North American automotive industry faces tariff challenges
The North American automotive industry is bracing for significant disruptions as the U.S. government has announced potential tariffs of up to 25% on imported vehicles from Canada and Mexico, and 10% for vehicles mainland China, while components and EVs already are...
Valentine’s Day scams target gift buyers
With the most romantic holiday of the year approaching, love is in the air – along with online scams and phishing. As couples prepare to celebrate with flowers, love letters and carefully selected gifts, cybercriminals are setting up fake websites, offering perfect...
Global PC shipments still on a downturn
Global PC shipments declined 13,4% YoY during the second quarter of 2023, according to preliminary results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. This was the sixth consecutive quarter of contraction...
Few HR leaders implementing generative AI
Only around 5% of HR leaders report their function has already implemented generative AI, while another 9% reported they are currently conducting generative AI pilots, according to a new survey of 105 HR leaders from Gartner. "More than half of HR leaders surveyed by...
High-effort’ customer service transitions impact CX
Sixty-two percent of customer service channel transitions are "high-effort" for customers, according to Gartner, which adds that less than half of customers who experience a high-effort transition will use self-service again for their next interaction. A Gartner...
Why Threads is a genuine threat to Twitter
With the new Threads social media platform on the rise - destined, some say, to reshape how we communicate, promote brands, and engage with each other - an exciting new era is seemingly underway. "Among the launch of numerous social media platforms over the years,...
Check Point raises security concerns over Google Bard
With the slew of generative AI intelligent platforms emerging, starting with ChatGPT, Check Point Research (CPR ) recently conducted a security analysis of the latest one - Google Bard - and did a comparative analysis vis-à-vis ChatGPT. What the security experts found...
Africa still prone to phishing, but training cuts risk
More than one in three of corporate employees in Africa are vulnerable to phishing attacks and social engineering scams. However, regular training can significantly reduce their chances of falling victim to such cyber threats. This is among the key findings of...
Google Bard launches in Swahili
Google has announced the expansion of Bard, its conversational AI service, to 40 new languages including Swahili - the first African language to be included and 59 new countries and territories. With the expansion, Bard is now available in most of the world, including...
Saphila 2023: it’s a wrap …
Saphila 2023 wrapped up today after three days of conferencing and networking. The biennial African SAP User Group (AFSUG) event has been on hold since 2019, so delegates seized the opportunity to reconnect with their peers for the first time in four years. Kathy...
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Paratus to up African investment
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FinChatBot aims to improve financial services
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Save yourself from hacker headaches
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EcoStruxure offers IoT-enabled plug-and-play
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How to unlock machine learning value
Machine learning is no longer reserved for Hollywood blockbusters and shallow short-term gains, writes says Lorraine Steyn, co-founder and CEO of Khanyisa Real Systems (KRS), who believes it requires genuine interest in its long-term value to unlock the greater good....
Baggage tracking for Istanbul airport
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King Price launches cyber-insurance
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Software Developer (Junior / Grad) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...
Senior IOS Developer
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior iOS Developer to join their mobile development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in iOS application development and a deep understanding of mobile architecture and design. You will be responsible for...
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Senior Java Developer (Remote) (CH1057)
We are seeking an Intermediate Java Developer for our innovative Fintech client in the Western Cape. The company crafts user-friendly online solutions to address real-world challenges, with its flagship product being a revenue management system for financial...
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About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...
Senior IOS Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior iOS Developer to join their mobile development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in iOS application development and a deep understanding of mobile architecture and design. You will be responsible for...
Back End Java Developer (LM) – Gauteng Pretoria
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Senior Java Developer (Remote) (CH1057) – Western Cape Lemoenkloof
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Junior IT Support Technician at HR Options
Your:Formal Education:Relevant degree or diplomaMicrosoft 365 Fundamentals (MS900)Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ900)ITIL V3/4Experience:Minimum of 2 years' experience in a support roleExperience working in Microsoft 365 EnvironmentExperience working in Microsoft...
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