Geopolitical tensions lead to increased risks for shipping
The fast-changing geopolitical landscape is creating new risks and challenges for a shipping industry already juggling the energy transition and the legacy of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Allianz Commercial’s Safety and Shipping Review. The industry faces an...
Machine learning market set to reach $419,94bn
The global machine learning market size is anticipated to reach $419,94-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 33,2% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is experiencing continuous growth, driven by the increasing demand for...
Deepfakes increase in election run-up
More than 4-billion people worldwide will take part in elections this year, including in the US, UK, Indi, and South Africa. However, the increasing prevalence of disinformation, fuelled by the growing use of deepfakes and generative AI, means that politicians and...
Enterprise WLAN revenues tick up for 2023
The enterprise segment of the worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market saw revenues grow 7,6% year over year in 2023 to $10,8-billion, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wireless LAN Tracker. However, in the fourth...
ChatGPT gets lawyer into hot water
In a judgment of 20 February 2024, by the Supreme Court of British Columbia, a lawyer who had relied on case law generated by ChatGPT dodged a figurative bullet when the court found that, given the circumstances of the case, she should not be slapped with a special...
Women are still under-represented in senior sales positions
Despite making up nearly half of the global workforce, women represent only 40% of mid-level B2B sales employees, dropping to 31% at the senior level, according to Gartner. Gartner conducted a labor market survey of 72 000 employees globally from Q1 through Q4 of...
AI PCs, commercial refreshes to drive PC growth in 2024
As the global economy nears recovery, so will the PC market with global shipments forecast to reach 265,4-million units in 2024, up 2% from the prior year according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker....
Strong growth for African smartphone market
Newly released data from IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker shows that Africa's smartphone market saw shipments grow 12,5% year on year (YoY) in Q4 2023 to total 19,8-million units. Smartphone markets across Africa performed well due to the focus of...
Women urged to stay vigilant as cyberthreats grow
Ahead of International Women's Day (8 March), Kaspersky experts conducted research which found malware-infected websites and phishing pages mainly targeting women - including community sites, forums with advice articles, online stores selling clothes or cosmetics, and...
Survey reveals the lived reality of SA women
The Fundza Literacy Trust has released the results of its annual digital survey, showcasing the role of digital platforms in advancing literacy and educational equity among women. With more than 4,1-million site visitors in 2023, Fundza's zero-rated mobisite is a...
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Protecting cryptocurrency in Africa
With bitcoin experiencing a price rally recently, interest in this and other cryptocurrencies are regaining momentum. The potential disruption from these digital currencies, especially in Africa, can be significant for traditional financial service providers. However,...
Flexihours in CT: where a work life balance is serious business
Workplace flexibility as a talent management policy is no longer an option; it is an essential practice that enables organisations to attract and develop skilled talent. The practice is rapidly becoming a win-win: reflective of employee and employer needs, and for...
Canon adds Rugby World Cup nail stickers
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Unifying open source and proprietary software
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LoudMiner uses virtualisation software to mine cryptocurrency
ESET researchers have discovered an unusual cross-platform cryptocurrency miner called LoudMiner. LoudMiner uses virtualization software - QEMU (short for Quick Emulator) on macOS and VirtualBox on Windows - to mine cryptocurrency on a Tiny Core Linux virtual machine....
Four essential cloud security concepts
Possibly the most important attribute of the cloud is that critical business applications, can be deployed, managed, and distributed faster and easier than by any other method, giving employees and customers real-time access to critical information--wherever they are...
Continue your journey to excellence
Are you wondering if multi-cloud environments can be managed better? Do you believe that, as a medium or small business, emerging technologies are out of reach? Is it possible to put your employees first in these technology-fueled times? By Jason Jenkinson, country...
Transform the customer retail experience
Although the South African retail sphere is currently hindered by a slow economy and weak consumer confidence, technology is presenting opportunities to radically transform the customer experience and boost bottom line sales. Much of the opportunity lies in the...
SureStart buys insurance comparison site CompareGuru
Online insurance distribution leaders, SureStart has announced the acquisition of CompareGuru, an independent insurance comparison platform, from Silvertree Internet Holdings. CompareGuru joined the SureStart stable from 1 June 2019. SureStart enables anyone to buy or...
Fujitsu named VMware Systems Integrator of the Year
Fujitsu has been recognized as VMware UK and Ireland Systems Integrator of the Year, one of VMware's highest accolades. The honour is in recognition of Fujitsu's deployment of the first VMware Cloud on Amazon Web Services from a UK cloud and the growing number of...
Project Manager (Automation) at PG Group
IntroductionInternal Job Title: Automation Project ManagerLocation: Port ElizabethMain job purpose:The Project Automation Manager oversees major technical projects, ensuring they meet scope and customer expectations. With a deep understanding of Shatterprufe's...
Application Support Engineer (Linux) – Western Cape Cape Town
COMPANY: Innovators in the digital communications space, creating data-backed customer interactions that work seamlessly across every platform and device. As a leading service provider, this company helps brands connect with their customers in meaningful and efficient...
Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are looking for an Intermediate / Senior Business Analyst or Systems Analyst. A shortlisted candidate must meet the following minimum requirements: must have worked as a Business / Systems Analyst for at least 5 years (will consider at least 3 years).must have a...
Project Manager (Automation) at PG Group – Eastern Cape Gqebera
IntroductionInternal Job Title: Automation Project ManagerLocation: Port ElizabethMain job purpose:The Project Automation Manager oversees major technical projects, ensuring they meet scope and customer expectations. With a deep understanding of Shatterprufe's...
Field Support Engineer
Ready to Escape the Mundane? Join iOCO Infrastructure Services for a Journey Beyond Work.We are seeking a proactive Field Support Engineer who will be responsible for providing on-site technical support, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and ensuring the...
Laravel Developer (PHP)
PHP/Laravel DeveloperUnleash your coding potential with CubeZoo!R300 000 - R 360 000 per annumJoin a cutting-edge software development company that specializes in custom web and mobile app solutions. CubeZoo offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects and be...
Senior Project Manager
B.Eng / BTech in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering 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...
Field Support Engineer – Mpumalanga Secunda
Ready to Escape the Mundane? Join iOCO Infrastructure Services for a Journey Beyond Work.We are seeking a proactive Field Support Engineer who will be responsible for providing on-site technical support, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and ensuring the...
Laravel Developer (PHP) – Gauteng Gauteng
PHP/Laravel DeveloperUnleash your coding potential with CubeZoo!R300 000 - R 360 000 per annumJoin a cutting-edge software development company that specializes in custom web and mobile app solutions. CubeZoo offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects and be...
Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Randpark Ridge
B.Eng / BTech in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering 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...
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