Blue Label Telecoms to change its name
Blue Label Telecoms shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of changing the company’s name. A general meeting in 11 August saw close to 100% of shareholders agree to change the name to Blue Label Unlimited Group Limited. The name change was first mooted in...
Bitcoin nears record high as Trump’s gold tariffs bite
Bitcoin is once again within striking distance of its all-time high, driven by a surge of buying as US president Donald Trump’s tariffs on physical gold push investors toward the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, says the policy shift...
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...
Microsoft unveils autonomous agents, tools to make your own
Moore’s Law has been overtaken by scaling laws, according to which the power of technology is doubling every six months. This is the word from Satya Nadella, chairman and CEO of Microsoft, who says this empirical law refers to technology overall – including compute...
Supply disruption is top procurement risk
Supply disruption is the top threat to procurement’s future success, according to a new survey by Gartner, followed by macroeconomic, geopolitical, and compliance risks. The survey, conducted from June through July 2024 among 258 sourcing and procurement leaders, was...
WEF takes collective action to tackle global crises
More than 500 experts gathered at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils 2024 in Dubai last week to address the world’s most pressing issues related to economic inequality, climate emergency and geopolitical tensions. Global Future...
Voting open for 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. Voting is now officially open for this year’s prestigious Channelwise Awards right here. “As we do...
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Strong backing for vaccine production for Africa
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Ukheshe, dzcard partner in Asia Pacific
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Infobip works with Adobe on connected digital experiences
Global cloud communications company Infobip has strengthened its relationship with Adobe and furthered the global reach of Infobip's omnichannel communications platform by becoming an Accelerate partner in the Adobe Exchange Partner Program. The enhanced collaboration...
Kaspersky License Management Portal 2.0 speeds license ordering
The Kaspersky License Management Portal (LMP), which enables managed service providers (MSPs) to order and manage Kaspersky product licenses, has updated its capabilities to include regular license ordering. The process of renewals and new license ordering for...
Trusted data key to extracting value
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When ransomware strikes, can you recover fast enough?
Ransomware attacks have become increasingly common, and they are even available on the dark Web to purchase as a service. By Kate Mollett, regional director at Commvault Africa There have been many incidents in the news, where major companies have been left with...
Where corporate learning and development programmes go wrong
Globally, organisations spent $359-billion on learning and development (L&D) in 2016. By Dr Eric Albertini of SA Business School It's an eyewatering sum of money invested in corporate L&D, yet it seems that for the most part, the return on such investment...
Using behavioural science to transform financial inclusion
There is currently a revolution in the space of financial inclusion, with around 70% of people worldwide now having access to financial services, up from just 50% a decade ago, according to the World Bank. By Sakhile Mabena, CEO of OFIN One of the key drivers behind...
Could games be used to combat health and vaccine misinformation
Following hot on the heels of the global spread of Covid-19 was the dissemination of misinformation and conspiracy theories about its origins (with claims ranging from it being caused by 5G cellular networks, to it being developed as a bioweapon), and the motivations...
Mitsumi opens six new African offices
Mitsumi Distribution will be expanding the company's presence with the opening of new offices in 6 Francophone African countries - Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Senegal, Mauritania, Mali and DRC. It will also open another five full-fledged offices in Chad, Guinea, Burkina...
Senior Project Manager
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a strategic systems transformation project aimed at enabling a key capability within our Global Markets business. This project centers around delivering a market data platform solution supported by a...
Strategic Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
The Business Analyst serves as a vital link between stakeholders, project teams, and technology vendors, ensuring the successful drafting, preparation, and execution of but not limited to Business Requirements Documents (BRS) and Request for Proposals (RFPs) related...
Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Sandton
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a strategic systems transformation project aimed at enabling a key capability within our Global Markets business. This project centers around delivering a market data platform solution supported by a...
Business Analyst
Introduction: PeopleSolved is recruiting for a detail-oriented and analytical Business Analyst to join the local government sector. The ideal candidate will be responsible for analyzing business processes, identifying areas for improvement, and delivering data-driven...
Data Management & Governance Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
An expert with a strong background in Data Governance and Data Management is NEEDED. Can you DO IT !!!We requires an expert with skills on Data Governance and Management within Government. Candidate must understand the relevant Framework documents and their context....
Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Introduction: PeopleSolved is recruiting for a detail-oriented and analytical Business Analyst to join the local government sector. The ideal candidate will be responsible for analyzing business processes, identifying areas for improvement, and delivering data-driven...
Data Management & Governance Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
An expert with a strong background in Data Governance and Data Management is NEEDED. Can you DO IT !!!We requires an expert with skills on Data Governance and Management within Government. Candidate must understand the relevant Framework documents and their context....
Front-End Developer at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
Senior Business Intelligence Developer
You will work in the IT solutions team within an Asset Management company. You will be responsible for analysing, designing and building BI solutions that enable operations and business strategic goals. Your ability to solve complex problems and understand the...
Front-End Developer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
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