AI misinformation is accelerating Africa’s risk landscape

As misinformation, cybercrime, health emergencies, civil unrest, extreme weather and infrastructure disruption become progressively interconnected across Africa, organisations are under growing pressure to distinguish fact from fiction before uncertainty escalates...

Business leaders bet big on robots, but few are ready

Robotics is no longer a bet on the future - it's a plan for the next five years – but according to new research from Intel, most organisations are moving faster than their operating models can support. The new study – The Robotics Readiness Gap - finds a stark...

Hubble solves merger mystery from Milky Way’s early years

Our home galaxy, the Milky Way, grew to its current size in part by consuming smaller galaxies. Now, new data from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope shows definitive evidence of a dwarf galaxy merging with the young Milky Way galaxy in the earliest phases of its...

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...

DTIC, Takealot partner to digitise township economy

Kathy Gibson reports - The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has signed an agreement with Takealot to develop and digitalise the township economy. Parks Tau, minister of trade, industry and competition, made the announcement this morning at the launch of a...

Digital platforms could add R91,4bn to SA economy

Kathy Gibson reports - The digital platform economy could be a game-changer for South Africa, potentially adding R91,4-billion to the economy by 2035. This growth would see the sector's contribution expand from 0,02% of GDP in 2022 to a meaningful 1,38% by 2035. These...

Healthy life expectancy in Africa rises by 10 years

Healthy life expectancy in the African region has increased on average 10 years per person between 2000 and 2019, a World Health Organization (WHO) assessment reports, a greater rise than in any other region of the world during the same period. The report also notes...

Proliferation of health info can contribute to anxiety disorders

The vast array of health-related information available online and the numerous discussions surrounding Covid-19 could increase the likelihood of developing a health anxiety disorder, but it is important to note that a health anxiety diagnosis does not preclude the...

Cybercriminals are getting to you through your router

Prevailing wisdom is to make sure that your computer and any linked cloud services are protected to the hilt with software and support services to detect and prevent malicious ransomware and other cybercriminal attacks. However, another vulnerable frontier is every...

African teachers strive to become future-fit

As the effects of the pandemic continue to be felt on the education system, schools must navigate the imperative to catch up with national curriculums while providing future-proof classrooms and learning environments. And teachers are keen to gear up their skills to...

Redesigned networks the answer to ongoing supply chain issues

Supply chain leaders have had to adapt to the challenges of the last couple of years, with the most popular shift being to a hybrid regional model with local and regional elements embedded in global networks. A massive 95% of respondents t a Gartner supply chain...

Crypto collapse and rising smart attacks define security landscape

During Q2 2022, distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks reached a new level as the share of smart attacks and average duration saw steep increases. Compared to the previous year, the average duration of a DDoS attack rose 100 times, reaching 3 000 minutes. The...

Router security flaws hit record levels

Router vulnerabilities have surged to record heights in the past few years, according to data presented by Atlas VPN. It is argued that routers have received more attention due to the increase in remote work, which opens up the possibility for hackers to breach...

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Avnet, Tricon, Tri-Continental partner

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AIS celebrates 10 years

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How to help cyberbullying victims

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Contact centres still need people

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BT improves performance for Williams

The first results of BT’s partnership with Williams Martini Racing are showing how BT technology is helping improve car performance with the team through realtime pitstop practice data analysis, accelerated race video analysis, improved applications performance and...

Five ways cloud telephony aids SMEs

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BYOD can save money for companies

Bring your own device (BYOD) is fast becoming a pivotal part of the modern workspace. But an increase in connectivity and a diversity of devices – and a concomitant increase in productivity – brings with it a whole new set of challenges, says Derick Roberts, CEO of...

Predictive data set from TransUnion

In tough times, credit lenders face increased risk, negatively impacting profitability. To meet the market’s need for improved risk management, TransUnion has bolstered its Bureau Credit Characteristics (BCC) suite with the introduction of BCC Format 700 variables. BCC Format 700 variables is the next-generation of consumer credit profiling data tools that is highly granular, offering more than 3 400 variables across 19 refined industries to increase risk predictability.

New Xerox multifunction device from BDS

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Defying threat gravity

With the onset of the digital enterprise, the security landscape has shifted – no longer is security a question of staying behind the walls erected to protect the business, but rather requires an approach that covers a multitude of environments and threats. From the...

Mid Software Developer at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand

Are you ready to be part of a transformational journey that will reshape the digital landscape of Africa? A leading Pan-African telecommunications company is launching a groundbreaking Software Engineering Centre of Excellence (COE); dedicated to building...

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Role Purpose Conduct analysis of business needs to provide software application solutions focused on delivering business value. Together with a range of business, technical and technology stakeholders, you will help design and implement innovative solutions to meet...

Business Solutions Analyst – Gauteng Tulisa Park

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Fullstack Developer (Entry) 1561 – Gauteng Pretoria

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Functional Analyst at Accenture

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iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We are seeking a Junior Field Support Engineer who will be responsible for providing technical support and maintenance for hardware, software, and network systems on-site. Your hands-on technical...

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We are looking to hire a Specialist Developer who will be crucial in driving innovation, using domain knowledge and experience to provide specialist insight into enterprise-wide technology-based challenges and solutions and so contribute to the achievement of the...

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Functional Analyst at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand

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