Mobile app usage set to drop as AI assistants proliferate
By 2027 mobile app usage will decrease by 25% due to AI assistants, according to Gartner. Smartphone users will turn to AI assistants, such as Apple Intelligence, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Meta AI, and others to replace apps for many functions. In addition to the impact...
Lazarus APT targets nuclear organisations
Lazarus’ key operation, “Operation DreamJob”, continues to evolve with new sophisticated tactics that have persisted for more than five years, according to Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT). The latest targets include employees from a...
Technology, demographics, ESG shift consumer demand
Mature markets are experiencing a shift in consumer demand patterns as consumers move away from traditional products and services towards those consistent with environmental, social, and governance goals. At the same time, according to Mazars' latest C-suite...
Young people lose enthusiasm for democracy
The Open Society Barometer, an annual global survey from Open Society Foundations that launched today, finds that young people around the world (Generation Z and millennials) hold the least faith in democracy of any age group, presenting a grave threat to its future....
What Saffers are doing online, and the support they expect
South Africans are spending increasing amounts of time online as they transition to the latest smartphones. Indeed, a recent ProxyRack report finding the average South African spends 9 hours and 38 minutes per day online – making them the world’s heaviest internet...
Ransomware continues on growth trajectory
A lack of multi-factor authentication (MFA) remains one of the biggest impediments to enterprise security. This is among the headline findings the Cisco Talos Intelligence Group report for the second quarter of 2023, highlighting the most common attacks, targets, and...
Security threats are holding back innovation
A massive 64% of IT leaders believe that cybersecurity concerns are negatively impacting their organisation's willingness to invest in innovative tech, according to research by HPE Aruba Networking. This is part of a broader trend locally, with studies showing that...
Teenage cyberbullying: A toxic side-effect of online socialisation
Teenagers fall prey to bullying while using the Internet - a platform that provides safe haven for bullies - according to a questionnaire-based study by Wolters Kluwer published in a recent issue of the journal Medicine. "Cyberbullying represents a major concern...
SARS invites comments on how to modernise VAT
SARS has published a discussion paper on its intended modernisation of the VAT collection system which will ultimately make VAT reporting faster and more transparent. In this article, Joon Chong, partner at Webber Wentzel, delves deeper into developments. In the 2023...
Healthy growth forecast for drone software
The global drone software market is expected to reach $23,73-billion by 2030 - expanding at a CAGR of 18,6% from 2023 to 2030 - according to a new study by Grand View Research. The growing trend of integrating AI and machine learning (ML) algorithms into drone...
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Samsung and Mickey Mouse’s 90th birthday
Mickey Mouse is celebrating his 90th anniversary this year. With his universal appeal and ability to emotionally connect with generations all over the world, no other character quite occupies a similar space in the hearts and minds of a global fan base. To commemorate...
VoIP buying guide for small businesses
Voice over IP (VoIP) is paving the way for growth and innovation - will you follow suit or fall behind? By Michael Colin, head of sales at BitCo In a landscape of digitally-driven transformation, more and more forward-thinking organisations are turning to modern...
IoT is key to a more sustainable future
The Internet of Things (IoT) is already causing waves across both the consumer and business landscapes, with IDC projecting worldwide spending to reach $772,5-billion in 2018 - an increase of 14,6% over the $674-billion that spent in 2017. Ronald Ravel, director B2B...
Mastercard, EasyPay take the friction out of payments
South Africans can now buy prepaid utility services or pay their accounts from approximately 600 bill issuers with the new EasyPay Mobile app using Masterpass, the global digital payment service from Mastercard. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in...
Scan, monitor and check mobile subscriptions
Regularly scan your messaging inbox for messages saying you are subscribed to mobile services, monitor your contract cellphone statements or prepaid airtime balance, and proactively check your mobile subscription status with your cellular network. Do these three...
Prevention is always better than cure
Every data breach that rocks the headlines seems to get worse. The fines get bigger, the damage to reputation more severe. More than one share price has plummeted in the aftermath of a data breach. Should a data breach occur, there are multiple issues a business has...
Lenovo, Mark III demo AI in manufacturing
Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved out of the realm of scary sci-fi movies and into our homes and offices. It has implications for every industry, and smart organizations are realizing that AI will soon need to be an integral part of their business if they are...
Time to spring clean your business’ IT network
With the carefree promise of spring, many of us are turning our attention towards cleaning out those overfull wardrobes and cluttered rooms. By Colin Thornton, MD of Turrito Networks and Dial a Nerd While this is all well and good, the place that probably requires our...
Prepare for cloud evolution: get yourself AWS certified
It's reasonably safe to say that cloud technology is creeping into almost every aspect of our personal and professional lives. From virtual IT to network storage and wearable devices that track your every heartbeat, the cloud is hovering closer over us all. It's a...
Red Hat debuts infrastructure migration
Red Hat is introducing an offering to help provide an open pathway to digital transformation. Designed to help enterprises cut costs and speed innovation through cloud-native and container-based technologies, Red Hat infrastructure migration solution enables...
Senior React Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Our client is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a Senior React Developer! This fully remote role is ideal for a Cape Town-based professional who is passionate about building exceptional user interfaces and thrives in a dynamic, innovative environment. Key...
Senior Solution Architects
We are seeking X2 Senior Managed Service Solution Architects who will play a pivotal role within iOCO; being responsible for crafting comprehensive and innovative solutions in response to client requirements, particularly those outlined in Request for Proposals (RFPs)...
Developer / Consultant (JHB) (1002127) at Parvana Recruitment
Parvana Role: Our client is looking to add a highly qualified graduate, with at least a Masters Degree, however our client will prefer a PhD degree. Due to on-going company growth our client is now looking to recruit additional. Consultants to assist customers with...
BUSINESS ANALYST
The position will also provide input into Landbank's planning cycles by guiding and influencing key technology decisions to support divisional strategies. As a senior member of the Information Technology team, the Head of Enterprise Architecture will be responsible...
IT Project Manager
Hire Resolve's client is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager with a background in e-learning or education to join their dynamic team in Durban, KZN. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing IT projects, implementing IT tools...
Senior Solution Architects – Gauteng Gauteng
We are seeking X2 Senior Managed Service Solution Architects who will play a pivotal role within iOCO; being responsible for crafting comprehensive and innovative solutions in response to client requirements, particularly those outlined in Request for Proposals (RFPs)...
Developer / Consultant (JHB) (1002127) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Parvana Role: Our client is looking to add a highly qualified graduate, with at least a Masters Degree, however our client will prefer a PhD degree. Due to on-going company growth our client is now looking to recruit additional. Consultants to assist customers with...
BUSINESS ANALYST – Gauteng Centurion
The position will also provide input into Landbank's planning cycles by guiding and influencing key technology decisions to support divisional strategies. As a senior member of the Information Technology team, the Head of Enterprise Architecture will be responsible...
IT Project Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Hire Resolve's client is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager with a background in e-learning or education to join their dynamic team in Durban, KZN. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing IT projects, implementing IT tools...
Application Developer
In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, and coding of business applications, including modifications to complex websites, web-based business applications, and mobile apps. You will focus on code optimization and management, as well as code...
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