SITA says it’s not to blame for delays in crucial Commissions of Inquiry
Following the outcry over the delay of the Madlanga and Mkhwanazi Commissions of Inquiry – which have reportedly “infuriated” President Cyril Ramaphosa – the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) is looking to clarify its role in the non-procurement of ICT...
Banking crime losses decline, but AI poses major threat
The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC) has released its Annual Crime Statistics for 2024, reflecting a significant decline in financial crime losses - but also warning of the growing threat posed by artificial intelligence (AI) in fraud schemes. In...
Meta rolls out new anti-scam initiatives
Meta has announced a new wave of tools, tips, and partnerships to help people around the world recognise and avoid online investment and payment scams which continue to evolve in scale and sophistication. From proactive platform alerts to global law enforcement...
AI and cybersecurity: SA’s next battleground
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a double-edged sword in the world of cybersecurity and, in South Africa where cybercrime is on the rise, AI presents both an opportunity and a threat. “From sophisticated cyberattacks to AI-driven defence mechanisms,...
Cybersecurity is key challenge in OT digitalisation
According to a study by Kaspersky and research by VDC Research on securing Operational Technology (OT) environments, among the primary risks are inadequate security measures and insufficient resources allocated to OT cybersecurity, challenges surrounding regulatory...
Sustainable energy presents significant opportunities in SA
The majority of South African electricity is generated through fossil fuels, particularly coal, contributing to the rapid warming of the planet, extreme weather patterns, rising sea levels, and unprecedented harm to the natural world. “While this creates challenges,...
Deployment ‘gold rush’ ignites CNAPP market
The Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) market is on track to surge from $2,8-billion in 2024 to $7,7-billion in 2029 - expanding at a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22% and growing nearly twice as fast as overall public-cloud...
Better integration, management for modernised infrastructure
Kathy Gibson reports from Nutanix .Next in Washington DC – The rapid pace at which technology advances and changes has never been as apparent as the last year. Amid change and disruption, organisations have to focus on modernising their infrastructure, building...
Run apps anywhere with extended AOS
Kathy Gibson reports from Nutanix .Next in Washington DC – In a multi-cloud, hybrid cloud world, organisations shouldn’t be constrained as to what cloud they can use to run their workloads. Rajiv Ramaswami, president and CEO of Nutanix, points out that his company has...
AFHRI recovers on the back of marginally lower interest rates
The results of the Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index (AFHRI) for the fourth quarter of 2024 have been released, confirming a modest improvement in the financial position of South African households - mainly due to three cuts of 25 basis points each in the repo...
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Attracting a new generation of top tech talent
Generation Z, born between 1997-2012, have entered the workforce and they're already shaping the future of employment as we know it. A Deloitte survey earlier this year revealed that Gen Zs, and millennials, to a slightly lesser degree, are placing priority on reduced...
Remuneration predictions for 2024
These 14 predictions from Dr Mark Bussin, executive chairperson at 21st Century and industrial psychologistDaniela Christos aim to give employers insight into what's coming this year. In the rapidly evolving landscape of employee remuneration, the year 2024 marks a...
AI and the human element in hiring and DEI
As much as the idea of 'machines' can evoke a sense of removing human involvement, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) algorithms are not created in a vacuum. These algorithms are created by people. By Julie Kae, vice-president: sustainability and...
Managing enterprise connectivity complexity
Security, connectivity, mobility, configuration - the enterprise network is an exercise in complexity unless management is refined and streamlined, writes Craig Blignaut, product manager: WiFi at Vox. Connectivity is fundamental to a thriving enterprise. Cloud sprawl,...
Duxbury debuts advanced switch range
Duxbury Networking has announced a new range of enterprise switches designed to empower businesses across various sectors. "Duxbury switches offer a gateway to future-proofed, seamless connectivity," says Tobie van Schalkwyk, business unit manager at Duxbury...
GenAI and its impact on payments
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) raises a number of issues that the payment industry needs to be aware of. Tony Craddock, director-general of The Payments Association, weighs in. The rise of certain technologies like generative AI in 2023 has heralded a...
Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund secures strong support
Africa50 Group, the pan-African infrastructure investment platform, has announced the successful first close of the Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund (Africa50 - IAF) - securing $222,5-million in commitments. In an African first, Africa50-IAF secured...
Digital twins pave the way for a futuristic mining sector
The mining sector is known for its complex and resource-intensive operations, where the efficient use of resources, safety, and environmental sustainability are of paramount importance. By Amritesh Anand, associate vice-president at In2IT Technologies In recent years,...
Samsung unveils ‘AI for All’ vision at CES 2024
Samsung Electronics has shared its vision for how artificial intelligence (AI) technology will enable people to experience their devices more intuitively and conveniently than ever before. Presenting the ideas at a press conference at CES 2024, Samsung teamed up with...
Solar trends every homeowner should know about
As load-shedding intensifies and electricity prices surge, an increasing number of homeowners are gravitating towards solar energy, attracted by its substantial cost- and energy-saving potential. "The onset of the new year is the ideal time to consider your...
Senior Business Analyst
PeopleSolved is currently recruiting for a Snr Business Analyst - for 6-MONTH CONTRACT opportunity, to join one of SA's leading financial services providers. This is a Hybrid role, and open to all SA citizens. Role Summary: Senior Business Analyst with strong...
Senior Java Developer (Contract) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are looking for a Java Developer with experience in building high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. It is preferred that the individual be skilled in Angular and Native android development as the team is cross skilled and multi-functional. We are...
Senior Networking Engineer – Durban – KwaZulu-Natal Durban North
Join Our Client's Tech Revolution!?? Location: Durban (preferred) or Johannesburg?? Type: Full-Time?? Company: Our Client - A Leading Managed IT Services Provider Are you a networking guru ready to level up your career? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where...
Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Sandown
PeopleSolved is currently recruiting for a Snr Business Analyst - for 6-MONTH CONTRACT opportunity, to join one of SA's leading financial services providers. This is a Hybrid role, and open to all SA citizens. Role Summary: Senior Business Analyst with strong...
Senior Java Developer (Contract) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are looking for a Java Developer with experience in building high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. It is preferred that the individual be skilled in Angular and Native android development as the team is cross skilled and multi-functional. We are...
Finops IT Analyst : Banking
Finop - IT Analyst For the tech-savvy problem solverSalary - Highly negotiable Support and maintain financial systems (ERP, planning, accounting)Automate processes to boost efficiency and reduce errorsBuild dashboards and reports that drive smart financial...
Senior SQL Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking an experienced Senior SQL Developer to design, develop, and optimize high-performance database solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in SQL Server, advanced T-SQL, and database performance tuning, with a proven track...
Software Developer – Sandton
Job DescriptionOur client is looking for a dynamic, energetic, innovative, strategic, and self-motivated individual to work from their Johannesburg Office. The candidate must have a solid work ethic, be able to work under deadline, engage and collaborate with team...
Front End Developer
Front-end Software Engineer We have an exciting opportunity for a Skilled Front-end Software Engineer to join a dynamic, cross-functional team working on cutting-edge applications across web and mobile platforms. This role is suited to a senior engineer who thrives on...
Finops IT Analyst : Banking – Western Cape Cape Town
Finop - IT Analyst For the tech-savvy problem solverSalary - Highly negotiable Support and maintain financial systems (ERP, planning, accounting)Automate processes to boost efficiency and reduce errorsBuild dashboards and reports that drive smart financial...
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