Consumers distrust AI-powered search results
A significant 53% of consumers distrust or have a lack of confidence in the reliability and impartiality of AI search and summaries, according to a survey by Gartner. This concern is reflected in user frustration, with 41% of consumers reporting that generative AI...
AI orchestration meets real-world zero-day exploits
A recent executive insight blog examined the idea of a “brain” behind next-generation cyberattacks: an orchestration and abstraction layer coordinating large numbers of specialised AI agents to launch complex operations at scale. That architecture was already...
Cape Town’s traffic among the world’s worst
Capetonians battle some of the worst traffic in the world, with Cape Town ranking as one of the most congested cities in the world. This is according to the latest Inrix Global Traffic Scorecard, which provides travel delay comparisons, costs of congestion to drivers...
Cybersecurity is the top risk businesses face in 2025
The World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 highlights the increasing complexity in the cyber landscape, which has significant implications for organisations and nations. This complexity arises from the rapid growth of emerging technologies,...
Retailers ready to fully embrace AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming the cornerstone of innovation in the retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries. Forward-thinking companies are using AI to reimagine their entire business models, from in-store experiences to omnichannel...
New scam targets businesses on social media
Kaspersky experts have uncovered a new phishing scam targeting businesses that promote their pages on Facebook. Scammers send emails allegedly on behalf of Meta for Business – Facebook’s platform for businesses – claiming the recipient’s page contains prohibited...
Data loss concerns will limit GenAI access for developers
Enterprises are expected to tighten restrictions on generative AI (GenAI) usage among developers, citing proprietary data concerns. Meanwhile, agentic AI is emerging as a critical upskilling opportunity for IT professionals, and open-source software (OSS) technologies...
50 years ago, Intel 8080 kick-started an industry
The Intel 8080 didn’t revolutionise microprocessors – it created the microprocessor market. “The 4004 and 8008 suggested it, but the 8080 made it real,” says Federico Faggin, Intel’s lead designer for the 8080 and its predecessor processors, the 4004 and 8008. Prior...
Helium and Its potential alternatives
Helium is sourced as a byproduct of natural gas, which is produced naturally through the radioactive decay of uranium and thorium. It is mostly found and commercially produced from gas deposits in the US, Qatar, Algeria, Russia, and Canada, and is subsequently...
LG CEO outlines 2025 strategy
LG Electronics’ (LG) CEO William Cho and key company executives outlined the company’s 2025 business strategy during a press conference last week on the sidelines of CES 2025. The CEO emphasised the need to build structural competitiveness and accelerate qualitative...
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inq expands SA footprint with Syrex acquisition
inq, a Convergence Partners company, is set to acquire Syrex, a provider of hyperconverged cloud technology solutions in South Africa, for an undisclosed amount. The agreement is subject to customary conditions including approvals by the Competition Authority of South...
How biometrics has become lightning fast and accurate
How do you do trust someone you can't meet in person? It's a question organisations have been grappling with in the age of the internet, KYC requirements, and the rapidly escalating costs and consequences of identity fraud. "Enter biometrics with liveness detection, a...
VMware Cross-Cloud services debut on Microsoft Azure Marketplace
VMware has announced the availability of VMware Cross-Cloud services on Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online store providing applications and services for use on Azure. VMware customers can take advantage of the trusted Azure cloud platform to accelerate application...
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One of the remnants from worldwide lockdowns is the switch to working from home or a hybrid of onsite and offsite working. If you're still working in a makeshift space in your house - slouched on the couch, hunched over a laptop or commandeering your dining room table...
Mobile diversity: the security of mobility
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Antibribery standardisation can help win business confidence back
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Dell adds automation, security, multi-cloud to storage
Dell Technologies is enhancing software across its industry-leading1 storage portfolio, driving increased intelligence, automation, cyber resiliency and multi-cloud flexibility. "Organisations all over the world look to Dell to help them move faster while turning...
African fintech accelerates global expansion
Cape Town-based fintech Mama Money is growing fast as it expands globally. This year, its cross-border money transfer volumes have more than doubled compared to the previous quarter with the company aiming to double its market share by developing new services as it...
Should you really have a password if you can’t keep it secure?
Since 2013, the first Thursday in May - this year falling on 5 May - is marked as World Password Day, aiming to promote better cybersecurity hygiene by upgrading easy-to-guess passwords or refreshing older passwords that may have been compromised. By Doros...
Cloud key to digital transformation in construction
The rate of digital adoption by the construction industry is soaring. In a survey conducted by RIB CCS in the final quarter of 2021, respondents singled out cloud computing as the most critical area to invest in followed by Building Information Modelling (BIM), mobile...
Intermediate Developer – Java, Spring Boot, MS SQL Server/Postgres, Development Workflow, OpenAPI – Western Cape Cape Town
Job Title: Intermediate DeveloperLocation: Hybrid – Based in StellenboschA leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payment solutions is looking for an Intermediate Developer to join their expanding team in Stellenbosch. This is a hybrid role, offering...
Cable and CCTV Support Technician – Gauteng Braamfontein
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.net.core / Asp.net Integration Specialist – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Big Data Specialist
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Big Data Specialist to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.We are seeking Big...
Senior Project Manager (Mobile App Projects)
Key PurposeTake accountability to lead, organise, plan and control multiple complex IS projects, in a manner that will ensure the successful completion of specific, large and high-risk projects. Has the accountability to ensure that project goals and objectives are...
Big Data Specialist – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Big Data Specialist to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.We are seeking Big...
Senior Project Manager (Mobile App Projects) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Key PurposeTake accountability to lead, organise, plan and control multiple complex IS projects, in a manner that will ensure the successful completion of specific, large and high-risk projects. Has the accountability to ensure that project goals and objectives are...
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About our client:Our client is a professional management consultancy and IT services provider, focused on delivering creative and innovative digital solutions. Their client base includes both startups and large corporations, but their mission remains the same: to...
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Software Developer (Angular / TypeScript / Python) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client stands out as a recognised expert in automation technology, earning prestigious accolades for their innovative approach. Through the utilisation of state-of-the-art technology, they have positioned themselves as a prominent figure in global...
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