Bitcoin fights back as Fed comes under fire
The latest confrontation between the US Justice Department and the US Federal Reserve is pushing investors toward assets insulated from political influence, with Bitcoin a beneficiary of the unease. This is according to Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, speaking as...
Meta set to cut Reality Labs workers
As it ramps up spending on artificial intelligence (AI), Meta is expected to cut about 10% of the workforce in its Reality Labs business that work on metaverse development. The cuts could affect as many as 1 500 of Reality Labs’ 15 000 employees. People working on...
Global smartphone market set for 2,3% growth
Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 2,3% year-over-year in 2025 to 1,26-billion units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The 2,3% increase will represent the second successive year of...
Cisco offers integrated security through local PoP
Cisco is making its newly-expanded suite of cloud-based security services available to South African users through a local point of presence (PoP) hosted at AWS. “At a time when cybersecurity is one of the top concerns of every business and public sector leader, our...
Xeon 6 with P-cores enable next-gen computing
Intel has launched Xeon 6 processors with Performance-cores (P-cores), enabling modernised infrastructures that meet the demands of next-gen workloads like AI, high-performing and efficient compute – from data centres to networks and edge to PC. “We are intensely...
King V Draft is open for public comment
The draft of the new version of the King Code – which positioned South Africa as a global leader in corporate governance just over three decades ago – is now available for public comment. The King V Draft is a revised and streamlined update of King IV. The King...
Mobile Web traffic hits new high
After peaking at nearly 60% in mid-2022, mobile web traffic took a downturn throughout 2023, slipping to 53%, a level last seen before the Covid-19 pandemic. However, things changed last year, with more people than ever using mobile devices to browse the web....
Your vehicle is more likely to be hijacked than stolen
Tracker’s vehicle crime statistics for July to December 2024 reveal that nationally, hijackings comprise 56% of all vehicle crime incidents, while theft accounts for 44%. However, hijacking becomes more pronounced when evaluating business-owned vehicles and specific...
Vumacam welcomes private CCTV draft by-laws
Vumacam has welcomed the City of Johannesburg’s publication of by-laws governing the use of CCTV in the city as a key step in making the city safer. The proposed by-laws will support the creation of a database of all registered CCTV cameras being used within...
Network International processes payments for MTN Fintech
Network International has been appointed as a payment processor – issuing partner for MTN Group Fintech, which provides mobile financial services in Africa. The partnership will focus on rolling out card issuance products across key MTN Fintech markets, starting with...
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SA well-positioned to sell BPO globally
With Covid-19 proving that work can be done from home, in another city, or anywhere, South Africa's business process outsourcing (BPO) industry has emerged as a force to be reckoned with for international clients. By Stephen Joannides, MD: Accenture operations and...
Hybrid working: profits, people and the planet
With Covid-19 restrictions starting to ease, businesses of all kinds are embracing the hybrid approach, locking in its benefits for people, profits and the planet. As the restrictions associated with Covid-19 begin to ease in many countries, government advice is...
When is your business ready for ECM solutions?
Are your employees spending time doing low-value activities? Are too many mistakes occurring in workflows? Perhaps customer grievances are up. What if some employees are overworked and others aren't doing enough? These are just some of the indications that your...
AI is not a panacea but could augment conversation communications
Amidst the hype around artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), it is easy for businesses to fall into the trap that technology is a panacea to solve complex business problems. The truth is more nuanced, say two leading executives in the unified...
Measuring the cost of cloud payroll solutions
In South Africa, most companies are tech-enabled, with the vast majority using desktop applications to manage their payroll. However, many organisations are embracing cloud computing technologies due to the cost savings offered, and the speed and agility at which...
Paxful teams with OVEX to debut new service
Paxful has announced that its Transfer to Bank service will debut in South Africa via a partnership with cryptocurrency exchange platform OVEX. Using OVEX's instant cashout mechanism, Paxful users in South Africa will now be able to convert their bitcoin directly into...
Cloud the enabler for new work/life reality
Cloud computing has come into its own over the last 18 months: the Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way just about every organisation does business or how people think about entertainment - and cloud has been the enabler. “Huge portions of everyday life and business...
Balance customer experience with data compliance
Meeting growing customer demand for relevant, personalised experiences while managing the regulatory demands of protecting data is emerging as one of the most significant challenges facing businesses today. Aspects such as managing customer consent and conforming to...
Digital, I want a divorce …
It's time to move on from digital transformation and embrace a whole new business life with digital evolution, writes Colin Thornton, chief financial officer of Turrito Networks. Digital transformation was, up until the end of 2020, the ultimate buzzword goal for the...
Women benefit as cloud changes the face of business
More than 100 women entrepreneurs have attended the first segment of Huawei South Africa's Women4Tech digital skills training programme. By the end of the programme, Huawei aims to help women headed SMMEs advance their skills and help them use new technologies to...
Senior Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager for an initial 12-month contract, onsite in Cape Town.The role requires expertise in finance and project management as relates to Financial Consolidation, Financial Planning, and Analytics.The assigned project manager will be...
Junior PHP Developer – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Kickstart Your Development Career with Purpose! Location, Stellenbosch, Western CapeSalary: R22 000 to R28 000 depending on experienceAre you ready to code your future in a business where digital experience, automation, and innovation intersect? An exciting...
Data Engineer/Data Scientist – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is looking for a Data Engineer/Data Scientist fully in Office role based in JHB Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]Python - Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, Tensorflow/PyTorchSQL Dialects - T-SQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQLMicrosoft...
Solutions Architect at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...
OT Security Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a highly experienced OT Security Architect to strengthen our security architecture capacity, with a specific focus on operational technology (OT) environments across the enterprise. The successful candidate will assist in reducing the backlog of...
Intermediate Full Stack Developer
Our client is seeking an Intermediate Full Stack Developer with a focus on mobile development for a hybrid position based in Johannesburg. Key Requirements 3+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]React Native/ReactJsREST/ GraphQL...
OT Security Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking a highly experienced OT Security Architect to strengthen our security architecture capacity, with a specific focus on operational technology (OT) environments across the enterprise. The successful candidate will assist in reducing the backlog of...
Intermediate Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is seeking an Intermediate Full Stack Developer with a focus on mobile development for a hybrid position based in Johannesburg. Key Requirements 3+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]React Native/ReactJsREST/ GraphQL...
Data Analyst (JHB Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A Community Upliftment Programme in Joburg seeks a Data Analyst with excellent knowledge of and ability to work with SQL databases who will play a key role in supporting data-driven decision-making and programme improvement. You will focus on enabling...
Scrum Master
We're on the lookout for a Scrum Master with 5 years of hands-on experience guiding agile teams through the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). This role is for one of our Clients, a leading establishment that's recognised as a Top South African company....
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