Is SA ready for the data revolution?
Data roles are constantly evolving to meet the needs of the digital economy. Jessica Nyarayi Tandy, director of Bizmod, says the demand for data-driven insights shapes how organisations function compete and innovate. “In South Africa we are mirroring global trends...
Personalization triples the likelihood of customer regret
Personalised marketing, while valuable for some, generates negative experiences for 53% of customers, who were 3,2-times more likely to regret a purchase and 44% less likely to purchase again in the future, according to a survey by Gartner. A Gartner survey of 1 464...
Kaspersky discovers DinodasRAT Linux implant
Kaspersky has uncovered a new Linux-targeted DinodasRAT backdoor variant, actively compromising organisations in China, Taiwan, Turkiye, and Uzbekistan since at least October 2023. This variant allows cybercriminals to covertly monitor and control compromised systems,...
Crypto heists surge in 2024
Last year, crypto scammers and hackers stole $1,75-billion worth of cryptos in 283 crypto heists - the highest number of heists the market has ever seen - and, unfortunately, 2024 is heading in the same direction. According to the latest data from AltIndex.com, crypto...
AI-related risks see surge in audit coverage
The rapid growth and adoption of generative AI (GenAI) has resulted in a scramble to provide audit coverage over potential risks arising from use of the technology, according to a survey by Gartner. "As organisations increase their use of new AI technology many...
Automation, GenAI can optimise shared services
In its recent report - Shared Services Automation for Business Optimisation - IDC highlights the need for shared services in business to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and standardise processes across the organisation. Shared services refer to a business model in...
Steady growth for loyalty management market
The global loyalty management market is expected to reach $20,44-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 9,2% from 2024 to 2030, according to the recent reports from Grand View Research. Loyalty management software helps view realtime data about how customers engage...
Google Cloud appoints new META security chief
Google Cloud has appointed industry veteran Noor Al-Sulaiti as head of Security Business Development and Government Relations for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa region (META). The company says Noor's appointment is further testament to the company's commitment to...
Tarsus Distribution appointed as Samsung distributor
Tarsus Distribution has signed a distribution agreement with Samsung Electronics, to distribute products under Samsung's Brand Memory and LCD Monitor portfolio. Mark Campbell, product executive at Tarsus Distribution, says: "We are excited to rejoin forces with...
Sustainability key as Africa rebuilds food economy
Africa, along with the rest of the world, is facing a food crisis. Food shortages, caused by supply chain disruptions emanating from various events across the world such as the Covid-19 pandemic and the Ukraine-Russia conflict have amplified long-term challenges to...
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Citrix to offer desktop as a service solution
Citrix Systems has launched Citrix Managed Desktops, a cloud-hosted offering that enables organisations - regardless of their size or IT expertise - to provision Windows-based applications and desktops from the cloud to any device, anywhere in a simple, unified...
Why co-sourcing is on the up
It seems like yesterday when outsourcing their software and application development projects to specialist partners was the modus operandi for most South African companies, writes Matt Chittenden, business development manager at DotModus. The outsourcing boom of the...
MTN launches newly-revamped premium
MTN has announced the launch of new-and-improved premium MTN Sky plans - MTN Sky, MTN Sky VIP and MTN Sky Black - offering unlimited calls, unlimited SMSs and a significantly higher inclusive-data value from R999 PMx24. As part of the plan, customers will receive...
Access control is paramount for data security in the cloud
Companies are increasingly shifting IT services and applications to the cloud to be readily available to employees, empowering their productivity from wherever they are and from any device. Moving critical business information to the cloud does come with security...
Fujitsu leverages blockchain to tackle fraud, piracy
Fujitsu thasoday introduces its new fraud-busting DocumentFlow, an easy-to-use web-based application that uses blockchain technology to track the validity of any digital file or asset, including documents, audio and video files, images and files from almost any...
Don’t let device deployment hamper your business transformation
Finally, that open vacancy has been filled. After a process of attracting interest, vetting candidates and picking the best among the rest, a new employee has arrived at your company. They are ready and hungry to go from day one. By Jonathan Ryall, client solutions...
Marketing leaders spend smarter on customer experience
Marketing is undergoing a profound shift as legacy approaches are no longer able to drive the growth that companies require today. By Dee Chetty, Accenture Interactive lead in Africa To thrive in the modern environment, brands must re-imagine what marketing means,...
Are cloud platforms accelerating growth?
Gartner predicts that integrated infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) and platform-as-a-service (PaaS) offerings are driving the next wave of cloud infrastructure adoption, stating that by 2022, 90% of companies will purchase cloud technology from an integrated...
Onboarding a vital element for employee retention
Simply having an onboarding process for new employees is no longer good enough. Ian McAlister, GM of CRS Technologies, believes those organisations who make staff feel like valuable resources from the first day at the company can gain critical competitive advantage....
Steps to successful biometric implementation
Biometrics can provide the organisation an intelligent balance of security and convenience if implemented and managed correctly. By Marius Coetzee, CEO of Ideco Biometrics has often been considered a risky and unreliable investment for many organisations. Its rocky...
Developer – Gauteng Centurion
REQUIREMENTS: Relevant Degree or Diploma with 2+ or 3+ years of relevant work experienceExperience in C#, .NET Core, WCF and WebAPI requiredExperience in Angular 8 and Above would be advantageousExperience with MS Team Foundation Server (TFS) Experience in SQL Server...
Software Engineer/Developer
Software Engineer/DeveloperBachelor's Degree in Computer Science (BSc) or Engineering (BSc Eng. / BEng). Required Skills and Experience:Proficiency with one or more general-purpose programming languages: Python, C++, Java, etc.Advantagous Skills and...
Solution Architect
At iOCO, we're more than just a company; we're a dynamic team committed to pioneering solutions that matter, driving business agility, and ensuring digital resilience for our clients.We're looking for a Solution Architect for a short term engagement (Immediate - 30...
Data Scientist
Join an organisation that is committed to helping communities live longer, healthier lives with quality, affordable healthcare. As a trusted local leader, they provide world-class, integrated healthcare systems that benefit both their teams and the broader community....
Software Engineer/Developer – Western Cape Strand
Software Engineer/DeveloperBachelor's Degree in Computer Science (BSc) or Engineering (BSc Eng. / BEng). Required Skills and Experience:Proficiency with one or more general-purpose programming languages: Python, C++, Java, etc.Advantagous Skills and...
Solution Architect – Gauteng Sandton
At iOCO, we're more than just a company; we're a dynamic team committed to pioneering solutions that matter, driving business agility, and ensuring digital resilience for our clients.We're looking for a Solution Architect for a short term engagement (Immediate - 30...
Data Scientist – Gauteng Houghton Estate
Join an organisation that is committed to helping communities live longer, healthier lives with quality, affordable healthcare. As a trusted local leader, they provide world-class, integrated healthcare systems that benefit both their teams and the broader community....
Business Analyst – VAS at The Foschini Group
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IT Technician (JHB)
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Solutions Architect – 2025_9
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