Focused approach to data analytics can improve audit outcomes
There is widespread frustration with the impact of data analytics (DA) in internal audit functions - with 80% of chief audit executives (CAEs) wanting to see improved outcomes, according to Gartner. Gartner conducted a survey of 107 CAEs in March 2025 revealing that...
Critical illnesses striking women at younger ages
Nearly 70% of women’s critical illness claims were for those in their 30s, 40s, and 50s - their prime working years. This is one of the revelations of Momentum Life Insurance’s 2024 claim statistics, which add that it is a stark reminder that serious illnesses like...
Multimodal GenAI solutions to become the norm
A significant 40% of generative AI (GenAI) solutions will be multimodal (text, image, audio and video) by 2027, up from 1% in 2023, according to Gartner. This shift from individual to multimodal models provides an enhanced human-AI interaction and an opportunity for...
SA gets first bite of new iPhone 16
South Africans will be among the first customers in the world to get their hands on Apple’s new iPhone 16 range of smartphones. iStore South Africa has confirmed that it will be launching the iPhone 16 range on the same day as the US and other major markets. The...
Diversity matters, and improves telco performance
Continued adoption of diversity targets and improved reporting of race, disability, and gender identification is found to be helpful in improving the performance of telecom companies, according to an analysis of UK leading service providers to enterprise customers...
Wrist-worn device shipments slip but China takes up the slack
According to the latest International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker data, the global wrist-worn device market shipped 43,7-million units in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24), a year-over-year (YoY) decrease of 0.7%. China...
WiFi 7 surges as WLAN shows signs of recovery
There was a glimmer of hope in the enterprise class wireless LAN (WLAN) market as revenues increased Q/Q to $2,2-billion, according to a Dell’Oro report. The adoption of Wi-Fi 7 accelerated, with Huawei shipping over half of the world’s units. “While WLAN revenues...
New phishing campaigns aimed at students and educators
As the international back-to-school season starts, Kaspersky has warned that cybercriminals are exploiting academic topics with sophisticated phishing campaigns to specifically target the theft of personal data from students, educators, and administrators. Fraudsters...
Remote monitoring of patients on the rise … and rising
The number of remotely monitored patients reached 76.7-million worldwide in 2023 as the market acceptance of mHealth continues to grow in several key verticals, according to new findings from Berg Insight. The IoT market research provider says this number includes all...
Get aboard the AI rocket ship at the 2024 Dell Technologies Forum
The AI Edition of this year's Dell Technologies Forum is the place to be on 7 November 2024! Artificial Intelligence is key to unlocking value within data, making it one of the most important tools for businesses of all sizes – and Dell provides market-leading AI...
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FNB warns SA users about cyber threats
Cyber criminals aren't easy to detect and present a real risk to their victims. The best way to avoid becoming a victim is to be aware of the threats they pose and take every precaution you can to keep yourself safe. According to Giuseppe Virgillito, FNB head of...
Crosscall offers three-year warranty on its phones
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Real-time analytics vital for retail
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With APIs, hope is not a strategy
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Industry recognition for Solarwinds
Solarwinds has been ranked number one in Network Management Software market share by industry analyst firm, International Data Corporation (IDC), in its latest Worldwide Semiannual Software Tracker, 20H1, according to value-added distributor ATS Network Management....
Microsoft brings Surface Go 2 to South Africa
Microsoft is expanding its Surface device range in South Africa with the introduction of the Surface Go 2 for both commercial and consumer customers. The device will be available for consumers in retail from Incredible Connection stores and Vodacom from 22 October....
iOCO achieves VMware Cloud Verified status
iOCO has achieved VMware Cloud Verified status, which indicates that a provider offers the complete VMware-based software defined data centre infrastructure delivered as a service. VMware Cloud Verified partner services enable customers to achieve unmatched levels of...
Advances in UV technology for disinfection
Ideco Biometrics is using ultraviolet technologies to destroy most known viruses and bacteria for disinfecting biometric sensors. The company has introduced Steri-C, an ultraviolet disinfection device to ensure the safe use of touch-based fingerprint readers. Steri-C...
Fronting places pressure on B-BBEE success
Fronting, where a black person or entity is given a stake but does not get the powers associated with it, remains the biggest challenge to the power of the B-BBEE Act to deliver on economic transformation, the B-BBEE Commission warned on Tuesday, 20 October 2020....
Cisco launches WAN edge platform
Cisco has announced its new wide area networking (WAN) edge platform to help customers accelerate cloud adoption and deliver secure and automated connectivity to applications across cloud, data centre, and edge. A foundational piece of Cisco's intent-based networking...
Scrum Master at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: This Scrum Master supports multiple agile teams across diverse, complex projects. They act as mentors, problem-solvers, and agile process guardians, fostering positive team dynamics and removing obstacles to progress. Key Responsibilities: Facilitate...
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Our client is seeking a Data Engineer/Data Specialist with ElasticSearch.Hybrid working with offices based in Melrose Arch Responsibilities: Enhancing the current alertingImproving the machine learning, monitoring and creating the alerting for it from end to...
Senior Solutions Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg
As a Senior Solutions Architect:You are responsible for leading the design and assisting with the implementation of complex technology solutions that meet current and future business needs.In addition to technology components, solution architecture advises on changes...
Scrum Master at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Observatory
Postion Summary: This Scrum Master supports multiple agile teams across diverse, complex projects. They act as mentors, problem-solvers, and agile process guardians, fostering positive team dynamics and removing obstacles to progress. Key Responsibilities: Facilitate...
Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Senior Project Manager
B.Eng / BTech in Mechanical or Electrical Degree essentialAt least 8 - 10 years strong project management skillsWith particular focus on industrial, mining and or water projectsProven ability to deliver and manage multi-disciplinary projects on time and within...
Pre-Sales Solution Architect (Cloud)
Position open to all races, female applicants only. We looking for a Cisco certified Engineer that will support the sales team in leading the development of complex architectural solutions for deals from pre-sales to proposal and delivery, stitching together...
SAP CRM Technical Consultant / Developer
Seeking an SAP CRM Technical Consultant to implement, customize, and maintain SAP CRM solutions with expertise in ABAP programming and integration with SAP ECC and S/4HANA. Key Requirements: Minimum 5 years' experience in SAP CRM developmentSAP CRM certification and...
Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Randpark Ridge
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Pre-Sales Solution Architect (Cloud) – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Position open to all races, female applicants only. We looking for a Cisco certified Engineer that will support the sales team in leading the development of complex architectural solutions for deals from pre-sales to proposal and delivery, stitching together...
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