CFOs plan to boost tech budgets
Despite ongoing economic and geopolitical disruption, chief financial officers (CFOs) are planning significant technology budget increases, viewing digital investments as crucial for growth and efficiency, according to Gartner. A Gartner survey of 301 CFOs and other...
Online romance scams highlight threat to women
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New wave of fraud targets banking customers
Fraud continues to pose the risk of serious financial losses for banking customers and all indications are that there are new scams and an increasing number of the victims. This is the warning from Reana Steyn, ombudsman for banking services, who says the basic modus...
Deep learning robot turns the tide on coral reef decline
Researchers are taking deep learning for a deep dive. Literally. The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) Autonomous Robotics and Perception Laboratory (WARPLab) and MIT are developing a robot for studying coral reefs and their ecosystems. The WARPLab...
GenAI ushers in a new era for Industry 4.0
As the transformation towards Industry 4.0 reaches its peak, generative AI (genAI) is looking to redefine operational processes across diverse sectors. From custom automotive designs to optimized construction blueprints, genAI's capability to design, prototype, and...
Retailers to get a R24bn boost this Black Friday
The Black Friday season is expected to create additional retail turnover of R26,6-billion for South African retailers in 2023, creating around 150 000 job opportunities across the South African economy, most of them temporary or seasonal, and representing a...
Beware of tax-related scams
The end of October signals the culmination of a busy period for the South African Revenue Service (SARS). The deadlines for filing the first portion of Provisional Tax (for the six months ending 31 August) and the annual filing of Personal Income Tax (23 October) give...
Total rewards leaders lack confidence in well-being programmes
Only 32% of total rewards leaders believe their organisation does a good job assessing the effectiveness of their investments in well-being programmes, according to Gartner. The June 2023 survey of 165 total rewards leaders highlighted the lack of confidence these...
Coherent optical transceiver shipments set for 17% growth
Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data centre industries, forecast coherent optical transceiver shipments to grow at a 17%compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) for the next five years....
Insights into Kaspersky’s Operation Triangulation
Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) revealed their investigation process into the notorious Operation Triangulation at the recent Security Analyst Summit. The team showcased new details surrounding iOS vulnerabilities and exploits that underpin this...
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Technology socialises financial services
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Prevent data downtime as employees go on holiday
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The world at your fingertips with Office 365
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Human and virtual worlds to combine in 2019
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Security challenges in the multi-cloud
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Insight 2019: The year of the end-user application
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Despite unemployment, demand for skills soars
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Is digital transformation making us more vulnerable?
Although some organisations still feel that by digitising their businesses, they will be exposing themselves to cyber threats, on the contrary, one of the biggest benefits that forward-thinking organisations are reaping from their digital transformation initiatives,...
Today’s business needs intelligent data storage
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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 – 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...
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...
Principle Automation Engineer-UiPath – Western Cape Stellenbosch
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Principle Automation Engineer-UiPath to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in driving our company's digital transformation by creating, designing, developing, and implementing innovative RPA...
Solutions Architect at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with stakeholders to gather and analyse business requirements, ensuring a deep understanding of the organization's needs and objectives. Develop comprehensive solution designs that encompass architecture,...
Software Developers at Ntice Search
An innovative and rapidly expanding Tech company,is inviting applications from qualified Software Developers to take up permanent roles at our Umhlangabased CompanyWe currently have open roles for Intermediate and SeniorSoftware Developers, and we would love to hear...
Software Engineer : Business Solutions at The Foschini Group
JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Design, code, test and implement APIs and applications. Work with architecture and engineering team members to build components and APIs for the enterprise. Qualifications and Experience: Have a relevant tertiary qualification...
Software Developers at Ntice Search – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga
An innovative and rapidly expanding Tech company,is inviting applications from qualified Software Developers to take up permanent roles at our Umhlangabased CompanyWe currently have open roles for Intermediate and SeniorSoftware Developers, and we would love to hear...
Software Engineer : Business Solutions at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Cape Town
JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Design, code, test and implement APIs and applications. Work with architecture and engineering team members to build components and APIs for the enterprise. Qualifications and Experience: Have a relevant tertiary qualification...
Agile IT Project Co-Ordinator/Business Analyst at Ntice Search
An innovative and rapidly expanding Tech company, has a permanent vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced Agile IT Project Co-Ordinator/Business Analyst, based in UmhlangaWe are looking for an enthusiastic IT Project Co-Ordinator who will be responsible for...
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