Retailers ready to fully embrace AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming the cornerstone of innovation in the retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries. Forward-thinking companies are using AI to reimagine their entire business models, from in-store experiences to omnichannel...
New scam targets businesses on social media
Kaspersky experts have uncovered a new phishing scam targeting businesses that promote their pages on Facebook. Scammers send emails allegedly on behalf of Meta for Business – Facebook’s platform for businesses – claiming the recipient’s page contains prohibited...
Interactive display market to hit $75,06bn by 2030
The global interactive display market size is expected to reach $75,06-billion by 2030, according to a recent analysis from Grand View Research. The interactive or touchscreen display is a display unit that accepts user commands with the help of a finger or stylus in...
Bitcoin records big quarterly gains
Bitcoin had an impressive 72,4% quarter-over-quarter gain in Q1 2023, according to a BitcoinCasinos.com report. Comparatively, the NASDAQ index jumped 15,7%, while gold had an 8,4% increase. Buoyed by positive inflation data, the US Dollar Index (DXY) remained fairly...
Conservationists collaborate to see owls soar
Sometimes, in these dark, depressing days of record load shedding, a plummeting currency, rocketing prices, rogue AI, and general despondency we all need a little uplifting, feel-good news story. So here's one ... Four conservation groups in KwaZulu Natal have got...
The verdict is in – and hybrid working wins
Over the past three years, the world has seen the biggest workplace shift since the industrial revolution, with the introduction of hybrid and remote work options as a result of pandemic lockdowns. Since returning to office last year, the jury has been out and most...
The state of malware threats
Check Point Software Technologies researchers last month uncovered a substantial Qbot malspam campaign distributed through malicious PDF files attached to emails seen in multiple languages. This is according to the company's Global Threat Index for April 2023, which...
South Africans are under-insured for death or disability
According to ASISA's 2022 Life and Disability Insurance Gap Study, 14,3-million income earners in South Africa only had sufficient life and disability insurance to cover 45% of the total needs of households. This statistic implies that households with one primary...
Difficult choices as cyberinsurance premiums rise
As cybersecurity insurance premiums soar, companies may be forced to play a game of Russian roulette, taking the chance that they won't be hit by a cyberattack. The stakes are high: approximately 236,1-million ransomware attacks occurred globally in the first half of...
New office bearers for WASPA
South Africa's Wireless Application Service Providers' Association (WASPA) has elected its new board for 2023, introducing a number of new board members while still maintaining a level of continuity. James McNab returns as chairman of WASPA, having served previously...
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Cut the cost of airtime and data in half
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Qualcomm Technologies has launched the Qualcomm Mesh Networking Platform
Qualcomm Technologies has launched the Qualcomm Mesh Networking Platform, a combination of technologies upon which original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and broadband carriers can deliver next-generation connected home experiences. Devices based on the Qualcomm Mesh...
Why WaaS is the future of business, retail, marketing
As the information age continues to deliver on innovation, constant change, and continuous improvement, tech journals are buried in SaaS, PaaS, IaaS and various other common technologically driven services. With connectivity binding all technology together, there's...
Harvard invests in African cross-disciplinary research
The official opening of Harvard University's Centre for African Studies Africa office in Johannesburg will allow the university to deepen its collaborations, and more effectively partner with African academic, government and business institutions. In addition, the new...
Cisco debuts single enterprise licensing
To help organisations simplify software management and get the most out of their technology investments, Cisco today announced the availability of a new enterprise-wide software product and services agreement that will change how customers purchase, deploy and adopt...
SA distributor cleans up at Progress awards
Progress has announced the winners of the Progress 2016 Global Partner Awards. T he annual recognition celebrates top Progress partners demonstrating excellence in a wide array of business and market categories as well as technology innovation. In total, the awards...
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
With the likes of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and virtual reality becoming part of corporate strategy, the nature of the traditional user interface (UI) is changing. JC Oberholzer, chief system architect for SilverBridge Holdings subsidiary Rubix...
Junior NodeJS Developer (contract) – Gauteng Pretoria
Technology Stack:3 years of solid Development on - Nest JS (Node JS), Angular, Redux, JavaScript, Typescript, HTML, SCSS Interface Technologies REST APIs, Payload: JSON, Cron Jobs, Queuing mechanisms, O-Auth 2 Databases Postgres (version 11 and above), Solid SQL...
Systems Security Specialist
Gijima Staffing Solutions is responding to a tender: Join us as a Systems Security Specialist and play a crucial role in safeguarding our IT systems and data. You will be at the forefront of protecting the digital landscape, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity,...
Financial Analyst Developer (SQL)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Software Solutions Provider specializing in Financial Risk systems seeks the expertise of a Financial Analyst Developer (SQL) to join its Fund Data Services Team where you will conduct new feature analysis and drive development on the platform...
Devops Engineers
Looking for a DevOps Engineer with experience in Azure DevOps, PowerShell and Microsoft Sentinel who can shorten the systems development life cycle and provide continuous delivery with high software quality. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's Degree /...
Systems Security Specialist – Gauteng Pretoria
Gijima Staffing Solutions is responding to a tender: Join us as a Systems Security Specialist and play a crucial role in safeguarding our IT systems and data. You will be at the forefront of protecting the digital landscape, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity,...
Financial Analyst Developer (SQL) – Western Cape Claremont
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Software Solutions Provider specializing in Financial Risk systems seeks the expertise of a Financial Analyst Developer (SQL) to join its Fund Data Services Team where you will conduct new feature analysis and drive development on the platform...
Devops Engineers – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Looking for a DevOps Engineer with experience in Azure DevOps, PowerShell and Microsoft Sentinel who can shorten the systems development life cycle and provide continuous delivery with high software quality. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's Degree /...
Python Developer
Job Title: Python Developer (Retail Industry) Contract Duration: 3 months Location: RemoteCompany Overview: We are a leading retail company seeking a highly skilled Python Developer to join our team for a 3-month contract. This role is focused on designing,...
Senior Business Analyst
Lead production strategy to boost division profitability by driving product success through the design of scalable, efficient systems. Ensure timely, on-budget delivery, managing all product and project aspects from team prioritization and business models to...
Python Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Job Title: Python Developer (Retail Industry) Contract Duration: 3 months Location: RemoteCompany Overview: We are a leading retail company seeking a highly skilled Python Developer to join our team for a 3-month contract. This role is focused on designing,...
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