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...

Steady growth forecast for server market

The global server market size is estimated to reach $175,29-billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9,8% from 2024 to 2030, according to the recent reports of Grand View Research. Continued advances in emerging technologies, such as AI,...

Overcome AI fears to drive business value

Many employees are being tasked with utilising artificial intelligence (AI) in their workflow, and they are growing increasingly concerned about the potential bias created by the technology or losing their jobs to it. In this Q&A interview, Duncan Harris, director...

Despite slowdown, PC monitor shipments still grow

The global PC monitor market continued its quarterly decline in the fourth quarter of 2021 (4Q21) with unit shipments shrinking 5,2% compared to the same quarter in 2020. Despite a challenging second half of the year, the market still exceeded expectations and ended...

Cities could create 1,8m green jobs

Ambitious urban climate action could create and support more than 1,8-million green jobs in South Africa by 2030. The jobs would be part of a green and just recovery from Covid-19, according to the research from C40 Cities, a global network of mayors taking action to...

CFOs must adapt strategies to drive long-term advantages

CFOs should move beyond short-term, reactive moves to counter inflation and identify opportunities to build long-term competitive advantages, according to Gartner. CFOs should shift from a focus on neutralising margin pressures to long-term strategies, including...

What are this month’s biggest cyber threats?

The war in Ukraine has opened up the possibility of Russian cyberattacks which, together with the growing scourge of cybercrime, is keeping CIOs awake at night. Richard Frost, product head: cyber security at Vox, has rounded up some of the most pressing issues in...

Academy aims to build female talent pipeline in tech

Microsoft South Africa and Business Engage have partnered to launch the Women Take IT to the Stage Academy during April and May 2022, with applications to participate in the six-session skills-building programme open until 31 March 2022. "The academy aims to bridge...

Swvl, Moove partner on EV bus rollout

Tech-enabled mass transit provider Swvl and mobility fintech Moove have entered into a partnership to scale Moove's revenue-based vehicle financing model across the MENAP (Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan) region, as well as expand vehicle classes to include...

Conference looks back over 18 years of B-BBEE legislation

The B-BBEE Commission will be hosting its annual conference on 1 April 2022 under the theme "Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment, Quo Vadis?". The 2022 Annual B-BBEE Conference will be officially opened by an address from the deputy minister of trade, industry and...

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EMC targets EMEA channel growth

EMC has announced that it is enhancing the way it works with channel resellers to target the entry-level segment in EMEA (with product sales worth between $5 000 and $25 000). To increase sales in this segment EMC has implemented a simplified quoting process,...

Marketing your business in Africa

At no time in recent years has there been as much optimism about the various opportunities for businesses in Africa. Yet, successfully marketing a brand across such a diverse continent – with over 50 countries, hundreds of languages and various cultures – is no easy...

Risks of cyber-attacks hard to define

Cyber-attacks cause very real and tangible damage to businesses, not only in terms of financial losses, but in terms of damage to reputation. Risk management is one factor in the prevention and mitigation chain, as it is essentially the forecasting and evaluation of...

Kaspersky protects ZyXEL UTM firewalls

ZyXEL Communications and Kaspersky Lab are delighted to announce that ZyXEL’s newly introduced line of next-generation UTM firewalls integrates Kaspersky Lab’s breakthrough anti-malware technologies. The companies’ long-term co-operation and ultimate integration...

DCC offers new Huawei E5220 WiFi modem

Create a WiFi hotspot quickly and effortlessly wherever you need it with the Huawei E5220 WiFi modem from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). This fully portable modem allows you to share a single mobile data connection with up to 10 devices, and offers...

Cloud-based computer bridges IT gap

CloudGate, the new computer from Cloudware Technologies (a MICROmega company), combines the simplicity of the Android operating system with the creative tools of the traditional desktop to create what Cloudware’s MD Brian Timperley calls “a powerful new hybrid device...

Protecting the mobile workforce

Not too long ago, many organisations were dismissing the bring your own device (BYOD) phenomenon as being of no consequence. However, nowadays they realise that BYOD can have serious implications for the business, and are putting policies in place and implementing...

How insurers should choose new technology

The process of choosing new technology has traditionally involved selection centred on a functional and technical scoring exercise. However to select the best technology partner, insurers should look beyond core features and functions and aspire to innovations like...

Securing the Internet of Things

Not too long ago, the notion that everyday appliances - home, office, medical - would be connected to a network and the Internet was far-fetched and futuristic. Today, however, it is a reality, and we are seeing a slew of devices connecting to the Internet and to each...

Retailers increasingly seek ESL benefits

Electronic shelf labels (ESLs) will, in the next five years, grow beyond retail markets in legislated countries and revenues will increase six-fold to nearly $2-billion by 2019, according to an ABI research report: Next Gen Retail: Electronic Shelf Labels. The report...

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Our client, a leading software and solutions developing company, specifically catering to the hospitality sector, seeks to employ a Software Consultant candidate to join this progressive and expanding professional team. Please note that this role is fully remote and...

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SALARY: Market Related REQUIREMENTS: Relevant Degree or Diploma in Project Management as well as relevant project management work experienceScrum Agile certification/experience2+ years of work experience in related business (Development & Engineering)DUTIES:...

Business Analyst / Investment Reporting Specialist (CH1010)

Our client in the financial services industry is looking for an Investment Reporting Specialist / Business Analyst at their offices in Pretoria.The Reporting Specialist will play a key role in the development of effective client-centric investments reports, the...

Data Engineer (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading FinTech company seeks to fill the role of a Data Engineer with a knack for data analysis to join its team. It is a remote role that includes data manipulation, modelling and being responsible for the understanding of inter-dependencies between...

Scrum Master (CH994)

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned Scrum Master who will be responsible for the facilitation of workflows within one or two software development teams to ensure that they deliver on their respective commitments...

Software Consultant

Our client, a leading software and solutions developing company, specifically catering to the hospitality sector, seeks to employ a Software Consultant candidate to join this progressive and expanding professional team. Please note that this role is fully remote and...

IT Project Coordinator

SALARY: Market Related REQUIREMENTS: Relevant Degree or Diploma in Project Management as well as relevant project management work experienceScrum Agile certification/experience2+ years of work experience in related business (Development & Engineering)DUTIES:...

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ENVIRONMENT:A leading FinTech company seeks to fill the role of a Data Engineer with a knack for data analysis to join its team. It is a remote role that includes data manipulation, modelling and being responsible for the understanding of inter-dependencies between...

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