AI advances to shape threat and defence landscape
In 2024, the world saw cyber threats evolve faster than before, primarily due to the rise in the number of and popularity of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. These tools assist cybercriminals in refining and making attack tactics more sophisticated and more...
Gene drives could boost malaria control
A new study explores the impact that mosquitoes modified with the gene drive technology could have on malaria incidence if deployed in West Africa. The Target Malaria UK modelling team at Imperial College London published “The potential of gene drives in malaria...
Women are being shut out of Web3
Web3 companies - those developing radical new applications involving the metaverse, blockchain technologies, and cryptocurrencies that are set to transform many global industries - are on the cutting edge of shaping the future of the digital world. But in one aspect...
Tourists are travelling back to SA’s biggest cities
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed positive signs of recovery for the South African travel and tourism sector, with travellers heading back to its major cities. The report, researched in partnership with Oxford Economics, analysed key...
What to expect from the upcoming budget
Kathy Gibson reports - Amid bearish predictions about economic growth, most (59%) of South African CEOs expect local GDP growth to decline this year. Among the challenges businesses are grappling with are structural issues, while electricity supply is having a major...
SA leads the African move to cloud
Kathy Gibson reports - South African companies expect to massively increase their investment in cloud this year. Seventy-three percent of South African respondents in the "Cloud in Africa" study released today by World Wide Worx in conjunction with Red Hat and F5 say...
SA employees still wary of AI, robots in the workplace
With the rise in popularity of artificial intelligence (AI) - especially with the recent launch of the ChatGPT bot - there are concerns among employees in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa region with regard to robots and automation systems used by companies,...
AI tops Google search trends in 2022
Google Search trends show that interest in "artificial intelligence" reached a record in 2022 in South Africa and across the world and is peaking again in January 2023, with top searches including "ai generator" (Number 3), "ai art" (4), "what is ai" (5), and "google...
Network security revenue surges, but set to slow
Enterprise spend on network security technologies - including email security, firewall, security service edge (SSE), secure Web gateway (SWG), Web application firewall (WAF), and application delivery controller (ADC) products - has been on the rebound after the dismal...
What cyberthreats to look out for in 2023
As cyberthreats continue to grow, the latest Future/Tense: Trend Micro Security Predictions for 2023 report warns that threat actors will once again ramp up attacks targeting security blind spots in the home office, software supply chain. "Although the pandemic may be...
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Why financial institutions can take the fight to cybercriminals
As a highly targeted sector, financial services organisations are also in the best place to display best practice in terms of resisting future attacks, says Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks. Cyber fraudsters are winning the battle when it comes to...
SanDisk wireless mobile storage in stock at KOLOK
Recently appointed SanDisk distributor, KOLOK - a Bidvest company - has announced the immediate availability of the SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick to the South African channel. The device allows for easy sharing, transferring and accessing of files between mobile...
African growth boosts SilverBridge annual results
Following continued expansion into Africa and the introduction of new business models built around digital offerings, SilverBridge has reported strong financial results for the year ending 30 June 2016. Its net profit increased by 21 percent to R10.1 million and its...
OutSystems available in Microsoft Azure Marketplace
OutSystems' low-code, rapid application development platform, powered by Microsoft Azure, is now available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace. Azure customers can now purchase the OutSystems enterprise-grade, low-code application platform and take advantage of a...
Change management: more than an afterthought
Little has improved in change management practices since 2013 when a Gallup report announced that 70% of change initiatives fail. Yet, change management is more critical than ever as business models are subjected to constant disruption. According to Basetsana Magano,...
ICT skills create jobs and change lives
The latest SAP Skills for Africa South Africa chapter kicked off yesterday with the Johannesburg leg of the student orientation that prefaces the actual training that started today (29 September). SAP Skills for Africa is a skills development and job creation...
FNB expects good growth in contactless ‘tap’ payments
FNB has confirmed that all its credit and debit cards issued to customers are now contactless 'tap' enabled. This means customers are able to securely tap their cards at select merchants and pay for purchases without it leaving their hands. The bank started issuing...
For millennials, work-life balance trumps salary
As more millennials enter the workplace, the business environment continues to evolve. Not only do these individuals have different views on what it takes to be successful in the modern business environment, they also have a different outlook on what is important when...
Huawei Kathea partnership to change VC landscape
Kathea has become a specialised distributor of Huawei video conferencing (VC) and unified communications (UC) products. As an established visual collaboration specialist whose channel partners service more than 90% of South Africa’s top 40 listed companies, Kathea is...
Educational institutions under threat
Like any business, educational institutions are increasingly dependent on the internet and technology to conduct daily activities, from online learning and test platforms, to storing sensitive student and employee information. A data breach or cyber-attack can...
Security Analyst X2 – Gauteng Pretoria
iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities. We are seeking a Security Analyst to join our team. As a Security Analyst, you'll be responsible for responsible for monitoring all connectivity environments, as well as continuous updates of all daily...
Technology Integrator (Chief Expert) 2870 TT – Gauteng Pretoria
A senior cloud architect to join the team to ramp up our mainframe services regarding the refactoring (conversion) from mainframe applications to Java based cloud applications.Doing a proof of concept with a small application to select an appropriate Code Conversion...
Automation Tester (with Salesforce experience) – Western Cape Cape Town
We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Automation Tester with experience in software testing, specializing in Salesforce environments. What you'll do:Level/ years experience: High intermediate – Senior (7+ years)Experience creating frameworks...
LINUX Systems Engineer & Developer
Join a company that will offer significant advantages in terms of experience gained, particularly in the field of cybersecurity and secure communications. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, which is deployed across 15 countries. This...
Business Analyst
As a business analyst you serve as a liaison among stakeholders. The incumbent is required to analyze underlying business needs (from what is being requested) and recommend solutions that enable the organization to achieve its goals via the use of technology or...
Senior PowerApps Developer
Join an esteemed global leader in the mining sector, renowned for its pioneering technologies and unwavering commitment to sustainable practices. We are currently seeking a seasoned Senior Power Apps Developer to spearhead our data visualization initiatives at our...
LINUX Systems Engineer & Developer – Gauteng Centurion
Join a company that will offer significant advantages in terms of experience gained, particularly in the field of cybersecurity and secure communications. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, which is deployed across 15 countries. This...
Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
As a business analyst you serve as a liaison among stakeholders. The incumbent is required to analyze underlying business needs (from what is being requested) and recommend solutions that enable the organization to achieve its goals via the use of technology or...
Senior PowerApps Developer – Gauteng Rosebank
Join an esteemed global leader in the mining sector, renowned for its pioneering technologies and unwavering commitment to sustainable practices. We are currently seeking a seasoned Senior Power Apps Developer to spearhead our data visualization initiatives at our...
Intermediate Full Stack Developer
Details of Role:Key Responsibilities Design and develop both front-end and back-end architecture.Collaborate with stakeholders to identify requirements.Troubleshoot, debug, and maintain existing software.Create security and data protection settings.Develop technical...
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