Biometric security falls to AI-driven fraud

The systems designed to verify identity and secure financial transactions are rapidly becoming the weakest link in the fight against fraud, as new data reveals the scale of AI-driven impersonation across Southern Africa. According to the Smile ID 2026 Digital Identity...

Job requirements evolve as AI economy goes mainstream

Artificial intelligence (AI) exposure among South African professionals has shifted from niche to mainstream. This is one of the findings from the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for March, which includes an analysis of how artificial intelligence (AI) skills are...

Industrial AI moves into physical operations

AI is now delivering measurable operational benefits in use cases such as process automation, automated quality inspection, predictive maintenance, logistics, and energy forecasting says the latest Cisco State of Industrial AI Report. However, many organisations are...

Gen Z is more resentful of AI as adoption stagnates

Gen Z is growing increasingly angry about the role of artificial intelligence in their lives. A new Gallup survey by the Walton Family Foundation and GSV Ventures shows that a generation once seen as AI’s early adopters is now sounding the alarm on its risks,...

Overcoming IoT hurdles could unlock billions for SA

With a projected annual growth rate of 13,28%, the South African Internet of Things (IoT) market is set to reach a staggering $11,32-billion by 2028. This rise is largely credited to the commercial, mining, agriculture, and manufacturing sectors which are already...

Retailers diversify to get a slice of shopping season bonanza

South African retailers are expected to adopt diversification strategies such as adding new product lines and new service offerings to win a bigger share of an expected R60,4-billion in retail spending over November and December. This Black Friday and festive season...

Are NFTs part of this decade’s investment megatrend?

NFTs - or non-fungible tokens - will become an integral part of the "tech investment megatrend" of the next decade. This is the word from Nigel Green, deVere Group chief executive and founder, despite a drop of about 80% in recent days in the NFT market from a peak of...

Demand for data privacy management stays strong

The data privacy management software market saw soaring growth in 2020 with worldwide revenues up 46,1% year over year. International Data Corporation (IDC) expects this growth to continue over the next several years, driven by the further expansion of data privacy...

New study uncovers the origin of African jackals

New research published in the Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society has found the origin of some of the most emblematic groups of African carnivorous mammals: jackals. The international group of researchers describe a new species of canid (current family that...

Cybercrimes Bill signed into law

The Cybercrimes Bill has been signed by the president. This bill will now be known as the Cybercrimes Act 19 of 2020 (the Cybercrimes Act). By Peter Grealy, Nozipho Mngomezulu, Karl Blom and Wendy Tembedza from Webber Wentzel This development is a welcome move in the...

IITPSA welcomes SARS’ move to AI, urges caution

The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has welcomed the plans by the South African Revenue Service to use big data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve revenue collection and locate tax evaders. IITPSA board member...

24% of SA adults to shop Prime Day 2021

At least 24% of South African adults, or an estimated 9,5-million people, plan to shop this year's Amazon Prime Day sales on 21 June. The 'Finder's Amazon Prime Day Shopping Report', which polled 1 202 South African adults, reveals that 14% plan to buy an Amazon...

MEA PC market to pick up after Q2 dip

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) personal computer (PCD) market, which is made up of desktops, notebooks, workstations and tablets, is expected to decline 2,4% year on year in shipment terms during the second quarter of 2021. According to the latest Worldwide...

Digital solutions sought to revitalise township economy

The Covid-19 crisis and accompanying national lockdown had a dramatic effect on all businesses, but those operating in the township economy were hardest hit, with 67% being unable to operate at all under stricter lockdown levels and 75% reporting a reduction in their...

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Transnet Capital Projects uses HP Autonomy

Transnet Capital Projects, the project management arm of freight logistics giant Transnet, is tasked with overseeing a variety of projects on behalf of Transnet’s various divisions. As such, their data is a critical business asset, and needs to be backed up...

What is SAFe all about?

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Outsource Digital takes Toshiba Gold

Outsource Digital topped the list of 400 dealers in South Africa to take the Number One spot, achieving the Gold Toshiba Dealer of the Year award at a gala event on 20 August 2013. Founded by Ryan Pickford in 2004, this innovative office automation specialist company...

LaserLock wins social security contract

LaserLock Technologies (OTCBB: LLTI), a company involved in authenticating products and persons, announced today that it has been selected as a security provider for the social security card of an undisclosed African nation. "We are excited to announce that our...

Get the big boss on the phone

There is a belief that cold calls for the purpose of appointment setting leave many a recipient cold, but it is still cited as being the second most effective tool for growing one’s business - second only to referrals. Indeed, data from intelligence and lead...

Using social media in higher education

I recently had the opportunity to co-present at the Amabhubesi Social Media in Higher Education Summit and what an insightful summit this was, writes Michelle Strauss, head of Social Media at Hoopla Creative.  Within the last few years social media has become more...

Beer, diapers and the big data bug

Individuals who have studied marketing will know about the connection between beer and diapers. It’s all about pattern recognition: how raw information can become useful when it’s interpreted and applied in the right way. According to Dimension Data, that’s where big...

QlikView wins Frost & Sullivan award

QlikView has announced that Frost & Sullivan awarded the QlikView Business Discovery platform with the 2013 Customer Value Enhancement Award. This award is a result of Frost & Sullivan’s independent analysis and primary research performed while compiling its...

Battling the brain drain

Due to a unique mix of economic and political variables, South Africa continues to suffer the devastating consequences of a seemingly unstoppable brain drain says Gys Kappers, CEO of WyseTalk. “As we bleed skills and knowledge, organisations’ output and...

PPO enters Zimbabwean market

Project Portfolio Office has officially launched its project portfolio management (PPM) and collaboration application, PPO, into the Zimbabwean market. Along with local partner, e-Smart Systems, the organisation introduced PPO at the third annual project managers’...

Applications Engineer – Gauteng Primrose

Our client, in the manufacturing industry, based in Gauteng is currently looking to employ an Applicants Engineer.An awesome career opportunity awaits you! Requirements:IT related degree or Diploma (Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science) or...

Senior Core Network Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Role: Senior Core Network Engineer Location: Remote but must be based in Johannesburg, Cape Town or Durban.Company: Prominent and highly successful information and communications technology (ICT) firm, providing exceptional prospects for advancement and professional...

SAP Consultant (SAC and BW) (CH981)

Our client, a medium sized IT company based in Somerset West is seeking to employ a SAP Consultant with experience in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or SAP BW to join their teamThe company specialises in Business Intelligence, SAP software, Enterprise Performance...

Developer – iOS at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position.Role Responsibilities:Contributing to a meaningful product that helps people improve their lives.Being involved in design discussions, user testing and product strategy development.Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design...

Developer – API at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position. Client Details: Our client is a prominent worldwide supplier of software and service offerings. They collaborate with major corporations across the globe, working together to achieve customer triumph and address their most critical business...

Front End Web Developer – R 540k – R 360k

Hire Resolve, a specialist Recruitment firm in the Information Technology and Services industry, is seeking a talented and experienced Front End Web Developer for their client in Durban.As a Front End Web Developer, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting...

Network Support Engineer (Tier 2)

Role: Network Support Engineer - Tier 2 Location: Johannesburg North - HybridAre you ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic and service-driven environment? We are looking for a talented and experienced Tier 2 Network Support Engineer to join our...

SAP Consultant (SAC and BW) (CH981) – Western Cape Cape Town

Our client, a medium sized IT company based in Somerset West is seeking to employ a SAP Consultant with experience in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or SAP BW to join their teamThe company specialises in Business Intelligence, SAP software, Enterprise Performance...

Developer – iOS at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

This is a remote position.Role Responsibilities:Contributing to a meaningful product that helps people improve their lives.Being involved in design discussions, user testing and product strategy development.Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design...

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