Take social engineering seriously this Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day is fast approaching, and the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) urges South Africans to be cautious of the fact that social media and dating apps are a focus for fraudsters and scammers who are increasingly using romance scams and social...
Avoid Valentine’s Day scams, phishing, data privacy threats
Valentine’s Day, a celebration of love and connection, can also be a time of increased digital risks such as romance scams, fraud, identity theft, gender-based violence and human trafficking. This is the warning from Thenzie Stewart, chair of the Institute of...
All is not lost despite vehicle sales decline
New vehicle sales recorded their third consecutive month of negative growth in October, providing the suspicious pundits in the market cause for concern. But WesBank still has reason for optimism in the country's new vehicle market. According to figures released by...
World leaders agree to drive responsible AI
Global policymakers, researchers and technology leaders have warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could cause catastrophic harm if not responsibly managed. At the UK’s AI Security Summit yesterday, 28 governments signed the Bletchley Declaration, agreeing to...
AI software spend to hit $279bn by 2027
A recent forecast from International Data Corporation (IDC) shows that the worldwide artificial intelligence (AI) software market will grow from $64-billion in 2022 to nearly $251-billion in 2027 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31,4%. The forecast for...
Seismic shift needed in education system
A "seismic shift" in the education system is required to break the cycle of poverty and inequality in South Africa. This is according to says Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) chief executive Tracey Webster, who says: "South Africa is well aware of the issues that...
Organisations face greater risks
A worrying immaturity of ERM processes and a lack of understanding by executives and boards of the strategic value of an effective risk oversight process is emerging. At the same time, a new report shows a significant increase in the level and complexity of risks...
Cost of a data breach hits an all-time high
Despite considerable investments in security technology, data breaches continue affecting companies across the globe and causing them more financial damage than ever. According to data presented by AltIndex.com, the average data breach cost has jumped by nearly $600...
Consumers want their data to be treated with more care
Consumers reveal how they expect their personal data to be shared and secured - and companies should take note that they want a more trustworthy digital experiences. An Axway survey found that, while more than 60% of Americans feel open banking is positive and 62%...
2024 security trends focus on GenAI, CISO role
The top cybersecurity trends set to shape global enterprise in 2024 include generative AI (GenAI), boardroom discussion, sovereign cloud, vendor strategy, and insights on hiring. This is according to Margareta Petrovic, global managing partner: risk and cybersecurity...
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New head for SAP’s Central Africa region
SAP Africa has announced the appointment of the MD for a newly-formed Central African region. SAP veteran and respected business leader Pedro Guerreiro, who was appointed as managing director for Lusophone Africa in 2015 and West Africa in 2017, will lead the...
Reatile buys into Prgama
Investment holding company the Reatile Group, an, has acquired a 37,54% stake in enterprise asset and facilities management company Pragma. "I've been involved with Pragma for a while, and I've known Reatile for much longer. I believe it's a great move forward for...
Live chat not well used by SA’s etailers
ChatMarshal.com, an outsource live chat and chatbot agency has researched 1 000 online shops and e-commerce web sites in South Africa and found that 98% of consumer-facing websites don't use live chat, even when the benefits are obvious. David Marshall, founder and...
Smart Integration is an EcoXpert
Smart Integration, a wholly-owned Ulwembu Business Services organisation, has been named as one of only two local Schneider Electric EcoXpert partners to achieve a hotel automation specialisation. The accreditation allows Smart Integration to provide South African...
Veritas solidifies AWS Partner Network status
Veritas Technologies has announced that its flagship products, Veritas NetBackup and Veritas Backup Exec, have attained Amazon Web Services (AWS) Storage Competency status, reaffirming Veritas as an AWS Partner Network (APN) Advanced Technology Partner offering...
It’s time to break up with ‘old faithful’
It's the month of love. Everyone is looking to establish a relationship or keep the spark alive in their existing one. But when it comes to business relationships, it might be time to break up, particularly if the partnership doesn't improve efficiencies, ensure...
Things to consider before migrating ERP to the cloud
Is it better for your business to host ERP on the cloud? Doug Hunter, manager of professional services for Syspro Africa, guides companies through the top business needs they should consider before making the move. Though cloud adoption across Africa more than doubled...
Trends local gamers can look forward to in 2019
2018 has been a rollercoaster of a year for gaming, with titles like Fortnite exploding and companies unveiling all-new ways for players to reach their top scores. Naturally, there was plenty of controversy surrounding certain releases. Based on developments last...
Cloud vital for insurance growth
With the number of insurers using cloud computing services tripling over the last few years, those still undecided as to its relevance need to start making a serious investment into strategically understanding the impact on their businesses. Patrick Ashton, managing...
Silent authentication for a seamless customer experience
In a world of increasing connectivity and digitisation, our interactions with devices and services demand highly secure identity authentication for access - and yet signing in with usernames and passwords has never been more disruptive or difficult. By Sherry Zameer,...
Software Developer (COBOL) at Datonomy Solutions
We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Developer II to join our development team.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in COBOL, CICS, DB2, and JCL, with experience in maintenance programming and enhancements. This role will involve a mix of...
Software Developer (COBOL) at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton
We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Developer II to join our development team.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in COBOL, CICS, DB2, and JCL, with experience in maintenance programming and enhancements. This role will involve a mix of...
Technical Systems Engineer at Datonomy Solutions
We are looking for a Technical Systems Engineer to join our team based in Cape Town. The purpose of the Technical Systems Engineer is to effectively drive system availability, performing technical support and system administration activities, and providing efficient,...
IT Support Engineer
We are and MSP and looking for Level 2 and Level 3 remote support engineers to join our team in Cape Town or Johannesburg. You will be supporting our customer base remotely, but from our offices. You will work with existing teams in each respective remote location to...
IT Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
We are and MSP and looking for Level 2 and Level 3 remote support engineers to join our team in Cape Town or Johannesburg. You will be supporting our customer base remotely, but from our offices. You will work with existing teams in each respective remote location to...
Sage 100 ERP Specialist
A company is the US is seeking a skilled Sage 100 specialist to provide ongoing technical support and development on a part-time basis. This role requires expertise in Sage 100 to troubleshoot issues, enhance functionality, and optimize system performance.Key Details:...
Sage 100 ERP Specialist – Gauteng Johannesburg
A company is the US is seeking a skilled Sage 100 specialist to provide ongoing technical support and development on a part-time basis. This role requires expertise in Sage 100 to troubleshoot issues, enhance functionality, and optimize system performance.Key Details:...
BI Developer Lead at M&M Consulting
Oversee all technical aspects of data systems, ensuring end to end delivery from proof of concept (PoC) to production deployment.Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a dynamic environmentAnalyze complex data and translation into actionable business...
BI Developer Lead at M&M Consulting – Gauteng Woodmead
Oversee all technical aspects of data systems, ensuring end to end delivery from proof of concept (PoC) to production deployment.Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a dynamic environmentAnalyze complex data and translation into actionable business...
Senior Full Stack Developer (C# / .net / Javascript) Fully Remote – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a fast-growing international consultancy, founded in the UK, but with a strong presence in South Africa. They build software to create digital transformation solutions for a wide variety of international clients in financial institutions and...
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