Third-party risk makes SA businesses vulnerable
Third-party risk must be better managed to reduce a range of risks facing South African organisations. This emerged during a recent webinar hosted by the Cybersecurity Special Interest Group (SIGCyber) of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South...
People with ‘blind imagination’ have poor sound response too
People with aphantasia - individuals who report experiencing no visual imagery at all - also showed reduced activation of the brain’s visual cortex in response to sounds, according to a new study. The research - led by the University of Glasgow and published in...
SA wins 15 medals at the BRICS Future Skills Challenge
South Africa's best future-forward digital skills are comparable to those of top candidates from Brazil, Russia, India and China. This is according to the results of the BRICS Future Skills Challenge, an online multi-day competition hosted by China this month. South...
Employers value procurement and supply professionals
The CIPS Procurement Salary Guide 2022: South Africa paints a clear picture of just how valuable procurement and supply professionals have become to organisations in an increasingly volatile and uncertain world. As the war in Ukraine escalates, inflation spikes,...
Online sales grew on Cyber Monday, Black Friday
The average transaction per minute on Cyber Monday was 408 as South Africans continued to shop for the best deals online. This is according to the 3D Secure data, BankservAfrica's online card authentication service (i.e., transactions that require customer...
FortiGuard Labs helps Interpol take down cybercriminals in Africa
FortiGuard Labs has provided evidentiary support to Interpol and African Member countries as part of the Africa Cyber Surge Operation (ASCO) to help detect, investigate, and disrupt cybercrime through co-ordinated law enforcement activities, using Interpol platforms,...
What to expect in the cybersecurity space in 2023
KnowBe4 has released its 2023 cybersecurity predictions from its team of industry experts. The top five predicted cybersecurity trends for 2023 include: * A shift in focus to creating a security culture within organizations across the globe - The need for security...
Data protection laws being put to the test
A global survey conducted in May 2022 by MARCO has found that the Covid-19 pandemic ushered in a new era of online shopping, cashless payments, and the general growth of the digital ecosystem. As more and more transactions move online, the importance of privacy and...
Global smartphone shipments continue to be impacted
An updated forecast for the worldwide smartphone market from IDC is showing a more prolonged recovery than previously expected. According to the latest Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker forecast, shipments of smartphones will decline 9,1% in 2022, a reduction...
Intel fuels Moore’s Law paving the way to 1trn transistors by 2030
Intel has unveiled research breakthroughs fueling its innovation pipeline for keeping Moore's Law on track to a trillion transistors on a package in the next decade. At IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM) 2022, Intel researchers showcased advancements...
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Tailored protection for ATMs and POS terminals
Kaspersky Lab has announced the availability of Kaspersky Embedded Systems Security, a targeted enterprise-grade solution designed to protect ATMs, point-of-sale systems and point of service machines. Aimed at protecting a diverse variety of Windows-based platforms,...
Prevention better than cure for car jamming
When you park your car and click the remote to lock your doors, you probably don't give the action a second thought. We place a lot of trust in that plastic remote, and criminals know this. Technology is a great tool to enhance our lives, but it can also be used...
Why businesses need a data management strategy
Both the world and the IT industry are changing at a breathtaking speed, with the Internet of Things (IoT) set to further usher in a host of changes, writes Gary de Menezes, country manager of NetApp South Africa. Some of these transformations we can already foresee,...
VMware’s AirWatch sees massive growth
IDC has ranked VMware AirWatch as the largest enterprise mobility management (EMM) vendor in terms of market share for 2015, growing 83,8% from 2014 through 2015. AirWatch had the largest percentage of market share among the top 14 EMM vendors, at 16,5% in 2015,...
Airtel wins Global Telecommunication Business award
Bharti Airtel, in collaboration with Nokia, has won the Global Telecommunication Business (GTB) award for a digital backbone that is driving mobile economy in Africa. Airtel also emerged the winner in Voice over internet Protocol (VoiP) App within the Exceptional...
Eaton appoints new MD for Africa
Power management company Eaton has announced the appointment of Seydou Kane as MD for the Africa region, effective from 1 June 2016. Seydou replaces Shane Kilfoil who will be moving to a global role within Eaton in the US. Seydou will bring a wide-ranging experience...
Standard Bank Incubator partners with Startup Grind
The Standard Bank Incubator has announced a partnership with Startup Grind, a global start-up community powered by Google for Entrepreneurs. Startup Grind is designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. The initiative hosts monthly events in 200 cities and...
Experts call for more law enforcement
Companies should be aware of the constantly changing security environment and the ever-increasing threats, new legislation and best market practices. This was the key message at a recent event hosted by Xperien to address the challenges of the new Protection of...
Networks Unlimited is Riverbed Distributor of the Year
Networks Unlimited has won the Riverbed Technology Distributor of the Year 2015 Award for South Africa. The local awards were presented at the Riverbed Partner Connect Conference 2016, in Johannesburg, on April 20th, recognising regional partners for great...
Outsmart the bad, safeguard the good
Preventing the loss of critical or sensitive data has been an issue for as long as there has been proprietary information and intellectual property, writes Perry Hutton, regional vice-president of Fortinet Africa. But recent developments both in regulatory...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About the Role: As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, analyse processes, and recommend improvements to enhance...
Junior Software Developer
Our Client is looking for a Junior Software Developer to join their dynamic company. The developer will be part of an agile development team and will fulfil a pivotal role in delivering quality software applications. The incumbent will need to be experienced in...
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We are looking for a Scrum Master that has experience and proven track in managing projects within an Agile Custom Development and Integration environment. The successful Scrum Master will be responsible for owning the delivery of numerous Agile projects on an...
Senior Javascript Full Stack Developer
Are you a tech-savvy individual with a passion for cutting-edge technologies? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation and collaboration are key? If so, we want you to join our team as a JavaScript Full Stack Developer! We're at the forefront of...
Senior Services Developer
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Services Developer who will be a member of the services integrations team, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable solutions that enhance our services and integrations landscape. With...
Data Scientist at Datonomy Solutions
This builds on the Data Scientist capabilities and is accountable for developing retail Analytical Data Assets (ADA's) and accompanying strategies for key ‘Use Cases' through using data analysis and predictive modelling techniques, simulation, and optimisation to...
Junior Software Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region
Our Client is looking for a Junior Software Developer to join their dynamic company. The developer will be part of an agile development team and will fulfil a pivotal role in delivering quality software applications. The incumbent will need to be experienced in...
Scrum Master – Gauteng Sandton
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Senior Javascript Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Are you a tech-savvy individual with a passion for cutting-edge technologies? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation and collaboration are key? If so, we want you to join our team as a JavaScript Full Stack Developer! We're at the forefront of...
Senior Services Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
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