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...
Ransomware gang blackmails victims after publicly revealing data
Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has found that the Fog Ransomware group, known for its attacks on a range of industry sectors, has begun to link the IP addresses of their victims to their stolen data and publish this information on the Dark Web,...
What needs to be done to realise Africa’s e-commerce potential
A report by the GSM Association (GSMA) and the UK's Department for Business and Trade highlighted the impact of e-commerce on micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to help them grow new markets, profitability and resilience. However, in Africa, online retail as...
Execs aren’t sleeping enough – and it’s a cardiometabolic risk
A new study published in Preventive Medicine journal found that four years of consistently inadequate sleep in corporate executives was associated with adverse cardiometabolic health. Led by Paula Pienaar, a PhD candidate at the University of Cape Town (UCT) and Vrije...
Modern slavery still a huge risk in supply chains
Seventy-one percent of sustainable procurement leaders consider addressing modern slavery risk a key priority, but just half report making effective progress on the issue, according to new research from Gartner. Chief procurement officers (CPOs) cannot rely on...
AMD debuts fastest AMD Radeon laptop graphics
AMD has introduced flagship laptop graphics processor AMD Radeon RX 7900M, the fastest AMD Radeon GPU ever developed for laptops. Built on AMD RDNA 3 architecture, the new high-performance GPU brings faster gaming and content creation performance to mobile systems,...
Global NFT art sales hit new low
The once-booming non-fungible token (NFT) art market continues falling as collectors spend less and less on digital artwork. According to data presented by AltIndex.com, global NFT art sales value dropped to only $11-million in September, the lowest figure in years....
TikTok clamps down on videos, accounts
TikTok removed 106 476 032 videos for violations in Q2 2023, according to data presented by the Atlas VPN team based on TikTok's Community Guideline Enforcement report. The platform also wiped a total of 107 917 818 accounts in Q2 2023. Notably, most removed accounts...
Car repos on the rise
After an influx of complaints about the repossession of vehicles by banks when people fall behind with their vehicle finance repayments, the Ombudsman for Banking Services (OBS), Reana Steyn, says it is necessary to clarify the rights of both consumers and banks in...
Tech trends for 2024 and beyond
In its top strategic predictions for 2024, Gartner explores how generative AI (GenAI) has changed executive leaders’ way of thinking on every subject - and how to create a more flexible and adaptable organisation that is better prepared for the future. “GenAI presents...
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SA’s favourite LAN raises the bar
The NAG LAN is back at rAge this October, with tickets going on sale on Saturday 28 July 2018 at 09h00, both online and at Computicket outlets. "For the first time ever, gamers will be able to pre-select their preferred experience in three dedicated LAN areas when...
Gemalto helps companies gain data insights
Gemalto today announced the launch of Sentinel Up, an enterprise-grade software update solution for software vendors and device manufacturers. Designed to help businesses improve customer satisfaction and drive business growth, Sentinel Up allows vendors to deliver...
Businesses to prioritise skills for Ramaphosa’s YES initiative
The future of South Africa's youth relies heavily on young people's readiness to enter the job market. The Artisan Training Institute (ATI) takes a critical look at the need for quality skills to ensure the success of Cyril Ramaphosa's new Youth Employment Service...
SARS suffers motion sickness …
A trend of increased delays and frustration with the South African Revenue Service's (SARS') dispute resolution process, are becoming apparent among taxpayers and tax practitioners alike. By Christopher Renwick, attorney at Tax Consulting SA The reasons for this...
Why insurers should embrace the cloud
Even though global insurers are embarking on digital migration projects to cloud environments, it is not happening quickly enough with independent brokerages sitting at an average adoption rate of 44%. Patrick Ashton, managing executive at the SilverBridge Group,...
Effective monitoring can save your UPS
The cornerstone of network reliability and availability, the uninterruptible power supply - or UPS has, for more than three decades, ensured the protection of hardware, software and data for small, medium and large networks all around the globe. While UPSs themselves...
Cryptocurrencies: new form of colonialism or upliftment opportunity?
It is quite clear that we are developing into a society that is completely driven by information and reliant on technology. As we evolve along this path, those that succeed will be those who are able to equip themselves to handle this future by grasping the fact that...
All the winners at Dell EMC Partner Awards
Kathy Gibson reports from Dell EMC Partner Summit in Cape Town - Partners are responsible for 88% of Dell EMC sales in Africa, and a massive 98% in South Africa. This demonstrates the vendor’s commitment to partnering in the region, says Mohammed Amin, vice-president:...
Data protection to the fore
Kathy Gibson is at Dell EMC Partner Summit in Cape Town – In the era of digitalisation, with data becoming more pervasive than ever before, it is key to ensure that data is protected. The problem, says Servaas Venter, DPS sales lead at Dell EMC, is compounded by the...
IoT goes well beyond the things …
Kathy Gibson is at Dell EMC Partner Summit in Cape Town – The Internet of Things (IoT) is about more than connecting things – in fact, it goes well beyond the things themselves. This is the word from Odile Aboumarad, partner pre-sales manager: Middle East, Turkey and...
Junior to Intermediate Full Stack Developer (Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
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Python Developer
Join a forward-thinking team as a Python Developer and shape cutting-edge solutions! Is this you?You are an experienced Python Developer with a solid background in designing robust solutions using frameworks such as Django. You have a strong understanding of...
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Our client is looking for a Senior Project Manager with data centre experience to join their team in Johannesburg, GP. The ideal candidate will take a leadership role in managing data centre construction projects, ensuring successful delivery within scope, budget, and...
Python Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Join a forward-thinking team as a Python Developer and shape cutting-edge solutions! Is this you?You are an experienced Python Developer with a solid background in designing robust solutions using frameworks such as Django. You have a strong understanding of...
Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client is looking for a Senior Project Manager with data centre experience to join their team in Johannesburg, GP. The ideal candidate will take a leadership role in managing data centre construction projects, ensuring successful delivery within scope, budget, and...
Data Analyst
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Data Analyst – Gauteng Centurion
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System Analyst
Our client, a leading provider of supply chain technology and consulting solutions to emerging markets across the globe is seeking skilled systems analysts with a passion for bridging the gap between business and technology teams to create innovative and meaningful...
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System Analyst – Gauteng Randburg
Our client, a leading provider of supply chain technology and consulting solutions to emerging markets across the globe is seeking skilled systems analysts with a passion for bridging the gap between business and technology teams to create innovative and meaningful...
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