UIF online platforms are down
The Unemployment Insurance Fund's (UIF's) online platforms are currently down. On 30 August 2024, the Pretoria High Court issued an interim interdict preventing, with immediate effect, a new service provider from rendering services for the UIF online portal. As a...
Cost of data breaches continues to soar
Although security teams worldwide are doing a much better job detecting and containing breaches, the average data breach cost continues to snowball, according to Stocklytics.com. In 2024, the average cost of a data breach skyrocketed to $4,88-million - up from...
Take-home pay, private pensions slowed in October
After three consecutive months of increases, the BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), which measures the average nominal take-home pay among about 4-million salary earners in South Africa, showed a slight downturn. “The nominal average take-home pay was R15 535...
Enterprise IT budgets are on the increase
Omdia's 10th annual IT Enterprise Insights study has revealed that IT has become one of the main drivers of value to an enterprise, with almost three-quarters (74%) of respondents confirming increases to their overall budget allocated to enterprise IT in 2023 compared...
SA corporate social investment grows to R11,8bn
South African companies spent an estimated R11,8-billion on corporate social investment (CSI) in the 2023 financial year, according to corporate responsibility consultancy Trialogue's latest research findings. The spend reflects an 8% nominal and 1% real increase from...
Intel Granulate in Databricks partnership
Intel Granulate, Intel's flagship software performance offering, has announced a new collaboration with Databricks to merge Intel Granulate's autonomous, continuous optimisation solutions with Databricks' robust Data Intelligence Platform under the Databricks Partner...
Smart streetlights market beaming
The installed base of smart streetlights amounted to 23-million globally at the end of 2022, according to a new research report from IoT analysts, Berg Insight. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22,7%, the installed base will reach 63,8-million by the...
Manufacturing sentiment improved in a tough Q4
Confidence in the manufacturing sector has improved slightly to 26 points – the highest level seen in 2023, as shown by the Q4 Absa Manufacturing Survey. Although trading conditions remained tough, manufacturers noted an overall improvement in business conditions (up...
All the IITPSA President’s Awards winners …
Mamela Luthuli, founder and CEO of Take Note IT, has been named South Africa’s IT Personality of the year at the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) President’s Awards 2023. AI expert Professor Mark Nasila, chief data and analytics...
Global connectivity improves, but Africa still fares poorly
Steady but uneven progress in global Internet connectivity highlights the disparities of the digital divide and is leaving people in low-income countries behind, according to the International Telecommunication Union's (ITU) Facts and Figures 2023. Analysis on...
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AI trends to look out for in 2021
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is gaining notable momentum across a number of industries. The past year saw rapid digital transformation spurred by Covid-19, with new technologies being adopted almost overnight. Entering 2021, the same upward trajectory can be expected,...
C3M clears the way for cloud control with Corr-Serve
C3M, the San Francisco-based cloud security and cloud compliance vendor, has announced its distribution partnership with South African distributor, Corr-Serve. Paddy Viswanathan, founder and CEO of C3M, comments: “Cloud adoption is at an all-time high and enterprises...
Absa to serve on Global Payment Security Standards Council’s Board of Advisors
Absa Group has been selected to serve on the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council’s (PCI SSC’s) Board of Advisors in 2021 and 2022. In this role, Absa is able to help shape the development of payment data security standards and programmes globally. The PCI...
Top IT security threats in 2021
A tipping point for passwords, cloud jacking to emerge as a new risk, and zero trust will be the default position, as cyber risk grows dramatically in 2021. By Anna Collard, senior vice-president: content strategy and evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa Looking to the year...
Check Point Software achieves Canalys ‘Champion’ status
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Human fallibility the weakest link in cyber security
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Retail banks put revenue at risk if they fail to enhance their daily banking proposition
Daily banking has always been the glue that cements a customer's relationship with their bank. But regulatory changes, rising customer expectations, new competition, and technological advancements are weakening that glue and threatening banks' profitability. By Dr...
Project management lessons for PoPI
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Bill payment trends to watch in 2021
Of all the technology sectors to have prospered amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the online payment space has emerged as one of the most influential, following the call for social distancing and demand for contactless payment solutions. "In fact, the Global Payments Report...
Did Black Friday 2020 give us a glimpse into the future of retail?
Traditionally, scenes from global Black Friday sales depict packed stores and long lines of shoppers fighting to secure the best deals. But in 2020, the annual shopping holiday looked a little different. By Nick Durrant, CEO of Bluegrass Digital Online shoppers in the...
Senior Project Manager at Construct Executive Search
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree or a Bachelor of Technology Degree or Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering.Must be registered with SACPCMP or PMP as a Professional Project Manager.Must have 10 - 12 years...
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Senior Database Developer – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
Design, develop and maintain high performance scalable and secure database solution in order to ensure successful and efficient database solutions meeting the business requirements. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Requirements gathering - through engagement with business i.e.,...
Senior Project Manager at Construct Executive Search – Northern Cape Northern Cape
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree or a Bachelor of Technology Degree or Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering.Must be registered with SACPCMP or PMP as a Professional Project Manager.Must have 10 - 12 years...
Sage Developer – Rivonia – Johannesburg
Hire Resolve's client is seeking a skilled Sage Developer to join their team in Rivonia, Johannesburg. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining Sage-based solutions, ensuring they meet the unique needs of the business. The successful...
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Sage Developer – Rivonia – Johannesburg – Gauteng Johannesburg
Hire Resolve's client is seeking a skilled Sage Developer to join their team in Rivonia, Johannesburg. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining Sage-based solutions, ensuring they meet the unique needs of the business. The successful...
Business Intelligence Developer – Remote Remote
BI Developer required for leading Call Centre business. Completed Bdeg with 3-5 years relevant experience.Leading Call Centre business, requires a skilled BI Developer.You will be expected to Create and manage BI and analytics solutions, transforming data into...
Junior Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
Junior Developer Minimum Requirements:0-3 years of experienceComp Sci or Engineering university degreeGPA > 70% from UCT / Stel / Wits / UPGPA > 80% from other universitiesInterest (demonstrated or expressed) in working across commercial, operational, and...
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