Phil Duff to step down as SA’s Syspro is sold
Syspro, the South African software company that became a global success story, has been sold to private equity investor Advent International for an undisclosed sum. Syspro was founded in September 1978 by brothers Phil and Chris Duff, who spotted a gap in the market...
AI key for effective security
Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) has a huge role to play in securing our future. This is the word from Callan Abrahams, principle AI consultant at iOCO, speaking at the Veeam Unplugged event in Johannesburg. “We spend a lot of time talking about the...
AI has a role to play in African healthcare
The Covid-19 pandemic has triggered an unprecedented demand for digital technology-based solutions in screening populations, tracking infections and minimising direct human contact. To leverage the use of technologies in the African Region and strengthen health...
Protect the network from blind spots
The hybrid workplace is more reliant than ever on cloud-first technologies, but network blind spots are emerging. This is according to Aric Ault, senior director: channel for Infoblox EMEA, unpacking the 2022 global state of security survey which highlights the...
Ransomware still the top business threat
Ransomware continues to be the number one threat to large and medium-sized businesses, including government organisations. This is the top-level finding from the mid-year cyber threats report, conducted by Acronis' Cyber Protection Operation Centre, which underlines...
SA sitting on IoT business, jobs gold mine
As the Internet of Things (IoT) gains traction, South Africa is sitting on a gold mine of opportunities for business and job creation across the IoT ecosystem. This is according to Mark O' Donoghue, chief sales and marketing officer at Link Africa, who says IoT data...
Open source platforms and the drive for innovation
Kathy Gibson reports - Innovation is the lifeblood of the economy, and a required ingredient for success in any organisation. Open source software and platforms could be the catalyst to spark this innovation, says Dion Harvey, regional GM of Red Hat Southern Africa...
The costs of not being ethical
Ethical behaviour may not deliver easily measurable profits, but the costs of not being ethical can be devastating, according to the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) Social and Ethics Committee. In the first of a series of...
Cloud in Africa 2022: Quality of service is key
Kathy Gibson reports - Cloud holds the promise of massive opportunities for Africa, allowing startups and smaller organisations to compete on the same footing as global brands. That's the word from Arthur Goldstuck, MD of World Wide Worx, who was addressing delegates...
Nation-state cyberattackers exploit machine identities
New research that evaluates the security impact of the increasing number of nation-state attacks and recent shifts in geopolitics shows the use of machine identities is growing in state-sponsored cyberattacks. The research was conducted by Venafi, the inventor and a...
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The ‘M’ in Core M stands for ‘mobile’
What is Intel's fifth generation Broadwell Core M processor series all about? You will find them in all current generation laptops and tablets - they boost mobility, portability and performance. What are they for? The 'M' in Core M stands for mobile. However, take...
Jasco helps e.tv implement digital archive
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South Africa to introduce new Cybersecurity Legislation
On 2 September 2015, local authorities published a 128-page draft Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill for public comment. The Bill is part of a set of laws and policy initiatives in South Africa that aim to regulate the ever-expanding online economy, and the surge in...
Rugby analytics solution with Qlikview and Dartfish
Decision Inc has supplied a new statistical analysis company called Rugby Analytics with the QlikView data analysis and reporting solution. Rugby Analytics is using the solution to provide a unique rugby analysis offering in the market. Rugby Analytics is powered by a...
CoAlliance named official fundraising partner for Qhubeka
On the back of its recent fundraising spinathon for Qhubeka, specialist marketing consultancy CoAlliance has been named an official fundraising partner to the non-profit organisation. Qhubeka is World Bicycle Relief's programme in South Africa, dedicated to advancing...
LG lauded for good design
LG Electronics has scooped another award at the recent Good Design Awards 2015. The Good Design Award is a comprehensive design-promotion system that picks good design out of a variety of unfolding phenomena, and aims to enrich lives, industries, and society as a...
Record-breaking crowds at rAge 2015
rAge 2015, held las weekend in Johannesburg, saw a record-breaking attendance of more than 33 000 visitors. The South African gaming community converged on the TicketPro Dome for rAge 2015 - some of them two hours before the doors opened. The 13th edition of this...
MTN and Ericsson bring managed rural coverage to Benin
Ericsson has signed its first Managed Rural Coverage deal with MTN, bringing mobile coverage as a service to parts of central and northern Benin where there was none previously. Managed Rural Coverage is a cost-competitive solution whereby Ericsson enables operators...
Bytes launches new Xerox colour multifunction printer
A new colour multifunction printer (MFP) from Xerox, the WorkCentre 6655 provides a powerful mix of innovative features and capabilities that give small and medium businesses access to the same solutions typically reserved for larger enterprises. Built around the...
Samsung announces ‘Support the Boks’ campaign winners
One of the biggest fans of the Springboks, Samsung has been driving consumer initiatives to get the nation to stand behind the Boks and inspire rugby gees. The company has announced the 10 winners (plus partners) of its "Support the Boks" campaign who will be seated...
Developer – .Net (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Highly innovative organisation which only employs the best. Their focus is on continual learning, constantly adapting and keeping ahead of the market. The focus is on R&D, you will have the opportunity to work on new projects (no boring legacy...
Developer – .Net (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Highly innovative organisation which only employs the best. Their focus is on continual learning, constantly adapting and keeping ahead of the market. The focus is on R&D, you will have the opportunity to work on new projects (no boring legacy...
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Technical Business Analyst at Ntice Search
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Solutions Architect at Adapt IT
Introduction The Product Solution Architect is primarily responsible for the following:• Designing technical solutions that best meets the need of the Customer and Adapt IT, while considering the available technology frameworks, skills, and resources.• Performing...
Developer – .Net (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Highly innovative organisation which only employs the best. Their focus is on continual learning, constantly adapting and keeping ahead of the market. The focus is on R&D, you will have the opportunity to work on new projects (no boring legacy...
Developer – .Net (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Highly innovative organisation which only employs the best. Their focus is on continual learning, constantly adapting and keeping ahead of the market. The focus is on R&D, you will have the opportunity to work on new projects (no boring legacy...
Technical Agent – Gauteng Johannesburg
Technical Agent required for a transport & logistics company in Centurion Position Overview:Seeking a Technical Agent with specialized knowledge in commercial vehicles to join our team. This role requires someone with hands-on experience as a mechanic, preferably...
Technical Business Analyst at Ntice Search – KwaZulu-Natal Mount Edgecombe
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