Africa under pressure as cyberattacks escalate
Check Point Software Technologies' Global Threat Index for July 2024 reveals a concerning rise in cyber threats across the African continent, with several countries now among the most attacked globally. The recent exploitation of a security flaw in the CrowdStrike...
Google challenges Apple and OpenAI with Gemini Live for Pixel 9 devices
Google has introduced the Pixel 9 series of phones, the Pixel Buds Pro 2, and the 45mm Pixel Watch 3. Anisha Bhatia, senior technology analyst at GlobalData, unpacks the news: "In a move aimed directly at Apple's gradual integration of AI into the Apple ecosystem,...
Bitcoin’s trading volume 80 times higher than Apple’s
While bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have had a tough 2022, a new study reveals that Bitcoin's (BTC) current trading volume is over 80 times higher than that of tech giant Apple, despite the fact that Bitcoins market cap is a full six times lower than Apple's. The...
Men more likely to get dating matches if they drink
A study by The Bottle Club has revealed that men are in with a better chance on dating apps if their profiles feature alcohol. Men received 150% more matches with women on Tinder when their profile displayed drinks in their photos, and were deemed more attractive when...
Crypto and NFT users to reach 344m next year
The 2022 crypto price crash has been brutal for most cryptocurrencies wiping billions of dollars off their value, but the number of people using cryptos and NFTs continues to rise. According to data presented by AugustaFreePress.com, the number of crypto and NFT users...
ISO 20022 adoption modernises SA payment ecosystem
South Africa’s financial sector has taken a big step towards modernising the country’s payment ecosystem with the adoption of a new global messaging standard by its domestic real-time gross settlement (RTGS) system, participant banks and other financial market...
Gaming, metaverse drive AR/VR growth
Gaming technology will serve as the biggest driving force for the metaverse's evolution in the near term as augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) hardware enables users to engage in virtual worlds in and outside of work. This is according to a new S&P...
AMD unveils advanced gaming graphics cards
AMD has unveiled new graphics cards built on the next-generation high-performance, energy-efficient AMD RDNA 3 architecture – the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX and Radeon RX 7900 XT graphics cards. Following on the AMD “Zen”-based AMD Ryzen chiplet processors, the new...
Municipalities have key role to play in resolving the energy supply gap
South Africa’s energy shortage is having a profound impact on its cities. Economic growth and jobs continue to be affected at a time when cities urgently need to recover from the Covid-19 crisis to retain their competitiveness and attractiveness. Craig Kesson, PwC...
IT leaders increase protection for SaaS workloads
Companies are recognising the increasing need to protect their SaaS environments, according to Veeam Software’s new Cloud Protection Trends Report 2023. For example, nearly 90% of Microsoft 365 customers surveyed use supplemental measures rather than relying solely on...
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Technology driving the evolution of logistics
As technology continues to advance at a startling rate, logistics is perhaps one of the industries that must adapt the most quickly. If this seems surprising, consider that all the world's most innovative products and services at some point require storage and...
Don’t dial that number …
When something looks too good to be true, it often it, writes Sarel Lamprecht, MD of cyber insurance company Phishield. Scams come in many shapes and sizes, and fraudsters will use whatever communication channel they can to lure in their unsuspecting victims. Take SMS...
Cybersecurity skills shortage requires new approach
Trevor Coetzee, regional director, South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa at Intel Security, writes that businesses all over the globe are battling to close the cybersecurity skills gap as an increase in cloud computing, mobile and the Internet of Things fuels a rise in...
Cartrack reaches 550 000 subscribers
Cartrack has reached a growth milestone of 550 000 active subscribers. "This achievement proves that reliable telematics technology is an important and inexpensive management tool for both companies and individuals," says Zak Calisto, global CEO of Cartrack. "It is a...
Veeam unveils hybrid cloud solution
Veeam Software has announced Veeam Availability Platform for the Hybrid Cloud. According to IDC, enterprises are engaged in a continuous digital transformation process as they adapt to or drive disruption by leveraging digital competencies. To enable this, we are...
Time to ramp up sales
With less than four months to go before SA closes up shop, now is the time to make sure you can meet your targets by year-end. This is according to Louise Robinson, MD of CG Consulting, who notes that companies in South Africa have a habit of leaving everything to the...
Leave policy critical to flexibility
With skills in short supply and the level of unemployment in South Africa rising, the issue of how best to manage people in business continues to gain traction. Aspects like leave and leave policy often makes the critical difference as to whether a business can retain...
CloudSmiths is Salesforce Platinum partner
CloudSmiths, launched in 2014 as a local Salesforce Partner, and has been named a Salesforce Platinum Partner. Tightly integrated with some of the largest Salesforce customers in South Africa, CloudSmiths specialises in the deployment of Salesforce solutions and the...
Spectrum spectacle an opportunity to learn and grow
Telecom regulators across many countries across Africa are beginning to focus on available spectrum licenses to advance digital migration. While the majority of countries failed to meet the ITU's June 2015 migration deadline, there is an increasing number that are...
From backup as a service to DR as a service
While some companies acknowledge that they need disaster recovery as a Service (DRaaS), many still think that backup as a service (BaaS) is sufficient to meet their data management needs, writes Iniel Dreyer, MD of Gabsten Technologies. Those that are convinced that...
RPG Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
iOCO is a leading technology and services company committed to delivering innovative solutions to our clients. We are currently seeking skilled RPG Developers to join us on a contract basis (12 months Fixed Term Contract). What you will do:Design, develop implement,...
Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...
Senior Network Engineer
The Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing and maintaining Huawei, HPE Aruba SD-WAN networking, Huawei Wireless Controller, Huawei Wireless Indoor, Huawei Wireless Outdoor and Palo Alto Firewalls network infrastructure of our...
Full Stack Developer
The main goal of this position is to combine technology and design to create inviting, easy-to-use websites for consumers. This role will form part of the IT Product team and will regularly engage with teammates and clients to design, develop, test, implement and...
Intermediate Software Developer
This role is fully remote We are looking for a talented Software Engineer How you'll be making a difference: Work alongside the team and be a part of the full software development life cycle. Building features for our 4 user groups, Merchants, Customers, Developers...
Developer – SQL at Parvana Recruitment
About our client: Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...
Senior Network Engineer – Gauteng Centurion
The Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing and maintaining Huawei, HPE Aruba SD-WAN networking, Huawei Wireless Controller, Huawei Wireless Indoor, Huawei Wireless Outdoor and Palo Alto Firewalls network infrastructure of our...
Full Stack Developer – Eastern Cape Gqebera
The main goal of this position is to combine technology and design to create inviting, easy-to-use websites for consumers. This role will form part of the IT Product team and will regularly engage with teammates and clients to design, develop, test, implement and...
Intermediate Software Developer – Western Cape Woodstock
This role is fully remote We are looking for a talented Software Engineer How you'll be making a difference: Work alongside the team and be a part of the full software development life cycle. Building features for our 4 user groups, Merchants, Customers, Developers...
Developer – SQL at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client: Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...
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