Decentralised networks come to the fore
Leading global enterprises face mounting risks as cyber threats escalate, prompting an urgent shift towards decentralised physical infrastructure networks (DePINs) to safeguard critical infrastructure, according to new findings from Naoris Protocol. A global survey of...
US, China dominate robotics VC landscape
The global robotics venture capital (VC) funding landscape has seen cyclical investment patterns between 2018 and 2024, with the US and China emerging as dominant forces. Together, these markets accounted for approximately 75% of global VC funding in robotics,...
Seismic shift needed in education system
A "seismic shift" in the education system is required to break the cycle of poverty and inequality in South Africa. This is according to says Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) chief executive Tracey Webster, who says: "South Africa is well aware of the issues that...
Organisations face greater risks
A worrying immaturity of ERM processes and a lack of understanding by executives and boards of the strategic value of an effective risk oversight process is emerging. At the same time, a new report shows a significant increase in the level and complexity of risks...
Cost of a data breach hits an all-time high
Despite considerable investments in security technology, data breaches continue affecting companies across the globe and causing them more financial damage than ever. According to data presented by AltIndex.com, the average data breach cost has jumped by nearly $600...
Consumers want their data to be treated with more care
Consumers reveal how they expect their personal data to be shared and secured - and companies should take note that they want a more trustworthy digital experiences. An Axway survey found that, while more than 60% of Americans feel open banking is positive and 62%...
2024 security trends focus on GenAI, CISO role
The top cybersecurity trends set to shape global enterprise in 2024 include generative AI (GenAI), boardroom discussion, sovereign cloud, vendor strategy, and insights on hiring. This is according to Margareta Petrovic, global managing partner: risk and cybersecurity...
President Ntuli confirmed as MD of HPE SA
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) today confirmed that President Ntuli has been appointed to the role of board member and MD for South Africa with immediate effect. The previous MD, Sandile Dube, has left the company to join Equinix as the MD for South Africa. Ntuli...
How El Niño is shaping up
Not all El Niño events are created equal - their impacts vary widely, and satellites like the US-European Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich help anticipate those impacts on a global scale by tracking changes in sea surface height in the Pacific Ocean. Water expands as it...
Sandile Dube is new Equinix MD in SA
Sandile Dube has been appointed as MD: South Africa of digital infrastructure company Equinix, which is currently building a $160-million data centre in Johannesburg. One of Dube's key roles will be to work closely with both local businesses and multinational...
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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...
Future proofing TVET colleges for a changing world
In the face of the fourth industrial revolution and quickly evovling technology, unless South African TVET colleges develop a technology plan, they will be irrelevant. These challenging words were delivered by Myles Thies, director of digital learning services at...
Bridge the innovation to execution gap
The unpredictability and pace of change means organisations can't wait for certainties before committing to new ideas. Yet a new report from Cass Business School and VMware revealed exactly that. By Antonio Oriol Barat, head of cloud IT infrastructure services at...
Dell EMC launches PowerEdge MX
Dell EMC is launching Dell EMC PowerEdge MX, the industry's newest high-performance, modular infrastructure, designed to support a wide variety of traditional and emerging data centre workloads. PowerEdge MX offers the first modular infrastructure architecture...
How to benefit from Employment Tax Incentive
While there is no certainty regarding the proposed five-year extension on the Employment Tax Incentive (ETI) programme (as directed by the 2018 Draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill), companies will benefit financially from implementing ETI. CRS Technologies offers the...
Vodacom’s Mum and Baby platform open to all SA moms
Vodacom's Mum and Baby platform, which provides free health information and videos to aid parents and guardians as they deal with pre and post pregnancy, will now be made available to non-Vodacom users. Launched in March 2017 under the Vodacom Siyakha umbrella, the...
Senior Developer
Are you a code wizard with a passion for innovation and leadership? We're looking for a Senior Developer to design, build, and lead cutting-edge solutions that drive our success. If you excel at solving complex challenges, mentoring team members, and delivering...
Cybersecurity Specialist (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Mowbray
ENVIRONMENT:A reputable Financial Services Group seeks the technical expertise of a Cybersecurity Specialist with at least 5-10 years' experience in a technical hands-on administrative or engineering role responsible for Cybersecurity toolsets. Your role will include...
.Net Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
Are you a seasoned .NET Developer looking for your next challenge? We're looking for a talented and motivated .NET Developer to join our growing team. As the .NET Developer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing high-quality software solutions that...
Senior Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Are you a code wizard with a passion for innovation and leadership? We're looking for a Senior Developer to design, build, and lead cutting-edge solutions that drive our success. If you excel at solving complex challenges, mentoring team members, and delivering...
IT Administrator (Contract to Perm)
A large national legal firm based in Brooklyn, is seeking an IT Administrator to start immediately, initially for a 3 month contract with a possible permanent opportunity until the appointment process is finalised.We would like to hear from you if you have excellent...
PHP Developer at QES
Currently sourcing for a PHP Developer with Rust Skills to join our client on a permanent basis (Cape Town South) Are you a PHP/Rust Developer looking for a fantastic opportunity at a company that takes extra special care of their team and allows you to architect and...
SAP Basis Consultant (Senior) 1068
SAP Basis Consultant ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:- SAP Technical Skills - SAP Basis skills (>8 years)- PaaS and IaaS knowledge- Cloud IaaS knowledge i.e. Manging SAP on Azure; AWS- SAP HANA Database knowledge- SAP Oracle Database knowledge- SuSe Linux Operating...
Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Fourways
We are looking for an Intermediate Full Stack Developer with a solid foundation in Microsoft technologies, including C#,ASP.NET SQL Server, and preferably Blazor. The ideal candidate will have at least 2-3 years of hands-on experience in developing scalable and robust...
Technical Lead – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Can You Be the Captain of Our Tech Ship? We need a Technical Lead to steer our team through complex projects and deliver exceptional results. If you thrive on solving tough problems, mentoring developers, and building scalable solutions, apply now and let's chart a...
Systems Analyst – Gauteng Parkwood
Business Systems Analyst / Systems AnalystAccelerate your career with cutting-edge fintech solutions!Up to R880,000 per annumJoin a dynamic team committed to innovation and excellence in the Telco and IT industry. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your expertise...
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