Joburg’s CCTV bylaws come under fire
The City of Johannesburg has signed in a new bylaw that could make outlaw many existing CCTV camera installations, and make it more onerous for property owners to secure their premises. In terms of the new bylaws, any CCTV camera that has a view of a public space will...
IoDSA raises concerns about SAA appointment
South Africa’s troubled flag carrier SAA is once again making headlines for governance issues. The Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA) notes its concern about allegations of political interference in the airline’s CEO appointment. Media reports article...
Icasa approves sale of Telkom’s Swiftnet towers
Telkom SA has obtained approval from the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) for the disposal of its masts and towers business housed in Swiftnet. This is the final major regulatory requirement for the R6,75-billion transaction to a consortium...
Huge growth in abuse of trusted applications
Cyberattackers are leveraging trusted applications and tools on Windows systems, commonly called “living off the land” binaries, to conduct discovery on systems and maintain persistence. This is among the findings from “The Bite from Inside: The Sophos Active...
Wearables start giving way to new form factors
Global shipments for wearables are on track to grow 6,1% by the end of the year, reaching 538-million units according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker. However, growth is expected to slow to 3,9% in...
Election outcomes, multidimensional risks define global landscape
Protectionist measures, the continuation of unresolved conflicts and fragmented domestic coalitions are expected to result in economic uncertainty and the redefinition of international relationships and trade dynamics next year, according to a new S&P Global...
AMD debuts Versal RF Series adaptive SoCs
AMD has announced the expansion of the AMD Versal adaptive system-on-chip (SoC) portfolio with the introduction of the Versal RF Series that includes the industry’s highest compute performance in a single-chip device with integrated direct radio frequency...
Qualcomm Technologies’ IoT strategy opens new opportunities
Everything around us is either already a lot smarter or aiming to join the Internet of Things (IoT) wave. Qualcomm Technologies is positioning itself to be the one to make it a reality, writes Leilani DeLeon, head of IoT marketing at Qualcomm. We are best known for...
New protein cage design advances drug delivery
An international collaboration between researchers at The Centre for Programmable Matter at Durham University (UK) and the Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University (Poland) has resulted in the generation of a novel artificial protein cage that holds...
Platform security gaps threaten the entire lifecycle
Organisations face numerous security challenges across the entire lifecycle of their endpoint devices, leading to vulnerabilities, lost money and even a growing e-waste problem. HP Inc has released a new report highlighting the far-reaching cybersecurity implications...
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AI tools are transforming coaching
Coaching is a caring profession characterised by a trusted relationship, authentic connection, and a collaborative partnership between the coach and client. At the core of coaching lie deep, one-to-one, empathetic conversations. The 'human touch' is not just...
Sophos partners with Tenable
Sophos has announced a strategic partnership with Tenable to provide Sophos Managed Risk, a worldwide vulnerability and attack surface management service. The new service features a dedicated Sophos team that leverages Tenable's exposure management technology and...
New MD for Payfast
David Adams has been appointed as the MD at Payfast by Network. He worked previously for Network International in the Middle East and Mastercard in the UK, before returning to South Africa as chief commercial officer at Payfast in 2023. Adams takes over from Brendon...
Tim Sherwin joins Entersekt board
Accel-KKR, a technology-focused private equity firm, has announced the appointment of Tim Sherwin, former CEO and co-founder of Cardinal Commerce, to portfolio company Entersekt's board of directors. Financial authentication company Entersekt provides financial...
Jasco extends partnership with Five9
Jasco has announced its continued partnership with Five9, provider of the Intelligent CX Platform. Louise van Zyl, head of partner management and marketing at Jasco, says: "Our collaboration with Five9 empowers Jasco to unlock business potential through seamless...
Update search and pay practices for digital organisations
Digitalisation is changing the corporate landscape in South Africa as digitally driven companies take their place alongside more traditional business models. By Jonah Naidoo, CEO of Mindworx Consulting Retail and banking are two sectors that provide obvious examples....
Security intelligence needs AI and ML-powered data protection, risk response
From retail to government, private sector to financial services, organisations of all types and sizes are vulnerable to a constantly evolving threats. By Lourens Sanders, senior sales engineer at Commvault The consequences of a breach have also become increasingly...
Are companies making a real effort to recruit and retain top coders?
Organisations have a real shot at tackling the talent shortage by changing how they hire coders and making sure their employees are happy, writes Mvelo Hlophe, CEO of Zaio. As we move towards a more digitised world and many businesses pivot towards e-commerce and...
AI and transaction monitoring: the next frontier
Compliance platforms are evolving with AI, automating transaction monitoring and flagging suspicious payments to improve the effectiveness of AML/KYC controls, writes James Saunders, co-founder and chief technology officer at RelyComply. The costs of financial crime...
South Africans prefer doing forex online – but banks don’t make it easy
Unless you have a peculiar fondness for queues, chances are you prefer doing as many day-to-day tasks that fall under the "life admin" category as possible online. By Harry Scherzer, CEO of Future Forex Whether it's grocery shopping, renewing your car license disc, or...
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Business Analyst (Payments) at Parvana Recruitment
Description:The Business Analyst will be responsible for bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. This role involves working closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, analyse processes, and develop solutions that meet business...
Data Architect / Solution Architect at Datonomy Solutions
Job Overview:We are seeking an experienced Data Architect with strong Solution Architecture expertise to lead the data engineering efforts for a financial data migration project. The role focuses on designing, building, and optimizing data pipelines to support the...
SAP ABAP Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
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L2 Network Engineer (CISCO MERAKI) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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Applications Engineer – Gauteng Kempton Park
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Business Analyst (Payments) at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote
Description:The Business Analyst will be responsible for bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. This role involves working closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, analyse processes, and develop solutions that meet business...
Data Architect / Solution Architect at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
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