Co-ordinated remote attack targets 5 000 pagers
In an eye-watering demonstration of how the Internet of Things (IoT) can be employed to bring cyberwarfare into the physical realm, experts are scrambling to figure out how pagers used by Lebanon’s Hezbollah operatives were detonated yesterday. At least 11 people are...
Insurers have a critical role in defining ethical AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) promises to revolutionise how property and casualty (P&C) business gets done. As a result, P&C insurers are uniquely positioned to advance the conversation for ethical AI – not just for their own businesses, but for all...
Cash vs online payments – where will customers flock?
While cash remains king as a means of payment in emerging markets, the proliferation of technology and the ever-increasing demand for instant and fast payments are changing the way businesses, retailers and consumers transact daily. And with Black Friday just around...
African Tech Festival recognises the continent’s innovators
Winners of the 15th Africa Tech Festival Awards - formerly AfricaCom Awards- were announced this week in Cape Town as the annual event one again celebrated record attendances. "It has been refreshing and energising being back in face-to-face contact with the...
Renewable energy solutions surge
Recent persistent power cuts in South Africa have seen many households and businesses turn to alternate energy sources, including solar energy, as a means of power continuity. However, solar kits don't come cheap. The average buyer in South Africa will have to spend a...
ICT could be game-changer career for the disabled
People with disabilities (PwDs) can play an invaluable role in South Africa's Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) while carving out a rewarding career for themselves in the country's thriving ICT sector, according to Prudence Mabitsela, co-founder and MD of training...
Solar Community Hub provides connectivity in rural Limpopo
SITA has joined Dell Technologies and Computer Aid International to launch a new Solar Community Hub to support a rural community in Limpopo. The project aligns with South African national Development Plan to reduce poverty and close the gaps of inequality....
In pursuit of the zero-carbon data centre
Kathy Gibson is at VMware Explore in Barcelona - Data centres today use massive amounts of electricity - and this is set to increase by as much as 200% as new technologies come online. "So there is an urgent problem today - and more that we need to solve," says Kit...
Banco BAI improves services with tech modernisation
Kathy Gibson is at VMware Explore in Barcelona - With more than 1,5-million retail and corporate customers, Angola's Banco Angolano de Investimentos (BAI) is determined to meet its current and future demands by modernising its technology infrastructure. Selecting...
SA’s business environment ranking for private companies improves
South Africa has been ranked 25th out of 33 EMEA countries in relation to the attractiveness of private business environments in PwC's latest EMEA Private Business Attractiveness Index 2022. This is an improvement on the country's 2021 ranking of 32nd out of 35...
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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...
ZACR supports African Internet Summit
The ZA Central Registry's (ZACR's) commitment to deeper African Internet engagement continues with its sponsorship of the Africa Internet Summit (AIS) of the African Internet Operators Group (AfNOG). Taking place this week in Gaborone, Botswana until 10 June 2016, the...
Xerox makes inkjet more affordable
Despite the promise of inkjet technology, many print providers struggle with embracing it because of cost and other challenges. At drupa, Xerox plans to change all of that. "Xerox is disrupting inkjet. Come see what it looks like today and what it will do for our...
Project Manager – Gauteng Pretoria
We are looking to hire a Project Manager who will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.What you'll do:Planning, compiling and managing project...
Software Developer – Java / Spring Boot 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....
Full Stack Developer (JavaScript & Angular) – Gauteng Pretoria
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a leading, cutting-edge health tech software company based in Pretoria, is seeking an exceptional developer with a strong command of various skills. If you excel in 2-3 of the following technologies: JavaScript (including Node.js, [URL Removed]...
IT Support Technician (CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a crucial role in ensuring the seamless operation of computer systems and IT infrastructure as the next IT Support Technician sought by a dynamic Financial Services Provider. You will provide technical assistance and support to internal users, ranging...
DevOps Server Engineer (AWS)
ENVIRONMENT:A strong technical DevOps Server Engineer is sought by a reputable Investment Firm – an ideal opportunity for someone wanting to expose themselves to Cloud platforms Microsoft Azure & AWS. The ideal candidate should be adept at a programming language...
UI / UX Designer at Parvana Recruitment
Client Details:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...
Software Engineer (Typescript, React, Node.js)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a comprehensive digital agency located in Reading, UK, and Stellenbosch, South Africa, is in search of a skilled Software Engineer to become a valuable member of their team. As a problem solver, you will collaborate with both customers and...
IT Support Technician (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a crucial role in ensuring the seamless operation of computer systems and IT infrastructure as the next IT Support Technician sought by a dynamic Financial Services Provider. You will provide technical assistance and support to internal users, ranging...
DevOps Server Engineer (AWS) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A strong technical DevOps Server Engineer is sought by a reputable Investment Firm – an ideal opportunity for someone wanting to expose themselves to Cloud platforms Microsoft Azure & AWS. The ideal candidate should be adept at a programming language...
UI / UX Designer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Client Details:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...
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