rAge 2025 levels up with new venue
rAge (the really Awesome gaming expo) is moving to a new venue for its upcoming event on 5 to 7 December 2025, becoming one of the first events to be hosted at Fourways Mall's 50 000 square meters of covered space rooftop. Fourways Mall is undergoing a transformation...
Growing demand drives new vehicle sales
New vehicle sales powered through the 50 000-unit volume mark in July, a feat last achieved in March 2023. The positive performance continues 10 consecutive months of increased volumes, the most recent five months registering double-digit growth. July was the best...
These are the top 10 strategic tech trends for 2025
Gartner has announced its list of 10 top strategic technology trends that organizations need to explore in 2025. “This year’s top strategic technology trends span AI imperatives and risks, new frontiers of computing and human-machine synergy,” says Gene Alvarez,...
Cybercrime rises while cybersecurity market slows
Although organisations worldwide are putting maximum effort into preventing cyberattacks, the global cybercrime cost remains enormous compared to total cybersecurity spending - over the past six years, the global cybercrime cost has grown 12 times faster than total...
EU’s new cybersecurity directive raises stakes for African businesses
The European Union’s NIS2 cybersecurity directive has significant implications for African businesses trading with the continent, says cybersecurity firm Check Point, which urges African businesses with strong ties to the EU to take steps to comply with this new,...
Automotive haptics will drive the sector’s growth
Haptic technologies deliver feedback through the sense of touch - from simple vibration alerts all the way to immersive tactile interactions. In 2024, the largest market for haptics is in smartphones but, as the smartphone market stagnates, the industry is looking...
Joint Kaspersky, Interpol effort combats 2024 Olympics cybercrime
Kaspersky has contributed to tackling fraudulent schemes surrounding the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in France by sharing threat intelligence data with Interpol as part of Project Stadia. The initiative is designed to ensure the cyber safety of major international...
Legaltech will augment, not replace, lawyers
Legaltech refers to the use of technology to deliver legal services and support various functions within the legal industry – and factors such as remote working, high inflation rates, changing client demands, and developments in technologies like artificial...
Zoom undergoes GenAI-driven renaissance
At its annual Zoomtopia 2024 showcase event, Zoom unveiled a wide array of new and upcoming platform enhancements powered by generative AI (GenAI) – compelling for their sheer volume, breadth, and substance in continuing its renaissance, according to GlobalData. Gregg...
A cybersecurity roadmap for the future
A multi-pronged approach to cybersecurity is essential, including strong authentication, regular data backups, security awareness and collaborative threat sharing across organisations to secure the increasingly vulnerable digital landscape. Dr Jaya Baloo, chief...
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The Companies Amendment Bill 2021 could have unintended consequences for business rescue
The proposed amendments to sections 135 and 145 of the Companies Act raise various concerns related to post-commencement financing in the business rescue process, write Webber Wentzel partners Ryan Smith and Lara Kahn, assisted by associate Sikelelwa Ndaliso. In their...
Free-to-attend InterSystems Virtual Summit explores innovations in data
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Ensure pain-free interim reconciliation processing
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Next-generation data backup eases the data burden
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Why it’s important to focus on employee mental health
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Automotive sector megatrends to look forward to
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Making chat commerce work
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Why contactless payments are taking over the world
For the past 10 years, we've been hearing about how new-generation mobile apps, wallets, tap-to-pay, NFC solutions and even the humble QR code are going to spell the end of the magnetic stripe card as a means of payment. And here we are, in 2021, and we're finally...
Cognitive intelligence is bringing home entertainment closer to reality
In 2016, Hanson Robotics unveiled Sophia, the world's first humanoid robot. Since then, we've witnessed significant leaps in the development of intelligent machines, including those that can perform complex tasks and recreate famous sculptures. There's even Elon...
Democratising application development with low-code platforms
With Covid-19 accelerating the digital transformation of businesses, many organisations were forced to adopt a work-from-home strategy, and customers began to increasingly purchase goods and services online. By Hyther Nizam, president: MEA at Zoho The outbreak...
Software Tester at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Having enjoyed continuous growth since inception in 2004, our client is a reputable, international specialist in ICT services. They create tailored solutions for a number of blue-chip clients across industries such as telecommunication, retail and...
Intermediate Web Analytics Specialist
Our Client in Cape Town is seeking the services of an Intermediate Web Analytics Specialist. This is a contract opportunity and the client is seeking candidates with at least 4 years or more in maintaining configuration and optimization of Google Analytics as well as...
Intermediate Business Analyst
Key Responsibilities & Skills:Strong written and verbal communication.Skilled in conducting business and technical elicitation sessions.Able to document processes and develop detailed requirement analysis.Proficient in business analysis techniques aligned with...
Devops Engineer (Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a software development company specializing in architecture consulting, systems integration services, and bespoke software solutions. Their mission is to make technology an asset for businesses, seamlessly integrating it to provide leverage...
Lead Software Engineer – OCR/IDP (AWS Environment)
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer – OCR/IDP & AWS Integration to join our financial services client based in Johannesburg for a...
Intermediate Web Analytics Specialist – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Our Client in Cape Town is seeking the services of an Intermediate Web Analytics Specialist. This is a contract opportunity and the client is seeking candidates with at least 4 years or more in maintaining configuration and optimization of Google Analytics as well as...
Intermediate Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
Key Responsibilities & Skills:Strong written and verbal communication.Skilled in conducting business and technical elicitation sessions.Able to document processes and develop detailed requirement analysis.Proficient in business analysis techniques aligned with...
Devops Engineer (Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a software development company specializing in architecture consulting, systems integration services, and bespoke software solutions. Their mission is to make technology an asset for businesses, seamlessly integrating it to provide leverage...
Lead Software Engineer – OCR/IDP (AWS Environment) – Gauteng Houghton Estate
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer – OCR/IDP & AWS Integration to join our financial services client based in Johannesburg for a...
Cross Divisional Project Manager (Asset Management/Financial Services)
Overview: Our client, an independent global asset manager with R3 trillion in assets under management, is seeking a Cross Divisional Project Manager (9 month contract) to join their team. The Operational Change team is responsible for delivering strategic and...
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