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...

GenAI is not a silver bullet for supply chain woes

Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) may be overly optimistic about the potential of generative AI (GenAI), and these misconceptions could have a negative impact on their talent strategies, according to Gartner. With 64% of supply chains set to implement GenAI in some...

Hacktivism drives a slew of DDoS attacks

Driven by tech-savvy and politically motivated hacktivist groups and an increase in DNS water torture attacks, a new Netscout report has observed more than 7-million distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks in the second half of 2023, representing a 15% increase...

Remote working drives new security threats

A significant 74% of security decision makers across US and Europe say procedures and controls have become more complex - and 73% are struggling to manage the increase in threats. "It was like changing an engine on a plane while it was in flight." That's how one...

Passwordless security gains popularity

Enterprises are taking steps to move away from passwords and adopting low-friction authentication methods to protect the hybrid workforce. According to a new report published today from Cisco's Duo Security, while the total number of Duo MFA authentications increased...

Third-party incidents the most costly data breaches

The latest edition of Kaspersky's annual IT Security Economics report reveals the growing severity of cybersecurity incidents affecting businesses through suppliers that they share data with. The average financial impact of such an event for an enterprise reached...

IT and business services show signs of recovery

Worldwide IT and business services revenue is expected to grow by 3.4% (in constant currency) in 2021, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Services Tracker. In nominal dollar denominated revenue based on today's exchange rate,...

South Africans keep their cash stashed

South Africans have become more dependent on cash during the Covid-19 pandemic. "In South Africa, cash has proven to be a resilient medium of payment in uncertain times, but its increased use also indicates a need for greater inclusion in the digital payments...

Logistics partnerships could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Logistics leaders must pursue three strategic external partnerships to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to contribute to their organisation's sustainability goals, according to Gartner. "Organisations on an emissions reduction journey initially leverage...

This is why people quit their jobs

A staggering 4,3-million around the world quit their jobs in August this year, according to new reports. Using in-house research, Gregory P Smith, an expert at business formation provider ZenBusiness, has revealed the top 10 reasons why people quit their job, and...

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Junk Mail offers SMBs a virtual shop front

JunkMail.co.za has recently launched a trader platform that allows small business to create and run a virtual shop front using the classifieds site. “Our trader platform on Junk Mail allows small business owners – whether they are selling cakes out of their home...

Addressing end-to-end security

To address the rapidly changing nature of threats, organisations need to think about security differently. Traditional security is no longer doing the job – businesses need a solid framework and layered system of defence to address today’s challenges. In order to...

BlackBerry Z30 available in SA

The new BlackBerry Z30 smartphone is now available in South Africa from Vodacom. Featuring BlackBerry 10 OS version 10.2, the new all-touch BlackBerry comes with a 5-inch display and the largest battery on a BlackBerry smartphone. The new BlackBerry Z30 smartphone is...

Interconnect offers compliance services

With companies becoming increasingly reliant on the successful integration of converged information and communications technology systems, the design, installation and maintenance of networking and other basic infrastructure is rapidly becoming a critical issue for...

Keep PINs safe this holiday season

As the holiday season creeps closer, FNB is urging customers to take extra care with protecting their personal banking information, handbags and wallets so as to avoid falling victim to fraud. Whilst many South Africans are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to relax...

Cloud computing brings massive benefits

Today, cloud computing generates a lot of hype; it’s both promising and scary. Businesses see its potential but also have many concerns - one of them being security. This is according to Johann Evans, chief technical officer of Cherry Olive, the unified data...

AOC partners with new customers in SA

AOC, one of the global top brands in the display market and subsidiary of TPV Technology Limited, the world’s largest LCD manufacturer, has announced new distribution partnerships in South Africa. The new partnerships with Esquire Technologies and Pinnacle Africa will...

Capillary Technologies grows SA footprint

Capillary Technologies, a leading provider of cloud software solutions that help businesses to engage intelligently with their customers through mobile, social and in-store channels, has announced its entry into the South African market with new offices in...

MTN Rwanda deploys Ericsson solution

Ericsson has announced that MTN Rwanda has deployed its Converged Wallet m-commerce solution. The launch brings easy-to-use, next-generation mobile financial services to MTN Rwanda’s subscribers, including mobile phone users that do not have access to traditional...

G4S provides Zambian security solution

With a presence in over 125 countries and an extensive offering, G4S is the largest international provider of security solutions. Ranging from on-site manned security and cash processing solutions to cash in transit and ATM security, their services ensure that...

IT Support Engineer

We are looking for an Enthusiastic, easily adaptable and Innovative IT Support Engineer to provide Technical Support to all branches of a National Company (both remote and onsite).The ideal candidate will be a curious, collaborative, organized, hardworking team player...

Senior Network Engineer – Gauteng Midrand

SkillsVoIP, TCP-IP and Telecommunications Networking. SMSC.Network Management systems (SNMP, NBI, API Integration).Java.VoIP, IMS, NGN Voice, Cloud (Virtual Systems), and Transmission & IP networks, etc.Basic knowledge of Linux.Understanding of SMPP, SOAP and SS7....

Developer (C#/SQL) – Western Cape Somerset West

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of Enterprise Software Solutions seeks the coding talents of a deadline-driven Intermediate C# / SQL Developer who enjoys solving complex problems. Your role will entail App design, critical software testing, troubleshooting operating...

IT Support Engineer – Gauteng Kempton Park

We are looking for an Enthusiastic, easily adaptable and Innovative IT Support Engineer to provide Technical Support to all branches of a National Company (both remote and onsite).The ideal candidate will be a curious, collaborative, organized, hardworking team player...

Developer – TypeScript / React (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...

Intermediate Ruby on Rails Developer (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a Intermediate Ruby on Rails Developer is sought by a cutting-edge AgriTech company based in JHB, to join its team and help build out a SaaS platform for the agricultural sector. The team is full stack, and you can expect to be given...

Senior Full-Stack Developer

Hire Resolve is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Full-Stack Developer to join our client's team. The Senior Software Developer is primarily responsible for designing and developing software products that align with the stakeholders' needs and specifications....

Senior Java Developer

Remote position Our client is looking for a Senior Java Developer who is passionate about technology and delighting our clients, to join our Technical Consulting team. Projects include developing custom software, maintaining and supporting software systems, and...

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