AI, security, infrastructure to drive reseller revenue
IT partners around the world are anticipating a transformative wave of AI technology demand that will drive the majority of revenue over the next four to five years. This is among the findings from the new Cisco Global AI Partners Study, titled Bridging the Customer...
Financial services an enduring DDoS target
Financial services organisations in Africa are continuing to fall victim to Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, according to Netscout’s 1H2024 DDoS Threat Intelligence Report (TIR). The report highlights Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa in particular as being...
What the threat of US sanctions means for SA businesses
By Richard Firth - American economist Thomas Sowell once said: "The first lesson of economics is scarcity: There is never enough of anything to fully satisfy all those who want it. The first lesson of politics is to disregard the first lesson of economics." While...
TikTok leaps ahead to challenge social media giants
The "Big Five" social media platforms in South Africa have been shaken up, as TikTok leaps past Instagram into second place, and challenges the dominant social network, Facebook, in several segments. This is one of the key finding of the South African Social Media...
Cyberattacks surge in Kenya, SA, Zambia
The number of cyberattacks on businesses in Kenya, South Africa, and Zambia increased by 76%, according to Liquid C2's latest cyber security report "The Evolving Cyber Security Landscape in Africa 2022". Featuring research, analysis, and findings across the three...
Even pet feeders are used for cybertheft
Kaspersky researchers have examined several popular smart pet feeders available on online marketplaces and have discovered that some of them have vulnerabilities, allowing to secretly spy on victims, steal data including camera and microphone recordings, gain access...
Senior citizens targeted in crypto scams
With cryptocurrency adoption increasing over the years, the number of both attempted and successful crypto scams have simultaneously increased. Similar to many scams, elderly individuals find themselves to be targeted the most - however, with the average elderly...
Massive growth forecast for open banking
The global open banking market size is expected to reach $135,17-billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 27,2% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new study conducted by Grand View Research. The market growth can be attributed to several factors, including enhanced...
AI reveals large-scale images in Peruvian desert
Researchers at Yamagata University in Japan have harnessed AI to uncover four previously unseen geoglyphs -- images on the ground, some as wide as 1 200 feet, made using the land's elements -- in Nazca, a seven-hour drive south of Lima, Peru. The geoglyphs -- a...
Civic ID apps set for growth as governments seek efficiency
A new study from Juniper Research has found that platform revenue from civic identity apps will surpass $17-billion by 2027, rising from $11-billion in 2023 - a growth of 62%. This growth comes as governments look to streamline identity systems, making them easier to...
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Retailers use tech to buck the economy
South African retailers have embraced a considered approach to digitalisation, innovation, and technology adoption to load their arsenal against the fiscal onslaught of a wounded economy. By Hendrik Bredenkamp, MD of NEC XON Retail They are under so much pressure from...
Strategic HR and internal branding
An everyday reality for HR practitioners is that there are resources aplenty, but excellent talent is scarce. Sourcing, attracting and retaining the right talent is an ongoing challenge. The best-of-the-best know they're sought after, so the question is how to attract...
Political certainty to boost Kenya’s GDP
Kenya's GDP growth is projected to increase to 5,7% during the first quarter of 2018. This is according to ICAEW's (the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) latest report. In Economic Insight: Africa Q1 2018, the accountancy and finance body points...
Veeam launches availability orchestrator
Veeam Software has announced the general availability of NEW Veeam Availability Orchestrator, the newest addition to the Veeam Availability Platform, which enables enterprises to ensure business continuity and disaster recovery (BC/DR) compliance. Most DR failures can...
Angola chooses Gemalto payment solution
Gemalto is supplying EMIS (Empresa Interbaricária de Serviços), Angola's domestic payments processor, with a PURE white label payment solution that will enable swift migration to the enhanced security of the EMV "chip and PIN" standard. As a result, millions of...
First Technology first to Cloudamize
First Technology National has become the first IT services company to bring the Cloudamize cloud computing analytics platform to South Africa. The platform gives organisations the automation and in-depth insights to migrate to the public cloud with greater speed, less...
Dell upgrades Wyse virtualisation
Dell has announced updates to its thin client software and operation tools to make it easier than ever for organisations to set-up, manage and scale Dell digital workspace or VDI solutions. The new release includes updates to the highly secure, virus-resistant ThinOS...
Do villains care about biometrics?
Inadequate biometrics systems could be creating a false sense of security in banks, security estates and office blocks, and in effect rolling out a red carpet to criminals. By Marius Coetzee, MD of Ideco. Biometrics-based security devices, in particular fingerprint...
Visibility drives security in transport
Technology is constantly changing the way we do business, improving efficiencies by automating processes to eliminate the possibility of human mistake and transforming industries by empowering organisations with the tools they need to succeed in a digital world. The...
Users set to benefit from 5G
Qualcomm Technologies announced key findings from an extensive 5G network simulation the company has conducted over the past several months. The Qualcomm Technologies' 5G Network Capacity Simulation demonstrated the significant potential of 5G, by yielding...
Technical Scum Master
Job Title: Technical Scum MasterLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (12-month contract)Hybrid Our client is seeking an experienced Technical Scrum Master with a strong background in the banking industry, particularly in Data Competency, Compliance, and Risk....
Intermediate – Senior .Net Developer
Remote working opportunity for a ASP.Net Developer, apply today! Key Requirements Relevant IT qualification advantageous.3+ Years of active development experience in below technologies..NET 8 (version 5+ will be considered)C# ASP.NET WebApi (Entity Framework Core...
Mid Level Developer – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Purpose of the role:Help develop, improve and maintain firmware for their SoC (Raspberry Pi) and microprocessor-based products. Scope includes communication, control and Doppler radar tracking logic. Office based work with rare exceptions. Duties: Well maintained...
Technical Scum Master – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job Title: Technical Scum MasterLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (12-month contract)Hybrid Our client is seeking an experienced Technical Scrum Master with a strong background in the banking industry, particularly in Data Competency, Compliance, and Risk....
Intermediate – Senior .Net Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Remote working opportunity for a ASP.Net Developer, apply today! Key Requirements Relevant IT qualification advantageous.3+ Years of active development experience in below technologies..NET 8 (version 5+ will be considered)C# ASP.NET WebApi (Entity Framework Core...
Agile Product Owner (Data & BI)
ENVIRONMENT:A highly experience Agile Product Owner with a strong background in data & Business Intelligence (BI) work streams, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality products in an Agile environment is sought by a reputable Asset Management Group....
Full Stack Software Developer
As a Full Stack software developer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring seamless data flow within the business. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain robust data pipelines. As a Data Engineer you will be involved in...
Agile Product Owner (Data & BI) – Western Cape Pinelands
ENVIRONMENT:A highly experience Agile Product Owner with a strong background in data & Business Intelligence (BI) work streams, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality products in an Agile environment is sought by a reputable Asset Management Group....
Full Stack Software Developer – Western Cape Stellenbosch
As a Full Stack software developer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring seamless data flow within the business. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain robust data pipelines. As a Data Engineer you will be involved in...
Data Analyst
My client based in Centurion is looking for a self-motivated Data Analyst that can operate independently. This person will be involved in the formulation and execution of the data and reporting strategy, policy and processes. Job Specifications: Formulation and...
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