AI-enhanced cyberthreats top list of emerging risks
Artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced malicious attacks are the top emerging risk for enterprises in the third quarter of 2024, according to Gartner – for the third consecutive quarter. IT vendor criticality and an unsettled regulatory and legal environment are new,...
Don’t forget to vote in the Channelwise Awards
It’s that time of year again, when South Africa’s IT reseller partners get to voice their opinion and vote for the vendors and distributors they most enjoy working with. With voting set to close on 8 November, reseller partners are urged to get their votes in now. The...
Ransomware drives professionalisation of cybercrime
The success of ransomware gangs has spurred a significant trend of professionalisation amongst cyber criminals where different groups develop specialised services to offer one another, according to a new report from WithSecure (formerly known as F-Secure Business)....
Major gangs’ shutdown impacted ransomware trends for 2023
Ransomware has been making headlines for the past several years. In their quest for profit, attackers have targeted almost every type of organisation, from healthcare and educational institutions to service providers and industrial enterprises, affecting nearly every...
Digital prepaid card usage to surge
The value of digital prepaid card transactions will exceed $3,98-trillion globally by 2028, up from $528,7--billion in 2023. A Juniper research study found that, by 2028, the value of digital prepaid card transactions will represent just under 60% of total prepaid...
Modest global growth for hardcopy peripherals
Worldwide shipments of hardcopy peripherals grew 2,2% year over year to 22,8-million units in the first quarter of 2023 (1Q23). Shipment value also expanded 14% year over year during the quarter to $11-billion, according to new data from the International Data...
Shanghai ranked as smartest city
A new study from Juniper Research has found that Shanghai is the leading smart city in 2023; ranked first for the second year in a row. The top five smart cities, as ranked by Juniper Research, are Shanghai, New York, Toronto, Seoul and Shenzhen. Juniper Research's...
BRICS skills Olympics applications open
The SA BRICS Business Council is looking for South Africa's best up-and-coming tech gurus to represent the country in the BRICS Future Skills Challenge. This year's future skills Olympics will help solve problems that BRICS (South Africa, Brazil, Russia, India and...
Aon warns of ‘invisible’ cyber risks to global energy storage market
Professional services firm, Aon, says that asset owners and operators in the burgeoning battery energy storage system (BESS) market must bolster their cyber resilience as they face emerging cyberthreats. As the energy grid digitalises, Aon's Cyber Security Advisory...
Number of LinkedIn scams on the increase
Half of businesses (56%) experienced at least one LinkedIn scam this year, according to the newest research by NordLayer. The most affected tend to be big companies (65%), requests to connect from an unknown person with a suspicious link in the message is the most...
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Redstor adds archiving-as-a-service
Redstor, an international SaaS specialist, developed in Cape Town with sales and support in Johannesburg and the UK, have added a new archiving service to its data management platform. Redstor's archiving service gives organisations dealing with multiple terabytes of...
Big data to transform cancer care
In the digital age, data are all around us. How these data are captured, formatted and analysed determine if they are pieces of information or kernels of intelligence that give us the power to take meaningful action. The explosion of data in healthcare is creating the...
Connectivity is key
The increased adoption of new and evolving digital technologies will continue to transform the way businesses innovate their operating models, digitise their product and services portfolios and engage with stakeholders, writes Vino Govender, acting chief strategy...
e4 accredited as reseller credit bureau
Software as a service (SaaS) specialist e4 has met the National Credit Regulator (NCR) requirements and is now an accredited reseller credit bureau. This announcement falls in line with the relevant provisions of amended National Credit Act, 2005, which requires any...
It’s time to embrace personalisation
Digitalisation has revolutionised many aspects of modern life - our communication, shopping, banking, entertainment and work. It is a major driver of business competitiveness and innovation - and for many organisations it has become a critical factor in remaining a...
Timing key in cyber incident response
When it comes to responding to a cyber security event, it's all about timing. Responding as quickly as possible is key to minimising the fallout of a cyber attack. However, businesses still make several basic mistakes when these events occur. "Failure to respond...
VMware helps CSPs move to 5G
Today at MWC 2018, VMware showcased how the company's portfolio of offerings are helping communications service providers (CSPs) prepare for the imminent 5G world, where the ability to quickly build and launch new services will be critical for success. CSPs are faced...
Steps to managing GDPR compliance
South African businesses should care as much about the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as they do about the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act. By Obed Lesejane, senior solutions manager: data management at SAS South Africa Even...
SA’s SuperTeachers urged to come forward
The Internet Service Providers' Association of South Africa (ISPA) and the Digital Education Institute (DEI) have issued a joint call for the country's teachers to enter the 2018 ISPA SuperTeacher of the Year Competition. Registration opens on 01 March 2018 and will...
Hisense presents latest smartphones
At MEC 2018, HiSense presented its latest smartphones: the H11 PRO, A2 PRO, H11, H11 Lite and Rock Lite models. All of them are defined by their high-quality design and have made great advances in battery life and the quality of both front and rear cameras. The...
Junior Business Analyst
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic management consulting firm specializing in the investment management industry is looking for a driven Junior Business Analyst to join their team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate with BCom or BSc degree ideally in Finance or investments,...
Intern – Desktop Engineer I – Western Cape Cape Town
Kickstart your IT career as a Desktop Engineer Intern, where you'll gain hands-on experience in troubleshooting, system support, and maintaining cutting-edge technology. Work alongside seasoned professionals, learning to resolve technical issues and provide top-notch...
Junior Business Analyst – Western Cape Bellville
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic management consulting firm specializing in the investment management industry is looking for a driven Junior Business Analyst to join their team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate with BCom or BSc degree ideally in Finance or investments,...
Desktop Support Engineer
Become a vital part of our tech-savvy team as a Senior Desktop Support Engineer! You'll lead troubleshooting efforts, provide expert-level support, and ensure seamless IT operations across the organization. Bring your advanced problem-solving skills to tackle complex...
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Our client is a leading provider of technical support, VoIP telephony, internet services, virtual desktops, and home automation solutions. They pride themselves on delivering exceptional service to their clients with a focus on quality, efficiency, and innovation....
Database Administrator (SQL, Windows, Linux, NoSQL) (JHB)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic FinTech company, specializing in eCommerce, is seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) who is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of database systems. This includes ensuring data confidentiality, integrity,...
Desktop Support Engineer – Gauteng Gauteng
Become a vital part of our tech-savvy team as a Senior Desktop Support Engineer! You'll lead troubleshooting efforts, provide expert-level support, and ensure seamless IT operations across the organization. Bring your advanced problem-solving skills to tackle complex...
Desktop Technician – Limpopo Limpopo
Our client is a leading provider of technical support, VoIP telephony, internet services, virtual desktops, and home automation solutions. They pride themselves on delivering exceptional service to their clients with a focus on quality, efficiency, and innovation....
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About our client: This award winning software company has offices in the US, UK and South Africa. You will join a talented team of curious, creative and driven individuals who are dedicated to empowering organisations to overcome various business challenges using...
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