Data centre gains importance in an AI world
Kathy Gibson reports – The world we are in relies on data, and everything we do creates data in one form or another. This is the word from Karsten Winther, president: Europe, Middle East and Africa at Vertiv, who says this is driving the need and growth for data...
Better collaboration could boost risk detection levels
Banks and online retailers can significantly improve their ability to capture hard-to-detect high-risk fraudulent transactions through combining shared fraud intelligence into their risk assessments, according to the latest Global State of Fraud Report from LexisNexis...
Mixed bag for business confidence as loadshedding partly countered
The RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI) declined further from 38 in the fourth quarter to 36 in the first quarter of 2023. While the outcome could have been worse, given the severity of power outages and the associated drop-off in business activity, the result is...
Women are borrowing for daily living expenses
South African women are more at risk of becoming indebted over rapidly depreciating assets than their male counterparts. To commemorate International Women’s Day, National Debt Advisors, one of the leading debt counselling companies in South Africa, shared findings...
Retaining top talent amid SA’s brain drain
As skilled workers and top talent leave the country at an alarming rate, South Africa's "brain drain" is becoming a significant challenge for many companies as they struggle to fill their ever-widening skills gap from a constantly shrinking talent pool. A new white...
Businesses look to software solutions to free them from ESG consultants
A recent IDC survey shows that organisations with the most mature environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies are increasingly turning to software platforms to meet their data management and reporting needs, representing an important transition toward...
New addition to the burgeoning malware-as-a-service industry
The already booming malware-as-a-service market got a new addition in January when a new info stealer malware called Stealc emerged on the dark web. Developed in Russia, its creators hope to earn some cash by selling it to other criminals who are looking for easier...
Time spent online falls to pre-pandemic levels
Globally, Internet users have reduced their average daily internet use by 20 minutes over the past 12 months to six hours 37 minutes, equating to a year-on-year reduction of almost 5%. However, time spent on social platforms has increased to more than 2,5 hours per...
How can Tesla move away from rare earth materials?
At Tesla's Investor Day this month, it announced that its next generation of electric motors would contain no rare earth materials and, given the company's huge presence in the EV (electric vehicle) market, this could prove a significant transition for the design and...
SAP’s Cathy Smith set to move on
Cathy Smith MD of SAP Africa, has announced that she will be moving on from her current role. She explains that she has been at SAP for five years, having joined the organisation specifically to manage the fallout from state capture issues. The move away from SAP...
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Huawei P9/P9 Plus surpass 10m shipments
Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) recently announced that the company has shipped more than 10-million Huawei P9/P9 Plus smartphones globally, making it the company's first flagship series to top the 10-million mark. This is a milestone for...
Data destruction: more than just deleting files
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With the many challenges small business owners face every day, being tax compliant is often not at the top of the list and tax deadlines often come and go in the struggle of trying to keep the business afloat. When they do get around to completing their tax returns,...
Dataguise, Obsidian partner on PoPI compliance
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Technology disrupting African insurance industry
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TransUnion’s Collections Manager aids credit providers
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The importance of BI in insurance
Companies need to find ways of extracting actionable insights from the vast quantities of data they produce. And while the past few years have seen decision-makers embrace Big Data and predictive analytics to deliver this value, the answer could be more simplistic and...
Red Hat adds dynamic storage provisioning
Red Hat has announced the general availability of Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 3.4, the latest version of its container application platform. Red Hat helps organisations like Discovery Health and Pioneer better embrace new technologies, such as Linux...
Syrex develops customised solution for OpenWeb
Syrex, a provider of virtualised and hybrid network infrastructures and solutions, has developed a network solution for internet service provider (ISP) OpenWeb. The completely secure and managed network provides OpenWeb with absolute control over client experiences...
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The IT Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing IT projects from inception to completion. This role involves planning, executing, and closing projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. The IT Project Manager will...
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The purpose of this role is to work as a Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals, Cloud Security Analyst - Tier 2 being tasked with contributing to the technical aspects of the global organisation MXDR team to ensure that they are in line with the company's growth....
Software Tester (Berlin, Germany)
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Junior PHP Developer
Responsibilities: Project Leadership: Lead the development of web applications from conception to deployment, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery.Full-Stack Development: Utilize your expertise in both front-end and back-end development to build robust, scalable...
Azure Data Engineer
At iOCO, we are at the forefront of technology and innovation. As a key player in the digital landscape, we empower businesses through advanced technology solutions and a diverse team of experts. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment...
Full Stack Developer
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Security Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
The purpose of this role is to work as a Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals, Cloud Security Analyst - Tier 2 being tasked with contributing to the technical aspects of the global organisation MXDR team to ensure that they are in line with the company's growth....
Software Tester (Berlin, Germany) – Remote Remote
ENVIRONMENT:A German-based software company specializing in tailored data solutions seeks a highly meticulous & analytical thinking Software Tester to join its team onsite in Berlin. If you don't possess an EU passport you will require a technical university...
Junior PHP Developer – Western Cape West Coast
Responsibilities: Project Leadership: Lead the development of web applications from conception to deployment, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery.Full-Stack Development: Utilize your expertise in both front-end and back-end development to build robust, scalable...
Azure Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
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