SA’s growing cyber risk can’t be managed by firewalls alone
Recent cyberattacks on major airlines, mining companies, and government departments have exposed just how vulnerable even South Africa’s most established institutions are and reinforces the reality that cybercrime is no longer simply a hypothetical risk....
Vodacom gets Competition Commission approval for Maziv acquisition
Vodacom Group has received the go-ahead from South Africa’s Competition Appeal Court to proceed with its proposed acquisition of a 30% stake in Maziv, the entity that houses all the fibre assets owned by Community Investments Ventures Holding (CIVH), including Vumatel...
AI, adaptability top priorities for SMEs
The ability to adapt to rapidly changing external circumstances and leverage powerful new technologies are key to the growth and success of African small and medium enterprises (SMEs), according to a new report by SAP. Cameron Beveridge, head of mid-market at SAP MEA...
Marketplaces set to shake up omnichannel retail
South African manufacturers and retailers are starting to look more carefully at how digital platforms such as e-commerce marketplaces, super apps and social commerce can form part of an omnichannel strategy to reach consumers wherever they are. Those that can...
Young scientists compete for top honours at Eskom Expo International Science Fair
Hundreds of bright young minds from 35 regions across South Africa and various other countries are set to participate in this year's Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair (ISF) for an opportunity to achieve top recognition and win life-changing...
Obituary: Pravin Gordhan
Pravin Gordhan, former Minister of Public Enterprise and SARS commissioner, has died. Known for his activism credentials and opposition to corruption, Gordhan succumbed to cancer at the age of 75. Gordhan was appointed as Commissioner of the South African Revenue...
South African healthcare leads in the adoption of AI and Virtual Care
South Africa’s healthcare sector has seen rapid transformation, according to the South African findings of Royal Philips’ Future Health Index (FHI) 2024 report: Better care for more people. In 2021, just 15% of healthcare leaders cited AI as an area of investment,...
Africa faces urgent cybersecurity challenges
Check Point’s Global Threat Index for August 2024 reveals that ransomware remains a dominant force, with RansomHub sustaining its position as the top ransomware group. This Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operation has rapidly expanded since its rebranding from Knight...
Backdoor targets WeChat, DingTalk on macOS
Kaspersky researchers have identified a macOS variant of the HZ Rat backdoor targeting users of WeChat and DingTalk, two popular Chinese messaging platforms. The malware, first detected on Windows systems, now threatens macOS, potentially enabling lateral network...
Network security market shows signs of life
The network security market showed signs of recovery in the second quarter of 2024 - growing 6% YoY to reach $5,9-billion - and breaking a streak of six consecutive quarters of deceleration, according to Dell’Oro Group. This growth was primarily driven by solid demand...
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SA startup CIRT signs global strategic alliance with Microsoft
South African Internet of Things (IoT) startup Consumption Information Real Time (CIRT) has entered into a multiyear strategic alliance with Microsoft. As part of this agreement Microsoft will provide technical guidance, support and access to engineering resources,...
Cape Town offers support to small businesses
A skills development programme and competition sponsored by the City of Cape Town will empower small and medium enterprises (SMMEs), to to help them weather the current Covid-19 storm and thrive beyond the crisis. Small businesses are the lifeblood of the economy,...
Mastercard evolves contactless technology for a quantum world
The demand for faster, more convenient, safe and now cleaner ways to pay has driven the transition to contactless and this trend will only continue to grow. In fact, in the third quarter of 2020, contactless penetration represented 41% of in-person purchase...
ERP helps retail pharmacies gain business insights
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Key changes in new tax laws
The President has given effect to the 2020 tax proposals by signing three tax Acts into law. By Jean du Toit, head of tax technical at Tax Consulting SA On 15 January 2021, the President gave his assent to the Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of Revenue Laws...
Fujitsu designs Lifebooks for the new normal
Designed during the global pandemic, the new-generation Fujitsu Lifebook U9311 is built to focus on the new normality for a busy executive. Based on the 11th generation Intel vPro platform and even thinner, more powerful, longer-lasting, and lighter than before –...
What makes SD-WAN more than just a branch solution?
To meet the demands of a dynamic business environment in today's rapidly changing digital world, many organisations are turning to SD-WAN for fast, scalable, and flexible connectivity between network environments. By John Maddison, chief marketing officer and...
Outdated data protection strategies put businesses at risk
With remote working having become the norm for most companies in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, the need to constantly back up critical data is not only more crucial than ever, but also requires that organisations understand the difference between remote and...
Weighing in on the great WhatsApp debate
It didn’t take long for the first scandal to hit 2021, with WhatsApp announcing that users must accept the new terms of service by February 2021 or lose use of the application, and the terms were cause for global concern. “You will lose WhatsApp if you don’t update...
Managed Detection and Response Services – An Effective Defense to Knockout Sophisticated Cyberattacks
Modern Organizations of all Sizes Can Rest Easy with Sophos Managed Threat Response (MTR) Services that Offer 24/7 Threat Hunting, Detection and Response Capabilities By Pieter Nel, Regional Head - SADC at Sophos (www.sophos.com) The accelerated adoption of cloud,...
Intermediate Business Analyst – Western Cape Somerset West
Requirements ManagementConduct structured and semi-structured requirements elicitation sessions with stakeholders (individuals and small groups) using appropriate techniques to gather clear and complete information.Analyse and document business processes, data flows,...
Senior Business Analyst
Senior Business AnalystResponsibilities/TasksRequirements ManagementLead and facilitate requirements elicitation sessions with client stakeholders through workshops, interviews, and collaborative discussions to ensure comprehensive and accurate requirement...
AI Specialist (Centurion Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:A highly analytical and solutions-driven AI Specialist with proficiency in Machine Learning algorithms and Deep Learning techniques is sought by a Centurion-based dynamic organization in the Fast-Food Space. You will design, develop, and implement AI...
Senior Systems Developer
Seeking a Senior Systems Developer in Cape Town (Bellville) for software development, integration, mentoring, and maintaining code standards. Key Requirements 5-10 years' experience in full lifecycle software developmentStrong in C#, .Net, .Net Core, WebAPI/REST, and...
Senior Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
Senior Business AnalystResponsibilities/TasksRequirements ManagementLead and facilitate requirements elicitation sessions with client stakeholders through workshops, interviews, and collaborative discussions to ensure comprehensive and accurate requirement...
AI Specialist (Centurion Onsite) – Gauteng Centurion
ENVIRONMENT:A highly analytical and solutions-driven AI Specialist with proficiency in Machine Learning algorithms and Deep Learning techniques is sought by a Centurion-based dynamic organization in the Fast-Food Space. You will design, develop, and implement AI...
Senior Systems Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Seeking a Senior Systems Developer in Cape Town (Bellville) for software development, integration, mentoring, and maintaining code standards. Key Requirements 5-10 years' experience in full lifecycle software developmentStrong in C#, .Net, .Net Core, WebAPI/REST, and...
FIELD SERVICES TECHNICIAN – KZN Vryheid
Provide onsite technical support across the Companies suite of products, outsourced services, and customer solutions, to maintain Companies products and optimize client service.Responsible to assist with hardware problems, removing and replacing faulty equipment,...
Junior-Mid Level Developer (C#.Net, JavaScript, Next.js, SQL) (Centurion Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:A forward-thinking organization in the Fast-Food Space seeks the coding talents of a Junior-Mid Level Developer to join its Centurion team. Your core role will entail designing, building and maintaining tailored applications, working on integrating new...
FIELD SERVICES TECHNICIAN – KZN Vryheid – KwaZulu-Natal Newcastle
Provide onsite technical support across the Companies suite of products, outsourced services, and customer solutions, to maintain Companies products and optimize client service.Responsible to assist with hardware problems, removing and replacing faulty equipment,...
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