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...

Applications now open for ISPA Inspires sponsorships

Smart young South Africans aspiring to careers in the ICT industry are invited to submit their applications for consideration for the fifth instalment of the ISPA Inspires educational sponsorship from Monday (2 September). ISPA is South Africa's official internet...

Exposure to violence severely impacts SA’s young children

A study by Lucinda Tsunga, a PhD graduand from the University of Cape Town (UCT), has described alarmingly high levels of violence exposure in young South African children which could have significant implications for addressing the profound impact of violence...

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...

Consumers reel under impact of inflation, interest hikes

Nearly half of South African consumers (44%) say they will not be able to pay at least one of their current bills and loans in the next three months, according to research conducted by TransUnion in late May and early June. And, with high inflation rates and...

First-time consumer credit defaults increase in Q1

The rate people defaulted on their loans for the first time increased in the first quarter of 2022, according to Experian South Africa’s Consumer Default Index (CDI). The CDI increased quarter-on-quarter, moving from 3.49 in 2021 Q4 to 3.68 in 2022 Q1. Year-on-year,...

Network upgrade a major boost for academia

The South African National Research and Education Network (SA NREN) has been upgraded to help all connected South African universities, colleges, scientific councils, researchers, innovation centres, and more access faster connectivity quicker. The CSIR, SANReN,...

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Global Energy Innovations, Jasco partner

Global Energy Innovations (GEI) has signed a Master Distributor partnership agreement with Jasco to deliver GEI’s precision battery testing, monitoring and conditioning equipment and software to sub-Saharan Africa. The product offering includes the flagship EC-Series...

In-memory capabilities in IFS Applications 9

IFS, the global enterprise applications company, announces its plans for in-memory capabilities at IFS World Conference in Boston. Real-world scenarios using real-time data analysis in IFS Applications were run thousands of times faster through the use of in-memory...

XDSL launches Mega Continuity offering

XDSL is offering existing and new enterprise customers another first in South Africa – its Mega Continuity offering. It includes a full cabinet in its carrier-class data centre in Centurion, 100 Megabits per second (Mbps) fibre Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)...

Save on your home security bills

Everyone knows that South Africans ensconce themselves behind huge walls and electric fences and deploy alarm systems installed at huge cost and backed by armed response companies. With the county’s astronomical crime rate this is understandable.  Says Derick Roberts,...

Saracens rolls out Gemalto wristbands

Gemalto is supplying Saracens, one of the UK’s most successful rugby union clubs, with prepaid wristbands that offer fans speedy and secure contactless payment for food and drink at its Allianz Park stadium in north London. The pilot project marks the first step...

Cloud-based backup strategy in 15 minutes

Cloud-based backup services are an easy way for IT service providers to help clients achieve availability of their data, says Warren Olivier, Southern Africa regional manager at Veeam Software -- as well as an excellent first step into becoming a cloud provider. “In...

Zebra Technologies unveils WiNG Express

Zebra Technologies, a global leader in products and services that provide real-time visibility into organisations’ assets, people and transactions, is unveiling a new wireless local area network (WLAN) offering that is easy to manage and deploy without sacrificing...

2015: the year of a data dystopia

With news of the 2015 Oscar winners still ringing in our ears, there is something about this time of year that makes watching a good film particularly satisfying, says Brian Mitchell, senior product marketing manager at CommVault. However, even amidst so many great...

ProComm named Ruckus Wireless reseller

ProComm has been appointed as an official Ruckus Wireless Top Dog reseller and service partner of all Ruckus Wireless products in Zimbabwe, Botswana and Zambia – the first African Top Dog partner outside of South Africa.  ProComm will offer the complete line of Ruckus...

Sage One, ORT JET empower SMBs

Sage Pastel Accounting has teamed up with ORT JET - an initiative that focuses on helping Jewish entrepreneurs to build sustainable businesses - to offer a 12-month subscription to the Sage One Accounting online software to qualifying members of the ORT community. ORT...

Automated Tester – Gauteng Johannesburg

Hire Resolve's client is looking for an Automated Tested to join their team. The client is a leading consulting firm specializing in the development of cutting-edge operational mine management software for the mining industry. Their team comprises talented developers...

Systems Administrator

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Systems Administrator to join their team, based in East London.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT systems and network administration, as well as experience with cloud computing and...

Technical Test Analyst

Join Our Team as a Technical Test Analyst! Are you passionate about ensuring software excellence through meticulous testing and automation? Do you thrive in dynamic, Agile environments where quality is paramount? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Role...

Developer

Job Description Join a leading JSE-listed financial organization. Work on key projects, contributing to digital transformation. Design and develop advanced systems, enhancing client journeys through updated websites and software applications.Responsibilities Deliver...

Business Intelligence System Analyst

The Business Intelligence System Analyst is responsible for understanding business needs, gathering requirements, and designing solutions that leverage data to drive business decisions and strategy. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders across various...

IBM Software Developer at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton

o Knowledge of various content management systems like IBM FileNet, IBM Content Manager, Microsoft SharePoint, OpenText, etc.o Understanding of how these systems store, manage, and retrieve content.o Proficiency in Java, as ICI is often customized using Java.o...

Mid-Senior .Net Full Stack Developer (JHB) – Gauteng Gauteng

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding expertise of a Mid-Senior .Net Full Stack Developer is sought by a dynamic & family-owned Agricultural business in Joburg to develop and maintain its .Net applications, focusing on C# Web API, MAUI, Xamarin, and a Blazor app. However, any...

SAP Basis Junior Consultant – Gauteng Menlyn

Are you passionate about SAP and ready to kickstart your career in consulting? Our client is seeking a motivated SAP Basis Junior Consultant to join their dynamic team! ?? Experience: Minimum of 3 years SAP basis experience across multiple SAP components.Experience...

Senior Software Engineer (Python/Node.js) (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE engineering leadership & mentorship while working on technical challenges as the next Senior Software Engineer sought by a cutting-edge Communication Solutions Platform. Joining the Core Platform team, you will focus on Back End technologies...

Technician Assistant

SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Provides technical support to users. Does operation, planning and maintenance of telecommunication and computer hardware, software, server, and network system infrastructure to ensure maximum access and utilization of resources....

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