Ransomware is alive and well – and companies are paying up
Companies are still paying up to get their data back after a ransomware incident – at almost 50%, this is the second-highest rate in the six years that Sophos has been running its annual State of Ransomware report. The good news is that they are often paying less that...
May 2025 sees continued salary moderation
The average take-home pay slowed for the third consecutive month in May 2025, according to the latest BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), which tracks approximately 3,8-million salary earners in South Africa. This trend reflects the impact of a subdued economic...
Trusted relationships a key vector in prolonged cyberattacks
In 2023, more than one in five cyberattacks persisted for over a month - with trusted relationships emerging as one of the main attack vectors in these prolonged cases, according to the annual Kaspersky Incident Response 2023 report. The report draws on the results of...
Hypertension: The silent killer that can be beaten
As any IT exec will know, high blood pressure levels at certain times are an occupational hazard - so World Hypertension Day tomorrow (17 May) is the perfect time to remind ourselves of the importance of monitoring and managing our blood pressure. Hypertension, or...
UCT places among the top universities
The University of Cape Town (UCT) remains the best university in Africa and has been ranked in the top 1.3% of universities in the world by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). Released on 13 May, the CWUR placed UCT at 271st position in their 2024 Global...
Google debuts AI search enhancements
The Google I/O 2024 developer conference held earlier this week (14 May 2024) showcased some of Google's announcements for transforming the search experience through AI. The key announcements include: Gemini 1.5 Pro and Gemini 1.5 Flash Google announced the...
Cellphone distractions the biggest culprit in SA road accidents
Cellphone distractions now top the list of risky driving behaviours in South Africa, according to new research revealed by Discovery Insure at the launch of the UN-JCDecaux Global Campaign for Road Safety. Discovery CEO Robert Attwell says that the short-term insurer...
Rakesh Parbhoo takes on Westcon-Comstor EVP role
Westcon-Comstor has announced the promotion of Rakesh Parbhoo to the newly-created role of executive vice-president of its Middle East and Africa (MEA) business. The appointment will see Rakesh drive the continued growth of Westcon-Comstor across the region....
SMEs are optimistic, but need more support
South African small businesses are feeling positive about the future, but need more support to tackle ongoing challenges. This is according to Xero's 2024 State of Small Business Report, which reveals that the top barriers facing small businesses this year are...
$277bn a year needed for Africa to achieve 2030 SDGs
Boasting 60% of the world's best solar resources, Africa's solar power potential presents multiple opportunities for investors seeking long-term, scalable financial prospects. A panel session during this year's Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 forum explored...
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GoDaddy, WooCommerce make e-commerce easier
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Risk trends to watch in 2020
The range of risks facing company executives or directors and officers (D&Os) - as well as the resultant insurance claims scenarios - has increased significantly in recent years. With corporate management under the spotlight like never before, a new report by...
Nedbank payment systems cope with Black Friday traffic
The Black Friday phenomenon has well and truly taken hold in South Africa, as demonstrated by the increase in payment transactions processed by the country's banks in 2019, compared to the same Black Friday period in 2018. Mpho Sadiki, executive: card, payments and...
Mr Jeff cashes in on on-demand lifestyle
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Key trends impacting the labeling market
As we look ahead to 2020 and beyond, it is clear that the labeling market is being driven by the broader IT trends of digitisation and modernisation. By Ken Moir, vice-president: marketing at NiceLabel These trends are fueling the development of the market and will...
Is 5G the answer to all decision-makers’ prayers?
The hype continues to grow for 5G technology, with many carriers promoting it as a way to target the enterprise networking and IoT markets with an end-to-end service that spans indoor and outdoor coverage. By Morten Illum, vice-president at Aruba A report on 5G in...
Tips for managing staff leave
Employees face a two-fold risk if they do not take the leave they are legally entitled to. Firstly, they could forfeit their leave after a pre-determined period, depending on their company policy. Secondly, they could be diagnosed with burn out and be placed on...
Why you should get your kids crypto for Christmas …
I am in no way a financial advisor, writes Nic Haralambous, chief marketing officer of Coindirect . I do, however, understand the basics of diversified investments and one that people still ignore is the new market of cryptocurrencies. South Africans are notoriously...
When it’s time to pay the piper
The evolution of retail payment solutions continues apace, with Transaction Junction insisting that modern consumers should be able to undertake a wide range of transactions at the point of sale (PoS). By Craig Duggan, commercial manager at Transaction Junction Since...
The Learning Resource: The Bookkeeper
If you’ve got a head for numbers and a passion for details, then the professional bookkeeping career is definitely one worth thinking about. Not only is it a job that’s in high demand but it is one that offers you plenty of scope for growth. You can leapfrog from...
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Senior PHP Developer – Remote
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is hiring a Senior PHP Developer to join a leading medico-legal service and technology provider based in the UK. With a multi-national team of developers, clinicians, and customer service specialists, they are at the forefront of the UK market,...
Security Specialist
We are recruiting a highly skilled Cyber Security Specialist on behalf of one of our clients. This role is focused on safeguarding critical information systems, identifying and mitigating ICT security threats, and implementing robust security measures to protect the...
Business Analyst (QuickSight) 2825Evdb – Gauteng Johannesburg
Requirement Management Update and maintenance of product documentation Engagement with stakeholders Translate business problems into technical requirements Support architecture User stories Promote optimisation.Minimum Requirements:Degree / Diploma in IT or Business...
Senior PHP Developer – Remote – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is hiring a Senior PHP Developer to join a leading medico-legal service and technology provider based in the UK. With a multi-national team of developers, clinicians, and customer service specialists, they are at the forefront of the UK market,...
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Senior Software Developer (C#.NET) (CH1071)
Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a skilled Senior Software Developer to join their diverse team of C# developers. We are looking for an individual that takes pride in what they do, is customer focused and takes ownership and...
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