AI-powered cyber threats drain security budgets
New research highlights a stark reality: IT directors at major global firms are preparing for an unprecedented surge in cyber threats driven by AI, machine learning and the Metaverse. As cyber criminals deploy increasingly sophisticated attacks, organizations plan...
GenAI will spur data centre spend in 2025
As a revolution around generative AI (GenAI) looms, investment in data centres is expected to rise dramatically this year as cloud providers dedicate significant financial resources to expanding facilities to support cloud services and AI-driven applications, says...
Inflation, recession, potential default drag US economic outlook down
Last quarter's modest lift in business executives' view of the US economy proved short-lived, with a majority now expressing pessimism about the next 12 months, according to the second-quarter AICPA & CIMA Economic Outlook Survey. The survey polls chief executive...
AR/VR headset shipments slow
Global shipments of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) headsets slowed significantly in the first quarter of 2023 (1Q23) as macroeconomic conditions worsened and the market cooled compared to the pandemic driven highs seen last year. According to new data...
Is this a powerless power minister?
The powers of the new Minister of Energy, as promulgated by President Cyril Ramaphosa, appear to be limited and his areas of responsibility overlap with those of other ministers, writes Jason van der Poel, partner at Webber Wentzel. On 26 May 2023, President Cyril...
Talent emigration now a top risk for SA businesses
By Kathy Gibson - A vast majority of South African business leaders (80%) regard emigration of top talent as a critical risk factor for their businesses. And there's reason for their concern: 55% of qualified young professionals are considering going abroad, according...
Some relief for African consumers expected in 2024
This year will be another tough one for African consumers, but conditions are expected to improve in 2024, according to a forecast by Oxford Economics. This is consistent with the company's view that inflation will ease further in the coming months and that monetary...
PMI ticks down again in May 2023
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) edged down to 49.2 in May 2023 from 49.8 in April. The headline index has now signalled a deterioration in business conditions for four consecutive months. In addition to the downbeat assessment of the...
Weak consumer demand delays smartphone recovery
According to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, global shipments of smartphones will decline 3,2% in 2023, totaling 1,17-billion units for the year. This is a downward revision from the 1,1% decline...
Holy See the most literate country in cybersecurity
Nine of 10 countries demonstrating the best cybersecurity literacy skills are European, while Vatican City (or The Holy See) tops the global ranking, as the National Privacy Test results indicate. With 58 points, South Africa ranks 50th in the global scoreboard....
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Entersekt appoints new senior VP
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New m-commerce solution for all businesses
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SUSE, Supermicro partner on mission-critical solutions
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Jasco debuts Leyard LED MultiTouch Video Wall
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Why CEM will make its mark on business
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Bytes’ SAMRAS solution empowers municipal compliance
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Intact wins InfoWatch distribution rights
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MTN opens up its fibre to the home network
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MICROSOFT AND MIS DEVELOPER (12 MONTHS FIXED-TERM CONTRACT)
Accountable for Analysing system data and create schemas on the Data Warehouse. Extraction, Transformation and Loading (ETL). Desired Skills: Data Analysis SQL Power BI Data warehouse MIS data Python Power Apps C# Desired Work Experience: 2 to 5 years Desired...
Senior back end Developer
Senior Backend Developers and Intermediate Back end developers This position focuses on scaling large systems using a microservice approach. Experience with Linux is advantageous and will complement your expertise in building and managing complex, distributed...
SENIOR MICROSOFT DEVELOPER
Outputs Creatively solving problems in a robust and scalable manner, lead and assist junior developers.Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and efficient execution of projects.Staying abreast of the latest developments in low-code...
Data Engineer – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Engineer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be doing The...
MICROSOFT AND MIS DEVELOPER (12 MONTHS FIXED-TERM CONTRACT) – Gauteng Sandown
Accountable for Analysing system data and create schemas on the Data Warehouse. Extraction, Transformation and Loading (ETL). Desired Skills: Data Analysis SQL Power BI Data warehouse MIS data Python Power Apps C# Desired Work Experience: 2 to 5 years Desired...
Senior back end Developer – Gauteng Bedford
Senior Backend Developers and Intermediate Back end developers This position focuses on scaling large systems using a microservice approach. Experience with Linux is advantageous and will complement your expertise in building and managing complex, distributed...
SENIOR MICROSOFT DEVELOPER – Gauteng Rivonia
Outputs Creatively solving problems in a robust and scalable manner, lead and assist junior developers.Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and efficient execution of projects.Staying abreast of the latest developments in low-code...
Business Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre
Job Purpose: To elicit business requirements from business community. Support analysis and design of business processes in accordance with business requirements to support business objectives.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Identify, investigate and analyse problems faced by...
Senior Python Engineer
This role can be fully remote. Our client makes online commerce and digital payment acceptance easier and more accessible across all Africa. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, we work with small and largemerchants to provide a complete toolkit to accept, manage and...
Low Code Developer (JHB)
ENVIRONMENT:A global Logistics & Forwarding company seeks a highly meticulous Low Code Developer with exceptional UI/UX design skills and a strong understanding of Backend development to join its team. The role will entail a combination of SQL queries, Backend...
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