DeepSeek set to drive changes in AI and energy
It’s not just tech stocks that have been impacted by the popularity of the new DeepSeek AI model, energy stocks are tumbling because the new tool requires a fraction of the computing power of competitors. But Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group says this isn’t a sign of...
Discovery Bank analyses festive spending
Discovery Bank has released an analysis of its client transaction data during December 2024, highlighting interesting festive spend behaviours. Hylton Kallner, CEO of Discovery Bank, comments: “The December holiday period is known as a time of increased spending. So...
Tsunamis could be detected by their rumble in the atmosphere
Triggered by earthquakes, undersea volcanoes, and other Earth-shaking forces, tsunamis can devastate coastal communities. And when it comes to providing advance warning, every second counts. Scientists at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory are testing a novel approach...
New GM for WASPA
The Wireless Application Service Provider's Association (WASPA) has announced the appointment of Noelan Rungasamy as the body's new GM, effective 1 June 2023. Rungasamy takes the baton from long-serving GM, Ilonka Badenhorst, who is leaving WASPA to pursue alternative...
Data centre virtualisation to reach $23,14bn by 2030
The global data centre virtualisation market size is anticipated to reach $23,14-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 16,5% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The requirement for unified and centralised management of data centres and...
Finance leaders urged to embrace AI as an organisational role
To build an AI-driven finance organisation for the future, it will require a combination of technical and business skills that many finance teams do not have today, according to Gartner. "We're seeing a profound shift in how finance teams work based on the...
Global DeFi revenues set to surge
Although the 2022 crypto winter has been especially cold in decentralised finance (DeFi) land, the DeFi industry is set to boom this year, with revenue reaching record highs. According to data presented by BitcoinCasinos.com, global DeFi revenues are expected to jump...
Mobile AI market on track to hit R85bn by 2030
The global mobile artificial intelligence (AI) market is anticipated to reach $84,97-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 26,9% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market growth has been significant in recent years due to several...
Dream job scam targets victims on LinkedIn
Kaspersky experts have warned against a new wave of phishing scams on LinkedIn targeting people in the Middle East, Turkiye, Africa (META) region, with the promise of a dream job. Cybercriminals posing as HR managers from high end fashion brands are luring victims to...
Shipping faces new safety challenges
Shipping transports around 90% of world trade onboard different vessels so maritime safety is critical. Improvements have been significant over the past decade, culminating in the sector reporting a record low number of large ships lost over the past year. However, a...
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SilverBridge drives technology innovation
SilverBridge has concluded the second year of its Awesome Projects campaign rewarding innovative thinking by its employees. Such has been the quality of entrants that it will be implementing most project submissions as solutions in the organisation. "As one of the...
True Cloud for carrier-neutral service providers
As adoption and use of public cloud services accelerates, carrier-neutral service providers have moved quickly to create new offerings that benefit hybrid cloud scenarios. This is according to James Thomason, chief technology officer of HyperGrid, who says:...
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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Lexmark unveils new range of laser printers
Lexmark International has announced the launch of its new four-year guarantee SMB line. Nathan Nayagar, MD of Lexmark South Africa and English speaking Africa, says: "Our newest line of printers helps small and medium companies compete in a big business world. This...
Protect your system from ransomware
Another round of ransomware assault has just hit over 2,000 global targets, including Danish shipping company Maersk, US pharmaceutical company Merck, and many private and public institutions in Ukraine. Unlike WannaCry attack that hit seven weeks ago, the latest...
The unstoppable rise of the public cloud
The International Data Corporation (IDC) forecasts that more than 80% of IT organisations will be committed to hybrid cloud architectures by the end of this year, vastly driving the rate and pace of change in organisations. In addition, its analysts predict that by...
TFG collaborates for e-commerce value
The Foschini Group (TFG) E-commerce says collaborating with agile online retail partners like Travelstart, SA Florist and Cybercellar is pivotal to future success, by inspiring customers, driving social engagement and generating revenue. "Our recent collaboration with...
Metacom to provide communications for Lewis Stores
Lewis Stores has selected Metacom as its exclusive South African communications service provider. The retailer has a South African footprint of more than 645 stores nationwide with a further 116 stores in Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland, which Metacom has...
SAP Authorisations Consultant 0951 – Gauteng Centurion
Our client in the automobile industry is looking for a SAP Authorisations Consultant (Advanced)Product / Feature Team Information (if applicable)SAP Enabling Services (FICORA)ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:· Minimum 3 years' experience years' experience SAP...
Data Engineer
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)
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...
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