SA users tread a minefield of security, privacy threats
South African users experienced more than 32-million cybersecurity threats in 2024, according to new research from NordVPN. The study finds that Internet users should be careful when clicking links that appear to have been sent by big tech companies as there’s a good...
Hybrid working companies more optimistic about growth
Businesses operating in the hybrid model have reported that they are significantly more optimistic about growth in the year ahead than more traditionally focused businesses that require their teams to commute daily. These companies also recognise that hybrid working...
Hybrid working creates operational challenges
It's vital for companies to adopt always-on endpoint management to cater for increasingly dispersed global workforces, according to a new HP Inc study, conducted by Forrester Consulting. A massive 72% of companies surveyed currently have a hybrid working model, with...
Surge in DDoS attacks
Cybercriminals launched approximately 7,9-million distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks in the first half of 2023, representing a 31% year-over-year increase. This is according to the DDoS Threat Intelligence Report from NetScout Systems. Global events like the...
Sandile Dube to leave HPE
Sandile Dube is to leave HP Enterprise (HPE) South Africa, having led the organisation for the last three years. It is believed that President Ntuli, the former country manager of HPE South Africa, will return from a UK-based position to take up the reins. Prior to...
Economic evaluation crucial for NHI success
The University of Cape Town's (UCT) Professor Edina Sinanovic - who has done numerous cost-effectiveness studies on alternative, preventative and diagnostic treatment and healthcare interventions - has highlighted the importance of economic evaluation in ensuring the...
Call for project management skills, but few are ready
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and other technologies have the potential to automate work activities that absorb 60% to 70% of employees' time today, according to McKinsey. But tools cannot automate interpersonal skills, the invaluable and very necessary...
AMD unveils purpose-built FPGA-based accelerator for trading
AMD has announced the AMD Alveo UL3524 accelerator card, a new fintech accelerator designed for ultra-low latency electronic trading applications. Already deployed by leading trading firms and enabling multiple solution partner offerings, the Alveo UL3524 provides...
Kaspersky seeks students for Secur’IT Cup 2023
Registration is now open for the sixth edition of Kaspersky's international Secur'IT Cup aimed at young cybersecurity researchers keen on tackling the security issues posed by modern technologies. Participants can enter the contest both as teams or as individuals. The...
AI could solve critical challenges, improve our economy
Kathy Gibson reports – The launch of ChatGPT less than one year ago marked a significant milestone in the world – sparking enthusiasm and opening our eyes to the opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI) can offer. This is the word from Maurice Radebe, head and...
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SA a breeding ground for cyber attacks
As markets in fast growing economies race to join the digital revolution they are fast being hijacked by cybercriminals, who are preying on security vulnerabilities in some fledgling IT environments. By Keith Matthews, country manager: South Africa at Orange Business...
Data fuels the intelligent enterprise of the future
The speed of digitalisation has left organisations pondering whether their current solutions can keep up with their existing business requirements, let alone give the organisation a platform upon which to innovate. By Drushen Naidoo, senior value advisor: financial...
Tailored change management takes Agile further
Agile is being picked up in software development but also other parts of the organisation, such as marketing, finance, and other divisions. This is according to Scott Ambler and Mark Lines, world authorities on agile development, at IndigoCube's Business Agility event...
South Africans spot opportunities in US
The First National Bank (FNB) estate agent survey for the first quarter of 2018, South Africans selling their homes for the purposes of emigration has grown from 2% in 2008 to 7,4% of total selling by the fourth quarter 2017 survey, and has remained at that figure for...
Measure the return on customer experience
Local customer experience (CX) platform developer and provider inQuba today announced the launch of its Journey Analytics solution. Journey Analytics provides a means to map out the actual journey customers take when engaging their providers, and allows companies to...
Mobile-only engagement disrupts insurance
When it comes to the insurance sector, it is mobile-only as insurance brands grapple with disruption from lighter, more agile technology rich cloud insurance products, says Ryan Barlow, chief technology officer of e4. "It is no longer just mobile-first, thanks to the...
Obsidian, HashiCorp partner on data centre architecture
Open Source technology and services specialist Obsidian Systems has become an official HashiCorp partner and will provide the South African market with access to next generation data centre management solutions. HashiCorp was established in 2012 to revolutionise data...
Need for clear remuneration policy
The increase in industrial action over the past two years has heavily stressed the need for a well-defined and well-understood remuneration policy in the event of a strike. According to the Department of Labour's Industrial Action report, workers involved in strike...
Making digital a reality for our customers
The discussions around digital transformation goes on, but as the concept matures, so does our understanding of the practical barriers and challenges facing companies everywhere. By Brad Pulford, Channel Lead, Dell EMC South Africa Transforming in this new age is not...
Who’s who at Dell EMC Partner Summit?
The partners who are making the Dell EMC Partner Summit in Cape Town possible are: Axiz is an African company invested in the future of the African Information and Technology Age. Our main focus to build EcoSystems to simplify the way our customers interact with our...
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Parvana Responsibilities: Deliver code that is functional, understandable, maintainable and testable. Work closely with analysts, documenters and testers. Automated testing of features developed. Deliver technical documentation as and when required. Act as a mentor to...
Firmware Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Our global client who produce cutting edge security products is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join their team. You would be joining as a firmware engineer where you will get to work with the teams in a Scaled Agile environment. The primary focus of this role is...
Senior DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to design and implement strategies that streamline software development and delivery processes. Key Requirements Minimum 5 years or more of work experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar software engineering...
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Based East Rand. Join large manufacturing, wholesale & retail Group that supplies the local SA market as well as selected African and European markets. In addition to multiple sales & wholesale Branches around South Africa there are many retail outlets where...
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Based East Rand. Join large manufacturing, wholesale & retail Group that supplies the local SA market as well as selected African and European markets. In addition to multiple sales & wholesale Branches around South Africa there are many retail outlets where...
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Our client is looking for a skilled Front-End Developer for a hybrid position based in Johannesburg. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]ReactVuejsJavaScriptBootstrap/Tailwind CSSResponsive Design and Mobile first DevelopmentShould...
Front – End Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is looking for a skilled Front-End Developer for a hybrid position based in Johannesburg. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]ReactVuejsJavaScriptBootstrap/Tailwind CSSResponsive Design and Mobile first DevelopmentShould...
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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...
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My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a PHP / Rust Developer to join them on a permanent basis. IT / Finance Responsibilities Build efficient, testable, and reusable Rust modulesSolve complex performance problems and architectural challengesEnsure code...
PHP Developer at QES – Western Cape Claremont
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