Crypto losses to scammers heading for record high
With three months still to go before year's end, it's clear that 2025 is shaping up to be one of crypto's most dangerous years yet - with criminals and hackers stealing a record-breaking amount of money – according to CryptoPresales. So far, their illicit activities...
Deepfake services now 400 times cheaper
Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered adverts on the darknet offering realtime video and audio deepfake services. Prices reportedly start at $50 for fake videos and $30 for fabricated voice messages, with costs rising based on the...
Visa’s ‘She’s Next’ program open for applications
For the second year running, Visa, in partnership with Absa, is rolling out its global advocacy programme, She’s Next, across South Africa – and entries are now open. According to the 2022 GEM SA survey, although women's involvement in entrepreneurship showed a...
New IP transit gateway for Africa opens in Joburg
Independent IP transit provider Workonline Communications has expanded its reach with a new point of presence (PoP) at Equinix’s JN1 data centre in Johannesburg. The relationship between Workonline Communications and Equinix have had a relationship since 2013, when...
Ethernet campus switch sales see Q1 surge
According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, 1Q 2025 worldwide Ethernet Campus Switch revenues grew by 3% year-over-year (Y/Y), with a sharp contraction in China pulling down worldwide sales. “As we predicted, the Ethernet Campus Switch market has now...
Security, infrastructure drive C-suite misalignment on GenAI
There is a serious misalignment among C-suite leaders when it comes to business goals and operational readiness for generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) deployment. This is the headline finding from a new NTT Data report, “The AI Security Balancing Act: From...
Hybrid working key to prevent quiet quitting
Employers who micromanage their team's working patterns and locations risk losing top-tier talent to “quiet quitting”, a new study has revealed. International Workplace Group explored the main reasons why workers are most likely to “quiet quit”, a workplace term...
Human agents essential amid AI integration challenges
By 2027, 50% of organisations that expected to significantly reduce their customer service workforce will abandon these plans, according to Gartner. This shift comes as many companies struggle to achieve their “agent-less” staffing goals, highlighting the complexities...
Habib Mahakian to lead Dell SA
Following the departure of Doug Woolley last month, Habib Mahakian has been appointed as vice-president and MD of Dell Technologies South Africa, expanding on his current role as vice-president: emerging markets. At a time when AI and digital transformation are...
New hacktivist threat poses global risks
Newly-emerged hacktivist group DieNet has claimed responsibility for more than 60 distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks in just two months, including its most recent and widely reported action: the global disruption of X (formerly Twitter). The DieNet group...
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AI could be a turning point for financial inclusion in Africa
It's difficult to imagine a time before the widespread adoption of mobile technology in Africa - particularly where financial services are concerned, writes Lillian Barnard, president of Microsoft Africa. For millions of unbanked people, transactions were limited to...
Insight Consulting named Best Performing Qlik Partner South Africa 2023
Insight Consulting has been awarded the Qlik Best Performing Partner award in South Africa for 2023. The award recognises the partner that achieved the highest sales volume and value in the region. Sean Taylor, joint founder at Insight Consulting, says that a...
SAS expands hosted managed services to AWS
SAS has expanded its SAS-hosted managed services to Amazon Web Services (AWS), giving customers more options for how they choose to deploy and manage their SAS Viya cloud portal platform. "We designed SAS Managed Services to provide our customers with the best of SAS:...
Drone technology enables smart farming for Woolworths farmers
Embracing the power of technology to drive agricultural innovation, as part of the launch of an innovative Farming for the Future campaign, Woolworths has unveiled some of its suppliers' groundbreaking use of drones to revolutionise farming practices worldwide. The...
Smart tech solutions herald a more sustainable future
The impact of climate change is undeniable. As we witness increasingly erratic and intense weather patterns in South Africa, it is evident that we must take decisive action to mitigate the effects of climate change and safeguard our planet, and country, for future...
Cutting down on digital waste beyond Earth Day
Earth Day, commemorated today (22 April), serves as a reminder of our responsibility to protect the environment. While traditional approaches like reducing plastic consumption are well-known, there are less obvious methods that also have a significant impact. One such...
Used electronics can power sustainable ESG growth
The focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors has become increasingly prominent. From reducing carbon footprints to fostering social equity, organisations are aligning their strategies with sustainable practices. However, one area that often goes...
How do you reward a multi-generational workforce?
Managing expectations in the workplace is challenging, even more so when faced with the career aspirations of four different generations in one organisation or even one team. Employees are living longer and want to retire later, which means more and more organisations...
UCaaS solutions transform the communication landscape
South African businesses looking to rapidly modernise their communications environment and boost collaboration can benefit from implementing unified communications & collaboration as a service (UCaaS) platforms. Such solutions turn communications into a secure,...
How to spot a cyberattack if you aren’t a security pro
Business owners and executives dread receiving that call: criminals have breached their computer systems. It may happen in a flash, but this moment is often the culmination of days to months of moves by cybercriminals, finding ways into systems, gaining control, and...
Project Manager (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client provides cutting edge, cloud-based solutions to major banks, retailers, insurers and telcos, allowing them to process payments with ease. You will work with industry-leading experts and be involved in solving everyday payment problems that...
Front-End Developer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a leading global payments company who is building on their demonstrated success of transforming the payments landscape. Join this winning team to enhance your career and have a really enjoyable work environment. This client invests...
Developer – PYTHON (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Role:Our client develops exciting software using modern tools, techniques and methodologies. Responsibilities:Product design, programming, bug verification, and testing of computer programs for software products and/or customer applications.Researching problems and...
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About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...
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My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Test Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / Finance Responsibilities Perform manual testing of Business Vault tables, HANA tables, data cubes, and SSRS reportsWrite and execute SQL scripts for data...
Technical Project Manager (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:THE expertise of a highly driven Technical Project Manager who is passionate about digital & eCommerce is wanted to join the growing team of a dynamic Platform Development Agency. You will have a pivotal role in its pursuit to drive success in digital...
Backend Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Exciting Opportunity: Backend Developer Are you a talented Backend Developer ready to drive innovation in the automotive sector? Our client, a leading player in the automotive industry, is seeking a skilled Backend Developer to join their dynamic team in Gauteng. This...
Senior Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer with deep expertise in Snowflake and Matillion to design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines and integration solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud data warehousing, ETL/ELT...
Software Tester at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Having enjoyed continuous growth since inception in 2004, our client is a reputable, international specialist in ICT services. They create tailored solutions for a number of blue-chip clients across industries such as telecommunication, retail and...
Report Developer (Sustainability) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...
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