Cyber immunity key to foiling cybercrime
Kaspersky has revealed findings from its latest research, stating that 73% of cybersecurity professionals in South Africa regard cyber immunity as an effective strategy for minimising the capabilities of cybercriminals to penetrate networks and compromise systems....
Passwords still the best frontline defense
Passwords aren’t going anywhere. Even with biometrics and multi-factor authentication gaining ground, most South African, and global, organisations still rely on passwords as a frontline defence – and for good reason. But they’re only as strong as the understanding of...
Kaspersky shares cyberthreat data with Interpol
Kaspersky has contributed to the fight against transnational cybercrime by taking part in operation Synergia, involving Interpol and its Gateway project partners -- an initiative promoting collective efforts of national law enforcement and private sector organisations...
Competition for technical skills intensifies for legal, compliance functions
A growing technical skills gap is a top concern for legal and compliance leaders, according to a recent survey by Gartner. A September 2023 survey of 179 legal, compliance and privacy leaders, found that 65% of respondents noted a technical skills gap among their top...
Neuralink ignites corporate interest in brain-machine interfaces
Elon Musk's update on Neuralink's successful brain chip implant recently has once again brought the spotlight on the growing interest in brain-machine interface (BMI) research among corporates. Though still in its nascent stages, as indicated by patent publication...
MTN SA, Community Policing Forums partner to tackle theft, vandalism
With the ongoing vandalism and theft of batteries and cables at cellphone towers across South Africa, MTN has partnered with the Gauteng Provincial Community Police Board to support Community Policing Forums to accelerate the fight against this type of crime. The aim...
Meta payouts help allay metaverse, AI financial fears
Meta's first-ever dividend goes a long way to allay investor fears that the metaverse and AI plans were going to be "an abyss" for money. This is the word from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, who points out that Meta said it will pay investors a dividend of 50 cents...
Most South Africans won’t be able to retire comfortably
South Africa is sitting on a retirement time bomb, with only 6% of the country's population on track to retire comfortably, according to the sixth edition of the recently released 10X Investments Retirement Reality Report 2023/2024. The report is based on the findings...
Analysts warn of Bitcoin downturn
FBS analysts project a looming downturn for Bitcoin as the market players await the upcoming Federal Reserve's key rate cut in 2024. This tendency signals the rising probability of the BTCUSD's closing bullish trend as rate hikes frequently influence risk assets such...
Be careful sharing personal data with chatbots
Following the news of new ChatGPT functionality - custom GPTs can now be added to the dialogues with the original ChatGPT - Kaspersky experts have stressed the importance of exercising caution in sharing sensitive data with AI chatbots. "As GPTs can use external...
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SA’s evolving employment landscape and the future of work
The future of jobs has been on the agenda of many South Africans as we head up to the election polls, and having recently celebrated workers day. By Robbyn Wilkinson, managing executive: talent solutions at Adcorp With the world of work having radically changed over...
PBT Group expands European presence
PBT Group continues to expand its European operations, with signed strategic partnerships with companies in the Netherlands, Ireland, the UK and Germany, positioning it to support data related projects across Western Europe. Ken Wood, CEO of PBT Group, comments: "We...
New equity partner for OurHood
OurHood, South Africa's digital platform that connects more than 1 300 neighbourhoods across the country, has attracted an equity investment from Cape Town-based software development house Lightswitch Solutions. OurHood not only unites communities in their fight...
Time to rethink your company’s people processes
The South African workforce is growing. The number of public university graduates continues to climb, with Statistics South Africa reporting that 203 078 South Africans graduated in 2016, up from 165 995 in 2012. And with this year's graduation ceremony season just...
Evolved loyalty platforms drive consumer value
Loyalty programmes have become a popular value add and customer experience enhancer, but until fairly recently, they have been the domain of mainly the largest brands and retailers. Kobus du Plooy, CEO of transactional software platform Celbux, says this is due to the...
Managing complexity in today’s wireless environments
In the decades that have passed since its infancy, wireless networking has undergone tremendous shifts, from its incredibly slow 11 Mbps, to over 100Mbps today, opening up an avenue for enterprise wireless Internet consumption. And these advances in speed, together...
IoT.nxt signed on as HPE OEM solutions partner
IoT.nxt and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) have announced a strategic OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) partnership that will combine the HPE technology with IoT.nxt's software Raptor edge device to run on HPE's Edgeline gateways. IoT.nxt has selected to utilise...
Soccer fans score with social commerce app
JET8 has announced a partnership with Soccer Laduma, launching the Soccer Laduma App runs off JET8's social commerce technology. Soccer Laduma readers will be able to create content and earn JETPoints when they share this content on social media platforms. They can...
Experian SA acquires Compuscan, Scoresharp
Experian completed its historic acquisition of Compuscan and Scoresharp on 1 May 2019. Enhanced innovation, product and service capabilities will be deployed across the region, building on Compuscan's presence in six sub-Saharan African countries and both companies'...
Empowering businesses to transform digitally
The world has gone digital is a term we hear far too often nowadays, but it's not exactly true. It is true that the world is transforming, but there is an increasing distinction between those who are leading the change and profiting from it, and those who are falling...
Java Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Our client is seeking a skilled Java Developer with strong cloud skills. They are seeking a Java Developer which Azure certifications to join their dynamic team. Key Requirements Microsoft Azure (Preferred)/ Devops Pipelines (AZ-xxx certificates are a plus)Managerial...
Information Security Manager(Governance and Reporting)
Purpose:A SOE in the health care industry is looking to improve their Information Security and is looking for an individual to assist in creating strategies, roadmaps and high-level design guidance.To be responsible for the overall planning, implementation and...
Data Analyst – Credit Optimisation at The Foschini Group
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION The opportunity: A challenging opportunity is available within the Credit Optimisation department of TFG Financial Services. We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual to develop analytical solutions to business...
SQL Analyst / Implementation Specialist at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...
Data Analyst (Engineering/Construction)
Our client, a national civils, engineering and construction company specialising in medium to large scale projects, seeks to employ a Data Analyst to join this progressive and expanding professional team.Please note that certification in Data Analytics, Data...
Systems Administrator – IT
Hire Resolve's client, a leading insurance institution, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Systems Administrator to join their dynamic team in Marshalltown GP. In this critical role, you will improve the ICT team's performance by overseeing, securing, and...
Cross Platform Mobile Developer
Opportunity to Join a human-centric tech and design agency that partners with global and local brands to create innovative, user-first digital solutions as a cross platform mobile developer. Key Requirements Minimum 3 years of mobile application development...
Information Security Manager(Governance and Reporting) – Gauteng Modderfontein AH
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Data Analyst – Credit Optimisation at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
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SQL Analyst / Implementation Specialist at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...
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