Patience and persistence key to job search success

New analysis shows that, on average, it takes around 15 months from the start of an active job search to beginning a new job role. In 2023, the average reached 17 months, while in 2025 it shortened to 14 months, according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for...

AI is changing enterprises, and already driving value

By Kathy Gibson - Artificial intelligence (AI) is starting to pay off for early enterprise adopters. More than half of companies that have implemented AI are now seeing a return on investment, with the most value reported by future-built organisations. This is the...

Tech giants raise the AI safety bar

The risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) are back in the spotlight with the news that rogue agents have been responsible for multiple attacks on government sites in Australia and the US. Even the FBI has not been immune to attacks from autonomous agents....

AI makes critical thinking a workforce priority

A new global study from the IBM for Business Value points to a disconnect between the skills chief human resource officers (CHROs) say AI requires and those employees prioritise. While 71% of CHROs identify the ability to supervise, validate and override AI outputs as...

AI-augmented robotics to elevate Industry 4.0

The integration of advanced robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming several industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, automotive, and aerospace and forging a path towards the realization of Industry 4.0. While companies are heavily investing in...

Green light for Convergence Partners’ buyout of Datacentrix

All of the conditions precedent for Convergence Partners' purchase of 100% of Datacentrix have been met, and both the Competition Commission and Independent Communications Authority of South Africa have unconditionally approved the transaction. On 17 January 2024,...

FPAA comes into force

The primary amendments introduced by the the Films and Publications Amendment Act 11 of 2019 (FPAA), which came into effect 1March, are the regulation of the online distribution of films, games and publications, and the extension of the operations of the Film and...

Newer treatment options offer hope in tackling obesity

Minimally invasive and scarless endoscopic procedures are expanding the range of treatment options available for patients with the complex, chronic disease of obesity, offering hope where other weight loss methods have failed or where surgery is not an option for...

Microsoft launches new initiatives in support of African startups

Under the remit of its recently established Africa Transformation Office (ATO), Microsoft has announced new initiatives to accelerate the growth of 10 000 African startups and fast-track investment in Africa's startup ecosystem over the next five years. Microsoft's...

Tax reporting a key component in addressing ESG matters

Since 2014, when PwC began its annual assessment of tax transparency provided by the top 100 companies on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), transparency in tax reporting has moved from being a conversation around tax evasion to a critical topic that sits at the...

DDoS attacks hit record high in Q4 2021

Compared to Q3 2021, the total number of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks in Q4 shows an increase of 52% - 4,5 times more than the same time the previous year, according to Kaspersky. Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks pose a huge threat to...

WASPA partners with Evina to make DCB more secure

With a surge in cybercrime throughout the world, and looking to bolster the security and efficiency needs of SA consumers, the Wireless Application Service Providers Association (WASPA) has partnered with international cybersecurity company, Evina. David Lotfi, CEO of...

Drone boom driving operational efficiency, safety and cost savings

As the commercial use of drones continues to accelerate making them increasingly integral to the effective and efficient functioning of certain sectors, the global drone industry is predicted to be worth about $43-billion by 2024, with some 2,7-million drones already...

R1m up for grabs in SA’s biggest pitching competition

The 2022 edition of the Engen Pitch & Polish will again see 16 hungry entrepreneurs competing for a first prize worth R1-million - including R650 000 in cash and a R350 000 Raizcorp incubation bursary. The second prize is R100 000 in cash and the third prize R50...

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Teraco connects to over 55 countries

Launched two years ago, the Africa Cloud eXchange (ACX) from Teraco Data Centre Environments now provides access to 54 African countries via local and global carriers. ACX aims to provide a secure data centre environment for cloud providers to co-locate and onward...

Telkom releases disciplinary hearing update

Telkom has announced the disciplinary hearing involving suspended chief financial officer, Jacques Schindehütte, on a matter of personal misconduct is scheduled to resume on 6 August 2014. This follows a long adjournment agreed to by both parties. In the interest of...

Firewalls must be audited to reduce risk

The role of the firewall has expanded considerably from their traditional role of perimeter security to securing application connectivity, interrogating application traffic, controlling web usage, and blocking spam. By virtue of the firewall’s diversifying role,...

Businesses must master HR to compete

Today’s business market demands that operators ensure their human resources (HR) are effectively managed, agile, technically proficient and positioned ahead of the development curve. This is the view of HR and recruitment specialists at Accsys, who say that HR...

Lindsay Saker uses Integr8 services

Integr8, a leading ICT infrastructure and managed services provider and division of Business Connexion (BCX) Group, has provided core infrastructure upgrade services to support a Telkom fibre optics installation at several sites making up the Lindsay Saker vehicle...

The benefits of mobile WiFi

Always-on connectivity has many benefits for the private consumer and the business user alike, and today’s plethora of mobile devices reinforce this trend with convenient connected devices geared for mobility, says Fayaaz Seedat, Huawei consumer product specialist at...

Creating the elusive single customer view

Many organisations are investing significant sums and extensive time into implementing customer relationship management (CRM) systems for their purported ability to deliver improved customer relations and client retention, says Gary Allemann, MD, Master Data...

Biometrics expected to boom in retail

Biometric technology is increasingly becoming a part of life, but it still remains confined to specific applications where the need for identity authentication is paramount. Technology vendors like Ideco are touting the use of biometrics in retail as the next big...

Data: the bank manager of the future

A few decades ago, bank managers and storekeepers used to know their individual customers’ shopping or banking behaviour, preferences and needs intimately enough to provide them with personalised advice, recommendations and service that encouraged customer loyalty....

Attix5 improves backup and recovery

With cloud playing an increasingly prominent role in business operations, companies are trying their utmost to protect their cloud-based data without compromising on security or quality. Attix5 has the answer. With a range of cloud solutions - ensuring secure back up...

Jnr – Intermediate PHP Developer (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:YOUR experience in systems integration, robust technical skill set and love for building new solutions is wanted by a cutting-edge Tech company in Somerset West seeking its next Jnr – Intermediate PHP Developer. The role is mostly remote. The ideal...

Systems Engineer (VMware & Azure)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Fund Management Firm seeks a strong technical Systems Engineer with VMware & Azure to be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining its computer infrastructure and networks. You will monitor and troubleshoot system performance,...

Java Developer (Hybrid) – Gauteng Centurion

ENVIRONMENT:Design cutting-edge architectures, software, hardware and communications to support cross-functional requirements and interfaces as the next Java Developer sought by a dynamic Software Company with a focus on digital transformation. You will also be...

Senior Apex Developer – Gauteng Sandown

Summary Senior Apex Developer with a strong background in banking or financial services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in developing and managing applications on the Salesforce platform, particularly with the NCINO banking system. Certification in...

Senior Business Analyst – Western Cape Somerset West

Title: Senior Business AnalystRequirements EngineeringLead and facilitate requirements elicitation efforts with client stakeholders through workshops, discussions, and other methods to ensure comprehensive engagement and accurately capture essential functional...

Systems Engineer (VMware & Azure) – Western Cape Claremont

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Fund Management Firm seeks a strong technical Systems Engineer with VMware & Azure to be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining its computer infrastructure and networks. You will monitor and troubleshoot system performance,...

Business Analyst

The posi on is in the BAU team to support business with systemqueries and improvements on Limits and Exposure Managementand Collateral Model.Problem solvingDocumentation - Writing / ReportingEffec ve communica on and relationship management(Managment of...

Junior Software Engineer (C#, C++, Java, Python) (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:DESIGN, develop & implement cutting-edge software solutions as your coding talents as a Junior Software Engineer is sought by a fast-growing FinTech company in Joburg to join its team. Your duties will range from the development of entirely new...

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