Meme coin started as a joke is biggest winner
Meme coins may have started as jokes, but their explosive growth over the past years proves they are anything but trivial. Although still considered speculative and risky, these digital assets have surged in popularity, fueled by their devoted online communities....
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...
AARTO ready to roll
The Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) is now ready to roll-out the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act 46 of 1998 (AARTO) Act and the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Amendment Act 4 of 2019, after the Constitutional...
Ramaphosa opens Huawei Innovation Centre
President Cyril Ramaphosa today officially opened the Huawei Innovation Centre in Woodmead yesterday (13 July 2023). President Ramaphosa said that facilities like this innovation centre, along with the adoption of a range of cutting-edge technologies being pioneered...
How to prevent rooftop solar fires
Kathy Gibson reports - Rooftop solar has become the most in-demand solution for South African households and businesses - but there are many challenges in installing and maintaining these systems, which require a high level of skill to counter. Prinaven Naidoo, solar...
The challenges faced in transitioning to green transport
Despite policy support and some green energy initiatives, there is still much work to be done by South African authorities to successfully support the country's transition to green energy technologies and sustainable mobility. This is one of the key messages from a...
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,...
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DSG wins at 2017 BPESA Contact Centre Awards
On-demand customer experience and digital solutions company, DSG, has celebrated adding yet another contact centre award to its pedigree, having won The Best Technology Innovation and Best Use of Social Media in a Contact Centre and being nominated second for Best...
Networking app for entrepreneurs
The KnektMe app makes business networking easier in South Africa. This free solution provides business professionals with information on potentially valuable connections in close vicinity. The app will scan for other KnektMe users in close proximity, using a device's...
Hacking humans
The easiest way to hack into a network is by exploiting the one vulnerability most often left unpatched -- human nature, according to Michael Ferendinos, enterprise risk business unit head at Aon South Africa and Rudi Dicks, senior cyber consultant at BDO Forensics...
The risks of allowing smartphones at the bank …
Employees aren't just bringing their devices into work -- they're living on them. Checking one's phone is the first and last thing many do every day. With smartphones becoming constant companions, hackers are seeking every avenue available to break into them. The...
Ingesting data into Couchbase using Streamsets
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Importance of business networking
The digital revolution and the move towards an always-on life has ensured that people are more connected than ever, both personally as well as professionally. Lyndy van den Barselaar, MD of ManpowerGroup South Africa, states that this has changed the way people...
Deep learning is changing the way we live
Analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) and big data -- these conversations are no longer complete without the term "deep learning", a powerful phrase that is increasingly becoming part of the business vocabulary as it recognises life-changing advantages. Brendan...
Mission-critical myths about DDoS attacks
Bryan Hamman, Arbor Network's territory manager for sub-Saharan Africa, examines whether these "myths" are fact or fiction. For anyone in 'denial' about the power of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks in South Africa - attempts to exhaust the resources...
A new way of looking at business productivity
Business productivity solutions have evolved significantly in recent years. Even in South Africa, workflow is taken more seriously than in the past when the cost and effort did not justify any value derived from it. But thanks to the arrival of cloud-based...
Small businesses must become truly entrepreneurial
Changing mindsets, adding value and seeking knowledge drives business in tough times, say experts at Small Business Expo and #BuyaBusiness Expo taking place at the TicketPro Dome until Saturday. Too many would-be entrepreneurs are the architects of their own business...
Business Analyst (Intermediate) 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...
Test Analyst
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Java Developer (Senior) 2273
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SAP Systems Analyst (MM / Inventory Management) (CH1060)
Our client in the banking industry is looking for a SAP Systems Analyst with Materials Management (MM Module) and Inventory Management experience to join their team.The purpose of the role is to deliver functional expertise in SAP MM processes, including...
Senior Data Engineer at Datonomy Solutions
We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to support and manage BI analytics solutions. In this role, you should have a background in data and business intelligence. You should be analytical; an excellent communicator and a problem-solving aptitude is needed in this...
Test Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Our client Based in Cape Town is seeking a dynamic Test Analyst to play a critical role in shaping the future of their data services and business strategy. Work in a dynamic environment and on exciting projects allowing you to grow your skills to the next level!...
Java Developer (Senior) 2273 – Gauteng Pretoria
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SAP Systems Analyst (MM / Inventory Management) (CH1060) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
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Senior Data Engineer at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
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Software Developer (Junior / Grad) at Parvana Recruitment
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