Financial Ombud looks back on its first year
It’s been one year since the National Financial Ombud Scheme (NFO) was formed from the amalgamation of the Ombudsman for Banking Services (OBS), the Credit Ombud (CO), the Ombudsman for Long-Term Insurance (OLTI), and the Ombudsman for Short-Term Insurance (OSTI)....
AI could help counter money laundering
Using artificial intelligence (AI) technology in anti-money laundering (AML) processes has become critical for financial institutions as they work to comply with regulations and combat financial crime. Even so, a new AML technology study from SAS, featuring...
How to build a responsible AI strategy
Generative AI (GenAI) has captured the imagination of business leaders and IT decisions makers around the world, but organisations need guidance as they begin their adoption journey. Two new International Data Corporation (IDC) reports outline the foundational...
These technologies will transform the digital future of enterprises
Digital humans, satellite communications, tiny ambient IoT, secure computation and autonomic robots are among the technologies that will transform the digital future of organisations, according to Gartner. Nick Jones, distinguished vice-president analyst at Gartner,...
Astronomers reveal cosmic ribbon around rare galaxy
A team of international astronomers, including those from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and Queen's University in Canada, have revealed a galaxy wrapped in a cosmic "ribbon" using a telescope owned and operated by CSIRO, Australia's national science agency....
Three macro trends impacting technology recruiting
There are three macro trends impacting recruiting technology that HR leaders need to address in 2024, according to Gartner, which has just completed its ReimagineHR conference in London. The research group says these macro trends include: * Generative AI hype will...
Major boost for campus switch market in second quarter
Worldwide campus switch sales experienced an impressive surge of nearly 60% in Q2 of 2023, according to Dell'Oro Group, which adds that this is a remarkable achievement given the market's historical mid-to-high single-digit growth rate prior to the pandemic. Cisco...
These are the top threats in SA
A new ChromeLoader campaign named "Shampoo" has been targeting Chrome browser users with malware-laden fake ads, while the communications sector has risen, displacing healthcare, to become the second most impacted industry this year. Specifically for South Africa,...
Joburg SMEs encouraged to expand on the global stage
The Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI), in partnership with the City of Johannesburg, has extended the application deadline for the Exporters Development Programme to 26 September 2023. JCCI CEO Bernadette Zeiler says: "In recognising the remarkable...
Global offline population continues steady decline
The number of people worldwide not connected to the Internet decreased to an estimated 2,6-billion people in 2023, according to the latest data from ITU. The reduction from the estimated 2,7-billion people offline in 2022 leaves 33% of the global population...
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Nokia aims to sell digital health business
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Why banks are using satellite services
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How IoT enables frictionless, automatic services
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HMI software improves operator efficiency
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Kaspersky Password Manager now available
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Westcon-Comstor becomes Microsoft Learning Partner
Westcon-Comstor has been appointed as a global Microsoft Learning Partner, so resellers can now meet their Microsoft training and competency requirements direct from the value-added distributor. The company will now be able to deliver classroom-based Microsoft courses...
IFS eases customer service management
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Quanergy appoints first SA distributor
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2624 ServiceNow ITSM Support Engineer
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