Biometric security falls to AI-driven fraud

The systems designed to verify identity and secure financial transactions are rapidly becoming the weakest link in the fight against fraud, as new data reveals the scale of AI-driven impersonation across Southern Africa. According to the Smile ID 2026 Digital Identity...

Job requirements evolve as AI economy goes mainstream

Artificial intelligence (AI) exposure among South African professionals has shifted from niche to mainstream. This is one of the findings from the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for March, which includes an analysis of how artificial intelligence (AI) skills are...

Industrial AI moves into physical operations

AI is now delivering measurable operational benefits in use cases such as process automation, automated quality inspection, predictive maintenance, logistics, and energy forecasting says the latest Cisco State of Industrial AI Report. However, many organisations are...

Gen Z is more resentful of AI as adoption stagnates

Gen Z is growing increasingly angry about the role of artificial intelligence in their lives. A new Gallup survey by the Walton Family Foundation and GSV Ventures shows that a generation once seen as AI’s early adopters is now sounding the alarm on its risks,...

Google’s smartphones face huge loyalty issues

Despite its maximum efforts to take market share from Apple and Samsung, Google still remains a niche player in the smartphone market, according to research group Stocklytics. Although the tech giant aims to win more new users with its latest model - Pixel 8a and its...

Customer value key to driving B2B growth

Forrester research indicates that changing buyer behaviors and expectations require a complete revenue process transformation for B2B firms to drive long-term, sustainable growth. Modern B2B buyers are digitally savvy and conduct their own buying research and...

African Data Centres to build new Cape Town facility

Africa Data Centres is building a second, 20MW-capacity, data centre covering 15 000 square meters in eight data halls in Cape Town. According to Tesh Durvasula, Chief Executive Officer of Africa Data Centres, there is a clear pipeline of demand for colocation space...

Tension between personalised experiences and personal privacy persist

Seventy-one percent of B2C customers and 86% of B2B customers expect companies to be well-informed about their personal information during a service interaction, according to a new Gartner survey. The survey of more than 5 800 customers conducted in December 2021...

Lack of ethics in IT widens the digital divide

IT has become so pervasive that a lack of ethical awareness in this sector risks doing more harm than good, and widening the digital divide. This is according to Josine Overdevest, founder and MD of educator coaching organisation Flying Cows of Jozi, non-executive...

African tech start-up funding ‘will double’ by 2025

African business leaders are forecasting a surge in spending on tech start-ups as foreign direct investment and improved Internet connectivity helps establish the continent as a tech superpower, according to new research from World Mobile. More than half (54%) of...

Three key mindset shifts for CFOs

As CFOs embrace the digital transformation of their function, they must make three key mindset shifts to achieve fully autonomous finance, says Gartner. During the opening keynote from the Gartner CFO & Finance Executive Conference, Gartner experts outlined the...

Businesses at risk as social media fuels more unrest

Businesses should prepare for a rise in civil unrest incidents as the cost-of-living crisis follows hard on the heels of the Covid pandemic. According to insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS), confidence in traditional sources of information and...

AMD unveils next-gen hardware and software roadmaps

AMD has outlined its strategy to deliver its next phase of growth driven by its expanded portfolio of high-performance and adaptive computing products spanning the data centre, embedded, client, and gaming markets. "From the cloud and PCs to communications and...

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Master Power saves R9k a month with solar energy

Master Power Technologies (MPT) has taken its first step into the world of sustainable energy production with a R475 000 solar panel installation at its head office in Randburg. Known for its energy-efficient solutions providing customers with reliable independent power systems, MPT has been researching the efficacy of solar power for some time.

IAB SA makes submissions on Copyright Amendment Bill

The IAB SA has made written submissions to the Department of Trade and Industry on the draft Copyright Amendment Bill, which was published in July this year. The initial August deadline for submissions had been previously been extended until 16 September. "The current...

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For many entrepreneurs travel is essential in order to conduct their business, to sell their product or service, to see clients and meet with investors. Even with the advances in technology, travel is still a reality for many. A successful and productive business trip...

The many trends of middleware

The term "middleware" has been used for many years to broadly categorise the set of behind-the-scenes technologies designed to help enterprises create, connect, and manage the myriad of software applications that run today's businesses. By Mike Piech, vice-president...

Sophos recognised in three Magic Quadrant reports

Sophos has once again been positioned in the “Leaders” quadrant of Gartner’s 27 August “Magic Quadrant for Unified Threat Management.” The quadrant is based on an assessment on a company’s ability to execute and completeness of vision.

The future of mining is smart

Mines are increasingly using information and communication technologies (ICT) to rethink the way they work, looking beyond cost-cutting to respond to challenges in a way that lays the foundation for the future. By Magda Honey, IBM natural resources COE director for...

Understanding the importance of data sovereignty

With the recent passing of the Protection of Personal Information (PoPI) Act into law, the issue of data sovereignty has come into focus in South Africa. By Bryan Balfe, enterprise account manager at CommVault While not a new topic, PoPI has highlighted its...

Visualisation the first step to data storytelling

Howard Dresner, chief research officer at Dresner Advisory Services, believes that storytelling will be the next big thing in collaborative computing. With business intelligence (BI) tools becoming increasingly more sophisticated, and many now including some semblance...

Ericsson launches WiFi calling for multi-device

Ericsson has announced the addition of a new functionality, WiFi calling for multi-device, to the existing Ericsson WiFi calling solution. This functionality enables operators to extend voice service coverage from smartphones to millions of WiFi-only devices such as...

Accurate and dense data imperative for insurance

The insurance industry is faced with the challenge of managing risk while providing efficient and cost-effective services. By Robin Wagner, vice-president: consumer and insurance at TransUnion Controlling loss ratios, pricing products correctly to ensure the right...

Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

Position: Project ManagerHire Resolves client is currently seeking a talented and experienced Project Manager to join their team in Cape Town, Western Cape. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing various projects within the organisation...

Financial Analyst Developer (SQL)

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As a Support Engineer, you'll be responsible for providing technical support to our customers. You're someone who has worked with databases, built a few Postman collections and done some scripting in Bash, PowerShell or VBScript. You enjoy working with people, have...

Developer – Python (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client: If you are looking for a meaningful and impactful contribution to philanthropic initiatives while earning well and working for a dynamic, organised and innovative global organisation, this employer is well worth considering. What you will be doing:...

Shopify Developer

Shopify Developer (5+ years) Part-Time / Full-Time (20-40 hours per week)Remote (Preference for US hours, flexibility for the right candidate) One of ur US based clients are seeking an experienced Shopify Developer to join their team.The ideal candidate will have over...

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