Technology and its role in the future of banking
Kathy Gibson reports - The bank of the future will be very different to what banks look like today. For some years, banks have been going through a digital transformation to reinvent themselves, but the jury is still out on what this strategy actually involves. The...
Fraud, AML protection key for banks
Kathy Gibson reports - Fraud and financial crime are a fact of life for bankers. Banks need to find new ways to detect attacks, increase the accuracy of these tools to reduce false positives, and improve productivity. The two big issues for banks are fraud in payments...
Ukraine conflict could drive cybercriminals to think outside the box
Russia's war on Ukraine and its increasingly isolated internet environment could drive Russian cybercriminals to think outside the box and launch new forms of cyberattacks. This is according to Nclose's co-founder and technical director Martin Potgieter, who says...
This is what a black hole in space sounds like
Since 2003, the black hole at the centre of the Perseus galaxy cluster has been associated with sound. This is because astronomers discovered that pressure waves sent out by the black hole caused ripples in the cluster's hot gas that could be translated into a note -...
MFA worth $27bn to mobile operators this year
A new study by Juniper Research has found operators will generate $27-billion from the termination of SMS messages related to multi-factor authentication in 2022; an increase from $25-billion in 2021. The research predicts this 5% growth will be driven by increased...
How to design better decisions, create change
As data alone is unlikely to drive decisions, chief data and analytics officers (CDAOs) need to learn to design better decisions and make change in three ways, according to Gartner. The three ways are: improving the timing of decisions, accelerating decisions and...
One in five companies turn cybersecurity off if it impacts production
A new Kaspersky report, "Kaspersky ICS Security Survey 2022: The seven keys to improving OT security outcomes", reveals that 20% of industrial businesses across META tend to switch off their cybersecurity product if it is affecting their production processes or...
Russian players excluded from European esports
The European Esports Federation (EEF), in support of Ukraine and condemning Russia's military aggression, has stated that Russian athletes are not allowed to participate in the European Championships. On 4 May, the EEF issued an official statement from the Federation...
Search is on for sustainable plastic packaging solutions
Cheap, mouldable, and corrosion resistant; these qualities have made plastic a dependable packaging staple for the manufacture of consumer goods sold online. But in South Africa - where the total cost of plastic waste pollution exceeds R885-billion annually - the...
Shipping losses fall, but waters are still muddy
The international shipping industry is responsible for the carriage of around 90% of world trade, so vessel safety is critical. The sector continued its long-term positive safety trend over the past year but Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the growing number of costly...
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International gaming legend at rAge 2014
WD is providing a great source of excitement at rAge 2014, held this year from 10 to 12 October. The world-leading hard drive manufacturer will be bringing out gaming professional player Stephen Ellis, AKA Snoopeh, most famous for his exploits on the League of Legends...
Cloud computing and PoPI driving BDA
With benefits of flexibility, streamlined processes and reduced costs, cloud computing continues to be a key technology being looked into by businesses in 2014. In fact, according to new analysis from Frost & Sullivan, overall the cloud computing market in Africa,...
Red Hat announces Storage Server release
Red Hat, the world’s leading provider of open source solutions, today announced the availability of the newest major release of Red Hat Storage Server, an industry leading open software-defined storage solution for scale-out file storage. The advanced capabilities in...
IndigoCube wins MICT SETA accreditation
IndigoCube's accreditation as a training provider for the National Certificate: Business Analysis qualification has been renewed by the Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA). The qualification is ranked...
Ruckus Wireless expands ZoneFlex APs
Ruckus Wireless has announced the expansion of its line of Smart 802.11ac ZoneFlex access points (APs) with the launch of four new models. The expanded line-up includes the new Ruckus ZoneFlex R500 (2x2:2) and ZoneFlex R600 (3x3:3) indoor dual-band (2.4/5 GHz)...
Social media important for business
Social media for business is the single most cost effective distribution channel any business has at its disposal says executive management at Ukuvuma Solutions, a leading ICT consultancy and systems development specialist. The company believes that this...
Go Agile for continuous delivery
Continuous delivery is a software-development paradigm that aims to put business requirements in control of the process. It thus recognises the fact that businesses rely on software for competitive advantage, and thus that software development has to be achieved in...
Mobile money key to a cashless society
As the story of the mobile phone and its contribution in bridging the digital divide in sub-Saharan Africa unravels, the device’s revolutionary role in facilitating transactions and wealth distribution in the region is shaping up in an unprecedented way, says Chidi...
Fujitsu workstations accelerate innovation
Fujitsu has introduced new high end whisper-quiet workstations, extending its comprehensive Made in Germany line-up. The powerful new Celsius R940 and Celsius M740 models provide business users facing ever-faster innovation cycles with the opportunity to gain a...
Preparing for a cyber-attack
Cyber-attacks are a threat to businesses of all types and of all sizes, from the giant enterprises to the smaller SMEs. A popular maxim is that there are two types of companies - those who have been breached, and those who have been breached but don’t know it....
Data Solutions Architect (CH1016)
Our client, the most innovative financial institution in South Africa, is seeking a Data Solutions Architect to join their team in Sandton offices.Role PurposeTo define the technology solution for the Data and Analytics (D&A) environment and ensure that it is...
Application Developer
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Renowned Asset Manager is looking for an IT Auditor to join their growing team. This role is Cape Town based. This is an Employment Equity designated role. The candidate will assist the Internal Audit team in executing internal audit activities within an Institutional...
Technical Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client: Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...
Senior Java Developer
Ready to take the Java world by storm? We're looking for a Senior Java Developer to help us revolutionize the software development industry! If you're a Java guru with a passion for emphasizing leadership, proficiency in Java-related technologies, and a commitment to...
Data Solutions Architect (CH1016)
Our client, the most innovative financial institution in South Africa, is seeking a Data Solutions Architect to join their team in Sandton offices.Role PurposeTo define the technology solution for the Data and Analytics (D&A) environment and ensure that it is...
Application Developer
Position: Application DeveloperHire Resolves client is currently seeking a talented and experienced Application Developer to join their team in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining...
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