Gaps in law enable Africa’s rapists
Heinous as it is, rape across Africa is one of the continent’s most common crimes – and new research has revealed how the inadequate criminalisation of rape, weak legal implementation, rape myths, and victim-blaming are just some of the barriers to justice that...
Quishing gets around phishing defenses
There’s a new type of threat out there: quishing involves the use of fraudulent QR codes, emailed by threat actors, to bypass the phishing security measures put in place by companies. Sophos has conducted Sophos-X research to better understand the threat. The...
NAPAfrica hits 3Tbps milestone
On the evening of 15 February, Internet exchange point (IXP) NAPAfrica reached the 3Tbps traffic threshold. This peak in Internet traffic was experienced globally on the back of some significant new gaming releases and software updates. This increase in NAPAfrica's...
Men and women control smart devices differently
A recent survey by Kaspersky reveals there is gap regarding those typically in charge of maintaining and buying smart devices at home. In particular, 72% of men surveyed are the ones who set up smart devices in their home, while just under half (47%) of women do so....
Applications for AWS Fintech Africa Accelerator open
Amazon Web Services’ Startup Loft Accelerator team has announced the launch of its inaugural AWS Fintech Africa Accelerator. Pre-seed and seed stage fintech founders operating in Africa and building companies to solve fundamental issues in payments, open/embedded...
SA firms are vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks
A paltry 19% of organisations in South Africa have the 'Mature' level of readiness needed to be resilient against today's modern cybersecurity risks. This is according to Cisco's first Cybersecurity Readiness Index, developed against the backdrop of a post-Covid,...
Load shedding drives manufacturer confidence lower
Confidence levels in the manufacturing sector dropped 9 points to 17 in the first quarter of 2023, according to the Absa Manufacturing Survey. "Manufacturers are feeling pessimistic as load shedding, especially at higher levels such as stage 6, continues to have a...
Ethernet founder wins AM Turing Award
The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) has named Bob Metcalfe as recipient of the 2022 ACM AM Turing Award for the invention, standardisation, and commercialisation of Ethernet. Metcalfe is an Emeritus Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at...
Hackers continue to evolve attacks
Hackers are diversifying attack methods, including a surge in QR code phishing campaigns, according to the latest quarterly HP Wolf Security Threat Insights Report. By isolating threats on PCs that have evaded detection tools, HP Wolf Security has specific insight...
APT campaign targets organisations in Russo-Ukrainian conflict area
In October 2022, Kaspersky researchers discovered an ongoing advanced persistent threat (APT) campaign targeting organisations located in the area affected by the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Dubbed CommonMagic, this espionage campaign has been active...
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IT outsourcing addresses SA’s IT skills shortage
South Africa still faces the challenge of an ICT skills shortage within its borders, writes Saurabh Kumar, MD of In2IT Technologies. According to the Grant Thornton's International Business Report in 2014, "a staggering 83 percent of local (South African) businesses...
Fujitsu World Tour brings digital transformation to life
The Fujitsu World Tour is on the road again for the 10th consecutive year, this year highlighting how Fujitsu is partnering with customers to co-create the digital future. In 2017, the biggest-ever Fujitsu World Tour is extended into Asia for the first time and will...
AMD tackles datacentre with Naples processor
AMD has taken a significant step into the server and datacentre market with its most detailed look yet at the upcoming high-performance CPU for servers, codenamed "Naples". Purpose-built to disrupt the status-quo and to scale across the cloud datacenter and...
Cape Town and Leeds universities study role of technology
A new transcontinental research project is looking at the way technology is affecting traditional campus-based degrees. As digital technology continues to influence and "disrupt" how students learn and are taught, the research by the Universities of Leeds and Cape...
Minecraft: Education Edition launches in SA
Microsoft SA has announced that Minecraft: Education Edition is now available for purchase in South Africa. Since its 2016 global release, Minecraft: Education Edition has reached more than 75 000 students by providing educators with a fun, engaging foundation to...
10 reasons why cybercriminals target smartphones
Smartphones have become a central part of our lives, allowing us to perform all sorts of tasks that make our everyday existence easier and more enjoyable. But, while they aim to heighten convenience, there is a real feeling that smartphones are becoming a bigger...
Are next-gen technologies putting service provider profits at risk?
There is no doubt that technology has helped to put the consumer into the driving seat, allowing users to influence the way in which organisations conduct business today. In fact, according to Forrester's "2017 Predictions: Dynamics That Will Shape The Future In The...
Riverbed launches SteelFusion 5.0 with NAS support
Riverbed Technology today announced Riverbed SteelFusion 5.0, which includes new support of Network Attached Storage (NAS), enhancing the flexibility and ease of managing remote and branch office IT. Riverbed SteelFusion is the only solution which provides the ability...
How to run a cost-effective payroll
Employees who are paid efficiently, accurately and on time are productive and profitable, which is why payroll administration is a high-return investment for every organisation. "But payroll administration needn't be expensive," says Lavine Haripersad, director of the...
The rise of AI in the job market
Artificial intelligence (AI) can no longer be considered the stuff of science fiction, writes Frank Rizzo, technology sector leader at KPMG in South Africa. In fact, it has evolved to such an extent that many companies will soon be using elements of it to streamline...
Programme Administrator
Job Title: Programme AdministratorBrief descriptionThe main purpose of this position is to perform general programme/project administrative support functions to ensure the smooth running of programmes and projects within the department.Detailed descriptionThe...
IT Support Engineer
As an IT Support Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing the IT infrastructure that powers our client's retail operations. This exciting position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge retail technology, including PLM systems and...
Data Analyst
DATA ANALYST Salary: R670 500Closing Date 01 OCTOBER 2024PURPOSE Guided by Senior Data Analyst/Data Scientist, this role will be responsible for sourcing and transforming a wide range of data across the business into formats that can be used by end users to develop...
Data Engineer ( Analytics)
This position reports to the Engineering Manager and is remote Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Work closely with stakeholders, Data Engineers and BI Analysts to turn data into critical information andknowledge that can be used to make sound business...
Programme Administrator – Gauteng Pretoria
Job Title: Programme AdministratorBrief descriptionThe main purpose of this position is to perform general programme/project administrative support functions to ensure the smooth running of programmes and projects within the department.Detailed descriptionThe...
IT Support Engineer – Western Cape Epping Industrial
As an IT Support Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing the IT infrastructure that powers our client's retail operations. This exciting position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge retail technology, including PLM systems and...
Data Analyst – Gauteng Sandton
DATA ANALYST Salary: R670 500Closing Date 01 OCTOBER 2024PURPOSE Guided by Senior Data Analyst/Data Scientist, this role will be responsible for sourcing and transforming a wide range of data across the business into formats that can be used by end users to develop...
Data Engineer ( Analytics) – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
This position reports to the Engineering Manager and is remote Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Work closely with stakeholders, Data Engineers and BI Analysts to turn data into critical information andknowledge that can be used to make sound business...
Support Engineer
Hire Resolve is seeking a skilled Support Engineer to join their client's team, a leading supplier of online vending systems. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a innovative company that specializes in providing online vending solutions, and contribute to...
Server Engineer (Active Directory, NetBackup, Exchange, Veeam, VMware) (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist seeks a strong technical Server Engineer who will ensure the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the in-house or customers information systems that support core organizational functions. You...
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