DDoS attacks on critical infrastructure tied to geopolitical conflict
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks have become a dominant means of waging cyberwarfare linked to sociopolitical events such as elections, civil protests, and policy disputes. Findings from NetScout’s 2H2024 DDoS Threat Intelligence report show how attackers...
AI, data science set to transform Africa healthcare
Africa stands at the forefront of a shift in global health, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and data science, according to a report released today from the Science for Africa Foundation (SFA Foundation), African institutions and research councils. The report is...
Digital signage market to rise to $45bn
The global digital signage market size is predicted to attain $45,94-billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is expected to witness a CAGR of 8,1% over the forecast period owing to increasing demand from end-use industries, which...
Financial crime compliance an expensive exercise
Financial crime compliance costs increased for 98% of financial institutions in 2023, with the total cost of financial crime compliance in EMEA reaching $85-billion. This is according to LexisNexis Risk Solutions' latest "True Cost of Financial Crime Compliance Study...
AI seen to impact customer experience
Artificial intelligence (AI) is having an impact on customer experience, according to research conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Experian. The study found that 65% of surveyed business leaders believe that AI has positively transformed their customer...
Work location is not factor in project success
Organisations that bring employees back into the office will likely not see a significant improvement in project performance, especially considering the negative impact this could have on employee morale and retention, as well as operational costs. This is one of the...
Mustek reports lower earnings
Mustek has reported that basic earnings per share for the six months ended 31 December 2023 are 91.02 cents, down 58,5% from the corresponding period a year ago. The group's gross profit percentage decreased to 13,4% fro 14,1% in December 2022. Revenue, at...
Liquid C2 partners with Google Cloud, Anthropic
Liquid C2 has announced collaborations with global technology leader Google Cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic to deliver advanced cloud, cyber security solutions, and generative AI (GenAI) capabilities to African businesses. Customers of Liquid...
Network security SaaS, virtual solutions drive sector growth
In 2023, the network security market witnessed a pivotal shift, with revenues reaching $22,5-billion, according to a new report from Dell'Oro Group. Last year marked a deceleration to a single-digit growth rate, significantly influenced by the declining fortunes of...
Inaugural steps taken towards SA Asset Management Council
In a move that could change the asset management landscape; mining, energy and utilities players convened an inaugural meeting hosted by Accenture in Johannesburg to lay the groundwork for the creation of the South African Asset Management Council. The initiative aims...
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Safeguard your data in the online world
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4AX confirms C-suite appointments
4 Africa Exchange has confirmed the appointment of Eugene Booysen to CEO, Hannes van der Merwe to chief operating officer (COO) of the 4AX Exchange, and Warren Squires to CEO of 4AX Debt Services Company. These appointments follow a rigorous recruitment process and...
Huawei’s 5G microwave architecture saves cell tower space
Huawei has released its new 5G microwave solution with "1+2" simplified architecture ahead of next week's AfricaCom 2019. The space-saving solution allows for more efficiency in the use of space on cell towers, decreasing antennas that are mounted on them. The...
How to procrastinate productively
In the workplace, the word 'procrastination' usually carries some negative connotations, related to time wasting. However, ManpowerGroup South Africa's MD, Lyndy van den Barselaar, believes that procrastination can benefit your career when done in a controlled and...
ESET is founding member of Google’s App Defense Alliance
ESET has become a founding member of the App Defense Alliance to protect the Google Play Store. ESET will provide its detection capabilities and improved security for the Android ecosystem and will also spearhead investigations that make the Google Play Store safer....
SA’s first blockchain property register launched
The Centre for Affordable Housing Finance in Africa (CAHF), research consultancy 71point4 and Seso Global have partnered to develop South Africa's first blockchain-based property register. The pilot study area consists of almost 1 000 properties located in four sites...
An Introduction to Cloud Computing
As a constantly-evolving field, it can be difficult to keep up with the developments in cloud computing, let alone dive into it. So, let’s take a look at what it is, and what it offers you. What is cloud computing? Cloud computing is when you access computing...
Fujitsu’s Infrastructure Manager paves the way to software-defined data centre
Fujitsu is standardising on Infrastructure Manager (ISM) as the standard for monitoring and managing entire IT landscapes, taking a step towards the software-defined data center. ISM provides seamless, holistic management ensuring that IT infrastructures retain the...
Bypassing the cost of compliance for the SME
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Ozone earns license to distribute Untangle NG Firewall in SA
Ozone Information Technology Distribution has been awarded the license to distribute Untangle NG Firewall in South Africa. The one-stop firewall solution provides simple, accessible and highly customable security and threat control to companies of all sizes and...
Senior BI Data Analyst at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Collecting and analyzing data from various sources to identify trends, patterns, and correlations that will support business growth Creating and maintaining reports and central dashboards to support...
Solutions Architect at The Foschini Group
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Provide architectural and design leadership across solutions produced/consumed in/by the division. Collaborate with business architect and Business Analysts with business stakeholder engagement. Provide...
Solutions Architect at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Provide architectural and design leadership across solutions produced/consumed in/by the division. Collaborate with business architect and Business Analysts with business stakeholder engagement. Provide...
IT Systems Analyst II – IT Logistics (12 months)
Our esteemed client in the retail sector in South Africa is looking for an IT Systems Analyst II - IT Logistics on a 12 months contract. The IT Systems Analyst is required to translate business requirements into quality systems solutions and ensure optimal systems...
IT Systems Analyst II – IT Logistics (12 months) – Western Cape Cape Town
Our esteemed client in the retail sector in South Africa is looking for an IT Systems Analyst II - IT Logistics on a 12 months contract. The IT Systems Analyst is required to translate business requirements into quality systems solutions and ensure optimal systems...
Project Manager
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Project Manager to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 6-months contract role.What you will be doing: The...
IT Support Engineer
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT infrastructure, network management, and system administration. This role requires a proactive individual who can take...
Project Manager-General Construction at Private
We are looking for a Project Manager with a strong problem-solving skill and the ability to manage a team with various skill sets from general maintenance, plumbing and electrical. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, organised and the ability to multitask. 7 - 10...
Project Manager – Remote Remote
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IT Support Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT infrastructure, network management, and system administration. This role requires a proactive individual who can take...
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