Metrics, analytics and reporting top priorities for CFOs
CFOs and finance leaders rate metrics, analytics and reporting as their top focus area for 2025 reflecting an emphasis on delivering insight to improve business performance, according to Gartner. The research group’s latest October 2024 survey of 251 CFOs showed that...
Why SA businesses need to prioritise cybersecurity
Eighty percent of South African businesses say they have experienced a cyberattack in the past year – but only 32% prioritise cybersecurity training among employees – according to new research from Vodacom Business. The company’s latest report, “Cybersecurity as an...
Cloud AI market to hit $647,6bn by 2030
The global cloud AI market size is projected to reach $647,6-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 39,6% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The key factors propelling the growth of the market are the demand for intelligent virtual...
What’s new on the cyberthreat agenda in META?
Artificial intelligence, compromised corporate data on the Darknet, risks carried by deepfakes and critical industry-specific threats are all driving increased cyberthreats in the Middle East and Africa region. "Considering how quickly the threat landscape is...
Smartphone market woes continue with 14,6% decline
Worldwide smartphone shipments declined 14,6% year over year to 268,6-million units in the first quarter of 2023 (1Q23), according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This marks the seventh...
Chinese banks extend lending dominance
Chinese banks extended their dominance as the world's largest lenders in 2022 despite rate hikes and slowing economic growth while their global peers saw declines in balance sheets. This is according to the largest Global Bank Ranking published by S&P Global...
Medusa, Nevada lead the ransomware charge
Data reveals that a total of 167 new ransomware groups were discovered in Q1 2023. BitcoinCasino's financial expert Edith Reads comments: "This is a clear sign of the growth in ransomware activity. Many of these groups are trying to exploit security flaws, especially...
Big drop in Bitcoin trading volume
Historically, April has been one of the strongest months for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, bringing the biggest average monthly returns. However, this year, that wasn't the case. Although Bitcoin topped over $30 400 on 18 April, reaching the highest level since...
Demand for innovation, resilience, security drove European software growth
International Data Corporation (IDC) confirms continued resiliency of the European software market despite economic uncertainty and an unstable socio-political situation. IDC's recently published Worldwide Semiannual Software Tracker showed an overall 15% year-on-year...
Fears that AI could cause a nuclear-level catastrophe
More than one-third of credible AI experts believe that AI will cause a nuclear-level catastrophe within this century, according to data presented by Atlas VPN. The findings are part of Stanford's 2023 Artificial Intelligence Index Report, released in April 2023....
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Demystifying security analytics
Security professionals are dealing with an increasing number of advanced and persistent threats. The reality is that they often cannot assess and respond to these threats effectively and in a timely manner, and are subsequently turning to new technologies to help them...
The opportunity for local presence of global solutions
Things are looking up for local cloud adoption - and home-grown content and services will only increase prospects for vendors and fuel demand in the market. This is the view of Kevin Hall, national sales manager at ICT services and solutions firm Elingo, focused on...
Domino’s Pizza launches the Feast Fixer
Domino's Pizza has added a new tool to their online ordering platform. The Domino's Feast Fixer allows customers to calculate the amount of pizzas required for a group of people and then easily place an order for delivery or collection. "Feast Fixer is pure genius! It...
The true value of IT asset disposition
Should companies use a professional IT asset disposal (ITAD) provider instead of disposing of redundant IT equipment themselves? Local ITAD specialist Xperien says this should be a key consideration and must form part of any IT asset disposition strategy. Most...
Transforming customer experience in retail
From virtual reality dressing rooms and drone deliveries, to iPads in store and targeted mobile advertising, the retail sector is arguably at the forefront of technological innovation. The industry's focus on data driven information with organisations merging the...
Why it’s critical to combat cloud sprawl
Not long ago, cloud was seen as a fad--something for start-ups to take a chance with, but hardly a serious choice for enterprise IT. Now, it's increasingly the preferred method of accessing and delivering technology, writes Brendan McAravey, country manager at Citrix...
Absa launches online self-service investment platform
Absa is pleased to announce the launch of its very own online investment platform, Virtual Investor, which harnesses technology to lower fees to investors. This is an online self-service investment platform that uses artificial intelligence and computer algorithms to...
Building talent, developing tech leaders from within
South African companies are in dire need of skilled and experienced ICT professionals, particularly software developers, coders and data analysts. As a result, for those companies that employ these professionals, staff retention is an ongoing challenge. While many...
Maxwell Technology enters the LTE connectivity space
Paratus Telecommunications South Africa, through its subsidiary Maxwell Technology, has partnered with Rain to provide a range of LTE products called Max-LTE. Customers can expect affordable rates, with speeds of between 20Mbps and 50Mbps. Wireless Business Solutions...
Kaspersky Lab holds cybersecurity activations in schools
Kaspersky Lab, in partnership with Active Education, have embarked on a series of interactive cybersecurity roadshows at selected schools in Johannesburg and Cape Town - aimed at driving top of mind awareness around online safety. The activations, aimed at children...
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ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate should have a strong...
Server Administrator
Main Outputs and Responsibilities for this position: Requirements Knowledge and Skills Formal Education National Diploma in Information TechnologyTechnical/Legal Certification VMWare Vsphere 8MCSE 2016Exchange 2019AzureAWSExperience 6 years' experience in an IT...
Full Stack Java Developer (Senior)
Full Stack Java Developer (Senior)AWS ALB, ECS, RDSGitHub and GitHub ActionsOpenSearchGrafana stack (including visualisation, Loki, Tempo, Mimir, Prometheus)KafkaTechnical: Java 17+, J2E, Junit, SQL Queries and optimisation, JAX-RS, JPA, JTA, ORM, Flyway, Angular 16+,...
Senior Laravel Developer
SENIOR LARAVEL DEVELOPERThis is a contract remote/hybrid OR permanent remote/hybrid role for a Senior VILT Stack Software Developer. The Senior VILT Stack Software Developer will be part of a team responsible for developing and maintaining back-end web applications...
Server Administrator – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Main Outputs and Responsibilities for this position: Requirements Knowledge and Skills Formal Education National Diploma in Information TechnologyTechnical/Legal Certification VMWare Vsphere 8MCSE 2016Exchange 2019AzureAWSExperience 6 years' experience in an IT...
Full Stack Java Developer (Senior) – Gauteng Pretoria
Full Stack Java Developer (Senior)AWS ALB, ECS, RDSGitHub and GitHub ActionsOpenSearchGrafana stack (including visualisation, Loki, Tempo, Mimir, Prometheus)KafkaTechnical: Java 17+, J2E, Junit, SQL Queries and optimisation, JAX-RS, JPA, JTA, ORM, Flyway, Angular 16+,...
Senior Laravel Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Kloof
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Maintain existing systems according to change requests Produce appropriate software programs Debugging of Programs Provide test information to Testers Reporting on progress to the Project Manager or Team Lead Assist with the implementation of changes into the...
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...
Python Software Engineer
Are you a Python wizard? Join our team of automotive innovators!???? We're seeking a Senior Python Software Engineer to shape the future of driving.Build cutting-edge solutions that power our next-gen vehicles.Experience the thrill of driving innovation. Minimum...
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