AI-enhanced attacks a rising cyberthreat
A new report from API (application programming interface) technology developer Kong, Security Perspectives 2025: AI-Enhanced Threats and API Security Report, highlights how new developments in AI will impact today’s API security landscape. A massive 25% of respondents...
Better environmental performance boosts profits, cuts costs
Sustainable practices in business are more than just an ethical responsibility; they make sound financial sense. In their Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management study, researchers from Kyushu University reveal that companies with better...
Ransomware: paying the price … twice
Ransomware attackers extorted $456,8-million from victims in 2022 - 40% down from $765,6-million in the previous year but, before glasses are clinked in celebration, there are some significant caveats to consider. The recent hack of Euler Finance where $135-million in...
Closing the gender gap in the STEM-ICT arena
The gender gap in the science, technology, engineering, maths and ICT (STEM-ICT) field appears to be closing in South Africa, with more girls than boys participating in the Institute of IT Professionals SA (IITPSA )schools Talent Search for the second consecutive...
Calls for AI training to pause
Non-profit organisation Future of Life Institute has issued an open letter calling for a six-month moratorium on artificial intelligence (AI) training. Well over 1 200 people have already added their signatures to the letter, including Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon...
NASA missions study extremely rare gamma-ray burst
On Sunday 9 October 2022, a pulse of intense radiation swept through the solar system so exceptional that astronomers quickly dubbed it the BOAT – the brightest of all time. The source was a gamma-ray burst (GRB), the most powerful class of explosions in the universe....
New threat actors target banks, government
Kathy Gibson reports - Cyberthreats hit South Africa with a bang in January, and have been tailing off for the balance of the first quarter. Carlo Bolzonello, threat intelligence specialist and country lead South Africa at Trellix, points out that government is the...
Slight upswing for salaries in February
Take-home pay tracked in the BankservAfrica Take-home Index (BTPI) showed a slight recovery in February 2023. The latest data on the number of salaries paid during the month also suggests the local job market is stabilising. "The average nominal take-home pay rose to...
New wave of online shoppers offers huge potential
A new generation of over 1-billion digital native consumers are emerging in eight fast-growing countries in the next decade creating new areas of growth for companies, according to a new global commerce study by Accenture. Living in Bangladesh, Egypt, Ethiopia, India,...
Carbon management will help enterprises tackle climate change
As the urgency to combat global warming intensifies, enterprises are increasingly adopting rapid decarbonisation practices to align their business strategies with sustainable development goals (SDGs), according to GlobalData. With a focus on addressing the dual crises...
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Can carriers keep up with the data explosion?
Disruption fuels massive changes at three levels: technology, strategy and ops, writes Eckart Zollner, business development manager at New Telco SA. The migration from traditional voice to new IP based technologies and services - alongside a data explosion and...
Security and IoT: can they be compatible?
Robert Miller, head of operational technology at MWR InfoSecurity, unpacks the topic of security in the Internet of Things (IoT) environment. In a world of interconnected devices, it can be all too easy for consumers and businesses alike to focus purely on the...
Veeam and partners give away $200m in services
Veeam Software has announced a new initiative to give away up to $200 million through an exclusive Veeam Free Cloud Services program. Effective immediately, every customer using Veeam for on-premises backup and recovery is now eligible for up to $1 000 in free cloud...
Taking GRC solutions to the cloud
Risk management (RM), a component of the governance, risk and compliance (GRC) platform, has become an increasingly critical tool for the majority of organisations, particularly in light of expanding regulatory and compliance demands, not to mention companies' own...
Are SA companies ready for tax disruption?
There is no doubt that tax authority activity has been rising steadily in recent times as financially strained governments press for higher revenue collections and media and public attitudes harden against perceived corporate tax avoidance, writes Roula...
Carbon tax is no silver bullet
Reducing greenhouse gases is a commitment under the Paris Agreement, but the proposed carbon tax will not yield the desired results on its own. The delay in implementing the proposed legislation provides a great opportunity to come up with a better solution. Ettiene...
Trend Micro TippingPoint adds machine learning
Trend Micro has announced the latest enhancements to its network defense solutions, leveraging the company's powerful XGen security. Continuing its smart, optimised and connected security strategy, Trend Micro has infused patent-pending machine learning capabilities...
Tips to see your business through 2017
The beginning of the year is the perfect opportunity to give your business insurance portfolio a good review and clean-up. When you're in the thick of running your business, and tending to day-to-day work responsibilities, it's easy to leave aspects such as insurance...
Redstor enhances business continuity at Bidvest Steiner
Redstor's cloud backup and disaster recovery services are giving Bidvest Steiner the peace of mind that its business continuity needs are taken care of in the event of a data loss. Health and hygiene services provider Bidvest Steiner has been using Redstor backup and...
Managing organisational knowledge to be agile
Today's workplace is very dynamic, requiring companies to up their knowledge management game in order to drive efficiency, productivity and compete effectively within their respective markets, writes Lionel Moyal, office business group lead at Microsoft South Africa....
Project Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Westville
Hire Resolve's client, a reputable tech company, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their team in Durban, KZN. The successful candidate will oversee various projects to ensure they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. You'll coordinate...
IT Technician – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:An AgriTech company is seeking an IT Technician to provide internal technical support and handle hardware assembly, packaging, and preparation. The role involves tasks like basic networking configuration, diagnostics, and maintenance. Candidates should...
Junior Data Analyst – Eastern Cape East London
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Varicent Developer
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Mid-Senior Backend Developer (PHP Laravel) (CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:ARCHITECT, build and maintain high-performance and scalable web applications as the next Mid-Senior Backend Developer sought by a rapidly growing Digital Marketing Powerhouse. The ideal candidate will fit seamlessly into the team, taking responsibility for...
Varicent Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
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Mid-Senior Backend Developer (PHP Laravel) (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:ARCHITECT, build and maintain high-performance and scalable web applications as the next Mid-Senior Backend Developer sought by a rapidly growing Digital Marketing Powerhouse. The ideal candidate will fit seamlessly into the team, taking responsibility for...
Front End Developer React / React Native TT
Role:Design and develop robust, testable, and maintainable software solutionsDocument software, in particular business rules and key technical decisionsResearch and make suggestions on how to improve our existing systemsAnalyse, diagnose and resolve software errors...
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