Unemployed are least likely to prioritise betting spending-limit tools

The online betting group most likely to prioritise debt repayment with a windfall is also the group least likely to ask regulators or operators for spending controls, according to new research from Softswiss. Fewer than four in 10 unemployed South Africans think...

AI-first enterprises will win big if they do it right

Kathy Gibson reports - Enterprises that are reshaping and reinventing business domains around artificial intelligence (AI) are on track to experience great return on investment (ROI) and become more competitive. But there is a currently a big disconnect between AI...

AI leaders join call for a slowdown in new developments

The call for a global slowdown on artificial intelligence (AI) development is gaining traction, with the leaders of the some of the world’s largest AI companies adding their voices. On Saturday, Anthropic CEO Dr Dario Amodei penned an essay calling for AI companies to...

Unmanaged AI poses new ‘shadow agent’ crisis

A growing “shadow agent” crisis threatens to overwhelm businesses. According to the Veeam Software’ latest research, organisations across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are battling unmanaged AI on two fronts. On the data security front, 70% of organisations...

Supply chain under siege

Supply chain cyberattacks have become a huge concern for companies and organisations in recent years due to their potential to cause widespread disruption. And although these malicious attacks have significantly dropped since 2019, they still affect hundreds of...

Vulnerabilities in open-source Suricata, FreeRDP projects

Kaspersky has uncovered seven vulnerabilities - two of which could allow arbitrary code execution - in the widely used open-source projects Suricata and FreeRDP during pre-release penetration testing of the company's products. Security experts say that of the seven...

Recession is not impacting all European ICT markets equally

ICT spending in Europe is set to grow by 3,7% year on year in 2022, according to the most recent edition of Black Book Live published by International Data Corporation (IDC) in June 2022. Considering the unstable macroeconomic and political situation, IDC prepared an...

Conflict between inflation and supply chain repair is hurting SMEs

The news seems to be full of contradictions: on one hand, inflation is at a record-high after skyrocketing to its highest since May 2009 at 7,4% in June; accompanied by higher prices. On the other, supply chain repair in many sectors is providing surpluses which are...

First malaria vaccine set to roll out in Africa

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has welcomed the launch by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, of the landmark opportunity for countries to apply for funding to introduce, or further roll-out, the RTS,S/AS01 (RTS,S) malaria vaccine. International support of nearly...

Campus switch sales to exceed $95bn by 2026

More than $95-billion will be spent on campus switches over the next five years, with multi-gigabit switches (2.5/5/10 Gbps) expected to comprise 10% of the port shipments by 2026. The is according to a recent report by Dell’Oro Group. “Due to a number of unforeseen...

Microsoft Office flaws exploited in nearly 80% of malware attacks

One quarter after another, Microsoft Office remains the most widely exploited software for malware delivery. The primary reason is that a significant portion of Office users delay essential security updates, which keeps the doors open for fraudsters to inject...

Eskom Expo in Gauteng to host regional expos

Eskom Expo for Young Scientists in Gauteng will host a number of regional science fairs around the province to showcase the scientific brilliance of the province’s promising young scientists. The regional expos will be the first physical science fairs since 2019,...

What is hindering C-suite implementation of sustainability strategies?

Nearly two-thirds of the world’s business leaders expect to transform their sustainability strategy in the next three to five years, but businesses will need to prioritise the shift from planning to implementation if they are to make good on their promises. Now is the...

Economic downturn is now the top emerging risk worrying executives

Concern about a macroeconomic downturn has quickly become the top emerging risk facing organisations. This is the headline finding from Gartner’s latest global Emerging Risks Report, conducted in the second quarter of 2022. “The top five risks reported by respondents...

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Zazoo launches Ultility Vending System

Zazoo, previously Net1 Mobile Solutions, has launched its Utility Vending System at African Utility Week (AUW) held in Cape Town. This turnkey vending solution simplifies tariff management and consumer arrears collection, allowing utilities and municipalities to...

Gemalto boosts e-government adoption

Gemalto has announced Coesys mGov, an innovative new mobile strong digital authentication solution that enables citizens to access online government services using a combination of their contactless national eID card and NFC phone. As a result, it allows authorities...

Multiple device use is here to stay

There is a school of thought that the future will see us using only one digital device to meet all our needs. However, this is counter-intuitive given the ubiquity of these devices and the many and varied roles they play, says Graham Braum, GM of Lenovo Africa....

Liquid Telecom SA expands reseller base

Liquid Telecom South Africa announced an expansion of its reseller base in response to increasing demand for broadband connectivity over its award-winning satellite network. Liquid Telecom was named the 2014 VSAT Provider Of The Year at the SatCom Star Awards and its...

Ricoh SA focuses on being services-led

Ricoh SA has made four new appointments to key management positions that enhance the company’s IT service delivery capability and provide strong leadership in strategic regions. The appointments support Ricoh’s shift to being an IT services-led company over the...

VMware takes on East Africa

Business and industry within the African context continues to boom. Markets are opening up, industry is developing and a growing desire by countries to become globally competitive, are all factors that are creating a favourable investment platform for many big...

JG Electronics uses Ricoh solution

John Georgiou started heat press sublimation printing in South Africa 20 years ago after spending five years in the electronics industry – and he did so against all odds. He had no help from his previous sublimation equipment vendor prior to working with Ricoh, the...

Vodacom Business aids hospitality industry

Technologies have had a profound impact on the way we do business. This, along with the ‘always-on’, always connected mentality of customers means that businesses, large and small, are using technology to improve their competitive advantage. In light of this, Vodacom...

Artisan shortage not that dire

The government has been talking about its R845-billion infrastructure build programme for some time now, but a growing number of construction companies – and engineering firms – are complaining about the government’s lack of building and investing, with many companies...

Outsource customer management

The contact centre industry has reached a crossroads more significant than any other in its history and, this time, operators have no choices left. So says Zain Patel, operations director: Domestic at Merchants. “Contact centres were developed, four decades ago,...

UI5 Developer

Are you a talented and passionate UI5 Developer looking to take your career to the next level? We are seeking a dynamic individual with a strong background in SAP UI5 development to join our innovative team. As a UI5 Developer, you will play a crucial role in...

L2 Network Engineer

Role Purpose: The role of Network Engineer is responsible for building and maintaining the day-to-day operation of the organisation's computer network.Operates the company's internal data communications systems.Plans, designs, and implements local and wide-area...

Commercial Analyst

As a Commercial Analyst, you will be at the heart of our client's Operations, Sales, and Finance teams, ensuring a seamless flow of financial processes. Your primary mission is to collaborate closely with various departments, guaranteeing accurate invoicing,...

Data Engineer – Remote Remote

Data EngineerJoin a leadership team that is ahead of the game!Our client an International African Tech Company is looking for propellor-heads to join their dynamic team of Data Scientists and Consultants. If you are looking for a career where you can learn and develop...

UI5 Developer – Gauteng Rosebank

Are you a talented and passionate UI5 Developer looking to take your career to the next level? We are seeking a dynamic individual with a strong background in SAP UI5 development to join our innovative team. As a UI5 Developer, you will play a crucial role in...

L2 Network Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

Role Purpose: The role of Network Engineer is responsible for building and maintaining the day-to-day operation of the organisation's computer network.Operates the company's internal data communications systems.Plans, designs, and implements local and wide-area...

Commercial Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga

As a Commercial Analyst, you will be at the heart of our client's Operations, Sales, and Finance teams, ensuring a seamless flow of financial processes. Your primary mission is to collaborate closely with various departments, guaranteeing accurate invoicing,...

Azure DevOps Engineer

Looking to join a leading technology firm and get your career going in innovative cloud solutions and services? Our clients are in search of Skilled Azure DevOps Engineer located in the Bryanston. Experience a fantastic Hybrid model and gain valuable experience...

Automation Tester / Test Analyst

Job Description Seeking experienced candidate proficient in Agile lifecycles, specializing in Test Automation. Critical thinker with strong communication skills for process improvementResponsibilities Lead test processes, manage QA environments, and define quality...

Senior Analyst Developer

The scope will include but will not be limited to: Key deliverables: Desired Skills: Analytical skills and thinking Time and work management Problem solving and analysis Presentation Skills Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Desired Qualification Level: Degree...

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