Vulnerabilities now exploited faster than ever
Threat actors are upping their game and taking advantage of newly-disclosed vulnerabilities quicker than ever. This is among the findings of FortiGuard Labs' 2H 2023 Global Threat Landscape Report, which highlights the need for vendors to adhere to vulnerability...
Agriculture, government, SMMEs under increasing cyberattack
In Africa, the agriculture, forestry and fishing sectors, followed by government services, industries most targeted by cyberattacks, with small and medium businesses bearing the brunt of attacks. This is among the findings of Mimecast's Global Threat Intelligence...
AI can be harnessed for humanity’s good
Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) is not inherently good or bad - it is what people do with it that is important. That's the word from Fred Werner, head: strategic engagement at the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), speaking at the AI...
Talent is top challenge facing CFOs
Hiring and retaining staff is the most difficult task facing CFOs over the next 12 months, according to a new survey from Gartner. The tight labour market is part of a trifecta of factors including persistent inflation and supply chain disruptions that are set to...
Intel rebrands Pentium and Celeron
Intel has introduced a new processor for the upcoming essential product space - Intel Processor - which will replace the Intel Pentium and Intel Celeron branding in the 2023 notebook product stack. "Whether for work or play, the importance of the PC has only become...
Innovating for success a top priority for HR leaders
Forty-nine percent of HR leaders named innovating for success as one of their top three priorities for 2022, according to a new survey from Gartner. Despite HR leaders prioritising innovations, a May 2022 Gartner survey of more than 3 500 employees found that only 46%...
Internet surge slows
An estimated 2,7-billion people - or one-third of the world's population - remain unconnected to the Internet in 2022, according to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) which says new data points to slower growth in the number of Internet users than at the...
Pandemic took its toll on WC healthcare workers
When the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a global pandemic in March 2020, the Western Cape soon experienced rapid growth in the number of cases, establishing it as the epicentre of the disease in the country. Now, a new study shows that healthcare workers...
Huawei looking for women entrepreneurs
Huawei South Africa is looking for tech-savvy women business owners to apply for its 2022 Women in Tech digital skills programme which provides free online training in cloud computing, digital marketing and leadership development. The programme seeks to help women...
African genomics surveillance was key in identifying Covid variants
The rapid expansion of genomics surveillance in Africa allowed the continent to describe the introduction and spread of the SARS-CoV-2 variants in African countries in realtime during the Covid-19 pandemic. A major scientific report from Africa featured in the journal...
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Sophos acquires SurfRight for endpoint protection
Sophos announced the acquisition of SurfRight, an innovator in signature-less next-generation endpoint threat detection and response (ETDR) and advanced threat prevention. Based in Hengelo, the Netherlands, SurfRight has developed a portfolio of technologies that...
Update your contact centre technology with digital
The business case is very simple: without digital technology you can't thrive, writes Richard Melrose, technology director at Merchants. The boardroom discussion about updating contact centre technology very often misses the point as there shouldn't really be any...
Maximising data resources to protect water resources
Kroshlen Moodley, GM: public sector and utilities at SAS, writes that South Africa is a water scarce country. With average annual rainfall of 450mm - compared to a global average of 870mm - the country is ranked the 30th driest in the world. One would assume that we...
Digital technology at the heart of progress
2015 was a watershed year according to Professor Barry Dwolatzky, director of the Joburg Centre for Software Engineering (JCSE). Working to ready Braamfontein as the digital hub of Johannesburg, he says that 2016 is time to 'take the great leap forward' and move from...
2016 – the year of XaaS and everything software-defined
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Ecowize boosts business efficiency with Sage 300
Ecowize, one of South Africa's leading hygiene and sanitation service providers, has improved productivity and efficiency by implementing the Sage 300 (formerly known as Sage ERP Accpac) business management system. The group, which has more than 80 sites around South...
Red Hat expands hybrid cloud
Red Hat has announced the general availability of Red Hat CloudForms 4, the latest version of its award-winning hybrid cloud management solution. Built on an open platform, Red Hat CloudForms 4 goes beyond self-service, offering a consistent experience and...
Top technologies for retail at a glance
In recent years we have seen the consumption of technology grow at an ever-increasing speed, writes Robbie Johnson, retail manager at DCC. Sometimes, just as you have become accustomed to an operating system (OS) or a smaller mobile phone, it's time to upgrade and...
SAP connects users via WeChat
Nexmo, a leader in global cloud communications platforms, has signed a partnership agreement with SAP SE that allows it to integrate Nexmo Chat App API with the SAP Cloud for Customer solution. By using Nexmo Chat App API, customer service agents will now be able to...
Consumers now protected from online fraud
Phishield, the world's first cyber and phishing insurance, covering losses for unauthorised transactions on accounts is now available in Africa via Phoenix Distribution, who has won the exclusive distribution rights. Phishield offers a financial protection solution...
Junior Systems Engineer at Sodexo
We looking for a Junior Systems The successful candidate will be required to offer IT Support services to internal users across the board. Support will be conducted either telephonically, via TeamViewer Remote Support, or in person, around various parts of South...
Financial Analyst Developer (SQL)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Software Solutions Provider specializing in Financial Risk systems seeks the expertise of a Financial Analyst Developer (SQL) to join its Fund Data Services Team where you will conduct new feature analysis and drive development on the platform...
Python Developer
We are seeking a Python Developer to join our team. The successful person will be responsible for developing, deploying, and maintaining Python-based applications under the guidance of an Architect and Business Analyst/ Product Owner. These applications may be on...
Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Groenkloof
Required Qualifications and Experience Be in possession of a BSc Information Systems/ National Diploma Information Technology or Equivalent Qualification.Have 5 - 7 years of strong generic business processes modelling experience in next-generation modelling tools and...
Junior Systems Engineer at Sodexo – Gauteng Johannesburg
We looking for a Junior Systems The successful candidate will be required to offer IT Support services to internal users across the board. Support will be conducted either telephonically, via TeamViewer Remote Support, or in person, around various parts of South...
Financial Analyst Developer (SQL) – Western Cape Claremont
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Software Solutions Provider specializing in Financial Risk systems seeks the expertise of a Financial Analyst Developer (SQL) to join its Fund Data Services Team where you will conduct new feature analysis and drive development on the platform...
Python Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking a Python Developer to join our team. The successful person will be responsible for developing, deploying, and maintaining Python-based applications under the guidance of an Architect and Business Analyst/ Product Owner. These applications may be on...
Database Specialist
The purpose of the information specialist is to provide accurate and detailed information to the Company to enable each department to properly and effectively grow our business utilizing the information provided. The position will mine the database and analyse trends...
SQL Database Administrator
SQL Database Administrator Our team looks after a large geographically distributed Microsoft SQL Environment that utilizes many of the latest SQL functionality, and constantly seeks to leverage new features as they become available to enhance performance and reduce...
Technical Administrator
Our client, a well known medical company based in Midrand is looking for a Technical Administrator.Quotes:Process quotations as per RFQ's received from the TeamEnsure correct pricing quoted per modality, obtain selling prices for parts if requiredFollow up with...
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