Attack as a service trend targets SMEs
The dark web is rife with listings offering to target SMEs - especially law and accounting firms - by exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities, selling stolen credentials and performing ransomware as a service (RaaS) attacks. This is according to a recent investigation by...
Free file conversion tools carry malware risks
In the first 10 months of 2024, Kaspersky detected and blocked 111-million web-based threats across Africa. Web-based threats encompass a broad range of cyber risks that may trigger harmful events or actions via the Internet. According to Kaspersky experts, one such...
Poorest countries forced to pay more for capital
New analysis from The ONE Campaign shows that the combination of rising interest rates and lack of sufficient affordable capital from the World Bank is increasing economic pressures on vulnerable countries already at high risk of debt distress. ONE's research shows...
Poor consumer demand drives Southern Africa PC market down
Southern Africa's personal computing device (PCD) market, which is made up of desktops, notebooks, workstations, and tablets, declined 21,4% year on year in the first half of 2023, according to the industry analysis by International Data Corporation (IDC). The newly...
People forget security risks when using tech to unwind
While people relax by watching TV, listening to music, and streaming TV shows or other videos online, they often don't consider the cybersecurity risks. A survey performed by Cint and commissioned by cybersecurity company NordVPN shows that 96% of people turn to...
Users at risk after Duolingo leak
Following the recent news on hackers obtaining data of almost 3 million Duolingo users, Surfshark data shows that the Duolingo data leak primarily impacted the US, with nearly 1-million accounts compromised. Key insights from the Surfshark study are: * 2,68-million...
Gartner identifies compliance function trends
Compliance leaders are facing pressure to make the most of existing resources despite economic challenges and increased workload volume and complexity, according to Gartner. To face these challenges, leaders must address three crucial compliance function trends this...
Supply chain analytics market to reach $22,46bn by 2030
The global supply chain analytics market size is projected to reach $22,46-billion by 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. The market is anticipated to register a CAGR of 17,8% from 2023 to 2030. Supply chain analytics (SCA) is becoming popular as...
Global hardcopy peripherals shipments decrease
Worldwide shipments of hardcopy peripherals declined 11,7% year over year to 19.5 million units in the second quarter of 2023 (2Q23). Shipment value also contracted 0,9% year over year during the quarter to $9.5 billion, according to new data from the International...
Countdown to Fak’ugesi festival begins
The countdown has begun for the 10th edition of the Fak'ugesi African Digital Innovation Festival, where the worlds of technology and creativity unite to shape a brighter future for Africa's digital landscape. With this year's theme, "More Flow", this landmark event...
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The Dell EMC Forum: helping South Africa realise our digital future
It’s time for South African businesses and institutions to realise their digital future. They know this and are eager to do so, which is why they converged on the Sandton Convention Centre for the 2018 Dell EMC Africa Forum. The event attracted companies both large...
Fujitsu adds deep learning to workstations, servers
Fujitsu accelerates the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning (DL) with the global availability of ultra-high performance Celsius workstations and Primergy server solutions which harness the latest visual computing platforms from nVidia. In...
Domain Driven Design in a nutshell at DevConf 2018
Developers today should be more than developers - they are business problem solvers, and as such they need to change their models and focus on communication and their ability to learn. This is according to German trainer, coach and software developer Marco Heimeshoff,...
SAPA opts for limited voluntary deductions
In reviewing the South African Reserve Bank's (SARB) and the National Treasury's joint consultation paper for regulatory proposals on payroll deductions, Arlene Leggat, an executive of the South African Payroll Association (SAPA) has suggested that limiting voluntary...
Datacentrix builds local HPE NonStop capacity
In its role as the first and only channel supplier of the Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) NonStop solution locally, Datacentrix is cementing its dedication to this position by providing greater support to customers, as well as bolstering the South African non-stop...
Blue Turtle Technologies is Redgate Software Master Reseller
Blue Turtle Technologies is pleased to announce that it has been appointed as a master reseller for Redgate Software. The appointment will offer customers within the local market access to a host of database development and deployment tools for SQL Server, .NET and...
Acer unveils Chromebook Tab 10,
Acer today launched the first education tablet running Chrome OS, the Acer Chromebook Tab 10 (D651N). The new Acer Chromebook Tab 10 is designed for Acer's education customers and will be used in classrooms to expand and enhance student learning by bringing the speed,...
Voice communications take a new direction
Eliminating expensive physical infrastructure, enabling a work-from-anywhere environment and improving customer service are all benefits of the transition to the cloud. By Peter Flischman, head of business development at Contineo Virtual Communications We live in a...
Fortinet names SADC Regional Partners of the Year
Fortinet has announced the winners of its 2017 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Regional Partners of the Year. The awards recognised the accomplishments of Fortinet's growing partner community in the region. Paul Williams, country manager: southern Africa...
Siemens contributes to African skills
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is having a disruptive effect on economies and the development of digital skills is vital. There is an opportunity, especially in Africa, to embrace new and exponential technologies combined with human talent to accelerate...
Oracle Database Administrator – Remote Remote
The Database Administrator's role is to design, support, monitor, maintain, and performance tune production databases while ensuring high levels of data availability. This individual is also responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing database policies...
Senior Back-End Developer (PHP, Oracle PL/SQL) (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:BUILD robust features and satisfy complex requirements in the Programming sphere as the next Senior Back-End Developer sought by an innovative LegalTech company. Your role will include designing, implementing, documenting, and testing new features. You...
PLC Programmer
Well established Automotive company based in Pretoria are seeking a qualified and experience applicant to join their dynamic teamJob Purpose:The PLC Programmer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)...
C# Developer (Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a world-leading CPaaS provider, revolutionizing business messaging to create more human connections. With head offices in Cape Town, they have experienced remarkable growth over the past year and are now looking for top-tier developers to...
Senior Back-End Developer (PHP, Oracle PL/SQL) (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:BUILD robust features and satisfy complex requirements in the Programming sphere as the next Senior Back-End Developer sought by an innovative LegalTech company. Your role will include designing, implementing, documenting, and testing new features. You...
PLC Programmer – Gauteng Arcadia
Well established Automotive company based in Pretoria are seeking a qualified and experience applicant to join their dynamic teamJob Purpose:The PLC Programmer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)...
C# Developer (Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a world-leading CPaaS provider, revolutionizing business messaging to create more human connections. With head offices in Cape Town, they have experienced remarkable growth over the past year and are now looking for top-tier developers to...
Senior Full Stack Developer (React, PHP, Oracle) (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the remote team of an innovative LegalTech company seeking the coding expertise of a Senior Full Stack Developer. You will help build robust features and satisfy complex requirements in the Programming sphere. As a team member, your duties will...
Java Developer
Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise Wide Risk Management Framework and Absa Policies and Policy Standards. Understand and manage risks and risk events (incidents) relevant to the role....
Intermediate Full Stack Developer (Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:Our partner is a globally acknowledged business consulting firm with expertise in enterprise resource planning, corporate performance management, business intelligence, financial and costing principles, shared services, and employee performance management....
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