Valid accounts come under attack
Valid accounts were increasingly being leveraged as an initial attack vector in 2024, representing 31,4% of cases. Public-facing applications still hold the top position with 39,2% of cases. These findings were reported in the recent Kaspersky Incident Response...
HPC, AI drive 15-fold increase in HBM demand
Parallel computer architectures, such as those deployed for modern high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) workloads, frequently encounter memory bottlenecks that limit performance, known as the 'memory wall'. Historically, this has stemmed...
The cost of supply chain resilience
Resilience in supply chains remains vital but may prove too expensive for many firms. In the new report, S&P Global Market Intelligence's supply chain analysts highlighted the continuing need to build supply chain resilience in 2024 is clashing with reduced...
More collaboration, specialisation from cybercriminals
New findings from Trellix's CyberThreat Report: November 2023 from its Advanced Research Centre indicates that collaboration is taking place between ransomware groups and nation-state-backed advanced persistent threat (APT) actors. They are believed to be adopting and...
5G router and gateway sales gain momentum
More than 5,6-million cellular routers and gateways were shipped globally during 2022, at a total market value of approximately $1,4-billion. Annual sales grew at fast rate than shipments at a rate of 19%, reflecting strong customer demand in a constrained supply...
Finance organisations lag in AI implementation
Most finance organisations have yet to adopt AI, despite optimistic leadership views towards the technology, according to a survey by Gartner. The survey of 130 finance leaders and 91 associates in administrative support functions in June 2023 revealed that 61% of...
Overcoming IoT hurdles could unlock billions for SA
With a projected annual growth rate of 13,28%, the South African Internet of Things (IoT) market is set to reach a staggering $11,32-billion by 2028. This rise is largely credited to the commercial, mining, agriculture, and manufacturing sectors which are already...
Retailers diversify to get a slice of shopping season bonanza
South African retailers are expected to adopt diversification strategies such as adding new product lines and new service offerings to win a bigger share of an expected R60,4-billion in retail spending over November and December. This Black Friday and festive season...
Bare minimum of companies stuck to carbon emission reduction targets
Despite a responsibility to mitigate the crisis with emissions reductions in their operations and supply chains, companies have not made much progress in comprehensively measuring and reducing their emissions over the past year, according to a new study by CO2 AI and...
Global semiconductor market looking up
International Data Corporation (IDC) has upgraded its Semiconductor Market Outlook by calling a bottom and return to growth that accelerates next year. IDC raised its September 2023 revenue outlook from $518,8-billion to $526,5-billion in a new forecast. Revenue...
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Pinnacle adds Huawei POL Hotel Solution
Pinnacle aims to shake up the local hospitality sector with Huawei's POL Hotel solution. Fred Saayman, Pinnacle's Huawei Business Unit Executive notes that smart hotels demand for new services such as 4K HD videos require higher bandwidths plus anywhere, anytime...
Build a first line of defense with Kaspersky Web Traffic Security
In 2017, almost one-in-three1 network users - including corporates - were attacked by web threats. Consequently, it is no surprise that reducing potentially risky online actions of employees remains a challenge for 50% of businesses. To help address this, Kaspersky...
Better city, better life
Cities already account for approximately 70% to 80% of the world's economic growth, and this will only increase as cities continue to grow. In the next 35 years, the population in cities is estimated to expand by an additional 2,5-billion people, almost double the...
Encrypted traffic: making what’s vulnerable more visible
Dealing with encrypted traffic can be complex, costly, and disruptive. The problem escalates immeasurably if you are operating blind to cyber threats, which is basically what businesses are doing without a comprehensive SSL/TLS strategy in place. By Simon McCollough,...
Securing the smart energy revolution in Africa
The potential of the Internet of Things (IOT) to make consumers' lives more convenient is well-documented. By Sherry Zameer, senior vice-president: Internet of Things (IOT) for CISMEA region at Gemalto One area in which it can deliver immediate benefits and...
How SMEs can harness Shadow IT
For many of us, the term 'Shadow IT' instantly evokes images of nasty ghouls lurking suspiciously behind servers and computer screens - waiting for the moment to cause mass cyber destruction. by Brian Timperley, joint-MD of Turrito Networks and Dial a Nerd The true...
Hyland in Content Services Platform magic quadrant
Hyland has been named a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Content Services Platforms. Now in its second year, the report is an evolution of the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Content Management, which had consecutively named Hyland as a leader for seven...
The growing imperative for data science governance
There have been few days this year in which some aspect of client data protection has not featured in international news. By Dr Mark Nasila, chief analytics officer: consumer banking and chief risk officer at First National Bank The size and potentially devastating...
J2 Software launches Home Secure
J2 Software has announced the launch of J2 Home Secure, aimed at protecting home/personal users from online fraud and cyber threats. John Mc Loughlin, CEO of J2 Software, says there is a growing trend in online fraud targeting consumers which includes: invoice fraud,...
DDoS attacks demand different defence strategies
Despite the fact that firewalls, IPS and load balancers are some of the least effective mitigation measures against distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, they remain at the top of the list of security measures that organisations have said they plan to employ...
Snr Control Software Engineer
A well-established engineering, science and construction business is seeking to appoint a Snr Control Software Engineer. The Senior Control Software Engineer plans, implements, modifies, administers and evaluates Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)software and...
Junior Software Developer (Java) (CH1084)
Our client, a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payments solutions, is looking for an Junior Level Java Software Developer to join their team in Stellenbosch. This is a hybrid role.Responsibilities include:The role of Developer is divided into the...
Desktop Support Technician
Role: Responsible for providing first level IT support including desktop, telephony, printer, hardware and general software support thus contributing to our clients staff productivity Key Performance Areas:Providing Desktop hardware and software support...
Senior Software Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: iThemba LABS seeks to appoint a Senior Software Engineer in the control electronics division in Accelerator Technical support. Key Responsibilities: Designing and developing software for control electronics, motion control and monitoring systems and...
Snr Control Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
A well-established engineering, science and construction business is seeking to appoint a Snr Control Software Engineer. The Senior Control Software Engineer plans, implements, modifies, administers and evaluates Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)software and...
Junior Software Developer (Java) (CH1084) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client, a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payments solutions, is looking for an Junior Level Java Software Developer to join their team in Stellenbosch. This is a hybrid role.Responsibilities include:The role of Developer is divided into the...
Desktop Support Technician – Gauteng Parkwood
Role: Responsible for providing first level IT support including desktop, telephony, printer, hardware and general software support thus contributing to our clients staff productivity Key Performance Areas:Providing Desktop hardware and software support...
Senior Software Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Cape Town
Postion Summary: iThemba LABS seeks to appoint a Senior Software Engineer in the control electronics division in Accelerator Technical support. Key Responsibilities: Designing and developing software for control electronics, motion control and monitoring systems and...
Network Engineer
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Intermediate Software Developer (Java) (CH1070)
Our client, a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payments solutions, is looking for an Intermediate Level Java Software Developer to join their team in Stellenbosch. This is a hybrid role.Responsibilities include:The role of Developer is divided into...
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