SA users tread a minefield of security, privacy threats
South African users experienced more than 32-million cybersecurity threats in 2024, according to new research from NordVPN. The study finds that Internet users should be careful when clicking links that appear to have been sent by big tech companies as there’s a good...
Hybrid working companies more optimistic about growth
Businesses operating in the hybrid model have reported that they are significantly more optimistic about growth in the year ahead than more traditionally focused businesses that require their teams to commute daily. These companies also recognise that hybrid working...
Government failed elderly and young children during Covid
Government failed to aptly support the elderly and young children during the Covid-19 pandemic, a study by the University of Cape Town (UCT) student Juhi Kasan has found. As the world reeled from the direct effects of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021, Kasan started her...
IBM strengthens ties with Meta on AI innovation
Building on its collaboration with Meta on open innovation for AI, IBM plans to host Meta's Llama 2-chat 70 billion parameter model in the watsonx.ai studio - with early access now available to select clients and partners. The move strengthens the relationship between...
How these countries will dominate global roaming
Juniper Research predicts there will be over 1,5-billion inbound roaming connections in 2024, which are expected to rise to 2,4-billion by 2028. The new global report assesses the wholesale roaming landscape across 60 key countries, forecasting the market for five...
BPO market to be worth $525bn by 2030
The global business process outsourcing (BPO) market size is anticipated to reach $525,2-billion by 2030 and expand at a CAGR of 9,4% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. Factors such as the increasing demand for outsourcing services...
Generative AI among top emerging risks for enterprises
The mass availability of generative AI, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google Bard, became a top concern for enterprise risk executives in the second quarter of 2023, according to Gartner. "Generative AI was the second most-frequently named risk in our second quarter...
Pig butchering scams are using AI tools
Sophos has released new findings on CryptoRom scams, a subset of pig butchering (shā zhū pán) schemes designed to trick users of dating apps into making fake cryptocurrency investments. The latest report is "Sha Zhu Pan Scam Uses AI Chat Tool to Target iPhone and...
WhatsApp voice notes can put your company at risk
Using artificial intelligence tools to clone voices has introduced an entirely novel realm of risk for both companies and individuals. Generative AI (genAI) has become a catalyst for change, introducing new ways of doing business, managing data, gathering insights,...
Ransomware detections decline as volume, impact rise
The latest semiannual Global Threat Landscape Report shows that, in the first half of 2023, FortiGuard Labs observed a decline in organisations detecting ransomware, significant activity among advanced persistent threat (APT) groups, a shift in Miter Att&ck...
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Key risk areas for West Africa
As Nigeria exits the recession of 2017, investor sentiment across West Africa is likely to experience uplift in 2018. Still, political uncertainty ahead of Nigeria’s 2019 presidential elections and on-going security concerns are among the key risks for businesses...
Bring memories to life with HP Sprocket
The ultra-portable, palm-sized HP Sprocket Photo Printer is now available from official HP distributor, Drive Control Corporation (DCC). The Sprocket, small enough to fit into a handbag or back pocket, produces vivid 2 x 3-inch (5 x 7.6 centimetre) prints which users...
What’s next for AI?
2017 was a breakout year for artificial intelligence (AI), writes Kriti Sharma, vice-president: AI at Sage. Despite repeated attempts to sensationalise AI over the past year, we have witnessed unprecedented gains in mainstream understanding of AI-driven technologies....
An AI a day …
One of the greatest benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) to humankind is its influence on the medical field. This is according to Anton Jacobs, MD of Networks Unlimited, who says: “Powered by some of the most sophisticated technology, AI is assisting in improving...
Trends in IT and e-commerce
Another interesting year in the IT and e-commerce world has passed and 2018 promises to be even more eventful. Sven Hammar, chief strategy officer of Apica, identified what he thiks will be the three strongest trends in IT and e-commerce next year. GDPR will affect...
Next-level education embraces technology
The technological revolution shows absolutely no signs of abating. Quite the contrary, every aspect of life is being swept along on a trajectory that at times seems futuristic, says Craige Fleischer, Samsung’s director of integrated mobility. One area in which...
Automation and skills development: an unlikely duo
The digital transformation continues to change the way we work – and one of the most commonly known ways is through automation. While the automated economy is often seen as a threat to many of today’s jobs, ManpowerGroup SA’s MD Lyndy van den Barselaar is of the...
Online security resolutions for 2018
Cybersecurity threats will keep getting worse in 2018, experts say. Individual Internet users, as well as businesses, will experience a rising number of breaches, including ransomware attacks, phishing emails or WiFi hacks. NordVPN has put together advice for staying...
Digital trends that will shape 2018
The next wave of digital technologies is on the way, and it promises to change our lives as dramatically as the smartphone did. We’re seeing technologies such as chatbots, augmented reality and video that has transformed the way we use our mobile devices. Ernst...
The safe online shopping guide
Online retailers are gearing up for the biggest shopping day of the year. With more consumers doing their holiday shopping online, additional compute resources and warehouses bulging with inventory ensure that shoppers won’t experience any delays in finding what they...
.Net Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Looking for a exceptional .Net Developer to work on a .NET based desktop application. The candidate will involved in all aspects of development playing a critical role in design, planning, development, and deployment. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's...
SQL & C#.Net Developer (JHB Hybrid)
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SQL & C#.Net Developer (JHB Hybrid) – Gauteng Randburg
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Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
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Senior Python Developer LW
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Senior Python Developer LW – Western Cape Cape Town
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Claris FileMaker Developer (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Milnerton
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Solar PV Project Manager
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