APTs target vulnerable remote control tools, office apps
Advanced persistent threat (APT) actors are targeting vulnerable remote access services and access control mechanisms like Windows Smart Screen in their attacks leveraging vulnerability exploitation, the latest research by Kaspersky has revealed. Analysis of available...
SA developer launches action game and film
South African game developer Talent Digital Art (TDA), under the umbrella of Talent10 Holdings, has launched Super Dragon Punch Force 3 (SDPF3), a free-to-play, 2,5D fighting game available on iOS, Android and PC via Steam. SDPF3 is inspired by the fictitious 2D...
Digital wallet payments on the increase
FNB has revealed that its individual and business customers continue to demonstrate impressive adoption of digital payments, with over R21-billion in payments made using FNB Pay-supported digital wallets over the previous 12 months, a year-on-year increase of 293%. In...
Visa pledges to $1bn investment to accelerate African digital transformation
Visa has pledged to invest $1-billion in Africa over the next five years to advance resilient, innovative, and inclusive economies across the continent. Visa’s expanded investments demonstrate the company’s long-term commitment to Africa’s growth potential and will...
Qualcomm announces Africa Innovation Platform
Qualcomm has launched it Africa Innovation Platform, a suite of mentorship, education, and training programs created to support the development of Africa’s emerging technology ecosystem. The platform will provide resources and support for local universities,...
Mobile messaging has a role to play in digital commerce
Brands that personalise both their digital and in-person commerce experiences can generate more meaningful and lasting customer relationships, according to research on customer service trends and preferences for travel and retail by Clickatell. In 2023, mobile...
Teens talk about cyberbulling
According to a new Pew Research Center report, nearly half of US teens ages 13 to 17 (46%) report ever experiencing at least one of six cyberbullying behaviours: offensive name-calling, spreading of false rumors about them, receiving explicit images they didn’t ask...
Strong growth continues for WLAN market
Fuelled by the continued adoption of the latest Wi-Fi standards and an easing of supply chain constraints, the enterprise segment of the worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market increased revenues 34,3% YoY in the third quarter of 2022 (3Q22) to...
The future of fintech
The fintech sector exploded last year with a record level of investment and the boom has continued, albeit in a different environment. But what does the next year hold in store for this burgeoning market? Nigel Green, CEO and founder of deVere Group, one of the...
Top trends to impact infrastructure and operations in 2023
In new research, Gartner has highlighted the six trends that will have significant impact on infrastructure and operations (I&O) over the next 12 to 18 months. "The changes that I&O teams face are shifting views of how to purchase, deploy, and manage...
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DDD’s @Heimeshoff aboard for DevConf 2018
German trainer, coach and software developer Marco Heimeshoff, of Germany's Domain Driven Design (DDD) community renown, is set to be the keynote speaker at this year's South African DevConf. Heimeshoff co-organises Germany's first DDD conference (kanDDDinsky.com),...
Is customer-centricity the solution?
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Cyber risk and the challenge for directors
The jump in cyber attacks is challenging how boards approach risk management and their readiness to handle emerging threats, says WomenCorporateDirectors (WCD) and Marsh & McLennan Companies' Global Risk Center new joint report, "Cyber Risk Management Response and...
Google launched Launchpad Accelerator in Lagos
Google has announced the startups who will participate in the first Google Launchpad Accelerator Africa class, at an event held in Lagos. The company also announced a partnership with Udacity and Andela to provide 15 000 single course scholarships and 500 nanodegree...
Prioritise keeping your bitcoin safe, secure, and available
When I was a child, the prospect of going to a theme park was a wild and exhilarating experience - however, now it doesn't quite stir up the same feelings, writes Claude Schuck, regional manager for Africa at Veeam. Similarly, the ownership of cryptocurrency isn't the...
Does your data centre need more cooling?
Data centres are out of date, writes Neil Cameron, Johnson Controls area GM: building efficiency - Africa. They are built to last but, let's face it, technology changes fast. What's under the hood in a data centre today often far outpaces the capabilities of the...
Digital agenda requires some policy thought
Tech needs traction. For South Africa to truly embrace digital, the country needs a set of clear and effective policy and legal guidelines governing the new world of data and the cloud, writes Kabelo Makwane, MD of the Accenture Cloud First business in Africa. Early...
Jaguar Land Rover searches for software skills
Jaguar Land Rover is inspiring the next generation of software engineers by helping them find placements and jobs. Following the success of its 2017 coding challenge, the organisation has announced it will be fast-tracking applications for undergraduate and...
FirstRand eyes digital insurance solutions
FirstRand has been awarded a short-term insurance licence by the Financial Services Board (FSB), three years after acquiring its long-term insurance licence. The licence will enable FNB to become a complete insurer, with the ability to underwrite short and long-term...
Blockchain aggregator from Modex
Modex has launched its first fully functional product alpha, bringing to the market what it is calling an app store for blockchain. Modex's Smart Contract Marketplace aims to tackle the 'last mile' adoption problem that will bring blockchain technology into daily use...
SAP Software Engineer-Tax/Customs (Advanced) 2661 TT
Understand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for Business Blueprint documentABAP debugging beneficial (Workbench related knowledge of new development/enhancements)Setting up the organization structure of...
Senior Software Developer – Integration at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: You will form part of the Integration team and will regularly engage with your teammates and our clients to design, develop, test, implement and support the solutions that we have in place, and the solutions that we are planning to build....
Data Engineer (Cloud) – Gauteng Sandown
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Back End Developer at NetOps Africa – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
About Us: Forward-thinking tech company dedicated to providing a tailored learning platform for cybersecurity professionals. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where all team members' contributions are valued. As a startup, we...
SAP Software Engineer-Tax/Customs (Advanced) 2661 TT – Gauteng Pretoria
Understand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for Business Blueprint documentABAP debugging beneficial (Workbench related knowledge of new development/enhancements)Setting up the organization structure of...
Senior Software Developer – Integration at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd – Eastern Cape Gqebera
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: You will form part of the Integration team and will regularly engage with your teammates and our clients to design, develop, test, implement and support the solutions that we have in place, and the solutions that we are planning to build....
Full Stack – Java (fully remote)
Fully Remote! Candidates can work from anywhere in South Africa Seeking an experienced full stack java developer to join our growing team servicing local and offshore clients in the financial services space.You must have strong communication skills and the ability to...
Business Analyst
Job Description Drive technology solutions to meet business goals in a diverse and inclusive environment. Leverage your industry experience and strong skills in systems and data to add value to our growing business.Responsibilities Design holistic business solutions,...
Systems Analyst
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Automated Tester
Hire Resolve's client is looking for an Automated Tested to join their team. The client is a leading consulting firm specializing in the development of cutting-edge operational mine management software for the mining industry. Their team comprises talented developers...
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