From romance to recovery: crypto scams targeting SA
New data from Luno reveals that while crypto-related scams affect less than 1% of the platform’s 14-million customers, scams and fraudulent misrepresentation remain the most prevalent forms of fraud in digital currency. Customers are defrauded in various ways. John, a...
Is AI underrated as a travel agent?
Less than a third (23%) of South Africans trust AI to plan trips, but 98% of those that do are satisfied with this experience – and 83% plan to use it in the future, according to a new Kaspersky report. In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become an...
August vehicle sales underwhelm but NADA still optimistic
August vehicle sales in South Africa showed a 4,9% decrease compared to the same month last year - a drop that comes at a critical time for the automotive sector. "This decline is disappointing, especially considering the July sales results and improving consumer...
Time to give mobile devices the spring cleaning they deserve
Spring has officially sprung. And with the traditional thoughts around warmer weather and an exciting period of renewal and rejuvenation, now is also the perfect time to give a fresh start to your digital devices. Giving them a proper spring cleaning will not only...
Takealot Group sells Superbalist
The Takealot Group has announced that Superbalist has been acquired by a South African consortium of retail and private equity investors, led by Blank Canvas Capital. The strategic acquisition, effective 1 September 2024, will support Superbalist's ongoing growth,...
How KnowBe4 hired a spy – and sent them packing
In a startling turn of events, cybersecurity awareness training company KnowBe4 recently uncovered an elaborate scam when it unwittingly hired a North Korean spy. This incident has sent shockwaves through the business community, highlighting the growing risks...
IBM, Intel collaborate to drive AI innovation
IBM and Intel are collaborating to deploy Intel Gaudi 3 AI accelerators as a service on IBM Cloud by early next year to help more cost effectively scale enterprise AI and drive innovation underpinned with security and resiliency. This collaboration will also enable...
GenAI a key theme in companies’ discussions
Companies across various sectors are incorporating next-generation AI capabilities into their solutions, with GenAI standing out as a primary focus of technological innovation, reveals the Company Filings Analytics Database of research group GlobalData. The company’s...
Sluggish demand pushes Absa PMI back to contractionary territory
After the encouraging uptick in July, the seasonally adjusted PMI dropped significantly by 8.8 points to 43.6 in August, down from 52.4 in July. This decline underscores the challenges the sector faces amid ongoing political uncertainty, high but slowing inflation,...
Intel raises the bar for AI performance on Xeon processors
In the latest MLCommons AI performance benchmark suite – MLPerf Inference v4.1 - Intel submitted results across six MLPerf benchmarks for 5th Gen Xeon Scalable processors and, for the first time, its Xeon 6 processors with Performance-cores (P-cores). Intel Xeon 6...
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Ensure online shopping is safe and responsible this Black Friday
This year's Black Friday is no ordinary Black Friday: More South Africans than ever before will be shopping, and paying, online. According to a recent McKinsey & Company consumer sentiment survey, 40% of consumers intend to continue online shopping spend even when...
Australia’s Office Hub partners with SiSebenza
Office Hub, the proptech marketplace for listing and finding shared, serviced and co-working office space, has entered South Africa through a partnership with SiSebenza, the local co-working and flexi office player. "The local economic slump, exacerbated by Covid-19...
Sophos launches Rapid Response service
Sophos has announced the availability of Sophos Rapid Response, a fixed-fee remote incident response service that identifies and neutralises active cybersecurity attacks throughout its entire 45-day term of engagement. Sophos Rapid Response provides organisations with...
If you thought you knew Fujitsu, think again
It has been quite a year for us all, with the unprecedented effects of the Covid pandemic really accelerating digital transformation around the world. By Christian Leutner, vice-president and head of product sales Europe at Fujitsu For our business too, the...
Hate stopping for petrol? There’s an app for that …
If filling up your car is one of your least favourite chores, you can avoid it by using a smartphone app that will bring the petrol pump right to your car. Bringing fuel direct to you is the idea behind Refuel, a new app which delivers a full tank of petrol or diesel...
Wayne Haylett joins Logicalis SA
Logicalis South Africa has announced the appointment of Wayne Haylett to the role of Cisco practice manager. "It's a big pleasure to welcome Wayne into his new position and into our tech team at Logicalis," says Logicalis South Africa CEO Frikkie Grobler. "He has a...
Apex BI appoints chief sales and marketing officer
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New Fujitsu secure workstation for power on the move
Fujitsu's mobile workstation range has a new leader of the pack, with the introduction today of the powerful and ultra-secure Fujitsu Workstation Celsius H7510. The 15,6-inch model offers complete peace of mind and real workstation power on the move - making it ideal...
New year will bring new security challenges
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Big data is bigger than ever
Big Data has never been more central to our lives. In this article, we consider the advanced analytics technology that enables value to be extracted from this resource and results achieved in some challenging areas - such as research into COVID-19. So where is...
Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are looking for an experienced and driven Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of a high-impact initiative within the financial services sector. This project focuses specifically on credit card and consumer credit solutions and requires a...
Software Developer (Python) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate should have a strong...
Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
We are looking for an experienced and driven Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of a high-impact initiative within the financial services sector. This project focuses specifically on credit card and consumer credit solutions and requires a...
C# Developer
An exciting permanent opportunity is available with our esteemed client in Pretoria for an Intermediate C# Developer. This role is perfect for a passionate individual eager to grow their skills and gain industry experience under the guidance of experienced senior...
UX Designer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are looking for an experienced and creative UX Designer to help shape exceptional digital experiences that delight users and drive business results. As a UX Designer, you will be responsible for crafting intuitive, user-centered designs across all digital...
C# Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
An exciting permanent opportunity is available with our esteemed client in Pretoria for an Intermediate C# Developer. This role is perfect for a passionate individual eager to grow their skills and gain industry experience under the guidance of experienced senior...
UX Designer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are looking for an experienced and creative UX Designer to help shape exceptional digital experiences that delight users and drive business results. As a UX Designer, you will be responsible for crafting intuitive, user-centered designs across all digital...
C# Developer
An exciting permanent opportunity is available with our esteemed client in Pretoria for an Intermediate C# Developer. This role is perfect for a passionate individual eager to grow their skills and gain industry experience under the guidance of experienced senior...
Business Intelligence Developer (Microsoft Power BI) at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd
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C# Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
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