Young gamers fall victim to cybercriminals
The number of unique users targeted by cybercriminals using popular children’s games as a lure surged by 30% in the first six months of 2024 compared to H2 2023, according to Kaspersky experts. Researchers analysed gaming risks for young players and discovered that...
SASE growth slows as economic pressures weigh
The worldwide Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market posted 10% year-over-year (Y/Y) revenue growth in 2Q 2024, according to a new report from Dell’Oro Group. This is the lowest growth rate since Dell’Oro Group started tracking SASE in 1Q 2019. Economic pressures,...
North America switches to smart electricity meters
A new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight reveals that the penetration of smart electricity meters in North America reached 74% in 2021. Overall, the installed base of smart electricity meters will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.,8%...
Climate change an existential risk as multiple crises pile up
Kathy Gibson reports - Multiple crises are facing people and businesses as we go into 2023, topped by energy, food and the cost of living. These are the top risks for 2023 identified by the World Economic Forum's latest Global Risks Report, with the cost of living...
Global PC shipments in almost 30% decline
Worldwide PC shipments totaled 65,3-million units in the fourth quarter of 2022, a 28,5% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2021, according to preliminary results by Gartner. This marks the largest quarterly shipment decline since Gartner began tracking the PC market...
Bracing for uncertainty: financial services predictions for 2023
As recession anxieties and geopolitical tensions cloud the global economic horizon, the financial services sector is preparing for a rocky 2023. How will industry leaders wield their data and advanced analytics to weather the storm? Some of SAS' foremost industry...
Retail trends to watch in 2023
As we enter 2023, it seems the year will not be any easier for South African retailers or consumers than 2021 and 2022. Fitch forecasts that real household spending will decelerate in line with a wider economic slowdown, while higher inflation and interest rates will...
eSIM market to hit $16bn by 2027
The value of the global eSIM market will increase from $4,7-billion in 2023, to $16,3-billion by 2027, according to a new Juniper Research study. The new report offers the most comprehensive analysis of the eSIMs (embedded SIMs) market available today. Increasing by...
AI-generated texts could increase threat exposure
Nearly universal access to models that deliver human-sounding text in seconds presents a turning point in human history, according to new research from WithSecure (formerly known as F-Secure Business). The research details a series of experiments conducted using GPT-3...
NASA space missions pinpoint sources of CO2 emissions on Earth
A duo of Earth-observing missions has enabled researchers to detect and track carbon dioxide (CO2) emission changes from a single facility, using the world’s fifth-largest coal-fired power plant as a test case. In the recent study, researchers used space-based...
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AFIF Entrepreneurship finalists announced
Six African SMEs have been nominated as finalists for the AFIF Entrepreneurship Award 2017, supported by the Rabobank Foundation. Out of the 51 projects from around the continent and following a few rounds of selection, the jury has selected these innovative projects...
Your chiller just got more life (support)
With Connected Maintenance, Johnson Controls brings a practical Internet of Things (IoT) solution to its clients -- providing the kind of connectivity to high-end chillers in South Africa that will extend their lifespans ... and save owners a whole lot of maintenance...
IoT devices and DDoS attacks in perspective
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The risks of unqualified payroll staff
Lavine Haripersad, director at the South African Payroll Association (SAPA), explains why it's important that your payroll staff are on the ball. From the outside, payroll seems simple. Get the right software. Push a button at the right time. Then, hey presto - your...
Industry acceptance for DesignSpark Mechanical
RS Components, the trading brand of Electrocomponents, has announced that user activations of DesignSpark Mechanical (DSM), the company's free-for-download fully featured 3D modelling and design tool, has now reached a cumulative total of 200 000. In addition to...
New commercial officer for Bharti Airtel
Bharti Airtel has announced the appointment of Rajeev Sethi as chief commercial officer for its Africa operations. He will report to Raghunath Mandava, MD & CEO of Airtel Africa. In his new role, Rajeev will be responsible for the formulation and implementation of...
Ingenico partners with Interswitch in Nigeria
Ingenico Group has announced that a strategic partnership has been signed with transaction switching and electronic payment processing company Interswitch Nigeria. Since 2002, Interswitch has been promoting the seamless circulation of electronic money by building the...
FriendFinder breach: the importance of best practices for password security
Donato Capitella, senior security consultant at MWR InfoSecurity, explains that the FriendFinder Network breach has been one of the most recent examples of poor password storage. Apart from the reputational damage, poor password management and storage worsens the...
Decision Inc, Nintex form strategic alliance
Decision Inc, management and technology consulting specialists, has forged a strategic partnership with Nintex, global provider of workflow automation solutions. "We have entered into a reseller agreement with Nintex as we believe that this partnership is a superb...
Mahindra Comviva partners on m-learning
Mahindra Comviva has made a foray into mobile-based corporate learning and development offering with PalmLeaf, a comprehensive smartphone led learning and engagement solution; with the aim to address all staff learning requirements of modern-day corporations. The...
Senior SAP Specialist – Rosslyn – Gauteng Pretoria
SAP Specialist with SAP S/4 HANA Transformation & Integration and Cloud Infrastructure solutions required for a reputable global company based in PretoriaExpert knowledge in SAP S/4 HANA Transformation & Integration and Cloud infrastructure solutionsExtensive...
Mid-Senior Backend Developer (PHP Laravel) (CPT Hybrid)
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Software Developer (Grad / Junior) at Parvana Recruitment
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Data Architect: Wastewater Surveillance (Contract)
ENVIRONMENT:THE technical expertise of talented Data Architect with a passion for advancing Public Health through genomic epidemiology is sought by leading Public Health Consortium. You will work on a variety of projects in the area of Wastewater Surveillance. The...
Mid-Senior Backend Developer (PHP Laravel) (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
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Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Software Quality Engineer – Western Cape Cape Point
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