Illicit crypto transactions lower than in traditional finance
In South Africa and many countries globally, the crypto industry now has the same controls as traditional finance - but with additional tools that allow for greater transparency, making financial crime more difficult. This is according to Johan Hetzel, global head of...
Growth in AR/VR headsets expected to pause
Global shipments for AR/VR headsets grew 10% in 2024 according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Tracker. The launch of new products during the holiday quarter as well as multiple new...
South Africans under increasing threat from fraudsters
The South African fraud landscape is becoming increasingly risky as fraudsters and scammers look to target individuals with highly sophisticated scams in an environment where it is becoming increasingly difficult for lawmakers and authorities to bring these criminals...
Current changes won’t hit global net zero targets
Governments and industry must deliver transformative change on net zero but are currently hamstrung by significant barriers, including global public debt, domestic tensions, increased opposition to decarbonisation plans, and the need to guarantee energy supply,...
African entertainment, media industry set to grow
Since emerging from the grips of the Covid-19 pandemic, various industries across Africa have rebounded relatively well after having to undergo a process of reinvention. Across the continent, key multibillion dollar industries are navigating new challenges to meet...
SA students anxious, burning out
A majority (53%) of South African students say they have trouble meeting new people and making friends, the second highest of any country surveyed after Australia (55%) and alongside the US. More than two-thirds (67%) also say they have struggled with not sleeping...
Enterprise-startup relationship key to creating more African unicorns
Known for its innovation, Africa is making headway in becoming a launchpad for novel new high-tech companies. According to BCG, between 2015 and 2020, there was a 46% growth in companies attracting and securing funding. The problem, however, is nurturing an...
IT spend in Europe set for 9% growth
IT spending in Europe is projected to total $1,1-trillion in 2024, an increase of 9,3% from 2023, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. IT spending in Europe is on pace to surpass $1-trillion by the end of 2023. "Despite a conflated economic situation, IT...
Ford celebrates 100 years in SA
Ford Motor Company is celebrating 100 years in South Africa with a R5,2-billion investment in its local operations for production of the first-ever Ford Ranger Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). The company is also launching an expanded product range that will...
Tarsus on Demand helps SMEs on their digital journey
Tarsus On Demand has launched a digital business hub marketplace, Tarsus on Demand, designed to empower SMEs on their digitalisation journey by addressing their unique challenges and helping them to leverage opportunities within the digital landscape. Senzo Mbhele, MD...
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Fujitsu launches its smallest PC
Fujitsu today introduces its smallest-ever desktop PC. With a total volume of less than one liter, the Esprimo G558 is small enough to be connected to the back of a display - yet powerful enough to perfectly run desktop and web-based office applications. With a total...
Asteroid and NAPAfrica sign MoU for Africa
Asteroid and NAPAfrica have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the friendship and cooperation between the two organisations, and to collaborate on developing African Internet interconnection. The cooperation focuses on promoting peering and...
Free service day for LG
LG Electronics (LG) South Africa has announced its annual Free Service Day 2018 for all South Africans on 12 and 13 October 2018, between 09:00 and 16:00 daily. "The one of a kind industry event has previously attracted many interested and current consumers, industry...
Samsung and Mickey Mouse’s 90th birthday
Mickey Mouse is celebrating his 90th anniversary this year. With his universal appeal and ability to emotionally connect with generations all over the world, no other character quite occupies a similar space in the hearts and minds of a global fan base. To commemorate...
VoIP buying guide for small businesses
Voice over IP (VoIP) is paving the way for growth and innovation - will you follow suit or fall behind? By Michael Colin, head of sales at BitCo In a landscape of digitally-driven transformation, more and more forward-thinking organisations are turning to modern...
IoT is key to a more sustainable future
The Internet of Things (IoT) is already causing waves across both the consumer and business landscapes, with IDC projecting worldwide spending to reach $772,5-billion in 2018 - an increase of 14,6% over the $674-billion that spent in 2017. Ronald Ravel, director B2B...
Mastercard, EasyPay take the friction out of payments
South Africans can now buy prepaid utility services or pay their accounts from approximately 600 bill issuers with the new EasyPay Mobile app using Masterpass, the global digital payment service from Mastercard. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in...
Scan, monitor and check mobile subscriptions
Regularly scan your messaging inbox for messages saying you are subscribed to mobile services, monitor your contract cellphone statements or prepaid airtime balance, and proactively check your mobile subscription status with your cellular network. Do these three...
Prevention is always better than cure
Every data breach that rocks the headlines seems to get worse. The fines get bigger, the damage to reputation more severe. More than one share price has plummeted in the aftermath of a data breach. Should a data breach occur, there are multiple issues a business has...
Lenovo, Mark III demo AI in manufacturing
Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved out of the realm of scary sci-fi movies and into our homes and offices. It has implications for every industry, and smart organizations are realizing that AI will soon need to be an integral part of their business if they are...
Senior Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of strategic enterprise-wide projects within the banking sector.The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, directing & co-ordinating the activities of...
Software Developer II
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Senior Data Engineer
Primary Duties and Responsibilities: The Data Engineer will have a knack for data analysis, data manipulation and data modelling. The consultant will be responsible for understanding and driving the overall technical vision and planning of a client's organisation and...
IT Project Manager at M&M Consulting
MUST BE IN IT INDUSTRYClearly define the project goals, objectives, and scope.Assign roles and responsibilities to the project team membersCreate a detailed project plan with tasks, timelines, and resource allocation.Develop and maintain the project schedule,...
Systems Engineer (Azure/Cloud) on-site (contract) (TB)
The Systems Engineer: Microsoft Cloud Services is responsible for ensuring the stable operation of the IT server infrastructure across the entire organisation in order to maintain high levels of availability and security. The role is responsible for the...
Software Developer II – Gauteng Sandton
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Senior Data Engineer – Western Cape Century City
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IT Project Manager at M&M Consulting – Gauteng Woodmead
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Systems Engineer (Azure/Cloud) on-site (contract) (TB) – Gauteng Johannesburg
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