Metrics, analytics and reporting top priorities for CFOs
CFOs and finance leaders rate metrics, analytics and reporting as their top focus area for 2025 reflecting an emphasis on delivering insight to improve business performance, according to Gartner. The research group’s latest October 2024 survey of 251 CFOs showed that...
Why SA businesses need to prioritise cybersecurity
Eighty percent of South African businesses say they have experienced a cyberattack in the past year – but only 32% prioritise cybersecurity training among employees – according to new research from Vodacom Business. The company’s latest report, “Cybersecurity as an...
Women in leadership pipeline has hollowed out in the middle
The leadership pipeline for women has hollowed out in the middle, according to a new global study "Women in leadership: Why perception outpaces the pipeline - and what to do about it" from the IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) and Chief. The study of 2 500...
SA among world leaders … in money lost to data breaches
South Africa features in the top 10 countries when it comes to money lost in data breaches, coming in at ninth place with an average data breach cost of $3 210 000. Experts at Proxyrack have looked into the countries and industries losing the most money to data...
Top data breaches, privacy abuses exposed 1bn records
Last year 1,2-billion customer or citizen records were exposed in just the top 35 global breaches. According to Forrester's new research, "Lessons Learned From The World's Biggest Data Breaches And Privacy Abuses, 2022", more than $2,7-billion in fines were levied by...
Regional PC market plunges by 24%
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) personal computing devices (PCD) market, which is made up of desktops, notebooks, workstations, and tablets, suffered a sharp year-on-year decline in shipments during Q4 2022, according to the latest industry analysis conducted by...
Global smartphone shipments set for decline
International Data Corporation (IDC) has revised its worldwide smartphone forecast due to a slower market recovery than previously expected. According to the latest Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker forecast, shipments of smartphones will decline 1,1% in 2023...
Phishing attacks see global increase
Kaspersky's anti-phishing system prevented more than 500 million attempts at accessing fraudulent websites globally in 2022 - twice as many compared to 2021 figures. In Africa, 8,7% of individuals and corporate users were affected by phishing: attacks on their devices...
More knowledge workers will move to hybrid
By the end of 2023, 39% of global knowledge workers will work hybrid, up from 37% in 2022, according to Gartner. "Hybrid is no longer just an employee perk but an employee expectation," says Ranjit Atwal, senior director analyst at Gartner. "Many employees started to...
Use grey listing to drive financial crime prevention
The decision announced by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Friday to add South Africa to the international watch dog's grey list was large expected. In fact, this was the sentiment expressed during a 'Fighting Fraud and financial Crimes - the Road Ahead'...
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CA Technologies drives speed in DevOps
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Vox partners on Showmax and Fat Pipe data bundle
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Unpacking the global VOD content flighting debate
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Dell EMC Expands high performance computing portfolio
Dell EMC has announced new high performance computing (HPC) cloud offerings, software, systems and customer success, continuing its focus on democratizing HPC for enterprises of all sizes, optimising HPC technology innovations and advancing the HPC community. "The...
Huawei wins two awards at AfricaCom 2016
Huawei picked up two of the prestigious awards at AfricaCom 2016, namely, The Most Significant LTE Development, and Delivering Excellence in Customer Experience. The Most Significant LTE development award was awarded jointly to Huawei and MTC, the leading telecom...
How SA’s online retailers can cash in on Black Friday
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Embracing the multi-cloud world could increase profits
Companies that have migrated the majority of their business systems to the cloud save on average more than 20% in IT spending as a percentage of revenue. Cloud application projects have also been found to deliver more than double the return on investment (ROI) of...
Fujitsu Announces Availability of PalmSecure BioLock for SAP
Fujitsu has announced immediate availability of PalmSecure BioLock, the industry's most secure access control technology for SAP systems. Providing biometric access control for SAP ERP and HANA systems, Fujitsu PalmSecure BioLock is now available for the first time....
Social media can increase robbery risk
The 2016 Norton Cybersecurity Insights Report revealed that 67% of South Africans feel that it is getting more difficult to control their personal information due to smartphones and the internet. The popularity of social media platforms are growing rapidly in South...
The importance of people change management in ITSM
Many companies invest in extensive research and analysis before selecting and implementing any IT Service Management (ITSM) solution, writes Edward Carbutt, executive director at Marval Africa. This includes stipulating the important criteria, researching testimonials...
Senior Python Engineer
This role can be fully remote. Our client makes online commerce and digital payment acceptance easier and more accessible across all Africa. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, we work with small and largemerchants to provide a complete toolkit to accept, manage and...
Fullstack Java Developer
Description: Join a Titan in the automotive industry who are on the hunt for a Fullstack Java Developer. Work in dynamic teams with the latest in technology on a fantastic hybrid model and the opportunity to travel internationally. Essential Skills Requirements: AWS...
Agille IT Project Manager at Ntice Search – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga
An innovative and rapidly expanding Tech company, has a permanent vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced Agile IT Project Manager, based in Umhlanga.We are looking for an enthusiastic IT Project Manager who will be responsible for developing Project Plans...
Senior Python Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
This role can be fully remote. Our client makes online commerce and digital payment acceptance easier and more accessible across all Africa. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, we work with small and largemerchants to provide a complete toolkit to accept, manage and...
Fullstack Java Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Description: Join a Titan in the automotive industry who are on the hunt for a Fullstack Java Developer. Work in dynamic teams with the latest in technology on a fantastic hybrid model and the opportunity to travel internationally. Essential Skills Requirements: AWS...
Database Administrator (SQL, Windows, Linux, NoSQL) (JHB)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic FinTech company, specializing in eCommerce, is seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) who is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of database systems. This includes ensuring data confidentiality, integrity,...
T24 APPLICATION SPECIALIST AND DEVELOPER
Job Mission / Objective:To maintain smooth day to day operation of Access Bank's T24 environment and to ensure minimal to zero downtime. Overall management and co-ordination of all T24 software development, implementation and support. Impact on Business ResultsThis...
IT Technician at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd
· Troubleshoot and resolve issues with CCTV software and hardware components.· Perform regular maintenance and updates on access control software and hardware.· Install and configure network switches, routers, and firewalls to support security systems.· Ensure the...
Database Administrator (SQL, Windows, Linux, NoSQL) (JHB) – Gauteng Brooklyn
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic FinTech company, specializing in eCommerce, is seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) who is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of database systems. This includes ensuring data confidentiality, integrity,...
T24 APPLICATION SPECIALIST AND DEVELOPER – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job Mission / Objective:To maintain smooth day to day operation of Access Bank's T24 environment and to ensure minimal to zero downtime. Overall management and co-ordination of all T24 software development, implementation and support. Impact on Business ResultsThis...
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