New AI attack vectors a top concern for SA organisations
South African organisations are concerned about the potential for artificial intelligence to be used to launch attacks that are hard to guard against. This is among the findings from Mimecast’s ninth annual State of Human Risk report. Based on the findings of an...
AI reasoning comes closer with new Blackwell Ultra AI factory platform
Nvidia has announced the next evolution of the Nvidia Blackwell AI factory platform, Nvidia Blackwell Ultra — paving the way for the age of AI reasoning. NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra boosts training and test-time scaling inference — the art of applying more compute during...
From AI to the metaverse, ITU adopts new resolutions
Members of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have agreed on priorities for standards and capacity development in areas from artificial intelligence (AI) and the metaverse, to sustainable digital transformation at the World Telecommunication...
GenAI extends automation potential in future of work
The return to the office has accelerated in 2024. While further return-to-the-office mandates are expected in 2025, many employees continue to work remotely for at least part of the time. Against this backdrop, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as the hottest...
Black Friday a shot in the arm for local economy
Black Friday sales are forecast to generate an additional R88-billion in November for South Africa’s wholesale, retail, and fuel sectors, according to research from fintech Capital Connect. The study shows that retailers in South Africa will generate R22-billion in...
Crowdfunding market is slowing down
In recent years, the crowdfunding market has been yo-yoing - with the annual growth rate falling by 6% and 4% in 2020 and 2022 respectively, and then rising to an average of 2,5% for the past two years. However, after a steady increase in 2023 and 2024, the entire...
Virtual reality market to hit $57bn by 2030
Despite the challenges that will limit the adoption of virtual reality (VR) technology, the global VR market is forecast to grow from $11-billion in 2023 to $57-billion by 2030 – with a CAGR of 26% over the period - according to GlobalData. The research group’s latest...
Lazarus rises again … targeting cryptocurrency
Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered a sophisticated malicious campaign by the Lazarus advanced persistent threat (APT) group targeting cryptocurrency investors worldwide. The attackers used a fake cryptogame website that exploits a...
SA needs to address toxic masculinity
The Men’s Foundation of South Africa has issued an urgent call to action on addressing the toxic masculinity that continues to fuel stigma around men's health issues in the country - including mental health and prostate cancer. “Toxic masculinity is one of the most...
Nvidia CEO says India should manufacture its own AI
Artificial intelligence will be the driving force behind India’s digital transformation, fueling innovation, economic growth, and global leadership, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said at this week’s Nvidia AI Summit in Mumbai. Addressing a crowd of entrepreneurs,...
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Iridium wins Xero Partner of the Year award
Iridium Business Solutions has been awarded the title of "Partner of the Year" at this year's Xero Awards in South Africa. Xero is an international technology company that provides cloud-based accounting software for small and medium-sized businesses and each year...
How to fortify your IT backbone for the edge
The great data migration is upon on us. Edge computing - distributed or on-premise - is experiencing an explosive growth period. By Jonathan Duncan, vice-president: secure power for anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric According to a report by Gartner, 75% of...
Abundant scarcity: addressing the skills shortages in security
The cybersecurity workforce gap expanded by a concerning 26.2% in 2022 compared to 2021. That's around 3.4 million people needed to ensure that the security of assets is managed effectively. These statistics from the (ISC)2 2022 Cybersecurity Workforce Study are why...
How banking CIOs can enable the business with IT agility
Instead of supporting a piecemeal set of disconnected enterprise applications, IT can lead the way in advocating for platform-based solutions that will scale across use cases, writes Richard Lagerweij, senior director: EMEA at Fico. With an ever-increasing demand for...
Securing the online lives of employees
We live in a time of rapid expansion of services and experiences being delivered online to more people, through an environment that is enabled by variety of seamlessly synchronised devices and digital connections. In such times of change, transition and evolution...
In future, OT security will take an integrated approach
Operational technology (OT) cyber security, while currently lagging behind IT security and facing growing risk, is now positioned to leapfrog directly into an advanced level of cyber security maturity. This is according to Matthew Taljaard, systems engineer:...
Skills-based hiring brings SA in line with international hiring trends
As technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace and become infused across all aspects of the business, companies are increasingly under pressure to remain competitive by attracting the best tech talent available. By Jessica Hawkey, MD of redAcademy However...
Making it easy and affordable for SMEs to move to the cloud
Cloud computing has transformed the way businesses operate, enabling them to streamline their operations, reduce costs and improve flexibility. However, despite its numerous benefits, many companies remain hesitant to make the switch, writes Garry Ackerman, CEO of...
From smart homes to sustainable homes, tech is helping the environment
With Earth Day taking place in April, it's a perfect time to reflect on how we can make a difference in our homes and our environment. Smart homes are no longer just a luxury, but a way to create a sustainable home that benefits both the environment and homeowners....
Data-driven healthcare can help to save lives
Data does more than just turn people into numbers: it saves lives, writes Vukosi Sambo, executive head of data insights at the AfroCentric Group. As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, the role of data to drive efficiencies and improve patient outcomes has...
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One of our clients is looking for a motivated Backend Developer to join dynamic team. In this role, you will primarily work with Node.js to develop, maintain, and enhance web applications and backend services. The ideal candidate will have strong Node.js experience,...
Test Analyst – 2162 – Gauteng Pretoria
Test Analyst with Degree and min 5 years' Software Testing and ISTQB / ISEB Certification required for a reputable global company based in GautengManual, Functional, Frontend, Backend, Technical Testing including test scripting and execution thereof. Scripting for...
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About our client:Our client is a dynamic IT company delivering innovative, value-driven solutions. Their culture is built on pride in their work, respect for colleagues, partners, and communities, and a commitment to collaborative decision-making. They also believe in...
Intermediate .NET Software Engineer
One of our clients is looking for an intermediate .Net Software Engineer. Key Requirements: A bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering or other SciencesMinimum 4 years of experience working as a software engineer within an enterprise environmentExperience working in a...
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ICT Service Manager – Gauteng Pretoria
ICT Service ManagerRevolutionize your career with cutting-edge technology solutions!R 900,000 - R 1,320,000 per annumJoin a leading provider of innovative technology solutions dedicated to driving innovation and empowering businesses to thrive. This is an ideal...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a dynamic IT company delivering innovative, value-driven solutions. Their culture is built on pride in their work, respect for colleagues, partners, and communities, and a commitment to collaborative decision-making. They also believe in...
Intermediate .NET Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
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IT Project Manager – Gauteng Pretoria
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