SA’s bright young scientists head for the global stage
Four exceptional young innovators from Mthatha, Cape Town and Kimberley are set to travel to China to compete in this year’s Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition (BYSCC) after impressing at the Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF). Samiya Waza, a Grade 12...
One in four companies hit by APTs
According to the latest Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response (MDR) analyst report, advanced persistent threats (APTs) have been detected in 25% of companies, accounting for over 43% of all high-severity incidents. This marks a staggering 74% increase compared to...
Slow consumer device sales hold back US distis
IT distributor revenue declined 9.6% year over year to $19.6 billion in the third quarter of 2023, according to the IDC North America Distribution Tracker (NADT). The decline continues to be led by reduced demand for devices like PCs as consumers respond to higher...
Intel joins MLCommons AI Safety working group
Intel is joining the new MLCommons AI Safety (AIS) working group alongside artificial intelligence (AI) experts from industry and academia. As a founding member, Intel will contribute its expertise and knowledge to help create a flexible platform for benchmarks that...
Few employees are engaged, enthusiastic, energised
Fewer than one-third of employees report they are engaged, enthusiastic and energised by their work, according to Gartner. Gartner defines engagement in three ways: * Employees feeling energised; * Employees finding purpose in their work; and * Employees feeling...
Detection and response tools key as cyber claims surge
Following two years of high but stable loss activity, 2023 has seen a worrying resurgence in ransomware and extortion claims as the cyberthreat landscape continues to evolve, according to a new report from Allianz Commercial. Hackers are increasingly targeting IT and...
Another solid month for take-home pay
For the third consecutive month, the nominal take-home pay among South Africans has shown positive growth on a monthly and annual basis, according to the latest BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI) for September which says conditions in the private sector have...
HR leaders must be ‘everyday bold’ to ensure success
Eighty-three percent of HR leaders say they are expected to do more now compared to three years ago, according to Gartner. The role of HR has expanded greatly since the start of the pandemic - a July 2023 Gartner survey of 287 HR leaders found 70% of HR leaders say...
10 local finalists vie for spot at Startup World Cup
The organisers of the annual Africa Tech Festival - taking place in Cape Town from 14 to 16 November - have announced the Top 10 finalists of the AfricaIgnite Pitch Competition who will battle it out to win the opportunity to represent the African continent in the...
Espionage-ready worming miner uncovered
Kaspersky experts have uncovered a previously unknown, highly sophisticated StripedFly malware with global reach affecting over 1-million victims since at least 2017. Initially acting as a cryptocurrency miner, it turned out to be complex malware with a...
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Travelport expands FCM Kenya partnership
Travel commerce platform Travelport and FCM Travel Solutions (FCM) Kenya have announced an expanded long-term technology partnership. Under the new agreement, FCM Kenya will extend its relationship with Travelport to include the provision of the company's Universal...
New OMEN lineup from HP
HP has unveiled new OMEN hardware and mobile software innovations for gaming enthusiasts. The OMEN Obelisk, the latest addition to the desktop gaming family, will be one of the first systems to carry the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 Series of GPUs, while the OMEN Game Stream...
IRESS opens software design to users
Financial technology business IRESS has announced a new initiative, IRESS Labs, whereby users of its software will be able to input directly into the design and development process and use future functionality in advance of general release. IRESS Labs is now available...
PwC launches OT cybersecurity competency
Worldwide, cyber threats have become increasingly sophisticated and complex. As organisations embrace new technologies without fully understanding the implications these may have on the entire enterprise, they are rendering themselves susceptible to an array of...
Reuters partners with CG Consulting to grow in Africa
Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the world's largest international multimedia news provider. Reaching more than one billion people every day, Reuters provides business, financial, national, and international news. Although best known for its...
Tough leadership role in IT? Sounds like a job for a woman
Women do great things, not by emulating male leaders, but by bringing their own uniquely powerful brand of leadership to the table. For Nereina Naicker, it's this philosophy that has helped her take the tech industry by storm. Too often the corporate world leaves...
Microsoft launches ‘Kaizala Pro’ in South Africa
Microsoft's latest mobile offering, Kaizala Pro, is now commercially available in South Africa. Microsoft Kaizala is a mobile app that improves the way businesses communicate and collaborate. It's designed for large group communication, workflow management, reporting...
Preventing network breaches is vital
South Africa has had its share of high profile security breaches. Cyber criminals have targeted prominent businesses such as Ster Kinekor and Master Deeds in 2017, and most recently, Liberty Holdings earlier this year. With GDPR now in effect, companies with...
Who’s responsible for data security in the cloud?
When moving data into the cloud, organisations should be aware that it is the responsibility of the information owner to ensure that holistic protection and clear visibility is in place, to avoid security breaches. Says Riaan Badenhorst, GM of Kaspersky Lab Africa:...
Changes to the AYO board
AYO Technology has made some changes to its board. Dr Wallace Mgoqi, Dennis George, Sello Rasethaba and Rosemary Mosia have been appointed as independent non-executive directors with immediate effect, while Khalid Abdulla, Walter Madzonga, Telang Ntsasa and Mbuso...
Business Analyst (with experience in Data projects)
BUSINESS ANALYSTA Large Financial Institute in Gauteng has a Contract Vacancy for a Business Analyst.PLEASE NOTE; NO CV'S WILL BE KEPT FOR FUTURE USE. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IN YOU QUALIFY IN ALL ASPECTS.Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems and/...
Solution Architect
We're seeking an experienced Solution Architect to select and implement a group-wide HR platform, including the transition and decommissioning of multiple existing systems.The ideal candidate would need to have previous experience in the implementation of HR...
Junior Full Stack Developer (CDA)
We are seeking a talented and passionate Junior Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions that support our business objectives. You will work...
Software Programmer – Western Cape Century City
Mid-Level BizTalk Developer Job Title: Mid-Level BizTalk DeveloperReports to: Senior BizTalk Developer / IT Manager Responsibilities: Building specific BizTalk, C# and SQL components in accordance with the design specifications as assigned by the Team Leader.Design...
Business Analyst (with experience in Data projects) – Gauteng Johannesburg
BUSINESS ANALYSTA Large Financial Institute in Gauteng has a Contract Vacancy for a Business Analyst.PLEASE NOTE; NO CV'S WILL BE KEPT FOR FUTURE USE. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IN YOU QUALIFY IN ALL ASPECTS.Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems and/...
Solution Architect – Western Cape Cape Town
We're seeking an experienced Solution Architect to select and implement a group-wide HR platform, including the transition and decommissioning of multiple existing systems.The ideal candidate would need to have previous experience in the implementation of HR...
Junior Full Stack Developer (CDA) – Gauteng Bryanston
We are seeking a talented and passionate Junior Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions that support our business objectives. You will work...
Data Analyst
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Lead Developer
We are seeking a talented and experienced Technical Lead Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in architectural design, modern web technologies, API integration, and security best practices. You will lead the development team in...
Solution Architect
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