AI companies dominate the unicorn club
Last year, fewer than 100 companies joined the global unicorn club - the lowest number since 2017 and a steep drop compared to 2022 and 2023, which saw hundreds of private startups valued at $1-billion or more. Still, in a year that showed becoming a unicorn is much...
Tech industry most geopoliticised in the world
The global supply chains organised to optimise profit and speed - which shaped international trade and delivered benefits to both producers and consumers for two decades under globalisation - have now been twisted out of shape, with the global economy facing...
Pandemic drives SA firms to reassess digital transformation
Kathy Gibson reports - South African companies have fallen behind in their digital transformation efforts, despite the pandemic and lockdown making digital more relevant than ever before. Although just over half of companies are either fully transformed or underway,...
Ramaphosa among world leaders under surveillance
New evidence uncovered by the Pegasus Project reveals that South African president Cyril Ramaphosa is one of 14 heads of state selected as people of interest by clients of spyware company NSO Group. The Pegasus Project, investigating the leak of 50 000 phone numbers...
ISPA calls for low-touch approach from government
The Internet Service Providers' Association of SA (ISPA) has written to the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies outlining its case for a continued low-touch approach to the country's data centre and Internet Exchange (INX) sector. ISPA believes...
Sasria to expedite claims for businesses destroyed in unrest
The recent wave of unrest that has blazed in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng has left a trail of destruction that will impact our economy for years to come. eThekwini Mayor, Mxolisi Kaunda, says that more than 40 000 businesses in the region have been affected and estimates...
SAIPA offers businesses free advice
The South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) will host a series of webinars to help business leaders understand how to best respond, recover, re-evaluate and reinvent their businesses, or exit the business in the correct way. "Anyone can attend the...
More users are falling for phishing attacks
There has been a significant rise in phishing email attacks related to HR topics, particularly regarding new policies that would affect all employees throughout organisations. Real phishing emails that were reported to IT departments related to security-minded users...
US consumer body tries to force Amazon recall of hazardous products
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has filed an administrative complaint against Amazon.com, to force Amazon to accept responsibility for recalling potentially hazardous products sold on the e-commerce site. "Today's vote to file an administrative...
People are interested in the fine print of these services
Have you ever read the terms and conditions of your favourite online app? Or the privacy policy? It turns out that many people are interested in what they are agreeing to - but actually getting through the legalese could be an issue. Reboot Online Marketing utilised...
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Free Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac on Facebook
Sophos has announced that the free Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition is now available on Facebook’s Antivirus Marketplace in English, French, German, Japanese and Spanish. The international Antivirus Marketplace connects individuals with free versions of IT...
Fujitsu, Oracle announce M10 servers
Continuing their more than 20-year partnership and leadership in mission-critical computing, Fujitsu and Oracle today announced the worldwide availability of Fujitsu M10 servers, based on the 16-core SPARC64 X processor. Fujitsu M10 servers deliver mainframe class...
HP solution improves enterprise mobility
HP Enterprise Services has announced a cloud-based management solution that delivers secure anytime, anywhere access to applications and data from any mobile device. HP Enterprise Cloud Services – Mobility meets the demands of balancing the responsibilities and...
Video synopsis versus video analysis
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Marval introduces new Web application
Marval South Africa, a leading local provider of innovative, holistic solutions that support IT governance, risk management and service management, has recently introduced its high-speed MSM Universal Mobile App to ensure great customer service while on the move. The...
Building a mobile app can hurt a business
As consumer-facing businesses seek new ways to reach their customers, more and more are looking at developing their own mobile apps – but, says Lee Hartman of Connecto, this could be an expensive and brand-damaging trap. “The average consumer has around 30 business...
BYOD not always a data security threat
There’s no turning back from the BYOD wave, but it doesn’t have to be a threat to data security, says Adam Ely, founder and chief operating officer of US-based start-up Bluebox. BYOD has long been a concern for CIOs and CISOs as they grapple with the challenges of...
XDSL Diginet provides channel opportunities
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Securing the best level of access control
Continuous research into, and development of, access control solutions means businesses can take advantage of a wider selection of low-cost technology. This technology is designed to offer complete security and empower decision-makers with control over the...
Mobility, connectivity and cloud drive ICT
In the last few years, there have been several factors that have driven the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) market, creating shifts in the way businesses operate, says Eckart Zollner, business development manager at Jasco ICT Solutions. These trends...
IT Project Manager
Supply Chain Project Manager (Transformational Projects)6 Month Contract with renewalRemote Position Overview:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supply Chain Project Manager to lead large-scale transformational projects within our organization. The ideal...
DATA MANAGER at Secondments Recruitment – Gauteng Bryanston
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SAP BI Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
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IT Project Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region
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SAP Business Analyst (FI/CO/PA)
SAP Business Analyst (FI/CO/PA)R800k - [URL Removed] Cape TownExcellent career opportunity with a leading listed JSE FMCG Group. This role is accountable for key SAP areas and must ensure that the SAP system aligns with business goals and objectives. It includes the...
BIBA/Data Specialist
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