Black Friday shoppers warned about AI, deepfakes and smart scams
With Black Friday around the corner and International Fraud Awareness Week (16 to 22 November) approaching, RCS is warning shoppers to expect a surge of more sophisticated scams - from AI-generated deepfakes to near-perfect fake links and sites. Melanie Botes, RCS...
Companies not yet reaping the benefits of AI tools
Eighty-eight percent of HR leaders report their organisations have not realised significant business value from AI tools, according to business and technology insights company Gartner. “Typically, in an AI-enabled organisation CHROs try to empower employees to drive...
ACSA reports a good festive season
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is proud to report a highly successful performance during the 2024 peak travel period, recording a 91% recovery to pre-pandemic levels and a 5% year on year increase in total passenger traffic. Marking the culmination of a bustling...
Asteroid under observation as it nears Earth
The European Space Agency (ESA) Planetary Defence Office is closely monitoring the recently discovered asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a very small chance of impacting Earth in 2032. Near-Earth asteroid 2024 YR4 was discovered on 27 December 2024 at the Asteroid...
GenAI flaws could stymie security strategies
Despite 65% of organisations having adopted generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) capabilities, 89% of IT leaders are concerned that flaws in GenAI cybersecurity tools could put their organisation at risk. This is according to a new Sophos report, “Beyond the...
Fraud rates show double-digit growth in Africa
Smile ID’s 2025 Digital Identity Fraud in Africa Report, highlights critical fraud trends across the continent, revealing that southern Africa’s rejection rates rose significantly from 9% in 2023 to 21% in 2024. Drawing on anonymised data from over 110...
SA businesses recognise AI as strategic necessity
South African businesses are increasingly optimistic about the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to drive profitability and achieve strategic goals. This is among the findings of a new poll of 4 200 C-suite executives by Qlik, which reveals what is hindering...
Cloud, AI will drive network security to $38m
The worldwide Network Security market, including firewall, SSE, traditional SWG appliance, WAF, and ADC segments, is projected to grow to $38-billion by 2029, according to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group. This represents a 10% five-year compounded...
2024 saw record growth for air cargo
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for full year 2024 and December 2024 global air cargo market performance showing: Full-year demand for 2024, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased 11,3% (12,2% for international...
Cisco opens Webex point of presence in SA
Cisco has opened a local point of presence (PoP) for its Webex Calling and Webex Contact Centre services in South Africa. Leveraging AWS data centers, the PoP empowers organisations of all sizes to embrace hybrid work models and deliver customer service experiences....
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Cyber insurance is a fallback, not a solution for a ransomware attack
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How to be more resilient to ransomware threats
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Cisco simplifies software and services buying program
At its 26th annual Partner Summit conference, Cisco announced a new Enterprise Agreement (EA) to make it easier for partners and customers to buy, sell, and manage Cisco software and services. The single contract increases access to Cisco's portfolio and solutions,...
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Networks Unlimited has announced a partnership agreement with Netskope, a US-based cloud, data and network security provider, and a leader in the application of the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Cloud Access Security Brokerage (CASB), also known as Cloud...
Huawei MateBook B Series – Landing Soon
Leading ICT distributor, Pinnacle, recently announced the onboarding of the Huawei Consumer Business Group product stack to their portfolio. The addition of the Huawei Consumer Business Group has elevated Pinnacle’s B2B consumer offering to the next level, creating...
Is ERP out of reach of the SME?
If you think ERP software is too expensive for a SME, think again. That's the word from Heinrich de Leeuw, MD of Seidor South Africa, who points out that ERP technology enables SME owners and directors to have a real time dashboard of important data in the business....
Growing market for personal insurance cover against online threats
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Front end Developer at Datonomy Solutions
We are seeking a talented and motivated Front End Developer to join our dynamic team, based in Cape Town onsite.The ideal candidate will have a passion for building engaging and responsive user experiences, and will be responsible for translating UI/UX design...
Front end Developer at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking a talented and motivated Front End Developer to join our dynamic team, based in Cape Town onsite.The ideal candidate will have a passion for building engaging and responsive user experiences, and will be responsible for translating UI/UX design...
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Ticket Management: Proactively monitor and respond to tickets logged through the Service Desk platform, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact on business operations. Analyse and prioritise tickets based on urgency.Problem Identification and Resolution: Conduct...
System Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
Ticket Management: Proactively monitor and respond to tickets logged through the Service Desk platform, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact on business operations. Analyse and prioritise tickets based on urgency.Problem Identification and Resolution: Conduct...
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Lead Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
Requirements Leadership: Lead the elicitation of intricate client accounting system requirements, translating them into comprehensive functional specifications.Solution Architect: Design and architect sophisticated functional accounting solutions, ensuring alignment...
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IntroductionTo drive commercial processes and financial reconciliations within the supply chain function, with a strong focus on identifying income opportunities through data analysis, financial reporting, and project tracking.Duties & Responsibilities Revenue...
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