Webb discovers a new moon orbiting Uranus
Using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, a team led by the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has identified a previously unknown moon orbiting Uranus, expanding the planet’s known satellite family to 29. The detection was made during a Webb observation on 2 February...
EchoLink and the rise of zero-click AI exploits
Cybersecurity researchers at Check Point have uncovered a critical zero-click vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot - dubbed EchoLink - which allows attackers to extract sensitive corporate data without any user interaction. The exploit, which has since been patched...
South African healthcare leads in the adoption of AI and Virtual Care
South Africa’s healthcare sector has seen rapid transformation, according to the South African findings of Royal Philips’ Future Health Index (FHI) 2024 report: Better care for more people. In 2021, just 15% of healthcare leaders cited AI as an area of investment,...
Africa faces urgent cybersecurity challenges
Check Point’s Global Threat Index for August 2024 reveals that ransomware remains a dominant force, with RansomHub sustaining its position as the top ransomware group. This Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operation has rapidly expanded since its rebranding from Knight...
Backdoor targets WeChat, DingTalk on macOS
Kaspersky researchers have identified a macOS variant of the HZ Rat backdoor targeting users of WeChat and DingTalk, two popular Chinese messaging platforms. The malware, first detected on Windows systems, now threatens macOS, potentially enabling lateral network...
Network security market shows signs of life
The network security market showed signs of recovery in the second quarter of 2024 - growing 6% YoY to reach $5,9-billion - and breaking a streak of six consecutive quarters of deceleration, according to Dell’Oro Group. This growth was primarily driven by solid demand...
Breached organisations spend more on cyber resilience
Organisations that have endured cyber incidents in the past don’t want to get burned again, according to Commvault’s 2024 Cyber Recovery Readiness Report and, consequently, they often reassess and invest in cyber resilience and recovery strategies in very meaningful...
Improved confidence drives uptick in electronic transactions
The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), measuring the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica at seasonally adjusted real prices, showed a marginal uptick in August 2024. Increasing confidence levels, along with expected...
Investments in data protection are growing
Senior IT professionals in small-to-large-sized businesses are investing a substantial amount of their IT budgets into data protection and recovery, according to the latest Arcserve State of Data Resilience in the Enterprise survey. “The high standard deviation (21%)...
Finance leaders quick to adopt AI
The adoption of finance AI by finance functions has increased significantly in the past year with 58% using the technology in 2024 - a rise of 21 percentage points from 2023 - according to a new survey by Gartner. Gartner surveyed 121 finance leaders in June 2024 to...
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The Covid-19 pandemic has understandably spurred renewed conversation around business crisis management. This, pertaining to how to better plan for and preempt unforeseen disruptions, as well as aptly navigating through the mire when perilous challenges...
Covid unleashes unprecedented e-commerce demand
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Massive growth for fleet management systems
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Proptech fuels growth in property entrepreneurship
We keep hearing how the property sector has been one of the slowest to adopt new technologies and that its digital transformation journey is nowhere near other industries that rely on disruptive new tech to maintain productivity levels and enable improved efficiency....
Deliver customer experience at every customer touchpoint
Customer experience is the driving force behind every business as it gives companies a competitive edge that earns customer loyalty and attracts new customers. By Paula Sartini, founder and CEO at BrandQuantum However, getting the customer experience right can be a...
AI turns financial crime tide
Financial crime and money laundering is the third biggest economic practice in the world and equates to around 5% of the global GDP. Because each country manages its own laws and regulations, the banks are left as the only defence against this attack on the world...
Remain competitive with strategic programs
Adapting to the ever changing landscape is an ongoing challenge for most business leaders. Speed of execution is the key to driving transformation and strategic programs play a critical role in keeping businesses competitive and relevant. By FlowState CEO Mark Kayser...
The stifling effect of Covid-19 on investment newbies
Covid-19 has left the economic world in a state of shock. Stock markets are fluctuating and the global economy is contracting, leaving people concerned about their investments. Some lost money as markets reacted to Covid-19, others adopted a holding pattern, and...
Can African tech disrupt 2020’s gloomy investment outlook?
In the face of the global downturn with growth projected at -4.4% (IMF, October 2020), deep recessions and lowered investment over the long term, African tech companies are surprisingly enjoying market impetus. According to Evon Jeewan, a principal at investment...
Business 2021: continuity in uncertainty
Business continuity used to be considered a part of Disaster Recovery (DR), another cog in the urgent wheel that turns to put the business back on track in the event of a crisis. However, the past year has reshaped business continuity in the eyes of the organisation....
Senior Project Manager (Electrical) at Construct Executive Search – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Construction.Must have 8-10 years of experience in the electrical and instrumentation industry.Must have experience as a Site Manager and Contracts...
Intermediate Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
If you're a code-slinging Java enthusiast with a knack for building solid systems and getting into the nitty-gritty of architecture, we've got your next adventure. We're on the hunt for an Intermediate Java Developer to join our dynamic dev squad and help craft...
Intermediate Business Analyst
Intermediate Business AnalystJOB DESCRIPTION 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...
Intermediate Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
If you're a code-slinging Java enthusiast with a knack for building solid systems and getting into the nitty-gritty of architecture, we've got your next adventure. We're on the hunt for an Intermediate Java Developer to join our dynamic dev squad and help craft...
Intermediate Business Analyst – Western Cape Somerset West
Intermediate Business AnalystJOB DESCRIPTION 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...
.Net Core Developer
Leading SA bank requires the skills of an experienced .Net Developer. This is a senior rolePreference for Cape Town however Johannesburg will be accepted.Hybrid working with 1 day in office12 month contract Design, Build, Deploy, and Maintain reusable software...
UX Designer
Leading SA bank requires the skill of an experienced UX designer to assist with ProtoTyping on a new bank feature.Hybrid working with offices based in Sandton Desired Skills: UX Designing Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Desired Qualification Level: Grade 12 /...
.Net Core Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Leading SA bank requires the skills of an experienced .Net Developer. This is a senior rolePreference for Cape Town however Johannesburg will be accepted.Hybrid working with 1 day in office12 month contract Design, Build, Deploy, and Maintain reusable software...
UX Designer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Leading SA bank requires the skill of an experienced UX designer to assist with ProtoTyping on a new bank feature.Hybrid working with offices based in Sandton Desired Skills: UX Designing Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Desired Qualification Level: Grade 12 /...
Senior Angularjs Developer
Hire Resolve's client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Angular Developer to join their team. In this role, you will be instrumental in the development of complex, large-scale enterprise systems. You will utilize your deep expertise in Angular to...
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