Insolvencies, geopolitical tension and AI washing key risks for 2025
Directors and Officers (D&Os) have been operating in a highly complex environment throughout 2024, and further volatility can be expected during 2025. Executives face multiple exposures in an increasingly interconnected business world, confronted with risks...
AI, privacy shape consumer cybersecurity landscape
According to Kaspersky's latest report, artificial intelligence (AI) will become an integral part of daily life, while privacy concerns around biometric data and advanced technologies will take center stage in 2025. These forecasts are part of the annual Kaspersky...
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...
February’s most traded cryptos …
February has traditionally seen significant fluctuations in crypto trading volume and, according to BitcoinCasinos.com, last month was no exception. After a fantastic January which brought a double-digit price growth of major cryptocurrencies, the market volatility...
Gender pay gap among SA developers deepens
Based on a survey of over 4 500 developers, the latest OfferZen 2023 State of the South Africa Software Developer Nation report has found that the gender pay gap in local tech continues to widen. Among entry-level developers, the gender pay gap has increased to 13,2%,...
Massive demand for tech skills in Africa
Kathy Gibson reports - Just about every organisation in Africa is in desperate need of more tech skills. This is the headline finding from new SAP research, "Africa's tech skills scarcity revealed", conducted by VansonBourne. The survey shows that just about every...
Study finds how much carbon is stored in Africa’s trees
Using commercial, high-resolution satellite images and artificial intelligence, an international team including NASA scientists mapped almost 10-billion individual trees in Africa’s drylands in order to assess the amount of carbon stored outside of the continent’s...
Commercial buying set to buoy PC and tablet shipments
Declining demand and challenging macro-economic conditions have caused International Data Corporation (IDC) to further lower its forecast for the worldwide PC and tablet markets. Global shipments are now expected to total 403,1-million units in 2023, down from the...
Mobile phones start to dominate Web traffic
Mobile Internet traffic has almost doubled in the last eight years with close to two-thirds of Web traffic coming from mobile devices, according to data from CasinoEnLigne.com, which adds that mobile phones made up 59% of total Web traffic last year - nearly 10% more...
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MultiChoice launches PVR with enhanced streaming
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Prepaid24, Blue Label partner for online payments
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Forrester, Verint partner on customer experience measurement
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Raising money for kids at Telkom 947 Cycle Challenge
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Increasing cyber attacks demand cyber insurance
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Rolls-Royce offers African energy solution
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Understanding the modern webcam threat
On 21 June, Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook's CEO, posted a message on the social network celebrating an Instagram landmark. The photo and video-sharing platform, which is owned by Zuckerberg's company, is now enjoyed by more than 500-million active monthly users. This...
20 years of DDoS attacks targeting ISP networks
Arbor Networks, the security division of Netscout, has marked 20 years of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks targeting the availability of Internet service provider (ISP) networks. In September 1996, New York City's original ISP, Panix, was hit by a SYN...
Security Analyst
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....
BI Developer (Data Bricks)
We are seeking a talented BI Developer to join our dynamic AI, Data, and Analytics [Email Address Removed] this role, you will use your expertise in Databricks and other BI tools to design, develop, and maintain business intelligence solutions that empower data-driven...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About the Role: As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, analyse processes, and recommend improvements to enhance...
SQL Developer
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...
Project Manager IT
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...
Security Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town 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....
BI Developer (Data Bricks) – Gauteng Gauteng
We are seeking a talented BI Developer to join our dynamic AI, Data, and Analytics [Email Address Removed] this role, you will use your expertise in Databricks and other BI tools to design, develop, and maintain business intelligence solutions that empower data-driven...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About the Role: As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, analyse processes, and recommend improvements to enhance...
SQL Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
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Project Manager IT – Gauteng Sandown
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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