AI could save $3trn flowing into the shadow economy
Global economies can save $3,13-trillion by using AI to detect and prevent money laundering and terrorist financing, according to the inaugural Napier AI/AML Index. The Napier AI/AML Index, published in partnership with leading research group GlobalData, provides the...
Digital fraud has hit most South African users
In the first half of 2024, 4,9% of all attempted digital transactions where the consumer was located in South Africa were identified as suspected digital fraud, according to TransUnion analysis, which also determined telecommunications, financial services, and...
What the solar incentive means for SA
During the delivery of the 2023 Budget Speech yesterday (22 February), Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana announced a series of tax incentives to promote self-generation and renewable energy. As the country's energy crisis unfolds, South Africa experienced over 200...
Start of 2023 sees PC sales plummet
Notebook and desktop unit sales plunged in the first four weeks of 2023 - falling by −44% and −23% year-on-year respectively - on the back of low consumer confidence and muted business investment, according to global research organisation Context. "Revenues also fell...
In SA, cybercriminals prey on human error
Trellix's Threat Report: February 2023, scrutinising cybersecurity trends from the final quarter of 2022, says that cybercriminals are pushing the envelope when it comes to cyberattacks and that in South Africa they are targeting human error more than system flaws....
Cybercriminals get smart in dealing with evolving defences
The cyberthreat landscape and organisations' attack surface are constantly transforming - and cybercriminals' ability to design and adapt their techniques to suit this evolving environment continues to pose significant risk to businesses of all sizes, regardless of...
Americans uncomfortable with AI in healthcare
There is significant discomfort among Americans with the idea of artificial intelligence (AI) being used in their own healthcare for issues such as screening for skin cancer and monitoring a patient's vital signs, according to a new Pew Research Center survey...
Sarcoe, NPA partner to fight corruption
The South Africa Regional Centre of Excellence in Integrity (Sarcoe) and South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) have agreed a Memorandum of Understanding for Sarcoe to design and deliver a pilot training course for up to 15 of the NPA's investigators and...
Businesses must adapt go-to-market strategies for younger generations
Generational shifts are disrupting traditional business buying behaviours and necessitate re-evaluating go-to-market strategies, according to Forrester's latest "Younger buyers have changed the business buying landscape" report, which adds that Millennials and Gen Z...
Enterprise cloud journeys now becoming multicloud
Multicloud is the new reality in enterprise technology, says a study from 451 Research which was commissioned by Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. The study collected information from 1 500 respondents at enterprises - organisations with more than 1 000 full-time employees...
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Itec SA launches Carbon Neutral programme
Itec SA has announced the expansion of their Carbon Neutral programme, an initiative that will now reduce their customers' printing related carbon footprint by offsetting this - at no additional charge - through sustainability specialists and partner, impactChoice....
Which SaaS is better for your business?
Experts have long debated the merits and drawbacks between multi-tenant and single-tenant SaaS architectures. Multi-tenant vendors tout and promote their model, saying it offers efficiencies in terms of IT management, cost cutting, and scale. Single-tenancy vendors...
AMD celebrates a decade of casino tech
AMD has announced more than a decade of developing scalable, high-performance, low-power embedded processors for the global casino gaming industry, including major players such as International Game Technology (IGT), Scientific Games (SG), Unidesa and Quixant, among...
How to use data with off-grid telecom power
Consumers in off-grid areas are rapidly increasing their use of mobile Internet services, writes Thomas Rahkonen, chief technology officer and vice-president: eCentre at Flexenclosure. At the same time they not only expect service to become more reliable, but they...
Growing global payment network is good for Africa
William Mzimba, chief executive of Accenture South Africa and Chairman of Accenture sub-Saharan Africa, talks about the growth of blockchain and what it means for Africa. In a significant development for the digital economy locally, South Africa's largest banks...
Design boosts e-learning uptake
Researchers at the Informatics Design Labs at the University of Pretoria (UP) are using eye-tracking technology to improve an e-learning platform currently being rolled out in several public and private schools. In some Gauteng schools, textbooks are very much last...
SilverBridge subsidiary takes insurance solutions into Africa
Cirrus, a subsidiary of the SilverBridge Group, is using Microsoft Azure as the foundation for the Exergy managed services offering, designed for the long-term insurance industry in Africa. This will provide insurance companies across the continent with a...
From mob programming to blockchain
DevConf, the only major independent developer conference in SA, is gearing up for another successful run this year, with a bigger venue, broader focus and 700-strong crowd. Launched last year, DevConf was a standing-room only success, with over 470 professional...
Secure cloud-based communications from BlackBerry
BlackBerry has entered the Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) market tday with the introduction of its BBM Enterprise SDK (software development kit) that will enable developers to integrate secure messaging, voice and video capabilities into applications and...
CallCabinet reinvents call recording with Atmos PLUS
At the annual IT Expo in Fort Lauderdale, CallCabinet launched the newest enhancements to its flexible, cloud-based interaction system Atmos in the form of Atmos PLUS. The additions to CallCabinet's award-winning compliant call recording solution enable customers to...
Cyber Security Engineer
Hire Resolve is currently seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security Engineer for our client, a leading independent power producer. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of the energy sector. The successful candidate...
Graduate Software Engineer
Assisting with all aspects of software development, design and codingLearning the codebase and improving your coding skillsGaining knowledge and understanding of the full development life cycleMinimum Requirements:Matric / Grade 12Tertiary Qualification - B.Sc / B.Eng...
Lead Data Engineer
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Data Engineer to join our dynamic team in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in designing, developing, and optimizing our data infrastructure, ensuring it meets the needs of our growing...
Data Analyst
Our client is looking for a Data Analyst to form part of their forward-thinking and visionary Analytics department. You will form part of a successful team and be situated in a bright, comfortable and busy environment.Role Overview:Collaborate & Translate: Work...
Business Analyst (SNR) at Datonomy Solutions
This position requires an experienced person who has a solid understanding of Business Analysis and Enterprise Business Processes.Responsibilities include:Assessing, analysing, optimising, documenting, implementing, and testing end-to-end enterprise business processes...
Cyber Security Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Hire Resolve is currently seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security Engineer for our client, a leading independent power producer. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of the energy sector. The successful candidate...
Graduate Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Assisting with all aspects of software development, design and codingLearning the codebase and improving your coding skillsGaining knowledge and understanding of the full development life cycleMinimum Requirements:Matric / Grade 12Tertiary Qualification - B.Sc / B.Eng...
Lead Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Data Engineer to join our dynamic team in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in designing, developing, and optimizing our data infrastructure, ensuring it meets the needs of our growing...
Data Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga
Our client is looking for a Data Analyst to form part of their forward-thinking and visionary Analytics department. You will form part of a successful team and be situated in a bright, comfortable and busy environment.Role Overview:Collaborate & Translate: Work...
Business Analyst (SNR) at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Johannesburg North
This position requires an experienced person who has a solid understanding of Business Analysis and Enterprise Business Processes.Responsibilities include:Assessing, analysing, optimising, documenting, implementing, and testing end-to-end enterprise business processes...
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