Crypto assets force tax systems to review their policies

The rapid rise of crypto assets is forcing tax systems to ponder if rules designed for a traditional economy can keep pace with technologies that are redefining how value is created, owned and exchanged, Professor Shaun Parsons has told attendees at a University of...

CEOs want to ramp up their AI spending as FOMO kicks on

AI is exceeding most CEOs’ expectations and their optimism is growing. Cisco’s latest study shows that 67% now worry they’re underinvesting in the technology — up from 57% last year — with nearly two thirds (64%) of those surveyed now seeing AI adoption as mandatory...

Women face higher levels of burnout as stress levels climb

South African employers are facing a growing workforce resilience challenge as new data reveals that women are increasingly bearing the burden of workplace stress, burnout and mental health crises. A comprehensive analysis by Lyra Southern Africa of 67 419 Employee...

SA companies are shunning public cloud for AI workloads

South African organisations are shifting AI workloads out of the public cloud faster than their counterparts anywhere else in the world, according to new global research commissioned by Cloudera. The Great AI Re-Architecture Survey, conducted by Wakefield Research...

Spend on edge computing to approach $380bn

Global spending on edge computing solutions accounts for nearly $261-billion in 2025 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13,8%, reaching $380-billion by 2028. This is according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) forecast...

New entrant Smart Hands Africa bridges skills gap with ITArmi JV

IT industry veteran Anton Jacobsz has launched a new IT services company, Smart Hands Africa, to meet rising demand for skilled IT professionals across the African continent. As part of its establishment, Smart Hands Africa has also announced a strategic joint venture...

Google reinforces already strong GenAI portfolio

Google continues to impress with the latest round of "Duet AI for Google Workspace" features unveiled at Google Cloud Next '23; however, vague rollout timelines stole some thunder from the announcements, according to research conducted by GlobalData. Gregg Willsky,...

Offshore wind industry poised for growth

The potential of offshore wind as a viable source of clean power for the energy transition is indisputable. Investment in the sector is growing rapidly around the world, the power capacity of installations is ramping up, and technological innovations are proliferating...

Kaspersky reveals suspected supply chain attack targeting Linux

Kaspersky has uncovered a malicious campaign in which an installer of the Free Download Manager software was employed to disseminate a Linux backdoor for at least three years. Researchers discovered that victims were infected when they downloaded the software from the...

Reduce employee fatigue with proactive change management

When managers create a psychologically safe environment for their employees it can have up to a 46% reduction in change fatigue, according to Gartner. Gartner defines the concept of change fatigue as negative employee responses to change, such as apathy, burnout, and...

Last call for local app developers …

The deadline for submissions for the 2023 MTN Business App of the Year Awards is 25 September. MTN Business has hosted the App of the Year Awards for the past 12 years, uncovering and celebrating local technology talent and out-of-the-box thinking that drives...

Cisco to acquire Splunk

Cisco intends to acquire Splunk for $157 per share in cash, representing approximately $28-billion in equity value. When the acquisition closes, Splunk president and CEO Gary Steele will join Cisco's executive leadership team reporting to chair and CEO Chuck Robbins....

Disruptive startups spearhead gaming revolution

The gaming arena is constantly evolving, thanks to the cutting-edge technological trends driven by innovative startups. These entrepreneurial ventures are harnessing the emerging technologies like AI, AR/VR, and smartphones to pioneer avant-garde business models and...

Investment returning to global tourism sector

Investment in the global tourism cluster has started to bounce back from the lows it touched during the pandemic off the back of the steady recovery of international tourist arrivals, according to a new report jointly produced by UNWTO and fDi (foreign direct...

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Decrypting blockchain and cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrencies are dominating the media. This one has collapsed, that one is on the rise, and a new one is around the corner. Their flavour isn't quite as piquant today as it was yesterday thanks to fraud, an upsurge in Initial Coin Offerings (ICO) and the...

WhoIs: where are you?

In April 2016, the European Union (EU) Parliament approved the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The GDPR will repeal the existing Data Protection Directive in the EU when it comes into force on 25 May 2018. By Somayya Khan, partner at Adams & Adams...

The big six of smart cities

The term smart city is not a new one and, while some examples already exist on the African continent, it is not as widespread as it should be. Urbanisation, economic, social and environmental sustainability requirements are putting increasing pressure on cities'...

Compliance requires an evolved availability approach

Let's face it, data compliance is hardly a new thing. But given the extent at which the reliance of organisations on data has grown in recent years, its level of importance has increased exponentially. Simply put, fall foul of the regulatory environment and the...

Importers must look beyond the VAT hike

Given the challenging economic environment, many have dreaded the recent one percentage point increase of VAT in South Africa. And, while this will have a significant impact on already under pressure households, businesses will not walk away unscathed especially those...

‘Deep learning’ added to anti-exploit solution

The latest iteration of Intercept X, the next generation anti-exploit software developed by the UK-based Sophos Group, features additional defences against scammers, hackers and damaging 'zero-day' attacks. "Intercept X has introduced the concepts of 'deep learning"...

Investing in STEM skills crucial to SA’s development

The basic education sector in South Africa needs to increase the number of institutions that focus on critical subjects such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM). So says Richard Firth, CEO of MIP Holdings, adding that it is crucial for South Africa...

Mauritius Union Group goes web-scale with Nutanix

The Mauritius Union Group (MUA), a financial services company based in Mauritius, recently replaced its core IT infrastructure with the Nutanix Enterprise Cloud OS software, enabling the company to incorporate storage, networking and compute in a single infrastructure...

West Africa outlook is brighter

The economic forecast for Anglophone West Africa is looking brighter, according to analysis by Ecobank's research team in the newly published Anglophone West Africa section of its flagship financial website, AfricaFICC. Nigeria, Africa's largest economy, is at last...

Do’s and don’ts of hiring millennials

Much has been said over the last few years about the millennial workers entering the workplace and how this generation is going to redefine and reshape the workplace of the future. But is this getting organisations in a panic over changing their hiring policies and...

Developer – PYTHON (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Role: Our client develops exciting software using modern tools, techniques and methodologies. Responsibilities: Product design, programming, bug verification, and testing of computer programs for software products and/or customer applications. Researching...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About the Role: As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, analyse processes, and recommend improvements to enhance...

Level 3/4 Technical Support

This role is open in South AfricaPosition: Level 3/4 Technical Support Technician (Remote)Hours: 12:30am - 8:30pm SAST (Monday-Friday)Pay Rate: R23,000 - R27,000 per month (Negotiable based on experience)Role Overview:Are you a seasoned IT professional passionate...

Agile Master (Advanced) – HC 0491 TT – Gauteng Pretoria

Provides active and regular mentorship to other Agile MastersSupports multiple Feature Teams in complex Products/Sub-Products up to Domain levelProvides key insights into the evolution of Agile KPIs in complex Agile teams to improve efficiencies at an organisational...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About the Role: As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, analyse processes, and recommend improvements to enhance...

Level 3/4 Technical Support – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

This role is open in South AfricaPosition: Level 3/4 Technical Support Technician (Remote)Hours: 12:30am - 8:30pm SAST (Monday-Friday)Pay Rate: R23,000 - R27,000 per month (Negotiable based on experience)Role Overview:Are you a seasoned IT professional passionate...

PROJECT MANAGER (SMALL TO MEDIUM MULTIPLE PROJECTS)

Based East Rand. Join large manufacturing, wholesale & retail Group that supplies the local SA market as well as selected African and European markets. In addition to multiple sales & wholesale Branches around South Africa there are many retail outlets where...

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