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...
Datatec expects earnings to rise
In its trading statement for the six months ended 31 August 2023, Datatec reports good demand for its technology solutions and services across the world. The group's operations remain well-positioned to service customers in their respective markets as it actively...
Google still the world’s most valuable media brand
As one of the Big Five tech companies, Google has had a major impact on the media industry reshaping the news landscape, transforming the music industry, revolutionising video consumption, and ranked as the world's biggest media brand for three years. And, according...
Mounting challenges in the battle against financial crime
South Africa is grappling with a formidable array of financial and banking crimes spanning contact crimes, digital offenses, application fraud, and card fraud - criminal activities that cast a very long shadow over the nation's economy, society, and governance. With...
‘Costly confidence’ sees scam victims pay the price
Over-confidence is leaving consumers in the CEMEA region (Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa) at risk of becoming victims of fraud, according to Visa's latest Stay Secure study. Research across 17 countries revealed a disconnect between consumers'...
Consumers spend 10% more on mobile apps
The global app industry has grown tremendously over the years as people spend more on mobile apps than ever. In 2023, consumers worldwide are expected to spend $236-billion on paid apps and in-app purchases and make 262 billion downloads, the highest figures in the...
How SA’s teachers could change the education narrative
World Teachers Day is celebrated tomorrow (5 October) and pays homage to the teachers who have made a difference - and continue to make a difference - in the lives of many learners and communities. But while the teaching profession is globally regarded as a selfless...
Zenex Foundation tackles SA’s dire literacy problem head-on
Looking to address South Africa's literacy crisis, The Zenex Foundation has launched the Ulwazi Lwethu African Language Reading Materials portal which hosts African language readers and storybooks with the aim of enhancing mother-tongue reading skills. The dire state...
Kidnapping concerns grow
Ordinary South Africans are increasingly becoming vulnerable to kidnapping with the latest police crime statistics revealing an alarming 8,6% increase in reported kidnapping cases compared to last year - and with 3 854 cases reported in the three months between April...
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Bitco debuts on-premises firewall
National telecommunications service provider BitCo has launched its BitCo Secure product offering. The BitCo Secure On-Premises Firewall is a next-generation firewall service which offers robust network protection against web-based threats through unified threat...
Get your software testing ducks in a row
One of the most significant and common issues I've noticed with recent test automation projects is environment preparation - or rather lack thereof. By Mario Matthee, head: SQA architecture and R&D at DVT Too many companies seem to want to jump into test...
Single inbox offers benefits for SMEs
Making the switch to VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) enables small and medium-sized (SME) business owners to realise a host of additional benefits from their new IP-based voice and data communications system, of which cost savings is just one. "Lower...
Epson signs up Intellistor for LabelWorks
Epson has announced that Intellistor will be the sole and official distributor for its LabelWorks range of label printers and consumables. Based in Midrand Johannesburg, Intellistor is a value-added importer and distributor of specialised products and services in...
Employers warned against promotion with improper training
Investing in human capital is necessary to adequately prepare the South African workforce for promotional positions and to fast-track business growth. Yet, according to a 2017 World Economic Forum (WEF) Report titled: The Future of Jobs and Skills in Africa;...
Goal! back of the botnet
By Keiron Shepherd, senior security specialit at F5 Networks, discusses why advanced application security is a match for today's sophisticated cyber-attacks. Hackers across EMEA are warming up for the FIFA World Cup. As all eyes turn to the pitch, they'll be booting...
AYO confirms 30% stake in BTSA
AYO Technology Solutions has confirmed its acquisition of 30% of shares in British Telecommunications South Africa (BTSA). AYO acquired the stake in BTSA from African Equity Empowerment Investments (AEEI). Kevin Hardy, CEO of AYO, comments: "The strategic relationship...
Troye wins Citrix Partner of the Year Award
Troye has won the Citrix SD WAN Partner of the Year 2017 award for the most number of NetScaler SD WAN deals closed on new logos. The annual awards recognise categories such as Partner of the Year, by segment, product and area, as well as other specialty awards....
GreenTest launches in SA
Food safety company Alvarita has launched the world's first portable nitrate and radiation detector in South Africa. GreenTest is a compact, award-wining, device that tests nitrate levels in fruit, vegetables, meat, and water, helping people to quantify their daily...
Four Colour Print invests in Xerox Versant 3100
Commercial print company Four Colour Print has expanded its digital printing capabilities with aart Xerox Versant 3100 press from Bytes Document Solutions' (BDS) authorised service partner XBC-IT. The Versant 3100 is a versatile and highly automated four-colour dry...
Software Engineer – Gauteng Houghton Estate
JOB TITLE:SOFTWARE ENGINEER (FIXED-TERM CONTRACT)ICT APPLICATIONS AND OPERATIONS DEPARTMENTPurpose of the Job:To design, develop, test, and deploy software applications that meet the needs of the business. To work with other developers and business stakeholders to...
Business Intelligence Manager
Business Intelligence Manager - ITCenturion, Pretoria | Hybrid Work ModelPermanentSalary negotiable Lead the data transformation revolution in a dynamic, innovative environment! Is this you?You're a BI professional who transforms data into actionable insights. With a...
Business Intelligence Manager – Gauteng Centurion
Business Intelligence Manager - ITCenturion, Pretoria | Hybrid Work ModelPermanentSalary negotiable Lead the data transformation revolution in a dynamic, innovative environment! Is this you?You're a BI professional who transforms data into actionable insights. With a...
Senior Delphi Developer
Join our client within the Financial Services / Wealth Management industry as they are expanding their technical team. As a Senior Developer partnering with internal Stakeholders such as Business Analysts, Project Teams, Product Managers and other Developers, you will...
Senior Delphi Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
Join our client within the Financial Services / Wealth Management industry as they are expanding their technical team. As a Senior Developer partnering with internal Stakeholders such as Business Analysts, Project Teams, Product Managers and other Developers, you will...
Software Engineer
Exciting opportunity for a Full Stack Software Engineer to join a very dynamic and exciting opportunity, developing innovative and large systems within the financial and trading sector. It is a key role within the Company which includes the building of a digital...
Software Support Engineer
As a Software Support Engineer, the role is responsible for the support and maintenance of company software systems which are currently in production, as well as provisioning of new software systems. 95% of the role is Azure. Key Requirements AZ-104 certification and...
Software Engineer – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Exciting opportunity for a Full Stack Software Engineer to join a very dynamic and exciting opportunity, developing innovative and large systems within the financial and trading sector. It is a key role within the Company which includes the building of a digital...
Software Support Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region
As a Software Support Engineer, the role is responsible for the support and maintenance of company software systems which are currently in production, as well as provisioning of new software systems. 95% of the role is Azure. Key Requirements AZ-104 certification and...
Software Developer II
Software DeveloperSoftware Developer II - 12 Month ContractRequirements:Realise the detailed design through programming and configuration.Provide guidance and mentoring to other software developers. Desired Skills: Software Developer Information Technology Learn...
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