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...

Hybrid working reduces holiday childcare stress

A study of over 1 000 working parents by International Workplace Group found that 61% said school holidays are stressful due to juggling childcare and work commitments. In contrast, 63% have their working life impacted by family routine during the holidays. This, in...

Bitcoin dominance ratio hits highest share since 2021

Despite significant price swings and fluctuations seen in April, June and the first weeks of August, Bitcoin's value has still jumped by roughly 51% year-to-date - adding nearly $450-billion to its market cap. Bitcoin's impressive performance and a double-digit price...

Facebook maintains 78% reach in the US

Facebook might have lost its charm among younger generations, but it continues to be the most popular social media platform in the US - and by some margin: according to the numbers presented by AugustaFreePress.com, 78% of the  US population uses Facebook regularly....

Ukraine has the cheapest Internet in the world

Ukraine has the cheapest fixed-line broadband internet globally at $6.40 per month, according to a TradingPlatforms.com data presentation. Moldova, Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan also offer internet at cheaper prices. Edith Reads, the TradingPlatforms’s financial...

NASA seeks designs from the public to throw shade in space

Searching the universe for Earth-like planets is like looking for a needle in a haystack. To further this exploration, NASA is supporting the early-stage study of a concept for a hybrid observatory that would combine a ground-based telescope with a space-based...

Vodacom invests R1bn to expand KZN connectivity

Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal will spend over R1-billion into the mobile network this year, to improve regional coverage reach, capacity and network resilience, and accelerate access to connectivity throughout the province, particularly in deep rural areas and townships....

Green light for Seacom acquisition of EOH-NS and Hymax

Seacom’s acquisition of EOH Network Solutions (EOH-NS) and Hymax, divisions of iOCO and part of EOH Holdings, has been approved by South Africa’s Competition Commission. 1 September 2022 has been earmarked as the first day of integrated operations under the Seacom...

SARB confirms it is looking at crypto regulation

The SARB has confirmed it is preparing various regulations for the crypto asset sector, taking a phased approach over the next 12 to 18 months. Dawid de Villiers, partner, Lerato Lamola, candidate attorney and Analisa Ndebele, trainee attorney at Webber Wentzel,...

Deepfakes a growing risk for businesses

The FBI recently announced that more companies have been reporting people applying to jobs using deepfakes. Imposters use video, images, recordings, and stolen identities pretending to be someone else to get a remote IT position. This may sound like a joke, but hiring...

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Record number of IFS users

IFS, the global enterprise applications company, announces that its solutions, including IFS Applications, IFS Field Service Management and IFS Mobile Workforce Management, have reached the 1-million mark in terms of number of active users. Current IFS customer...

Lenovo ThinkServer from Pinnacle Africa

Pinnacle Africa has confirmed that the company will be distributing the Lenovo ThinkServer range and that the first stock has already landed. The ThinkServer family of products allows the company to offer a one-stop solution for both enterprises, and small to...

Electronic signatures drive efficiency

Within business, the volume and velocity at which content is generated can be terrifying, but few categories of content are as important as those documents requiring a signature, says Avi Rose, regional business manager: South Africa at ARX. If poorly managed,...

RS introduces new wireless range

RS Components (RS) and Allied Electronics (Allied) have introduced an exciting new range of wireless modules and system-in-package devices, under an exclusive distribution agreement with Jorjin Technologies of Taiwan. The Jorjin portfolio enables RS and Allied...

Sage ERP Africa partners with Datalinx

Sage ERP Africa has signed a distribution agreement with Datalinx, offering customers in Africa and the Middle East access to a range of integrated warehousing solutions that enable significant cost savings and operational benefits in key areas such as warehouse,...

The Internet of Everything is coming

The scope of the Internet of Things (IoT) is huge. Internet-connected devices are growing exponentially. The number of devices that the typical enterprise worker uses sometimes outnumbers the user 8:1, with the average non-enterprise consumer not far behind. Because...

DCC offers the HP EliteBook Folio 1020

Mobility is the ultimate competitive edge in today’s fast-paced business world, and the ability to work whenever you want from any location has become essential. With this in mind, the new HP EliteBook Folio 1020 from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) is the...

Make security part of your company’s DNA

The world is a new place – social networks are no longer fads for youngsters but have evolved into valuable business tools for the modern business. They include rich applications, real time interactions and all the user generated content you can consume. Local IT...

MasterCard launches SME discount portal

South African MasterCard business cardholders now have access to an array of exclusive offers with the launch of MasterCard Business Perks, an online portal of discounted products and services designed to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs).The National...

Motivate employees by investing in wellbeing

Whilst the growth of the South African economy is already hindered by a high unemployment rate at 24,3% as per Statistics SA’s latest results, there are additional factors to consider within the workforce that have an influence in this regard. Some of the most...

Senior Java Developer

Are you a seasoned Java Developer looking to elevate your career within a dynamic and innovative environment? We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our team as a Senior Java Developer. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and...

Data Scientist

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a software consulting house with over 3 decades of tech driven solutions using the latest cutting-edge technology. Our client is seeking a Data Scientist with experience in data science roles, including hands-on experience...

Project Manager (Junior to Intermediate)

Project Manager (Junior to Intermediate)World class Mentorship and specialisation!Our client is looking for a passionate and organised individual who loves driving delivery in a fast-paced environment. Do you have a knack for keeping projects on track, managing...

Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Are you a seasoned Java Developer looking to elevate your career within a dynamic and innovative environment? We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our team as a Senior Java Developer. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and...

Data Scientist – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a software consulting house with over 3 decades of tech driven solutions using the latest cutting-edge technology. Our client is seeking a Data Scientist with experience in data science roles, including hands-on experience...

Project Manager (Junior to Intermediate) – Remote Remote

Project Manager (Junior to Intermediate)World class Mentorship and specialisation!Our client is looking for a passionate and organised individual who loves driving delivery in a fast-paced environment. Do you have a knack for keeping projects on track, managing...

IBM Software Developer at Datonomy Solutions

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)

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

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...

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