Younger investors reshape market trends
The World Economic Forum’s Global Retail Investor Outlook 2024 confirms a sustained shift towards younger retail investors. Spanning 13 economies, including South Africa, the research finds that 30% of Gen Z start investing in early adulthood – compared to 9% of Gen X...
AI startup speeds disease research
About 15% of the world’s population — more than 1-billion people — are affected by neurological disorders, from commonly known diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s to hundreds of lesser-known, rare conditions. BrainStorm Therapeutics, a San Diego-based startup,...
New cyberthreats emerging globally
This past year has seen upheaval across the cybersecurity landscape and the need for effective, worldwide threat intelligence continues to grow as geopolitical and economic developments create an increasingly complicated and uncertain world for both businesses and...
Digital tools for health workers could stem health crises
Non-communicable diseases account for almost three in four deaths globally, which may be exacerbated by 2030 due to a growing shortage of health workers. A new World Economic report identifies the use of digital tools as a potential game-changer in the global fight...
2024: Into the cyber abyss …
Cybercrime activities surged in the first half of the year, with Check Point Research (CPR) reporting an 8% increase in global weekly cyberattacks in the second quarter - the highest volume in two years. Familiar threats such as ransomware and hacktivism have evolved,...
How the threat landscape evolved in 2023
Kaspersky’s experts have revealed the profound influence of AI on the 2023 cybersecurity landscape in their latest report. Adopting a multifaceted approach, the analysis explores the implications of AI, focusing on its use by defenders and regulators - and separately...
Local experts give cybersecurity predictions for EMEA
Cyberthreats are more sophisticated and complex than ever and evolving quickly with new technology like AI becoming increasingly advanced every day. Cultivating a security culture is paramount to strengthen an organisation’s human firewall, says security specialist...
New resources targeting tech offer hope for connectivity challenges
ITU's Partner2Connect Digital Coalition has identified new connectivity projects worth $7-billion worldwide in 2023, the UN tech agency announced at Partner2Connect's second annual meeting in Geneva. The new commitments increase to nearly $37-billion the value of...
Industrial printer shipments decline
Global shipments of industrial printers declined 2.4% year over year in the third quarter of 2023 (3Q23), according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Industrial Printer Tracker. However, the market contraction appears to be...
N3 toll plazas go contactless
FNB, in partnership with Visa and N3 Toll Concession (RF) (N3TC), are introducing a contactless card payments at toll plazas on the N3 Toll Route. Toll plazas will be equipped with card acceptance devices that will help to reduce time spent at the toll booth and...
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i-Pay kept going on Black Friday
Even though local retailers braced themselves for Black Friday, the onslaught on systems still resulted in all the major payment mechanisms buckling under the pressure. Instant EFT payment provider i-Pay remained available and stable while handling the resulting...
Altron’s Altech Radio Holdings rebrands as Altron
Altron subsidiary Altech Radio Holdings has rebranded as Altron Nexus. The name change comes in the wake of Altron's new brand repositioning which unites all its businesses under one brand identity. "Our new brand, Altron Nexus, truly resonates with what we do in...
Castrol logistics solution to monitor deliveries
Realtime tracking of multiple transporters making more than 100 deliveries a day across the country requires a state-of-the-art logistics solution. This was the challenge facing Castrol, one of the world's leading lubricant brands, in providing accurate data and...
Tarsus On Demand, iConnect SA offer Office 365 solution
Cloud and solutions provider iConnect is partnering with Tarsus On Demand to offer bundled connectivity and Microsoft cloud solutions to South African organisations. These offerings will enable businesses to acquire their productivity and connectivity solutions from a...
Fedgroup’s Black Friday Impact Farming offer
In celebration of Black Friday, financial services company Fedgroup has unveiled a special offer for consumers to invest rather than spend their money this year, via its Impact Farming investment platform. Fedgroup's Black Friday offer gives investors the opportunity...
Dell EMC’s transformation head wins national award
Natasha Reuben, head of transformation at Dell EMC, has been recognized by the 2018 National Business Awards as Top Performing Business Leader of the Year. Her win was announced during the 16th annual National Business Awards gala ceremony, held recently in...
SA-founded Libryo scoops UK legal-tech award
South African-founded legal-tech company Libryo has walked away with the runner-up position at the British Legal Technology Awards, in the New IT Product of the Year category. The British Legal Technology Awards is an annual celebration of excellence in Legal...
Etion Secure appoint Gao Mogapi
Diversified digital technology group has Etion has announced the appointment of Gaopalelwe Mogapi, who joins Etion Secure, the group's cybersecurity solutions provider, as executive: cloud services. "Gao joins Etion Secure from Accenture where she was the Technology...
Argility launches its AutoScan software
Argility has launched AutoScan, a tool that enables car dealers to engage buyers with relevant content, at the right place, at the right time and thereby accelerates the sales cycle and enhances the customers' buying experience. Argility's business development...
Taking the puzzle out of GRC
The risk management industry celebrated leaders and innovation in the sector at a gala dinner earlier in November. Coming out tops for the outstanding work it has carried out in risk management, was Guideline BizTech for its innovative 'RUBiQ GRC Knowledge Community',...
Applications Engineer
An engineering manufacturer seeks the specialized expertise of an experienced Application Engineer. This is an outstanding company to work for.Description:A technical professional who bridges the gap between sales and engineering by deeply understanding customer...
Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
Project Manager, L&D Governance Strategy Cape Town- Onsite We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Project Manager to join our Learning & Development (L&D) team.The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in the development and execution of...
Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
My client based in Plattekloof (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join them on a permanent basis. IT / Finance Responsibilities Collaborate with the product team to collect requirements and verify design feasibilityTransform...
Junior Software Developer (C#, UX/UI) (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Bellville
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an ambitious & proactive Junior Software Developer is wanted by a leading Automotive Tech company to join its team where you will build new internal tools and help to innovatively solve design problems. You will work through all...
Applications Engineer – Gauteng Braamfontein
An engineering manufacturer seeks the specialized expertise of an experienced Application Engineer. This is an outstanding company to work for.Description:A technical professional who bridges the gap between sales and engineering by deeply understanding customer...
Functional Tester
Functional Tester - Hybrid. - Contract4+ years of experience in Functional Testing role primarily responsible for checking new software products, clearing them for defects or issues.Run various scenario's tests to ensure it meets standards and guidelines before it can...
Mid- Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (Python, Django, AWS) (CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A rapidly growing provider of cutting-edge IoT Systems seeks a highly skilled Mid – Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to make a critical contribution to the architecture, development, and maintenance of projects, focusing on building scalable,...
IT Developer
IT Developer - 12 Month ContractIT Developer - 12 Month ContractFrontend:Angular: Proficiency in components, services, routing, forms, HTTP client, and Angular CLIGWT: Experience with widgets, RPC, event handling, overlays, and UIBinderBackend:Java and JEE: Mastery of...
Data Engineer BI Developer
We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer to design, develop, and optimize custom reports and dashboards that transform raw data into meaningful insights. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SQL, DAX, and data visualization, with experience in data...
Functional Tester – Remote Remote
Functional Tester - Hybrid. - Contract4+ years of experience in Functional Testing role primarily responsible for checking new software products, clearing them for defects or issues.Run various scenario's tests to ensure it meets standards and guidelines before it can...
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