Consumer confidence recovers in time for Black Friday
NIQ South Africa has released its latest State of the Retail Nation analysis for the first nine months of 2024, showing healthy revenue prospects for the FMCG and Tech & Durables retail sectors. The report highlights a positive shift in consumer sentiment...
Voting for Channelwise Awards extended
Voting for the prestigious Channelwise Awards survey has been extended to midnight on 14 November 2024. The Channelwise Awards give South Africa’s IT reseller partners the opportunity voice their opinion and vote for the vendors and distributors they most enjoy...
Geo-political conflict triggers chaotic year for cybersecurity
Check Point Research has released its 2023 Security Report reflecting on a chaotic past 12 months in cybersecurity which saw cyberattacks reach an all-time high in response to the Russo-Ukrainian war. Education and Research remains the most targeted sector, but...
Crypto cybercrime becoming the scourge of SA users
In its exploration of cryptocurrency user trends, Kaspersky has discovered that just 24% of respondents surveyed in South Africa felt well-informed about potential cryptocurrency cyberthreats, while 18% had no information at all. Kaspersky also found that more than...
President reassures investors that SA’s mining challenges are being addressed
The mining team at legal firm Webber Wentzel has weighed in on President Cyril Ramaphosa's keynote at the recent Mining Indaba 2023 where he highlighted many important aspects in which government can help to boost mining investment in South Africa. The Mining Team...
Electric vehicle adoption requires collaboration and focus on sustainability
For any country's net-zero emissions pathway, transport is an early and key sector to de-carbonise. So key, in fact, that some countries have begun to impose future deadlines prohibiting the sale of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles--a very strong signal for...
Curiosity finds surprise clues to a watery past on Mars
When NASA’s Curiosity rover arrived at the “sulfate-bearing unit” last fall, scientists thought they’d seen the last evidence that lakes once covered this region of Mars. That’s because the rock layers here formed in drier settings than regions explored earlier in the...
Google fires generative AI salvo
Kathy Gibson reports - The artificial intelligence (AI) arms race is on: hot on the heels of Microsoft’s addition of OpenAI to its search products, Google has showcased how it is already using generative AI, along with new offerings and its vision for the future....
Gen Z will trade short-term economic ills for future sustainability
Nearly half (47%) of Generation Z is willing to accept short-term economic limitations, such as lower GDP growth, for policymakers to invest in a longer-term strategy that promotes more sustainable growth, according to new research from Dell Technologies. The research...
Microsoft adds generative AI to Bing, Edge
Microsoft yesterday launched an AI-powered Bing search engine and Edge browser, which it believes will deliver better search, more complete answers, a new chat experience and the ability to generate content. "AI will fundamentally change every software category,...
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IFS unveils IoT solution
IFS has launched IFS IoT Business Connector, a new product that shortens the time from ideas to tangible benefits for customers' IoT initiatives by providing an end-to-end architecture and the ability to turn IoT discoveries into actions. The product was presented at...
Trend Micro debuts XGen endpoint security
Trend Micro Incorporated has announced the availability of XGen endpoint security. This new offering is powered by the XGen blend of cross-generational threat defence techniques that intelligently applies the right technology at the right time, resulting in more...
IFS unveils IoT solution
IFS has launched IFS IoT Business Connector, a new product that shortens the time from ideas to tangible benefits for customers' IoT initiatives by providing an end-to-end architecture and the ability to turn IoT discoveries into actions. The product was presented at...
Digital Attack Map shows global nature of the DDoS threat
Arbor Networks, in conjunction with Jigsaw, an incubator within Alphabet, has announced an enhanced version of the "Digital Attack Map", a live data visualisation of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks around the globe. Jigsaw is focused on addressing online...
5 security trends businesses need to consider
The range of security threats are growing both in size and sophistication, and the chance of businesses being hit by an attack is ever more likely, says Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks. The recent DDoS attack of web hosting company OVH using hacked...
After-action analysis of the Mirai botnet attacks
Last week saw a series of DDoS attacks levelled against the DYN DNS. Allison Nixon, director of security research at Flashpoint, unpacks the event. On October 21, 2016, a series of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against Dyn DNS impacted the availability...
Don’t neglect workforce management
With South Africa's economy under intense pressure and the fallout of socio-political uncertainty impacting significantly on investment, the business climate is volatile to say the least. However, while most companies are holding back on spending and are looking to...
Java skills can help youth get employment
A year ago, Storm Brown, 18, had little hope of continuing his education after high school, and thought it unlikely he'd be employed and on a career track any time soon. Today, however, he's already spent three months in a paid internship, which has since been...
Snode brings advanced cybersecurity to SA
Cyber-intelligence company Snode has launched in South Africa. The company utilises advanced mathematical algorithms, the processing power of learning machines, and predictive analytics; providing real-time intelligence to your business. Snode provides insights into...
SA venture capital company aims to launch local start-ups
Helping start-ups to take off, a group of successful South African entrepreneurs has launched a venture capital (VC) company that doesn't just invest in early stage start-ups, but nurtures them through each phase of their business growth cycle, with the aim of scaling...
Project Manager (Software)
6 Months contract position with possibility of renewal An IT company based in Sandton is looking for a Project Manager to manage a team of Devs. You will be required to lead and oversee the successful execution of strategic initiatives and projects within a dynamic...
RPA Developer – Gauteng Randburg
Job Title: RPA DeveloperLocation: Fourways, JohannesburgContract type: PermanentHybrid We are seeking a Junior RPA Developer with strong expertise in UiPath to join our team. The Junior RPA Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing...
Developer – Internship Role (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Parvana Role: Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team. You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months. This role can...
Senior SQL Developer – Evdb – Gauteng Johannesburg
Designing, developing, and maintaining complex SQL solutions Writing complex SQL queries Database design, schema design, and data modelling. Data Analysis and Reporting. Scripting and AutomationMinimum Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information...
Project Manager (Software) – Gauteng Sandton
6 Months contract position with possibility of renewal An IT company based in Sandton is looking for a Project Manager to manage a team of Devs. You will be required to lead and oversee the successful execution of strategic initiatives and projects within a dynamic...
Data Analyst
Our Client seeks a Data Analyst to provide a data administrative service to the business by accurately capturing and updating master data in line with business standards and data rules in order to maintain data quality. This role is responsible for the maintenance of...
Developer – Internship Role (JHB) at Parvana Recruitment
Parvana Role: Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team. You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months. This role can...
PRINCIPAL TECHNICIAN at City of Cape Town
Requirements: A National Diploma/National Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering (B-Tech/Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering would be advantageous)Minimum 5 years' appropriate experience in the Maintenance, Rehabilitation, Construction, Design and Management of roads...
Mid Level Systems Analyst
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Data Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region
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