Intel adds performance for the AI PC age
Intel has launched what it says is its most efficient family of x86 processors ever - the Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors. The company says the new processors deliver exceptional performance, breakthrough x86 power efficiency, a massive leap in graphics...
The digital afterlife … and stolen identities
An astounding 66% of South Africans believe the identities of the deceased are particularly vulnerable to identity theft, according to a new Kaspersky study - Excitement, Superstition and Great Insecurity – How Global Consumers Engage with the Digital World. As for...
Medium companies see pirated software as a way to cut costs
A new Kaspersky report reveals that 24% of companies globally with 50 to 999 employees are ready to use pirated alternatives of business software to decrease IT spending. Among small businesses (less than 50 employees), only 8% are ready to take this step. This...
Pick n Pay extends cryptocurrency pilot
Pick n Pay has completed the first phase of a new pilot that allows customers to pay using cryptocurrency on their smartphones, and it now testing in more stores. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority’s (FSCA) recent announcement paves the way for cryptocurrency as a...
HR leaders play key role in corporate connectedness
HR leaders must equip managers to drive culture connectedness among employees as 60% of hybrid knowledge workers report their direct manager is one of the top two influences on their connection to organisational culture, according to Gartner. A December 2021 Gartner...
US parents call for crypto education in schools
According to an analysis by BanklessTimes.com, 64% of US parents would like to see crypto education established in schools. BanklessTimes CEO, Jonathan Merry, comments: "It is encouraging to see that parents are starting to realize the importance of crypto education....
Cellular IoT gateway market reached $1,15bn in 2021
Berg Insight has found that than 4,5-million cellular IoT gateways were shipped globally during 2021, at a total market value of approximately $1,15-billion. Annual sales grew at a rate of 14% as demand recovered following the Covid-19 pandemic. The industry...
Teraco completes hyperscale data centre expansion
Teraco has completed first phase of JB4, its new hyperscale data centre addition to the Bredell Campus in Ekurhuleni. The new facility supports the growing demand by enterprises and cloud providers for data centre capacity. JB4 offers highly resilient and secure...
PMI sees slight improvement
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose from 48.2 index points in September to 50 in October. This is slightly better than the average recorded during the previous quarter (49.6). However, the Transnet strike and faltering global demand...
Anton Herbst exits long career in IT distribution
Industry veteran Anton Herbst, currently CEO of Tarsus On Demand (TOD) and Tarsus Technology Group (TTG) has resigned his positions at the group with effect from 31 January 2023. Gary Pickford, currently chief commercial officer of Tarsus Distribution, will take on...
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Snapt scores $1m funding from Convergence Partners
Local technology start-up, Snapt, has secured $1-million (R15 814 450.00) in funding from investment firm, Convergence Partners. Dave Blakey, CEO of Snapt, says that the backing by Convergence Partners is more than a vote of confidence in Snapt's potential; it shows...
Standard Chartered goes mobile in Africa
Standard Chartered Bank is bringing its newest mobile and online banking platform to 1-million clients across eight African markets, the most extensive digital rollout of its kind in Africa by an international bank. Supported by the bank's global-standard technology,...
KBA and Xerox target folding carton market
KBA Sheetfed Solutions, a business unit of the Koenig & Bauer Group (KBA), and Xerox have announced a partnership to develop an industrial digital sheetfed press for the folding carton market.Wide format cartons, for items like cosmetics, food and pharmaceutical...
iWayAfrica launches fibre services in Zambia
iWayAfrica Zambia has announced the launch of its fibre to the premises offer to business and consumers. This is the latest connectivity service to be launched by iWayAfrica Zambia, which is also part of Gondwana International Networks, a pan-African communications...
Kaspersky Lab debuts Security Awareness Training
Kaspersky Lab has announced the availability of a computer-based Security Awareness Training product range, aimed at enhancing the overall security of businesses by building a cyber safety culture and giving employees the right motivation and essential knowledge to...
SA suffers from a debt hangover
South Africans have headed into 2016 with a debt hangover that is going to have a huge impact, compounding the fact that South Africans were rated as the biggest borrowers in 2014. This is according to Andrew van Niekerk, MD of Teleforge Communications, a company...
Global compliance for Interactive Intelligence
Interactive Intelligence Group's PureCloud and Communications as a Service (CaaS) solutions have met international compliance requirements across all its global data centres. "With more than 20 years of experience working with global contact centers that are regularly...
Giving aspiring coders a hand up
Code for Cape Town, a not for profit organisation that teaches high school girls to code, has started a collaboration with Havas Boondoggle to help their learners to develop technological solutions to social issues in their communities. In a series of service design...
You are the weakest link …
A decade ago, an anti-virus solution, firewall and some DLP were thought to be more than enough to prevent threats from damaging your organisation. However, today's threats are far more sophisticated, and rely on your company's most valuable assets to succeed - your...
Ask your MSSP about better network security
Frost & Sullivan predicts that the market for Managed Security Service Providers (MSSP) will grow from $6,66-billion in 2011, to $15,63-billion by 2016. "We are seeing a steep increase in advanced threats and cyber attacks. More and more organisations across the...
Business Support Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
We are looking for a Business Support Analyst in the Servicing and Workflow space. Job PurposeDelivering a world class customer service experienceTaking ownership of all customer support related to allocated servicesUnderstanding the business needs in the SME...
Application Developer – Gauteng Centurion
Join an innovative team in Pretoria as an Application Developer! Our client seeks a skilled professional with around 4 years of solid experience to craft and maintain software components using C#, MS SQL, ASP.Net, HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, and TypeScript. You'll be...
IT Technician
A dynamic and fast growing IT company, based in Port Elizabeth, is seeking an IT Technician. 2 years in the it support field with experience specific to the field of Desktop / Laptop / Server support secures.Must have a high work ethic and be passionate about a career...
Software Quality Engineer II (SQE I)
Are you passionate about ensuring the quality of software solutions? We are looking for a Software Quality Engineer II (SQE I) to join our team. As an SQE I, you will utilize automation test kits, frameworks, and pre-defined test tools to inspect, analyse, design,...
IT Technician – Eastern Cape Gqebera
A dynamic and fast growing IT company, based in Port Elizabeth, is seeking an IT Technician. 2 years in the it support field with experience specific to the field of Desktop / Laptop / Server support secures.Must have a high work ethic and be passionate about a career...
Software Quality Engineer II (SQE I) – Gauteng Sandton
Are you passionate about ensuring the quality of software solutions? We are looking for a Software Quality Engineer II (SQE I) to join our team. As an SQE I, you will utilize automation test kits, frameworks, and pre-defined test tools to inspect, analyse, design,...
SOC Analyst
Are you a skilled and experienced SOC Analyst II with a passion for cyber resilience? We have an exciting opportunity for you to lead our cutting-edge team in Rosebank! As a key member of our elite cyber resilience force, you'll play a crucial role in safeguarding our...
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SOC Analyst – Gauteng Rosebank
Are you a skilled and experienced SOC Analyst II with a passion for cyber resilience? We have an exciting opportunity for you to lead our cutting-edge team in Rosebank! As a key member of our elite cyber resilience force, you'll play a crucial role in safeguarding our...
Principal Software Engineer – Gauteng Sandton
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