Toll road payment technology cuts fraud by 90%
he introduction of a new online toll solution from FNB is reducing fraud related to toll road payment methods. Traditional payment methods on toll roads were inconvenient for motorists and vulnerable to abuse and fraud. Fraudsters were, with little effort, able to...
How AI is key to cybersecurity
We are on the precipice of an unprecedented shift that is reshaping the cybersecurity industry and how organisations tread through the digital landscape, write Morné Louwrens, MD: advisory at Marsh Africa, and Prejlin Naidoo, digital partner at Oliver Wyman. In 2024,...
Biometrics redefines the security and user experience
As the demand for heightened security and seamless user experiences continues to grow across various sectors, advanced biometric technologies are poised to redefine the authentication and identity verification processes, according to GlobalData. From ensuring secure...
Mixed fortunes for Ethernet switch and router markets
The worldwide Ethernet switch market grew revenue 15,8% YoY to $11,7-billion in the third quarter of 2023 (3Q23), says IDC, while the total worldwide enterprise and service provider (SP) router market recorded $3,7-billion in revenue in 3Q23 - a YoY decline of 9,4%....
Webb reveals mysterious features hiding in near-infrared light
Like a shiny, round ornament ready to be placed in the perfect spot on a holiday tree, supernova remnant Cassiopeia A (Cas A) gleams in a new image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. While all is bright, this scene is no proverbial silent night. Webb’s NIRCam...
CIOs pivotal to navigating change in the digital business era
Today's CIOs have evolved from managing IT infrastructure and ensuring systems' efficiency to become key business strategists. They stand at the intersection of technology and business, leveraging innovations to shape organizational directions, create value, and boost...
Smart devices market has bottomed out
The smart devices market is slowed and still at a low point against the gradually recovering society and economy in 2023. However, the Double 11 shopping season in China 2023 brought up positive surprises. As consumer demand is thawing, finding an affordable...
Top trends impacting infrastructure and operations
Gartner has highlighted the six trends that will have significant impact on infrastructure and operations (I&O) over the next 12 to 18 months. "I&O leaders have little time, skills and budget to track emerging trends and the full impact of those on I&O,"...
Tech industry boosts climate commitment
Members of the global tech sector have committed to increase action to help solve the climate crisis through Green Digital Action at COP28 in Dubai. The commitments from tech companies and governments - including mitigation and adaptation efforts - came at the first...
WiFi predictions for 2024
The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has released its Annual Industry Report 2024, outlining 10 predictions for 2024 and beyond that are expected to change the way wireless technology is used by communities and businesses across the world, including improved...
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New VAT regulations for electronic services soon
The National Treasury recently published an amended Regulation for electronic services, in line with the proposal by the Minister of Finance in Budget Review 2017, that the value added tax (VAT) base for electronic services was to be expanded. Seelan Moonsamy,...
Demystifying storage dolutions: hyper-converged versus SAN
As technology continues to evolve to meet the demands of organisations everywhere, so the need for reliable storage solutions is likely to grow - especially during a time where data increasingly dictates how a business functions. By Mike Styer, Dell EMC Business Unit...
Does your leadership style positively contribute to employee well-being?
In South Africa's tough economic climate and competitive business environment, progressive companies are compelled to focus on the engagement and retention of highly skilled and productive employees. To this end, the promotion of employee wellbeing has never been more...
Cisco commits to preparing 1m Africans for digital economy jobs
Cisco has announced its commitment to prepare 10-million people worldwide for jobs in the digital economy, including 1-million in Africa. The in-kind value amounts to around $1,5-billion and will be carried out over the next five years. The commitment was made at the...
Arcserve: building compliance, audit capacity into Office 365
South African companies are embracing Office 365 to free themselves from the need to manage an Exchange email and SharePoint solution on-premise. But the move to Office 365 could present some compliance challenges, says Byron Horn-Botha, Lead: Arcserve Southern Africa...
BT announces new head of security business
BT has announced the appointment of Kevin Brown as MD of BT Security, where he will be responsible for the company's physical and cyber security activity around the world. Brown succeeds Mark Hughes, who is stepping down at the end of this year to take up a new...
Integrated EAM/ERP can power asset-intensive business into the future
Most enterprise resource planning (ERP) software originated in the manufacturing sector as materials resource planning (MRP) solutions for organisations that needed to manage a lot of inventory. From there, they were rapidly developed into solutions for every industry...
South African e-commerce hits its stride
Despite the lackluster macro-economic indicators, South African tenacity showed itself once again as retailers - especially smaller stores - cashed in on the online space over the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend says payment service provider, DPO PayGate. The...
IBM’s talent business uses AI
As artificial intelligence (AI) promises to transform both the HR function and the future of work, IBM has today announced IBM Talent & Transformation, a new business to help companies and their employees flourish in the era of AI and automation. IBM Talent &...
Top considerations before implementing an HCM system
Businesses that embark on a journey to the cloud and open themselves up to this technology find that they have the capability to manage their infrastructure and resources in a more cost effective, efficient way, including people management. The cloud is a game-changer...
Mainframe Test Analyst – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Mainframe Test Analyst to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Analyse system and business specification to provide inputs and estimatesLiaise with business and / or...
Angular Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Angular Developer to join our dynamic team. If you are passionate about front-end development and have extensive experience in Angular, JavaScript, and TypeScript, we would love to have you on board! Key Responsibilities...
Project Manager (Construction / Building) at Famous Brands
IntroductionJOB TITLE: Project ManagerJOB GRADE: CUDEPARTMENT: Project ManagementLOCATION: Midrand - Gauteng East & LimpopoEMPLOYMENT STATUS: PermanentDuties & ResponsibilitiesMAIN OUTPUTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION: Manage Quality of projects...
Senior Project Manager
About the job Senior Project ManagerJob Summary for Senior Project ManagerPosition OverviewJob Title: Senior Project ManagerIndustry: Mining and Minerals ProcessingFocus Area: Engineering ProjectsMain Purpose of the RoleThe Senior Project Manager will lead complex...
IT Systems & Network Administrator at Southern Oil
Introduction This role is responsible for ensuring high availability, scalability and enhanced performance of end user Computers, Networks, Servers, Software, IT Security Systems and other critical components of the organization's IT infrastructure. This includes...
DBA – PostgreSQL at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:If you're seeking a rewarding opportunity to contribute to positive social change while earning a competitive salary and working for an innovative, dynamic and well-organised international organisation, this employer is definitely worth considering....
Project Manager (Construction / Building) at Famous Brands – Gauteng Midrand
IntroductionJOB TITLE: Project ManagerJOB GRADE: CUDEPARTMENT: Project ManagementLOCATION: Midrand - Gauteng East & LimpopoEMPLOYMENT STATUS: PermanentDuties & ResponsibilitiesMAIN OUTPUTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION: Manage Quality of projects...
Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Weltevredenpark
About the job Senior Project ManagerJob Summary for Senior Project ManagerPosition OverviewJob Title: Senior Project ManagerIndustry: Mining and Minerals ProcessingFocus Area: Engineering ProjectsMain Purpose of the RoleThe Senior Project Manager will lead complex...
IT Systems & Network Administrator at Southern Oil – Western Cape Western Cape
Introduction This role is responsible for ensuring high availability, scalability and enhanced performance of end user Computers, Networks, Servers, Software, IT Security Systems and other critical components of the organization's IT infrastructure. This includes...
DBA – PostgreSQL at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:If you're seeking a rewarding opportunity to contribute to positive social change while earning a competitive salary and working for an innovative, dynamic and well-organised international organisation, this employer is definitely worth considering....
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