Beware of SAPS impersonation scam
Since 2023, global reports have painted a picture of South Africa being transformed into a hotbed for fraud, with scammers and fraudsters going to great lengths to carry out elaborate schemes that are convincing enough to transform even the most vigilant person into...
AI-powered cybercrime and defenses on the rise
Check Point Software Technologies has launched its inaugural AI Security Report at the RSA Conference 2025 in San Francisco, offering an in-depth exploration of how cyber criminals are weaponising artificial intelligence (AI), alongside strategic insights for...
Telco cloud infrastructure software market set to accelerate
International Data Corporation (IDC) sees cloud-native deployment of telco network workloads accelerating in 2024. IDC forecasts worldwide revenue for telco cloud infrastructure software, including virtual network functions (VNFs), cloud-native network functions...
South Africans think life with AI will be very different
New research by Google shows that search interest in artificial intelligence (AI) increased by 370% over the last year, as 91% of South Africa thinks life with AI will look different five years from now. Searches for AI reached an all-time high last year in South...
What will economic growth look like in the new era?
A new World Economic Forum report offers a re-evaluation of global economic growth, introducing a new framework that takes a holistic look at GDP alongside the quality of growth across 107 economies. The Future of Growth Report 2024 highlights a significant economic...
Climate crisis could cause 14,5m deaths by 2050
A new World Economic Forum report warns that, by 2050, climate change may cause an additional 14,5-million deaths and $12,5-trillion in economic losses worldwide. Despite these stark findings, there is still time for global stakeholders to take decisive, strategic...
Convergence Partners snaps up Datacentrix
The Convergence Partners Digital Infrastructure Fund (CPDIF) has entered into a definitive agreement with Alviva Holdings to acquire 100% of Datacentrix Group. The acquisition is alongside the existing Datacentrix management team that has successfully led the company...
How GenAI will go mainstream in 2024
Generative AI (GenAI) was a groundbreaking development last year, with the emergence of popular chatbots such as OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Bard taking the technology world by storm. However, using the large language models (LLMs) powering these chatbots has...
Digital skills thought to be key to better pay
According to a recent Kaspersky survey, over half of employees surveyed in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region feel the lack of digital skills when working on computers and other digital equipment. If they had better digital skills, employees think they...
Large language model market heading for $35bn
The global large language model market size is anticipated to reach $35,43-billion by 2030 and it is projected to grow at a CAGR of 35,9% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The increasing demand for Natural Language Processing (NLP)...
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Security implications for 5G and IoT
The advent of 5G networks is about much more than just incredibly fast speeds and more reliable connections, writes Doros Hadjizenonos, regional sales director for Fortinet in South Africa. When combined with today's powerful edge devices -- whether consumer-grade...
Rudi Matjokana re-joins Vodacom
Vodacom Group has announced the appointment of Rudi Matjokana as managing executive for public enterprise business effective from 1st December 2018. Matjokana will report into Vodacom Business chief officer for enterprise sales, Mickey Mashale and will form part of...
Better traction with app-ificaiton
Writing on the Xerox blog, Azimmer talks about how app-ification is key for next-generation workers Walk through a grocery store, and you're bound to see a toddler clutching a tablet while his mother navigates the deli counter. Shop in Target, and you're sure to see a...
Cyber threats to escalate in 2019
South Africa is no stranger to data breaches, with databases of blue-chip companies such as Ster-Kinekor, ViewFines and Masters Deeds having been targeted in the recent past - often with staggering consequences for the companies and their clients. Doug Clare,...
Things every executive should know about machine learning
Machine learning (ML) capabilities hold great potential for new revenue streams and tremendous cost savings for enterprises. Increasingly, businesses are using ML to strengthen their competitive advantage and drive innovation. By Yotam Yarden, senior data scientist at...
Battery Centre moves to the cloud
The move to the cloud can help businesses increase revenues while also improving customer engagement, performance, security, and reliability. As part of its digital transformation drive, Battery Centre Kempton Park has deployed Cloudbox, an 'All-in-One' IT solution...
Employers fail to follow suspension procedure
Employers often fail to appropriately follow due procedure when suspending or dismissing employees, says Strata-g's legal director, Advocate Tertius Wessels. But what exactly does fair reason and fair process entail? Fair reason A suspension is only justified in cases...
One Channel’s 1Retail POS solution certified by Acumatica
One Channel's 1Retail POS Solution has been successfully Certified for Acumatica and recognised as an Acumatica-Certified Application (ACA). Acumatica is a comprehensive, browser-based Cloud ERP solution optimised for ease-of-use, adaptability, mobility, speed, and...
Digitalisation and the African energy sector
The upcoming Africa Energy Indaba will host various forums on digitalisation and its implication on the continent's energy space. Industry leaders will impart their knowledge on developing opportunities and how to manage challenges while proactively exploring...
Black extends free data promo
black is extending its free data promotion to stream content until the end of June. The free data can be accessed on any of Cell C's prepaid or contract plans and can be used to browse, watch or download content on black. "We launched the free data promotion for black...
Salesforce Technical Architect
My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Senior Salesforce Technical Architect to join them on a permanent basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Present interval executive-level Salesforce platform demonstrations, and run through all...
Mid – Senior Developer
Our client is seeking a dynamic Mid to Senior Developer to maintain legacy items and potentially migrating them to other languages, facilitating team collaboration. Key Requirements Minimum 3 years of mobile application development experience.Proficiency in PHP and...
Intermediate Developer C# – KwaZulu-Natal Kloof
Seeking an intermediate software developer to be part of an agile development team and fulfil a pivotal role in delivering quality software applications.Experienced in working in a team of highly skilled developers, business analysts and testers in order to produce...
Salesforce Technical Architect – Western Cape Cape Town Region
My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Senior Salesforce Technical Architect to join them on a permanent basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Present interval executive-level Salesforce platform demonstrations, and run through all...
Mid – Senior Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is seeking a dynamic Mid to Senior Developer to maintain legacy items and potentially migrating them to other languages, facilitating team collaboration. Key Requirements Minimum 3 years of mobile application development experience.Proficiency in PHP and...
Support Engineer (CPT Onsite, HP Service Qualifications)
ENVIRONMENT:A strong technical & ambitious Support Engineer is sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist to be responsible for providing high-quality technical support to both technical and non-technical end users while supporting a wide range...
Mainframe IDMS Database Administrator
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Mainframe IDMS Database Administrator (DBA) to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract...
Intermediate -Senior C# Developer
Our client is seeking experienced and motivated C# Developers to join their team. You will focus on building microservices that leverage gRPC for efficient communication and deploying them within a Kubernetes (k8s) cluster. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in...
Support Engineer (CPT Onsite, HP Service Qualifications) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A strong technical & ambitious Support Engineer is sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist to be responsible for providing high-quality technical support to both technical and non-technical end users while supporting a wide range...
Mainframe IDMS Database Administrator – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Mainframe IDMS Database Administrator (DBA) to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract...
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