The ‘greener side’ of hybrid work models
Businesses that have adopted hybrid working policies have experienced an average drop of 19% in their energy consumption, according to a new survey from Regus parent company IWG. The research, covering more than 500 business leaders and facilities managers, reveals...
Power of ‘aesthetic species’ on social media boosts wildlife conservation
Facebook and Instagram can boost wildlife conservation efforts through public awareness and engagement, according to a new study by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Gabriella Leighton and Dr Laurel Serieys from the Institute for Communities and Wildlife in...
NYU, Nvidia use AI to predict patient readmission
Getting discharged from the hospital is a major milestone for patients -- but sometimes, it's not the end of their road to recovery. Nearly 15% of hospital patients in the US are readmitted within 30 days of their initial discharge, which is often associated with...
Could you spot an AI-powered deepfake?
The use of AI to create voice clones or deepfakes of people talking on video - is gaining ground. While some of the examples are harmless, such as the recent photos of Pope Francis wearing a puffy designer jacket, others pose immense risks to individuals. "Current...
Look out for these common deepfake scenarios
The number of deepfake videos online is increasing at an annual rate of 900% according to the World Economic Forum (WEF). A lot of deepfake fraud cases hit major headlines in the news, with reports relating to harassment, revenge, crypto scams. Kaspersky researchers...
These are the riskiest things employees do
The top 10 risky behaviours that employees have engaged in on their work devices has been revealed by KnowBe4's latest SecurityCoach product. They include: * Entertainment domain/streaming services * Gaming website * Greymail * Adult website * Unauthorized or...
5G subs set to triple
5G continues scaling faster than any previous mobile generation, despite the macroeconomic challenges. Global 5G subscriptions are expected to hit a massive 1,9-billion by the end of the year, according to data presented by SportsLens.com. The explosive growth will...
Global subscription streaming revenue to hit $137bn by 2027
In just five years, the number of people using subscription-based streaming services has nearly doubled, jumping from 610-million in 2017 to 1,16-billion last year. Streaming has taken the home video market by storm and will continue to outgrow other market segments...
Vanishing jobs add to employment crisis
The World Economic Forum estimates that 65% of children entering Grade 1 will work in a job that doesn't exist today. South Africa is already grappling with 32% unemployment but also needs to contend with the possibility of 50% to 70% of current jobs being lost to...
OT gateways open up new entry points for attackers
With IoT connections in sub-Saharan Africa set to double by 2030, cybercriminals have more opportunities than ever to breach networks and systems, with converging IT, Internet of Things (IoT) and OT systems posing a risk to critical infrastructure. Microsoft's recent...
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Is your African business’ payroll ready for GDPR?
The European Union (EU) is about to enforce the most important legislative update to the protection of personal information in our time. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect in May 2018. It's designed to protect the Personally Identifiable...
Ozone adds Exinda for network solutions
Ozone Information Technology Solutions has included Exinda Application Assurance and Visibility as one of its network optimisation solutions. Designed to help network managers and administrators overcome complex network challenges, Exinda reduces network costs and...
Trends that will disrupt African fintech
As digital transformation continues to shift the way we think, live and do business, fintech remains one of the fastest growing and innovating industries, capturing the imagination of both industry and consumers with topics like cryptocurrencies and blockchain...
Security is key to successful 5G rollout
The current expectation is that the first commercial 5G networks will be rolled out in 2020, just two years away. The early adopters will naturally be those countries whose 4G networks are already in place, but there is no doubt that African players are already busy...
Fortinet delivers third-generation network security
Fortinet has announced the evolution of its Security Fabric architecture with the release of FortiOS 6.0, which it claims is the world's most deployed network security operating system. With more than 200 new features and capabilities, enterprises will benefit from...
Benefit from an information landscape audit
The explosive growth of big data means companies can gain greater insights across the entire organisation. Thanks to the real-ime nature of the digital world, decision-makers can more dynamically react to market conditions than in the past. A vital tool, which helps...
Red Hat adds virtualisation to SAP HANA
Red Hat has announced that Red Hat Virtualization now supports the SAP HANA platform, an in-memory data and application development platform for running big data workloads. Red Hat is now able to offer an operating system (Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP HANA) and...
Safe as houses?
Information is an organisation's most valuable asset. To protect that asset, it's no longer viable that security is an external layer of core information management software. Security should be imbedded in the foundation of the software's design. It is integral to the...
Securicom brings Cloudistics to SA
Securicom has brought to South Africa Cloudistics, a cloud software appliance technology. Named "Cool Vendor in Cloud Infrastructure" by Gartner in 2017, Cloudistics delivers a premium private cloud experience. Its software-defined technology natively converges...
VAT shelf price update debacle looms
The increasing VAT amount is having an enormous impact on retailers that use paper price tags - but almost none on retailers that use electronic shelf labels (ESL). Retailers that use paper price tags have to ensure that every single price in their stores changes...
Senior Java and Angular Developer
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Java and Angular Developer to join our development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Java back-end development and Angular front-end development, with a strong understanding of full-stack development...
Java Developer
The fastest Growing IT Company in SA with the most advanced Core Stack available to people in SA is looking for Expert Level Java Developers to join their dynamic team Below Essential and advantage skills ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: Proficient in core Java...
Flutter Developer – Gauteng Centurion
Our client is seeking a passionate and skilled Flutter Developer to join our innovative team! You will be responsible for building and deploying dynamic, high-performance mobile applications across both iOS and Android platforms. If you love solving challenges,...
Senior Java and Angular Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Java and Angular Developer to join our development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Java back-end development and Angular front-end development, with a strong understanding of full-stack development...
Java Developer – Gauteng Menlyn
The fastest Growing IT Company in SA with the most advanced Core Stack available to people in SA is looking for Expert Level Java Developers to join their dynamic team Below Essential and advantage skills ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: Proficient in core Java...
Scrum Master
Enhance team effectiveness Facilitate, teach and coach team practices Implement Agile values and principles Coordinate with other teams in the programme Ensure team engagement for efficiency Remove impediments Facilitate daily meetings, backlog refinement, sprint...
Senior Android Developer
We are looking for a Senior Android Developer to join our mobile development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Android application development and a strong understanding of mobile architecture and design. You will be responsible for the...
Azure/Cloud Systems Engineer (hybrid 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...
Scrum Master – Western Cape Cape Town
Enhance team effectiveness Facilitate, teach and coach team practices Implement Agile values and principles Coordinate with other teams in the programme Ensure team engagement for efficiency Remove impediments Facilitate daily meetings, backlog refinement, sprint...
Senior Android Developer – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
We are looking for a Senior Android Developer to join our mobile development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Android application development and a strong understanding of mobile architecture and design. You will be responsible for the...
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