Crypto assets force tax systems to review their policies

The rapid rise of crypto assets is forcing tax systems to ponder if rules designed for a traditional economy can keep pace with technologies that are redefining how value is created, owned and exchanged, Professor Shaun Parsons has told attendees at a University of...

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 drives a surge in skills development needs

As digital and AI trends continue to disrupt work, 85% of business leaders agree that the need for skills development will dramatically increase over the next three years, according to Gartner. According to a June 2024 Gartner survey of 330 business leaders, 93%...

IT distribution revenues remain stable

Distributor revenues inched up from the previous quarter to $20,2-billion in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q24), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) North America Distribution Tracker. Year-over-year growth was down a fraction of a percent with...

Legal, financial, travel entities hit with new malware

Kaspersky experts have identified new functionalities within the Janicab malware, which is being used by a mercenary APT group DeathStalker to infiltrate specific organisations within a number of industries. The new variant has been spotted across European and Middle...

Global cyberattacks at an all-time high

New data from Check Point Research (CPR) shows that the global volume of cyberattacks reached an all-time high in Q4 with an average of 1 168 weekly attacks per organisation. The top three most attacked industries in 2022 were Education/Research, Government, and...

ADC enables remote peering via INX-ZA

Africa Data Centres is now offering remote peering through its partnership with INX-ZA. In essence, remote peering is peering at an Internet Exchange without the requirement of being physically present. Customers can use any network service provider's infrastructure...

ESG a strategic long-term priority despite Black Swan events

Despite recent Black Swan' events such as the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, the pandemic and trade disputes, GlobalData analysis finds that Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) remains a long-term strategic priority for tech service providers to enterprises....

These are the titles for 2023 esports championships

Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) has determined the esports titles for 2023, following a selection process through which all esports titles are selected for use at Provincial and National Championships. The process takes into account those titles which are used at...

The future is bright for high-performance, adaptive computing

AMD chair and CEO Dr Lisa Su has detailed the significant role high-performance and adaptive computing plays in creating solutions to the world’s most important challenges. During her live keynote, Dr Su showcased next-generation AMD leadership products redefining...

Nvidia reveals gaming, creator, robotics, auto innovations

Powerful new GeForce RTX GPUs, a new generation of hyper-efficient laptops and new Omniverse capabilities and partnerships across the automotive industry were highlights of an Nivdia address ahead of this week’s CES trade show in Las Vegas. “AI will define the future...

LG shares vision for the future

LG Electronics CEO William Cho has shared the company's continuous efforts to create innovation for a better life and ensure a sustainable future for all. Affirming the company's commitment to take on new challenges despite any uncertainties, Cho opened its pre-CES...

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How to address critical infrastructure vulnerabilities

Almost 80% of industrial security incidents in critical infrastructure organisations are caused by unintentional internal issues such as software misconfigurations from human error and malfunctioning network protocols, according to Fortinet. Critical infrastructure...

MDM presents big data conference

Master Data Management (MDM) MD Gary Allemann, will be presenting at the Big Data & Analytics Conference, running from 12 to 13 July 2016 at the Indaba Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg. He will cover why banks are unable to exploit big data, explore the lack of...

Regent adopts Exergy for commission administration

When Regent had to automate its commission administration system, it opted for the commission module embedded in the SilverBridge Exergy policy administration system. The migration is considered to be one of the most successful projects at Regent Insurance given its...

Vantage funds R250m Vumatel expansion

Vantage Capital, Africa's largest mezzanine fund manager, has disbursed the second and final tranche of a R250-million ($16,6-million) expansion capital facility to Vumatel. The funds will be used for the on-going expansion of Vumatel's fibre-to-the-home (FTTH)...

Workonline Communications sponsors Internet access

Pan-African wholesale network service provider Workonline Communications is helping to Internet access on the continent, particularly in disadvantaged communities, through its sponsorship of bandwidth to NGO Afrika Tikkun. The free bandwidth will be rolled out across...

How many cyber-heists go unreported?

Between the hours of 5am and 8am Japan time on 15 May last month, cyber attackers used compromised card details of customers from a Tier 1 bank in Africa to make transactions on a number of customer accounts. Well over 100 cyber crooks made physical cash withdrawals...

Mobile voter enrolment for DRC elections

Gemalto has won an international tender to supply CENI, the National Independent Electoral Commission of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with 22 000 mobile biometric voter enrolment kits to support a comprehensive update of the country's national voter...

The role of cyber-security in manufacturing

Cyber-security has become an integral component of any organisational strategy. With intellectual property becoming even more essential in a highly competitive world, no company can afford not to ensure that this critical asset is protected. For manufacturers, with...

HP Inc makes business printing mobile, secure

HP Inc has announced new mobile and business intelligence software to help business IT managers make their print environment more mobile, secure and productive. The new offerings include: * Mobile print software that makes printing from mobile devices to printers on a...

Big increase in active malware families

Check Point Software Technologies has published its latest Threat Index for May 2016, revealing that the number of active global malware families increased by 15% in May 2016. The May Threat Index presents a mixed view of Africa, with several countries making quite...

Qlik Consultant – Gauteng Gauteng

We are recruiting a Qlik Consultant to join our team. Our ideal candidate must have the required technical skills accompanied by passion and determination to make a difference and deliver a competitive advantage for a passionate and customer-focused IT delivery...

NOC Engineer (Level I) – Gauteng Dunkeld West

Responsible for monitoring network performance, managing incidents, and performing initial troubleshooting to ensure the reliability and security of high-speed connectivity solutions. Qualifications and Minimum Requirements: Matric Mikrotik MTCNA certification 2 years...

Junior / Trainee Progress Developer

Super exciting role for a Junior / Trainee Progress OpenEdge Developer based in Johannesburg but work from home. (office available when need arises). Location: Johannesburg basedYou were born to develop and are dead keen to sink your teeth into really exciting and...

Data Analyst – Compliance

Role purpose:M-Pesa is a pioneering fintech business and global market leader in mobile money. Starting from 2007 as a convenient means by which the unbanked and underbanked could make digital payments, M-Pesa has now grown to offer over 60 million active customers...

Senior Python Developer

This position reports to the respective team's manager and can be fully remote. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be someone whose expertise directly translates into the development of robust software in the e-commerce domain. You will have the opportunity to...

Junior / Trainee Progress Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Super exciting role for a Junior / Trainee Progress OpenEdge Developer based in Johannesburg but work from home. (office available when need arises). Location: Johannesburg basedYou were born to develop and are dead keen to sink your teeth into really exciting and...

Data Analyst – Compliance – Gauteng Midrand

Role purpose:M-Pesa is a pioneering fintech business and global market leader in mobile money. Starting from 2007 as a convenient means by which the unbanked and underbanked could make digital payments, M-Pesa has now grown to offer over 60 million active customers...

Senior Python Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

This position reports to the respective team's manager and can be fully remote. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be someone whose expertise directly translates into the development of robust software in the e-commerce domain. You will have the opportunity to...

Solutions Architect

Solutions Architect with relevant degree and minimum 8 years' experience which should include software development, system integration, data design, data warehousing, networking, infrastructure and cloud, required to analyse, design and build solutions that enable...

Test Automation Engineer

Global concern is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to take ownership of test automation on a range of exciting products currently being developed in the physical access control space. You would get to work closely with highly skilled engineers in a very...

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