Partnering for a collective front against emerging payment fraud threats
The digitisation of payments has unlocked vast economic potential that drives growth, efficiency and inclusion. But this progress comes with new risks, writes Ursula Pearson-Williams, head of fraud intelligence at PayInc. According to Juniper Research, global online...
How leaders can plan for human-AI collaboration at work
The pervasive use of AI is forcing business and IT leaders to rethink their workforce. Executive leaders must develop four scenarios where human and AI can collaborate effectively, says Gartner. AI will indelibly alter how human workers perform work in the future,...
IBM Cloud first to deploy Intel Gaudi 3
IBM is the first cloud service provider to make Intel Gaudi 3 AI accelerators available to customers, a move designed to make powerful artificial intelligence capabilities more accessible and to directly address the high cost of specialised AI hardware. For Intel, the...
Beware of SAPS impersonation scam
Since 2023, global reports have painted a picture of South Africa being transformed into a hotbed for fraud, with scammers and fraudsters going to great lengths to carry out elaborate schemes that are convincing enough to transform even the most vigilant person into...
AI-powered cybercrime and defenses on the rise
Check Point Software Technologies has launched its inaugural AI Security Report at the RSA Conference 2025 in San Francisco, offering an in-depth exploration of how cyber criminals are weaponising artificial intelligence (AI), alongside strategic insights for...
Crypto crime surges in 2025
The 2024 crypto bull run fueled a surge in crypto-related crimes, a trend that has carried into 2025. Over the course of last year, cybercriminals stole $1,73-billion worth of digital assets, making 2024 the fourth-worst year for crypto crime on record. But that...
IBM, Scuderia Ferrari enhance Formala 1 fan experience
IBM and Scuderia Ferrari HP have introduced a new mobile app experience designed to bring the passionate global fanbase of nearly 400-million Tifosi closer than ever to cars, drivers and races. Now available in English and – for the first time – Italian, the app...
PMI shows another decline for manufacturing
The latest Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for April 2025 points to a deterioration in manufacturing sentiment. The index remained in contraction for a sixth straight month. The seasonally adjusted PMI fell by 4 points to 44.7 in April, the weakest reading since...
Machine learning helps protect endangered whales
SAS is helping Fathom Science Inc North Carolina State University tech spin-off that is building digital twins of the ocean, validate its whale location prediction model so vessels can avoid striking critically endangered North Atlantic right whales. Fathom Science...
AI makes privacy more complex than ever
With data privacy critical to establishing business value and trust, a complex landscape is emerging where the demand for local data storage intersects with reliance on global providers’ expertise. The eighth edition of Cisco’s Data Privacy Benchmark Study, conducted...
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5G technologies: what do businesses need to know?
The global rollout of the 5G network promises to be transformative, with unprecedented levels of speed, capacity and potential - but the interdependent nature of the technologies involved also brings a proliferation of risks. Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty...
Can virtual BPO operations remedy the jobs crisis
Before Covid-19 came along, work was a place. Today, work is an activity, and loosening the physical shackles of having employees sit at desks in specific locations may help unleash a new wave of prosperity and employment for South Africa and the entire continent. By...
In a managed service model, who is responsible and accountable for data?
Compliance is part and parcel of data management, but when it comes to outsourcing this function to a Managed Service Provider (MSP), there is often debate around who is responsible for the data should something happen. By Iniel Dreyer, MD of DMP South Africa However,...
Leverage SASE to deliver better security for a hybrid workforce
With more than 40% of companies globally planning to have adopted secure access service edge (SASE) before the end of this year, South African organisations must consider embracing this technology as a means to reduce the complexity of their existing cybersecurity...
Slow Internet often the results of home WiFi bottlenecks
Until fibre to the home (FTTH) became a reality for South Africans, slow Internet was usually the result of the link between the home and the Internet Service Provider (ISP). Now, delivery of super-fast broadband Internet to South African homes via fibre optic cable...
Digital solutions for optimal document management
With the exponential growth in content and data, businesses are facing more challenges when it comes to storing documentation. By Greg Griffith, senior product manager of Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa Although most organisations have moved to digital, many...
Leverage AI to enhance the retail customer experience
The holiday shopping season officially kicked off with Black Friday and Cyber Monday recently. And despite the marginal (R157) increase in the average South African online shopping basket value for this year (R1 365), many retailers are optimistic that the November...
How to meet the needs of today’s distributed workforce while also building a more resilient business
We’ve all heard about the ‘Great Resignation’ and even ‘quiet quitting’ within the workplace on the back of the COVID-19 pandemic. And while this may not have had as much impact in South Africa, largely affecting more specialist roles, it’s a reality that many people...
Zero Trust will dominate cybersecurity in 2023
Hybrid work, the rise of the Internet of Things, and analysing data close to the edge mean traditional ways of safeguarding data are no longer sufficient. Zero Trust has emerged as a more proactive way for businesses to keep their systems, data, and networks protected...
Security goals to focus on in 2023
Working in cyber security can be draining. It's a high-pressure environment and the stakes are only getting higher. A recent report found that 45% of cybersecurity professionals have considered quitting over the constant threat of Ransomware attacks. By Danny Allan,...
Senior Data Scientist at GEMS
IntroductionThe position of Senior Data Scientist is vacant. The Senior Data Scientist will report directly to the Senior Manager: Data Analytics and forms part of the Research and Development Division. The position is based at Head Office in Pretoria.The total...
Technical Test Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Are you a detail-oriented, technically minded QA professional with a passion for both automated and manual testing? We're looking for a Technical Test Analyst to join our dynamic team and help shape the quality standards of innovative, full-stack Java applications in...
Senior Data Engineer – Remote Remote
Job Summary:Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer with deep expertise in Snowflake and Matillion to design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines and integration solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud data...
Senior Data Scientist at GEMS – Gauteng Pretoria
IntroductionThe position of Senior Data Scientist is vacant. The Senior Data Scientist will report directly to the Senior Manager: Data Analytics and forms part of the Research and Development Division. The position is based at Head Office in Pretoria.The total...
Integration Developer
Opportunity: Integration Developer Location: Centurion (Pretoria) Type: Permanent We are partnering with a strategic national government authority that drives financial integrity, monitoring, and regulation in South Africa, to recruit a skilled Integration Developer....
DevOps Engineer (DotNet) – 2700
?? We're Hiring: Senior C# / .NET Core Developer (Azure | Kubernetes | DevOps) ??Are you passionate about cloud-native solutions and building scalable applications? We're looking for an experienced C# / .NET Core Developer with strong Azure and Kubernetes skills to...
Cybersecurity Engineer
Key Responsibilities: Implement, manage, and monitor security measures across IT systems, networks, and applications.Conduct regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing.Respond to and mitigate security breaches, incidents, and malware...
Integration Developer – Gauteng Centurion
Opportunity: Integration Developer Location: Centurion (Pretoria) Type: Permanent We are partnering with a strategic national government authority that drives financial integrity, monitoring, and regulation in South Africa, to recruit a skilled Integration Developer....
DevOps Engineer (DotNet) – 2700 – Gauteng Pretoria
?? We're Hiring: Senior C# / .NET Core Developer (Azure | Kubernetes | DevOps) ??Are you passionate about cloud-native solutions and building scalable applications? We're looking for an experienced C# / .NET Core Developer with strong Azure and Kubernetes skills to...
Cybersecurity Engineer – Gauteng Midrand
Key Responsibilities: Implement, manage, and monitor security measures across IT systems, networks, and applications.Conduct regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing.Respond to and mitigate security breaches, incidents, and malware...
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