Concertgoers becoming more savvy about online scams
The average financial loss from concert ticket scams has halved this year, according to new research from Surfshark, which says that scams reported to the Better Business Bureau (BBB) indicate potential concertgoers lost $303 – compared to $606 in 2024. From 2020 to...
Nvidia releases open dataset, models for multilingual speech AI
There are about 7 000 languages in the world, but just a small fraction of them are supported by AI language models. Nvidia is tackling the problem with a new dataset and models that support the development of high-quality speech recognition and translation AI for 25...
Equipment buy-back rate set to change
Xperien has urged businesses to start preparing for important buy-back rate changes in 2025. These changes stem from the introduction of Windows 11, the rise of AI-enabled devices, and increasing environmental concerns about outdated equipment. Wale Arewa, CEO of...
Kaspersky identifies signs of AI in phishing attacks
Cybercriminals are increasingly using large language models (LLMs) to generate content for large-scale phishing and scam attacks, Kaspersky’s AI Research Center experts have discovered. As threat actors attempt to generate fraudulent websites in high volumes, they...
AMD, Fujitsu partner on sustainable AI infrastructure
AMD and Fujitsu have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to form a strategic partnership to create computing platforms for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC). The partnership, encompassing aspects from technology development to...
Nvidia Ethernet accelerates xAI’s supercomputer
xAI’s Colossus supercomputer cluster, comprising 100 000 Nvidia Hopper GPUs, achieved this scale by using the Nvidia Spectrum-X Ethernet networking platform, which is designed to power multi-tenant, hyperscale AI factories using standards-based Ethernet, for its...
Technology key to mining decarbonisation
Most mining leaders (70%) are confident that significant decarbonisation can be achieved with existing technologies, including electrification, automation and digitisation. This is one of the finding from the global report “Mining’s Moment” from ABB, that polled 412...
AI helps surgeons enhance breast cancer treatment
A new AI-powered, imaging-based technology that creates accurate three-dimensional models of tumours, veins, and other soft tissue offers a promising new method to help surgeons operate on - and better treat - breast cancers. The technology, from Illinois-based...
AI-enhanced cyberthreats top list of emerging risks
Artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced malicious attacks are the top emerging risk for enterprises in the third quarter of 2024, according to Gartner – for the third consecutive quarter. IT vendor criticality and an unsettled regulatory and legal environment are new,...
Don’t forget to vote in the Channelwise Awards
It’s that time of year again, when South Africa’s IT reseller partners get to voice their opinion and vote for the vendors and distributors they most enjoy working with. With voting set to close on 8 November, reseller partners are urged to get their votes in now. The...
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Corr-Serve adds POPIA compliance software
Corr-Serve has announced a new partnership with PrivIQ, expanding its offering to resellers to make it easier for South African businesses to comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). PrivIQ is a suite of automated tools that track how to...
Online service lets you renew and pay for license disks
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has launched a new payment gateway enabled by First National Bank (FNB) that will allow motorists across South Africa to register, renew and pay for their license discs through the NaTIS online platform. With over...
Better digital payments inclusion is needed
Despite popular belief otherwise, South Africans have become more dependent on cash during the Covid-19 pandemic. "In South Africa, cash has proven to be a resilient medium of payment in uncertain times, but its increased use also indicates a need for greater...
Ensure sensitive data is totally destroyed before discarding IT assets
End-of-life IT assets present critical challenges to all businesses that handle sensitive data. Factory resets and hard drive formatting leave valuable data behind, so any method that fails to verify complete data destruction risks leaving data accessible. By...
Data centres aren’t as bad for the environment as you may think
Despite dire warnings, energy consumption by data centres has largely remained static in the last decade - good news for investors in the sector. By Tom Walker, co-head of global real estate securities at Schroders Data centres are often criticised for their carbon...
New Kyocera solutions enable digital transformation
Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa (KDZA) has announced the local launch of business optimisation and workflow tools - Kyocera Capture Manager (KCM) and Kyocera Smart Information Manager (KSIM). Despite a strong move towards digital workplaces, most organisations...
Contextual intelligence ramps up fraud detection in a multi-channel world
As a fraud and risk professional, you may feel as though your organization walks a tightrope, balancing minimal customer friction with maximum risk mitigation. By Doug Clare, vice-president: fraud compliance and security solutions at FICO The challenge is magnified in...
Earning a university degree is crucial in today’s economy
Higher education holds the key to improving South Africans' economic prospects, writes Shai Reshef, president of University of the People. Unemployment is the greatest struggle South Africa's youth face today. Youth unemployment (15-34 years) hit a record high this...
Must-have considerations of endpoint protection solutions
In today's connected landscape, there is a growing complexity associated with safeguarding the myriad of endpoint devices accessing the corporate network. By Ralph Berndt, sales and marketing director of Syrex The unpredictability of attacks and threats are...
Creating sustainable data centres through energy-efficient solutions
With the large-scale migration of business data and IT services to the cloud - particularly in light of the global pandemic driving a 35% increase in online traffic - there has been a notable rise in global data centre construction. However, while data centres remain...
Junior-Mid Level Frontend Developer (TypeScript & React) (CPT) – Western Cape Century City
ENVIRONMENT:WORK on exciting projects implementing Frontend features, fixing bugs, and supporting integration tasks as the next Junior-Mid Level Frontend Developer sought by a provider of sustainable and cost-effective Solar Energy. You will receive mentorship, code...
SAP Authorizations (BW/SAC/HANA) Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Data Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Analyst to join our Portfolio Management Team. This role is perfect for a forward-thinking professional who thrives at the intersection of data, technology, and business strategy.RequirementsKey Responsibilities:...
Advanced Back-End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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ENVIRONMENT:A leading global digital solutions technology company based in Johannesburg is seeking a highly experienced and proactive Software Architect to spearhead the design and development of scalable, robust, and cloud-native systems. The ideal candidate will...
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Advanced Back-End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
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Software Architect (Java) (JHB) – Gauteng Johannesburg
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AI Specialist – Gauteng Modderfontein AH
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Full Stack Java Developer (Advanced) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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