Is Asia tech rout the first real ‘macro shock’ of the AI era?

The massive sell-off sweeping through Asia’s technology sector marks “the first real macro shock of the AI era” and exposes just how dependent global markets have become on a single investment theme, warns Nigel Green, CEO of financial advisors, deVere Group. The...

AI control gap widens as enterprise deployment scales

As AI moves from experimentation to enterprise-wide deployment, two-thirds of CIOs and CTOs in a new IBM Institute for Business Value study say they are being held accountable for AI systems they do not fully control, while governance struggles to keep pace at scale....

Intel aims to enable AI from chip to system

Intel has unveiled new development that address customers’ chip-to-systems-level AI needs with solutions tailored to address their specific industry challenges. The new offerings include: New rackscale AI infrastructure: Intel announced rackscale AI infrastructure for...

Global costs rise as trade and financial fragmentation spread

Geoeconomic fragmentation is imposing an annual cost of $213-billion to $307-billion on the global economy, according to a new World Economic Forum report. Driven by geopolitical tensions, economic security concerns and shifting trade relationships across major...

Could Venezuela crisis act as Bitcoin price catalyst?

The crisis in Venezuela is pushing Bitcoin higher and is likely to serve as a broader price catalyst. The comments from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group follow Washington’s actions that have sharply intensified political and financial pressure on Caracas, reigniting...

SA channel welcomes IBM’s Power 11

Kathy Gibson reports – IBM’s Power 11 launch is one of the company’s most significant in recent years: the new technology promises to improve customers’ productivity and reduce costs, while paving the road to full artificial intelligence (AI) value. The last couple of...

Strategies for mitigating SA’s talent crisis

South African organisations are navigating a complex and rapidly evolving talent landscape. With global trends reshaping local realities, the battle to attract, engage and retain top talent is intensifying. “Employers must critically assess the effectiveness of their...

Choicejacking can hack your phone in the blink of an eye

Although smartphone and tablet manufacturers have introduced measures to protect users from juice jacking, an attack in which malicious chargers compromise connected mobile devices, cybercriminals have found ways to bypass these safeguards. The recently-emerged method...

EU initiative to boost SADC trade launched

The Southern African Development Community (SADC), in partnership with the European Union (EU), the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), and the International Trade Centre (ITC), has officially launched the Africa Trade Competitiveness and...

SA’s deteriorating rule of law raises concerns

South Africa’s deteriorating rule of law poses one of the most significant risks to its future stability, prosperity, and global standing. This was the core message from Thokozani Mvelase, CEO of the Communication Risk Information Centre (COMRiC), in a keynote address...

Third-party platforms the ‘new front door for customer service’

More than half (51%) of all customer service journeys now begin on third-party platforms such as Google, YouTube, and ChatGPT - with search engines being the most popular starting point, according to a new survey by Gartner. The survey of 5 801 customers conducted in...

Amazon’s 1,5-million workforce dwarves its rivals

In the world of tech titans, revenue and profit are measured in hundreds of billions of dollars - and their workforce comes in tens of thousands of people. And while Apple remains the top earner in this elite group - raking in nearly $3 000 per second (meaning it...

New phishing threat uses fake HR updates

Kaspersky has identified an advanced phishing campaign targeting employees with personalised emails and attached documents disguised as HR policy updates. This campaign marks a significant escalation in phishing tactics, with attackers tailoring not only the email...

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Inkjet increases direct marketing productivity, quality

In the digital age, sending or delivering a direct piece of marketing the old-fashioned way can have surprising impact. Standing out from the crowd is harder than ever, and savvy businesses are combining physical and digital in their overall marketing strategy. "When...

Footprint scanning could mitigate child kidnapping

In a nation grappling with the distressing rise in child kidnappings, the need for innovative solutions to protect our infants has never been more critical. South Africa finds itself in the throes of an alarming child abduction pandemic. NEC XON is offering CertaScan...

Healthy suspicion can stop phishing attacks

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MTN Xlerator partners with Payabill

MTN Xlerator is MTN South Africa's enterprise supplier development (ESD) programme that plans to increase MTN's procurement spend by R4-billion over two years with 51% black-owned SMMEs. The programme plans to double the number of SMMEs on its supplier database and...

Are battery-less solar panels a cost-effective solution?

Imagine a scenario where you cannot get your daily eggs and bacon, or worse yet, cannot get your favourite chicken meal because of load shedding and stolen solar components. In the Free State it is a reality where chicken farmers are losing millions of rands every...

Load shedding impacts the property market

Load shedding continues to significantly reshape the attitudes of homeowners, and the expectations of buyers and sellers, in the South African property market. This is according to Renier Kriek, MD of Sentinel Homes, who says: "Enjoying one's home to the greatest...

Three trends enabling digital transformation in retail

The retail industry has undergone significant changes in recent years, witnessing intense digital transformation events that have resulted in in an e-commerce renaissance in South Africa. Look at Zara for example. Its new store in Sandton City allows customers to save...

How to make going hybrid a pleasure

Workers in the post-Covid economy are faced with a number of challenges, most notably the ability to connect to the office and work from anywhere at any time. Human capital management and wellness specialist consultancy Sensory Intelligence Consulting has compiled a...

AI’s impact on cybersecurity and cybercrime

AI has emerged as a transformative force with the potential to revolutionise both cybersecurity and cybercrime. On the defensive front, AI offers the promise of improved threat detection, enhanced automation of security processes, and a bolstering of threat...

Cyber-awareness education a change management initiative

As cyber adversaries continue advancing their tactics, organisations around the globe are at greater risk than ever of being breached. By Rob Rashotte, vice-president: global training and technical field enablement at Fortinet According to recent Fortinet research,...

Back-End Developer (Senior) 1914

Managing development projects / processes.Develop in Data Driven Programming languages such as Python and Big Data pipelines such as ETL, SQL, Spark etc.Develop APIs to trigger side effects in large systems that would affect the whole of the client.Strong Working...

SAP ABAP Developer (Advanced) 2660

General Role Tasks:Development and maintenance on platform/application.Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements.Preparation of system/technical documentation (as per ISO standards).Ability and willingness to coach and give training to...

Back-End Developer (Senior) 1914 – Gauteng Pretoria

Managing development projects / processes.Develop in Data Driven Programming languages such as Python and Big Data pipelines such as ETL, SQL, Spark etc.Develop APIs to trigger side effects in large systems that would affect the whole of the client.Strong Working...

SAP ABAP Developer (Advanced) 2660 – Gauteng Pretoria

General Role Tasks:Development and maintenance on platform/application.Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements.Preparation of system/technical documentation (as per ISO standards).Ability and willingness to coach and give training to...

Senior Network Engineer – JHB

ENVIRONMENT:A forward-thinking Digital Solutions Provider is on the hunt for a talented Network Engineer to join their Johannesburg team. This isn't just about keeping the lights on—it's about building next-gen network infrastructure that drives innovation and...

Back-end Java Developer (Advance) 2179

Requirement Analysis.Development and maintenance on platform/application.Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.Testing and defect resolution.Involvement and support in Deployment...

Senior Network Engineer – JHB – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A forward-thinking Digital Solutions Provider is on the hunt for a talented Network Engineer to join their Johannesburg team. This isn't just about keeping the lights on—it's about building next-gen network infrastructure that drives innovation and...

Back-end Java Developer (Advance) 2179 – Gauteng Pretoria

Requirement Analysis.Development and maintenance on platform/application.Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.Testing and defect resolution.Involvement and support in Deployment...

NPD & Project Manager

New Product Development (Manager)Our client in the food and packaging industry is looking for an experienced New Product Development Project Manager. Candidates must hold a tertiary degree with prior experience in an FMCG or packaging industry, and have a strong...

Senior Automation Tester

This is a 12 month contract role that can be extended/renewed as the project duration is 5 years. Job Purpose The Senior Automation Engineer will lead the design, development, and implementation of automation solutions across business processes and systems. This role...

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