Global recruiters set their sights on SA skills

International companies are increasingly looking to South Africa for new skilled employees. Pnet, South Africa’s leading online recruitment platform, has released its Pnet Job Market Trends Report for February, including an analysis of trends in international...

Cyber risks increase as Middle East war escalates

The Sophos X-Ops Counter Threat Unit (CTU) has issued a cyber advisory warning of increased cybersecurity risks as the US-Israel-Iran conflict continues and escalates. Historically, periods of direct military escalation in the Middle East have correlated with...

Lost in translation: What the AI code debate keeps getting wrong

AI has sparked a new round of conversation about Cobol, with tools emerging that claim to translate legacy code and, with it, solve the modernisation challenge. It is worth being precise about what that means and what it does not, writes Rob Thomas, senior...

Digital, AI, crypto-led payments set to transform SA shopping

South African consumers are increasingly embracing innovative payment technologies such as digital wallets, artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency, according to new survey data from Visa. “While traditional payment methods continue to play an important role –...

Multimodal AI at a crossroads

As generative AI rapidly evolves to process both text and images, a new multimodal safety report from Enkrypt AI - a leading provider of AI safety and compliance solutions for agent and multimodal AI - reveals critical risks that threaten the integrity and safety of...

Bill Gates pledges to ‘give away virtually all my wealth’

On the 25th anniversary of the Gates Foundation, one of the world’s richest men, Bill Gates, has pledged to give away the bulk of his wealth through the foundation over the next 20 years – an estimated $200-billion over the timeframe – after which, the Gates...

5G chipset market to remain buoyant

The global 5G chipset market is forecast to reach $143,69-billion by 2030, - at a CAGR of 20,7% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. With the increasing demand for 5G-enabled devices, there is a growing need for more powerful and...

Serverless computing now fastest-growing cloud service

New analysis from Omdia’s Cloud Software & Services Intelligence Service shows that serverless computing has become the fastest-growing cloud service – with revenues now reaching $19-billion - and with public cloud hyperscalers taking the largest share of this...

Spend on cybersecurity set to skyrocket

Organisations worldwide have significantly increased their cybersecurity budgets, but research firm Stocklytics.com says that total spend on cybersecurity tools and services will skyrocket in the next few years - jumping by 50% and reaching $272-billion in revenue by...

Geo-distributed companies likely to have network problems

Fifty-nine percent geo-distributed businesses globally - and 60% in South Africa - have experienced network problems related to their multi-site structure at least once a month. This is according to a Kaspersky survey of Network and Information Security decision...

ISPA welcomes new ICASA chair, calls for red tape reduction

ISPA, South Africa's official internet Industry Representative Body, has welcomed new Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA) Chair, Mothibi Ramusi, to the hot seat and called on him to prioritise making life easier for SMME licensees in the electronic...

New Champions 2024 targets next frontiers for growth

Amid economic uncertainty and an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape, over 1,600 global leaders from business, government, civil society and international organizations gathered at the World Economic Forum's 15th Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2024 in...

Technology changes how fans consume sport experiences

As sports fans worldwide tune in to a myriad of athletic events this summer, new research commissioned by IBM reveals a growing generational shift and acceptance of technology-driven experiences that will impact the future of sports consumption. The international...

Healthcare is in a cybersecurity crisis

Hospitals have become increasingly attractive targets for ransomware attacks due to their comprehensive patient databases, sensitive information, and their interconnectedness between systems and equipment. Moreover, poor security measures have made hospitals...

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Kyocera Document Solutions recognised in Gartner Magic Quadrant

Kyocera Document Solutions Europe announced in the closing days of 2020 that it had been recognised for the first time as a niche player in the latest Gartner Magic Quadrant for Content Services Platforms (CSPs). Published by Gartner, "a Magic Quadrant is a...

SAIPA lauds KPMG decision to end non-audit services to listed clients

The South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) has commended KPMG SA for its announcement that it will no longer offer non-audit-related services to its JSE listed clients. This is according to Shahied Daniels, chief executive at SAIPA, who says: "We...

New chair for King Committee

Following the resignation of Suresh Kana as chair of the King Committee on Corporate Governance, effective from 31 January 2021, the King Committee has announced that Ansie Ramalho will assume the position effective from 16 February 2021. Ramalho is a professional...

Fujitsu scoops Citrix Partner of the Year twice in a row

Fujitsu had been named 'Worldwide Partner of the Year' for a second consecutive year by digital workspace solution provider Citrix. Fujitsu, a Citrix Global System Integrator for many years, was recognized for the many successful joint activities and business deals...

Resilience and continuity guide the CIO strategy in 2021

Following a tumultuous 2020, CIOs are likely to face a tough, albeit slightly more predicable 2021. Fikile Sibiya, CIO of e4 shares her view on the current state of play and what a roadmap for 2021 might entail: "While Covid-19 forced countries and industries into...

How far are we from artificial general intelligence?

While it does not seem likely at current progress, human-level artificial intelligence (AI) by 2025 is not as far-fetched as some may believe and we are already on that journey. By Lionel Bisschoff, CEO and founder of Learning Machines Major enterprises like Google,...

Reduce online security risks

Jono Williams, sales manager at EasyBiz Technologies, explains that while there have been increased instances of cyber attacks as global industries embrace the online shift, there are technologies on the market that reduce the risk of personal information breaches....

SONA – professionalisation of directorship is critical

The Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA) welcomes the President's emphasis in his State of the Nation Address on the need for competent individuals to be appointed in the civil service. The President argued that professional civil servants were vital in...

SA fintech Mama Money grows 500% during the pandemic

Mama Money, a South African money transfer company that makes it easier and cheaper to send money to more than 50 countries using just your phone, saw growth of over 500% in volumes during 2020. It now has more than 1-million users who pay fees as low as 3% for...

Cost / Commercial Analyst – Western Cape Diep River

Our client is looking for a Cost/Commercial Analyst to join their growing team. Reporting to the Divisional Executive, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Assisting the Divisional Executive with cost and sales analysis and reportsPreparing...

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My client based in Cape Town (Woodstock) is currently sourcing for a Business Analyst to join them on an Independent Contract basis Area - Woodstock / 5 Days in office / Supply Chain / Retail We have a resource requirement for a senior Business Analyst, specifically...

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My client based in Cape Town (Woodstock) is currently sourcing for a Business Analyst to join them on an Independent Contract basis Area - Woodstock / 5 Days in office / Supply Chain / Retail We have a resource requirement for a senior Business Analyst, specifically...

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In this role, you will primarily work with Node.js to develop, maintain, and enhance web applications and backend services. The ideal candidate will have strong Node.js experience, with a preference for those who have worked with AWS. Familiarity with Python or Rust...

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Senior Machine Learning Engineer/Lead Data Scientist

The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of advanced ML and GenAI models to improve business processes, such as forecasting, demand prediction, churn analysis, and customer segmentation. Key Requirements BSc in Data Science, Big Data, AI,...

Junior Mobile Developer – Gauteng Midrand

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