Steady growth puts digital trade firmly on the map

New experimental estimates show that digital trade is increasing significantly across the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 2023, underscoring the importance of digital technologies in shaping international trade. Up to now, much of the...

Geopolitics creates inflationary pressures for SA

As the Middle East moves towards a fragile lull in hostilities, the economic shock caused by the conflict – supply chains perturbation, inflation etc - is already spreading to the global economy with oil-importing economies such as South Africa particularly exposed to...

Credit trends diverge as consumers navigate affordability

South African consumers are reshaping how they access and use credit as affordability pressures persist, according to TransUnion’s Q1 2026 South Africa Industry Insights Report. The report’s findings show that credit demand remained resilient, but diverging risk...

Small fibre operators outshine giants in ISPA survey

ISPA's Perception Survey gauges ISPs’ perceptions of fibre network operator (FNO) performance across a range of metrics - and the most recent results reveal smaller FNOs are outshining the established competition. South Africa’s official internet Industry...

The looming threat of Web session hijacking

A new Kaspersky report reveals that 87% of randomly surveyed websites display cookie notifications - yet most users remain unaware of the serious threats posed by these small data files. Cookies are text files stored by browsers to enhance website functionality and...

Redvine expands into Europe

Redvine Networks, the managed secure SD-WAN and networking service provider and VeloCloud distributor, is expanding its global footprint with the launch of four European gateway locations and the establishment of a strategic presence in France. “At Redvine, we see...

Supply chain risks under the spotlight

A big majority of organisations were negatively impacted by a supply chain cyber breach over the past 12 months, each suffering 3,7 breaches on average. This is among the findings of BlueVoyant’s fifth annual global survey into supply chain cyber risk management. The...

NIS2 compliance comes at a cost

With NIS2 implementation now underway across the EU, a new Censuswide survey commissioned by Veeam Software reveals the significant impact on businesses as they adapt to this key cybersecurity directive. The study found that, while most IT leaders are confident about...

Equipment buy-back rate set to change

Xperien has urged businesses to start preparing for important buy-back rate changes in 2025. These changes stem from the introduction of Windows 11, the rise of AI-enabled devices, and increasing environmental concerns about outdated equipment. Wale Arewa, CEO of...

Kaspersky identifies signs of AI in phishing attacks

Cybercriminals are increasingly using large language models (LLMs) to generate content for large-scale phishing and scam attacks, Kaspersky’s AI Research Center experts have discovered. As threat actors attempt to generate fraudulent websites in high volumes, they...

AMD, Fujitsu partner on sustainable AI infrastructure

AMD and Fujitsu have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to form a strategic partnership to create computing platforms for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC). The partnership, encompassing aspects from technology development to...

Nvidia Ethernet accelerates xAI’s supercomputer

xAI’s Colossus supercomputer cluster, comprising 100 000 Nvidia Hopper GPUs, achieved this scale by using the Nvidia Spectrum-X Ethernet networking platform, which is designed to power multi-tenant, hyperscale AI factories using standards-based Ethernet, for its...

Technology key to mining decarbonisation

Most mining leaders (70%) are confident that significant decarbonisation can be achieved with existing technologies, including electrification, automation and digitisation. This is one of the finding from the global report “Mining’s Moment” from ABB, that polled 412...

AI helps surgeons enhance breast cancer treatment  

A new AI-powered, imaging-based technology that creates accurate three-dimensional models of tumours, veins, and other soft tissue offers a promising new method to help surgeons operate on - and better treat - breast cancers. The technology, from Illinois-based...

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What to do if you’re hit with a ransomware attack

Ransomware attacks have increased in volume, morphing and evolving through the years, especially recently, into the debilitating attacks we see today. By Anthony Giandomenico, practice director: digital forensics and incident response at Fortinet, and Aamir Lakhani,...

Data management a necessity, not a nice to have

There is a perception among Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) that data, while important, is not as critical as it is for a larger business. By Hemant Harie, MD of Gabsten Technologies However, this could not be further from the truth. Data is literally the lifeblood...

Better connected: the pathway to a tech-driven future

In the past year, connectivity has taken the spotlight. It turbo-charged our resilience and accelerated digital adoption bringing much needed services and resources to people during the most challenging period in recent history. By Mohammed Amin, senior...

DataOps – moving beyond DevOps for a healthy data pipeline

The mission of DataOps is to create agile, scalable, and controllable workflows to feed data consumers the reliable data they need when they need it. By Gary Alleman, MD of Master Data Management The desire for insights to inform decision making remains a primary...

How to write an architectural specification

Manufacturers need to radically improve the quality of architectural specifications provided on their websites, or risk not being specified in architects' projects. This is according to Morag Evans, CEO of BuildConnect, who says: "As the construction industry claws...

Yes, we are still working from home

Work is no longer something that happens in an office environment. Instead, the workplace has moved away from the office to be anywhere where an employee has reliable connectivity. By Ivaniza Araujo, BDM Cisco small business at Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa Even...

To build resilient customer relationships, invest in experience

In a post-pandemic world, every company must pivot to a digital-first customer engagement model to survive. As customer priorities and behaviours continue to evolve, so too will business' relevance and capability to serve them. By: Robin Fisher, senior area...

How RPA can benefit your organisation

The digital age has brought us many beautiful things, but it has also brought digital drudgery. By Rudolph Janse van Rensburg, chief of technology at TreasuryONE Where we once filled out forms in triplicate, we now copy and paste the information with hundreds or...

How to create real value through data analysis

It is widely accepted that the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated businesses' digital transformation strategies. By Sean Taylor, director at Insight Consulting These investments are not made for their own sake, but to have a positive, measurable impact on a business....

How much critical data do your work from home employees access?

Since the Covid-19 pandemic hit the world, South African organisations too, have taken drastic steps to ensure the safety of their employees By Claude Langley, regional sales manager: Africa for extended access technologies at HID Global When the very first lockdown...

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Our client is seeking a Front-End Developer for a hybrid position based in Johannesburg, with experience in AngularJS, ReactJS, and SolidJS. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]Angular jsReact jsSolid jsJavaScriptLightningShould you...

Network Security Engineer Senior

Security Infrastructure / Network SpecialistGiving back has never been more rewarding and using your tech skillsR 800,000 - R 1,100,000 per annumJoin a revolutionary company democratizing internet access in townships . As an Intermediate Security Engineer, you'll have...

Data Engineer at CoSauce

Are you a data wizard fluent in SQL, scripting, and database transformations? Do you love building clean data pipelines and translating messy data into structured, meaningful insights? We're looking for a Data Engineer to join our fast-moving team and play a critical...

Network Security Engineer Senior – Western Cape Western Cape

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Are you a data wizard fluent in SQL, scripting, and database transformations? Do you love building clean data pipelines and translating messy data into structured, meaningful insights? We're looking for a Data Engineer to join our fast-moving team and play a critical...

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Our client, a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payments solutions, is looking for an Intermediate Level Java Software Developer to join their team in Stellenbosch. This will be a hybrid role.Responsibilities include:The role of Developer is divided...

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Our client, a prestigious turnkey engineering solutions company, focuses on steel fabrication, seeks to employ a Project Manager, with a solid background in the fabrication of steel structures, piping, marine repair and bulk storage tanker, to join their dynamic and...

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Project Manager (Fabrication/Metal Works) – Western Cape Cape Town

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