Businesses need to be prepared for fraud
As organisations grapple with increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes, International Fraud Awareness Week – which takes place this week (18-22 November) serves as a critical reminder of the significant financial and reputational risks posed by fraud. With global...
Nvidia tops Forbes list
Nvidia is ranked number one on Forbes magazine’s new list, America’s Best Companies, based on more than 60 measures in nearly a dozen categories that cover financial performance, customer and employee satisfaction, sustainability, remote work policies and more. Forbes...
Young scientists aim to use data analytics to improve life
Using data analytics to help combat disease, create intelligent transport systems with self-driving vehicles and smart cities, and improve the quality of manufactured goods - these are just some of the research areas to be explored by the first cohort of Masters...
Scammers target the unemployed
The Department of Employment and Labour has noted with concern of yet another scam titled "youth employment program" that make unrealistic promises to the unemployed. The department does not have a youth employment programme but, with unemployment in South Africa at...
Electronic offender monitoring market booms
The number of offenders participating in Electronic Monitoring (EM) programmes in Europe, North America and Latin America amounted to about 50 000, 371 000 and 96 000 respectively during 2021. Berg Insight estimates that the number of daily users will grow to 77 000...
Access to emerging technologies will drive creativity, community, data privacy
Following several years of constant global instability, people are gaining greater access to emerging technologies -- including AI, web3, and tokenisation -- advancing the next generation of creativity, community and data privacy. In turn, businesses and leaders...
Digital fingerprinting deters identity attacks
Add AI to the list of defenses against identity attacks, one of the most common and hardest breach to prevent. More than 40% of all data compromises involved stolen credentials, according to the 2022 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report. And a whopping 80% of all...
Smartphone shipments suffer largest-ever decline
Worldwide smartphone shipments declined 18,3% year over year to 300.3 million units in the fourth quarter of 2022 (4Q22), according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The drop marks the...
Data sovereignty, compliance issues shape IT decisions
Data sovereignty and compliance are now an important factor in shaping IT selection and design decision, according to survey results from International Data Corporation (IDC). Almost half the respondents (48%) to IDC's Cloud Pulse 2Q22 survey (n=1350) say that data...
SOCs in the line of fire
In 2022, the number of incidents in government and mass media segments grew, and the trend will continue this year. Security operation centres (SOCs) from these - and other industries - are likely to face more recurring targeted attacks, as will supply chain attacks...
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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...
Data Scientist – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Hybrid Data Scientist position open for a highly motivated and skilled professional in Cape Town. Ideal candidate must have deep technical expertise and enjoy complex problem solving. Key Requirements Degree candidates take first preferenceMinimum of 4+ years in Data...
Data Center Operations Technician at NetOps Africa
As a Data Center Technician at NetOps Africa, you will be an integral part of our Operations team, responsible for maintaining the integrity and functionality of our data centers. You will ensure that our infrastructure runs smoothly by installing, configuring, and...
Senior Data Engineer (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A software engineering and data science consultancy based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with a global development reach, serves a diverse client base, including large enterprises and emerging startups across South Africa, the Middle East, and the United...
Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment
About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...
Data Analyst
Key ResponsibilitiesData Collection and ManagementGather and validate data from various sources such as application logs, user interactions, and system performance metrics. Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data collected.Designing, implementing, and...
Data Center Operations Technician at NetOps Africa – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
As a Data Center Technician at NetOps Africa, you will be an integral part of our Operations team, responsible for maintaining the integrity and functionality of our data centers. You will ensure that our infrastructure runs smoothly by installing, configuring, and...
Senior Data Engineer (Remote) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A software engineering and data science consultancy based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with a global development reach, serves a diverse client base, including large enterprises and emerging startups across South Africa, the Middle East, and the United...
Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...
Data Analyst – Gauteng Randjespark
Key ResponsibilitiesData Collection and ManagementGather and validate data from various sources such as application logs, user interactions, and system performance metrics. Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data collected.Designing, implementing, and...
Test Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
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