Ransomware, GenAI drive surge in cyberthreats
Organisations worldwide each faced an average of 1 938 cyberattacks per week - a 2% increase from September and a 5% rise YoY – reflecting a continued escalation in global cyberthreats driven by ransomware expansion and risks linked to Generative AI (GenAI). This is...
Telecom operators turn to AI to boost margins
Worldwide spending on telecommunication and pay TV services will reach $1 532-billion in 2025 – a YoY increase of 1,7% - according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Telecom Services Tracker. The latest forecast is slightly more...
Mustek warns of lower earnings
Mustek has issued a trading statement for the six months ended 31 December 2024, waring shareholders to expect lower earnings. The group says headline earnings per share is expected to be between 70% and 80% lower than reported in the comparative period, at between...
Blue Ghost touches down, delivers tech to the Moon
Carrying a suite of NASA science and technology, Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 has successfully landed on the Moon, near a volcanic feature called Mons Latreille within Mare Crisium, a more than 300-mile-wide basin located in the northeast quadrant of the...
Thunderbolt Share allows dual computer control
New Intel software lets users effortlessly share files, screens and common peripherals between Windows PCs for a faster, more fluid workflow. The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence has significantly increased demand for developers who can create new AI-powered...
Next-generation AMD RDNA 4 architecture debuts
AMD has launched its anticipated AMD RDNA 4 graphics architecture with the launch of the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 graphics cards as a part of the Radeon RX 9000 Series. The new graphics cards feature 16GB of memory and extensive improvements designed for...
Beware of ongoing Icasa scam
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has warned stakeholders and the members of the public about a scam currently in circulation. Icasa has been made aware of scammers impersonating its representatives, contacting targeted people through...
Microsoft to retire Skype in May
Microsoft will turn Skype off in May 2025, shifting users to its Teams platform. According to Jeff Teper, president: collaborative apps and platforms at Microsoft, the move aims to streamline the company’s free consumer communications offerings. “The way we...
US strategic reserve kickstarts ‘crypto arms race’
The global “crypto arms race” is on, with US president Donald Trump announcing a strategic US reserve of digital assets the stakes have skyrocketed. This prediction comes from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, as the news “strategic crypto reserve” that will include...
Joburg’s CCTV bylaws come under fire
The City of Johannesburg has signed in a new bylaw that could make outlaw many existing CCTV camera installations, and make it more onerous for property owners to secure their premises. In terms of the new bylaws, any CCTV camera that has a view of a public space will...
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Dell Technologies drives sustainability with Concept Luna
As an industry leading technology company, Dell Technologies have been driving sustainability efforts aimed at reducing their carbon footprint, in hopes of inspiring fellow corporations to do the same. According to the World Wildlife Fund, the world’s temperature has...
Community approach key to driving fibre adoption in lower-income areas
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Practical steps for parents to help teens navigate Instagram safely
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Technology can fast track skills development in mining
Career development took a back seat in the mining sector during the pandemic, because Covid-19 restrictions made it hugely difficult to send people for training effectively. By Jacques Farmer, MD of PRISMA Budgets were also strained because of lockdowns, so many mines...
Comair’s suspension shows the need for boards to manage risk proactively
Last week's suspension of Comair's licence to fly because of safety concerns is clearly a crisis for any airline. While the Civil Aviation Authority announced today lifted the suspension, the incident serves as a reminder of the imperative for boards to identify and...
Top trends in accounting in 2022
It seems that what had become the norm in the accounting industry in 2020 and 2021, will prevail in 2022 - with a few additions. This specifically pertains to changes to the accounting role itself, especially considering AI; how remote working has brought about...
VC technology helps SMEs adapt to online business
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have always accounted for a 98% of South Africa's business according to a report conducted by McKinsey and Company. By Loubna Imenchal, vice-president and head of Logitech for Enterprise business AMECA at Logitech Africa Middle East...
Infobip scoops WASPIES award
Infobip was a category winner at the recent inaugural WASPIES Awards. Hosted by the Wireless Application Service Providers' Association (WASPA), the WASPIES is a peer recognition awards ceremony and networking event that celebrates the association's members by...
Orchestrating multicloud: implementing a strategy that works
Implementing a workable multicloud strategy hinges on a business properly assessing applications within its current infrastructure environment to decide which cloud is ideal for each of its applications. "This should be balanced against the ability to provide fault...
Women and fintech: the missed opportunity
This International Women's Month is an opportunity for employers to reflect on their ESG strategies and envision truly sustainable Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) agendas. A bolder vision for DEI should be to generate lasting wealth for previously...
Senior JavaScript Developer (Angular 20) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
JavaScript Developers start your engines! Get your career into the next gear with our clients in the Automotive space where you will be part of the next generation of automotive technology. Our clients are on the hunt for a seasoned Senior JavaScript developer to join...
Senior Data Engineer
6 month contract role Drive enterprise-scale datatransformation and shape the future of analytics. Is this you? You're a strategic thinker with a passion for turning complex data into actionable insights. You thrive on solving technical challenges, champion data...
Technical Business Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...
Full Stack Developer
We are seeking experienced Full Stack Developers with a strong background in LISP (Linked Investment Service Provider) systems to join our dynamic team in Pretoria. This role will play a pivotal part in designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and...
Senior Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
6 month contract role Drive enterprise-scale datatransformation and shape the future of analytics. Is this you? You're a strategic thinker with a passion for turning complex data into actionable insights. You thrive on solving technical challenges, champion data...
Technical Business Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...
Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
We are seeking experienced Full Stack Developers with a strong background in LISP (Linked Investment Service Provider) systems to join our dynamic team in Pretoria. This role will play a pivotal part in designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and...
Software Developer
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Senior Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
We're looking for a Software Developer with strong Java (Spring Boot) skills and some exposure to .NET to join our team in Cape Town. You will be involved in developing and maintaining enterprise-grade systems across a variety of domains, working closely with senior...
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