The devastating impact of cyberattacks on industrial companies
The majority of industrial organisations estimate their financial losses caused by cyberattacks at over $1-million - while almost one in four report losses exceeding $5-million and, for some, it surpasses $10-million, according to a joint study conducted by Kaspersky...
Ocean economy faces pressure, fragmentation
The latest Global Trade Update from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) examines the ocean economy - a vital driver of global trade now under growing pressure from environmental and geopolitical shocks. New analysis reveals that ocean-based sectors such as shipping,...
Strong momentum for security spend in Europe
European security spending will grow by 12,3% in 2024, marking another year of strong momentum with double-digit growth, according to IDC's Worldwide Security Spending Guide. Spending in the region is expected to increase at a steady pace throughout the whole 2022 to...
Illegal cigarettes cost SA billions
South Africa has been losing billions of rands on illegal cigarettes - more than R100-billion since 2010. New research from University of Cape Town (UCT) academics Dr Nicole Vellios and Professor Corné van Walbeek says that in 2022 alone, the government lost...
Capacity building support, training for Lesotho ESOs
Tshimologong Precinct welcomed 14 Enterprise Support Organisations (ESOs) from Lesotho for the ESOs second cohort Capacity Building Programme. The programme is for the Government of Lesotho, through the Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion (CAFI) Project under the...
Conflict, climate shocks drive African displacement
Conflict and violence remain the main drivers of displacement and movements in sub-Saharan Africa in 2022, exacerbated by increasing climate shocks and hazards, according to a new report by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the African Union...
Nampak detects security breach
Nampak has become the latest victim of cybercrime, having detected unauthorised activity on its IT systems last week (20 March 2024). Manufacturing and operations are not affected. The company has made a voluntary disclosure about the attack. "An unknown third-party...
Mobile IDs, MFA, sustainability emerge as top security trends
A new HID study, the 2024 State of the Security Industry Report, delves into the underlying concerns driving upcoming innovations and the technologies that underpin them, helping security leaders to be proactive in adapting to evolving challenges. This year's survey...
These are the top supply chain technology trends for 2024
Advancements in technology will provide supply chain technology leaders and chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) with opportunities to support new business models, augment and automate decision making and foster ecosystem collaboration, according to Gartner. With these...
Gaming PCs to bounce back, monitors continue to grow
Global shipments for gaming PCs suffered the same fate as the overall PC market in 2023 with the gaming category declining 13,2% year over year to 44-million units for the year. However, gaming monitors were able to buck the trend as lower pricing helped drive volume...
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Lenovo jumps 28 spots on 2019 Fortune Global 500 list
Fortune has ranked Lenovo at number 212 in this year's Fortune Global 500 list of the world's largest companies by revenue, up from number 240 on the 2018 annual list. Jumping 28 spots in the rankings, Lenovo's $51-billion in annual revenue puts the company ahead of...
Cryptocurrencies help ransomware industry flourish
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On-demand economy ushers in a new era of choice
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Precision agriculture key to meeting Africa’s growing demand for food
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Kaspersky debuts Hybrid Cloud Security
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The intelligence era – looking beyond storage
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Africa to get its first dedicated PUBG Mobile servers
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Iliadin goes OTC with exclusive Smart offering
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Sanlam rebrands digital innovation hub
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How to maximise your ERP investment
Is your ERP system evolving alongside your business to provide it with the competitive edge it needs? Doug Hunter at Syspro provides a few pointers as to how companies can optimise their ERP journey. Implementing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system without...
Intermediate Full Stack Developer (React, Node.js) (Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:Our partner is a globally acknowledged business consulting firm with expertise in enterprise resource planning, corporate performance management, business intelligence, financial and costing principles, shared services, and employee performance management....
Senior Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
We support a global MSP partnership with a national footprint and a great team of tech enthusiasts! Please note the working hours for this position is 15:00 - 00:00. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Tier 3 Support Engineer for one of our primary...
Project Manager (Automation) at PG Group – Eastern Cape Gqebera
IntroductionInternal Job Title: Automation Project ManagerLocation: Port ElizabethMain job purpose:The Project Automation Manager oversees major technical projects, ensuring they meet scope and customer expectations. With a deep understanding of Shatterprufe's...
Senior Network Security Engineer – Mpumalanga Secunda
Role Summary:The Senior Level 5 Firewall Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and optimizing enterprise firewall and network security solutions with a primary focus on FORTINET FortiGate firewalls and Cisco networking technologies. The...
Intermediate Full Stack Developer (React, Node.js) (Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our partner is a globally acknowledged business consulting firm with expertise in enterprise resource planning, corporate performance management, business intelligence, financial and costing principles, shared services, and employee performance management....
IT Support Engineer
We are a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) with an expanding client base and a great team. We currently have several openings due to expansion and we are looking for skilled, dynamic, and passionate IT Support Engineers to join our technical team in Cape Town...
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The primary responsibility of this role is to assist in the implementation, maintenance, and support of the Company's network infrastructure. Additional duties include supporting the global Help Desk and regional Network Administrators from a second-level support...
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Our client is looking for a full-time IT Technician with experience in IT systems, Hosted PABX, networks, technical support, On Premises and Cloud infrastructure solutions as well as Access Control and CCTV setup and configuration and network cabling. - Ability and...
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One of our clients is looking for a candidate that is willing to lead large-scale technical projects, develop advanced integrations, and guide clients through their digital transformation journey, ensuring the delivery of measurable results. Key Requirements: 6 +...
IT Support Engineer – Gauteng Illovo
We are a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) with an expanding client base and a great team. We currently have several openings due to expansion and we are looking for skilled, dynamic, and passionate IT Support Engineers to join our technical team in Cape Town...
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