Cybersecurity professionals continue to seek improvements
Despite the majority of South African cybersecurity experts in large organisations being happy with their current protection, they are constantly on the lookout for stronger and more flexible security solutions. A new study - Improving resilience: cybersecurity...
AI-powered coding competition empowers 90 kids
When RocketHour decided to host an AI-assisted coding competition during the July school holidays, it aimed to explore how AI changes the way we teach and how accessible it makes complex tasks for younger students. And it demonstrated that 90 11-to-13 year-olds, a...
SA healthcare is under attack
South African healthcare stands at a critical juncture with its new government and the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme on the horizon. This is the word from Shayimamba Conco, workspace solutions architect at Check Point, who adds: "No matter the...
New phishing attacks bypass two-factor authentication
Kaspersky has uncovered a sophisticated evolution of phishing techniques used by cybercriminals to bypass two-factor authentication (2FA), a crucial security measure designed to protect online accounts. Despite the widespread adoption of 2FA by many websites and its...
Does social media boost connections or risk careers?
Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, revolutionising how we communicate, connect and share information. So much so that insights suggest over 5-billion people worldwide use social media, with 259-million users coming online within the last...
Eskom Expo science fairs highlight innovation
Eskom Expo for Young Scientists will host a series of regional science fairs from 17 July to 23 August 2024 for successful learners who progressed from the District Expos across South Africa, offering a platform for young scientists to showcase their innovation and...
Supply chain players need to unlearn to fight climate change
Experts stress that to fight climate change, it is critical to transform supply chains as they produce around 60% of all carbon emissions globally. But while greener supply chains are a growing imperative, the supply chain community is "unengaged" on the topic,...
Customers vote no to AI in customer service
A significant 64% of customers would prefer that companies didn’t use artificial intelligence (AI) in their customer service, according to a survey by Gartner. Furthermore, 53% of customers would consider switching to a competitor if they found out a company was going...
These are the top risks facing the TMT sector
Few industries are moving faster than the technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) sector, as it drives technological, societal and economic progress. According to Allianz, the long-term future outlook is positive - yet, with such a rapid pace of change comes...
Humanoid robots become more pervasive
The global humanoid robots market size is expected to reach $4,04-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 17,3% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The global market for humanoid robots is poised for substantial growth due to rapid...
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UP uses Blackboard to support staff and students during closure
The shutdown of South Africa's institutions of higher learning is not a new phenomenon, with the country having experienced several severe interruptions to its university academic programmes in recent memory. During these periods of disruption, primarily driven by...
Stormagic acquires KeyNexus
Drive Control Corporation (DCC), exclusive StorMagic distributor for the SA and SADC region, has announced StorMagic's acquisition of KeyNexus, a designer of encryption key management solutions. StorMagic now extends its portfolio to the channel, meeting...
Braintree wins LS Retail Awards
Braintree, the consulting and integration division of Vox, has been named as LS Retail Diamond and LS One Gold Partner for 2020. LS Retail provides all-in-one business management software solutions for retail and hospitality companies across the globe. The LS Retail...
Coronavirus has delayed POPIA, but are you ready?
South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) was set to take effect from 1 April 2020, but this date has been delayed due to the Covid-19 outbreak. The country's closest reference for data protection legislation is Europe's GDPR (General Data...
Syspro offers skills development opportunity
Syspro will be providing 500 recently unemployed individuals in the manufacturing and distribution sector with unlimited access to Syspro Learning Channel, an online platform, at no cost for a six month period. This initiative aims to increase a candidate's chance of...
Importers face massive bills as containers pile up
South African businesses are faced with a huge bill, estimated at R1,4-billion, for storage and demurrage costs accumulated during the 27 days of Level 5 lock down, as more than 20 000 containers piled up in storage facilities. The South African Association of Freight...
Leveraging cloud helps scale security to remote workforces
The cloud can enable organisations to quickly scale out enhanced security to a suddenly remote workforce, as part of efforts to ensure business continuity and disaster recovery. This is according to Patrick Grillo, senior director, solutions marketing at Fortinet,...
Why you need to secure your SD-WAN platform
An increasing number of businesses are switching to a Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN), which is a unique approach to wide area networking, because it combines traditional WAN technologies with the Internet and provides more visibility within an...
Ukheshe launches track & trace to assist with Covid-19
Ukheshe, a SMME focused digital banking platform, has launched a track and trace service using its existing payment ecosystem to assist consumers to manage any possible risk factors in level three lockdown. Clayton Hayward, CEO and co-founder of Ukheshe, says that...
Fujitsu debuts scale-out software-defined storage
Fujitsu has announced the launch of Fujitsu Storage Eternus DSP (Data Services Platform), a high-volume data management solution for enterprises that rely on vast amounts for data for success. The new Eternus DSP enables organizations to keep control of fast-growing...
Service Desk Agent – Gauteng Midrand
We are looking for proactive and customer-focused Service Desk Agent to join our team. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for both new and existing customers, addressing a variety of support requests. Leveraging your strong product knowledge and...
Senior Systems Analysts – Gauteng Braamfontein
Sourcing of Systems Analysts ideally with International Banking experience in Cross Border Payments (see attached job spec). Rate [URL Removed] - [URL Removed] per hour. 12 Months (Pay rate - [URL Removed] Desired Skills: cross-border payment systems Forex Finsurv...
Lead .Net Developer
We are looking for a Senior or Lead .Net Developer to join our team and Lead the way in software development and deliver cutting-edge solutions. Someone with both Web and Mobile (.Net Maui) Development experience. Should you be interested in this opportunity, and the...
Project Manager
Is this you? You are a strategic thinker, an excellent communicator, and a natural leader. You thrive in a high-performance environment and are passionate about delivering projects on time, within scope and budget. You combine your engineering expertise with an astute...
UI/UX Designer (with Front-End Development Knowledge)
We are looking for a skilled and creative UI/UX Designer with front-end development experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about creating intuitive and engaging digital experiences. You'll work closely with developers, product managers,...
Lead .Net Developer – Gauteng Midrand
We are looking for a Senior or Lead .Net Developer to join our team and Lead the way in software development and deliver cutting-edge solutions. Someone with both Web and Mobile (.Net Maui) Development experience. Should you be interested in this opportunity, and the...
Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Is this you? You are a strategic thinker, an excellent communicator, and a natural leader. You thrive in a high-performance environment and are passionate about delivering projects on time, within scope and budget. You combine your engineering expertise with an astute...
UI/UX Designer (with Front-End Development Knowledge) – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are looking for a skilled and creative UI/UX Designer with front-end development experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about creating intuitive and engaging digital experiences. You'll work closely with developers, product managers,...
Backend Python Developer (CT – Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is redefining the parking industry by transforming parking lots into smart, digital spaces. Their advanced technology leverages license plate recognition, management software, and digital payments to deliver seamless parking experiences. Based...
Senior Systems Analyst
The Senior Systems Developer will play a key role in the documentation, development, installation, testing, and maintenance of software systems, including integration-related projects. The systems that the Senior Systems Developer creates will help the business be...
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