Consumers distrust AI-powered search results
A significant 53% of consumers distrust or have a lack of confidence in the reliability and impartiality of AI search and summaries, according to a survey by Gartner. This concern is reflected in user frustration, with 41% of consumers reporting that generative AI...
AI orchestration meets real-world zero-day exploits
A recent executive insight blog examined the idea of a “brain” behind next-generation cyberattacks: an orchestration and abstraction layer coordinating large numbers of specialised AI agents to launch complex operations at scale. That architecture was already...
Government departments owe SABC R30m
Government departments have been flouting the law by failing to pay their television licenses - with their outstanding bills topping R30-million. Solly Malatsi, deputy minister of communications and digital technologies, is taking up the fight to get the public sector...
These are the top 10 strategic tech trends for 2025
Gartner has announced its list of 10 top strategic technology trends that organizations need to explore in 2025. “This year’s top strategic technology trends span AI imperatives and risks, new frontiers of computing and human-machine synergy,” says Gene Alvarez,...
Cybercrime rises while cybersecurity market slows
Although organisations worldwide are putting maximum effort into preventing cyberattacks, the global cybercrime cost remains enormous compared to total cybersecurity spending - over the past six years, the global cybercrime cost has grown 12 times faster than total...
EU’s new cybersecurity directive raises stakes for African businesses
The European Union’s NIS2 cybersecurity directive has significant implications for African businesses trading with the continent, says cybersecurity firm Check Point, which urges African businesses with strong ties to the EU to take steps to comply with this new,...
Automotive haptics will drive the sector’s growth
Haptic technologies deliver feedback through the sense of touch - from simple vibration alerts all the way to immersive tactile interactions. In 2024, the largest market for haptics is in smartphones but, as the smartphone market stagnates, the industry is looking...
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...
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Econet, Mastercard look to fintech solutions for Covid-19 response
The Econet Group through its subsidiary Cassava Fintech International and Mastercard have entered into a strategic partnership to advance digital inclusion across Africa and collaborate on a range of initiatives including expansion of the Africa CDC TravelPass....
Screen-scraping can leave you vulnerable to fraud
Businesses are often unaware that by giving a third-party or software programmes access to their financial information, they are potentially being exposed to the risk of screen scrapping. Screen-scrapping is part of a process when purchasing online and are prompted to...
Reimagining the physical office and its connectivity needs
Like many others, I am ready to return to the office, writes Mandy Duncan, Aruba country manager for South Africa. Or at least, to have the option of returning to the office as we all move to the new hybrid working model that will see employees shifting between their...
Passwords are 60: time for them to go
It's been 60 years since passwords were first used at MIT and, if the number of breaches in the news are anything to go by, we are no more adept at managing our passwords than we were in 1961. But, while passwords are being phased out, IT leaders can fortunately rely...
Realising a brave new world of healthcare technology
Increased consumer engagement with digital health innovation fuels a new vision for the future, writes Jens Kögler, healthcare industry director: EMEA at VMware. In 1816 Rene Laennec invented the stethoscope, the first tool a physician could use in treating patients -...
Optimising customer experience starts with the data
Optimising customer experience (CX) by leveraging emerging and new technology results in a host of positive spin-offs for businesses but it must be approached in a methodical and strategic manner. Every intervention or technology application relies on how a business...
Remittances on the rise
Since Covid-19 hit South Africa in early 2020, leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payment solutions, Pay@ has seen a 50% year-on-year increase in money transfer transaction volumes - a trend which account executive Hennie Blignaut, expects to show no...
Old electronics cost more than new
Trying to stretch the IT budgets by delaying or avoiding new equipment acquisitions may be tempting, but older equipment costs more to maintain. By Wale Arewa, CEO of Xperien According to a Wipro survey, the optimal PC refresh lifecycle for both laptop and desktop PCs...
What role should technology play in West African vaccine rollout?
After more than a year of lockdowns and disruption caused by the global Covid-19 pandemic, African countries are preparing for the most ambitious vaccine rollout in human history. By Titilayo Adewumi, regional sales director: West Africa at SAP All eyes are now on the...
When is consent required to process your information?
The majority of organisations are not yet compliant with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) which becomes effective on 1 July this year. By Michelle Dickens, CEO of TPN According to a survey conducted by TPN Credit Bureau on how ready companies are for...
AI Specialist – Gauteng Modderfontein AH
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Full Stack Java Developer (Advanced) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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Intermediate Full Stack Developer (React / Angular OR Node.js OR .Net)
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Full Stack Java Developer (Advanced) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Junior Full-Stack Developer at Find the Gap
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