SA consumers are still under pressure
South African consumers remain under financial pressure, spending less and even dipping into savings for everyday expenses. These are among the finding from the new SpendTrend25 report from Discovery Bank and Visa, the third annual collaborative report of South...
DBSA finances SA’s largest wind farm
The first phase of the Overberg Wind Farm project has successfully reached financial close with Red Rocket a renewable energy independent power producer. The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), alongside Absa Bank and Standard Bank, has played a pivotal role...
Big Tech faces multiple hurdles in the pursuit of Gen AI dominance
In a rapidly advancing technology landscape, generative AI (GenAI) stands out as the latest innovation frontier - and leading the charge in this domain are Big Tech (Alphabet (Google), Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft). However, with progress comes challenges, says...
Claims of cyberattack on Israeli power plant debunked
On 8 October, the hacktivist group known as Cyber Av3ngers claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on the Dorad power plant in Israel, showcasing PDF files and documents on their Telegram channel as proof. However, the Israeli authorities have not confirmed the...
Digitalisation top of mind at this year’s Gitex
This year's Gitex Global 2023 saw experts come together to re-evaluate how organisations can thrive in the face of rapid digitalisation. The various events during the week saw the convergence of the best minds and most visionary companies to scrutinise, challenge,...
DarkGate attacks linked to Vietnam-based cybercriminals
WithSecure researchers have tracked attacks using DarkGate malware to an active cluster of cybercriminals operating out of Vietnam. DarkGate is a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that has been used in attacks since at least 2018 and is currently available to cybercriminals...
Crypto wallet downloads drop by one-third
Cryptocurrencies made a serious comeback this year despite the regulatory twists and ups and downs seen in the past months. However, the global interest in apps that allow for cryptocurrency storage continues falling. According to data presented by AltIndex.com,...
Dubai’s vision for a human-centric digital city
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex - Dubai is known as one of the world's most technologically advanced cities, with an impressive array of intelligent and automated features making the city easy to navigate and govern. But, as they say in the classics, you ain't seen...
GenAI: a new solution looking for a problem
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex - Artificial intelligence (AI) is the big buzzword of the day - but it will only be successful when and if organisations use it get value from their data. There is a tremendous amount of noise about AI at the moment, but Joe Reis,...
How to ensure AI is human-centric
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex - In 1996, chess master Garry Kasparov agreed to a match against IBM's Big Blue computer - and lost. In analysing the game, Kasparov came to the conclusion that he hadn't in fact been beaten by a machine but by a human, because it was a...
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Bitco debuts on-premises firewall
National telecommunications service provider BitCo has launched its BitCo Secure product offering. The BitCo Secure On-Premises Firewall is a next-generation firewall service which offers robust network protection against web-based threats through unified threat...
Get your software testing ducks in a row
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Single inbox offers benefits for SMEs
Making the switch to VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) enables small and medium-sized (SME) business owners to realise a host of additional benefits from their new IP-based voice and data communications system, of which cost savings is just one. "Lower...
Epson signs up Intellistor for LabelWorks
Epson has announced that Intellistor will be the sole and official distributor for its LabelWorks range of label printers and consumables. Based in Midrand Johannesburg, Intellistor is a value-added importer and distributor of specialised products and services in...
Employers warned against promotion with improper training
Investing in human capital is necessary to adequately prepare the South African workforce for promotional positions and to fast-track business growth. Yet, according to a 2017 World Economic Forum (WEF) Report titled: The Future of Jobs and Skills in Africa;...
Goal! back of the botnet
By Keiron Shepherd, senior security specialit at F5 Networks, discusses why advanced application security is a match for today's sophisticated cyber-attacks. Hackers across EMEA are warming up for the FIFA World Cup. As all eyes turn to the pitch, they'll be booting...
AYO confirms 30% stake in BTSA
AYO Technology Solutions has confirmed its acquisition of 30% of shares in British Telecommunications South Africa (BTSA). AYO acquired the stake in BTSA from African Equity Empowerment Investments (AEEI). Kevin Hardy, CEO of AYO, comments: "The strategic relationship...
Troye wins Citrix Partner of the Year Award
Troye has won the Citrix SD WAN Partner of the Year 2017 award for the most number of NetScaler SD WAN deals closed on new logos. The annual awards recognise categories such as Partner of the Year, by segment, product and area, as well as other specialty awards....
GreenTest launches in SA
Food safety company Alvarita has launched the world's first portable nitrate and radiation detector in South Africa. GreenTest is a compact, award-wining, device that tests nitrate levels in fruit, vegetables, meat, and water, helping people to quantify their daily...
Four Colour Print invests in Xerox Versant 3100
Commercial print company Four Colour Print has expanded its digital printing capabilities with aart Xerox Versant 3100 press from Bytes Document Solutions' (BDS) authorised service partner XBC-IT. The Versant 3100 is a versatile and highly automated four-colour dry...
Data Implementation Specialist at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Gauteng
About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with over 500+ highly skilled employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing...
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Individuals with post graduate experience, experience in housing developments and project management especially in the civil and building environment will qualify for the role.Responsibilities Include the following: Candidates will need good knowledge of and...
Software Engineer (Snr) at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position. About our client: Headquartered in the USA, our client offers a great remote work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at...
DevOps Engineer at Parvana Recruitment
Client Details:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....
Data Scientist (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....
Project Manager (Qualified) – Gauteng Pretoria
Individuals with post graduate experience, experience in housing developments and project management especially in the civil and building environment will qualify for the role.Responsibilities Include the following: Candidates will need good knowledge of and...
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This is a remote position. About our client: Headquartered in the USA, our client offers a great remote work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at...
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Client Details:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....
Data Scientist (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....
Data Analyst/Insights Specialist at Private Company
Main Purpose of Job: The role will be responsible for analysing internal business and external market data to identify opportunities, gaps, and problems within the organization. This role includes evaluating the performance of the Marketing, Sales and Prescription...
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