Gaps in law enable Africa’s rapists
Heinous as it is, rape across Africa is one of the continent’s most common crimes – and new research has revealed how the inadequate criminalisation of rape, weak legal implementation, rape myths, and victim-blaming are just some of the barriers to justice that...
Quishing gets around phishing defenses
There’s a new type of threat out there: quishing involves the use of fraudulent QR codes, emailed by threat actors, to bypass the phishing security measures put in place by companies. Sophos has conducted Sophos-X research to better understand the threat. The...
Businesses must adapt go-to-market strategies for younger generations
Generational shifts are disrupting traditional business buying behaviours and necessitate re-evaluating go-to-market strategies, according to Forrester's latest "Younger buyers have changed the business buying landscape" report, which adds that Millennials and Gen Z...
Enterprise cloud journeys now becoming multicloud
Multicloud is the new reality in enterprise technology, says a study from 451 Research which was commissioned by Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. The study collected information from 1 500 respondents at enterprises - organisations with more than 1 000 full-time employees...
Scientists reveal roadmap to combat future coronaviruses
The Centre for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota has released the Coronavirus Vaccines Research and Development Roadmap (CVR) - a major global strategy to develop broadly protective vaccines against continually emerging...
New National Minimum Wage gazetted
Employers need to be aware of the new higher National Minimum Wage rates from 1 March and to take these rates into account when they engage in collective bargaining agreements, writes Dhevarsha Ramjettan, partner at Webber Wentzel. New National Minimum Wage (NMW)...
Google services targeted as phishing attacks surge
Kaspersky has highlighted the surge in attempts to access phishing resources mimicking Google services. In January 2023, experts witnessed a 189% increase in attempts worldwide, (compared to December 2022), with the trend set to continue in February. Such phishing...
Integrated payments threaten card dominance
A new study from Juniper Research has found that the global revenue from embedded payments for embedded finance vendors will reach $59-billion in 2027, from $32-billion in 2023; representing growth of 84%. The report, Embedded Finance: Key Trends, Segment Analysis...
ISPA calls for better ransomware defences
There's no time like the present and with local firms increasingly in the sights of organised cybercriminals, South Africa's Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA) says ransomware defences must be routinely evaluated and disaster recovery procedures regularly...
Serious slump seen in NFT art sales
The "crypto winter" has definitely cooled collectors' appetite for digital artwork and the once booming NFT art market is significantly down by nearly every trackable metric, with the number of sales and sales value deep below last year's levels. According to data...
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The evolution of DDoS
Today, hackers are using DDoS as a means to an end, a smokescreen hiding a much more damaging, malicious intent that could see sensitive business data compromised, says Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks Despite the ever-changing arsenal of today's...
Openserve, Huawei deploy SA fibre
Openserve and Huawei have jointly announced the successful deployment of a high-speed fibre packet and optical transport network. This will enable Openserve to respond to the exponential growth in demand for data services across South Africa, with trial results...
Fujitsu fast-tracks SDDC with VMware
Fujitsu is fast-tracking the creation of enterprise software-defined data centers (SDDC) with its Integrated System solution PRIMEFLEX for VMware Cloud Foundation. Customers can deploy a large-scale SDDC for Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) or virtual desktop use...
Cybersecurity skills gap is a danger to businesses
The number of cyber attacks being carried out globally is continuously growing, and has seen significant acceleration in the last five years, writes Mark McCallum, chief technology officer of Orange Business Services. A recent study by PwC found that the number of...
Software AG enters innovation partnership with Bosch
Software AG has entered a strategic innovation partnership with Robert Bosch to develop new joint services and solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0. In addition, both companies have agreed to collaborate on sales activities in order to extend...
DSG wins at BPeSA Awards 2016
Digital Solutions Group (DSG) - a market leader in on-demand customer experience management - received the accolade for Best Domestic Outsourced Contact Centre at the BPeSA 2016 national awards ceremony hosted in Cape Town over the weekend. These awards connect the...
How intelligent will AI get?
Imagine a Personal Assistant Bot, a machine or application that you could ask to organise a meeting or arrange bookings just as you would a live, human assistant. As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more prevalent and approaches advance, such a scenario may be...
Remote monitoring , management key for cloud security
In today's digital world internet connected devices have become a part of every aspect of our lives, and as this digital transformation continues, it is imperative that businesses understand the complexities that come with it. To address this situation, Panda Security...
HDS aims to accelerate digitalisation
Hitachi Data Systems has announced three new ways to improve and accelerate digital transformation initiatives. Current market offerings lack flexibility and choice for customers, forcing IT to face on their own a gauntlet of obstacles and dead ends. To address this,...
FLIR Ariel II camera range available from GIT
Graphic Image Technologies has announced the local availability of FLIR's latest Full HD cameras, the Ariel II range. A solid technology update, this range of IP surveillance cameras now deliver full HD 1080p resolution with evidentiary class capabilities. The new...
Solution Architect at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
Fixed-term contract for 12 months Minimum requirements A Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronic/computer engineering, information technology or related field.A minimum of a TOGAF Certification.A minimum of 5 years practical experience in professional...
NodeJS_Javascript Developer (LW2856)
Design, Development, and maintenance of the platform. Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements. Review code of team members in line with quality and delivery requirements Ability and willingness to coach and give training to colleagues...
Senior Business Analysts at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
12 months fixed-term contract Minimum requirements Bachelor's degree in informatics, information technology, computer science/engineering or related fields with at least five years' experience in software development life cycle management.Experience in the following:...
Business Analyst (LM)
Collaboration with Team Lead, Stakeholders, IT PO and Team regarding Operational topics. Ensures the operability and operational quality of the applications over the entire life cycle in the area of responsibility. Ensures the implementation of all tasks and content...
Fullstack Developer
Is this you?You're a proactive problem-solver who thrives in agile environments, adapting swiftly to change. A critical thinker, you take initiative, meet deadlines, and deliver solutions independently. With a knack for seeing the bigger picture, you're driven to...
Project Manager – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for Senior Project Managers to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Ensure that the project charter / project management plan is adequately defined and aligned to the...
Solutions Architect (Application Engineering) (CH1002) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client, the most innovative financial institution in South Africa, is seeking a Solutions Architect to steer the evolution of our banking systems. As a Solutions Architect, you'll ensure our technology is robust enough to support them, enhancing both efficiency...
IAM Engineer (Identity & Access Management) – Western Cape Cape Town
Implement, configure, administer, and maintain Identity and Access Management Platforms & Services. Serve as a subject matter expert on IAM-related matters. Collaborate with stakeholders and technology partners. Design and implement procedures and best practices...
Firmware Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Our global client who produce cutting edge security products is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join their team. You would be joining as a firmware engineer where you will get to work with the teams in a Scaled Agile environment. The primary focus of this role is...
C# QA Manager – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Join our clients at the forefront of the Financial Sector who are on the hunt for a QA Manger! Work with the latest in technology with a dynamic team and enjoy a fantastic permanent, hybrid role based in Menlyn. Required Education and Experience: DevOps and/or Agile...
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