SMEs optimistic about 2025 economic climate
South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) entered 2025 with an encouraging sense of optimism. This is according to the latest SME confidence Index, conducted by Business Partners Limited, which reveals that over 58% of respondents felt optimistic about the...
Uptick in mobile banking malware
In 2024, as digital financial transactions continued to expand worldwide, cybercriminals shifted their focus toward mobile devices and crypto assets. According to Kaspersky’s new Financial Cyberthreats report, the number of users encountering mobile banking Trojans...
Telkom’s infrastructure-focused strategy progresses
Telkom has announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2023, showing steady progress in its strategy to position itself as the leading digital infrastructure company at the heart of South Africa's digital future. The results show improved...
How Red Hat aids NASA’s Artemis missions
Last week (16 November 2023) marked the one-year anniversary of the successful launch of NASA's Artemis I mission to the moon - the first in a series of missions that will ultimately see the space agency return humans to the moon. Preparations for Artemis I required...
SMMEs using cloud could add billions to SA economy
Enabling more of South Africa's small, medium and micro (SMME) companies to adopt cloud computing could unlock R185.9-billion for South Africa's economy by 2030, according to a new study by Access Partnership. The research, commissioned by Amazon Web Services (AWS),...
Social media giants face privacy challenges
The landscape of social media is undergoing a transformation as Big Tech faces challenges from privacy regulations and heightened user concerns. The industry's future rests on navigating evolving user preferences and regulatory pressures, striking a delicate balance...
EMEA CIOs embrace democratisation of digital delivery
In Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), 46% of CIOs are partnering with their CxO peers to bring IT and business area staff together to co-own digital delivery on an enterprise-wide scale, according to Gartner's annual global survey of CIOs and technology...
Japanese only work 26 minutes per month to cover Internet costs
The global Internet usage rate continues to grow - with more than 5,3-billion people or 65,7% of the world`s population using the Internet at the start of Q4 2023 - but as the Internet coverage gap continues to narrow, the price gap remains wide, even between...
Black Friday scams to watch out for
As Black Friday approaches, Kaspersky has released a new report revealing the latest shopping-related cyberthreats. The findings expose more than 13-million e-shop-related phishing attacks in 2023, with scammers mimicking popular marketplaces, luxury brands, and...
Heightened water stress will see businesses under scrutiny
Drought and flood events in recent years have highlighted the importance of water as a strategic global resource and climate change will impact access to water, forcing many countries to modify how they manage resources, according to a new S&P Global Market...
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Technology makes financial services more affordable
We live in a world where information is at our fingertips, writes Sebastian Commin, specialist: digital enablement at Alexander Forbes Retail. You can book a ride, order food and plan an entire holiday on your phone. Technology is changing the way we live, with a...
eWallet eXtra bags 50 000 users in just over a month
In just over a month since being made publicly available, FNB's eWallet eXtra has registered 50 000 users and is seeing a steady increase in transactional volumes, especially cash sends. The mobile digital account was announced 6 months ago and officially went public...
Global recognition for SA supply chain software
A South African supply chain management system has achieved the proud distinction of being the first software developed in Africa to earn accreditation from the Demand Driven Institute (DDI), the global authority on demand driven resource management. Developed in...
Fujitsu achieves second consecutive IT Channel Champion status
Fujitsu's SELECT Partner Program has been recognisesd as an IT industry channel Champion for the second consecutive time by leading channel analyst firm Canalys. This prestigious ranking recognizes not only the high scores that Fujitsu was awarded in a vendor...
Pragmatic governance helps capitalise on data assets
Now more than ever before, organisations need timely, accurate data to support everyday operations and business growth. By Michael Willemse, head of technical implementation at Infovest An inability to capitalise on data assets could have far-reaching effects, such as...
DreamWorks is data-driven with NetApp
NetApp has partnered with DreamWorks to develop and oversee the studio's customized Data Fabric approach, designed to enable expanded capabilities and future growth for the Glendale-based leader in family entertainment. Through the partnership, NetApp's engineers are...
Look after your employees and they will look after your reputation
Employees play an important role in building the reputation of any organisation. Their sentiment towards the company is what they will be communicating to their nearest and dearest. This is important to consider as friends and family will have a perception of the...
Scams and flaws: why we get duped
Con artists have been plying their trade since time immemorial, but the internet opened the floodgates to a whole new level of swindling. It has allowed fraudsters to take aim at an endless number of victims and at the range of victims that they never could have...
Blancco simplifies PoPI compliance with data erasure
According to legislation, businesses are required to manage the complete destruction of all data when IT assets reach end-of-life. Blancco has introduced erasure-as-a-service, a certifiable secure data erasure solution that is PoPI compliant. Blancco partner Xperien...
What SA business travellers look for in a hotel
Breakfast, WiFi and late check-outs are the three most coveted value-adds corporate travellers want from hotels,. A recent global study by Corporate Traveller, a division of the Flight Centre Travel Group, found that the top five value-add inclusions for a hotel stay...
Java Developer – Gauteng Midrand
Join Our Innovators: Lead the Charge in Full Stack Java Developer (LifeRay)! If you've got passion, we've got the platform! Do you live and breathe code? Are you ready to work with cutting-edge technologies and make an impact in a forward-thinking company? We're...
Automation Tester (Senior/ Lead)
We are looking for Test Automation Engineers to join our team at both Senior and Lead levels.This will be an initial contract position.The ideal person will be based in Cape Town (the position is hybrid), but we're also considering people from elsewhere in South...
Senior Java Engineer
Our client is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to produce and implement functional software solutions. You will work with upper management to define software requirements and take the lead on operational and technical projects. Key Requirements 5-8 years of...
IT Technician
Our client is looking for an enthusiastic IT Technician to help them deliver top-notch support and ensure seamless technology operations. This is a 3 month contract with possibility of extension.PLEASE NOTE THAT NO CV'S WILL BE KEPT FOR FUTURE USE. ONLY APPLY IF YOU...
Automation Tester (Senior/ Lead) – Western Cape Cape Town
We are looking for Test Automation Engineers to join our team at both Senior and Lead levels.This will be an initial contract position.The ideal person will be based in Cape Town (the position is hybrid), but we're also considering people from elsewhere in South...
Senior Java Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to produce and implement functional software solutions. You will work with upper management to define software requirements and take the lead on operational and technical projects. Key Requirements 5-8 years of...
IT Technician – Gauteng Sandton
Our client is looking for an enthusiastic IT Technician to help them deliver top-notch support and ensure seamless technology operations. This is a 3 month contract with possibility of extension.PLEASE NOTE THAT NO CV'S WILL BE KEPT FOR FUTURE USE. ONLY APPLY IF YOU...
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We are a leading global organization committed to providing innovative solutions and top-tier services across all major markets. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a skilled and experienced Business Analyst to join our Global Markets team. Key...
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We are looking for a UI Front End Developer who will join the cloud migration project.Working in an integrated Agile environment Take part in Agile Meetings (Stand-Up, Refinements etc) Meet with end users to understand Business requirements. Contribute to the...
Business Analyst (10-20 Hours / Week) at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position.What you will be doing:Collect, organise, and analyse data from various sources to identify trends and insights.Create and maintain detailed reports, dashboards, and visualisations to present findings effectively.Collaborate with...
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