Alarming rise in deepfakes for the ‘world’s election year’
Africa, along with half the rest of the world's population, will have its share of elections in 2024 - and new data is showing an alarming increase in YoY trends in AI-powered scams. Sumsub - a global full-cycle verification provider - has detected upwards of a 245%...
African industries should look out for these threats …
According to Kaspersky statistics, in the first quarter of 2024, the percentage of industrial control systems (ICS) computers globally on which malicious objects were blocked decreased by 1,3 percentage points (pp) from the first quarter of the previous year, to...
2021 ties for sixth-warmest year on record
Earth’s global average surface temperature in 2021 tied with 2018 as the sixth warmest on record, according to independent analyses done by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Continuing the planet’s long-term warming trend, global...
More than a third of telehealth clinicians had patient data compromised
Global research unveils that 37% of healthcare providers across the META region have experienced cases where their employees compromised customers’ personal information during remote consultations. In addition to this, nearly half (45%) of providers believe that their...
Double-digit investments in edge computing expected
Worldwide spending on edge computing is expected to be $176-billion in 2022, an increase of 14,8% over 2021. Enterprise and service provider spending on hardware, software, and services for edge solutions is forecast to sustain this pace of growth through 2025 when...
Retail trends set to prevail in 2022
2021 was a year of readjustment marked by a slow economic recovery, still engulfed by the Covid-19 pandemic, which continues to spread across the nation. In this climate, the retail sector has adopted a flexible strategy that makes it easier to adjust to new consumer...
Tourism critical for economic recovery in 2022
The important role that tourism will play in the recovery of national economies and global trade has been highlighted in the 2022 edition of the World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) report by the United Nations. Drawing on data from the World Tourism...
New grant opportunity for African entrepreneurs
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has opened applications for the 2022 TEF Entrepreneurship Programme. African entrepreneurs with business ideas or existing businesses under five years, are encouraged to apply now for $5 000 seed capital, mentorship, business...
Watch the Falcon 9 launch
On Thursday (January 13) at 10:25 a.m. EST, Falcon 9 launched Transporter-3, SpaceX’s third dedicated SmallSat Rideshare Program mission, from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This was the tenth launch and landing of this...
SA workers communicate better when they work remotely
Most South African employees (73%) don't feel isolated while working remotely - in fact, a massive 44% of remote workers manage to communicate even better with their colleagues this way. However, while the extensive use of non-corporate communication services enables...
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ttrumpet OTT service launches in SA
Mobile of today just got cheaper and easier, as the world’s most advanced OTT (over-the-top) service officially launched into the South African market – ttrumpet. ttrumpet is an app designed to let customers make free calls and messaging worldwide. It also provides a...
Technology changes buying patterns
Ever heard of the subscription economy? Already a massive trend internationally, this new economy has emerged as a result of the software as a service (SaaS) evolution and has inconspicuously changed the requirements for business software and how they work. This...
High performance driven by learning culture
“A learning culture is what enables Cisco and Apple to out-innovate their competitors … it is what enables ING Direct, Zappos and Starbucks to grow at rates 10 to 100 times their competitors. "And it is what prevented Digital Equipment Company, Tandem, Apollo...
Lithium batteries a risk on aircraft
Uniross, the manufacturer of rechargeable batteries, says that when purchasing a battery it is important to understand the risks of using inferior lithium batteries. “Lithium batteries, used in most of today’s smart phones, are dangerous and can be highly flammable....
A short guide to cloud terminology
Many people who are considering taking their IT operations into the cloud find themselves overwhelmed by the new technology that they’re supposed to understand. Cloud providers rattle off terms like SaaS or PaaS like you should know what they mean, when really, it all...
SARS reconciliation deadline looms
South African companies have only a few days left to submit their annual SARS reconciliations if they are to meet the 30 May deadline. If you miss the deadline or submit incomplete or inaccurate data, your business will be subject to stiff financial penalties for each...
Choose the right ITSM model for a business
IT service management (ITSM) enables organisations to improve service delivery and increase customer satisfaction, says Edward Carbutt, executive director at Marval South Africa. In a world where the customer has become more demanding and discriminating than ever...
Gilat Satcom grows fibre network in Tanzania
Gilat Satcom, a leading provider of satellite and fibre-based connectivity services in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, has announced additional investment in its broadband network in East Africa with the establishment of a new point of presence (PoP) in Dar es...
The business case for Agile
Since the Agile Manifesto was written in the US in 2001, Agile software development methodology has become a mainstay of innovative, high-energy developers the world over. Agile methodology refers to a development process focused on iterative changes and updates, and...
Phoenix distributes ABBYY solutions in SA
ABBYY and Phoenix Distribution have announced a distribution agreement for ABBYY’s SOHO-oriented OCR, PDF and linguistic software products across the South African region. “This partnership will see the two companies expanding the ABBYY brand across the African...
Junior IT Support Technician
Position: Junior IT Support TechnicianLocation: Cape Town office of International Law FirmResponsibilities: Hybrid role reporting into IT ManagerThe successful candidate will be responsible for assisting clients and end-users with technical issues.General support for...
Head of SALT Software Engineering at South African Astronomical Observatory – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
The South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) is the National Facility for Optical and Infrared Astronomy of the National Research Foundation (NRF). Its headquarters are in Cape Town, while its telescopes are at Sutherland in the Northern Cape. Distributed between...
Intermediate Business Analyst – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for an Intermediate Business Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Experience Financial Services / Accounting ExposureUML or Similar Analysis Techniques and ToolsBusiness...
Functional Consultant/Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
The Business Analyst plays a key role in the delivery of successful custom business and software solutions. This individual encourages thought and collaboration from team members to expand ideas regarding successful delivery and to provide the most value to our...
Junior IT Support Technician – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Position: Junior IT Support TechnicianLocation: Cape Town office of International Law FirmResponsibilities: Hybrid role reporting into IT ManagerThe successful candidate will be responsible for assisting clients and end-users with technical issues.General support for...
Front End Developer (3-Year Contract) (CPT/PTA)
ENVIRONMENT:DEVELOP and deploy modern JavaScript/Node.js-based web applications which interface with existing APIs and Web Services as your coding talents as a Front End Developer is sought by a dynamic provider of Research Data Infrastructure. You will need to work...
Data Analyst (Mining / Metallurgy) at Square 1 Recruitment
Are you a Data Science Enthusiast with a Passion for Mining and Mineral Processing? Then we'd love to speak to you!Our Client, a large multi-national is a pioneering company at the forefront of revolutionizing data science within the mining and mineral processing...
Senior Automation Tester (5yr Fixed Term Contract) at Accenture
AUTOMATION TESTER Are you ready to be part of a transformational journey that will reshape the digital landscape of Africa? A leading Pan-African telecommunications company is launching a groundbreaking Software Engineering Centre of Excellence (COE); dedicated to...
Fullstack C#/ SQL Developer
Calling all C# Developers! Our client in the banking space require a Fullstack C#/ SQL Developer! Work in a dynamic team and enjoy a fantastic Hybrid permanent role! Requirements: Tertiary Education: IT Diploma or Degree in Computer Science / Relevant...
Front End Developer (3-Year Contract) (CPT/PTA) – Gauteng Pretoria
ENVIRONMENT:DEVELOP and deploy modern JavaScript/Node.js-based web applications which interface with existing APIs and Web Services as your coding talents as a Front End Developer is sought by a dynamic provider of Research Data Infrastructure. You will need to work...
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