Digital mindfulness a key weapon in cybersecurity
People continue to be the primary target for cyberattackers, but by understanding why people are susceptible to social engineering - and empowering them to resist it - organisations can reduce their cyber risk exposure. This is the view of Anna Collard, senior...
New study challenges long-held view of Cradle of Humankind’s ancient environment
A new study of fossil antelope teeth from South Africa’s Cradle of Humankind has challenged a decades-old hypothesis about a dramatic ancient environmental shift that may have shaped early human evolution. The results are published in the prestigious Palaeogeography,...
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...
Cybercriminals target Joker fans
Kaspersky has uncovered cybercriminals exploiting the hype surrounding “Joker: Folie à Deux”, which premiered on Friday (4 October). Fans eager to watch the new movie online are at risk of being duped into giving away their sensitive data and money. Kaspersky experts...
Challenge to cut African airport emissions launched
SITA, the global leader in technology solutions for the air transport industry, and Innovate UK, the national innovation agency of the UK Government, have partnered to launch a challenge for global innovators. The goal is to develop solutions to curb carbon emissions...
Electric motor development lowers EV costs
The electric vehicle (EV) market continues to grow; however, its growth has slowed significantly in Europe and the US in the first half of 2024. Dr James Edmondson, research director at IDTechEx A key route to reinvigorating growth will be the release of models in a...
Kudos to Free State teacher Letlaka Mphuthi
Letlaka Mphuthi, from The Sentinel Primary School in Witsieshoek in the Free State, has been named the 2024 Sifiso EdTech Coding and Robotics Teacher of the Year. Sifiso EdTech made the announcement on Saturday 5 October, marketing Teacher Appreciation Day. Mphuthi...
Caution reigns as demand for automation grows
New research from Ricoh Europe highlights a growing demand from both decision-makers and employees for process automation to enhance productivity and job satisfaction - however, despite this enthusiasm, concerns over disrupting critical systems are delaying...
GenAI will force software engineers to upskill
Through 2027, generative AI (GenAI) will spawn new roles in software engineering and operations, requiring 80% of the engineering workforce to upskill, says Gartner. “Bold claims on the ability of AI have led to speculation that AI could reduce demand for human...
Energy-efficient data centres could save EMEA €25bn
A new report commissioned by Nutanix from Atlantic Ventures – Improving Sustainability in Data Centres 2024 - reveals how next-generation data centre architectures including hybrid cloud and hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) can significantly reduce energy...
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Argantic helps customers connect to Teams Voice free of charge
Connecting customers to the voice network has traditionally been a prohibitive cost. However, Argantic is now helping customers connect to Teams Voice free of charge. All they now need to pay is the phone system license, SIP and call costs. The Microsoft Teams Voice...
How companies can deal with the threat of cybercrime
Organisations should harden security, educate their workforce and shore up their last line of defence, writes Ian Engelbrecht, Africa lead and systems engineer at Veeam. Cybercrime is on the rise and South African C-suites would do well to ensure that they have...
Vox supports black-owned fibre enterprise in Makhanda
Vox has given a shot in the arm to the development of communication infrastructure and services in Makhanda, formerly known as Grahamstown, with its latest Enterprise and Supplier Development initiative. Vox CEO Jacques du Toit says that there is a growing body of...
Rectron expands point of sale offering with Newland ID
Rectron has added Newland ID, a manufacturer of barcode scanners, to its portfolio. Rectron will be distributing the full Newland ID range, comprising (wireless) handheld scanners, stationary scanners, mobile computers, tablets, micro kiosks, and OEM scan engines, as...
TES partners with AST Recycling
South African recycler AST Recycling has been selected as the local provider of IT asset disposition (ITAD) and IT asset recycling services for TES, which provides these services for a large number of global clients. The company approached AST Recycling, because of...
Containerisation is key for businesses needing to do more with less
At a time when economic pressures are forcing businesses to sweat their IT assets and do more with less, container technology and Kubernetes can be instrumental. By Modeen Malick, senior systems engineer at Commvault South Africa Achieving what is needed can be done...
Infusing customer insights into your business
In today's increasingly digital world, data-driven customer analytics have become the heartbeat of modern businesses. By James Bayhack, sub-Saharan Africa director at CM.com More customers are engaging with businesses through digital channels and continued advances in...
Fintech steps in where government and banks fail SMEs
Fintech has stepped in where most others have failed, providing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with the support they need to scale and create jobs, while simultaneously making funding possible for micro-enterprises that have previously been excluded by mainstream...
Staying safe with tap and go
As the world struggles through a global pandemic that has, through the manner of its transmission, severely constrained human contact, so new ways have been found to do what we usually do - but without touching strange surfaces any more than we have to. Is it then any...
The evolution towards continuous underwriting
One of the next-generation practices that insurers are looking to adopt to further differentiate themselves and add value to the customer experience is that of continuous underwriting. Kelly Preston, data analytics manager at SilverBridge Holdings Essentially, this...
Senior Project Manager – Remote Remote
Senior Project Manager with experience in facilities structures and/or organizational relocationsContract position - December 2025.Are you a seasoned project manager with a passion for seamless transitions?Do you thrive in dynamic environments, ensuring business...
GIS Technician – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
We are currently seeking a GIS Technician on a contract basis to assist our client in the GIS & Survey section of the Property Holding Branch. This role supports a critical data cleaning project linked to the Insurance Immovable Asset Register, ensuring that...
Back End Developer (Focus: Java) – 1837
Back End Developer (Focus: Java) ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Technical: Java 17+, J2E, Junit, SQL Queries and optimisation, JAX-RS, JPA, JTA, ORM, FlywayAWS ALB, ECS, RDSGitHub and GitHub ActionsOpenSearchGrafana stack (including visualisation, Loki, Tempo, Mimir,...
Analyst Programmer/Designer ll (Contract)
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Back End Developer (Focus: Java) – 1837 – Gauteng Pretoria
Back End Developer (Focus: Java) ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Technical: Java 17+, J2E, Junit, SQL Queries and optimisation, JAX-RS, JPA, JTA, ORM, FlywayAWS ALB, ECS, RDSGitHub and GitHub ActionsOpenSearchGrafana stack (including visualisation, Loki, Tempo, Mimir,...
Analyst Programmer/Designer ll (Contract) – Gauteng Randburg
Job PurposeTo translate macro design into detailed micro designs which will realize the business solution in their relevant areas of focus. Translate and communicate the required changes to the programmer community. Develop critical component parts.Job...
Full Stack Java Developer – 0809
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Full Stack Java Developer – 0809 – Gauteng Pretoria
Full Stack Java Developer ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:AzureGitHub and GitHub ActionsOpenSearchGrafana stack (including visualisation, Loki, Tempo, Mimir, Prometheus)KafkaTechnical: Java 17+, J2E, Junit, SQL Queries and optimisation, JAX-RS, JPA, JTA, ORM, Flyway,...
Project Manager (Contract) (CPT)
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Test Analyst at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking an experienced Test Analyst to join our team in Cape Town (hybrid). The ideal candidate will be responsible for testing and ensuring the quality of our software products.The candidate should have experience in developing and executing test plans,...
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