Staggering number of leaked accounts in SA
Surfshark’s global data breach analysis ranks South Africa as the 27th most breached country in Q1 2025, with a substantial 205 900 leaked accounts. Globally, a total of 68,3-million accounts were breached, with the US ranking first and amounting to 25% of all...
Bitcoin mining profits sink by $900m
The crypto market slowdown hit miners hard, with plunging Bitcoin prices, lowering network activity, and cutting transaction fees erasing hundreds of millions of dollars from their rewards. According to data from CryptoPresales.com, Bitcoin miners earned $3,86-billion...
AI-enabled vision finds a home in warehouse operations
By 2027, 50% of companies with warehouse operations will leverage AI-enabled vision systems to replace traditional scanning-based cycle-counting processes, according to Gartner. AI-enabled vision systems are novel hyper-automation solutions that combine industrial 3D...
Buoyant data centre cooling market reaches for new heights
The data centre thermal management market has outpaced previous forecasts and surged to $7,67-billion, according to new research from Omdia. This unprecedented growth is poised to continue with a robust CAGR of 18,4% until 2028. This surge will largely be fueled by...
Mixed, extended reality to drive AR/VR headset growth
Global shipments of augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) headsets declined 67,4% year over year in the first quarter of 2024 (1Q24), according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset...
HR functions fail to gain business value from tech
Fewer than one-quarter of HR employees (24%) reported that their organisation's HR function is deriving the maximum value from HR technology, according to Gartner. A Gartner survey of 85 HR leaders in February 2024 found: * Only 35% are confident their current...
Tablets triumph in shopping conversions
Tablet conversion rates have surged to 2,7%, exceeding those of both desktops and smartphones, according to new data from Stocklytics. This unexpected finding suggests that tablets are finding a sweet spot with consumers, potentially becoming a key player in online...
Scammers use Meta infrastructure to hit Facebook business accounts
Kaspersky has discovered a new phishing scheme targeting Facebook business accounts, using legitimate Facebook infrastructure to send deceptive emails with threats of account suspension. Cybercriminals have devised a method to use authentic Facebook functions to send...
Telkom reports stronger performance, better results
Telkom has reported stronger operational performance and improved financial results for the 2024 financial year, with group revenue up 1,6% to R43 230-million. Mobile service revenue is up 6,8% to R19 026-million, with more than 20-million subscribers. Openserve's...
IBM adds GenAI to personalise Wimbledon player stories
IBM and The All England Lawn Tennis Club has a new feature for the Wimbledon digital experience that will leverage match data with generative AI (GenAI) from IBM's AI and data platform, watsonx, to keep fans updated on the world's leading players as they advance...
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Nutanix appoints Rob Tribe as new VP
Nutanix has announced the appointment of Rob Tribe as vice-president: systems engineering, for the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) region. Promoted from his previous position as Senior Director, Systems Engineering, Rob Tribe has been appointed at Nutanix's...
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When discussing the privacy and security of messenger apps, one needs to understand that the Telegram's functionality goes beyond the simple messages exchange and has many surprising features. With Telegrams' user-base exceeding over 500 million active monthly users...
Productivity, employee experience, serendipity: 2021 future of work predictions
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Minimise the risk of cyberthreats and compliance in financial services
The Covid factor has greatly accelerated the digitalisation of the financial services sector as well as the threat landscape as well. By Simeon Tassev, MD and QSA at Galix There has been a dramatic increase in cybercrime activity this year, for a number of reasons....
Lenovo announces new ThinkPads
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DHL Global Forwarding invests R126,5m in new SA facility
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Choosing the best printer for your home office
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Cloud keeps unified comms relevant
As businesses across sectors consider various new modes of work to drive business performance, there is an increasing urgency to streamline and optimise communication channels - for both internal and external functions. By Steve Davies, chief technology officer of...
Money isn’t the most powerful motivator
Most companies have unique methods for motivating people. When it's done right this delivers an energised workforce, inspires progress and pushes teams to excel. But motivating employees can be tricky and with the ongoing upheavals we're experiencing, keeping your...
Cloud: cluttered, confusing and in need of compliance
Choosing cloud is no longer an option - it's an inevitability if your business wants to participate in the modern economy, writes Zaheer Ebrahim, presales engineer at Trend Micro South Africa. Cloud adoption isn't a "nice to have", a strategy for the future, or even...
Specialist Analyst
To oversee the implementation and supervision of the regulatory framework for credit ratings agencies CRAs and financial benchmark administrators FBAs CRAs are primarily regulated and supervised in terms of the Credit Rating Services Act No 24 of 2012 CRS Act and the...
Specialist Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
To oversee the implementation and supervision of the regulatory framework for credit ratings agencies CRAs and financial benchmark administrators FBAs CRAs are primarily regulated and supervised in terms of the Credit Rating Services Act No 24 of 2012 CRS Act and the...
Software Engineer – Manufacturing & Internal Systems
Job Description:We are seeking a Software Engineer with expertise in Python and C# to join our team on a contract basis for 6 to 12 months. The ideal candidate will have experience in software development, specifically within manufacturing, industrial automation, or...
Software Developer – Angular at Datonomy Solutions
We are looking for an exceptional individual to build web applications using Angular 13+ with an enthusiasm for building web front end applications. Be involved in all aspects of development playing a critical role in design, planning, development and deployment. The...
Software Engineer – Manufacturing & Internal Systems – Western Cape Cape Town
Job Description:We are seeking a Software Engineer with expertise in Python and C# to join our team on a contract basis for 6 to 12 months. The ideal candidate will have experience in software development, specifically within manufacturing, industrial automation, or...
Software Developer – Angular at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton
We are looking for an exceptional individual to build web applications using Angular 13+ with an enthusiasm for building web front end applications. Be involved in all aspects of development playing a critical role in design, planning, development and deployment. The...
Senior Business Analyst at Resourgenix
WE'RE HIRING: SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST Drive strategic IT solutions in asset management! Constantia, Cape Town, Salary: R900,000 per annum, Permanent Position, Hybbrid working model Who We Are: We are a leading financial services company specializing in asset...
Cybersecurity Specialist (CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A reputable Financial Services Group seeks the technical expertise of a Cybersecurity Specialist with at least 5-10 years' experience in a technical hands-on administrative or engineering role responsible for Cybersecurity toolsets. Your role will include...
Senior Business Analyst at Resourgenix – Western Cape Constantia
WE'RE HIRING: SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST Drive strategic IT solutions in asset management! Constantia, Cape Town, Salary: R900,000 per annum, Permanent Position, Hybbrid working model Who We Are: We are a leading financial services company specializing in asset...
Cybersecurity Specialist (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Mowbray
ENVIRONMENT:A reputable Financial Services Group seeks the technical expertise of a Cybersecurity Specialist with at least 5-10 years' experience in a technical hands-on administrative or engineering role responsible for Cybersecurity toolsets. Your role will include...
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