Supply chain officers need to retain relevance
Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) must expand their focus beyond cost management or accept a relegated role within the enterprise, according to Gartner. "Stakeholders perceive that the worst of the supply chain crisis has receded, and CSCOs now face the prospect of...
Massive growth in mobile banking malware
Kaspersky has released its annual Financial Threats Report for 2023, offering a detailed analysis of the evolving financial cyberthreat landscape. The report reveals significant increases in mobile banking malware and cryptocurrency-related phishing, signaling growing...
SA’s hybrid workers nonchalant over cybersecurity protocols
Even though 53% of employees believe that securing their work devices are important and simple to do, there is still a significant portion of the workforce that must become comfortable with cybersecurity practices if hybrid working in SA is to be safe and effective....
SA tech industry looks forward to continued growth
Kathy Gibson is at IDC Directions - South Africa's economic growth is still low, while unemployment has hit historic highs, driving negative sentiment in the local market. But there is good news, according to Mark Walker, associate vice-president: data and analytics...
‘Splinternet’ makes safeguarding the Internet more difficult
The traditional Internet is increasingly under threat from the "Splinternet", which is a term used to describe the fragmentation of the Internet into competing technospheres. Nation-states are imposing restrictions, increasing the pressure on the Internet governance...
Bank ombud secures millions for wronged customers
Over the past two years, the Covid-19 pandemic has severely disrupted the traditional banking model, testing it to its limit, and banks are still battling to address this. Reana Steyn, the Ombudsman for Banking Services (OBS) points out that 2021 brought with it some...
Congratulations SA taxpayers … you’ve paid government
Before you earn a cent, government takes a chunk out of your pay packet in taxes. Today, 12 May, marks Tax Freedom Day (TFD) 2022 which is a measure of how much time you spend working for someone else's benefit - government GDP - rather than your own. The Free Market...
Digital transformation goes beyond the tech
Kathy Gibson is at the IDC CIO Summit 2022 - There can be no doubt about the need for digital transformation as business needs undergo rapid and often disruptive change. An AWS survey demonstrates that 94% of business leaders say the pandemic forced accelerated...
Adaptability and the need to change
Kathy Gibson is at the IDC CIO Summit 2022 - People and organisations change for one of two reasons: they are forced to change; or they want to. But often the work required to make a change is just too daunting and they give up. This is according to Aurelia Edwards,...
CIOs embrace post-pandemic realities in a digital-first world
Kathy Gibson is at the IDC CIO Summit 2022 - Many companies have brought forward their digital transformation projects by two years or more in response to the global pandemic - and they are reaping the benefit - but CIOs need to prepare now for the post-pandemic...
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Software defined everything
Software defined everything (SDE) – a catch-all term describing the transition from physical hardware-based controls in an enterprise data centre, to software-based control and configuration – is set to change the face of enterprise computing, says Vishal Barapatre,...
Benefit from global big data lessons
With the core big data trends of 2014 maturing around the globe, and new trends emerging, South African’s find ourselves in a fortunate position of being able to learn from the trials of international organisations. By examining evolving big data trends around the...
No better time for SMEs to innovate
“Gone are the days when business owners could rely on the business-as-usual model to keep their company profitable. In light of the increasingly competitive global environment, companies are constantly under pressure to innovate,” says Ethel Nyembe, head of Small...
DiData publishes Tour de France data
Dimension Data, the global IT organisation processing and analysing the data coming from trackers under the saddles of riders in the Tour de France, has released a summary of the data the company recorded, processed and analysed across 21 stages of Le Tour. Dimension...
Amazon Aurora now available to all customers
Amazon Web Services has announced that Amazon Aurora, a MySQL-compatible database engine that combines the speed and availability of high-end commercial databases with the simplicity and cost-effectiveness of open source databases, is now available to all customers....
Balancing usability and security
There are several facts that any organisation wishing to secure itself against hackers needs to face. Firstly, if a threat actor really wants to access your system he will. There are too many layers - called the attack surface - each containing their own...
Intervate rolls out Intranet for TFG
TFG (The Foschini Group) is one of the leading fashion and lifestyle retailers on the African continent – encompassing 19 retail brands and a combined footprint of more than 2 700 stores. Driven by teams of talented and engaged individuals, TFG is guided by a strong...
Gear up for POPI with practical info storage
The Protection of Personal Information (PoPI) Act is currently a hot topic, given the imminent nature of its implementation, says Simeon Tassev, director of Galix, reseller of Mimecast Solutions in South Africa. Since the penalties for contravention of the Act can be...
Is South Africa ready for smart cities?
The concept of the ‘smart city’ is growing in popularity as more and more connected technologies emerge. The term has many definitions, however, at its most basic level, a smart city is one in which the municipal authority is able to properly measure and manage the...
DSG wins key Regional BPeSA Award
Digital Solutions Group, this weekend, was awarded the Best Independent Contact Centre award in the regional BPeSA awards ceremony. This award recognises outstanding contribution, achievement and best practice within the contact centre sector locally, within a...
Junior CNC Programmer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our Client in Gauteng is seeking a Junior CNC Programmer to join their dynamic team. Skills: Mastercam - Junior to IntermediateCorelDraw - Junior to intermediateAdaptabilityMechanical engineering knowledgeGraphic design knowledgeDuties: To design labelsWrite...
Developer – SQL at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client: Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...
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We are and MSP and looking for Level 2 and Level 3 remote support engineers to join our team in Cape Town or Johannesburg. You will be supporting our customer base remotely, but from our offices. You will work with existing teams in each respective remote location to...
Controls Software Engineer
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Our client based in Rivonia is looking for a qualified Cloud Engineer FinOps. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the financial aspects of cloud computing, including cost optimization, cost allocation and reporting. The ideal candidate should...
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Large company in Pretoria looking to fill this urgent roleFull Stack Java Developer (Senior) Product / Feature Team Information (if applicable)PICOP / Launch enabling systemsESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:· Java EE· JavaScript + JS UI frameworks (Angular, NodeJS)· Java...
Senior Developer (Front-End) – Hybrid at Construct Executive Search
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Computer or Engineering Sciences.Must have 8-10 years of experience as a Senior Front-end developer in software development.Must have knowledge of the SDLC...
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