Gamers increasingly targeted by cybercriminals
The global gaming community - which currently accounts for nearly half the world's population - has found itself increasingly under fire by cybercriminals, according to a comprehensive investigation by Kaspersky. In the period spanning July 2022 to July 2023, the...
Under-40s prefer Bitcoin over gold as an investment
More than three-quarters of under-40s would rather have Bitcoin than gold in their investment mix, according to a new survey from deVere Group. The poll shows that 77% of clients aged under-40 would opt for the cryptocurrency over the precious metal in their...
Gaming continues rapid growth
The Covid-19 pandemic continues fuelling impressive growth of the entire gaming industry, with millions of people spending more money on games and gaming equipment. According to data presented by 123scommesse.it, global gaming PC shipments are expected to hit over...
Millennials, Gen Z prefer third-party customer support channels
Younger generations are more likely to start their self-serve journeys outside company-owned channels, according to Gartner. In fact, 52% of millennials and 44% of Gen Z customers have as much confidence in noncompany guidance as in customer service guidance. A...
The technology behind sound transmission from Mars
The first audio ever recorded from the surface of Mars, the Martian winds, was captured from Jezero Crater in February 2021. The historical event was made possible because of a microphone housed within SuperCam aboard the rover, supplied by Knowles Corporation....
Ingenuity Mars Helicopter succeeds in historic first flight
NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter has become the first aircraft in history to make a powered, controlled flight on another planet. The Ingenuity team at the agency's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California confirmed the flight succeeded after receiving data...
Oracle plays hard ball with Eskom
Oracle is sticking to its guns, saying Eskom should pay the money it owes or continue without technical support. The software giant withdrew support last week as Eskom failed to pay the R380-million it says is owed, and which has been ratified by the court. "Eskom...
Accountants key for SMEs’ economic survival
More than half (56%) of South African small businesses say their accountant has been crucial in helping them survive the impact of Covid-19. An overwhelming proportion of SMEs (86%) indicated that they would support a call on government to recognise accountants as...
Blockchain spending set for boom
Organisations are forecast to spend nearly $6,6-billion on blockchain solutions this year, an increase of more than 50% compared to 2020. According to a new update to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Blockchain Spending Guide, blockchain spending...
ISPA warns about fake members
The Internet Service Providers' Association NPC (ISPA) has issued a warning to consumers against companies that have terminated their membership of the association but are still claiming to be members. "ISPA handled more than a thousand consumer complaints in 2020....
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Kaspersky blocks 99,8% of attacks
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BI simplifies Foodcorp’s complexities
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Wesgro invests in Sage CRM with e-marketing
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CCCA white paper evaluates data centres
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Cobol Developer at Accenture – Gauteng Centurion
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SAP Basis Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
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AWS Data Engineer – Gauteng Midrand
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Responsibilities: Leverage a solid & deep understanding of the organization strategy to identify, design & deliver relevant, scalable, testable, re-usable technology solutionsWork in collaboration with delivery teams to independently analyse customer...
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