Identity-based attacks lead the charge
In 2024, threat actors prioritised stealth and efficiency, leveraging simpler techniques rather than custom malware or zero-day vulnerabilities. Notably, identity-based attacks emerged as the dominant threat vector, while ransomware incidents increasingly exploited...
Tariffs push enterprise IT to cloud, AI-driven DX
The US administration’s tariff policies are reshaping global trade dynamics, triggering uncertainty across industries. For the IT services market, this means supply chain disruptions, delayed hardware projects, and cautious enterprise spending. However, amid...
Best and worst value games of 2023
In a recent study highlighting the most cost-effective games of 2023, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition emerged as the top title while Nascar Arcade Rush and Peppa Pig: World Adventures were identified as offering the least value. The research, conducted by social...
MSSA announces esports titles to be played
Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) has announced which esports title will be played at the organisation's school championships and leagues. They are as follows: Period/genre # Title Platform Players FPS a CS GO PC 5 v 5 b Valorant PC/console 5 v 5 Sport c FIFA '24...
Digital bank in African first with LEO satellite connectivity
The first bank branch of a South African digital bank has gone live on the Eutelsat OneWeb LEO satellite, connected via Q-Kon's Twoobii Smart Satellite Services. This represents a major milestone for satellite connectivity on the African continent as it's not only a...
After three years on Mars, Ingenuity helicopter mission ends
NASA's history-making Ingenuity Mars Helicopter has ended its mission at the Red Planet after making dozens more flights than planned. While the helicopter remains upright and in communication with ground controllers, imagery of its 18 January flight sent to Earth...
Leading transformation is top priority for CFOs
Leading digital transformation efforts in the finance function is the top area CFOs are focused on in 2024, according to a recent survey by Gartner. The survey of 185 CFOs, conducted through September and October 2023, revealed that improving finance metrics, insights...
Strong gains in formal DEI objectives in the supply chain
Nearly half of supply chain organisations have formal DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) objectives with specific targets on management scorecards, according to Gartner, which adds that the number of supply chain organisations with formal DEI objectives has risen...
IT leaders see AI boosting productivity, but …
New Salesforce research shows 85% of IT leaders expect AI to increase developer productivity at their organisations over the next three years - a welcome relief as they simultaneously report a 39% increase in IT requests in the last year alone. However, 62% also say...
WiFi 7 surges ahead of launch
The WiFi 7 market size has already reached $1-billion - and it will only launch in May 2024. This is among the findings from a Auvik data-driven networking trends report that used Google Trends and other sources to analyse Internet user behaviour dating back to 2004....
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Standard Bank partners with AWS for cloud migration
By Kathy Gibson - Standard Bank plans to migrate production workloads that include customer-facing systems and strategic core banking application to the cloud, and has signed up Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its preferred cloud provider. Group CIO Alpheus Mangale...
The forecast for Africa: cloudy …
As South Africa welcomes local data centres from global players like Microsoft and Amazon, it’s clear that the cloud conversation is about to become more vocal. The latest moves are driving more enterprises to consider public cloud services, says Kevin Krige, data...
SA set to embrace the public cloud
Cloud computing received a major boost over the last few weeks, with two of the world’s largest public cloud providers officially opening data centres in South Africa. Within days of one another, Huawei and Microsoft both opened their local data centres, offering...
Managing your data in a multi-cloud ecosystem
As the hyper-scale cloud providers make massive investments in South Africa, opening their in-country data centres, they are prompting organisations to look for seriously at public cloud services to enhance their digital strategies. It’s important that the hyperscale...
First Distribution brings Microsoft Azure platform to market
Microsoft South Africa has officially opened its local data centres in Johannesburg and Cape Town, aimed at driving public cloud, artificial intelligence (AI) and edge implementations across the African continent. The two data centres have become part of a 54-region...
Security terminology demystified: ransomware edition
The file scrambler, the data hoarder and the ransom demander – ransomware isn’t fun for anyone. You’ve read our comprehensive guide to cybersecurity threats and you’ve hopefully read our inside guide to malware but now it is time to delve deep into the underground...
The Learning Resource: The Physiotherapist
A physiotherapist plays an important role in helping people to heal after injury or operations. A physiotherapist works with people and their bodies after they’ve experienced an illness, a trauma, an operation, or an accident, helping them to regain their physical...
What will 5G really mean for you?
Over the past few months, we have seen a storm of hype about 5G, the next evolution in mobile network technology. By Ernst Wittmann, global account director: MEA and country manager: southern Africa at TCL Handset manufacturers are starting to come to market with...
Mind the gap between finance and engineering in mining and industrial projects
Mining and industrial organisations need to adopt integrated business solutions that enable them to bridge the gap between their engineering and finance departments if they are to maximise the profitability of their projects and gain visibility into – and control over...
Debunking cloud-based enterprise software myths
Enterprise software will increasingly reside in the cloud. In some rare situations, on-premise instances of enterprise software will be desirable - for instance in mining or offshore drilling where business operations are in remote areas and not served by reliable...
SALT Astronomy Software Developer at South African Astronomical Observatory – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
The SALT Astronomy software team supports SALT Astronomy Operations to operate, maintain, and develop software for the scientific analysis of observations from the Southern African Large Telescope. We invite applications for the position of SALT Astronomy Software...
Project Manager (Construction) at Construct Executive Search – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have Matric and Equivalent Qualifications.Must be registered with SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Project Manager.Must have 8-10 years of experience in Construction Project Management within any built...
.net.core / Asp.net Integration Specialist – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A rapidly growing leader in outdoor equipment is seeking an Integration Specialist to play a pivotal role in the organization. This position is responsible for managing the seamless integration of software systems and applications, ensuring efficient data...
Implementation Specialist at Parvana Recruitment
About the client:This forward-thinking property developer is highly successful and growing rapidly building on the principles of design excellence, sustainability, and community enrichment, their developments boast beautiful and intuitively designed apartments...
Senior .NET Developer at sabenzaIT
Develop utilising various technologies e.g., C#, Angular, SQL, etc.Deliver functional and defect-free components within the timeframe agreed and complying with the technical architecture and standards.Analyse Software requirements and plan development...
SAP FI/CO Functional Technology Integrator (Expert) HHDFTI01
SAP FI/CO Functional Technology Integrator ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:SAP FICO, clear usage and understanding of Classic GL and Profit Centre Accounting with Profitability AnalysisSAP SD (MM) Integration touch points for Integration of the Sap LedgersConfig and...
Implementation Specialist at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About the client:This forward-thinking property developer is highly successful and growing rapidly building on the principles of design excellence, sustainability, and community enrichment, their developments boast beautiful and intuitively designed apartments...
Senior .NET Developer at sabenzaIT – Gauteng Johannesburg
Develop utilising various technologies e.g., C#, Angular, SQL, etc.Deliver functional and defect-free components within the timeframe agreed and complying with the technical architecture and standards.Analyse Software requirements and plan development...
SAP FI/CO Functional Technology Integrator (Expert) HHDFTI01 – Gauteng Pretoria
SAP FI/CO Functional Technology Integrator ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:SAP FICO, clear usage and understanding of Classic GL and Profit Centre Accounting with Profitability AnalysisSAP SD (MM) Integration touch points for Integration of the Sap LedgersConfig and...
Full Stack Developer
Full Stack Software EngineerRevolutionize your career with cutting-edge technology!R 500,000 - R 770,000 per annumJoin a forward-thinking company specializing in advanced analytics, big data, AI, and more. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your skills in...
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