Cyberwar rages in Israel-Iran conflict
As the war in the Middle East escalates, combatants are confronting a simultaneous host of cyberattacks. A report from Radware spells out how a host of significant cyber activities related to the conflict are ongoing, including state-sponsored operations, hacktivist...
Scientists find ties between Earth’s oxygen and magnetic field
For 540-million years, the ebb and flow in the strength of Earth's magnetic field has correlated with fluctuations in atmospheric oxygen, according to a newly released analysis by NASA scientists. The research suggests that processes deep inside the Earth might...
Call to bury the password once and for all
All signs point to the average password being hopelessly insecure. Let's drop the poor passwords and protect our data and organisations in other ways, writes Anna Collard, senior vice-president: content strategy and evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa. Today (2 May) is World...
Canal+ ups its Mutlichoice shareholding to 42,47%
Canal+ has acquired a further 3 868 391 Multichoice shares, in on/off market transactions. This brings the French media group's shareholding in Multichoice to approximately 42,47% of the issued share. Canal+ has disclosed the acquisitions to to the Takeover Regulation...
Trading statement from Datatec
Datatec has issued a trading statement for the financial year ended 29 February 2024. Westcon International continued to deliver an excellent financial performance during the second half of FY24. Logicalis International also had a strong second half which included...
Last call to enter the Irish Tech Challenge
High-impact South African startups ready to take their solution to the global stage have until 5 May to submit their applications for the prestigious Irish Tech Challenge. The Irish Tech Challenge South Africa is a partnership between the Embassy of Ireland in South...
SA businesses are dangerously unprepared for cyberattacks
A mere 5% of companies in South Africa rank at the 'Mature' level of readiness which is needed to be resilient against modern cybersecurity risks - down by 19% year-on-year. This is one of the alarming findings from Cisco's 2024 Cybersecurity Readiness Index, which...
These are the data and analytics trends for 2024
Gartner identified the top data and analytics (D&A) trends for 2024 that are driving the emergence of a wide range of challenges, including organizational and human issues. "The power of AI, and the increasing importance of GenAI are changing the way people work,...
AI, cybersecurity, cloud key for hiring
The first quarter of 2024 saw an increase in global job postings and a lesser number of companies laying people off. Major players like Cisco Systems, The Goldman Sachs Group, Microsoft, Citigroup, and X were among the companies that announced job cuts. Despite this,...
AI chip market to grow 10x to become a $300bn industry
The artificial intelligence (AI) chip market has experienced impressive growth in recent years, driven by the surging demand for AI-powered technologies across industries. According to data presented by AltIndex.com, the global AI chip market is expected to grow ten...
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Finding banking’s ‘Phoenix’
For some time, many technologists have predicted that new players and new technologies will quickly gain traction in the local banking industry. In this vision, fintechs, telcos and other agile players will ride roughshod over today's banks. By Felix Antonysamy,...
AI the perfect cyber defence partner
Building a safe future for business' critical data requires a collaborative effort between machine learning capabilities and traditional human decision-making. By Alex Healing, senior researcher: future cyber defence at BT In a climate where Internet of Things (IoT)...
Dodge disasters with a secure cloud environment
If dodgy data activity is rattling your confidence in migrating your business to the cloud, you're not alone. Data breaches are now headlining newsfeeds on a regular basis. The sheer volume of the world's daily data collection is also spiking security concerns, making...
R100m up for grabs in Vodacom’s ‘Shake!Up Summer’
To celebrate 25 years of connecting South Africans, Vodacom customers will share over R10-million worth of prizes through its 2019 'Shake!Up Summer' promotional campaign. Available exclusively to customers on the country's leading network, Vodacom customers will...
African Energy Chamber optimistic about SA’s IRP
Following South Africa's approval of its revised Integrated Resource Plan (IRP2019), the African Energy Chamber is optimistic about investment prospects and energy sector growth in the country. "The approval of the revised IRP2019 is a breakthrough for South Africa,...
Ingram Micro aims to wind down SA business
Ingram Micro is changing its operating model to better serve the South African market. The company says the relatively small size of its operations and the limited number of product lines available have impacted the company's ability to expand its offerings within the...
DCC is Symantec’s distributor of the year
Drive Control Corporation (DCC) walked away with three distribution accolades at the Symantec Partner Engage event. DCC won Symantec Distributor of the Year, Christelle Kotze was awarded Symantec Distribution Support Person of the Year, and Bradley Mangan won Symantec...
NEC XON wins global networking award
NEC XON has won ADVA's Global Partner of the Year award and received the award at its annual Summit held at Sun City in October, 2019. "This is a global OEM recognising that a South African systems integrator is its top global partner," says Anthony Laing, GM of...
Standard Bank comments on data scheme
Standard Bank has acknowledged the decision by the Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) on a customer complaint regarding a specific data package on offer. It has issued the following statement: The bank understands that there has been some misunderstanding relating to...
1-grid launches business registration feature
Local web-hosting company 1-grid.com has launched a business registration feature. Small to medium sized businesses (SMBs) can now register their company and its equivalent website address at the same time. The new feature allows start-ups to establish and protect...
Computer Scientist – Gauteng Bryanston
Data-Obsessed Computer Science Grads About the job: Are you the person who gets excited about elegant database solutions? The one who finds beauty in efficient queries and optimization? We want YOU on our team! We're a cutting-edge AI startup building revolutionary...
SQL Developer – Full Stack – Gauteng Midrand
Are you a data wizard with a passion for full-stack development?We're looking for an SQL Developer – Full Stack for a fast-paced, 3-month contract. We're seeking a problem-solver who can optimize databases, develop seamless applications, and deliver high-quality...
Full Stack Mobile Developer (React Native and C#) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A leading Rental Service Provider in Johannesburg is looking for an experienced Mobile App Developer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mobile app development, with expertise in React Native, TypeScript, and a solid...
Senior IT & Security Support Technician – Gauteng Pretoria
Hire Resolves client is looking for a skilled and proactive Senior IT & Security Support Technician to join their team in Pretoria, Gauteng. This role is responsible for maintaining and supporting the company's IT infrastructure, ensuring smooth operation of...
Lead .Net Developer
Lead the way in software development and deliver cutting-edge solutions!We are looking for a Lead .Net Developer to join our team. Someone with both Web and Mobile Development experience. Should you be interested in this opportunity, and the below details are in line...
Solutions Architect at The Foschini Group
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Service Desk Agent
Join Our Team as a Service Desk Agent – Be the Hero of IT Support!Are you passionate about technology and love helping people solve their IT challenges? As a Service Desk Agent, you'll be the first line of defense, providing fast, friendly, and efficient technical...
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Reverside is an IT services provider; we are always looking for professional candidates to join our team in Software Development, providing opportunities to work on exciting projects, within our well-established client base. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior .NET...
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Planning and Execution:Plan, track, monitor, and control project activities to ensure goals are met within the prescribed timeframe, budget, and quality standards.Methodology:Work with various project methodologies, including Waterfall, Hybrid, Agile, and Milestone...
Lead .Net Developer – Gauteng Midrand
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