Legal sector urged to focus on AI
According to the International Bar Association's (IBA) Future of Legal Services Commission (FLSC), artificial intelligence (AI) is a crucial topic that the legal profession needs to focus on more in the short-term. However, research undertaken by the FLSC reveals that...
CFOs plan to boost tech budgets
Despite ongoing economic and geopolitical disruption, chief financial officers (CFOs) are planning significant technology budget increases, viewing digital investments as crucial for growth and efficiency, according to Gartner. A Gartner survey of 301 CFOs and other...
Talent shortages, better CX drive enterprise software investments
The European enterprise software market grew by 13,1% year on year in 2022 despite economic turbulence and global instability, according to the Software Semiannual Tracker H2 2022 by International Data Corporation (IDC). This represented the highest growth in the past...
Generative AI turns to the dark side
The dark side of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has reared its head: WormGPT is a new black hat-based tool launched by cybercriminals to help with social engineering and business email compromise (BEC) attacks. The tool is readily available for download and...
First-generation iPhone sells for $190k
When Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced the first iPhone in 2007, he said it would reinvent the phone - and it did. The initial phone came with 4Gb of storage, but was quickly superseded by the 8Gb model which launched at the same time. The 4Gb model was discontinued...
These are the cyberthreats menacing SA
Kathy Gibson reports - Cybercriminals are most active on Fridays, which is the most popular day for them to launch attacks in South Africa. This is one of the findings of the latest Trellix threat intelligence report, which analysed trends during the second quarter....
Cybersecurity providers must first protect themselves
In a joint advisory released by cybersecurity agencies across the US, the UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand, managed security service providers (MSSPs) have been warned of a sharp increase in cyber-attacks targeting their systems. The agencies have identified...
Digital education worth $77,23bn by 2028
The global digital education market size is expected to reach $77,23-billion by 2028. The market is anticipated to register a CAGR of 30,5% from 2021 to 2028. The education industry has witnessed a paradigm shift from conventional exam-oriented learning to...
Diameter-supported firewalls key to protecting $58bn business SMS market
Operators' revenue from SMS business messaging will reach $58-billion by 2027; rising from $46-billion in 2023. However, a Juniper research report has highlighted Diameter protocols as critical to protecting this 30% revenue growth. The Diameter protocol supports...
Most crypto workers are in the US
The US dominates the global crypto workspace by nearly 30%. As of July 2023, over 190 000 people hold down crypto jobs. Edith Reads, financial analyst at BitcoinCasinos.com, comments: "The crypto workspace is expanding quickly, providing significant income for the...
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Digital solutions key in business-to-business credit
Business-to-business transactions are becoming increasingly competitive and digitalisation is placing greater pressure on businesses to grant credit effectively and quickly to remain ahead of the competition, writes Keith Wardell, commercial strategy drector of...
Fall Creators Update, new headsets
Microsoft has launched the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update and Windows Mixed Reality headsets and experiences. From the initial launch of Windows 10, Microsoft has been on a mission to empower the creator in all of us and believes in the fundamental human need to...
EMEA’s top 50 cloud innovators named
The top 50 EMEA businesses innovating in the cloud have today been recognised in a new industry report. Spearheaded by thought-leadership innovators HotTopics.ht and sponsored by application security and cloud experts F5 Networks, the Top 50 EMEA Cloud Climbers Report...
Face the challenge or pay the price
Every organisation will have to confront the challenges associated with IT Asset Disposal (ITAD) at some point, rather sooner than later. If company assets are found in the wrong place or found with company data, the directors will have to pay a hefty price. When...
Hitachi Vantara enables always-on availability
Hitachi Vantara, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, has introduced the latest version of its specialised data recovery platform, Hitachi Data Instance Director (HDID) v6, which significantly modernises IT environments and how data is protected. This newest version...
Choosing a fibre provider has become easier
As access to the Internet becomes increasingly important, consumers are left trying to get to grips with which service provider to select. With a legacy of poor service and high costs, South Africa is finally starting to open up and offer reliable and affordable fibre...
EasyEquities, Satrix win at African FinTech Awards
EasyEquities and Satrix hae once again received the overall award for Best African FinTech Company 2017 at the Finance Indaba Africa in Johannesburg last week. The award was shared with ThisIsMe, an identity verification and due diligence platform. The African FinTech...
Home emergency? There’s an app for that …
When a home emergency occurs, such as a burst geyser, flooding or an electrical problem, most people reach for their phone to search for the contact number of the nearest emergency provider to help them out quickly. Europ Assistance South Africa (EASA) has made this...
Master Print partners for growth
Master Print, based in Florida on the West Rand, recently installed a Xerox Versant 80 digital colour production press to replace an ageing Xerox 700 press. Ordered from Xerox Business Partner XBC-IT, the Versant 80 was the third successive Xerox press installed by...
CA brings Automic products to SA
Following the acquisition of Automic by CA Technologies earlier this year, CA Southern Africa has announced that the company's products are now available in the South African market. Automic is a global leader in business automation with more than 2 000 clients...
Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:This specialized solar consultancy is committed to facilitating the procurement of renewable energy and energy storage systems, whether through financing options or direct capital investment, with a focus on maximizing efficiency and minimizing risk for...
Carpentry – Design and Project Manager at Square 1 Recruitment – Gauteng Fontainebleau
Our client, a growing carpentry and cabinetry business is expanding due to high demand of their products! They are looking for a design and project manager who has at least 2 years' experience in technical designing of carpentry and cabinetry products. The role will...
IT Administrator at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Gauteng
About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with over 500 employees. They are a diverse team of brilliant knowledge workers. The best and brightest engineers, developers and specialists within finance, HR,...
Systems Administrator
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a System Administrator to maintain, upgrade and manage our internal systems.Resourcefulness is a necessary skill in this role. You should be able to diagnose and resolve problems quickly. You should also have the patience to...
Senior Software Developer (C#.NET) (CH1071)
Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a skilled Senior Software Developer to join their diverse team of C# developers. We are looking for an individual that takes pride in what they do, is customer focused and takes ownership and...
Senior Data Analyst
Our client is looking for someone who is passionate about Data, open to learn and ready to contribute to a strong team environment. The successful candidate will turn data into information, information into insight and insight into business decisions.The Data Analyst...
Systems Administrator – Remote Remote
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a System Administrator to maintain, upgrade and manage our internal systems.Resourcefulness is a necessary skill in this role. You should be able to diagnose and resolve problems quickly. You should also have the patience to...
Senior Software Developer (C#.NET) (CH1071) – Western Cape Kuils River
Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a skilled Senior Software Developer to join their diverse team of C# developers. We are looking for an individual that takes pride in what they do, is customer focused and takes ownership and...
Senior Data Analyst – Remote Remote
Our client is looking for someone who is passionate about Data, open to learn and ready to contribute to a strong team environment. The successful candidate will turn data into information, information into insight and insight into business decisions.The Data Analyst...
Application Architect
Our client, has a vacant position of Application Architect to join their IT team. The Application Architect will play a pivotal role in designing and overseeing the development of robust, scalable, and secure applications that meet project-specific requirements. This...
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