Improved confidence drives uptick in electronic transactions
The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), measuring the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica at seasonally adjusted real prices, showed a marginal uptick in August 2024. Increasing confidence levels, along with expected...
Investments in data protection are growing
Senior IT professionals in small-to-large-sized businesses are investing a substantial amount of their IT budgets into data protection and recovery, according to the latest Arcserve State of Data Resilience in the Enterprise survey. “The high standard deviation (21%)...
ChatGPT prompts AI investments
In a recent Gartner poll of more than 2 500 executive leaders, 45% reported that the publicity of ChatGPT has prompted them to increase artificial intelligence (AI) investments. Seventy percent of executives said that their organisation is in investigation and...
Cloud AI market to hit $647,6bn by 2030
The global cloud AI market size is projected to reach $647,6-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 39,6% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The key factors propelling the growth of the market are the demand for intelligent virtual...
What’s new on the cyberthreat agenda in META?
Artificial intelligence, compromised corporate data on the Darknet, risks carried by deepfakes and critical industry-specific threats are all driving increased cyberthreats in the Middle East and Africa region. "Considering how quickly the threat landscape is...
Smartphone market woes continue with 14,6% decline
Worldwide smartphone shipments declined 14,6% year over year to 268,6-million units in the first quarter of 2023 (1Q23), according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This marks the seventh...
Chinese banks extend lending dominance
Chinese banks extended their dominance as the world's largest lenders in 2022 despite rate hikes and slowing economic growth while their global peers saw declines in balance sheets. This is according to the largest Global Bank Ranking published by S&P Global...
Medusa, Nevada lead the ransomware charge
Data reveals that a total of 167 new ransomware groups were discovered in Q1 2023. BitcoinCasino's financial expert Edith Reads comments: "This is a clear sign of the growth in ransomware activity. Many of these groups are trying to exploit security flaws, especially...
Big drop in Bitcoin trading volume
Historically, April has been one of the strongest months for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, bringing the biggest average monthly returns. However, this year, that wasn't the case. Although Bitcoin topped over $30 400 on 18 April, reaching the highest level since...
Demand for innovation, resilience, security drove European software growth
International Data Corporation (IDC) confirms continued resiliency of the European software market despite economic uncertainty and an unstable socio-political situation. IDC's recently published Worldwide Semiannual Software Tracker showed an overall 15% year-on-year...
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Counting the cost of cybercrime in Africa
African businesses need to take more decisive steps to prioritise data protection and enhance enterprise security in order to mitigate the high cost of cyberattacks. Ken Munyi, country manager at iWayAfrica Kenya, says the millions of cyberattacks that take place...
Data curation is the answer to business success
The digital shift is fundamentally altering the way we do business, in effect taking away the power of big business - and handing more of this power over to the consumer who is now more able to call the shots on what they want and how they want it served. By Gary...
Insurance model requires digital innovation
Insurers must adapt to the new digital environment and provide customers with the same degree of customisation they receive in other industries. This requires the traditional insurance model to make way for strategies that incorporate a lifestyle-centric approach,...
Blockchain to shape healthcare supply chains
Blockchain technology will play a key role in supporting supply chain transformation in the healthcare sector by helping to reduce fraud and better manage quality in the manufacturing and distribution of pharmaceutical products, according to data and analytics company...
AWCape bolsters service with Gabsten solutions
Data Management Solution specialist, Gabsten Technologies, has partnered with professional software and services company AWCape, to provide data backup and management services as part of AWCape's solutions portfolio. AWCape, a Sage Business Partner for HR, payroll and...
Ask Afrika signs B-BBEE deal with ENCHA
Following an 18-year search for the right B-BBEE partner, independent market research company Ask Afrika has signed an agreement with ENCHA Green Brands (EGB). Andrea Gevers, CEO pf Ask Afrika, comments: "This partnership is a game changer for us! Having spent many...
Comfort: the addiction that kills success
Only 25% of the world's population is comfortable with changing the status quo and doing things with an innovative twist. "These individuals are often called disruptors or innovators," explains Juanita Vorster, a professional speaker on the topic of success in a...
Clickatell offers live-chat for customer care
Clickatell is transforming omni-channel customer care with the launch of Touch Go. Clickatell Touch enables live chat across a company's website as well as social platforms (Twitter and Facebook) and mobile apps, bringing customer care and engagement into a single...
Hitachi Vantara unveils AI operations software
Hitachi Vantara has introduced new innovations to drive data centre modernisation. Hitachi unveiled new high-performance storage systems in a storage family that offers a 100% data availability guarantee and integrated, and cross-platform AI-powered analytics and IT...
Jasco’s sub-ducting solution speeds fibre deployment
Jasco has brought a new, advanced fibre optic ducting solution to the South African market that it expects will revolutionise the implementation of fibre optic networks, increasing the speed and ease of deployment and lowering costs significantly. Available nationally...
Project Manager at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
FIC is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to suitably qualified AFRICAN FEMALES applicants in line with our Employment Targets and our commitment to diversifying our workforce.To manage the activities and output related to multi-disciplinary...
Business Systems Analyst – Western Cape Constantia
Business Analyst with minimum 2 years' experience as part of an IT delivery team, preferably in Financial Services Industry, required for an Asset Management Company based in Constantia, Cape Town. Minimum requirements: Relevant tertiary qualification requiredMinimum...
SNR Software dev C#.Net – Gauteng Bedford
Senior Backend Developers and Intermediate developers This position focuses on scaling large systems using a microservice approach. Experience with Linux is advantageous and will complement your expertise in building and managing complex, distributed applications Tech...
Server Support / LAN Administrator (SvW)
Purpose of the Job:Install, configure and upgrade servers and related hardware and software in a LAN, WAN and stand-alone environment to ensure optimal and efficient functioning. Support equipment in a operating system environment, from implementation through to...
Solutions Architect Specialist (Server Virtualisation) (Contract) (JHB Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:WORK on an exciting project in a 4-month Contract role as your technical expertise as a Solutions Architect Specialist with at least 4-5 years Server Virtualisation – preferably VMware – is sought by a dynamic Joburg-based Software Solutions Specialist....
Junior Infrastructure Solutions Architect
As the Jnr Infrastructure Solutions Architect, your role will entail providing infrastructure architecture related services to the business community. As a champion for innovation and change, you will provide technical guidance based on established patterns and...
Server Support / LAN Administrator (SvW) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Purpose of the Job:Install, configure and upgrade servers and related hardware and software in a LAN, WAN and stand-alone environment to ensure optimal and efficient functioning. Support equipment in a operating system environment, from implementation through to...
Solutions Architect Specialist (Server Virtualisation) (Contract) (JHB Hybrid) – Gauteng Bryanston
ENVIRONMENT:WORK on an exciting project in a 4-month Contract role as your technical expertise as a Solutions Architect Specialist with at least 4-5 years Server Virtualisation – preferably VMware – is sought by a dynamic Joburg-based Software Solutions Specialist....
Junior Infrastructure Solutions Architect – Remote Remote
As the Jnr Infrastructure Solutions Architect, your role will entail providing infrastructure architecture related services to the business community. As a champion for innovation and change, you will provide technical guidance based on established patterns and...
Cyber Security Specialist (SvW)
Develop and manage the Cyber Security strategy within company and ensure establishment of related preventative controls, solutions and programs to manage and prevent Cyber Security risks within company, that are supported by the necessary policies and procedures that...
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