SA enterprises are embracing GenAI
Kathy Gibson reports – South Africa’s largest enterprises are well on the way on their generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) journeys. This is according to the South African Generative AI Roadmap for 2024 survey by World Wide Worx, commissioned by Dell...
Identity cyberattacks on the rise in MEA
There is a global identity crisis emerging as cybercriminals double down on exploiting user identities to compromise enterprises worldwide, according to IBM's latest 2024 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index, and the MEA (Middle East and Africa) region is no exception....
Tether troubles could trigger cryptocurrency turbulence
New controversies regarding Tether are likely to cause short-term volatility in the cryptocurrency market, affecting the prices of bitcoin, Ethereum and others. This is the warning from Nigel Green the CEO of deVere Group, following a Bloomberg report headlined...
Trickbot back as most wanted malware
The Trickbot has returned to the top of the list having fallen into second place in August following a three-month long reign, according to the Global Threat Index for September 2021 from Check Point Research (CPR). The remote access trojan, njRAT, has entered the top...
More education needed to realise benefits of debt counselling
Recent statistics released by Veri Cred Credit Bureau (VCCB) show the staggering scale of the debt crisis faced by South African consumers. The data puts the current debt - which represents all the debt still outstanding at the end of Q2, 2021 (after some partial...
Global satellite IoT subscriber base to reach 15,7m by 2025
According to a new research report from specialist IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the global satellite IoT communications market is growing at a good steady pace. Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global satellite IoT subscriber base grew to surpass...
CFOs should embrace analytic staff from other sources
Talent is a vital part of any advanced analytics center of excellence (ACOE) and often chief financial officers (CFOs) limit the scope of their ACOE projects by relying too heavily on finance staff, according to Gartner. CFOs should look at other, sometimes cheaper,...
Depression screening tool puts mental health in the spotlight
Wits University psychology researcher, Tasneem Hassem has been awarded R100 000 in seed funding to advance the development and commercialisation of the first validated online depression screening tool suitable to the South African context. Developed over four years as...
SA, Egypt lead Africa in global competitiveness
African countries rank positively in the GBS World Competitiveness Index, with South Africa and Egypt scoring as High Performers in five categories. More than 140 global business services (GBS) buyers and enterprise executives of organisations that outsource and...
Customers unforgiving if brands fail to protect them online
New research has cast a spotlight on the role of brands in protecting their customers from cyberattacks. According to the global Brand Trust survey by cybersecurity company Mimecast, almost three-quarters (74%) of South African consumers would stop buying from a brand...
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DiskShred warns of PCI DSS rule changes
Data storage destruction specialist DiskShred has warned UK companies that process credit card transactions - which accounts for almost all SMEs and larger businesses - of plans to dramatically ramp up the security requirements under Version 3 of the PCI DSS rules due...
DiData named outsourcing leader by Gartner
Dimension Data has announced it has been positioned by Gartner in the Leaders Quadrant of the Magic Quadrant for Communications Outsourcing and Professional Services (COPS) 2013 report for the third consecutive year. Compiled by Gartner analysts, the Magic Quadrant...
Cloud computing to change SMME solutions
Local and globally aligned provider of secure online transaction processing services, Sage Pay, says the industry faces an “interesting period” over the next five to 10 years. “A new set of entrepreneurs is emerging in South Africa,” says Sage Pay MD, Charles...
Google Play offers e-books in South Africa
Book lovers in South Africa can now buy e-books on Google Play. Apps are already available on Google Play, and the launch will give users access to hundreds of thousands of e-books, including bestsellers and classics from hundreds of publishers. With the launch of...
Telkom Business launches security offering
Telkom Business has introduced Consolidated Threat Management (CTM) to the market. CTM is a comprehensive security service offering for perimeter and branch office networks. “CTM is a leading-edge, all-inclusive offering that sets the benchmark in the South African IT...
LG named global market leader
According to a report released by leading market research institute Strategy Analytics, LG is one of the leaders in the global mobile market. LG Electronics marked the biggest growth rate in the smartphone market during the third quarter, by shipping 12-million units....
Huawei new sponsor of AC Milan
Huawei, the leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, and AC Milan have announced a sponsorship agreement during a recent press conference held at “Sala dei Trofei” inside the football club’s headquarters in Milan. With the...
POPI to create new roles in enterprise
The new Protection of Personal Information Bill (POPI) is set to create a new role for specialised compliance officers within enterprises, says Ayanda Dlamini, business development manager of LGR Telecommunications. The new Protection of Personal Information Bill...
Norton announces new security products
Norton has announced the release of the latest versions of the award-winning Norton core security products, which keep consumers safe from evolving threats in their daily online lives. The latest versions improve on the industry’s leading protection and performance,...
Razer Comms supports additional languages
The world leader in high-performance gaming hardware, software and systems, today announced the release of localized versions of Razer Comms, an all-in-one communications solution for gamers. The program is now available in German, French, Russian, Portuguese, Spanish...
Flutter Developer – Gauteng Menlyn
REMOTE WORK FROM HOME Our client, a fast-growing tech company specialising in Higher-Ed digital innovation with international project experience offering. They are passionate about creating cutting-edge products that improve efficiency and user experience. As they...
Power Platform Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking a Microsoft Power Platform Developer to join our Automation team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, deploying, and maintaining Microsoft Power Platform-based automation solutions/ business applications that meet our clients'...
Mid-Level Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
A client with offices all around SA & abroad is looking to expand their team and employ a Mid-Level Software Engineer (Java, Node.JS, TypeScript). Candidate should be well-rounded with 4-7 years' of solid development experience Back-end and Full-Stack Development...
Senior Software Developer
Senior Full Stack C# Software DeveloperA leadership team that values autonomyR90 000 - R100 000 Incl. Medical and ProvidentThe purpose of this role is to support my clients projects with the required software engineering skills to:Help guide and shape the design of...
Developer
Software DeveloperGrow and develop your career with this fantastic opportunity! Requirements Degree in either: From a University in South AfricaA candidate must be comfortable working with C and C++ on an operating system level. Good understanding of networking and...
Data Manager
To establish data operating models, architecture and platforms to deliver on the companys data strategy. Desired Skills: Leadership Self Mastery Executes With Excellence Customer Centric Agile Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Desired Qualification Level: Degree...
C/C++ Developer
Looking for an innovative C++ Developer who can make applications that care about throughput and latency, it is required to understand factors that influence practical performance, not just theoretical performance. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's...
Senior Software Developer – Gauteng
Senior Full Stack C# Software DeveloperA leadership team that values autonomyR90 000 - R100 000 Incl. Medical and ProvidentThe purpose of this role is to support my clients projects with the required software engineering skills to:Help guide and shape the design of...
Developer – Gauteng
Software DeveloperGrow and develop your career with this fantastic opportunity! Requirements Degree in either: From a University in South AfricaA candidate must be comfortable working with C and C++ on an operating system level. Good understanding of networking and...
Data Manager – Gauteng Bryanston
To establish data operating models, architecture and platforms to deliver on the companys data strategy. Desired Skills: Leadership Self Mastery Executes With Excellence Customer Centric Agile Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Desired Qualification Level: Degree...
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