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...

How data and analytics leaders can scale AI

Through 2025, poor data quality will persist as one of the most frequently mentioned challenges prohibiting advanced analytics such as artificial intelligence (AI) deployment, according to Gartner. Because of this, data and analytics (D&A) leaders must focus on...

SA a top target for cybercrime 

South Africa is the most targeted country in Africa when it comes to infostealer and ransomware attacks, according to ESET’s bi-annual Threat Report. Data and expert insight collected between June and November 2024 reveals that over 40% of ransomware attacks, and just...

Insurance industry under fire as cost-of-living crisis worsens

The world is currently facing one of the harshest economic climates experienced since the 2008 global financial crisis, raising concerns that more people may turn to fraud to address the financial pressure they are experiencing. "Rising inflation and the current war...

Data roaming fraud set to rocket

A new study from Juniper Research has found that losses from global roaming fraud are anticipated to exceed $8-billion by 2028; driven by the increase in bilateral roaming agreements for data-intensive use cases over 5G networks. In turn, it predicts fraudulent data...

Call to end illegal e-waste dumping

The global surge in technology adoption has brought about numerous benefits, but it has also led to a concerning rise in illegal e-waste dumping. This practice not only harms the environment but also poses health risks to communities. The producer responsibility...

Vodacom Western Cape invests R570m

Vodacom Western Cape plans to invest R570-million this financial year into the region's network as part of the company's commitment to building an inclusive digital society. Of this investment, R470-million is allocated to improve the quality, capacity and reach of...

Government urged to extend Social Relief of Distress Grant

To mitigate the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on people living in poverty, government introduced the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant in 2020 - at the onset of the global health emergency - in an effort to support those in need. However, many eligible South...

Huawei, DCDT partner to drive broadband, SMME skills

Huawei South Africa and the Department of Communication and Digital Technologies (DCDT) have launched partnership programmes aimed at enhancing broadband deployment as a foundation for a digital economy and providing digital skills training for SMMEs. They...

Global PC shipments to return to growth in 2024

The road to recovery for personal computers (PCs) has been challenging coming off explosive years in 2020 and 2021, but signs of growth are finally returning. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker,...

Experience is as important as products, services

A good experience is crucial for customers, who rated it higher than the product or service itself. This is among the findings from Salesforce's new State of the Connected Customer report, which shares insights from 14 300 consumers and business buyers across 25...

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Security management must include MFPs

One challenge of comprehensive, unified security is the complexity of it, Carro Ford writes on the Xerox blog. Herding cats comes to mind. There are all those endpoints -- multifunction printers (MFPs), mobile and networked devices, documents, and the users...

Decision Inc transforms NPO systems

Decision Inc has completed the implementation of its Adaptive Insights solution at international non-profit organisation (NPO) mothers2mothers to enable it to become more efficient with its project management and donor approach. mothers2mothers is an international...

Stop exploiting Day Zero crisis

Rather than taking advantage of the Day Zero crisis, companies should assist by providing affordable solutions. This is the word from Alto Africa, which has challenged other companies to step up and "do the right thing" by helping others. In an effort to support local...

Multivariate testing for your customer journey

Measurement and testing is rapidly becoming a standard requirement; however it is meaningless if we don't understand how to apply the results of this testing or measurement and all we end up with is raw data without any meaningful application of it. By Jason Steele,...

Focus on data compliance

Data compliance is an important facet of any business today. For insurers who rely on customer data for product distribution and innovative development of better solutions, meeting the requirements of this regulation is critical. Angelique Strumpher, Administration...

The new ISO 31000 keeps risk management simple

Damage to reputation or brand, cyber crime, political risk and terrorism are some of the risks that private and public organisations of all types and sizes around the world must face with increasing frequency. The latest version of ISO 31000 has just been unveiled to...

Data centre management in a time of drought

Data centres are utility-hungry installations that require always-on supplies of power and cooling. This means electricity -- possibly as much as 2% of the world's energy - and often, it means water. As our demand for data, and the infrastructure in which to store it,...

LG launches smartphone AI

LG Electronics (LG) will introduce the first of a suite of AI technologies for its smartphones at this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The new technology will be featured in the 2018 version of the flagship LG V30. LG spent more than a year researching how...

SUSE expands AWS collaboration

SUSE has announced the expansion of its relationship with Amazon Web Services (AWS), which allows AWS to resell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications directly on AWS Marketplace. AWS customers running SAP workloads on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP...

WiFi brand GConnect under new management.

Exmile Technologies has purchased the going concern of Wireless G, that has been under business rescue since August 2015, based on a revised and approved business rescue plan. Exmile Technologies is owned by its management team: Jan van der Nest (CEO), Henk Badenhorst...

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Are you an experienced Database Administrator with a passion for high-performance solutions? Do you thrive in a dynamic financial services environment? We have a fantastic opportunity for you! Location: Constantia, Cape TownEmployment: Permanent, Immediate...

Junior IT Administrator (Professional IT Services)

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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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Business & System Analyst

If you are a Business Analyst looking for a new opportunity, this could be for you! Apply today! Key Requirements Tertiary qualification (e.g Degree and/ or Post Graduate degree)Qualification in Salesforce Administration and/ or business analysis (e.g. certificate or...

Test Analyst (Senior) 0629 – Gauteng Pretoria

Test Analyst ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:- 3 - 5 years' experience in Testing (Manual and Automated testing)- 3 – 5 years' Test Automation experience- Experience with Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence, X- Ray, BitBucket)- Any additional responsibilities assigned in...

Business & System Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region

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