How legal departments could use GenAI
Gartner has identified six top use cases for generative AI (GenAI) in legal departments, showing how the technology can enhance productivity, reduce risks, and drive innovation in legal operations. “GenAI – being rooted in text analysis – is a good fit technology for...
Seacom partners with Q-Kon to improve LEO connectivity
Seacom is partnering with satellite engineering enterprise Q-Kon to enhance the Seacom low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services, which have been offered in South Africa since early 2024. The enhanced LEO connectivity benefit from the partnership will also...
Six ways cybercriminals prey on unwary consumers
While SA consumers are generally alert to common cyber scams such as fake e-commerce sites, there are many other ways cybercriminals could compromise consumers' digital security and financial well-being. This is the warning from committee members of the cybersecurity...
Crypto market to hit $25trn by 2030
The crypto market cap will rise to a staggering $25-trillion by 2030, according to Fininterest.com, which says the recent meltdown didn't signal a defeat - instead, it catalysed a resilient rally. "Everything looks positive for cryptocurrency, the pipeline is up and...
Stay alert this holiday shopping season
Visa has unveiled its Holiday Edition Threats Report which anticipates heightened scam activity during the holiday season across both card-present (CP) and card-not-present (CNP) transactions. The new report identifies popular fraud tactics expected between November...
Africa leads charge in comeback of business travel
Africa leads the way in business travel bounce-back with the highest predicted increase in airline seat capacity for the first quarter of 2024, according to FCM Consulting's latest Global Quarterly Trend Report. Seat capacity in Africa sees a predicted increase of 14%...
Isaac Mophatlane is new Mustek chairperson
Channel veteran Isaac Mophatlane was today appointed as Mustek's new chairperson with immediate effect at the company's AGM. Mophatlane takes over as chairman from Reverend Vukile Mehana who retired after the AGM. Mustek announced the imminent retirement of Rev Mehana...
Massive data growth demands new data centre thinking
Kathy Gibson reports from Zagreb, Croatia - As technology becomes more pervasive in people's lives, the amount of data being created is growing apace. This means this data needs to be secured, made available and preserved, says Karsten Winther, president, Europe,...
‘Future leaders’ call for stronger voice in net zero transition
A global survey of young business professionals has revealed a growing appetite among the next generation of leaders to take a more active involvement in the journey to net zero. With COP28 just one week away, KPMG's "Leaders 2050" team interviewed 363 young people...
The scams to look out for this Black Friday
Despite continued reports about the tough economic environment facing South African consumers and the fact that disposable income is steadily decreasing, South Africans are still enjoying Black Friday sales. Statistics released by First National Bank show that over...
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Archiving in an age of rampant cyber threats
As the world celebrates World Backup Day on 31 March, it's worth taking stock of archiving and its growing importance in an age of exponential data and rising threats from cybercriminals. By Brian Pinnock, cybersecurity expert at Mimecast The World Economic Forum...
Why soft skills are hot skills
Soft skills are in demand from employers and can help employees make transitions to new roles or advance their careers, even in the evolving landscape where the lifespan of skills is shorter than ever. "While some might focus solely on the advancement of their...
The smartphone is displacing these devices
By Ernst Wittmann, global account director: MEA and country manager: southern Africa at TCL. Mobile phones were originally created to enable us to take and make phone calls on the go. Today, however, voice calls comprise a small part of the functionality that most of...
Is your payroll provider honest and transparent?
Today, more and more businesses are confidently outsourcing business functions, or parts thereof to service providers whom they trust to do the job faster, more affordably, and more effectively than they can themselves. By Warren van Wyk, director at PaySpace Payroll...
Why buy when you can rent?
The creative destruction of the access economy is disrupting traditional industries and creating new opportunities, writes Refilwe Maluleke, MD of Yellowwood. The rent or buy conundrum is one usually faced by prospective home-owners but it is increasingly applicable...
Africa’s first Blast Injury Research Network set up
With the mission to improve the health and wealth of nations affected by conflict through research, experts at the University of Southampton are establishing a new Sub-Saharan Africa Blast Injury Research Network to maximise the impact of research through engagement...
Honor 10 Lite launches in SA
Honor, the smartphone brand belonging to the Huawei Group, has launched the Honor 10 Lite, the brand's latest flagship smartphone in South Africa. Key features of the Honor 10 Lite include: * 24MP AI-Powered selfie camera and 13MP + 2MP dual rear cameras; * 6,21-inch...
African retailers can re-imagine a data-driven sector
In a continent the size of Africa, comprising more than 50 countries, it can be very tempting to make sweeping generalisations about the adoption of digital technologies, and the transformation of the retail sector across the continent. By Toros Esim, head of digital...
Cyber-security essentials for consumers and small businesses
Cyber-crime attacks are becoming more sophisticated and the attackers are more relentless than ever, with the criminals increasingly motivated by the promise of high financial rewards at low risk. By Mike Rogers, MD of Tarsus Technology Solutions One study from McAfee...
The growing menace of cryptocurrency exchange hacks
There are many reasons cryptocurrencies are inherently attractive to hackers, writes Simon McCullough, major channel account at F5 Networks. One of the biggest reasons is a lack of heavy regulation compared with the traditional financial industry. There simply aren't...
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Java Developer at STS – Gauteng Sandton
Job title: Java DeveloperLocation: Sandton Purpose:We seek the best - smart, hard-working, self-motivated, committed people with positive attitudes and passion for their work. Our people come from many different backgrounds which adds richness to our talent pool. We...
SharePoint Developer at The University of the Western Cape – Western Cape Bellville
SharePoint Developer Information and Communication Services (ICS) The University of the Western Cape's (UWC) Information and Communication Services (ICS) Department play a pivotal role in delivering ICT services that enable and support the University's strategic goals...
Senior UI Designer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is on the hunt for a Senior UI Designer to bring their creative vision to life! If you're passionate about crafting stunning and intuitive user interfaces, thrive on collaboration, and enjoy the flexibility of working remotely, this role is for you. Let...
Senior Full Stack C# Developer (CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:Leading national business systems automation company is looking for a Senior Full Stack C# Developer to join their team. You will be working with bleeding edge technology and like-minded individuals, developing in the cloud. You must have a passion for...
Scrum Master at QES
My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Scrum Master to join them on an independent contract basisJob description Key Responsibilities Managing the end-to-end delivery of complex system solutions, establishing and controlling project...
Senior C# Developer
Our client is seeking a Senior C# Developer for a hybrid role in Johannesburg. If you're skilled in building scalable applications and enjoy a flexible work setup, this is the role for you! Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]C#...
Senior Full Stack C# Developer (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Parklands
ENVIRONMENT:Leading national business systems automation company is looking for a Senior Full Stack C# Developer to join their team. You will be working with bleeding edge technology and like-minded individuals, developing in the cloud. You must have a passion for...
Scrum Master at QES – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Scrum Master to join them on an independent contract basisJob description Key Responsibilities Managing the end-to-end delivery of complex system solutions, establishing and controlling project...
Senior C# Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
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