African leaders call for digital economy partnerships
African leaders gathered in Nigeria for the second annual Moonshot by TechCabal conference called for more strategic partnerships with the private sector to enhance Africa’s role in the global digital economy. A panel discussion, “Building Digital Economies for the...
Zutari completes MEP upgrade for ADC in Cape Town
Zutari has completed the mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) upgrade for Africa Data Centres’ 6MW capacity expansion at its Cape Town 1 (CPT1) facility. The fast-track project was a brownfield site with existing structures. “We had to work around the existing...
Closing the cybersecurity gender gap can improve cyber resilience
Women still only make up a quarter of the workforce in cybersecurity, a striking gap compared to a 39% participation rate in the general workforce. At the same time, the global cybersecurity workforce would need to grow by 80% to meet current demand, according to a...
SA women are ditching inflexible workplaces
First came the Great Resignation, and now we have the Great Breakup, where female professionals, executives and senior leaders unsatisfied with a complete 9-to-5, five-days-a-week return to the office are seeking greener pastures at more flexible companies, or opting...
Chad Baker is new MD of First Distribution
First Distribution has brought back Chad Baker as its MD, 22 years after he left the company. Baker started his ICT career with First Distribution in 1995, serving as the national sales manager for four years. He has been in the industry in a number of executive...
Ransomware still a top cyber risk, but new threats emerging
Ransomware remains a top cyber risk for organizations globally while business email compromise incidents are on the rise and will increase further in the 'deep fake' era. At the same time, the war in Ukraine and wider geopolitical tensions are a major concern as...
Fraudsters threaten to turn Festive Season cheer to frustration
With the festive season fast approaching, South Africa has been slowly aligning itself with the rest of the world in heralding the start of the festive season shopping spree with its Black Friday shopping event. While the origins of Black Friday in South Africa can be...
AdvancedIPSpyware targets organisations worldwide
In a recent crimeware report, Kaspersky experts described AdvancedIPSpyware, a backdoored version of legitimate Advanced IP Scanner tool used by network admins to control local area networks (LANs). The malicious tool affected a broad audience with victims in Latin...
Fears over inflation, business slump haunt outlook
Nearly three quarters of business are wrestling with increased costs, the highest proportion of respondents reporting increased cost pressures for the last decade and over one in three are worried about decreased income. This is according to the latest edition of the...
Scammers are most likely to impersonate DHL
A new Check Point Research (CPR), Brand Phishing Report, for Q3 2022 highlights the brands which were most frequently imitated by criminals in their attempts to steal individuals' personal information or payment credentials during July, August and September. While...
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Inside the mind of the CIO
It's been said many times over, but today's CIOs are facing the biggest challenge the role has seen in many years, writes Gary de Menezes, country manager southern Africa at NetApp. Data is growing at an exponential rate, while IT budgets are being spread even more...
A graduate’s guide for entering the working world
After months of prepping for exams, writing them and then anxiously awaiting results, many students can finally say "I am a graduate". Now is the time to start putting what you have learnt to use by entering the world of work. This is according to Quest Staffing...
‘Unfussy’ phone for senior citizens launched
Alcatel OneTouch has announced the immediate availability of the 2004C feature phone in South Africa from Vodacom's online store and Vodashops countrywide. This easy-to-use device is suitable for anyone who wants a simple, low-cost phone for messaging and voice calls....
Comsol delivers ‘shaft to shaft’ connectivity to or safer mines
When it comes to safety, health, environment and quality (SHEQ) the South African mining industry has a less than favourable image. However, this bad reputation is not necessarily well-deserved as Gary Woolley, GM Solutions of Comsol Wireless Solutions explains....
Sun International rolls out IFS Applications
Sun International, one of Africa's leading gaming and leisure brands, has successfully completed its implementation of the IFS Applications enterprise resource planning (ERP) suite. The new system enables the casino and hotel group to standardise processes and...
Nology debuts Yealink’s flagship IP video phone
Yealink, the global unified communication (UC) terminal solution provider, has introduced the company's flagship phone, the T49G HD touch screen IP video phone designed for executives and teleworkers. "We are very proud of the launch of our flagship phone ," says...
Enterprise mobility can maximise business performance
Mobility has become a common trend in the workplace with more employees working out of the office in remote locations. In order to perform business tasks, employees need to be able to access central resources anytime, anywhere from many devices. While mobility is the...
The rise of the algorithm economy
Data has become the currency of the Always-On world. But on its own, it is not enough. Companies need to make sense of the wealth of data they have. This is where the algorithm economy comes in, says Warren Olivier, regional manager for Southern Africa at Veeam....
BYOD: is the big bad wolf dead?
BYOD as a strategy may well prove to be an answer to many questions being posed to businesses the world over, but do we now consider it a safe option? By Ed Macnair, CEO of CensorNet Mobile phones at work are not a new phenomenon. Nor are smart phones. In May 2013,...
Phoenix Distribution wins Kaspersky East Africa distribution rights
Phoenix Distribution, Africa’s leading broad based distributor of software, has won the distribution rights to security giant Kaspersky Lab’s full range of security solutions in the East Africa region. Simon Campbell-Young, CEO of Phoenix Distribution says the...
Senior Full Stack Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
Full Stack Developer"Exciting Opportunity for Full Stack Developers!Are you a coding virtuoso looking to make your mark in the digital realm? Join our conglomerate client's team as a Full Stack Developer and immerse yourself in a world of innovation and creativity. As...
Senior Developer (Xamarin_MAUI) – EvdB
Key responsibilities include:• Conducting code reviews• Performing functional and technical testing• Designing and maintaining solution architecture• Training and mentoring other developers• Creating and implementing backend and frontend components and services•...
Senior Developer (Xamarin_MAUI) – EvdB – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Blockchain Analyst
Job Title: Blockchain AnalystLocation: JohannesburgContract type: ContractHybrid We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Blockchain Analyst with extensive experience in the banking industry to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible...
Junior Technical Test Analyst at Sintrex Integration Services
Core Outputs Contribute to the Technical Testing function (manual and automated) to meet testing requirements Perform software testing (Front end, Back end Testing and Data Validations) to complement existing UI Testing Ability to operate independently while...
Blockchain Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job Title: Blockchain AnalystLocation: JohannesburgContract type: ContractHybrid We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Blockchain Analyst with extensive experience in the banking industry to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible...
Junior Technical Test Analyst at Sintrex Integration Services – Western Cape Bellville
Core Outputs Contribute to the Technical Testing function (manual and automated) to meet testing requirements Perform software testing (Front end, Back end Testing and Data Validations) to complement existing UI Testing Ability to operate independently while...
Mid / Senior Software Engineer & Architect
Join a tech start-up improving lives in Africa by providing affordable solar-powered electricity and smartphones through a network of agents and merchants.The young, hardworking team values flexibility and output over office hours, emphasizing cost-efficiency and...
Technical Support Technician
Our client in Solar / Renewable Energy industry is currently looking to employ a Technical Support Technician based in Rosebank, Johannesburg.A wonderful career opportunity awaits you.Requirements:Proven experience as a Technical Support Technician, or in a similar...
Mid / Senior Software Engineer & Architect – Western Cape Cape Town
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