A future snapshot of SA’s electricity market
At the beginning of the year, the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act 38 of 2024 (ERAA) came into effect, promising to facilitate "an open market platform that allows for competitive electricity trading." By Jason van der Poel, partner, Danielle van der Vaart, senior...
The quantum opportunity for photonics
Quantum computers can be built in many ways, writes Dr Tess Skyrme, principal technology analyst at IDTechEx. You may be familiar with the competing modalities claiming to offer various advantages over others in terms of quality, scalability, cost, and more. However,...
Americans fear cyberterrorism more than nuclear war
According to a Gallup poll on world affairs, cyberterrorism is regarded by a majority of Americans as the most pressing danger to the US. A staggering 85% of respondents identified it as a "critical threat," surpassing all other concerns, an Atlas VPN team found....
Tips for protecting learners online
Enhancing learner online safety this new school term is about adopting a progressively protective approach. That's according to South Africa's Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA) which says online threats to the country's school children are real, but can...
Sign language becomes an official language in SA
President Cyril Ramaphosa will today (Wednesday 19 July 2023) sign into law the South African Sign Language Bill, making sign language the 12th official language of the country. On 2 May 2023, the National Assembly approved that Section 6 of the Constitution of the...
Talent shortages, better CX drive enterprise software investments
The European enterprise software market grew by 13,1% year on year in 2022 despite economic turbulence and global instability, according to the Software Semiannual Tracker H2 2022 by International Data Corporation (IDC). This represented the highest growth in the past...
Generative AI turns to the dark side
The dark side of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has reared its head: WormGPT is a new black hat-based tool launched by cybercriminals to help with social engineering and business email compromise (BEC) attacks. The tool is readily available for download and...
First-generation iPhone sells for $190k
When Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced the first iPhone in 2007, he said it would reinvent the phone - and it did. The initial phone came with 4Gb of storage, but was quickly superseded by the 8Gb model which launched at the same time. The 4Gb model was discontinued...
These are the cyberthreats menacing SA
Kathy Gibson reports - Cybercriminals are most active on Fridays, which is the most popular day for them to launch attacks in South Africa. This is one of the findings of the latest Trellix threat intelligence report, which analysed trends during the second quarter....
Cybersecurity providers must first protect themselves
In a joint advisory released by cybersecurity agencies across the US, the UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand, managed security service providers (MSSPs) have been warned of a sharp increase in cyber-attacks targeting their systems. The agencies have identified...
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DCC expands backup, security business
Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has been appointed an official South African distributor of Acronis, a global leader in the provision of data protection and storage solutions. Effective immediately, DCC will be distributing Acronis product range to the local reseller...
Gemalto adds biometric solutions
Gemalto has released CABIS 7, designed to enable law enforcement and other government agencies to perform biometric-based identity searches with an even greater degree of speed, precision and efficiency. In addition, Gemalto has announced the launch of CABIS Core...
How safe is online shopping?
Online retail is a huge business, with an increasing number of consumers across the world turning to the Internet to buy products and services. There are several reasons for this, but the obvious ones are convenience, affordability and range of choice that physical...
Simfy Africa now on MTN’s Bozza network
Simfy Africa is now available on the MTN Bozza network to both post-paid and prepaid customers at a cost of R25 per week or for a monthly subscription of R60 per month. "MTN has always lead the way with our music offerings and we plan to continue on this course as we...
Java Capital is 4AX approved issuer agent
Java Capital Holdings has been approved as an issuer agent/sponsor to 4 Africa Exchange Proprietary Limited (4AX). 4AX CEO Fay Mukaddam comments: "We are elated to have Java Capital onboard as an issuer agent on 4AX. As an independent corporate finance boutique, the...
Sophos XG Firewall improves network visibility
Sophos has announced the latest version of its next-generation Sophos XG Firewall that delivers a breakthrough in network traffic visibility. Using Synchronised Security to obtain information from the endpoint, XG Firewall can identify, classify and allow the control...
Small businesses still cybercrime targets
We've seen a great deal of threats highlighted this year, as well as information leaks, IoT botnets and some very evasive ransomware. One could argue that strains of malware are evolving and cyber criminals are becoming bolder. Ransomware is particularly rife and...
Harnessing the true potential of AI
As we race towards an uncertain future, one thing's for sure: artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay. We cannot know exactly how it will reshape our work, our businesses, and our lives in general, but there are some fascinating and exciting potential outcomes,...
BT announces evolution in ‘Cloud of Clouds’
BT today announced a strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) in a move that reinforces its leadership position as a driving force in cloud services and will help customers fully reap the benefits of AWS in the UK and around the globe. The announcement...
Why Gen Z is ignoring your job ad
Eight seconds. That's all recruiters have if they want to capture the attention of Generation Z, who are about to enter and shake up the workplace. By Heidi Duvenage, head of Sage Talent Solutions Born between 1995 and 2014, Gen Z is starting to enter the workforce...
Scrum Master at QE Services
My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Scrum Master to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Manage scrum teams to ensure they deliver on sprint goals that is aligned to release plansCompile conceptual...
Data Engineer (Ab Initio) at Datonomy Solutions
The Group Data and Analytics Office is on the lookout for a skilled Ab Initio Data Engineer. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data engineering, particularly with Ab Initio, and will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the...
Junior Golang Developer (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of Software Solutions & Real-Time Data Analytics is looking for a Junior Golang Developer to join its team. Applicants must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, along with experience in...
Scrum Master at QE Services – Western Cape Cape Town Region
My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Scrum Master to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Manage scrum teams to ensure they deliver on sprint goals that is aligned to release plansCompile conceptual...
Data Engineer (Ab Initio) at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Johannesburg North
The Group Data and Analytics Office is on the lookout for a skilled Ab Initio Data Engineer. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data engineering, particularly with Ab Initio, and will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the...
Junior Golang Developer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of Software Solutions & Real-Time Data Analytics is looking for a Junior Golang Developer to join its team. Applicants must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, along with experience in...
Senior Python Developer (Remote)
Python programming language, Modules Flask, Pandas, mathlab DB SQL knowhow Azure or eXtollo knowhow CI/CD automation knowhow for Azure to integrate covertity scans. WebService Remote Procedure Call API knowhow + GraphQL API knowhow Github knowhowMinimum...
DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
To ensure performance, integrity and security of the Funds database, involvement in the design, development and integrity of the database, as well as in data mining and day to day operation and maintenance of the database Desired Skills: Mysql MongoDB PostgreSQL MS...
UI/UX Designer (4-Month Contract & Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:YOUR keen eye for beautiful digital aesthetics as a UI/UX Designer is sought by a dynamic Software House to fill a 4-Month Contract role. You will be expected to create innovative solutions for product designs but also have ample experience maintaining a...
Senior Python Developer (Remote) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Python programming language, Modules Flask, Pandas, mathlab DB SQL knowhow Azure or eXtollo knowhow CI/CD automation knowhow for Azure to integrate covertity scans. WebService Remote Procedure Call API knowhow + GraphQL API knowhow Github knowhowMinimum...
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