Even experienced users fall victim to AI phishing attacks
The evolution of AI is not only affecting various industries, but it has also transformed cybercriminals’ tactics. One alarming trend is the use of AI to enhance phishing scams, refining them, targeting specific individuals, and making these attacks almost impossible...
Data, analytics key to AI strategies
Organisations’ AI strategy and operating model are being driven by chief data and analytics officers (CDAOs) in 70% of cases, according to a new Gartner survey. The Gartner CDAO Agenda Survey for 2025 from September through November 2024 among 504 data and analytics...
AI, virtual agents send search engine volumes plummeting
By 2026, traditional search engine volume will drop 25%, with search marketing losing market share to AI chatbots and other virtual agents, according to Gartner. “Organic and paid search are vital channels for tech marketers seeking to reach awareness and demand...
BPO market set to hit $525bn
The global business process outsourcing (BPO) market size is anticipated to reach $525,2-billion by 2030 and expand at a CAGR of 9,4% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. Factors such as the increasing demand for outsourcing services...
Budget Review 2024: Navigating uncertainty in challenging times
Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana will deliver the 2024 Budget Review to Parliament next week as the South African economy faces a gloomy economic outlook. Joon Chong, partner at Webber Wentzel, unpacks what to expect. The economy is still recovering from the...
SAIGA urges Budget transparency, accountability
Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana is scheduled to give the Budget Vote tomorrow (21 February 2024), and there is much anticipation and speculation about what the budget will entail. One of the most pressing issues that the Southern African Institute of Government...
What SMEs can expect from the 2024 Budget
Given the current inflationary environment, high interest rates, and ongoing power challenges that continue to place a burden on the bottom line of businesses, SMEs are waiting in anticipation for positive interventions that could be made by the finance minister...
Millions of people would be impacted by mine closures
Research published in the international journal Mining by University of Cape Town (UCT) academic Dr Megan Cole shows that 48 of South Africa’s 230 operating mines could close in the next 10 years. The research quantified the risks associated with closing down mines...
Are the Magnificent Seven stocks a bubble?
The dominance of Meta, Microsoft, and Nvidia, along with Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, and Tesla, the so-called Magnificent Seven, is beginning to rattle nerves among some investors and analysts who fear that a speculative bubble is forming. But Nigel Green, the CEO of one...
Africa becoming top target for cybercriminals
Mark Davison reports from Kaspersky's Cyber Security Weekend in Kuala Lumpur - The META (Middle East, Turkey and Africa) region is under sustained threat from cybercriminals and Africa, in particular, has become their number one target. This is the word from Dr Amin...
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Call for New Einstein Forum ambassadors
The Next Einstein Forum (NEF), Africa's global forum for science, launches its call for a new class of NEF Ambassadors, young champions of science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) and social science in their countries. The NEF Ambassadors, one from each...
SUSE transforms storage with containerised and cloud workload support
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Reflecting on the one-year anniversary of GDPR
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Is AI the key to managing rampant data storage costs?
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Tips for detecting hidden spy cameras when travelling
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Architects of the future required – apply within
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Cloud migration not without challenges
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Local RFID solutions provide flexibility in emerging markets
Local RFID solution providers offer cheaper and more flexible solutions that are better suited to the South African market. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology has been around for a long time, but local companies are now beginning to focus on providing...
Tata partners with African Development Solutions on African fibre
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New Level IV data centre for Abidjan
Engie has been selected for the operation and maintenance of the Orange Services Group's data centre in Abidjan, for a five-year contract that will start early June 2019. This latest-generation data centre, built by the Orange Service Group (GOS), is one of the few...
Senior BI Data Analyst at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Collecting and analyzing data from various sources to identify trends, patterns, and correlations that will support business growth Creating and maintaining reports and central dashboards to support...
Solutions Architect at The Foschini Group
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Provide architectural and design leadership across solutions produced/consumed in/by the division. Collaborate with business architect and Business Analysts with business stakeholder engagement. Provide...
Solutions Architect at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Provide architectural and design leadership across solutions produced/consumed in/by the division. Collaborate with business architect and Business Analysts with business stakeholder engagement. Provide...
IT Systems Analyst II – IT Logistics (12 months)
Our esteemed client in the retail sector in South Africa is looking for an IT Systems Analyst II - IT Logistics on a 12 months contract. The IT Systems Analyst is required to translate business requirements into quality systems solutions and ensure optimal systems...
IT Systems Analyst II – IT Logistics (12 months) – Western Cape Cape Town
Our esteemed client in the retail sector in South Africa is looking for an IT Systems Analyst II - IT Logistics on a 12 months contract. The IT Systems Analyst is required to translate business requirements into quality systems solutions and ensure optimal systems...
Business Analyst
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton (On-Site) for a 1-year contract roleTo apply a set of...
Desktop Technician (Polokwane) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Our client is a leading provider of technical support, VoIP telephony, internet services, virtual desktops, and home automation solutions. They pride themselves on delivering exceptional service to their clients with a focus on quality, efficiency, and innovation....
Network Operations Administrator
Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the NOC administration and the information captured in the monitoring and ticket logging systems.Key Performance Areas:- Customer Reporting (NOC) 25%- Quality Assurance Reporting 25%- Network Planning 20%- Administration 10%-...
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Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton (On-Site) for a 1-year contract roleTo apply a set of...
Desktop Technician (Polokwane) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Limpopo Polokwane
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