CEOs want to ramp up their AI spending as FOMO kicks on

AI is exceeding most CEOs’ expectations and their optimism is growing. Cisco’s latest study shows that 67% now worry they’re underinvesting in the technology — up from 57% last year — with nearly two thirds (64%) of those surveyed now seeing AI adoption as mandatory...

Women face higher levels of burnout as stress levels climb

South African employers are facing a growing workforce resilience challenge as new data reveals that women are increasingly bearing the burden of workplace stress, burnout and mental health crises. A comprehensive analysis by Lyra Southern Africa of 67 419 Employee...

SA companies are shunning public cloud for AI workloads

South African organisations are shifting AI workloads out of the public cloud faster than their counterparts anywhere else in the world, according to new global research commissioned by Cloudera. The Great AI Re-Architecture Survey, conducted by Wakefield Research...

AI-driven cybercrime moves into operational mainstream

AI, infostealers, vulnerabilities, ransomware, and geopolitical conflict are reshaping organisational risk and compressing the time defenders have to respond, according to Flashpoint’s latest 2026 Global Threat Intelligence Report: Midyear Edition. The threat...

New SteelFox malware targets popular software

Kaspersky experts have uncovered a new and ongoing malicious campaign that exploits popular software such as Foxit PDF Editor, AutoCAD, and JetBrains. The attackers employ stealer malware to capture victims' credit card information and details about their infected...

Vodacom reflects on 30 years, looks ahead to growth

As it celebrates its 30th birthday, Vodacom reports that geographic diversification is driving increases in service revenue and EBIDTA. Shameel Joosub, group CEO of Vodacom, comments that the company now connects 206-million customers and provides financial services...

Africa embraces cloud, more growth forecast in 2023

Kathy Gibson reports – Although Africa has demonstrated pervasive cloud adoption over the last three years, the continent is still growing and maturing. This is according to Arthur Goldstuck, MD of World Wide Worx, presenting the Cloud in Africa 2023 preliminary...

Average take-home pay falls by almost 5% in December 

The average nominal take-home pay declined in December, ending the dismal compensation year at a low point, according to the latest BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI). “At R14 633, the average nominal take-home pay was 4.8% lower than the R15 403 reflected in...

Webb unveils dark side of pre-stellar ice chemistry

If you want to build a habitable planet, ices are a vital ingredient because they are the main source of several key elements — namely carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur (referred to here as CHONS). These elements are important ingredients in both...

Blockchain key to rebuilding African financial systems

Africa has an enormous cash and informal trade economy: however, at the root of many challenges that Africa currently faces is financial exclusion. An alarming 900-million people are unbanked in Africa due to numerous challenges, including accessibility to banks,...

These are the key barriers to crypto adoption

Nearly half (41%) of cryptocurrency users in South Africa fear losing money due to volatility, and no longer use digital currencies, according to the latest Kaspersky research. Additionally, 10% of local respondents have already lost money and stopped investing as a...

Yahoo leads as the most impersonated brand for phishing

Yahoo was the most impersonated brand for phishing attacks during Q4 2022, climbing 23 places and accounting for 20% of all attempts. This is according to Check Point Research (CPR), in its Brand Phishing Report for Q4 2022. The report highlights the brands that were...

Sweden’s National Library turns to AI to parse centuries of data

For the past 500 years, the National Library of Sweden has collected virtually every word published in Swedish, from priceless medieval manuscripts to present-day pizza menus. Thanks to a centuries-old law that requires a copy of everything published in Swedish to be...

Reducing carbon footprint a focus for packaging

With most public commitments to sustainable packaging at risk of going unfulfilled, 20% of organizations will shift their focus from recycling and eliminating plastics to reducing the carbon footprint of their packaging by 2026, according to Gartner. While the pivot...

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Admiral Group aims for improved CX

Verint Systems has announced that one of the UK's largest car insurance providers, Admiral Group, has gained new levels of customer insight leveraging Verint Speech Analytics, alongside its Verint Quality Management (QM) and Call Recording solutions. Using the...

First Technology debuts cloud storage offerings

Local IT specialists First Technology National has announced the release of Data Backup/Archiving as a Service, powered by Commvault and FirstNet Technology Services. This is one of the first offerings of its kind in Africa in partnership with Commvault. The solution...

Tech entrepreneurs prepare to wow investors

With DEMO Africa 2016 just hours away, 27 of Africa's top tech entrepreneurs are putting the finishing touches on their presentations to investors from around the world at Africa's biggest investment showcase of African talent. DEMO Africa, a pan-African platform,...

Business continuity conference focuses on Africa

The Business Continuity Institute will be hosting its first ever conference focused on African challenges and solutions. The conference will take place over two days on the 7 and 8 September 2016 at the Hilton Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg. The Business Continuity...

PayU launches recurring payment solution

PayU has launched a real time recurring (RTR) offering, PayU Xpress, that is set to boost security and convenience for both retailers and consumers. The solution provides South Africa's eCommerce stores with a platform for their shift to a one-click checkout, offering...

Mustek, Optoma forge new partnership in SA

Optoma, a designer and manufacturer of projection and audio products, has formed a new distribution partnership with Mustek, for its operations in South Africa. Effective immediately, Mustek will bring Optoma's cost-effective business and IT range of projectors to...

New technologies demand a new outlook for finance

The days of bankers being able to apply a set of regular criteria when assessing clients' requests for finance are officially over. They have fallen victim to the evolving march of technology and the introduction of machinery and devices that were unheard of and...

How SMAC can increase competitiveness

Business management solution providers are under enormous pressure to reinvent their platforms as the upsurge of social, mobile, analytics and cloud (SMAC) technologies threatens to make traditional enterprise resource planning (ERP) software irrelevant. That's the...

MTN appoints new chief digital officer

MTN SA has strengthened its executive team once again following the appointment of Maxwell Takalani Nonge as the new chief digital officer. Nonge's appointment will be effective 01 September 2016. Nonge is an accomplished professional who has extensive experience in...

Efficiency and safety key to new Pitram release

Micromine has launched Pitram 2015 Version 4.6, a new underground fleet management and mine control solution. Pitram 4.6 includes many new and enhanced features which have been designed to further assist both surface and underground operations to reduce costs,...

Senior Python Developer (Remote) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a software engineering and data science consultancy based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with a global development reach. Serving a diverse client base, from large enterprises to emerging startups in South Africa, the Middle East, and the...

Enterprise Architect – Western Cape Cape Town

Our client in the Financial Sector is looking for a Senior Enterprise Architect to join their team on a contract basis until December 2024. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping and drafting roadmaps as the team transitions to modern enterprise...

Software Engineer at Lexis Nexis

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a...

Senior PHP Engineer (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:Our Client is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to explore innovative technological solutions to support the growth of their clients' businesses. This role involves creating and maintaining the rules engine and related software services while working...

Developer – SQL at Parvana Recruitment

About our client: Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...

SAP Basis Consultant

Ready to Blast Off? Join Us as SAP Basis Superhero! Do you have the superpowers to tame the wildest SAP landscapes and keep systems running smoother than a well-oiled machine? If you can wield SAP NetWeaver like a Jedi lightsaber and tame the mighty HANA like a pro,...

Software Engineer at Lexis Nexis – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a...

Senior PHP Engineer (Remote) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:Our Client is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to explore innovative technological solutions to support the growth of their clients' businesses. This role involves creating and maintaining the rules engine and related software services while working...

Developer – SQL at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client: Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...

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