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...

AI skilling among major risks for SA employers

Organisations in South Africa face a range of employee-related risks which could, if left unaddressed, have a dramatic impact on their future success. A global report from Mercer Marsh Benefits, People Risk 2024, draws on the views of 4 575 human resources (HR) and...

SolarAfrica breaks ground on solar farm

Independent power producer SolarAfrica Energy has broken ground on its first utility-scale solar farm based in the Northern Cape. Phase 1 of the SunCentral project will total around 342MW in generation capacity, with Phases 2 and 3 bringing the total size to 1GW and...

Ransomware remains relentless … and more destructive

Cybersecurity specialist Fortinet's latest FortiGuard Labs Global Threat Landscape Report Threat reveals an increase in the automation and speed of attacks, demonstrating more advanced persistent cybercrime strategies that are more destructive and unpredictable. In...

What happens inside a cybercrime war-room?

South African businesses are most affected by crypto mining attacks by self-spreading malware, coin miner modules, and infections spread via users downloading a "cracked" version of legitimate software. "Living off the land" attacks are also on the increase, with...

Why is Open RAN important?

Kathy Gibson is at Mobile World Congress 2022 - While the IT industry has steadily shifted to open and interoperable systems, the telecommunications industry has kept its systems stubbornly closed - but the new era of rapid change and innovation means that openness is...

VMware puts people in the centre of its 6G vision

Kathy Gibson is at Mobile World Congress 2022 - VMware is unveiling its vision for Automating Life, underpinned by the fusion of cloud, networking and AI technologies, and a belief system structured around equity, sustainability and trust. To chart a successful course...

Life on the edge just became a lot more interesting

Kathy Gibson is at Mobile World Congress 2022 - Edge computing is rapidly becoming one of the most significant topics in the IT world, with the potential to completely transform the way businesses and individuals engage with the world around them. That's according to...

Metal and biometric cards to drive payment card revenue

A new study from Juniper Research has found that global payment card shipment revenue for technology companies will reach $11,7-billion in 2026, from $9,7-billion in 2022. This 20% increase reflects new innovations emerging in the payment cards space while the...

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Vodacom stores offer LG G3

The much anticipated LG G3 is now available from Vodacom stores. The latest smartphone from LG Electronics (LGESA) is a culmination of consumer research based on LG’s product development philosophy, Learning from You. LG listened and the G3’s philosophy, "simple is...

BlackBerry platform wins STIG approval

BlackBerry has announced that Secure Work Space for iOS and Android, a multi-platform containerisation solution managed through BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 (BES10), has received Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) approval from the Defense Information...

Standard Bank updates banking app

Standard Bank has announced the much anticipated update of its banking app for smartphones. This rollout follows the successful launch of its new generation tablet banking app in March this year. According to Vuyo Mpako, head of Innovation and Channel Design at...

Dac Systems, Nintex empowers business

The increase in data volume combined with the need to maintain a standardised and sustainable operation is driving the need for businesses to invest in advanced workflow and process management infrastructure. Dac Systems, a leading distributor of business process...

IronTree offers Panda Cloud Fusion

IronTree has extended their range of cloud services to include Panda Cloud Fusion, delivering comprehensive security, management and support into one easy to use solution. This extends IronTree’s proposition adding protection and management to their already strong...

Timex introduces innovative smartwatch

Timex, the iconic leader in outdoor and sports performance timepieces and the first authentic watch brand to enter the smartwatch space, has reached yet another milestone with the introduction of the Timex IRONMAN ONE GPS+, offering consumers stand-alone wireless...

Hybrid solutions ease SMMEs’ load

In today’s connected world, no SMME can afford to ignore the benefits of cloud services that can help it to boost productivity, increase efficiency and reduce costs. Such services can free you of many of the complexities of looking after computer systems so that you...

Konica Minolta backs PinkDrive

Konica Minolta Medical South Africa (KMMSA) has joined parent company, the Bidvest Group, in pledging its on-going support to the PinkDrive’s initiative to bring the early detection of breast cancer to all South African women. Earlier this year, PinkDrive unveiled...

Flash is important for the channel

Distribution is in the midst of one of the most turbulent times in its history. Seemingly out of nowhere, the once simple world of hardware resale has been turned on its head and partner organisations have had to get to grips with new technologies and new business...

Metrofile expands property portfolio

Metrofile Holdings Limited has extended its property ownership to include two more properties located in Gauteng and the Western Cape for undisclosed amounts. The purchase of the two properties amounting to a total of 7 600 square metres has resulted in the...

Senior Application Developer – Remote Remote

Our client in the financial service industry is looking for a Senior Application Developer with experience in the Full Software Development LifecycleThe ideal candidate will have a degree in Computer Science or related fields Experience with agile environments with...

Systems Analyst at IQbusiness – Gauteng Johannesburg

IQbusiness is a Management Consulting firm. We are currently looking for a Systems Analyst for a contracting opportunity. Responsibilities: Implements computer system requirements by defining and analyzing system problems; designing and testing standards and...

Digital Strategist (Senior) at Accenture

About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth, and enhance public...

Senior Data Engineer

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: The Data Engineer will have a knack for data analysis, data manipulation and data modelling. The consultant will be responsible for understanding and driving the overall technical vision and planning of a client's organisation and...

Business Analyst

Key accountabilitiesThe Consultant shall provide Development, Testing, Data migration and Go-livesupport services for the SAP Data Services toolset (Data Integrator). This will include the following:1.Requirements refinement and documentation in the form of a...

Enterprise Architect

Our client, an International Mining Company, has a Contract position for a ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT.Provide domain and subject matter expertise in vulnerability and patch management.Design, develop, review, and maintain a comprehensive vulnerability/patch management...

Software Development Team Lead

Looking for a Senior Software Developer with managerial experience, comfortable mentoring and leading the development team.Must have completed Bachelors Degree (IT/Computer Science or similar) coupled with 4 -8 years of experience in the field of Software...

Digital Strategist (Senior) at Accenture – Western Cape Cape Town

About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth, and enhance public...

Senior Data Engineer – Western Cape Century City

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: The Data Engineer will have a knack for data analysis, data manipulation and data modelling. The consultant will be responsible for understanding and driving the overall technical vision and planning of a client's organisation and...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Key accountabilitiesThe Consultant shall provide Development, Testing, Data migration and Go-livesupport services for the SAP Data Services toolset (Data Integrator). This will include the following:1.Requirements refinement and documentation in the form of a...

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