SA graduates face tough path to adulthood
A new report by the University of Cape Town’s Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing has revealed that South African graduates find the transition to adulthood more challenging than ever. The research – The First 100 Paychecks – says that more than 80% of surveyed...
Gemini in Chrome AI browser is a privacy nightmare
The newest Gemini in Chrome mobile AI browser collects the most user information out of all AI browsers recently analysed by Surfshark. It collects data such as users’ names, precise location, and browsing history. And a cybersecurity expert has drawn attention to an...
Employee productivity, happiness take centre stage
2025 will be transformative for the world of work as technological advancements continue to shape how businesses of all sizes operate and evolve. While the latter stage of 2024 saw some media commentators increasingly talk about the so-called ‘Return to Office’ or...
Foundational phase learning under the spotlight
As South African Grade 12s celebrate an 83,7% matric pass rate, Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube believes we need to do more to assist children in pre-school and foundational learning. “While good progress has been made in expanding education access, we must...
Top workplace predictions for CHROs in 2025
Gartner has revealed nine workplace predictions that HR leaders will need to take action on this year and beyond to ensure their organisation remains competitive, can attract and retain top talent, and achieve desired business outcomes. “This year’s predictions...
Smartphones defy challenges to post 2024 growth
According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker , global smartphone shipments increased 2,4% year-over-year (YoY) to 331,7-million units in the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q24). This marks the sixth...
Nvidia slams proposed AI Diffusion rule
The Biden Administration is proposing to pass legislation that limits the export of US-developed AI technology. The Framework for the Diffusion of Advanced AI Technologies requires a license to export, reexport, or transfer (in-country) advanced computing ICs or the...
Snapdragon X Series adds AI performance
At last week’s CES 2025, Qualcomm Technologies announced the Snapdragon X Platform. The 4th platform to join the Snapdragon X Series compute portfolio, the new chips are designed to deliver performance, multi-day battery life, and Copilot+ PC experiences. Utilising an...
Vodacom, Orange in DRC joint venture
Vodacom and Orange have joined hands to form a new rural towerco partnership in Africa, collaborating to build, own, and operate solar-powered mobile base stations in underserved areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The initiative will extend network...
Companies turn to specialists to combat AI cyber threats
As concerns about the use of AI in cyberattacks increase, companies worldwide are racing to bolster their cybersecurity strategies, according to a Kaspersky survey. The new study reveals that 91% of IT and Information Security professionals surveyed in South Africa...
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Cybereason debuts ‘pay as you grow’ programme
XDR company Cybereason has launched a 'pay as you grow' programme (PAYG) for managed security services providers (MSSPs), which provides the company's most trusted partners and solution providers with financial flexibility to increase their margins and profitability....
Zero trust network access should be on every CISO’s SASE roadmap
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions close network cybersecurity gaps so enterprises can secure and simplify access to resources that users need at scale from any location. Closing the gaps between network infrastructures and supporting technologies helps...
Google Cloud Collaborates with Comair
Google Cloud is teaming up with Comair, operator of the British Airways brand and the Kulula budget carrier in sub-Saharan Africa to accelerate the aviation group's digital transformation plans. Comair completed its infrastructure optimization plans as it migrated six...
FBI warns companies to avoid malicious USB devices
Cybercriminals constantly evolve the tactics, techniques, and procedures they use to execute attacks to find innovative ways to bypass or circumvent security controls. By Brandon Rochat, Cybereason sales director for Africa Sometimes the best strategy is the simplest...
Fintech review and predictions for 2022
Fintech has gone mainstream and is no longer a niche sector. There are now over 26 000 fintech companies globally that employ half a billion people. By Dominique Collett, senior investment executive at Rand Merchant Investments and the head of AlphaCode The pandemic...
Reimagine the office headquarters
If 2021 taught us anything, it was that life is unpredictable and that we need to be prepared for the unexpected. Over the past two years, businesses have been forced to change and review their strategies. They have had to remain agile in a changing world as...
A false perception of cybersecurity
Cybersecurity has been given a bad reputation. This is largely because how cybersecurity companies operate is misunderstood for the services they provide. This is because many individuals believe that by having a cybersecurity partner by their side, they are...
Intelligent software stops storage from becoming a performance bottleneck
There is nothing worse than phoning a call centre and waiting while the consultant apologises for their system being slow. Or trying to complete a transaction online, only for it to fail at some point. By Lourens Sanders, solution architect at Infinidat What the...
Syspro achieves Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC) certification status
Syspro has been certified by independent software research firm Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC). To attain certified status, Syspro completed a product demonstration session and benchmarking analysis, covering the main functionality areas of the Syspro ERP...
Reasons to not disable cookies on your website
Switch off my cookies! This was the gist of the tense, urgent message left for me by the IT manager of one of our large corporate clients. By Howard Rybko, CEO of Syncrony Digital Somehow, she had become embroiled in a debate with her company's legal department, who...
IT Project Manager
Overall Purpose of the JobPurpose StatementThis role, like all others in the group, must prioritise “making every guest a returning and referring guest”. Oversees the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of strategic IT projects and programmes across the...
IT Support Technician
Client based in Cape Town CBD is looking for a hands-on IT & Dialler Co-ordinator, who will take ownership of all local IT infrastructure, including network setup, technical support, and Active Directory management. The successful candidate will also support...
IT Project Manager – Remote Remote
Overall Purpose of the JobPurpose StatementThis role, like all others in the group, must prioritise “making every guest a returning and referring guest”. Oversees the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of strategic IT projects and programmes across the...
IT Support Technician – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Client based in Cape Town CBD is looking for a hands-on IT & Dialler Co-ordinator, who will take ownership of all local IT infrastructure, including network setup, technical support, and Active Directory management. The successful candidate will also support...
IT Systems Developer (SQL & Application Support) (CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Financial Services provider seeks a highly skilled and driven IT Systems Developer who will ensure the seamless delivery of systems and services that meet or exceed our objectives and service levels. You will play a critical role managing the...
Senior Software Engineers (CH1129b)
Join a world-class team developing high-performance, distributed telecom systemsOur client, a medium-sized engineering company based in Stellenbosch, specializes in the design, development, integration, implementation, and support of complex hardware and software...
SAP Functional Consultant 2340
SAP Functional Consultant ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: Specific Technical / Functional skills SAP S/4 configuration and customization.Expertise in SAP Business Network Asset Collaboration or similar SAP SaaS cloud solutions.In-depth understanding of SAP Plant...
IT Systems Developer (SQL & Application Support) (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Claremont
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Financial Services provider seeks a highly skilled and driven IT Systems Developer who will ensure the seamless delivery of systems and services that meet or exceed our objectives and service levels. You will play a critical role managing the...
Senior Software Engineers (CH1129b) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Join a world-class team developing high-performance, distributed telecom systemsOur client, a medium-sized engineering company based in Stellenbosch, specializes in the design, development, integration, implementation, and support of complex hardware and software...
SAP Functional Consultant 2340 – Gauteng Pretoria
SAP Functional Consultant ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: Specific Technical / Functional skills SAP S/4 configuration and customization.Expertise in SAP Business Network Asset Collaboration or similar SAP SaaS cloud solutions.In-depth understanding of SAP Plant...
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