has been appointed as an Aruba Networks managed service provider (MSP). MySky Networks CEO, Dylan Horsten, says that MySky, established in 2015, saw a gap in the market around managed...
More needs to be done on LGBTQ+ inclusion
Despite many LGBTQ+ employees indicating that tremendous strides and progress has been made by corporations, most employers are still not doing all they can to support them and are missing out on the many business growth opportunities true LGBTQ+ inclusion can drive....
Project Manager (Property Development) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About the client:This forward-thinking property developer is highly successful and growing rapidly building on the principles of design excellence, sustainability, and community enrichment, their developments boast beautiful and intuitively designed apartments...
Project Manager (Maternal Child Health x2 – Wits RHI – Gophelega Tshwane)
Background:The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health challengesIt is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public...
Senior Project Manager (SANRAL) at Construct Executive Search
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Project Management.Must be registered with SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Manager.Must have at least 8+ years of experience as a Project Manager. Must have experience...
Project Manager (Maternal Child Health x2 – Wits RHI – Gophelega Tshwane) – Gauteng Pretoria
Background:The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health challengesIt is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public...
Senior Project Manager (SANRAL) at Construct Executive Search – KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Project Management.Must be registered with SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Manager.Must have at least 8+ years of experience as a Project Manager. Must have experience...
Senior IT Technician (CPT Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:A provider of cutting-edge Cloud Solutions seeks a highly technical Senior IT Technician with at least 7 years' experience including routinely handling escalations. You understand that understanding the context matters big time; that trying to look up what...
Senior Python Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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Senior IT Technician (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A provider of cutting-edge Cloud Solutions seeks a highly technical Senior IT Technician with at least 7 years' experience including routinely handling escalations. You understand that understanding the context matters big time; that trying to look up what...
Senior Python Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our clients in the consulting space are on the hunt for a highly experienced Senior Python Developer to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and supporting the development of bespoke software solutions, maintaining and rewriting ETL...
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Software Engineer Build Scalable Web3 & Blockchain Products with a Global Remote Team Remote (South Africa) | Market Related | SA Working Hours About Our Client Our client is a globally distributed software development company with teams spanning the U.S., France,...
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