Better environmental performance boosts profits, cuts costs
Sustainable practices in business are more than just an ethical responsibility; they make sound financial sense. In their Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management study, researchers from Kyushu University reveal that companies with better...
Climate hazards will slash corporate earnings
Businesses must act now to address growing climate risks or face steep financial losses, according to two new reports released today by the World Economic Forum. Companies that delay could see up to 7% of annual earnings wiped out by 2035 an impact akin to...
Why there is good reason to be positive about SA
South Africa's economy faces an array of structural challenges - and the need for reform is as urgent as ever, write Andrew Rymer, CFA: senior strategist: strategic research unit, and Robert Davy, emerging markets fund manager at investment management firm, Schroders....
SA climbs to fifth place for cybercrime density
South Africa's cybercrime density rose by 7,8% between 2021 and 2022, resulting in the country's rise to fifth place compared to sixth in 2021, according to Surfshark research analysing cybercrime density worldwide. The increase in cybercrime incidents in South Africa...
Cybercriminals adopt unique tools and tactics in their attacks
Cybersecurity specialist Sophos has released its Active Adversary Report for Business Leaders, an in-depth look at the changing behaviours and attack techniques that adversaries used in 2022. The data, analysed from more than 150 Sophos Incident Response (IR) cases,...
CISOs struggle for support in fighting cyberattacks
"The Mind of the CISO", a new research paper from Trellix surveyed global chief information security officers (CISOs) across every major industry to reveal how they work amid a tumultuous threat landscape, which business functions hold them back, and what they need to...
Something to RapperBot about
Cybercriminals continuously develop their skills and tools looking for new ways to compromise individuals and companies, and Kaspersky's Securelist blogpost has explored some of the uncommon infection methods being used by attackers. Alongside other discoveries, it...
Steady growth for IT services in MEA
Spending on IT and business services in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) - including Israel - will reach $30,3-billion in 2023, according to the latest Worldwide Semiannual Services Tracker from International Data Corporation (IDC). In constant currency terms, this...
SA’s potential copyright calamity
South Africa's Copyright Amendment Bill and Performers Protection Amendment Bill could potentially harm rather than help the creative industry and needs serious reconsideration, write Joshua Leroni, candidate attorney, and Carla Collett, partner, at Webber Wentzel....
Solar and its role in the energy transition
Kathy Gibson reports - The global energy transition ushers in a turning point for the world as wind and solar generation grows by 19% against coal generation's 1,1% growth. This transition is being driven by the global consensus of becoming carbon-neutral, the desire...
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BT is digital transformation deal with Bridgestone Europe
BT has announced a contract with Bridgestone Europe for new network infrastructure and managed cloud services connecting more than 200 sites across 20 countries in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Bridgestone Europe, with headquarters in Brussels and serving...
The rise of device-enabled mobility in the workplace
Forget waiting until you get to your desk before you can finish an email, draft a contract or print a presentation: we can now take our work with us wherever we go. In the next five years, the mobile phone promises to free us from our desks, help us work smarter and...
Are your field workers connected?
The field service industry has always been one of the earliest adopters of new technologies, from the original PDAs to IoT-enabled devices. Now, a new generation of technology is uniquely positioned to transform the field service industry, promising to reduce costs...
The emergence of conversational UI
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How carriers can monetise video
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Must-have Android privacy and security apps
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StorTech achieves ISO 20 000 certification
IT business solutions organisation StorTech has joined an exclusive group of companies in becoming an ISO/IEC 20 000-certified business by complying with the international standard for IT service management. StorTech is a provider of IT business solutions that enable...
Is your healthcare data safe?
There are three questions you should ask, according to Paul Williams, country manager: southern Africa at Fortinet In the all-out war for data, the healthcare industry is getting hit the hardest. Experian's fourth annual 2017 Data Breach Industry Forecast states that...
2017 a tipping point for cloud
By 2020, nine out of 10 organisations will utilise hybrid cloud infrastructure, according to Gartner[1]. With cloud spending in this area rising faster than ever before, and data centre outsourcing on the decline, 2017 is set to be a tipping point for IaaS adoption....
Colour accuracy with Epson’s SC-P5000
Epson has announced the launch of the SureColor SC-P5000 17-inch printer. Designed for proofing, fine art and photography applications, the SC-P5000 can be selected with a violet or LLK inkset, and can achieve near-perfect colour matching of up to 99% of Pantone Solid...
Senior Project Manager (Mobile App Projects)
Key PurposeTake accountability to lead, organise, plan and control multiple complex IS projects, in a manner that will ensure the successful completion of specific, large and high-risk projects. Has the accountability to ensure that project goals and objectives are...
Senior React Developer (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A passionate Senior React Developer with at least 5 years Frontend experience is sought by a provider of cutting-edge Tech Applications. You will design, build & maintain scalable, high-performance web applications using React and modern Frontend...
Jnr JavaScript/TypeScript Developer (Stellenbosch Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an ambitious Jnr JavaScript/TypeScript Developer is sought by a provider of cutting-edge Custom Workflow Apps to join its team working on a variety of projects and solving complex challenges. Your role will entail designing,...
Senior Microsoft Engineer (M365 & Azure) – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking an experienced Senior Microsoft Engineer (M365 Azure) professional that has a deep understanding of Azure architecture, M365 products such as Intune, SCCM, MIM (preference), PowerShell, and the SharePoint suite. You'll be responsible for designing,...
Senior Project Manager (Mobile App Projects) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Key PurposeTake accountability to lead, organise, plan and control multiple complex IS projects, in a manner that will ensure the successful completion of specific, large and high-risk projects. Has the accountability to ensure that project goals and objectives are...
Senior React Developer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A passionate Senior React Developer with at least 5 years Frontend experience is sought by a provider of cutting-edge Tech Applications. You will design, build & maintain scalable, high-performance web applications using React and modern Frontend...
Jnr JavaScript/TypeScript Developer (Stellenbosch Onsite) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an ambitious Jnr JavaScript/TypeScript Developer is sought by a provider of cutting-edge Custom Workflow Apps to join its team working on a variety of projects and solving complex challenges. Your role will entail designing,...
Lead Software Developer (C#.NET) (CH1015)
Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a skilled Lead Software Developer to join their diverse team of C# developers.The Lead Software Developer will form a vital part of the software development team who is responsible for the...
UI / UX Designer at Adapt IT
Introduction As a UI / UX Engineer you will be responsible for developing attractive, user-friendly applications to cater to our clients' needs and support our customer base. In this role, you will meet with the design team to discuss application features and create...
Software Engineer
Our client, a bank-independent Payment Services Provider (PSP), is currently looking for an Intermediate Java Developer (Fullstack) to join their team in Rosebank. If successful you will be joining a major Fintech company and collectively they process over 3 billion...
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