South Africans under increasing attack by fraudsters

A massive 68% of South Africans have been targeted by email, online, phone call or text messaging fraud in the last three months, with 13% saying they had become victims. Among those who said they were targeted, the most common reported schemes were phishing, where...

Solar Orbiter gets world-first views of the Sun’s poles

Thanks to its newly tilted orbit around the Sun, the European Space Agency-led Solar Orbiter spacecraft is the first to image the Sun’s poles from outside the ecliptic plane. Solar Orbiter’s unique viewing angle will change our understanding of the Sun’s magnetic...

Joburg is still Africa’s top data centre location

Johannesburg officially confirmed its position as Africa’s digital infrastructure powerhouse. The new Cushman & Wakefield 2025 Global Data Centre Market Comparison ranks Johannesburg as the continent’s leading data centre market and places it in the top 10...

IBM unveils scalable, fault-tolerant quantum roadmap

IBM is on track to deliver scalable quantum computing by the end of this decade. Scientists from the IBM Quantum Data Center in Poughkeepsie, New York, believe they have cracked the science for quantum error correction and will be able to build the world’s first...

Legal, risk, compliance to double tech spend by 2027

Assurance leaders are intrigued by the potential to automate their high-volume, low-value tasks and will double their department’s technology spend by 2027, according to a prediction by Gartner. The legal technology landscape is evolving rapidly, largely due to the...

Chrome divestiture proposal a pivotal moment

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has proposed that Google divest its Chrome web browser to restore competition to the online search market. Murthy Grandhi, company profiles analyst at GlobalData, comments” With Google Chrome accounting for nearly two-thirds of the...

From ballot to boardroom: The impact of your vote

As President Cyril Ramaphosa, in accordance with constitutional provisions, declared 29 May 2024 as the date for the 2024 General National and Provincial elections, it becomes imperative to recognise the profound significance of every South African's vote. By...

IBM unveils next chapter of watsonx and AI

IBM has announced several new updates to its watsonx platform as well as upcoming data and automation capabilities designed to make artificial intelligence (AI) more open, cost-effective and flexible for businesses. "We firmly believe in bringing open innovation to...

Microsoft SA invests R1,3bn in SMMEs, youth

Kathy Gibson reports - Microsoft is making about R1,3-billion available in an equity equivalence agreement with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) for a fund supporting skills and capability development and enterprise development for youth and...

CEOs cite growth as their top priority for 2024

A massive 62% of CEOs selected growth as their top business priority in 2024, according to a new survey by Gartner. This is the highest level since 2014, and an increase from last year's survey where 49% of CEOs said their top business priority was growth. "Along with...

Election fever brings on cyberattack headaches

With only a week to go before national elections, South Africa is facing an increase in cyberattacks - evidenced by recent breaches at the Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA), the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission of South Africa (CIPC), and...

Unveiling the surge in fraud attacks

Fraud is on the increase, with a massive 76% of South African respondents to Experian's survey for its Defeating Fraud Report having seen an increase in fraud losses over the past year. The report surveyed 308 fraud managers in financial services, telecom, and retail...

New insights into cloud-powered data protection strategies

"Enterprises are starting to realise that it's not if or even when they will suffer from a ransomware or cyberattack, but how many times," says Dave Russell, senior vice-president of strategy at Veeam, following the release of the latest Veeam 2024 Cloud Protection...

SMBs shift to more agile performance management

SMBs in South Africa increasingly recognise that traditional approaches to performance management no longer meet their needs in a world of digital transformation and hybrid working models, so traditional performance reviews are thus starting to give way to more agile,...

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Outsourcing could help with software developer skill shortage

Continued economic instability and the normalisation of remote working are pressuring South African organisations to find more effective ways of overcoming the scarcity of in-house software development resources. This is according to specialised software development...

Artificial intelligence: evolution or existential threat?

While the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) was already underway, Covid-19 dramatically accelerated its use and adoption in workplaces globally. Whether AI proves to be a tool for human learning and advancement, promoting broader economic access and inclusion, or a...

Customer experience isn’t just about your existing customers

Most organisations are, by now, aware of the fact that customer experience (CX) is a crucial differentiator as much as price or product quality. By Andrew Bourne, regional manager: Africa at Zoho Corporation True to that perspective, 86% of customers who participated...

Has the pandemic turned your big data strategy on its head?

The power of big data and predictive analytics has captured the world's imagination and added urgency to the rush towards data privacy for many years. By James Hickman, head of marketing, sales and solutions at Altron Karabina For instance, a decade ago a US...

Location central to customer intelligence

Knowing where your customers - or potential customers - live, work and shop is important. However, customer intelligence revolves around so much more than simply location. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management To truly understand a location and the customers...

Insurers need to build an emotional relationship to keep customers

Traditionally, insurers don't have the strongest track record when it comes to customer communication. Most people only interacted with their insurers when they were making a claim or looking to make adjustments to their policy. By Brent Haumann, MD of Striata Africa...

Quest to go digital could leave talented youth behind

The world is undergoing change at a rapid pace, hurtling developed society into a more digitised future. By Nyari Samushonga, CEO of WeThinkCode_ And yet, the more things change, the more they stay the same. Some of the most prominent digital innovations display the...

Don’t rip your payroll out, augment it

It's easy to assume that a legacy payroll platform isn't capable of handling the demands of the modern workforce, particularly in the era of hybrid and gig working. Considering that 70% of executives recently interviewed by Deloitte said that they were planning on a...

Fibre powers the rapid move to App-based communication

Primarily driven by increased access to fibre-based high speed internet connectivity, there has been a growing shift by the providers of applications to enhance their products. By Shane Chorley, head of sales and marketing at Frogfoot Networks In addition to their...

Upskilling key to addressing the manufacturing technology skills gap

Technology has always been a significant disruptor in the manufacturing sector, and as the rapid acceleration of digitalisation continues, the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) is once again changing the game. By Daniel Orelowitz, MD of Training Force Robotics and...

SAP Systems Analyst (HCM/ EC Payroll) (CH1061)

Our client in the banking industry is looking for a SAP Systems Analyst with HCM Module and Payroll experience to join their team.The role will ensure stability and full functionality within area of responsibility, (Payroll and Time). SIT testing of tax updates,...

Trainee Aviation Safety Information Officer

Job Title: Trainee Aviation Safety Information Officer Purpose of the job:Collect and analyze accident and incident data to deliver actionable insights for enhancing aviation safety. Support safety information management and boost departmental efficiency with data...

Trainee Aviation Safety Information Officer – Gauteng Midrand

Job Title: Trainee Aviation Safety Information Officer Purpose of the job:Collect and analyze accident and incident data to deliver actionable insights for enhancing aviation safety. Support safety information management and boost departmental efficiency with data...

Junior Software Developer

Junior Software Developer - Use your brilliant talents to work in a one of a kind insurance tech company! Hybrid working opportunity where coding meets excellence ?? No Prior Experience Required! ?? We are looking for an enthusiastic Junior Software Developer to join...

Infrastructure Technician (IM Technician – Modikwa)

eeking an Infrastructure Technician his role is a pivotal role in keeping our technology infrastructure running smoothly. Your expertise will ensure that our systems are always available, secure, and performing at their peak.Minimum requirementsThey will be...

Junior Software Developer – Gauteng Bryanston

Junior Software Developer - Use your brilliant talents to work in a one of a kind insurance tech company! Hybrid working opportunity where coding meets excellence ?? No Prior Experience Required! ?? We are looking for an enthusiastic Junior Software Developer to join...

Service Desk Engineer

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We are looking for a proactive Service Desk Engineer who is passionate about delivering top-notch IT support and ensuring seamless technology experiences. Skilled in troubleshooting, resolving technical...

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Join Our Tech Revolution! We're Looking for a Back-End Rockstar Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We're on the lookout for a back-end developer with a flair for Microservices Architecture, Cloud Architecture, and Container Architecture to join our...

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