Equipment buy-back rate set to change
Xperien has urged businesses to start preparing for important buy-back rate changes in 2025. These changes stem from the introduction of Windows 11, the rise of AI-enabled devices, and increasing environmental concerns about outdated equipment. Wale Arewa, CEO of...
Kaspersky identifies signs of AI in phishing attacks
Cybercriminals are increasingly using large language models (LLMs) to generate content for large-scale phishing and scam attacks, Kaspersky’s AI Research Center experts have discovered. As threat actors attempt to generate fraudulent websites in high volumes, they...
Employees trust robots – to a point
According to recent Kaspersky research, employees in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa region (META) trust robots in performing ordinary tasks in logistics, transportation, and cleaning. However, they were less willing to trust robots with life critical functions,...
Customer data, analytics a top priority in customer service
Customer service and support leaders cited customer data and analytics as a top priority for achieving organizational goals in 2023, according to a survey from Gartner. In a Gartner online survey of 283 customer service and support leaders from August-October 2022,...
Used smartphones to the value of $99,9bn will be shipped in 2026
International Data Corporation (IDC) estimates worldwide shipments of used smartphones, including officially refurbished and used smartphones, will reach 282,6-million units in 2022. The unit growth represents an 11,5% increase over the 253,4-million units shipped in...
5G will drive connected vehicle numbers past 367m by 2027
A new Juniper Research study has found that the number of connected vehicles in service will reach 367-million globally in 2027, from 192-million in 2023. This growth of 91% will be driven by the advancement of both ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) and...
European shipments of printing consumables declines
One aftereffect of the Covid-19 pandemic is the apparent permanence of hybrid working. Faced with the slow return of workers to offices, along with political and economic uncertainty and high inflation rates -- printing suppliers in Europe are having a hard time....
The most wanted gaming console of 2022 was …
The PlayStation 5 is the world's most wanted console of 2022. A new study, conducted by online jigsaw site I'm-A-Puzzle, analyzed a list of the most popular consoles and compared the average monthly searches each of them got throughout the year on Google, to find out...
Global NFT sales value hit $21,9bn in 2022
It's been a tough year for the nonfungible token (NFT) market, amid a crypto winter. The entire market is down by nearly every trackable metric, and monthly NFT sales value remains deep below peaks seen in 2021. However, the total sales value in 2022 has still...
Earned wage access solutions in demand
A fairly new fintech offering, earned wage access (EWA) that allows employees to access a portion of their earned wages before their regular pay cycle. In many instances, EWA is bridging the gap between traditional monthly pay cycles and the realtime consumer...
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Africa governments need greater data transparency
The African continent is set to undergo the most rapid Internet traffic (IP) growth worldwide between now and 2020. In the same period, fixed broadband speeds in Africa will increase 2,4-fold, with an average mobile speed connection of 5Mbps. The transformation of...
Cyber-risk 101: What every business needs to know
Statistics show that there are over 1,5-million cyber-attacks every year, or 4 000 every day, although experts believe these figures are dramatically under-reported as most victims of cyber-attacks would prefer to keep the news under wraps. In our Internet-connected...
RS adds LoRaWAN development kits
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MTN streamlines warehouse operations
MTN SA is streamlining and modernising its Midrand warehouse operations to improve efficiencies and customer service. This is part of a drive to focus on the core business while exploring adjacent growth opportunities. This business model change has resulted in...
How to address critical infrastructure vulnerabilities
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MDM presents big data conference
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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...
Pre-sales Networking Specialist (PE) – Eastern Cape Gqebera
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE technical Pre-sales support to various entities for the purpose of promoting and selling products/services for potential customers and existing customers as the next Pre-sales Networking Specialist sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network...
Business Systems Analyst 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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Firmware Engineer
Our global client who produce cutting edge security products is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join their team. You would be joining as a firmware engineer where you will get to work with the teams in a Scaled Agile environment. The primary focus of this role is...
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Design, develop, and implement high-quality, maintainable, and efficient software. Document the functionalities of new and existing software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and design solutions. Collaborate with external clients,...
Data Engineer – Western Cape Stellenbosch
We are seeking a skilled and dynamic Data Engineer to join a leading South African banking institution, recognized as a household name in the financial industry. Based in the picturesque town of Stellenbosch, this role offers the flexibility of a hybrid working model,...
Firmware Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Our global client who produce cutting edge security products is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join their team. You would be joining as a firmware engineer where you will get to work with the teams in a Scaled Agile environment. The primary focus of this role is...
Junior Web Developer (LM) – Gauteng Pretoria
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Full Stack Java Developer – Payments
Job Title: Full Stack Java Developer - PaymentsLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (12-month contract)Hybrid We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Java Developer with more than 5 years of experience in developing and maintaining payment systems. The ideal...
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