Cyber risk mitigation now a necessity
With a significant increase in both the frequency and severity of cyber claims, Allianz Commercial’s Complex Claims handler, Mukondeleli Masiza, delivered crucial insights on cyber risk mitigation at the recent SNG Grant Thornton Cyber Security Awareness Summit. In...
Digitalisation puts African tech startups in a good position
With digitalisation as a key enabler of organic growth in greenfield projects in Africa, technology startups are well placed to capitalise on the desire of larger and established corporations wanting to move into various enterprise technologies in the region,...
ChatGPT produces malicious emails and code
Check Point Research (CPR) has warned of hackers potentially using OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Codex to execute targeted and efficient cyber-attacks. To demonstrate, CPR used ChatGPT and Codex to produce malicious emails, code and a full infection chain capable of targeting...
Study reveals the true value of elephants
New research examining the services and benefits of elephants has revealed many values are often overlooked when deciding how they should be protected. The collaboration between universities in England and South Africa, including the University of Portsmouth, found...
NASA’s Perseverance rover to begin building Martian sample depot
In the coming days, NASA’s Perseverance rover is expected to begin building the first sample depot on another world. This will mark a crucial milestone in the NASA-ESA (European Space Agency) Mars Sample Return campaign, which aims to bring Mars samples to Earth for...
Climate change played key role in dinosaur success story
Climate change, rather than competition, played a key role in the ascendancy of dinosaurs through the Late Triassic and Early Jurassic periods. According to new research, changes in global climate associated with the Triassic-Jurassic mass extinction – which wiped out...
META sees strong growth for smart home devices
The Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) smart home devices market continues to register significant gains on the back of increasing demand and better supply in the region. That's according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC), with the...
What the future looks like for operations
The top 10 predictions for the Future of Operations from International Data Corporation (IDC) illustrate how the next five years will be transformational for operations as organisations find new and more effective ways to manage, analyse, and collaborate around their...
SASE expected to hit $8bn in 2023
The ongoing need to modernise the network and security architecture for branch offices and hybrid users led to the vigorous 33% revenue growth in the SASE market. A report from Dell’Oro anticipates that enterprises will continue to place a high priority on SASE and...
Microsoft, Viasat to deliver access to underserved communities
Microsoft and Viasat has announced a new partnership to help deliver Internet access to 10-million people around the world, including 5-million in Africa. Viasat is the first satellite partner to work with Microsoft’s Airban Initiative. The two companies will deepen...
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Fortinet acquires AccelOps
Fortinet has announced its acquisition of AccelOps, a leading provider of network security monitoring and analytics solutions. The acquisition further extends Fortinet's recently announced Security Fabric strategy by enhancing network security visibility, security...
Informal Solutions acquires M4JAM
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Vodacom Business scales up cloud capability
South African corporates shifting to cloud computing to counter tough economic times are offered more certainty of significant investment and large scale resourcing availability to the local market thanks to Vodacom Business. Preparing for the increase in uptake in...
Secure roaming at R59/day or 8c/Mb
execMobile has announced new secure, low-cost solutions for leisure travellers. "We are thrilled to offer solutions based on our customers' feedback," says founder and MD of execMobile, Craig Lowe. "Poor quality static hotel or coffee shop WiFi simply does not meet...
Lenovo takes on $87bn data centre market
Lenovo has intensified its focus on the $87-billion data centre technology market by unveiling an expanded arsenal of IT solutions, including next-generation software defined storage, enterprise networking offerings and capabilities, the latest high-performance...
Kaspersky protects against targeting attacks
Kaspersky Lab has announced a major expansion of its enterprise security product portfolio with a solution designed to detect targeted attacks. The Kaspersky Anti Targeted Attack Platform is a premium solution based on the most advanced technology to date that draws...
Convergence on the continent
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Bytes brings Xerox MPS training to Africa
A true managed print service (MPS) can help companies optimise their print environment, reduce print related expenditure and increase efficiency. To enable customers to take advantage of the significant benefits of a Xerox MPS solution, Bytes Documents Solutions (BDS)...
BT boosts managed security services
BT and Fortinet have announced an agreement that will integrate Fortinet's FortiGate enterprise firewalls into BT's global portfolio of managed security services. Michael Xie, chairman of the board and chief executive officer, Fortinet explains how: "BT's global reach...
How cyber-ready are SA businesses?
Worldwide, digital technology continues to transform the world of business by exposing organisations to a multitude of opportunities and threats. It is, therefore, not surprising that cybercrime continues to escalate rapidly, ranking as the second-most reported crime...
Software Quality Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
Software Quality Engineer – Cape Town, South AfricaFunction: TechnologySub-Function: Quality EngineeringLocation: Cape Town, South AfricaAre you passionate about ensuring the highest quality in software delivery? Join us as a Software Quality Engineer for a 12-month...
Procurement System Administrator – Gauteng Kempton Park
This global company is a leading supplier of equipment and tools in the mining and construction industry. As the Procurement System Administrator, you will be responsible for the administration, configuration, and maintenance of the procurement system(s) used by the...
SENIOR C# DEVELOPER – Western Cape Somerset West
TITLE: SENIOR C# DEVELOPERDescription Responsibilities/Tasks:Implementing code that can be reused on multiple platforms.Breaking down complex issues into smaller manageable tasks.Support existing and develop new functionality and components.Understand existing product...
Test Analyst
We are seeking a Senior Test Analyst who will be a key member of the software testing and quality assurance team, and play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of software products, often contributing to improving test processes and the overall...
SAP Authorisations Consultant (Expert) – 0056
Senior Certified SAP Authorisations Consultant with 10 yrs+ experience, functional knowledge of SAP EWM / SD / WM & MM Modules and ABAP Debugging required for a reputable global companySAP ERP AuthorisationsSAP BW AuthorisationsSAP GRCAnalyse and solve SAP Module...
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Monitor and mange alerts of mainframe services (environmentsEscalation of alerts to differnt support teamsHealth check processesBatch processingManipultaion of batchPerforming mainframe IPLRender Batch Support and Consultancy services to DevelopersLiaise with Vendors...
Lead Analyst Programmer
Are you passionate about calculations and analysis and are you seeking a rewarding career in fiduciary asset management? Do you have strong communication and interpersonal skills? Are you highly organised and adaptable, with a strong ethical base? Then this position...
Intermediate SQL Developer
Title: Intermediate SQL DeveloperDescription Responsibilities/Tasks:Develop complex T-SQL queries, Stored Procedures and Triggers.Assist in the design of the relational database architecture for new development projects.Develop new / alter existing SQL objects based...
Test Analyst – Gauteng Gauteng
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Senior Certified SAP Authorisations Consultant with 10 yrs+ experience, functional knowledge of SAP EWM / SD / WM & MM Modules and ABAP Debugging required for a reputable global companySAP ERP AuthorisationsSAP BW AuthorisationsSAP GRCAnalyse and solve SAP Module...
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