DNS activity demonstrates the reach of cyberthreats
The threat landscape is full of moving targets. Over time, popular tools, tactics, and procedures change: malicious techniques shift to follow global trends, and often disappear or resurface, sometimes years down the line. To stay ahead of this ebb and flow, security...
SA firms boost efficiency with GenAI
A new study by the IBM Institute for Business Value found that surveyed CEOs are facing workforce, culture and regulation challenges as they act quickly to implement and scale generative AI (GenAI) across their organisations. The annual global study of 3 000 CEOs from...
Digital reading and its role in child mental health
In South Africa, where two out of three children face mental health challenges, and approximately one in seven have a treatable mental health condition - most children will carry the brain burden through to adulthood, due to the country's chronic lack of specialists...
Legal departments are underusing maturing technologies
Many legal departments are struggling to implement emerging technologies while also failing to adopt some of the the most impactful legal and compliance technologies, according to Gartner. “The technology landscape in legal and compliance has been dynamic in recent...
Top predictions for IT organisations and users for 2023 and beyond
Gartner has revealed its top strategic predictions for 2023 and beyond. Gartner's top predictions explore how business and technology leaders can reimagine assumptions and seize the moment to turn uncertainty to certainty. "Uncertainty carries as much opportunity as...
CIOs need to accelerate digital time to value
CIOs and IT leaders must take action to accelerate time to value and drive top- and bottom-line enterprise growth from digital investments, according to Gartner's annual global survey of CIOs and technology executives. "The pressure on CIOs to deliver digital...
Cybersecurity has never been more important
Fraud has evolved since the height of the pandemic, with criminals simultaneously targeting online and offline vulnerabilities as our daily lives return to a blend of in-person and e-commerce experiences. "As in-person commerce returns to pre-pandemic levels, crooks...
Only 10% of companies measured greenhouse gas emissions
The call for global climate action today is urgent, and companies recognize the need to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions - not just for the planet, but for the benefit of their own business. While accurately and comprehensively measuring emissions is crucial for...
SA youth depressed from lack of access to labour market
Lack of access to the labour market is taking a toll on young South Africans' mental health, new research by the University of Cape Town's Alan J Flisher Centre for Public Mental Health reveals. Titled "Understanding the complex relationship between multidimensional...
Covid vaccination roll-out stagnates in Africa
Covid-19 vaccination coverage has stagnated in half of African countries, while the number of doses administered monthly declined by over 50% between July and September, a World Health Organisation (WHO) analysis finds. Although Africa is far from reaching the...
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SoftCo partners with Grant Thornton in SA
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Visibility is top defence against targeted attacks
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WDB, Grovest take stakes in Seed Engine
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BBBEE compliance gets harder for SA firms
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SUSE joins Microsoft Enterprise Cloud Alliance and Test Drive Program
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How technology has shaped the modern office
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PaySpace announces integration with Xero
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When is it time for new ERP software?
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MiX Telematics to distribute TankSafe in Africa
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Infiniti Insurance pioneers online platform
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Senior Systems Administrator – Gauteng Pretoria
We are seeking a versatile Senior Systems Administrator to ensure the seamless operation, security, and efficiency of our organization's IT landscape. This role involves managing and supporting various operating systems, network protocols, cloud services, and security...
Specialist Support Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Work as part of a DevOps team, leverage specialist analysis & testing tools, frameworks, techniques and practices to elicit, define and organize business requirements. Translate & document business requirements into user stories & specifications (Cross...
Business Data Analyst
Business Requirements specificationDocument business, data requirements and business processesStakeholder management and communicationData mapping analysis and interpreting data sets Minimum Requirements:Matric /Grade 12Tertiary qualification (degree/diploma)...
Data Warehouse Manager
Calling all Data Warehouse Managers.Data Warehouse Manager manages the daily activities of the team responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and support of data warehouse systems and projects. Oversees data design and the creation of database...
Business Data Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
Business Requirements specificationDocument business, data requirements and business processesStakeholder management and communicationData mapping analysis and interpreting data sets Minimum Requirements:Matric /Grade 12Tertiary qualification (degree/diploma)...
Data Warehouse Manager – Gauteng Centurion
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Senior C#.Net Software Developer
Application design new applicationsEnhance existing developmentApplication maintenance and fault resolutionParticipate in testing and DevOPS processesAssist in UI, prototype (user interface design and layout mock-ups)Write specifications and designing, building,...
Senior Database Developer
SENIOR DATABASE DEVELOPER CLOSING DATE 2 AUGUST 2024SALARY R 1.1 MILLION CTC PER ANNUM JOB PURPOSE Design, develop and maintain high performance scalable and secure database solution in order to ensure successful and efficient database solutions meeting the business...
Senior C#.Net Software Developer – Gauteng Midrand
Application design new applicationsEnhance existing developmentApplication maintenance and fault resolutionParticipate in testing and DevOPS processesAssist in UI, prototype (user interface design and layout mock-ups)Write specifications and designing, building,...
Senior Database Developer – Gauteng Centurion
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