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Deepfake attacks are growing, and costing people more. Scial media is the main culprit

Muse highlights privacy, copyright issues in AI training

Copyright and privacy issues under the spotlight as Meta withdraws Muse feature

PC shipments tank as memory crunch bites

Worldwide PC shipments fell 4,9% year-over-year in Q2 2026 to 68,2-million units, according to IDC — the first decline after nine consecutive quarters of growth. A persistent memory chip shortage drove the reversal, pushing vendors to pull inventory forward as far as...

AI, cross-border trade reshape e-commerce in SA

AI could soon choose what we buy, sustainability has shifted from nice-to-have to non-negotiable, and second-hand shopping is rapidly becoming mainstream, according to DHL’s E-Commerce Trends Report 2026. Based on survey findings from 29 000 online shoppers and 5 800...

Older workers rely on Gen Z for AI coaching

Gen Z employees are playing a pivotal role in driving AI adoption across the workforce, coaching older colleagues to help unlock productivity and collaboration gains in hybrid working environments. A new global study from International Workplace Group (IWG), based on...

Brands that don’t prioritise Gen X could be losing out

South Africa’s Gen X is an economic powerhouse accounting for 21,4% of the country’s total spending – and it’s an influential segment that brands can ill-afford to ignore. This is according to research from NielsenIQ (NIQ), in collaboration with World Data Lab (WDL),...

Telecom leaders redefine the industry with network APIs

Some of the world’s largest telecom operators, including América Móvil, AT&T, Bharti Airtel, Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Reliance Jio, Singtel, Telefonica, Telstra, T-Mobile, Verizon and Vodafone, together with Ericsson have announced a new venture to combine and...

Positive picture for business travel going forward

Forty percent of businesses plan to increase their travel in FY25 (July to June), while 42% of customers intend to increase their travel spend versus last year, according to a landmark State of the Market survey for Flight Centre Corporate. Utilising the innovative...

Open source AI set to drive new innovation

Kathy Gibson reports from Red Hat Summit in Johannesburg –  Artificial intelligence (AI) has been the big IT buzzword for the last year and is ready to become a mainstream technology that can help organisations solve their IT and business challenges. Dion Harvey,...

Virtualisation is back in the spotlight

Kathy Gibson reports from Red Hat Summit in Johannesburg – Just a couple of years ago, few would have believed that virtualisation would be a pressing topic in 2024. “But virtualisation is back on the agenda - and it’s bigger than ever,” says Bruce Busansky,...

AI, adaptability top priorities for SMEs

The ability to adapt to rapidly changing external circumstances and leverage powerful new technologies are key to the growth and success of African small and medium enterprises (SMEs), according to a new report by SAP. Cameron Beveridge, head of mid-market at SAP MEA...

Marketplaces set to shake up omnichannel retail

South African manufacturers and retailers are starting to look more carefully at how digital platforms such as e-commerce marketplaces, super apps and social commerce can form part of an omnichannel strategy to reach consumers wherever they are. Those that can...

Obituary: Pravin Gordhan

Pravin Gordhan, former Minister of Public Enterprise and SARS commissioner, has died. Known for his activism credentials and opposition to corruption, Gordhan succumbed to cancer at the age of 75. Gordhan was appointed as Commissioner of the South African Revenue...

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How personal short-term insurance will evolve in 2021

The Covid-19 crisis has reshaped every industry in nearly every country in the world, and South Africa's car insurance market is no exception. By Ernest North, co-founder at Naked While short-term insurers have benefitted from reduced claims under the lockdown due to...

Explore Data Science Academy debuts Data Engineering course online

Explore Data Science Academy has added Data Engineering to its online training offerings. The 12-month course will provide applicants with the specific skill set required to become data engineers - a key role in the successful digital transformation of a business....

RoomRaccoon named world’s Best Hotel Management System

For the second year in a row Hotel Tech Report announced that RoomRaccoon has been awarded the prestigious HotelTechAward as Best Hotel Management System in the World. Besides being recognised as the number one Hotel Management System, RoomRaccoon was also awarded...

AI changing dynamics of healthcare

Globally, healthcare organisations have accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) with the ones still implementing frameworks planning to go live within 24 months. Hardly surprising given the improved consumer engagement that result from the technology. By...

CIOs should digitally remaster their supply chains for resilience

Forrester research has found that companies with high levels of digital maturity are four times more likely to achieve double-digit revenue growth. To meet the challenges of a second wave of digital disruption, where technologies like mobile, cloud and analytics are...

Trends that will shape 5G mobile data in 2021

Blinding encryption protocols, five-times mobile cloud gaming data traffic, a refocused 5G core and "seven-day weekend" traffic after people switched to lockdown home working are among the trends impacting mobile data in 2021. These are among the insights gathered by...

The fourth wave of cloud is imminent

The first wave of cloud saw organisations sprint to the cloud, lured by promises of cost savings and business agility. By Lori MacVittie, principal technical evangelist: office of the CTO at F5 This was followed by the emergence of the multi-cloud and the subsequent...

Routed achieves VMware Principal Partner status

Vendor-neutral cloud infrastructure provider Routed has achieved VMware Principal Partner Status as a Cloud Provider. The Principal Partner Status as a Cloud Provider reflects Routed's levels of competency achieved to date, revenue and overall presence in the VMware...

New chief digital officer for Seacom

Seacom has announced that its current chief technical officer (CTO), Claes Segelberg, has resigned. Segelberg has been with the ICT company almost since its inception in 2009 and has contributed nine years of service to Seacom. Prenesh Padayachee, former CTO at...

Nutanix appoints Rob Tribe as new VP

Nutanix has announced the appointment of Rob Tribe as vice-president: systems engineering, for the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) region. Promoted from his previous position as Senior Director, Systems Engineering, Rob Tribe has been appointed at Nutanix's...

FIELD SERVICES TECHNICIAN – KZN Durban – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Provide onsite technical support across the Companies suite of products, outsourced services, and customer solutions, to maintain Companiesproducts and optimize client service. Responsible to assist with hardware problems, removing and replacing faulty equipment,...

Intermediate Business Analyst – Western Cape Somerset West

Requirements ManagementConduct structured and semi-structured requirements elicitation sessions with stakeholders (individuals and small groups) using appropriate techniques to gather clear and complete information.Analyse and document business processes, data flows,...

Senior Business Analyst

Senior Business AnalystResponsibilities/TasksRequirements ManagementLead and facilitate requirements elicitation sessions with client stakeholders through workshops, interviews, and collaborative discussions to ensure comprehensive and accurate requirement...

AI Specialist (Centurion Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:A highly analytical and solutions-driven AI Specialist with proficiency in Machine Learning algorithms and Deep Learning techniques is sought by a Centurion-based dynamic organization in the Fast-Food Space. You will design, develop, and implement AI...

Senior Systems Developer

Seeking a Senior Systems Developer in Cape Town (Bellville) for software development, integration, mentoring, and maintaining code standards. Key Requirements 5-10 years' experience in full lifecycle software developmentStrong in C#, .Net, .Net Core, WebAPI/REST, and...

Senior Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

Senior Business AnalystResponsibilities/TasksRequirements ManagementLead and facilitate requirements elicitation sessions with client stakeholders through workshops, interviews, and collaborative discussions to ensure comprehensive and accurate requirement...

AI Specialist (Centurion Onsite) – Gauteng Centurion

ENVIRONMENT:A highly analytical and solutions-driven AI Specialist with proficiency in Machine Learning algorithms and Deep Learning techniques is sought by a Centurion-based dynamic organization in the Fast-Food Space. You will design, develop, and implement AI...

Senior Systems Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Seeking a Senior Systems Developer in Cape Town (Bellville) for software development, integration, mentoring, and maintaining code standards. Key Requirements 5-10 years' experience in full lifecycle software developmentStrong in C#, .Net, .Net Core, WebAPI/REST, and...

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Our client is an innovative cloud-based company that leverages its software to address the legal contracting, compliance, and legal practice challenges faced by listed companies and multinationals.They are seeking a Junior IT Engineer to join their team of dynamic...

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