Biggest-ever data breach exposed
What’s believed to be the single biggest data breach ever – a massive 16-billion records - has been exposed. Investigators at Cybernews, which uncovered the breach, believe the records are scattered across 30 different databases, and some records are or might be...
How to stay on top of data and analytics trends
Going forward, half of business decisions will be augmented or automated by AI agents; executive AI literacy will drive higher financial performance; and critical failures in managing synthetic data will risk AI governance, model accuracy and compliance. These are...
Google debuts AI search enhancements
The Google I/O 2024 developer conference held earlier this week (14 May 2024) showcased some of Google's announcements for transforming the search experience through AI. The key announcements include: Gemini 1.5 Pro and Gemini 1.5 Flash Google announced the...
Cellphone distractions the biggest culprit in SA road accidents
Cellphone distractions now top the list of risky driving behaviours in South Africa, according to new research revealed by Discovery Insure at the launch of the UN-JCDecaux Global Campaign for Road Safety. Discovery CEO Robert Attwell says that the short-term insurer...
Rakesh Parbhoo takes on Westcon-Comstor EVP role
Westcon-Comstor has announced the promotion of Rakesh Parbhoo to the newly-created role of executive vice-president of its Middle East and Africa (MEA) business. The appointment will see Rakesh drive the continued growth of Westcon-Comstor across the region....
SMEs are optimistic, but need more support
South African small businesses are feeling positive about the future, but need more support to tackle ongoing challenges. This is according to Xero's 2024 State of Small Business Report, which reveals that the top barriers facing small businesses this year are...
$277bn a year needed for Africa to achieve 2030 SDGs
Boasting 60% of the world's best solar resources, Africa's solar power potential presents multiple opportunities for investors seeking long-term, scalable financial prospects. A panel session during this year's Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 forum explored...
Digital economy outperforms overall growth across OECD
The information and communication technology (ICT) sector grew by an average of 6,3% between 2013 and 2023 - about three times faster than the total economy across the 27 OECD countries analysed. The first volume of the newly-released OECD Digital Economy Outlook 2024...
Chip industry may not be ‘fit-for-purpose’ by 2030
Next-generation chips represent the next frontier of semiconductor technology incorporating advancements in design, materials, manufacturing process, performance, and packaging - and, as computing tasks become more demanding and data-intensive, next-generation chips...
Careto APT resurfaces after 10-year hiatus
Kaspersky researchers have uncovered two new malicious campaigns operated by the notorious Careto Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, marking their first activity since 2013. Demonstrating a remarkably high level of sophistication, the actors conducted two complex...
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Nokia to pilot 5G network for automated rail operation
Nokia has won a tender to test and deliver the world’s first standalone (SA) 5G system for automated rail operation in Hamburg, Germany. The project is part of Deutsche Bahn’s highly automated S-Bahn operation project. The proof-of-concept will test whether 5G...
Cloud now an essential business tool
The recent emergence of Stage 6 loadshedding on the South African business landscape saw added interest in cloud services from local firms eager to insulate themselves from the country’s energy fallout. A 2019 cloud survey shed light on cloud adoption by local...
2020: The technology trends to watch
It is expected that 2020 will see a myriad of innovative technologies starting to enter the mainstream. And while many of them have been around for a while, South African companies will only now start realising the potential benefits they can unlock. By Ian Jansen van...
KES slashes costs with custom print and copier solution
It’s a problem most school administrators face in South Africa: how to cut costs and make the most of tight budgets. At King Edward VII School (KES) in Johannesburg, they’re improving technology and cutting costs by looking in an unconventional direction - the...
Questions to ask before choosing your anti-malware solution
Security vendors such as Kaspersky Lab report that they process as many as 360,000 new malicious file variants a day, making it clear that everyone who uses a computer for personal tasks and work still needs robust protection against viruses and malware. By Alan...
African countries commit to future of work roadmap
Representatives from 49 African countries have issued a call for a human-centred approach to the future of work, to unleash Africa's potential for inclusive growth and create a future of work with social justice. The Abidjan Declaration, entitled Advancing Social...
Even the world’s most popular games thrive in Azure
Azure and Azure Storage can handle multiple data types, like the hugely popular Rainbow Six Siege from Ubisoft. Thanks to Azure, Ubisoft has the elastic scalability to deliver play to 3-million players a day engaged in hundreds of thousands of concurrent games....
Projection technology drives innovation in retail, restaurants, events
Display designs, such as those found in retail stores, are no longer confined to static visuals on pull-up banners, 2D print and posters. By Timothy Wilson, visual imaging business account manager at Epson South Africa The increasingly popular use of projection...
Crosscall’s tougher phones available in SA
French phone maker Crosscall has supplied MTN South Africa with 1 000 of its waterproof Core X3 smartphones, including PTT application, for Nelson Mandela University employees. Extensively tested, the handsets are resistant to damage from being dropped and protected...
Tourism industry needs to keep the lights on
The decline in international visitors has caused unease in the tourism sector. The factors attributed to this decrease are many, but tourism service providers need to look inwards if we are to grow and recover ‘Brand SA,’ according to Brendon Bairstow-Klopper,...
Data Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Coactivate is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a professional disposition to join our winning team as a Data Analyst. The Data Analyst will be responsible for designing reports and dashboards and maintaining databases to contribute to...
Senior Systems Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre
The purpose of this job is to analyse, design and enhance systems, in order to obtain optimal results and agreed project delivery level Key Performance areas include: • Understand and familiarise with the project's business requirements • Understand and familiarise...
Applications Architect & Support Architect
Urgent: Applications Architect and Solutions Architect Roles Available Position.Location: Centurion, PretoriaJob Type: Permanent Industry: Financial Regulatory Authority We are seeking two experienced architects to join a leading financial regulatory authority in...
IT Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a highly skilled IT Business Analyst with a strong background in working alongside developers to design and deliver high-quality web-based applications. This role requires a strategic thinker who can bridge the gap between business needs and technical...
Senior Systems Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
The purpose of this job is to analyse, design and enhance systems, in order to obtain optimal results and agreed project delivery level Key Performance areas include: • Understand and familiarise with the project's business requirements • Understand and familiarise...
Applications Architect & Support Architect – Gauteng Centurion
Urgent: Applications Architect and Solutions Architect Roles Available Position.Location: Centurion, PretoriaJob Type: Permanent Industry: Financial Regulatory Authority We are seeking two experienced architects to join a leading financial regulatory authority in...
IT Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking a highly skilled IT Business Analyst with a strong background in working alongside developers to design and deliver high-quality web-based applications. This role requires a strategic thinker who can bridge the gap between business needs and technical...
Senior Pipelines Developer at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: The Senior Pipelines Developer works within the Pipelines Team in the Data Processing and Pipelines department to develop radio astronomy pipelines and data processing applications for ingest, calibration and imaging, alongside tools for testing...
Field Support Engineer
• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues, including account setup and network configuration.• AD user creation, Deleting of user account on AD Assign License for O365 and other applications.• Talk clients through a series of actions, either via phone, email or...
Senior Pipelines Developer at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Observatory
Postion Summary: The Senior Pipelines Developer works within the Pipelines Team in the Data Processing and Pipelines department to develop radio astronomy pipelines and data processing applications for ingest, calibration and imaging, alongside tools for testing...
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