Mobile app usage set to drop as AI assistants proliferate
By 2027 mobile app usage will decrease by 25% due to AI assistants, according to Gartner. Smartphone users will turn to AI assistants, such as Apple Intelligence, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Meta AI, and others to replace apps for many functions. In addition to the impact...
Lazarus APT targets nuclear organisations
Lazarus’ key operation, “Operation DreamJob”, continues to evolve with new sophisticated tactics that have persisted for more than five years, according to Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT). The latest targets include employees from a...
Nigeria, Turkey, UAE top countries for crypto ownership
Global crypto revenue is expected to double to nearly $38-billion in 2023, with more than half that value coming from market leaders the US and UK. But when it comes to crypto adoption, the two countries don't even make the Top 10. According to data from...
Short-form video proving popular with marketing departments
Social media marketers plan to double down on short-form video this year, according to research from OnlyAccounts.io, which says that a third of them plan to invest in the format more than any other type of content. The rise of short-form videos, first popularised by...
Resilient economy pushes April BETI up
After two consecutive months of declines, the BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI) increased in April 2023. Although encouraging, it is unlikely that this is the start of a notable recovery phase in the economy as the index deteriorated on an annual and...
Usurpa Gallery introduces a new medium of fine art
As the first fine-art physical NFT gallery in South Africa, the Usurpa Gallery has taken a bold new step by opening The New Medium group exhibition featuring 12 local artists. The organisers say the exhibition - running at the gallery until 1 June - adds a "new...
US agencies take down Russian malware network
The US Justice Department has announced the completion of a court-authorised operation, code-named Medusa, to disrupt a global peer-to-peer network of computers compromised by sophisticated malware, called "Snake". The US Government attributes the malware to a unit...
Spike in demand for deepfakes on the darkweb
Kaspersky has discovered that deepfake creation tools and services are available on darknet marketplaces and, depending on the complexity of the project and the quality of the final product, prices for one minute of deepfake video range from $300 to $20 000. The...
Digital workers struggle to find info to do their jobs
A recent survey by Gartner found that 47% of digital workers struggle to find information or data needed to effectively perform their jobs. "Employees struggle to stay afloat as information and applications flood their digital workplace. Although digital workers are...
Digital workers want to help create their hybrid work model
A recent survey by Gartner found that 77% of digital workers want to participate in creating their hybrid work model, while just 14% prefer to have their hybrid work environment mandated. "One of the biggest challenges to hybrid work is the lack of alignment between...
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Otel acquires Jireh, becomes systems integrator
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Pros and cons of BI in the cloud
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CaseWare and the future of auditing
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Dean Baker joins Avaya
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Driving locally relevant and digital education in SA
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Ideas on the future of healthcare
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TransUnion launches mobile credit information service
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VR commercialisation to jump-start haptics industry?
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Intermediate DevOps Engineer (Remote) – Western Cape Westlake
ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a critical role as part of a rapidly growing Engineering function of a cutting-edge Tech Applications seeking the technical expertise of an Intermediate DevOps Engineer to ensure the high-performance of its infrastructure, cloud environments, and...
Agile Delivery Lead/Scrum Master – Western Cape Cape Town
This position is a result of the establishment of a new engineering organisation focused on accelerating value creation through insights and machine learning. The organisation comprises three engineering squads that handle data ingestion, storage, and ML artefact...
Data Analyst at PnP – Gauteng South Kensington
IntroductionTo provide and enforce organizational data standards, common vocabulary, reports, and the development and use of standardized data. By Developing/Managing rules in SAP Information Steward system.Duties & ResponsibilitiesEnsure business data definitions...
Front End Developer at ALJ recruitment
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Full Stack Developer
This role can be remote / Hybrid. ROLE OVERVIEW You will be shaping the direction of the platform and product and, in the process, create pioneering experiences for some of the world's largest brands - pushing the boundaries of what's possible using web technology....
Front End Developer at ALJ recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
I'm in the market for a fresh and sharp front-end resource. Technologies are mainly vanilla js and React with a backend api. The resource would need to work on a contractual basis strictly for paid time (hours worked when requested to do so) only. Desired Skills:...
Applications Engineer – Gauteng Edenvale
Position Title: Applications EngineerReporting to: Engineering Manager and the Managing DirectorIndustry experience requirement: Mechanical Engineering / Component Manufacturing We are looking for an experienced applications engineer who has a passion for serving...
Full Stack Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
This role can be remote / Hybrid. ROLE OVERVIEW You will be shaping the direction of the platform and product and, in the process, create pioneering experiences for some of the world's largest brands - pushing the boundaries of what's possible using web technology....
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