Biometric security falls to AI-driven fraud

The systems designed to verify identity and secure financial transactions are rapidly becoming the weakest link in the fight against fraud, as new data reveals the scale of AI-driven impersonation across Southern Africa. According to the Smile ID 2026 Digital Identity...

Job requirements evolve as AI economy goes mainstream

Artificial intelligence (AI) exposure among South African professionals has shifted from niche to mainstream. This is one of the findings from the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for March, which includes an analysis of how artificial intelligence (AI) skills are...

Industrial AI moves into physical operations

AI is now delivering measurable operational benefits in use cases such as process automation, automated quality inspection, predictive maintenance, logistics, and energy forecasting says the latest Cisco State of Industrial AI Report. However, many organisations are...

Gen Z is more resentful of AI as adoption stagnates

Gen Z is growing increasingly angry about the role of artificial intelligence in their lives. A new Gallup survey by the Walton Family Foundation and GSV Ventures shows that a generation once seen as AI’s early adopters is now sounding the alarm on its risks,...

AI facial filters could change who we find attractive

We can use them to alter lighting, smooth out our complexion and even change our hair colour, but now researchers have found that artificial intelligence (AI) facial filters, when used in real time, could even have the power to influence who we are attracted to. A new...

Google increases investment in African AI skills

Google has announced it will provide $5,8-million in Google.org funding to support foundational AI and cybersecurity training this year across Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa. According to Google president: EMEA Matt Brittin, the funding will support organisations...

Tourism on track for a full recovery

International tourism is well on its way to returning to pre-pandemic levels, with twice as many people travelling during the first quarter of 2023 than in the same period of 2022. The second UNWTO World Tourism Barometer of the year shows that the sector's swift...

Businesses see banking strains, credit crunch as key risks

The latest survey from Oxford Economics on business risk perceptions suggests banking system strains and tightened credit supply now pose the greatest threats to the global economy. Respondents perceive a one-in-three chance of a full-blown financial crisis comparable...

Investors turn to SA amid mineral diversification efforts

As global players make strides towards transitioning to a cleaner energy future, demand for critical minerals - which are essential for the production of lithium-ion batteries and associated technologies behind solar and wind components and renewable power systems -...

Consumers are spending more on groceries and eating out

FNB's card data shows that individual customers are spending more of their income on groceries and entertainment, which includes out-of-home experiences such as eating out. Today, groceries account for 28% of customer spend, compared to 27% last year, and...

SA scientists to jet off to Dallas for Regeneron ISEF

A group of six young scientists from South Africa will travel to Dallas, Texas to showcase their scientific brilliance on the global stage at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). They all won the opportunity to represent the country...

Beware scammers feeding on Africa’s crypto craze

Cryptocurrency has become incredibly popular in Africa and, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), transactions hit $20-billion a month from as early as 2021. But its popularity as an alternative route to financial stability, investments, and payments has...

FNB on the hunt for young entrepreneurs

Entries for the second year of the FNB Youth Start-up Accelerator (YSA) programme - in partnership with Fetola - are now open. The programme provides mentorship, training, and support to young, committed, first-time entrepreneurs. The YSA programme is a fresh,...

Structured data management still driving enterprise storage market

Structured databases/data management continued driving the largest share of enterprise IT infrastructure spending in the second half of 2022 (2H22), says International Data Corporation (IDC), which adds that organisations spent $7,6-billion on compute and storage...

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Migrating to the planet of the apps

Let's go back in time, say 20 years. The phone in hand is most likely a Nokia 6110. Staring intently at the screen with a resolution no higher than 240 x 320 pixels, a whole lot of Generation Xers are fascinated by the game du jour: 'Snake'. Addictive in its...

Use Computer Security Day to strengthen resilience

All organisations should use Computer Security Day on 30 November 2017 as an opportunity to improve their ability to recover from disaster. This is according to Padma Naidoo, head: advisory services at ContinuitySA, who adds: "Computer Security Day was inaugurated in...

IoT drives business for the telco sector

The Internet of Things (IoT) started as a great marketing buzzword with the promise of business benefits and new services, much like cloud. In fact, the concept of connected edge peripherals, has been around for quite some time now, albeit mostly on a private network...

Secure the enterprise network with AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) often throws up visions of a futuristic Earth, where self-aware robots are programmed to be ethical in their behaviour and protect human lives at all costs, writes Pieter Engelbrecht, business unit manager for HPE Aruba. It's clear that an...

Li-ion UPS batteries offer lower TCO

Schneider Electric aims to capitalise on its first-to-market advantage in lithium-ion (li-ion) batteries, as Bloomberg predicts big gains in data centre UPS systems. "Key to this growth is the lower total cost of ownership," explains Riaan de Leeuw, vice-president: IT...

Fuel finance decisions with data intelligence

As the world delves ever deeper into the Fourth Industrial Revolution, modern enterprises are forced to evolve their operational practices. With this digital transformation comes an onslaught of information, resulting in massive datasets and the responsibility to...

Free online courses from Cisco

Cisco has released seven free, self-enrol online courses to help South Africans to develop their digital skills, and has pledged to train an additional 100 000 students by 2020. Underpinned by the Cisco Networking Academy, which celebrates its 20th year in South...

Africa is not a data desert

The data age has opened up a world of renewed understanding in the ways we live and work, providing insights that hold the potential to improve lives for billions around the globe, writes Ben Leo, CEO of Fraym. The ability to collect and process vast numbers of data...

Cybersecurity is everyone’s business

The future of work very much revolves around the future of security, writes Brendan McAravey, country manager of Citrix South Africa. New ways of working offer exciting opportunities to boost employee productivity, creativity, and engagement, but they can't come at...

Focus on employees’ mental health

Heidi Duvenage, head of Sage Talent Solutions, believes that keeping an eye on mental health will help companies to have happy employees. There's a feed on Bored Panda showcasing photos that prove that depression "has no face". Hundreds of seemingly "ordinary" people...

Senior Software Engineer – Western Cape Stellenbosch

ENVIRONMENT:A full-service digital agency based in Reading, UK, The Hague, Netherlands and Stellenbosch, South Africa who strategizes, designs, and develops digital solutions for the private and public sectors is seeking to employ a Senior Software Engineer who will...

Intermediate Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Hire Resolve's Client is excited to announce an opening for an Intermediate Software Developer. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work on innovative software solutions in a dynamic environment. As part of a collaborative team, you'll be involved in the full...

Data Scientist (Credit Risk)

Established credit and financial services division of leading retail group seeks a skilled Data Scientist.An established credit and financial services division of leading retail group seeks a skilled Data Scientist. The candidate must have Completed BSc Honours...

Systems Analyst I Contract at IQbusiness

IQbusiness is a leading management consulting firm. Our Innovative Analysis Team is seeking experienced Systems Analysts for a contract opportunity with a strong background in technical analysis and a proven track record in delivering successful projects within the...

Solution Developer

ENVIRONMENT:A leading company in the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) sector is offering an exciting opportunity for a Solution Developer to join their team. Your responsibilities will include coding, testing, and troubleshooting programs using the appropriate...

Data Scientist (Credit Risk) – Remote Remote

Established credit and financial services division of leading retail group seeks a skilled Data Scientist.An established credit and financial services division of leading retail group seeks a skilled Data Scientist. The candidate must have Completed BSc Honours...

Systems Analyst I Contract at IQbusiness – Gauteng Johannesburg

IQbusiness is a leading management consulting firm. Our Innovative Analysis Team is seeking experienced Systems Analysts for a contract opportunity with a strong background in technical analysis and a proven track record in delivering successful projects within the...

Solution Developer – Gauteng Centurion

ENVIRONMENT:A leading company in the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) sector is offering an exciting opportunity for a Solution Developer to join their team. Your responsibilities will include coding, testing, and troubleshooting programs using the appropriate...

Software Developer – Java / Spring Boot 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....

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