Technology a major fraud battleground
International Fraud Awareness Week (17 to 24 November 2024) is an annual global observance highlighting the scourge of fraud in society and the efforts that various sectors are implementing to address this growing challenge. "The role technology plays in fraud, and...
Most popular websites not complying with privacy regulations
An astonishing 75% of the 100 most visited websites in the US and Europe are not compliant with current privacy regulations, according to new research from Privado.ai in its 2024 State of Website Privacy Report. Despite stricter privacy enforcement in Europe, Privado...
Cassava Technologies ups investment in SA
In support of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s investment initiative, Cassava Technologies has pledged a total of R4,5-billion in investment in South Africa at the fifth South African Investment Conference (SAIC). The investment will be made through Cassava’s business...
Hamilton Ratshefola dies
Gijima has confirmed the death of its group chief executive, Hamilton Ratshefola, at the age of 56, following a short illness. “Gijima, its shareholders, board, executive, staff and the ICT industry have undoubtedly lost a par-excellence leader, a friend, a mentor and...
African CEOs need to view cyber risks more seriously
Twenty six percent of CEOs in Africa believe their companies will be exposed to cyber risk in the next 12 months - and 33% think it will only happen in the next five years. This indicates that among CEOs in Africa, cyber risks are not considered a major risk compared...
It’s time to close the innovation gap
Businesses worldwide are confident in the strength of their organisation’s innovation in the face of current global challenges – 84% say that their company has a vibrant culture of innovation (68% in South Africa) – but Dell’s new Innovation Index shows that there is...
Cybersecurity’s underestimated role as a business enabler
New research from Trend Micro reveals that while global organisations plan to increase cybersecurity budgets this year, 90% of African companies have neglected to put cybersecurity protocols in place. “Organisations would do well to reconsider the importance of...
WiFi-enabled products suffer first-ever decline
The decline in smartphone and PC shipments in 2022 took its toll on overall shipments for WiFi-enabled products, causing them to fall for the first time ever in decades-long history. After shipments grew 8,6% in 2021 fueled by pandemic-driven market changes, they fell...
The stark reality of what increased loadshedding means
If the current loadshedding scenario in South Africa worsens, there are going to be immense challenges facing those that rely on networks, fibre and LTE. This is the stark warning from Theo van Zyl, head of Wireless at Vox, who says: “Most of the operators providing...
Urgent call for SA healthcare sector to up its cybersecurity
Security specialist Check Point has warned the South African healthcare sector that it urgently needs to increase its cybersecurity defences. Recent data from the company reported that the industry - which is notoriously under resourced in all areas - has experienced...
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Payments industry launches new type of debit order
Over the last few years there has been a significant increase in debit orders processed to bank accounts without permission (a mandate) from consumers. On the other hand, irresponsible consumer behavior - where bank customers are disputing debit orders that do have...
Africa’s hospitality sector withstands economic headwinds
South Africa's hospitality sector is poised for further growth in the next five years bolstered by inbound travelers amid a difficult and volatile economic climate. Pietro Calicchio, hospitality and gaming industry leader for PwC Southern Africa, says: "Africa's hotel...
Volvo, Autoliv team up with NVidia for self-driving cars
Volvo Cars, along with automotive safety company Autoliv and NVidia, the artificial intelligence (AI) and visual computing company, are teaming up to develop advanced systems and software for self-driving cars. The three companies will work together with Zenuity, a...
Time to rein in app-mad employees
Malicious unmanned third party cloud applications downloaded onto desktops and devices are exposing enterprise networks to security issues with increasing frequency. Yet, many companies aren't exercising appropriate control over the apps that employees are using. This...
Multi-tenancy for the cloud enables economies of scale
Multi-tenancy is an architecture where a single instance of a software application runs on a server and services multiple customers - referred to, in this case, as tenants. "Multi-tenancy enables separation between tenants running applications in a shared...
Preventing Petya – stopping the next ransomware attack
Check Point's Incident Response Team has been responding to multiple global infections caused by a new variant of the Petya malware, which first appeared in 2016 and is currently moving laterally within customer networks. It appears to be using the 'EternalBlue'...
Getting to grips with the Petya virus
Picture the scene: in parts of Africa and Europe, office workers are sitting at their computers when the instruction comes into their office mailboxes: "As a precautionary measure, turn off your Windows-based computer and do not use WiFi - the company is under attack...
Digital Academy targets youth development
The Digital Academy, an alternative learning institution aimed at software development and technology job-seekers, has set the tone for everyone out there talking too much and moving too little. "We are trying to solve real problems in the only way we know how,...
Green light for Unilever green desk
Pupils at two impoverished schools who have had to make do with sharing a desk need no longer compromise their academic outcomes thanks to a partnership between Unilever and The Wildlands Conservation Trust. Skeen Primary School in Alexandra, east of Johannesburg and...
Huawei SA celebrates GSMA’s Best IoT Innovation for Mobile Networks Award
GSMA kudos for Huawei's NB-IoT solution The GSMA's recognition of Huawei's NB-IoT solution will boost the company' efforts to accelerate the development of the Internet of Things in South Africa. Huawei received the "Best IoT Innovation for Mobile Networks" award from...
Field Support Engineer – Gauteng Sandton
Join the iOCO Infrastructure Services Community: Where Work is an Adventure, Not Just a Job.We are seeking a Field Support Engineer who will provide on-site support for various systems, equipment, or software, ensuring that clients' technology operates smoothly and...
Senior RPG Developer – Gauteng Centurion
Our client in Pretoria is seeking a Senior RPG Developer to design, develop, and maintain RPG applications supporting our client's investment operations. You will deliver efficient, high-quality RPG solutions while ensuring they align with organizational goals and...
Front-End Developer (Remote) – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal
Durban (Remote) - We are seeking a front-end developer with experience in marketing technology to join our client's team. We are seeking an individual who thrives on bringing creative ideas to life by driving their marketing technology strategy, managing the team and...
Azure DevOps Engineer
Azure DevOps EngineerRole Purpose:Our client seeks a skilled and motivated Azure DevOps engineer to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines, automate deployments, and optimize cloud infrastructure using Azure...
Azure DevOps Engineer – Remote Remote
Azure DevOps EngineerRole Purpose:Our client seeks a skilled and motivated Azure DevOps engineer to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines, automate deployments, and optimize cloud infrastructure using Azure...
Senior Software Developer
Our client is seeking a skilled Senior Software Developer to join their IT team. The ideal person will be responsible for developing and maintaining their .NET Web Forms application and C# services, ensuring the reliability and performance of their systems. This role...
Developer / Consultant (JHB) (1002127) at Parvana Recruitment
Parvana Role: Our client is looking to add a highly qualified graduate, with at least a Masters Degree, however our client will prefer a PhD degree. Due to on-going company growth our client is now looking to recruit additional. Consultants to assist customers with...
Senior Java Software Engineer
Our client is eagerly seeking an enthusiastic Senior Java Software Engineer for a hybrid position based in Pretoria! This is a fantastic opportunity for someone ready to bring their expertise and passion to a dynamic team. Key Requirements: 8+ years' overall...
Senior Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client is seeking a skilled Senior Software Developer to join their IT team. The ideal person will be responsible for developing and maintaining their .NET Web Forms application and C# services, ensuring the reliability and performance of their systems. This role...
Developer / Consultant (JHB) (1002127) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Parvana Role: Our client is looking to add a highly qualified graduate, with at least a Masters Degree, however our client will prefer a PhD degree. Due to on-going company growth our client is now looking to recruit additional. Consultants to assist customers with...
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