How to ensure AI offers ROI
Kathy Gibson reports – Companies around the world are starting to measure artificial intelligence (AI) projects against real return on investment (ROI). Todd Lieb, vice-president: cloud partnerships at Dell Technologies, explains that AI is accelerating the pace of...
RansomHub rises as ransomware landscape shifts
Ransomware remains the world’s top cyberthreat, according to Check Point Research’s latest security report, with RansomHub quickly emerging as the fastest-growing group operating through Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS). As of September 2024, RansomHub accounted for 19%...
Inflation, recession, potential default drag US economic outlook down
Last quarter's modest lift in business executives' view of the US economy proved short-lived, with a majority now expressing pessimism about the next 12 months, according to the second-quarter AICPA & CIMA Economic Outlook Survey. The survey polls chief executive...
AR/VR headset shipments slow
Global shipments of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) headsets slowed significantly in the first quarter of 2023 (1Q23) as macroeconomic conditions worsened and the market cooled compared to the pandemic driven highs seen last year. According to new data...
Is this a powerless power minister?
The powers of the new Minister of Energy, as promulgated by President Cyril Ramaphosa, appear to be limited and his areas of responsibility overlap with those of other ministers, writes Jason van der Poel, partner at Webber Wentzel. On 26 May 2023, President Cyril...
Talent emigration now a top risk for SA businesses
By Kathy Gibson - A vast majority of South African business leaders (80%) regard emigration of top talent as a critical risk factor for their businesses. And there's reason for their concern: 55% of qualified young professionals are considering going abroad, according...
Some relief for African consumers expected in 2024
This year will be another tough one for African consumers, but conditions are expected to improve in 2024, according to a forecast by Oxford Economics. This is consistent with the company's view that inflation will ease further in the coming months and that monetary...
PMI ticks down again in May 2023
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) edged down to 49.2 in May 2023 from 49.8 in April. The headline index has now signalled a deterioration in business conditions for four consecutive months. In addition to the downbeat assessment of the...
Weak consumer demand delays smartphone recovery
According to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, global shipments of smartphones will decline 3,2% in 2023, totaling 1,17-billion units for the year. This is a downward revision from the 1,1% decline...
Holy See the most literate country in cybersecurity
Nine of 10 countries demonstrating the best cybersecurity literacy skills are European, while Vatican City (or The Holy See) tops the global ranking, as the National Privacy Test results indicate. With 58 points, South Africa ranks 50th in the global scoreboard....
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New payment plans for African phones
PayJoy and specialist mobile distributor, Allied Mobile, are collaborating to bring affordable smartphone payment plans to markets across Africa. Allied Mobile will use PayJoy Checkout, a paperless finance system for customers without access to formal credit, and the...
Personalised insurance must be embraced
Risk pooling is as old as insurance itself. But how will the emergence of personalised premiums, based on individual analysis, gained from data-driven solutions, impact on it? Kelly Preston, data analytics manager at SilverBridge, discusses the evolution happening in...
Cyberattacks: what to do when they happen to you
It’s the call that IT teams dread: an employee is reporting that their PC screen is flashing red, with a message telling them that their files are encrypted and that they need to pay a ransom to get them unscrambled. What should they do next? By Peter Alexander, chief...
Advanced cybersecurity platform from Kaspersky
With digital transformation melting protection perimeters, IT security teams in enterprises are having to deal with the fact that complex threats are already within their network, as illustrated by the 48% of enterprises that believe that their organisation may...
OCF certification for Artik IoT modules
Samsung Electronics has announced Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) 1.3 certification for the Samsung Artik 05x series of modules, the first system-on-module family to be certified using new OCF standards for trust and connectivity for IoT. With the Artik 05x series,...
Staying connected while abroad is a must
As technology continues to become integrated into every part of our lives through digital transformation, being connected at all times is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. Technology now makes it possible for travellers to communicate with those close to them...
Obsidian’s 25th Free Beer session on 8 March
Open solutions technology and services specialist Obsidian Systems has announced that its next 'Free Beer' OS-focused networking session will take place on Thursday, 8 March. The company's Free Beer Sessions is now a recognised value-add institution that brings open...
Develop for the bad guys: DevConf expert
As Africa's youth embrace the development opportunities presented by new technologies and infrastructure, young developers must remain cognizant of the need to build applications with the 'bad guys' in mind. This is according to Nigerian full-stack developer and...
Cloud myths busted
There's so much to think about when you're launching or running your small business, but there's no doubt that building an effective technology solution is key to its success. However, technology evolves quickly -- and chances are that you can't keep track of what's...
Xperien achieves global certification
To comply with international high quality standards and also to enhance its existing service offerings, Xperien has now achieved BSI accreditation. The certification confirms that Xperien operates a Quality Management System (QMS) that complies with requirements of...
Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Looking for a Data Engineer to join a financial services client. The candidate will be required to enable the data lifecycle within EDS and provide good quality data by applying the necessary framework/s and governance to whomever may require it (BI and advanced...
Database Compliance Specialist
Gijima Staffing Solutions is responding to a tender: Are you dedicated to data integrity and compliance? As a Database Compliance Specialist, you will ensure that our databases comply with regulations and industry standards. Your role is crucial in protecting...
Business Intelligence Analyst
Are you a highly analytical problem-solver with a passion for turning data into actionable insights? We are seeking a talented Business Intelligence Analyst with a strong command of SQL, Python, and a track record of delivering high-impact business insights. In this...
Junior NodeJS Developer (contract)
Technology Stack:3 years of solid Development on - Nest JS (Node JS), Angular, Redux, JavaScript, Typescript, HTML, SCSS Interface Technologies REST APIs, Payload: JSON, Cron Jobs, Queuing mechanisms, O-Auth 2 Databases Postgres (version 11 and above), Solid SQL...
Database Compliance Specialist – Gauteng Pretoria
Gijima Staffing Solutions is responding to a tender: Are you dedicated to data integrity and compliance? As a Database Compliance Specialist, you will ensure that our databases comply with regulations and industry standards. Your role is crucial in protecting...
Business Intelligence Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Are you a highly analytical problem-solver with a passion for turning data into actionable insights? We are seeking a talented Business Intelligence Analyst with a strong command of SQL, Python, and a track record of delivering high-impact business insights. In this...
Junior NodeJS Developer (contract) – Gauteng Pretoria
Technology Stack:3 years of solid Development on - Nest JS (Node JS), Angular, Redux, JavaScript, Typescript, HTML, SCSS Interface Technologies REST APIs, Payload: JSON, Cron Jobs, Queuing mechanisms, O-Auth 2 Databases Postgres (version 11 and above), Solid SQL...
Systems Security Specialist
Gijima Staffing Solutions is responding to a tender: Join us as a Systems Security Specialist and play a crucial role in safeguarding our IT systems and data. You will be at the forefront of protecting the digital landscape, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity,...
Financial Analyst Developer (SQL)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Software Solutions Provider specializing in Financial Risk systems seeks the expertise of a Financial Analyst Developer (SQL) to join its Fund Data Services Team where you will conduct new feature analysis and drive development on the platform...
Devops Engineers
Looking for a DevOps Engineer with experience in Azure DevOps, PowerShell and Microsoft Sentinel who can shorten the systems development life cycle and provide continuous delivery with high software quality. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's Degree /...
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