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, cybersecurity, cloud key for hiring

The first quarter of 2024 saw an increase in global job postings and a lesser number of companies laying people off. Major players like Cisco Systems, The Goldman Sachs Group, Microsoft, Citigroup, and X were among the companies that announced job cuts. Despite this,...

AI chip market to grow 10x to become a $300bn industry

The artificial intelligence (AI) chip market has experienced impressive growth in recent years, driven by the surging demand for AI-powered technologies across industries. According to data presented by AltIndex.com, the global AI chip market is expected to grow ten...

Metrofile adds digital services with IronTree acquisition

Metrofile is to acquire 70% of the shares in and claims against IronTree Internet Services, with the remaining 30% to be purchased in 2024. The total consideration for 100% of shares in and claims against IronTree will be for a minimum consideration of R80 000 000 and...

Register now for free-to-attend InterSystems Virtual Summit

The countdown is on for the free-to-attend  InterSystems Virtual Summit taking place next week, from 26 October to 29 October. Innovations in Data and Healthcare are among the central themes at this year’s event, with a focus on healthcare systems and how to best...

Technology paradoxes drive digitalisation challenges

Kathy Gibson reports from Dell Technologies Forum SA - Technology has never been more central or more relevant for global progress - but organisations need to learn how to leverage new technologies and make the most of their data assets. This is the word from Michael...

Worldwide IT spending to exceed $4trn in 2022

Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $4,5-trillion in 2022, an increase of 5,5% from 2021, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. "Enterprises will increasingly build new technologies and software, rather than buy and implement them, leading to overall...

How CIOs can drive value

To accelerate value creation, CIOs and IT executives should focus on three key areas - leading from anywhere, nurturing connections and reaching beyond, according to Gartner. Mbula Schoen, senior research director at Gartner, says that as organisations continue to...

Child sexual exploitation and abuse online is increasing

The scale of child sexual exploitation and abuse online is increasing at such a rapid rate that a step change is urgently required in the global response to create safe online environments for children. This is among the findings from the 2021 Global Threat Assessment...

SA users plagued by password stealers

Cybercriminals are constantly coming up with new methods for online fraud, and there has been an increase in such activity in recent months. Kaspersky experts noticed increased activity from fraudsters stealing passwords by using special malware called Trojan-PSW -...

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Teradata broadens marketing offerings

Teradata, the leading analytic data platforms, applications and services company, has announced it has broadened its offerings for delivering data-driven marketing globally via the cloud through its category-leading Integrated Marketing Management (IMM) suite. The...

Gauteng college selects Adapt IT solution

In order to more effectively support its employees and the students attending its various campuses, not to mention its large Distance Learning programmes, the South West Gauteng College (SWGC) has turned to Adapt IT for assistance. The college has chosen to implement...

TruTeq introduces analogue camera interface

Truteq Devices, one of the leading wireless specialists in South Africa, is continuing with the introduction of new products for its growing range of wireless products and solutions, this time introducing the analogue camera interface. According to Derick Roberts, CEO...

Bytes, Alcatel-Lucent draft partner roadmap

The future roadmap for Bytes Systems Integration and Alcatel-Lucent Enterprises’ African partners is undoubtedly bright. This was the key message delivered at the recent annual Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise Partner Conference. Held at The Birchwood Hotel in Gauteng...

Replication, backup or both?

Virtualisation has brought the cost of data centre- or machine-level replication down to the point where more organisations can afford it – but, warns Veeam Software regional corporate accounts manager Warren Olivier, it’s important not to assume replication can...

AccTech introduces Cloud CRM

AccTech Systems has partnered with Enterprisecloud to offer Microsoft Dynamics CRM as a cloud-based solution. Cloud CRM is now available on a ‘pay-per-month’ subscription, there are no perpetual license fees, no hardware to maintain and software upgrades are done...

POPI heralds dawn of a new marketing era

With the advent of the Protection of Personal Information Bill (POPI) that has been passed into law, it is essential for marketers and entrepreneurs alike to understand the impact that this Act will have on the way in which we conduct business. Instead of passively...

Cloud uptake set to boom across Africa

Cloud computing uptake is about to explode in Africa’s major economies, as businesses gain confidence in both the security and reliability of the cloud. This was the key finding of the cloud in Africa: Reality Check 2013 research study, released by World Wide Worx and...

NFS launches updated Rendezvous Workspace

NFS Technology has announced the local availability of its next-generation business-centric application, Rendezvous Workspace, a software solution that provides a host of automated features for the management of meeting spaces, video conferencing facilities, audio...

eScan launches cloud security for businesses

eScan, one of the leading Anti-Virus and Content Security Solutions provider has launched its latest version of business security solutions – eScan 14 SMB Editions with Cloud Security, eScan 14 Corporate Edition with Cloud Security and eScan 14 Enterprise Edition with...

Reference and Master Data Management

The scope will include but will not be limited to: Desired Skills: Planning and organising - Service and stakeholder focus - Conceptual thinking - Drive for results - Attention to detail Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Desired Qualification Level: Degree About...

Full-Stack Software Engineer

Our client is in search of both mid-level and senior-level Full-Stack Software Engineers proficient in C#, .NET Core, and Blazor. If you're passionate about crafting innovative solutions, join us in shaping the future of software development. Key Requirements 6+...

SAP FICO Consultant (Expert) 1480 TT – Gauteng Pretoria

Understand, enhance and support AP/AR processes and functionalitiesUnderstand, enhance and support Document Management processesFair knowledge across all SAP modulesThe following functional skills are essential:Documentation of as-is and to-be business...

Reference and Master Data Management – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

The scope will include but will not be limited to: Desired Skills: Planning and organising - Service and stakeholder focus - Conceptual thinking - Drive for results - Attention to detail Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Desired Qualification Level: Degree About...

Full-Stack Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is in search of both mid-level and senior-level Full-Stack Software Engineers proficient in C#, .NET Core, and Blazor. If you're passionate about crafting innovative solutions, join us in shaping the future of software development. Key Requirements 6+...

Finance Material Master SAP Specialist

Our client in the healthcare sector helps communities live longer healthier lives through the provision of quality and affordable healthcare services. The client has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Material Master SAP Specialist to manage SAP FI and MM for...

RPG Developer

iOCO is a leading technology and services company committed to delivering innovative solutions to our clients. We are currently seeking skilled RPG Developers to join us on a contract basis (12 months Fixed Term Contract). What you will do:Design, develop implement,...

Finance Material Master SAP Specialist – Gauteng Houghton Estate

Our client in the healthcare sector helps communities live longer healthier lives through the provision of quality and affordable healthcare services. The client has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Material Master SAP Specialist to manage SAP FI and MM for...

RPG Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

iOCO is a leading technology and services company committed to delivering innovative solutions to our clients. We are currently seeking skilled RPG Developers to join us on a contract basis (12 months Fixed Term Contract). What you will do:Design, develop implement,...

SAP ABAP Developer at Sabenza IT

A thrilling opportunity awaits with our client in the automotive sector, who is in search of an SAP ABAP consultant proficient in SAP S/4 HANA, located in Gauteng. Key Skills Requirements: Proficient in ABAP Development, with expertise in: HANA development experience...

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