2024 sees rampant ransomware escalation
Ransomware actors ran rampant in 2024 shattering previous records, cementing their place as the most pervasive cyber threat to businesses worldwide. Check Point Software Technologies' External Risk Management research team (formerly CyberInt) has announced the...
JSE kicks off Investment Challenge registrations
Registrations for the Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s (JSE) flagship financial literacy programme, the JSE Investment Challenge, have officially opened. The competition, which has been running successfully for over 50 years, is set to commence on 17 March 2025 and...
EMEA storage market strong in 2022
The negative impact of the war in Ukraine on the macroeconomic situation in Europe did not stop the rapid growth of the enterprise storage systems (ESS) market in the fourth quarter of 2022. On the contrary -- the growing uncertainty in the market and the increase in...
How to spot a job-hunting scam
Even though South Africa's official unemployment rate decreased marginally in the fourth quarter of last year with 169 000 jobs gained in the period, the number of unemployed persons increased by 28 000 to reach 7,8-million. Given the current economic environment,...
These technologies are impacting customer service, support
The technologies with the most current value to service and support organizations are those that support assisted service, according to Gartner. "Today, the most impactful technologies in service are ones that support reps to deliver low-effort, value-enhanced...
Young SA scientists off to the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting
The Council for the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings has selected and announced nine young scientists from South Africa to participate at the 72nd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting dedicated to Physiology/Medicine from 25 to 30 June 2023 in Lindau, Germany. In Lindau's...
Crypto gains less than stocks, but revenue still set to double
The 2022 crypto winter has cooled the US investors' appetite for cryptocurrencies, with most of them finding cryptos riskier and less profitable than the traditional stock market. Nevertheless, the US crypto revenue continues growing and is set to hit new record...
What you can do to improve data quality
Gartner has identified 12 actions to help chief data and analytics officers (CDAOs) and other D&A leaders improve data quality (DQ) to avoid high costs and deliver sustainable value to their organisation. "Data quality issues cost a lot," says Jason Medd, director...
New study aims to help Africans ‘age well’
The life expectancy of people living in sub-Saharan Africa is rising, but it still remains significantly lower than other global regions. However, innovations that could be developed through a new research programme may well raise it more in line with global norms....
SA still well positioned to tap potential
Despite the geographic distance, capacity constraints and logistical difficulties, South African trade to the heavyweights in the Northern Hemisphere has increased over the years and remains a key driver in preserving a positive trade balance. "Regardless of the...
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Pink Elephant adds change management
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Namibian banks embrace digital transformation
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Integrated payment, POS offers 2-second transaction
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Technology adds to human judgement for investment
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Westcon-Comstor is Zebra Distributor of the Year
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SilverBridge drives technology innovation
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True Cloud for carrier-neutral service providers
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Digital Shadows unveils channel program
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Anatomy of a ransomware attack
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SA’s first cause-based online pop-up store
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Senior BI Developer (JHB Hybrid) – Gauteng Rosebank
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Business Analyst Logistics Solutions – Gauteng Germiston
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Senior Network Technician (Wits ThirdStream) – Gauteng Parktown
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Junior Developer at Adapt IT
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Junior Developer at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand
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