Planetary defense will be on hand for 2029 asteroid near-miss
30 years ago, on 16 July 1994, astronomers watched in awe as the first of many pieces of the Shoemaker-Levy 9 comet slammed into Jupiter with incredible force. The event sparked intense interest in the field of planetary defence as people asked: "Could we do anything...
Multiple scams target Olympics fans
The first in-person Summer Olympics since the lifting of pandemic restrictions is set to begin on 26 July 2024, attracting millions of sports enthusiasts - and cyberthreats. Kaspersky experts have noted a surge in scamming activity surrounding the event, with...
Easing supply chain catapults campus switch sales
Worldwide Campus Switch sales were up 23% percent year-over-year (YoY) in 3Q 2022 - the highest growth rate in nearly two decades - and surpassing even the rate of recovery after the two prior market downturns in 2008 and 2020, according to a new report by Dell'Oro...
Human-centric work models boost employee performance
Employees who operate in human-centric work models - where they are seen as people, not just resources - are 3,8 times more likely to be high performing, according to a new survey by Gartner. Gartner's global survey of more than 400 employees and leaders focused on...
Top 10 predictions for the future of digital infrastructure
Digital businesses depend on digital infrastructure - compute and data management horsepower, network connectivity, operational support, and management - to power business applications, analytics, and activities. Global research group, IDC, has given its Top 10...
North American businesses double spending on payment fraud prevention
For the second year in a row, merchants have reported rises across the board in numerous key measures that assess the extent to which fraud affects eCommerce. From higher income lost to fraud, to more eCommerce orders being rejected as fraudulent, to increased...
First 5G mine in SA puts safety first
Kathy Gibson reports - Improvements in safety was the main driver for implementing 5G communications in the Phalanndwa Colliery - but this is just the first step in the mine's digitalisation journey. Kgotso Mongalo, GM of Phalanndwa Colliery, says the deployment of 5G...
South Africans are managing credit carefully in tough times
South Africans opened more credit accounts to navigate the pressured economic climate, but lenders kept closer oversight by offering lower loan amounts and limits on revolving facilities to mitigate risk. This trend prevailed across credit cards, non-bank personal...
Low-code development technologies set for rapid growth in 2023
The worldwide market for low-code development technologies is projected to total $26,9-billion in 2023, an increase of 19,6% from 2022, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. A rise in business technologists and a growing number of enterprise-wide...
What 2023 holds in store for industry ecosystems
International Data Corporation (IDC) has announced its Future of Industry Ecosystems predictions for 2023 and beyond. Organisations are looking to expand their industry ecosystems as the next phase of digital transformation, building upon the investments that they...
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Achieve cyber resilience through better cybersecurity
Security should be the enabler of the digital world. The ability to detect, protect, remediate and recover from a cyber threat is critical. Cyber resilience has become an elevated topic of discussion at board level. This has received further attention as a result of...
Top marks for free anti-ransomware tool
Businesses of all sizes have been forced to sit up and take notice as the WannaCry ransomware struck across the globe in May 2017. This virulent new strain of malware has hit hundreds of thousands of organisations by exploiting critical vulnerability in IT systems in...
BT teams up with ForeScout to improve device
BT has launched BT Managed Endpoint Access Security, a new security service protecting organisations from cyber threats and malware through greater visibility and better monitoring of devices connected to their corporate network. The new service leverages technology...
Fiji Airways kits out fleet with EAM RFID
Fiji Airways has completed installation of over 4 000 ultra high-frequency (UHF) radio frequency identification (RFID) tags throughout its entire fleet of 15 aircraft. Fiji Airways is integrating RFID to improve in-cabin inspections for onboard emergency equipment...
Ransomware: The only protection is user-education
Ransomware is a very real threat to businesses and individuals alike, and when it comes to online security, it is arguably the most damaging threat. Yet, many people still don't know what ransomware is, even though this type of cyber threat has been aggressively...
Full vision display elevates the smartphone experience
From tiny clam-shell models to larger-than-life phablets, manufacturers have produced devices of every conceivable size in their quest to discover the perfect dimensions for life's most important accessory. And, with the G6, LG's latest flagship smartphone, users get...
Hybrid cloud solutions power success in a data-driven world
In the most far-reaching innovation announcement in its 25-year history, NetApp has introduced new hybrid cloud offerings that give customers unprecedented ability to use data for competitive advantage. The announcements expand the company's Data Fabric solutions and...
Overcoming the barriers to cloud success
The notion of 'digital business transformation' remains a white-hot theme among boardrooms around South Africa, and the broader continent. Andre Muzerie, Oracle business practice head at Wipro Africa, discusses the issue. An organisation may be looking to reimagine...
IBM Watson, Sesame Workshop do learning in the cloud
IBM and Sesame Workshop today announced that Georgia's Gwinnett County Public Schools, one of the nation's top urban school districts, has completed an initial pilot of the industry's first cognitive vocabulary learning app, built on the IBM and Sesame intelligent...
Ninzi-Connect appoints new MD
Ninzi-Connect has announced the recent appointment of Martin Haines as MD. Haines is married with two children and resides in Sandton Johannesburg. In addition to being a travel addict, he is a qualified safari field guide and spent much of his spare time leading...
UI / UX Designer at Parvana Recruitment
Client Details:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...
Software Engineer (Typescript, React, Node.js)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a comprehensive digital agency located in Reading, UK, and Stellenbosch, South Africa, is in search of a skilled Software Engineer to become a valuable member of their team. As a problem solver, you will collaborate with both customers and...
IT Support Technician (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a crucial role in ensuring the seamless operation of computer systems and IT infrastructure as the next IT Support Technician sought by a dynamic Financial Services Provider. You will provide technical assistance and support to internal users, ranging...
DevOps Server Engineer (AWS) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A strong technical DevOps Server Engineer is sought by a reputable Investment Firm – an ideal opportunity for someone wanting to expose themselves to Cloud platforms Microsoft Azure & AWS. The ideal candidate should be adept at a programming language...
UI / UX Designer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Client Details:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...
Software Engineer (Typescript, React, Node.js) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a comprehensive digital agency located in Reading, UK, and Stellenbosch, South Africa, is in search of a skilled Software Engineer to become a valuable member of their team. As a problem solver, you will collaborate with both customers and...
BI Analytics
My client in Pretoria offers a fantastic work culture and opportunities to learn.They are currently looking for a BI Developer in the Microsoft stack.You will get exposure to ETL, BI as well as building dashboards. You will need to have excellent SQL and Power BI...
IT/Systems Project Manager
The Project Manager will be responsible for managing the implementation and maintenance of various systems and technologies within our organization. This role will require a strong understanding of project management principles, as well as technical expertise in...
Developer – C# / React (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Highly innovative organisation which only employs the best. Their focus is on continual learning, constantly adapting and keeping ahead of the market. The focus is on R&D, you will have the opportunity to work on new projects (no boring legacy...
MS SQL Database & Windows Specialist
Is this you?Do you excel in managing Active Directory, upgrading servers, and securing data? With top-notch problem-solving skills and a proactive approach, you're great at performance tuning, backup strategies, and ensuring high availability. Your expertise in SQL,...
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