IBM and L’Oréal build AI model for sustainable cosmetics
IBM and L'Oréal are collaborating to leverage IBM's generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technology to uncover new insights in cosmetic formulation data, facilitating L'Oréal's use of sustainable raw materials, for energy and material waste reductions. The...
Are AI-powered cars the future?
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Cyber risk the top concern in supply chain buying
By 2025, 60% of supply chain organisations will use cybersecurity risk as a significant determinant in conducting third-party transactions and business engagements, according to Gartner. As the surface area of digital supply chains expand, enhanced cybersecurity is a...
Security teams face unique cloud challenges
Organisations continue to rapidly pursue digital transformation and expand their operations to find innovative ways to connect with customers, embrace a more permanent work-from-anywhere (WFA) strategy, and so much more - and cloud adoption is helping to drive this...
3CX threat may have been active since February
The 3CX supply chain cyberattack uncovered this week may have been active for longer than first thought, according to new information. The attack impacts a 3CX voice over IP (VoIP) application and affects organisations all over the world, including but not limited to...
Can AI testing be halted?
The open letter calling for a moratorium on artificial intelligence (AI) testing hasn't been thought through, according to some. The letter, published by Future of Life Institute and signed by several industry heavyweights, asks that all research and projects beyond...
Foldable phones only bright spot in declining smartphone market
International Data Corporation (IDC) expects worldwide shipments of foldable phones, including flip and fold form factors, to reach 21,4-million units in 2023 - an increase of more than 50% over the 14,2-million units shipped in 2022. An updated IDC forecast projects...
Agile retailers the winners as Easter sales growth slows
South African retailers are forecast to ring up additional retail sales value of R908-million for the 2023 Easter season - down from the R923-million in extra sales they generated over the same period in 2022. However, forecasts also reveal strong revenue generation...
C-suite execs unfamiliar with basic cybersecurity terms
Many business executives prefer not to admit a lack of understanding when discussing cybersecurity issues, according to a recent Kaspersky study, which also revealed that up to a third of top managers in South Africa are unfamiliar with such terms as DDoS, botnets, or...
The e-mobility innovators unlocking access to the motorcycle market
Electric motorcycles are set to be a dominant force in sub-Saharan Africa's sustainable mobility transformation, but continued investment in start-ups tackling barriers across the value chain will be critical to maximise the full potential. This is according to a...
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Trend Micro signs up Obscure Technologies
Trend Micro South Africa has signed up Obscure Technologies as a distributor of its full suite of security products in the SADC region. Obscure Technologies is a specialised security distribution business, primarily focused on brand and channel development, says...
Property buyers, sellers favour digital platforms
Property portals are now the 'go-to' hunting grounds for selling properties and are using these platforms to maximise exposure and reach. Digital tools have become the major focus, with traditional media such as print, taking a backseat. Options available in the...
Why CMOs should commit to an innovation budget
Johan Walters, head of C2C Labs, says chief marketing officers (CMOs) are always looking for new ways to differentiate their brands. Newer technologies such as AR and VR offer huge opportunity to position a brand. But unless innovation is properly managed, measured...
Unlegislated ‘other’ leave not a right
Employers are free to offer staff various types of leave, not covered by legislation, but recognised and governed by company policy and contracts - however, as HCM experts explain, this 'other leave' is not a right and ought to be seen as a privilege. Nicol Myburgh,...
Worker demands when it comes to on-the-job training
s students have taken to the streets demanding #feesmustfall and the de-colonisation of education in higher education institutions, workers have some demands of their own. Workers are expecting and sometimes demanding a personal growth plan. "Workers want more than...
parnters deliver compliant cloud-based call recording
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ESET debuts early warning service
ESET is to offer ESET Threat Intelligence, a service that predicts and proactively notifies customers of real-time threats targeting their businesses so they can be more flexible when adapting to a rapidly changing threat landscape. The service will be rolled out...
Don’t just hand over personal information
South Africans are all too trusting when it comes to their personal information, and that can be dangerous. Sarel Lamprecht, MD of leading cyber insurance company Phishield, says that very few South Africans realise that when they hand over their ID cards for scanning...
F5 delivers cloud application services
F5 Networks has unveiled a series of solutions and innovations designed for customers requiring rich, consistent application services across private, public, and hybrid cloud application deployments. In addition, F5 announced combined solutions with Equinix Cloud...
Big data and cross-industry data sharing
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DATA ANALYST – Gauteng Sandton
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Software Quality Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are looking for both intermediate and Senior Software Quality Engineers to join our Johannesburg based team. The role requires strong Automation Testing experience, as well as Manual experience. You'll use the automation framework and pre-defined test tools to...
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