Protect your holiday cheer from cyber criminals
The December holiday season is prime time for cyber criminals and fraudsters, largely because people let their guard down and shop around for bargains more than usual over this period. This is the warning from members of the cyber security special interest group...
Supply chain issues still plague airline performance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects severe supply chain issues to continue to impact airline performance into 2025 – which will both raise costs and limit growth. IATA quantified the scale of the challenges facing airlines because of supply...
IBM launches RFP for water management solutions
IBM is accepting proposals for the next cohort of the IBM Sustainability Accelerator, which will focus on water management solutions. The program applies IBM technologies, such as hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence, and an ecosystem of experts to enhance and...
Antarctic sea ice reaches another record low
In February 2023, sea ice around Antarctica reached the lowest extent ever observed since the start of the satellite record in 1979. But despite several recent years of low extents, the long-term trend for sea ice in southern polar waters is essentially flat; it is...
Machine customers one of the biggest growth opportunities
Machine customers represent one of the biggest new growth opportunities of the decade - and business leaders must act now to create a path to entry to a business megatrend that will eventually be more significant than the arrival of digital commerce, according to...
SA moves to the decentralised cloud
Kathy Gibson reports - The cloud market is evolving as companies shift how they deploy services, with the biggest trend today being the move to the decentralised cloud. This is the word from Jon Tullett, associate research director: IT services sub-Saharan Africa at...
Conversational everything the new norm for customer comms
New research from Infobip reveals the growing trend towards conversational experiences for customer communications. The data, from 449-billion communications interactions on Infobip's platform across 2022, shows the rapid growth of interactions on chat apps such as...
Companies struggle to execute CX strategies
Only 40% of marketing executives in EMEA are "very confident" that their company's current customer experience (CX) strategies are capable of winning and retaining customers, according to an international CX study conducted by SAS and the CMO Council. And, with high...
Be alert when making digital payments
According to the latest Kaspersky Digital Payment survey, 23% of respondents from South Africa experienced financial losses associated with threats when using online banking and mobile wallet services - with the majority losing up to the equivalent of $1 000, and 9%...
Leverage ESG strategies to create value and build trust
"Business as usual" - with a sole focus on profitability - has become obsolete, and never before have companies been subject to as much scrutiny from society as they are now in the context of global climate and societal challenges. Organisations need to demonstrate...
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Eseye achieves AWS IoT Competency status
Eseye, a global cellular internet connectivity provider for IoT devices, announced today that it is among the first to achieve Amazon Web Services (AWS) IoT Competency status. The designation recognises Eseye for delivering effective solutions and providing deep...
Avaya helps midsize businesses raise the bar
Avaya has announced a new version of the company '' s contact center platform that enables midsize businesses to rise above the competition by offering an omnichannel customer experience. Avaya IP Office Contact Center 10 is a true, end-to-end solution with the...
DFA automates, virtualises service offerings
Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) is deploying Ciena '' s Blue Planet orchestration software to automate the delivery of Ethernet services across its existing multi-vendor network and provide more service flexibility and agility for their customers. DFA will benefit from...
Kaspersky Safe Kids gives kids flexibility
Kaspersky Lab has complemented its solution to protect children against digital threats with new features for iOS and Android platforms. Now, children can remotely ask parents for access to a restricted site or app with the touch of a button, while parents receive...
HDS delivers object storage portfolio with content intelligence
Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) has announced Hitachi Content Intelligence, an addition to its trusted Hitachi Content Portfolio (HCP), making it the industry '' s only object storage portfolio with search and analytics capabilities. The new intelligence solution rounds...
Embrace the breach, rethink the threat landscape
The app is no longer fixed in one location. Where the app goes, so too should protection, says Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks . Applications are the gateway to our data. Whether at work or in the home, the way we manage private information is critical...
Kenya cyber attacks growing in sophistication
It '' s not only the frequency of the cyber attacks happening in Kenya at the moment, but also the size and sophistication of these assaults that government and business need to face up to. The hacking of Kenya '' s government in November 2016 has highlighted the...
Curve Group acquires Stock Shop
Digital empowerment company Curve Group has announced the acquisition of Stock Shop, which provides the financial services industry with apps, websites and other digital tools to empower and educate, as well as to improve the overall customer experience. "Stock Shop...
OutSystems SA lands multimillion-rand deals
OutSystems South Africa has signed a number of multimillion-rand, multi-year client projects, marking a watershed year where digitalisation reached a tipping point, and businesses channelled increasing investment into mobile development. With 20 clients, and over 30...
Increasing business agility with the new hybrid WAN
In the past, most applications were housed on-premises and the WAN was a well-defined and predictable environment, writes Taj ElKhayat, regional vice-president, Middle East and Africa at Riverbed Technology. This is no longer the case, as nowadays, the WAN is...
Database Administrator Mainframe DB2 – Gauteng Braamfontein
Database Administrator Mainframe - DB2In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and providing comprehensive support for mainframe DB2 databases, ensuring their continuous availability, optimal performance, robust security, and data consistency to...
Business Analyst (Product Owner) – Western Cape Cape Town
My client in the Investment Sector is looking for a Business Analyst to join their Analytics team focusing on Investment Compliance. Must have completed Post Graduate Degree (Computer Science/Information Systems/Maths/Stats/Business Science/Actuarial) with experience...
Junior Project Manager at Financial Intelligence Centre
To plan, execute and finalise projects for the organisation within the predetermined time frames , using the FIC Project Management methodology under close guidance by the Project Manager or PMO Manager.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Manages the delivery of small to medium...
Technical Data Business Analyst
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Data Engineer
My client in the Investment Sector is looking for a Data Engineer to join their Data Science & Quantitative Analytics team. You will be handling database architecture, data flow and data processes- integrating 3rd party systems for investment research and business...
Network Engineer III – Gauteng Midrand
Join our dynamic team as a Network Engineer III, where you'll design, optimize, and secure cutting-edge network systems that power critical business operations. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love solving complex network challenges, and are ready to lead...
Automation tester – Gauteng Turffontein
Automation tester with a passion for testing software application, working on advanced technologies, Agile environment and healthy working environment.Experience in Selenium and JavaCI/CD experienceAble to work on Agile MethodologiesMin of 3+ experience with...
Dynamics 365 Developer
We need a Microsoft Dynamics ERP/CRM Developer specializes in tailoring and enhancing the Dynamics CRM/ERP platform to meet specific business needs. You must have expertise in adapting the system's vast capabilities to create efficient, user-friendly solutions.Must be...
Intermediate Python Developer (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a critical role in building the service for a new Forex product, owning projects end to end as the next Intermediate Python Developer sought by a cutting-edge Investment Platform. You will help enhance existing Forex products, develop new products...
Dynamics 365 Developer – Gauteng Centurion
We need a Microsoft Dynamics ERP/CRM Developer specializes in tailoring and enhancing the Dynamics CRM/ERP platform to meet specific business needs. You must have expertise in adapting the system's vast capabilities to create efficient, user-friendly solutions.Must be...
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