Online romance scams highlight threat to women
Raising awareness about the critical importance of online safety for women has never been more pressing. Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate love, but sadly, cybercriminals often use it to manipulate people's emotions for their malicious purposes. As we prepare to...
Beware romance scammers in the month of love
February is the month of love, but this does not mean that romance scammers stop scamming for Valentine’s Day. No matter how you plan to spend Valentine’s Day, it’s important to recognise the warning signs of romance scams — and find out quickly if you should be...
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...
Digital education worth $77,23bn by 2028
The global digital education market size is expected to reach $77,23-billion by 2028. The market is anticipated to register a CAGR of 30,5% from 2021 to 2028. The education industry has witnessed a paradigm shift from conventional exam-oriented learning to...
Diameter-supported firewalls key to protecting $58bn business SMS market
Operators' revenue from SMS business messaging will reach $58-billion by 2027; rising from $46-billion in 2023. However, a Juniper research report has highlighted Diameter protocols as critical to protecting this 30% revenue growth. The Diameter protocol supports...
Most crypto workers are in the US
The US dominates the global crypto workspace by nearly 30%. As of July 2023, over 190 000 people hold down crypto jobs. Edith Reads, financial analyst at BitcoinCasinos.com, comments: "The crypto workspace is expanding quickly, providing significant income for the...
Experts think new vaping tax misses the mark
The vaping industry has vociferously opposed a new tax on vaping products. But only the largest containers of e-liquid will feel hefty price increases, according to the University of Cape Town (UCT) experts Dr Nicole Vellios and Professor Corné van Walbeek. As of 1...
5G infrastructure market set for 28% growth
The global 5G infrastructure market size is expected to reach $95,88-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 28,4% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. A surge in demand for 5G connections across the globe is a vital factor in driving the...
Semiconductor shortage is mostly over for the auto industry
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the availability of semiconductor chips took a drastic toll on all facets of the automotive industry, and in turn the global economy. But in mid-2023, the worst of the fallout seems to have settled, and the auto industry has...
AI improves supply chains, but people are still needed
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used successfully in a range of practical applications in the supply chain. These include demand forecasting, risk, inventory and quality management, and transport and distribution optimisation. It is making roads safer. In...
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Fujitsu debuts integrated data protection appliance
Fujitsu today introduced a powerful data solution for the digital world with the Eternus CS200c S41, the next-generation integrated data protection appliance for physical, virtual and cloud-based environments. An all-in-one solution that's ready to run out of the box,...
Rooting out malicious insiders
The danger of suffering a security breach has never been more of a reality for businesses across the board. Employees today access, process, and manage privileged data more than ever as part of their daily jobs, putting companies at risk of malicious activity,...
Migrating to DevOps
Decision-makers are increasingly aware of the term DevOps (development operations) and the potential impact it can have on enhancing business operations. This signifies a shift in how business and technology will more effectively work together in the years to come,...
Mobile security: there’s a missing puzzle piece
With mobile malware and ransomware proliferating at a rapid rate, companies are recognizing the need for security technologies to protect network resources accessed by employees with their devices. But, they're missing an important piece of the puzzle. "A mobile...
PCI DSS may simplify PoPI compliance
South African businesses are busily preparing for the implementation of the Protection of Personal Information (PoPI) Act, undergoing audits and testing compliancy. This is a large task on its own, however many organisations are simultaneously busy with complying to...
Fax is dead – or is it?
Inevitably, when people and organisations think about fax, it is considered a non-essential and outdated technology that has been replaced by email and scanned documents. But according to the IDC, fax remains a vital communications tool and has an important role in...
Online short courses from Digital Skills Academy
South Africans seeking to take advantage of growing corporate demand for specialist digital skills could increase their employability with industry-ready short courses in the fields of coding, digital design, data science, digital business, and digital marketing and...
Vodacom to live stream Zahara album launch
Vodacom and Warner Music have secured exclusive streaming rights to multi-award winning Afrosoul singer Zahara's album launch happening at The Good Luck Bar on 20 October 2017 at 7pm. This is her much awaited fourth studio album entitled 'Mgodi'. The album launch will...
Africa key to feeding the world
Africa holds the key for feeding the 9-billion people that will inhabit this planet by 2050. That's the word from the president of the African Development Bank and 2017 World Food prize laureate Dr Akinwumi Adesina, during his Norman Borlaug Lecture delivered on World...
ESET works with Google to halt malware
ESET has launched Chrome Cleanup, a new scanner and cleaner for Google Chrome designed to help users browse the web safely and without interruption. Chrome Cleanup will be available for all Google Chrome users running on Windows. As cyber-attacks become more complex...
Server Engineer – 12 month contract – Remote Remote
As a Server Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining server systems that support the company's business operations. This role ensures that the IT infrastructure remains robust, efficient, and secure.RequirementsServer Management...
Head of SALT Software Engineering (Long Term Contract) – Western Cape Cape Town
A well-established research business is seeking to appoint a Head of SALT Software Engineering who will be responsible for managing and leading a team of software engineers.Qualification:PhD (Eng) + 5 years; or MEng/MSc (Eng) + 7 years; or BEng/BSc (Eng) + 9 years,...
PHP Developer – Gauteng Woodmead
The successful candidate will join an existing team of developers and will focus on the design, development and maintenance of several systems which primarily use PHP and MySQL. Projects currently include the development of a network security monitoring and reporting...
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
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) – 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...
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...
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...
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