Security, capital challenges threaten energy transition gains

Global progress towards secure, equitable and sustainable energy is accelerating after years of sluggish gains, according to a new World Economic Forum report. However, rising geopolitical tensions, investment gaps, and a growing disconnect between clean energy...

Security, infrastructure drive C-suite misalignment on GenAI

There is a serious misalignment among C-suite leaders when it comes to business goals and operational readiness for generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) deployment. This is the headline finding from a new NTT Data report, “The AI Security Balancing Act: From...

Call to strengthen child online protection in Africa

The GSMA, in partnership with the mobile industry, is calling for strengthened collective action to protect children online across Africa. Building on insights from a high-level roundtable convened at the Ministerial Programme during MWC25 Barcelona, the GSMA has...

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...

Nvidia Ethernet accelerates xAI’s supercomputer

xAI’s Colossus supercomputer cluster, comprising 100 000 Nvidia Hopper GPUs, achieved this scale by using the Nvidia Spectrum-X Ethernet networking platform, which is designed to power multi-tenant, hyperscale AI factories using standards-based Ethernet, for its...

Technology key to mining decarbonisation

Most mining leaders (70%) are confident that significant decarbonisation can be achieved with existing technologies, including electrification, automation and digitisation. This is one of the finding from the global report “Mining’s Moment” from ABB, that polled 412...

Steady growth for loyalty management market

The global loyalty management market is expected to reach $20,44-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 9,2% from 2024 to 2030, according to the recent reports from Grand View Research. Loyalty management software helps view realtime data about how customers engage...

Google Cloud appoints new META security chief

Google Cloud has appointed industry veteran Noor Al-Sulaiti as head of Security Business Development and Government Relations for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa region (META). The company says Noor's appointment is further testament to the company's commitment to...

Tarsus Distribution appointed as Samsung distributor

Tarsus Distribution has signed a distribution agreement with Samsung Electronics, to distribute products under Samsung's Brand Memory and LCD Monitor portfolio. Mark Campbell, product executive at Tarsus Distribution, says: "We are excited to rejoin forces with...

Sustainability key as Africa rebuilds food economy

Africa, along with the rest of the world, is facing a food crisis. Food shortages, caused by supply chain disruptions emanating from various events across the world such as the Covid-19 pandemic and the Ukraine-Russia conflict have amplified long-term challenges to...

OT systems come under attack

With a yearly average of 38,6% of operational technology (OT) computers attacked in 2023, building automation has been identified as the sector most exposed to cyberthreats. An analysis of OT cybersecurity trends for the second half of 2023 by Kaspersky's ICS CERT...

Digital payments dominate in Africa

There has been a seismic shift in African consumer preferences towards digital payment methods, according to a new survey by RegTech Africa and Agpaytech. With 2 591 respondents from diverse regions, the findings underscore a resounding vote of confidence in...

Insurers to use synthetic data in AI for fairness and compliance

By 2027, due to regulations surrounding artificial intelligence, 40% of AI algorithms utilised by insurers throughout the policyholder value chain will use synthetic data to guarantee fairness within the system and comply with regulations, according to IDC...

March sales shock for new vehicles

New vehicle sales seemingly plummeted in March compared to the same month last year, but two major factors conspired against the numbers, according to WesBank. Figures released by naamsa the Automotive Business Council saw the March new vehicle market decline 11,7% to...

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Humanising the digital experience will give banks an edge

Rapidly changing customer expectations and steadily increasing competition within the banking sector are forcing financial institutions to digitalise their operations, while at the same time ensuring that they humanise their digital experience to gain a competitive...

How low-code development can help small businesses

No-code and low-code software development platforms are gaining popularity in recent times - especially among SMBs and SMEs - for their dynamic ability to quickly meet customisation and automation needs within limited budgets. By Hyther Nizam, president: MEA at Zoho...

Robotic logistics key to automated warehouses

Robotic logistics are the future of supply chain management. This is according to Yaskawa Nordic sales director Lee Moulder, who says US companies spent approximately $1,5-trillion on logistical expenses in 2018. It's a jaw-dropping number that underpins the...

Edge computing demands an integrated security response

One of the new battlefields of today is the rise of the edge. One the one hand this domain brings significant functional and economic benefits, enabling for instance the emergence of a new breed of real time applications but at the same time such plethora of devices...

Data management, security processes key to PoPIA compliance

On 1 July, every South African's inbox was flooded with emails from multiple businesses around compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA). By Simeon Tassev, MD and QSA at Galix The reality though is that compliance with PoPIA is about so much...

Fight back against ransomware with EDR solutions

When cyberattacks are on the rise, as they certainly have been in South Africa this year, an organisation cannot afford to have its cybersecurity operating in a reactive manner. And yet, far too many businesses operate in this manner, making them prime targets for a...

Data protection in healthcare must be a top priority

Data protection in the healthcare sector must surely be a top priority, especially considering the huge amount of sensitive personal data that is being processed on a daily basis. It certainly needs stricter procedures, controls and guidelines on privacy. As such,...

How the cloud can benefit SA organisations

Such has been the disruption of the Covid-19 pandemic that by the end of this year, 80% of companies globally will put a mechanism in place to shift to cloud-centric infrastructure and applications. By Kriya Govender, CEO of PRP Solutions Additionally, 39% of surveyed...

Black Friday and load shedding: retailers need to be ready

Media briefings and updates from Eskom and the Government last week seem to indicate that South Africa is set to experience load shedding for the foreseeable future. Power interruptions (whether planned or unplanned) can have a detrimental effect on any business'...

Fedora Linux 35 now generally available

The Fedora Project, a community-driven open source collaboration sponsored by Red Hat, has announced the general availability of Fedora Linux 35, the latest version of the fully open source Fedora operating system. The new features and enhancements in Fedora 35 are...

Radar Product Software Engineer

Our client is seeking a talented Radar Product Software Engineer to join their team in Stellenbosch! This fully in-office position offers some remote flexibility, allowing you to contribute to cutting-edge radar technology while enjoying a balanced work environment....

Test Analyst 1952

Our client in the automobile industry is looking for a Test Analyst (Entry)Product / Feature Team Information (if applicable)Team Name: FleetDataAn energetic and driven team of 16 people that monetise the sensor data captured by vehicles. The innovative product is...

Radar Product Software Engineer – Western Cape Winelands

Our client is seeking a talented Radar Product Software Engineer to join their team in Stellenbosch! This fully in-office position offers some remote flexibility, allowing you to contribute to cutting-edge radar technology while enjoying a balanced work environment....

Test Analyst 1952 – Gauteng Centurion

Our client in the automobile industry is looking for a Test Analyst (Entry)Product / Feature Team Information (if applicable)Team Name: FleetDataAn energetic and driven team of 16 people that monetise the sensor data captured by vehicles. The innovative product is...

Senior C# Developer

Our client is excited to find a talented C# developer to join their team full-time in their Durban office! This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled developer looking to make an impact in an engaging, on-site role. Key Requirements 6+ years' experience...

Database Specialist (Contract)

Job PurposeTo consult on specific technology through sought after advice and deep expertise and credibility in the industry. Expert in understanding how technology is applied in the organization and ensure all outputs are in compliance with current governance and...

Senior C# Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region

Our client is excited to find a talented C# developer to join their team full-time in their Durban office! This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled developer looking to make an impact in an engaging, on-site role. Key Requirements 6+ years' experience...

Database Specialist (Contract) – Gauteng Randburg

Job PurposeTo consult on specific technology through sought after advice and deep expertise and credibility in the industry. Expert in understanding how technology is applied in the organization and ensure all outputs are in compliance with current governance and...

Fullstack .Net Developer

My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Fullstack .Net Developer to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Develop and maintain web applications using .Net technologiesCollaborate with cross-functional teams...

PHP/Laravel Developer

Our client is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a skilled Backend Developer with expertise in PHP and Laravel! This is a fully remote role, perfect for a passionate professional ready to make an impact from anywhere! Key Requirements 6+ years'...

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