Deepfake fraud losses creep towards $1bn
The first half of 2025 had almost four times as many deepfake incidents (a total of 580 incidents) as the entire year of 2024 - and losses from deepfake-related fraud reached $410-million, according to a new report from Surfshark. Since 2019, deepfake technology used...
New malware uses AI to bypass protection
Kathy Gibson reports - Researchers have uncovered new malware threats that use artificial intelligence (AI) to bypass existing malware detection. This is the word from Eli Smadja, worldwide research group manager at Check Point, who says the new AI evasion malware was...
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...
Greener digital content needed for Net Zero goals
Websites and digital content can increase organisations' carbon emissions and hamper efforts to achieve Net Zero status. This is the view of Andri Johnston, digital sustainability lead at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, who was addressing a webinar on...
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Decision Inc partners with Automation Anywhere
Decision Inc, an information-driven transformation player and Microsoft Gold Partner, has partnered with Automation Anywhere, a global leader in Robotic Process Automation (RPA). Through this dynamic partnership Decision Inc's South African, UK and Australian markets...
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Unlocking employee engagement with enterprise technology
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Watch your perimeter
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Can your company’s reputation be redeemed post-scandal?
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What can SA and Nigeria do to grow faster?
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Orange Business Services strikes ‘gold’ in SA
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Agricultural innovation driven by digital intelligence
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The importance of an effective data management plan
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Salesforce Solution Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Salesforce Architect – Drive Innovation in the Insurance Space! Are you ready to shape the future of Salesforce architecture in the Insurance industry?Our client, a leading player in the Insurance sector, is looking for an exceptional Salesforce Architect to lead...
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PL/SQL Developer – Intermediate (Java Experience) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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Senior Machine Learning Engineer/Lead Data Scientist
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PL/SQL Developer – Intermediate (Java Experience) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking an Intermediate PL/SQL Developer to service our telecommunications clients. Your primary role will be to assist in system design, including architectural design, assisting other developers with technical decisions and coding, and performing prescribed...
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