Free file conversion tools carry malware risks
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Airline passenger demand increases
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 10% compared to January 2024. Total capacity, measured in...
Bribery and corruption concerns fuel regtech AI
The total number of Know Your Patient (KYC) checks for banking conducted using AI will reach almost 175-million globally by 2028 - up from just over 23-million in 2023 - according to fintech experts Juniper Research. The demand for regtech solutions is increasing...
Software set to take a ‘big bite’ out of enterprise networking spend
There is robust appetite for a new generation of software- and services-centric secure distributed cloud networking solutions to service the modern distributed enterprise. So much so, in fact, that Dell'Oro's new distributed cloud networking Advanced Research Report...
Intel, Synopsys expand partnership
Intel and Synopsys have entered into a definitive agreement to expand the companies’ long-standing IP (intellectual property) and EDA (electronic design automation) strategic partnership with the development of a portfolio of IP on Intel 3 and Intel 18A for Intel’s...
Collaboration, productivity key for SA workers
Kathy Gibson reports - A surprising majority of South African workers have gone back to the office full-time. That is one of the headline findings from a new study on collaboration and productivity in the South African enterprise in 2023, conducted by World Wide Worx...
IT leaders optimistic about AI transformation, ramp up investments
A new AMD survey of global IT leaders has found that three in four of them are optimistic about the potential benefits of AI -- from increased employee efficiency to automated cybersecurity solutions -- and more than two in three are increasing investments in AI...
Cyberthreats loom large at major sporting events
Based on its learnings and telemetry from delivering cybersecurity support to critical infrastructure facilities during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Microsoft's latest Cyber Signals report highlights threats to large venues, sporting and entertainment events....
Fabricated data leaks are just as destructive
Cyber threats continue to evolve, bringing new challenges for global businesses. Kaspersky reveals an emerging threat landscape where cybercriminals are not just conducting real data breaches but are also fabricating data leaks. This tactic has significant...
Open Banking, AI expected to drive credit scoring market
Credit scoring services will grow by 67% to $44-billion by 2028, according to a new study from fintech experts Juniper Research, which says emerging markets will experience the greatest growth. The report says the African & Middle Eastern region will grow by 117%...
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Samsung Uunveils wall-mountable lifestyle soundbar
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Winning app makes shopping easier
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Telecoms, media, tech leaders to meet
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Fortinet demos security for connected cars
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Money-back guarantee from Acer
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Tight budgets requires innovation
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Panasonic celebrates its centenary at CES 2018
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ASUS previews consumer, gaming laptops
At CES 2018, ASUS gave visitors a preview of four new upcoming products: ZenBook 13 (UX331UAL), Vivo AiO V272, Vivo AiO and the ASUS X507 laptop --from its 2018 range of Windows 10 consumer laptops and all-in-one PCs. ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) also unveiled its...
Senior .Net Developer LW
Duties: 6 years experience as a Developer Development:Mobile development Web development Integration development Windows forms development Develop and maintain programs according to requirements Develop and support databases where required Develop process flows and...
Service Desk Agent – Gauteng Midrand
iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused Service Desk Agent to join our dynamic IT support team. In this role, you will serve as the first point of contact for technical support, assisting users...
Senior .Net Developer LW – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Azure Developer
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Scrum Master (Junior) at Parvana Recruitment
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Data Scientist (JHB) – Gauteng Sandton
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Scrum Master (Junior) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
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