All the top vendors for 2024
The votes are in, and South African resellers have named their favourite vendors for 2024. The 12th annual Channelwise Awards survey attracted a record 2 828 voters, who named their favourite vendors in 10 categories, as follows: Infrastructure hardware Servers...
Businesses are vulnerable to AI-driven cyberattacks
A recent Kaspersky study reveals that businesses are increasingly worried about the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in cyberattacks. According to the findings, 56% of surveyed companies in South Africa reported a rise in cyber incidents over the past year,...
Security and risk management spend set for growth
End-user spending on security and risk management in the middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is forecast to total $2,8-billion in 2023, an increase of 10,4% from 2022, according to Gartner. “Security and risk management leaders in MENA are expected to increase...
Majority of Africans tricked into believing deepfakes are real
The Top Risks Report 2023 by the Eurasia Group defined advances in deepfakes and the rapid rise of misinformation as ‘weapons of mass disruption’ and it is not far from wrong Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and powerful facial recognition and voice synthesis...
Researchers drive hyper-local climate modeling
The do-it-yourself climate modeling movement is here. Researchers from Northwestern University and Argonne National Laboratory have been launching Nvidia Jetson-driven edge computing Waggle devices across the globe to collect hyper-local climate information. Waggle is...
More than 1m people have asked to be forgotten
Between 2015 and 2021, more than 1-million"right to be forgotten" requests were submitted to Google and Microsoft Bing, with half of the requests being from Western European countries. When the Covid-19 pandemic started, “right to be forgotten” cases rose by nearly...
Execs battle to discuss new solution adoption with IT
A Kaspersky study has revealed that every third C-level executive globally (34%) struggles to speak about adopting new security solutions with their IT or IT security colleagues. For those surveyed in South Africa, this figure is 39%. Globally, however, many feel that...
MTN, Huawei sign MoU on digital inclusion, sustainable development
MTN Group and Huawei have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 27 February at MWC Barcelona 2023 to strengthen strategic cooperation in the field of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). MTN Group chief operating officer Jens Schulte-Bockum comments:...
Games could be critical in the fight to protect our oceans
South Africa’s oceans, like others around the world, are under grave threat from overfishing, poaching, and other illicit marine activities. By Glenn Gillis, CEO of Sea Monster That threat isn’t just to the fish caught up on lines and trawler nets either. Rather, it...
No wealth tax, but trustees beware …
Despite speculations that Government has revived plans to introduce a wealth tax, SARS’ focus has instead shifted to compliance of wealthy taxpayers with complex financial structures as well as trusts. By Elzahne Henn, director and head of private clients at Mazars in...
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Backup Exec 16 launches in SA
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A guide to mobile app community management
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Workonline further unlocks European access
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Aspect Software wins Ventana innovation award
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Kaspersky Lab releases corporate social responsibility report
Kaspersky Lab has announced the release of its second Corporate Social Responsibility Report. The report profiles the company's technological, educational, and charitable initiatives, which are helping communities grow stronger and are making our world a better place....
AOC, Phillips appoint new country manager for SA
MMD (Multimedia Displays) has appointed Chris Barnes as the country manager for Philips and AOC monitors in South Africa. MMD is part of the TPV Technology group. Barnes brings significant experience to the company, after working in the industry for more than 10...
Saab Grintek Defence growth strategy in SA on track
Saab's South African defence and security company, Saab Grintek Defence (SGD), has significantly expanded its client base in 2016 and continues to grow its staff complement. With a solid order book leading up to 2020, SGD is firmly positioned to further expand its...
The importance of 15 minutes for business continuity
In the Always-On enterprise, every minute of work is focused on being more efficient and profitable than a competitor. This sees any failure or unavailability of data becoming a real problem that must be eliminated as soon as possible, writes Claude Schuck, regional...
Mimecast named as a great public cloud employer
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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
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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...
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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)
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· 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...
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