Professionalism key to ensuring GNU is not a false dawn
President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement of the multiparty cabinet of the Government of National Unity (GNU) has been broadly welcomed as a move towards a more inclusive government that could make progress in addressing the multiple challenges the country faces....
AI-augmented robotics to elevate Industry 4.0
The integration of advanced robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming several industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, automotive, and aerospace and forging a path towards the realization of Industry 4.0. While companies are heavily investing in...
Neobanking set for growth in SA
Neobanking is set to boom in South Africa, with nearly a quarter (24%) of South African internet users expected to have a digital-only bank account by 2023. According to Finder's Neobanking Adoption Report, which polled 2 179 South African internet users, around 15%...
Networks come under multiple consecutive attacks
A Sophos X-Ops Active Adversary whitepaper, "Multiple Attackers: A Clear and Present Danger" reveals that the prominent ransomware gangs Hive, LockBit and BlackCat consecutively attacked the same network. The first two attacks took place within two hours, and the...
APT group takes over IT infrastructure for industrial espionage
Kaspersky ICS CERT has detected a wave of targeted attacks on military-industrial complex enterprises and public institutions in several Eastern European countries and in Afghanistan. The cybercriminals were able to take control over victims' entire IT infrastructure...
Malware goes after education targets
Enterprises in the education sector are under a barrage of malware attacks. Data presented by Atlas VPN reveals that the global education industry has been the primary target for cyberattacks in the last 30 days. Over 80% of malware attacks globally were aimed at...
US terrorism victims file complaint against Ericsson
A group of Americans has filed a lawsuit against Swedish telecommunications company Ericsson, alleging co-operative efforts with terror organisations in Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria. Ericsson is accused of making protection payments to designated foreign terrorist...
Intel, Aible to fast-track enterprise analytics and AI
Intel has announced it is collaborating with Aible to enable teams across key industries to leverage artificial intelligence and deliver rapid and measurable business impact. The deep collaboration, which includes engineering optimisations and an innovative...
Innovation Exchange Challenge winner could solve plastic use in consumer goods
Global Alliance Africa, a project delivered by Innovate UK KTN and Unilever have announced Sharon Rapetswa as the winner of their Innovation Exchange Challenge, which aims to help the multinational consumer goods company find inventive solutions and innovative...
This is how much electricity it takes to mine bitcoin
According to an analysis by CryptoMonday it takes an estimated nine years of household-equivalent electricity consumption to mine one bitcoin. CryptoMonday CEO Jonathan Merry comments: "Conceptually, it doesn't seem like bitcoin mining should require enormous amounts...
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More network decomposition expected in 2016
While the last 10 year has seen network functions consolidated into a single physical appliance, the move from the physical to the virtual world is now producing the opposite effect that will accelerate further in 2016, according to KEMP Technologies. This...
Cell C is pleased to confirm that the B
The boards of Cell C and 3C Telecommunications have accepted the offers received from Blue Label Telecoms and Cell C management and staff and will now proceed with the next steps of the transaction as proposed. On 10 December 2015 Cell C announced that it has received...
Otel reduces costs with single sourcing
With the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reducing its GDP outlook for South Africa to a dismal 1,3% for next year, from an initial acceptable forecast of 2.1%, it's clear that demand for goods and services will continue to be weak in 2016. Another indication of...
Linux Foundation advances blockchain technology
The Linux Foundation, the non-profit organisation enabling mass innovation through open source, today announced a new collaborative effort to advance the popular blockchain technology. The project will develop an enterprise grade, open source distributed ledger...
Visual and functional upgrade for Cartrack mobile app
Cartrack has released an update of its fleet app. The latest version of the app is available for download from your app store and is available for Android, Windows and Blackberry 10 devices. Cartrack’s fleet management app provides Cartrack’s existing fleet customers...
NetApp to acquire SolidFire
NetApp has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SolidFire for $870-million in cash. Founded in 2010, SolidFire is a market leader in all-flash storage systems built for the next-generation data centre where simple scaling, set-and-forget management, assured...
Turn BYOX into competitive advantage
It’s widely accepted now that employees rather than the business dictate IT policy. Those of your people who don’t like the technology on which your organisation runs simply won’t use it – or won’t use it to good effect. This has a direct negative impact on...
New layer of enterprise protection from Kaspersky
Kaspersky Lab has released Kaspersky Private Security Network, which allows the company’s products to receive realtime data about program and website reputations, and provide companies with the fastest possible protection from new threats, without exchanging data with...
Customer demand for energy savers on the rise
South Africans are generally - and genuinely - interested in saving electricity. This is the view of Alexander Haw, group sustainability manager of Massmart. Massmart is one of the more than 100 businesses that have pledged their support for the 49M campaign, thus...
Prepare for Europe’s new data protection law
In just a few weeks, a new EU law will be approved which will heavily impact the regulatory landscape far beyond Europe’s borders. Aiming to protect consumers’ sensitive information, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will harmonise current legislation...
Commercial Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga
As a Commercial Analyst, you will be at the heart of our client's Operations, Sales, and Finance teams, ensuring a seamless flow of financial processes. Your primary mission is to collaborate closely with various departments, guaranteeing accurate invoicing,...
Azure DevOps Engineer
Looking to join a leading technology firm and get your career going in innovative cloud solutions and services? Our clients are in search of Skilled Azure DevOps Engineer located in the Bryanston. Experience a fantastic Hybrid model and gain valuable experience...
Automation Tester / Test Analyst
Job Description Seeking experienced candidate proficient in Agile lifecycles, specializing in Test Automation. Critical thinker with strong communication skills for process improvementResponsibilities Lead test processes, manage QA environments, and define quality...
Senior Analyst Developer
The scope will include but will not be limited to: Key deliverables: Desired Skills: Analytical skills and thinking Time and work management Problem solving and analysis Presentation Skills Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Desired Qualification Level: Degree...
.Net Developer
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a .Net Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be doing: The...
Azure DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Looking to join a leading technology firm and get your career going in innovative cloud solutions and services? Our clients are in search of Skilled Azure DevOps Engineer located in the Bryanston. Experience a fantastic Hybrid model and gain valuable experience...
Automation Tester / Test Analyst – Remote Remote
Job Description Seeking experienced candidate proficient in Agile lifecycles, specializing in Test Automation. Critical thinker with strong communication skills for process improvementResponsibilities Lead test processes, manage QA environments, and define quality...
Senior Analyst Developer – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
The scope will include but will not be limited to: Key deliverables: Desired Skills: Analytical skills and thinking Time and work management Problem solving and analysis Presentation Skills Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Desired Qualification Level: Degree...
.Net Developer – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a .Net Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be doing: The...
Software Developer Analyst at Accenture
Are you ready to be part of a transformational journey that will reshape the digital landscape of Africa? A leading Pan-African telecommunications company is launching a groundbreaking Software Engineering Centre of Excellence (COE); dedicated to building...
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