How employees are becoming threat actors
The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating across the business landscape as organisations aim to reap its potential benefits. However, recent incidents involving AI leaking corporate data show that embracing AI comes with a risk, as employees using...
Ransomware still a major threat for SMEs
Small businesses are still a prime target for cybercrime, with ransomware remaining a primary existential cyber threat to SMEs. According to the Sophos Security Operations Threat Research Annual Threat Report, ransomware cases accounted for 70% of Sophos Incident...
IBM collaborates with AWS on cloud database
IBM has been working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) on the general availability of Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS) for Db2, a fully managed cloud offering designed to make it easier for database customers to manage data for artificial intelligence (AI)...
Massive growth ahead for global mobile data traffic
Almost one-in-five of all global mobile subscriptions are expected to be 5G subscriptions by the end of 2023, as the growth proves resilient despite continued economic challenges and geopolitical unrest in some markets. The statistic is featured in the November 2023...
Resource-rich Africa has ‘no excuse to be poor’
With $6,2-trillion worth of natural resources, 65% of the world's uncultivated arable land, and a vibrant youth population, Africa has no excuse to be poor. This is the word from African Development Bank group president Dr Akinwumi Adesina, who says the continent must...
Internet use lowers death risk in over-50s
A new study reveals some unexpected health benefits of Internet usage - especially for older adult populations. According to research by Atlas VPN, Internet users aged 50 and older have a 33% lower risk of death than non-users. Engaging with new social connections and...
WiFi 7 is on the fast track
The latest cross-industry report by the Wireless Broadband Alliance reveals that WiFi 6, 6E, and 7 top the list of wireless technologies that network operators, ISPs, device and chipset vendors, enterprises and other companies plan to deploy by the end of 2024 - ahead...
Counting the cost of fuel price hikes
Fuel price hikes have had a big impact on South Africans' daily lives, as consumers spend more at the pump but get fewer litres of fuel in total. It is no surprise then that Discovery Insure's latest Drive Trends Report finds many are taking fewer work trips per...
Security outsourcing set to surge
Company bosses are boosting their cybersecurity following an alarming increase in cyberattacks. A new study commissioned by Kaspersky shows that 82% of companies surveyed in South Africa suffered at least one cyber incident over the last two years. One of the main...
Successful reinvention is good for the bottom line
Only 20% of South African enterprises are succeeding at digital transformation - yet those that are totally reinventing themselves to remain competitive are reporting 22% stronger revenue growth than those companies that have had limited or failed transformations,...
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Integrated fleet management keeps first responders safe
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Easybiz QuickBooks rebrands
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Kenyan carrier neutral colocation data centre selects Siemon
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Apple’s Wozniak co-founds venture capital firm
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Internet inclusion and its transformative power
The recently-released Internet Inclusive Index: Bridging Digital Divides repor - commissioned by Facebook and compiled by The Economist - gives South Africa the number one ranking on the African continent, and 71st globally, for Internet inclusivity and access to...
Factors to consider in Zimbabwe’s economy
Zimbabwe has rebased its gross domestic production, including the informal sector in its calculations for the first time. By Alisa Strobel, senior economist: sub-Saharan Africa at IHS Markit Zimbabwe's nominal size of the economy has increased by around 40% after the...
Cartrack wins at Ask Afrika awards
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West African property summit focuses on tech
The convergence of AI, technology and data on Nigeria's multi-billion dollar plus retail market will be a strategic focus to local and international developers, investors and retailers at the 4th annual West Africa Property Investment Summit taking place on 15 and 16...
Entries open for FICO awards
FICO has opened entries into its seventh annual awards, which aim to honour organisations that have achieved outstanding results using analytics and decision management solutions from FICO. The awards shine a spotlight on business leaders who are driving their...
HP showcases end-to-end services
During Gitex Technology Week, HP Inc will be providing visitors a glimpse into the office of the future by showcasing its end-to-end services. The services will highlight HP's offerings in Managed Print Services (MPS) and Device as a Service (DaaS). Both play a...
Project Manager IT – Western Cape Newlands
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Project Manager, who can manage multiple projects and have a functional understanding of Postilion systems and payments landscape. The ideal candidate must meet the following criteria: Job Accountabilities: Define the scope...
BI Developer
Our client is seeking a BI Developer to join their team, based in Johannesburg.Successful candidate will be responsible for end to end BI development, support, monitoring, analysis and maintenance within the BI and Data Warehouse environment/s, as well as general BI...
Support Technician
Are you a seasoned IT professional ready to take your career to the next level? We're on the hunt for a dynamic Support Technician to join our forward-thinking client to help drive IT services to new heights.What You'll Bring:Experience: A minimum of 6 years in the...
BI Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client is seeking a BI Developer to join their team, based in Johannesburg.Successful candidate will be responsible for end to end BI development, support, monitoring, analysis and maintenance within the BI and Data Warehouse environment/s, as well as general BI...
Support Technician – KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg
Are you a seasoned IT professional ready to take your career to the next level? We're on the hunt for a dynamic Support Technician to join our forward-thinking client to help drive IT services to new heights.What You'll Bring:Experience: A minimum of 6 years in the...
Senior UI Developer
Our client is looking for a candidate with 8 years or more experience in UI Development. Key Requirements 8-10 years development experience.Very strong UI development skills (Minimum 5 years' experience)Angular (2+)Angular materialBootstrapNodeJSNX (mono repo, shared...
Senior JAVA Developer
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior JAVA Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton.What you will be doing: Develop and Maintain...
Senior UI Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is looking for a candidate with 8 years or more experience in UI Development. Key Requirements 8-10 years development experience.Very strong UI development skills (Minimum 5 years' experience)Angular (2+)Angular materialBootstrapNodeJSNX (mono repo, shared...
Senior JAVA Developer – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior JAVA Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton.What you will be doing: Develop and Maintain...
Senior JAVA Developer
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior JAVA Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton.What you will be doing: Develop and Maintain...
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