How to spot a voice deepfake
Deepfake artificial intelligence has been growing at a rapid rate over the past few years. Machine learning can be used to create compelling fakes of images, video or audio content. Kaspersky experts share insights on distinguishing voice deepfakes: To determine...
Dell expands generative AI initiatives
Dell Technologies has introduced new offerings to help customers quickly and securely build generative AI (GenAI) models on-premises to accelerate improved outcomes and drive new levels of intelligence. New Dell Generative AI Solutions, expanding upon our May's...
How to create an enterprise cloud strategy
As the use of cloud services continues to grow, enterprise architects and infrastructure & operations (I&O) leaders should use seven key elements to create a pragmatic cloud strategy for their organizations, according to Gartner. "A cloud strategy is critical...
Mustek celebrates 10 years with Huawei
Mustek and Huawei have culminated their 10th year of partnership with a gala event to recognise the role of reseller partners in growing the Huawei brand in South Africa. "Over the last 10 years our partners have grown with us," says Mustek CEO David Kan. "Together we...
State of the cigarette market after the ban
Cigarette prices have decreased sharply from their highly inflated levels during the sales ban, but are substantially higher than their pre-lockdown levels. The average retail price of cigarette brands produced by the multinationals is nearly 5% higher than before the...
Telkom, YahClick sign connectivity agreement
Telkom Consumer and YahClick have signed an agreement which enables individual and business consumers to make high quality voice calls and access broadband data packages from anywhere in South Africa using a satellite connection. For Phase 1, Telkom will commence with...
ITU, UN-Habitat partner to accelerate digital transformation of cities and communities
Cities are home to 3,5-billion people, half of humanity, and this figure is projected to rise to 5-billion by 2030. Government, industry, academia and civil society are working together to accelerate the digital transformation of cities and communities to meet today's...
Black Friday, Cyber Monday 2020 were online hits
Online transactions on Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2020 fared slightly better than in previous years as more South Africans chose to do their bargain hunting from the web. 3D-Secure, BankservAfrica's online card authentication service (i.e. transactions that require...
Oliver Fortuin is new group CEO at Seacom
Byron Clatterbuck, who joined Seacom in 2012 as its chief commercial officer and became group CEO in February 2015, has resigned and will be ending his tenure with the company on 31 March 2021. Pieter Uys, chairperson of Seacom, comments: "Mr Clatterbuck has been...
Transactions flat in November, signalling a bleak December
The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI) fell flat in November 2020, suggesting lower economic growth for Q4 2020, which may lead to reduced spending over the December holiday break. "The BETI was 121.8 in November 2020, which represents a 0,1% monthly...
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Free fibre infrastructure for landlords
Local open-access fibre infrastructure provider, Conduct Telecommunications, will at no cost to the landlord connect business premises to the country’s backbone fibre infrastructure. The company plans to expand its current footprint to 100 business precincts across...
Youth development to shape ICT industry
It’s no secret that for the past couple of years students have been performing poorly when it comes to maths and science. While matric results from the class of 2012 show a slight improvement in the pass rate for these two subjects with maths increasing by 7,7% to 54%...
The mobile retail revolution
The 2012 African Mobile Factbook (Blycroft Publishing) revealed a few interesting revelations. Users know that commerce in Africa is steadily becoming dependant on mobile, says Bevan Ducasse, CEO of wiGroup. Some analysts are even predicting that Africa will become...
Key BI trends for the year ahead
When it comes to predicting key areas of focus for IT in 2013, most analysts agree on three areas: big data; the cloud; and mobility, says Gary Allemann, MD at Master Data Management. These trends are driven primarily by business’ desire to improve the customer...
BT enhances Contact portfolio
BT has announced innovative new capabilities for its BT Contact portfolio, designed to make organisations easier to do business with, while removing costs and complexity from their contact centre operations and enabling “omni-channel” customer service. Those...
Pay for goods online using M-Pesa
Consumers in Kenya and Tanzania can now use M-Pesa to pay for a range of online goods and services including airline tickets, says Robin Philip, marketing director for South African payment services provider PayGate. “There is very little e-commerce activity in many...
Softline rebrands as Sage
Softline, a provider of business management software to small and medium sized companies, has announced that after months of planning they will be rebranding, and will be referred to as Sage South Africa, effective immediately. Softline is the holding company for...
New security services from HP
HP has announced a new set of security services that help organisations respond to, remediate and mitigate the impact of security breaches as they occur. Security breaches are increasingly disruptive to organisations and can significantly damage an organisation’s...
MTN, PEP give away vouchers
MTN, in partnership with PEP Stores, is running a consumer-driven initiative that aims to ease the financial load on its customers as essential needs such as transport, food, school fees and uniforms take precedence over other day-to-day expenditures. The...
Mxit launches Preferred Developer Programme
Mxit has launched their Preferred Developer Programme (PDP), featuring eight charter members including NATIVE, Kazazoom and Deloitte Digital RSA. “We created the PDP with a long-term goal to recognise and reward the best developers focused on building apps for third...
Software Engineer (Typescript, React, Node.js)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a comprehensive digital agency located in Reading, UK, and Stellenbosch, South Africa, is in search of a skilled Software Engineer to become a valuable member of their team. As a problem solver, you will collaborate with both customers and...
Mid Software Developer at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand
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Solution Architect at Armscor – Gauteng Pretoria Gardens
SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT JOB GRADE: D2 Corporate Support Business Unit has a vacancy for a Solutions Architect in the ICT Department. Applications are invited from people meeting the qualifications and experience requirements set out below. PURPOSE OF THE JOB:To apply both...
Software Engineer (C#.Net) (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Bellville
ENVIRONMENT:A passionate coder with 3 years' experience in Microsoft C# .Net is wanted to fill the role of a Software Engineer joining the team of a fast-paced Asset Management Specialist. You'll enjoy working in a mature development environment where you will...
Software Engineer (Typescript, React, Node.js) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
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Data Analyst at Wispeco Aluminium
Reports to: OD Manager Available positions: 1 Preferred Qualifications:Relevant Tertiary Degree (NQF Level 7) At least 3-4 years' experience in data analysis. Preferred Experience:Advanced Excel skills. Ability to solve problems. Knowledge of other HR systems will be...
Software Developer
My client is based in Australia, but they are looking for a South African developer to join their team, working remotely from SA. Due to the time difference your working hours will be 05:00 to 13:00, so we need someone that can keep to those hours. Requirements of a...
Senior Systems Analyst ERP
Would you like to work for a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, that strives on dedication to development and equal opportunity employment? Then this role is for you!! My client is looking for a Senior Systems AnalystHybrid working...
Information Systems Specialist
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Data Analyst at Wispeco Aluminium – Gauteng Alberton
Reports to: OD Manager Available positions: 1 Preferred Qualifications:Relevant Tertiary Degree (NQF Level 7) At least 3-4 years' experience in data analysis. Preferred Experience:Advanced Excel skills. Ability to solve problems. Knowledge of other HR systems will be...
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