AI, cloud and cybersecurity spur Europe’s IT spend
IT spending in Europe is projected to total $1,4-trillion in 2026, an increase of 11,1% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. The research group adds that IT spending in Europe is on pace to reach $1,3-trillion by the end of 2025. “AI, cloud, and...
Four in five adults with TB have no symptoms
A study led by the University of Cape Town (UCT) has found that most tuberculosis (TB) cases detected among adults living with someone who has TB are silent (without symptoms) at the time of screening. The study, published in The Lancet Global Health, suggests that to...
Meta AI emerges as the most data-hungry chatbot
Meta recently introduced its chatbot app, Meta AI – and it has become the new data king. According to a study by cybersecurity company Surfshark, Meta AI collects user data like no app before. It stands out among all analysed chatbots by collecting 32 out of 35 data...
Sky’s the limit for global space economy
The global space economy market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 4% from $421-billion in 2024 to $511,2-billion in 2029 driven by an increase in the deployment of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, productivity improvements in satellite equipment manufacturing, the...
African SAP users showcase real-world innovation at Saphila
Real-life African customer experiences and transformation journeys will be a strong focus at this year’s Saphila 2025, the African SAP User Group’s (AFSUG) local biennial SAP user conference. A number of leading local organisations will take to the stage to share...
iStore slashes prices for 20th birthday
iStore South Africa is marking 20 years in South Africa. To kick off our celebrations, it is launching the 20-Year Sale — a nationwide event running from 23 May to 5 June 2025 across all iStore retail locations, online, and via the newly-launched iStore iOS app....
Africa braces for tariff shocks
As the US imposes higher tariffs with global ramifications, African Development Bank Group president Dr Akinwumi Adesina has warned that these measures could trigger significant economic disruptions across Africa, affecting numerous nations and accelerating a...
Machine learning is top fraud priority in 2025
Businesses need to adopt Machine Learning (ML)-based, orchestrated fraud decisioning to combat escalating fraud losses and increasingly sophisticated attacks, according to Experian’s latest research report. "Machine Learning (ML) is the top fraud priority for...
Breaking the stigma of phishing simulations
Phishing simulations are often viewed as a negative practice used to “trick” employees, but a new survey by KnowBe4 Africa has found that 90,1% of users find simulated fishing tests relevant – and 90,7% agree that they improve their awareness of real phishing attacks....
Dero crypto miner spreads using exposed container environments
Kaspersky Security Services experts have identified a sophisticated cyberattack campaign targeting containerised environments to deploy a miner for the Dero cryptocurrency. The attackers abuse exposed Docker APIs - parts of Docker, an open-source container development...
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Saicom named Veeam Partner of the Year
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How businesses can protect themselves from scammers
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Build a business case for data governance
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Conversational AI helps fight fraud while reducing friction for customers
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Background screening checks a critical risk management tool
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Unlocking the power of reliable healthcare data
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How to reduce organisational and employee stress
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Clickatell announces Chat Commerce Platform as a Service
Clickatell has launched a Chat Commerce Platform as a Service (CCPaaS) that empowers brands to capitalise on the opportunity of Chat Commerce, the emerging next wave of digital commerce. This ground-breaking platform enables businesses to seamlessly connect, interact...
Database Administrator
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Database AdministratorTo conduct day-to-day database operation of the organization's and its compliant with relevant regulations, and optimizing it for better performance.EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:A relevant...
BUSINESS REPORTING ANALYST
Implement the statistical reporting processTimeous presentation of reports to relevant stakeholders.Investigate and perform business analysis, determine business system requirements.Design and document innovative business solutions using information technology (Power...
SENIOR D365 CE DEVELOPER – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Back End Developer – 2576 – Gauteng Pretoria
Back End Developer ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Back End: Java Springboot Framework Experience, API design, Custom extensionFront End: HTML, CSS, Velocity,XMLDatabases: Oracle and PostgreSQLTesting: Unit Test Frameworks like JunitDocker: Knowledge how to build and...
Database Administrator – Gauteng Centurion
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Database AdministratorTo conduct day-to-day database operation of the organization's and its compliant with relevant regulations, and optimizing it for better performance.EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:A relevant...
BUSINESS REPORTING ANALYST – Western Cape Milnerton
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