How to make a career of gaming
South African gaming enthusiasts are keen to turn their passion into a career - but most are unaware of the training and job opportunities available to them. This is one of the findings of a new gaming and esports report from HP. “What is resoundingly clear from the...
Study outlines four possible futures for insurance
By 2040, technological innovation driven by customer centricity could pave the way to greater climate resilience and more personalised offerings by the insurance industry. Alternatively, insurance could become a luxury afforded only to the wealthiest few. These are...
Ethernet switch growth continues strong
The worldwide Ethernet switch market grew revenues 31,5% year over year in the first quarter of 2023 (1Q23) to $10-billion. The total worldwide enterprise and service provider (SP) router market recorded $4,1-billion in revenue in 1Q23, a 14,1% annual increase. These...
Money muling, forged documents top SA fraud risks
The South African fraud landscape has increased significantly over the past three years, with impersonation fraud, money muling and forged documentation being the most significant challenges the Southern African Fraud Prevention Services (SAFPS) have had to deal with....
DBSA comes under ransomware attack
The Development Bank of Southern Africa Limited (DBSA) has confirmed that it was subjected to a ransomware attack by a malicious threat actor on about 21 May 2023. Based on preliminary investigations, the DBSA believes the threat actor to be Akira, a Russian...
Regtech spend surges as AI, ML unlock efficiencies
Spend on regtech by financial institutions and other industries will increase by 124% between 2023 and 2028 globally, from $83-billion in 2023, according to a new study from Juniper Research. Increasingly complex regulatory requirements are driving corporates to adopt...
These were the major initial vectors of ransomware attacks in 2022
A new Kaspersky report has showed that the majority of ransomware attacks in 2022 started with exploitation of public-facing applications, data from compromised user accounts and malicious emails. According to the IT Security Economics report, more than 40% of...
New Tatooine-like multi-planetary system identified
An international team of astronomers has announced the second-ever discovery of a multiplanetary circumbinary system. Circumbinary systems contain planets that orbit around two stars in the centre instead of just one, like in our Solar System. Circumbinary planets...
Telkom results a mixed bag
Loadshedding, constrained consumer spending and dynamic competition, against the backdrop of a sluggish economy with persistent inflationary pressures, have weighed on Telkom's annual results for the year ended 31 March 2023. As it transitions to next-generation...
ESG an emerging focus for human resources
The latest report from the International Bar Association Global Employment Institute (IBA GEI) states that employers and governments across the world are paying greater attention to sustainability and the promotion of ethical business. Based on data from lawyers in 55...
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If there's one industry we should be most concerned about when it comes to cyber criminals and security, it's the one that looks after our money. "The financial services industry is under continual threat from cyber crooks, and the methods they use to try and...
ContinuityMauritius opens new facility
ContinuityMauritius, which has been delivering business continuity services to the island of Mauritius for the past decadehas inaugurated a new improved and larger recovery facility. The new ContinuityMauritius recovery facility is housed in the Birger Technology...
The outlook for ICT in 2018
Jarryd Chatz, CEO at BitCo, offers his predictions on where ICT is heading in 2018. The ICT sector evolves at a rapid pace which a few other industries can mimic - it is, without a doubt, difficult to quantify all the ways in which technology has impacted our lives....
5G could ignite smart city development
Looking for real estate investment opportunities around the world? The secret is to think "smart". The term "smart city" is coming up more and more frequently in real estate and investment circles. Cities either claim to be or are aspiring to be smart. Although there...
Tech enthusiast makes maths fun
A mobile phone app developed by a University of KwaZulu-Natal Computer Science student is set to make high-quality maths education free and accessible to students from various socio-economic backgrounds. Open Omnia is a web-based programme which aims to assist...
Lenovo makes Corporate Knights list
Lenovo has been recognised as a top company on the Corporate Knights' Global 100 list. The list recognises the top 100 companies across the world from a pool of nearly 6,000 publicly listed companies and evaluates them on up to 17 environmental, social and governance...
WASPA commits to more of the same
The self-regulating watchdog for South Africa's mobile content and applications industry, the Wireless Application Service Providers' Association (WASPA), has recommitted itself to another year of looking out for cellular consumers. This is good news for beleaguered...
IDC recognizes SAP for enterprise marketing clouds
SAP has been named a major player in the IDC MarketScape report "Worldwide Artificial Intelligence in Enterprise Marketing Clouds 2017 Vendor Assessment." According to IDC MarketScape, the SAP Hybris Marketing Cloud solution provides customers with an opportunity to...
Kaspersky revenues grow 8%
Kaspersky Lab grew sustainably in 2017 and increased its global unaudited IFRS revenue by 8%, to a total $698-million. While the second half of 2017 was challenging for the company due to geopolitical turmoil and unfounded allegations, its customers and partners keep...
Enterprise trends to expect in 2018
Pieter Bensch, executive vice-president: Africa & Middle East at Sage, recommends that enterprises not be distracted by cool gadgets. The real technology innovation is happening in software architecture. African Businesses should not be fooled into thinking that...
Senior BI Developer (JHB Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of Data-driven, Efficient & Cost-effective Tech Solutions in Joburg seeks the expertise of a Senior BI Developer whose core role will entail data modeling, dashboard creation, and using your analytical skills to provide valuable...
Business Analyst Logistics Solutions
Business Analyst Logistics SolutionsArea: Germiston, GautengSalary: R40000 p/mPurpose of the position: Provide distribution solutions as required by business to achieve its goals. Duties: Conduct costings, logistics solutions, data preparation and monitoring on...
Senior Network Technician (Wits ThirdStream)
Main purpose of the job:Support, implement and maintain all network related activities such as troubleshooting hardware, software and LAN related problemsAdditionally, they will support the company network and be an integral part of new network cabling installations...
Project Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg
We are looking for a skilled Project Manager within the IT/ Tech space to join our client. This will be for an initial 6-month engagement based in Pietermaritzburg. You'll be leading innovative projects, drive results, and make an impact in a fast-paced environment.If...
Senior Angular & PHP Developer at M&M Consulting – Gauteng Woodmead
Description We are looking for a talented and versatile, can-do-it-all Senior Angular and PHP Developer to join our team. You will be responsible for building, co-ordinating and managing many websites. You must be profound in understanding integration between front...
Senior PHP Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A rapidly growing Digital Marketing Powerhouse seeks a driven & passionate coder to be its next Mid-Level Web Developer to form an integral part of its ambitious team where you will take responsibility of the development and maintenance of our bespoke...
Senior BI Developer (JHB Hybrid) – Gauteng Rosebank
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of Data-driven, Efficient & Cost-effective Tech Solutions in Joburg seeks the expertise of a Senior BI Developer whose core role will entail data modeling, dashboard creation, and using your analytical skills to provide valuable...
Business Analyst Logistics Solutions – Gauteng Germiston
Business Analyst Logistics SolutionsArea: Germiston, GautengSalary: R40000 p/mPurpose of the position: Provide distribution solutions as required by business to achieve its goals. Duties: Conduct costings, logistics solutions, data preparation and monitoring on...
Senior Network Technician (Wits ThirdStream) – Gauteng Parktown
Main purpose of the job:Support, implement and maintain all network related activities such as troubleshooting hardware, software and LAN related problemsAdditionally, they will support the company network and be an integral part of new network cabling installations...
Junior Developer at Adapt IT
Introduction The purpose of this role is to build code, test and implementation as specified within the project plan and accordance with the defined business needs. We are looking for a motivated individual that is looking to grow their career and having loads of...
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