Intel chief responds to Trump’s call for his resignation
As US president Donald Trump calls for his head, Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan has declared his commitment to the company and the country. President Trump yesterday posted this message on his Truth Social platform: “The CEO of INTEL is highly CONFLICTED and must resign,...
More challenges for HPE’s Juniper acquisition
HPE’s $14-billion acquisition of Juniper Networks might not be a done deal. A report in Fortune outlines how the acquisition – which has received Department of Justice (DoJ) approval – could be reviewed by a federal judge to determine if it is in the public interest....
How to win loyalty from Gen Z shoppers
Generation Z, those born between the late 1990s and early 2010s, is moving into the workforce and becoming one of the most influential consumer demographics - and retailers will need to adjust their strategies if they are to remain relevant for this highly-educated,...
Mobile banking popularity leads to cybersecurity concerns
With research suggesting mobile banking usage is set to soar to 79% in the US by 2029, a new study has revealed which states are leading in mobile banking interest - but also highlighting the growing risk of cyberthreats that come with it. The study, conducted by...
Global insurance spend to hit $10trn by 2028
The global insurance market, including life and non-life insurance, has grown by 25% in the past four years with the total value of insurance premiums rising from just under $8-trillion in 2018 to over $9-trillion this year. And, although the annual growth rate...
Boeing Starliner won’t carry astronauts home
NASA will return Boeing’s Starliner to Earth without astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams aboard the spacecraft. The uncrewed return allows NASA and Boeing to continue gathering testing data on Starliner during its upcoming flight home, while also not accepting...
Deep dive into SA’s Artificial Intelligence Policy Framework
Earlier this year, in April 2024, the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) published the AI Planning Discussion Document (Planning Discussion Document) aimed at initiating discussion between the public and private sectors to facilitate...
Global data security revenues to surge by 70%
Global data security revenues are expected to jump by 70% and hit over $12-billion by the end of a decade. This is according to data presented by AltIndex.com, as cyber threat continue to rise. Data security revenues have skyrocketed over the years, with the market...
Calls for a co-ordinated global response to ransomware surge
Amid intensifying geopolitical tensions, ransomware attacks in 2024 are set to reach record levels, escalating the risks faced by companies worldwide. There has been a shift toward more sophisticated extortion tactics, emphasising the urgent need for coordinated...
Kaspersky warns about new ‘Tusk’ fraud campaign
Kaspersky has detected an online fraud campaign aimed at stealing cryptocurrency and sensitive information by exploiting popular topics such as web3, crypto, AI, online gaming and beyond. Targeting individuals worldwide, the campaign is believed to be orchestrated by...
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Fujitsu Primergy server racks up record performance
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Kiara Health moves to cloud, outsources managed services
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Epson earns EcoVadis platinum rating
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The fibre versus wireless debate
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Using data effectively enhances customer experience
The digital revolution is empowering consumers like never before. While advancements in technology give consumers the convenience of getting the products and services they want - when they want them - it's the generated and collected data from these engagements that...
Addressing the skills shortage in data science and analytics
Fuelled by digital expansion and the use of new-age technologies across all industries, the demand for data science skills has grown rapidly. By Emmanuel Osanga, head: data office, Africa regions at Standard Bank Group The supply of skilled applicants, however, is...
SA fintech joins global startup program
Mastercard announced the selection of 10 later-stage startups from around the world, including South African fintech Paycode, to join the Mastercard Start Path program. Start Path is Mastercard's award-winning startup engagement program that brings together a network...
Consumers should embrace a zero trust mindset
Zero trust has become a familiar approach in enterprise security. But how can consumers benefit from its principles when perimeter defences such as anti-virus and firewall solutions have long been favoured? With Kaspersky research showing that South Africa, Kenya and...
Manage experiences in a socially distant world intelligently
It would be easy to conclude that the hype surrounding the Experience Economy is over, following the world-changing events of 2020. By Rudeon Snell, global senior director: industries and customer advisory at SAP Physcial distancing has been mandated by governments...
ABAP Developer (Contract – Euros) at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client is a professional management consultancy and IT services provider, focused on delivering creative and innovative digital solutions. Their client base includes both startups and large corporations, but their mission...
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Functional Analyst
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BI Data Engineer (Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
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Senior Network Administrator at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: The purpose is to implement and support organizational-wide network services, and directives from the Security team and maintain networking documentation. The candidate will monitor and support network equipment, do performance monitoring on existing...
Fullstack Java Developer (3153, 3154) KG
WHAT WILL BE YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES?A senior cloud architect to join the team to ramp up our mainframe services regarding the refactoring (conversion) from mainframe applications to Java based cloud applications. Doing a proof of concept with a small...
Senior Network Administrator at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Observatory
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Fullstack Java Developer (3153, 3154) KG – Gauteng Midrand
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