How CHROs can strengthen digital security
As more HR functions implement AI and automated technologies, security incidents are becoming more common and harmful - so CHROs must take steps to strengthen digital security, says Gartner. “With organisations opting for more automation within their HR systems to...
Consumers driving strong growth in smart vacuums
The global smart vacuum market recorded shipments of 6,17-million units in the second quarter of 2025, reflecting a 20,5% YoY increase, according to the latest data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Smart Home Device Tracker. “Smart...
SA most targeted in fraud attacks
Almost half (47%) of the 13 500 people polled in the SAS “Faces of Fraud” consumer study say they have experienced more fraud in 2022. South Africans were the most severely impacted, at 65%, following by Portugal at 62%. To counter rampant AI-fuelled scams, data and...
Identity threats top of mind
South Africans are growing more concerned over identity fraud threats, with 56,7% of businesses expressing concern or strong concern about future threats. This is among the findings of a new study by iiDENTIFii, “The Identity Index 2024: South Africa Edition”,...
Brace for fewer Black Friday bargains this year
South African shoppers may want to dial down their Black Friday expectations this year, with market data indicating a slowdown in consumer enthusiasm for the annual global shopping frenzy while retailers adjust their strategies toward a month-long approach that...
Retail threats surge ahead of Black Friday
In 2024, cybercriminals launched over 38-million phishing attacks, impersonating major marketplaces, banks, and tech retailers. Stolen payment card data is actively traded on dark web forums, with prices ranging from $70 to $315 per set. As shoppers prepare for major...
Call for Earthshot Prize 2025 entries
Following a record-breaking year for nominations, and a historic first awards ceremony on the African continent, The Earthshot Prize (TEP) is officially open for entries for its 2025 cohort. TEP seeks innovative solutions across five critical Earthshots: Protect and...
Businesses face increasing threats
Businesses are facing increasingly sophisticated threats from ransomware groups, hacktivists, and individual attackers. The 2024 Arctic Wolf Security Operations Report sheds light on the key trends shaping the modern threat environment and provides actionable insights...
Satellites reveal abrupt drop in global freshwater levels
An international team of scientists using observations from NASA-German satellites found evidence that Earth’s total amount of freshwater dropped abruptly starting in May 2014 and has remained low ever since. Reporting in Surveys in Geophysics, the researchers...
Advanced mobile robots a boon for supply chains
Several mobile robotics technologies for supply chains will mature within the next two to five years, creating an accelerating market for increasingly capable mobile robots and drones, according to Gartner. Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Mobile Robots and Drones is a...
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How to achieve a successful DataOps methodology
Agility is key when it comes to data analytics. A report that takes six months to deliver is of little value to the business, because any insights will be stale and irrelevant. The historical disconnect between IT and business remains a problem, and this is where...
Up to 30% of the future workforce will be independent contractors
The move away from permanent employment will suit smart workers and agile companies alike, writes Johann van Niekerk, MS of Outsized, South Africa. A taste of freedom is an exhilarating thing. It brings a sense of wonder and clarity, and a peek into a world beyond...
Cyber-security: craft a back-to-basics layered approach
Cyber-crime has risen exponentially since the start of the global pandemic. While no security is full proof, crafting a security posture with multiple layers, built on the basic tenets of cyber-security is certainly a good start. By Patrick Assheton-Smith, CEO at...
Has cybersecurity become too complex to manage alone?
As businesses rise to meet the challenge of the always on digital workspace, the pressure on IT staff is growing. By Markus Erb, vice-president: services at Logicalis Group With more people working from home and using their personal devices, businesses are exposed to...
Make the most of your fibre internet connection
Our work and home lives have undergone a radical transformation as South Africa navigates through the pandemic and our radically changed work-learn-entertain-at-home lives. As we pass 18-months of Covid-19, with a fourth wave potentially on the horizon, we had no...
Succession planning an opportunity, not a tick-boxing exercise
As leaders, one of our biggest fears is no longer having a meaningful role to play in our organisations. For many business leaders, the fear of obsoletion can be crippling, especially when it comes to the vital process of succession planning. By Kim Hawke, partner at...
Imperial makes strategic investment in Vicore Health
Imperial's Market Access Healthcare business has made a strategic investment in Vicore Health, an emerging Mauritian health product industry service and technology provider that specialises in pharmacovigilance, governance, regulatory and medical affairs solutions....
LocoNav launches fleet solutions in SA
Indian fleet tech company LocoNav has launched in South Africa with a combined product offering of dashcams and AI-enabled video telematics starting at R8 999 for a three year period. South Africa is one of the first markets where this offer has been announced. Over...
Logicalis joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association
Logicalis has joined the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA). MISA is an ecosystem of independent software vendors and managed security service providers that have integrated their security solutions to better defend against a world of increasing...
iiDENTIFii is Microsoft S’ 2021 ISV Partner of the Year
Biometric digital authentication and automated onboarding technology solution, iiDENTIFii, has been named as the New or Emerging Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Partner of the Year in the Microsoft South Africa Partner of the Year 2021 Awards. The Awards recognise...
Junior Oracle Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Are you a recent graduate with a BSc in Computer Science or a B-Tech degree in Information Technology? Do you have a passion for software development and a hunger to learn, grow, and innovate?Our client, a leader in the Insurance and Financial Services sector, is...
Tester at QES
My client based in Cape Town (Woodstock) is currently looking for a QA Test Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis Woodstock / Wms / Onsite / South African Citizen Industry: Supply ChainJob category: QA Test AnalystLocation: Cape Town IntroductionThe...
Business Intelligence / Business Analyst
Our client in the financial services sector is seeking a seasoned Business Intelligence Business Analyst (BIBA) to join their growing Insurance team. This role plays a crucial part in enabling data-driven decision-making across the insurance value chain. The...
Tester at QES – Western Cape Woodstock
My client based in Cape Town (Woodstock) is currently looking for a QA Test Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis Woodstock / Wms / Onsite / South African Citizen Industry: Supply ChainJob category: QA Test AnalystLocation: Cape Town IntroductionThe...
Business Intelligence / Business Analyst – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client in the financial services sector is seeking a seasoned Business Intelligence Business Analyst (BIBA) to join their growing Insurance team. This role plays a crucial part in enabling data-driven decision-making across the insurance value chain. The...
Full Stack Developer (Javascript, Vue.js & PHP) (On-site Somerset West)
ENVIRONMENT:A well-established yet fast-growing software company serving the South African property management market is looking for a highly skilled and independent Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be an expert in JavaScript...
Power Platform Developer
ENVIRONMENTOur client is seeking a skilled Power Platform Developer to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will have solid hands-on experience developing solutions using Microsoft Power Platform tools and related low-code technologies, with a strong...
Full Stack Developer (Javascript, Vue.js & PHP) (On-site Somerset West) – Western Cape Somerset West
ENVIRONMENT:A well-established yet fast-growing software company serving the South African property management market is looking for a highly skilled and independent Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be an expert in JavaScript...
Power Platform Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
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Senior IT Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The Senior Project Manager / Lead is responsible for managing assigned business and IT projects of various sizes throughout the whole project lifecycle to meet project objectives and support the company in achieving its strategy, ensuring key stakeholder are kept...
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