How to ensure AI offers ROI
Kathy Gibson reports – Companies around the world are starting to measure artificial intelligence (AI) projects against real return on investment (ROI). Todd Lieb, vice-president: cloud partnerships at Dell Technologies, explains that AI is accelerating the pace of...
RansomHub rises as ransomware landscape shifts
Ransomware remains the world’s top cyberthreat, according to Check Point Research’s latest security report, with RansomHub quickly emerging as the fastest-growing group operating through Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS). As of September 2024, RansomHub accounted for 19%...
Microsoft to lay off 10 000 workers
Microsoft is gearing up to lay off about 10 000 employees, equivalent to just shy of 5% of its workforce. According to the company's Securities and Exchange (SEC) filing yesterday, the cutting of about 10 000 employees by the end of the third fiscal quarter of 2023 is...
About $24bn of BTC permanently lost
The value BTC that is lost due to these forgotten passwords and private key loss stands at around $24-billion - or about 1,45-million BTC. This is according to research by BitcoinCasino.com, which adds there is no way to recover these lost funds. So crypto owners must...
Robotised production may be disrupted for weeks by a cyberattack
Robotics are used together with industrial control systems for production, replacing manual labour and improving business efficiency. However, according to recent Kaspersky research, the majority of employees surveyed in manufacturing companies in South Africa (73%)...
Backlog release and DX initiatives keep European server market afloat
Despite concerns about the general economic and geopolitical climate, the European server market continued posting strong growth in the third quarter of 2022 according to the Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker published by International Data Corporation (IDC). The...
Unchecked cyberattacks a growing threat to the fragile global economy
The Adoption of connected devices during the pandemic led to a dramatic increase in cyberattacks. And, according to a new report launched at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023, if left unchecked, the cost of cyberattacks will continue to rise, threatening a...
Critical infrastructure blackouts, cyber are top threats in SA
Cyber incidents and business interruption rank as the biggest company concerns for the second year in succession, both garnering 34% of all responses in the Allianz Risk Barometer 2023. However, macroeconomic developments such as inflation, financial market volatility...
SA consumers under the whip as economic pressure grows
Soaring inflation and economic pressures are taking their toll on South African consumers. According to research conducted by TransUnion at the beginning of November 2022, two in three consumers (67%) have cut their discretionary spending in the past three months -...
Strong growth forecast for low-code, no-code and intelligent developer technologies
The market for low-code, no-code and intelligent developer technologies (LCNCIDT) continues to see strong demand from both professional and non-technical developers. A new International Data Corporation (IDC) forecast shows worldwide LCNCIDT revenue growing to...
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Fortinet provides on-demand security at scale
Fortinet has launched vSecurity Virtual Network Function to enable global enterprises to deploy adaptive, intelligent virtualised network security. Shawn Hakl, vice-president of networking and innovation at Verizon, explains: "As enterprise networks transition to...
Ricoh is a managed print leader five years running
Quocirca has placed Ricoh in a leadership position of the managed print services (MPS) market for the fifth consecutive year. The report, called "Managed Print Services Landscape, 2016", says Ricoh's holistic approach to providing consistent, high quality service to...
DRS cleans up at Intel Partner Awards
Local security company DRS has been named Intel's Revenue Partner of the Year, South Africa 2015 and Enterprise Partner of the Year, Sub Saharan Africa 2015. In addition, the Technical Guru of the Year, South Africa 2015, was awarded to DRS's senior technical...
Vox Telecom continues Golden Lions Rugby partnership
Integrated ICT and infrastructure provider, Vox Telecom has renewed its sponsorship agreement with the Golden Lions Rugby Union (GLRU). Vox Telecom has been a technology partner to Lions Rugby for the last ten years, providing connectivity and telecoms services to the...
Aware360 expands industrial IoT with Gemalto
Gemalto is enabling Aware360, a leading industrial IoT solution provider, to connect with virtually any sensor, device or machine and quickly transform big data into smarter data. Secure data is the "new currency" that fuels IoT and underpins Gemalto's strategy which...
AirWatch Express speeds, simplifies mobile device management
VMware has released AirWatch Express, a simple mobile device management (MDM) cloud solution designed to get devices up and running quickly. AirWatch Express makes it easy to configure devices with apps, email and Wi-Fi, while enabling the data encryption and security...
Promotions should be earned
Getting a promotion may seem like a momentous event, but without the support of those you work with, and whom you will eventually manage, the joy of receiving a promotion may be short lived. What's more, unless you are able to meet and exceed the expectations of your...
Six principles of resilience to manage security
Security professionals in South Africa need to protect their enterprise by building resilience. Speaking ahead of the Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2016 in Cape Town, Tom Scholtz vice president & Gartner Fellow, says resilience is the best approach to address both...
Dac Systems and Nintex demystify workflow
Managing workflow in business can be a challenge, especially because of the many processes and procedures involved, compliance with regulations, and the need to align resources. With the need for all businesses to embrace digital, the role of workflow management has...
Impact fund investt in early stage businesses
Seed Engine, the WDB Investment Holdings (WDBIH) and Grovest have developed a creative response to the dearth of funding for early and growth stage businesses. The WDB Seed Fund will fill this critical gap and offer significant tax advantages and Broad-Based Black...
Service Desk Engineer – Gauteng Midrand
Hire Resolve is currently seeking a highly skilled Service Desk Engineer on behalf of our esteemed client, a leading specialist in ICT solutions. Our client excels in helping organizations design, support, and manage robust IT infrastructures that drive business...
Software Developer (Oracle PL/SQL) (CH1013)
Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry is seeking a skilled Oracle PL/SQL Developer with 3 to 5 years of experience, including expertise in Oracle Forms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining Oracle database...
Software Developer – Java (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....
Mid Developer (JHB/CPT)
The Mid Developer will work closely with the Senior Developer to manage both front-end and back-end development processes, implementing solutions from conception to final product according to business needs. The Mid Developer is required to implement and oversee the...
Data Scientist (JHB / CPT)
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Data Scientist/Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in data science and engineering, a proven track record of working with large datasets, and the ability to lead projects...
Software Engineer (Go, Java, C/C++) (CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading provider of cutting-edge Telecommunications Solutions in Stellenbosch seeks a passionate coder to fill the role of its next Software Engineer with strong Go, Java and C or C++. Joining a highly skilled Agile team, you will work with a strong...
Software Development Graduate Programme 2025
Calling all final-year and graduate developers!It's that time of year again, Psybergate is hiring for our 2025 Graduate Programme, starting late January 2025. Applications are now open - apply as soon as possible so you don't miss out!NB: Please apply using this link....
Software Developer (Oracle PL/SQL) (CH1013) – Western Cape Kuils River
Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry is seeking a skilled Oracle PL/SQL Developer with 3 to 5 years of experience, including expertise in Oracle Forms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining Oracle database...
Software Developer – Java (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....
Mid Developer (JHB/CPT) – Gauteng Johannesburg
The Mid Developer will work closely with the Senior Developer to manage both front-end and back-end development processes, implementing solutions from conception to final product according to business needs. The Mid Developer is required to implement and oversee the...
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