How African companies can avoid transformation pitfalls
Kathy Gibson is at Saphila Transcend in Sun City – Navigating the SAP S/4 HANA journey is different for every company, and requires a customised approach to succeed. This is especially true when it comes to implementing the solution in Africa. Colin Banks, solution...
Services help customers gain AI value
Kathy Gibson reports from Saphila Transcend in Sun City – AI is no longer an option for companies. Those that adopt it faster and better and smarter than others, and do it in the right way, are the companies that will succeed. This is according to Stefan Steinle,...
It’s no longer ‘business as usual’ in cybersecurity
The prospect of offensive attacks using artificial intelligence (AI) is prompting increases in cybersecurity budgets as organisations try to understand the impact of generative AI (GenAI) on their security, says research group GlobalData. AI is already used for threat...
Supply chain officers need to retain relevance
Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) must expand their focus beyond cost management or accept a relegated role within the enterprise, according to Gartner. "Stakeholders perceive that the worst of the supply chain crisis has receded, and CSCOs now face the prospect of...
Massive growth in mobile banking malware
Kaspersky has released its annual Financial Threats Report for 2023, offering a detailed analysis of the evolving financial cyberthreat landscape. The report reveals significant increases in mobile banking malware and cryptocurrency-related phishing, signaling growing...
Open banking market size to reach $135,17bn
The global open banking market size is anticipated to reach $135,17-billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 27,4% from 2024 to 2030. The market growth can be attributed to several factors,...
Data management workloads continue to drive enterprise IT infrastructure spend
Structured Database/Data Management workloads continued to drive the largest share of enterprise IT infrastructure spending in the second half of 2023 (2H23), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Enterprise Infrastructure Tracker:...
Google and AU partner to celebrate Africa
The Office Of The African Union Chairperson's Youth Envoy and Google have launched the #DiscoverMyAfrica Shorts Challenge - a month-long initiative to celebrate the rich diversity, heritage, and vibrant spirit of the African continent. Throughout May, YouTube creators...
Wind energy keeps the lights on in 3,6m households
South Africa's energy outlook continues to improve, with Eskom's State of the System and Winter Outlook indicating that collaborative efforts are contributing to improved energy availability factors. While more is needed to end the energy crisis, wind energy remains a...
Registry Africa signs .africa for another 10 years
Registry Africa, the registry operator and administrator of the .africa domain name, is celebrating 10 years in the domain name industry and has renewed its Registry Operator Agreement with ICANN for a further 10 years. ICANN is the Internet Corporation for Assigned...
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Is your personal data safe?
Data Protection Day is a good time to find out if your data is safe, writes Barry Cook, privacy and group data protection officer at VFS Global. We share a lot more information in the digital world than we used to. Businesses, organisations, close family, friends and...
Knife Capital extends fund for SA opportunities
Having deployed most of its R180-million Section 12J Venture Capital Fund, KNF Ventures, Knife Capital has announced that it is extending the fund for new investors to participate and build on the success and momentum created. One of the main challenges to the growth...
More cybersecurity predictions for 2020
With data breaches hitting headlines daily, security professionals are constantly concerned about the next big threat. Whether it's ransomware, phishing or endpoint attacks, there's always something on the horizon waiting for its turn in the spotlight. KnowBe4 Africa...
A peek into the next decade of storage
Over the next decade, we are going to see another wave of huge volumes of data created, driven by emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning and data lakes. By Eran Brown, chief technology: EMEA for...
Banks have to help customers improve finances
The South African banking sector continues to go through remarkable evolution due to its competitive nature and rising consumer expectations. Raj Makanjee, chief executive of FNB Retail, says financial pressure on households is one of several factors that is...
Pressure growing to protect customers’ personal information
Cybersecurity and legal experts are warning that an increase in cyberattacks and the pending implementation of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) expose South African companies to increased regulatory, reputational and financial risk. Brian Pinnock,...
Data privacy in 2020: be careful and stay safe
It's International Data Privacy Day on 28 January - and this year, I'm hoping people take it seriously. By Daan Lotter, head of innovation at Itec South Africa Right now millions of people have no idea about how their personal information is being used and abused in...
Is your business at risk by being too ‘trusting’?
As organisations continue to implement digital transformation and adopt emerging technologies, it is becoming increasingly difficult to secure their networks against cyberattacks, as the ecosystem in which their critical information resides has become significantly...
AI helps unlock data potential of banks
Artificial intelligence (AI) provides banks with the means to make better use of the massive amount of data at their disposal. In doing so, they can identify opportunities for growth faster and gain significant competitive advantage at a time when more agile digital...
Luno exchange launches automated withdrawals
Luno has introduced faster and automated withdrawals to its South African customers at no additional charge. This means customers are no longer restricted to daily withdrawal schedules. "Luno customers wanting to withdraw their rands on the Luno platform can now count...
Senior Systems Analyst – Gauteng Centurion
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Senior Systems AnalystTo analyse,design and enhance system, in order to obtain optimal results and agreed project delivery level.EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:BSc or BTech in computer science or equivalentTOGAF...
Full Stack Developer (TypeScript) – Gauteng Pretoria
Designing User Interfaces (UI). Developing Front-End Components: Building and maintaining the client-side architecture using modern JavaScript frameworks like React or [URL Removed] Back-End Development: Implementing server-side logic and managing databases. API...
Data Scientist – Gauteng Gauteng
We are seeking a talented and analytical Data Scientists to join our dynamic data team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in data science methodologies, hands-on experience with data analysis, and the ability to derive actionable insights from complex...
Senior Data Engineer – Remote Remote
Data EngineerOur client is seeking an experienced senior data engineer to join their team. Candidate must hold the necessary tertiary qualification and have extensive experience with SQL/SSIS packages. Desired Skills: Data Development Data Intergration Data Monitoring...
Full Stack . NET Software Developer
Development, testing and support of front-end systems Development, testing and support of back-end systems Development, testing and support of Windows services Development, testing and support of Integration services (SOAP Services & API's) SQL development...
Senior SQL Server Developer (Sandton – Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A prominent company in mining technology, focused on advanced analytics and solutions, is seeking a Senior SQL Server Developer to join their team in Sandton. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in developing, optimizing, and maintaining...
Junior Mobile Developer
Do you have a passion for mobile development and a drive to build innovative apps? Join our dynamic team as a Junior Mobile Developer, where you'll work with .NET MAUI/Xamarin to create cutting-edge mobile solutions. This is your chance to develop your skills,...
Lead Developer
We are seeking a talented and experienced Technical Lead Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in architectural design, modern web technologies, API integration, and security best practices. You will lead the development team in...
Frontend Developer at Reverside
Reverside is an IT services provider; we are always looking for professional candidates to join our team in Software Development, providing opportunities to work on exciting projects, within our well-established client base. We are currently seeking for a skilled...
Full Stack . NET Software Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
Development, testing and support of front-end systems Development, testing and support of back-end systems Development, testing and support of Windows services Development, testing and support of Integration services (SOAP Services & API's) SQL development...
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