GenAI for Procurement hits the Trough of Disillusionment

Generative AI (GenAI) for procurement has entered the trough of disillusionment, according to Gartner. While some early adopters are seeing benefits, many organizations are experiencing uneven ROI or falling short of expectations, highlighting the need for a more...

AI emerges as an attractive target for threat actors

Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption is greatly outpacing AI security and governance. IBM’s new Cost of a Data Breach Report suggests that AI is already being seen as an easy, high-value target by threat actors. While the overall number of organisations experiencing...

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...

AI could improve accuracy of Earth-observing satellites

Cloud cover can keep optical instruments on satellites from clearly capturing Earth’s surface – but artificial intelligence could go a long way towards mitigating this. Still in testing, JPL’s Dynamic Targeting uses AI to avoid imaging clouds, yielding a higher...

Phishing attacks are on the rise

Human resources (HR) and IT-related phishing emails share the lion’s share (48,6%) of the top-clicked phishing types globally. Despite evolving techniques by bad actors, phishing emails remain among the most prevalent tools for executing cyberattacks, and KnowBe4's...

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,...

Intel AI platforms accelerate Microsoft Phi-3 GenAI models

Intel has validated and optimised its AI product portfolio across client, edge and data centre for several of Microsoft's Phi-3 family of open models. The Phi-3 family of small, open models can run on lower-compute hardware, be more easily fine-tuned to meet specific...

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Fraudsters have not slowed down after the festive season

As the journey into 2022 begins, consumers are urged to remain vigilant and not let their guard down. Fraudsters are still trying to take advantage of the December shopping season, which is when fraudsters are most active. A new threat was recently flagged on social...

Kaspersky named top Russian-origin company patented in the US

Kaspersky has been named number-one among companies with Russian origins patented in the US in 2021 by IFI Claims Direct. Kaspersky is constantly developing and patenting new cybersecurity technologies. The company regularly applies for patents in areas related to its...

Must have features for an insurance customer self-service portal

According to a Gartner study, by 2022, 85% of all customer service interactions will start with self-service. For the insurance industry, it's become increasingly important to digitise the customer journey and offer tools that empower customers to find information,...

Coping with addiction in the workplace

The pandemic lockdowns of 2020 were tough and tight, with the government clamping down on smoking and drinking. As a result, many people turned to other forms of substance abuse as a way of coping. Now, after a more than a year of remote working, employees are...

Hello SASE. Goodbye SD-WAN?

The working environment has been irrevocably changed over the past two years, and the debate rages on as to whether we'll ever go back to a pre-Covid setup. Certain organisations, like PwC, have made decisive moves, with the accounting and consulting firm announcing...

Re-engineering the document management system

As we move further into the digital age, paperless systems are becoming a more appealing way to deal with document management and storage. Instead of physical filing systems and cabinets taking up space, a document management system (DMS) enables you to store and...

All the highlights from Webex One

In line with the defined focus on innovation delivery demonstrated this year, Cisco has, through its annual Webex One event announced significant new features across its Webex ecosystem, the industry's first and most comprehensive end-to-end hybrid work solution. Here...

Remember the human condition when planning the hybrid workplace

As vaccination campaigns ramp up and businesses adjust their work models to adopt hybrid scenarios, the tenacity and adaptability of a mobile workforce are being tested once again. Michaela Voller, chief human resources officer at Dimension Data, discusses why...

New president for SAP EMEA South

SAP has appointed Emmanuel Raptopoulos as the new president for SAP's EMEA South region, which comprises Southern Europe, the Middle East and Africa. He will report to Scott Russell, SAP executive board member: customer success. Raptopoulos, who is based in Milan,...

Orange converts African data centre to solar power

The GOS (Groupement Orange Services) is a resource-pooling entity for the 18 Orange Middle East and Africa subsidiaries, which provides hosting and infrastructure operations, service platforms and IT to all the subsidiaries. The data centre was build in 2016 in Grand...

Intermediate Java Developer

We're looking for a Intermediate Java Developer to help us revolutionize the software development industry! If you're a Java guru with a passion for Java-related technologies, and a commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions, join us, and let's create...

Data Scientist / Data Analyst

BI Data Analyst / Data ScientistUnleash your data wizardry with us!R660,000 - R792,000 per annumJoin a cutting-edge South African company the digital property and vehicle [URL Removed] role offers the chance to accelerate your career by building predictive models and...

SQL Developer

Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented SQL Developer to join our Business Intelligence (BI) team. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in SQL development and a strong understanding of preparing and optimizing data to support BI...

Intermediate Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

We're looking for a Intermediate Java Developer to help us revolutionize the software development industry! If you're a Java guru with a passion for Java-related technologies, and a commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions, join us, and let's create...

Data Scientist / Data Analyst – Remote Remote

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SQL Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented SQL Developer to join our Business Intelligence (BI) team. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in SQL development and a strong understanding of preparing and optimizing data to support BI...

Flexcube Developer

Bachelor's degree in computer science / accounting / Banking / Commerce / Management.Good experience/knowledge on Flexcube web services and integration with third party applications.Experience in Oracle SQL,PL/SQL, Java, web logic.Good understanding on Flexcube...

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We are looking for a Software Developer in the Automotive Industry based in GqeberhaKey Responsibilities:Good knowledge of PLC Software Systems (Siemans Simatic S7, Siemans TIA, Win CC) Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, ABB advantageousSet up & configure various network...

Front End Developer

We're Looking for a Front-End Developer Superstar! Role: Full-Stack Developer (with a twist of AWS Cloud) Are you ready to take your coding skills to the next level and join an innovative team of tech enthusiasts?We're on the hunt for a passionate, driven Front-End...

Flexcube Developer – Gauteng Sandown

Bachelor's degree in computer science / accounting / Banking / Commerce / Management.Good experience/knowledge on Flexcube web services and integration with third party applications.Experience in Oracle SQL,PL/SQL, Java, web logic.Good understanding on Flexcube...

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