Data security key for digital transformation
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa Morocco 2024 - Digital transformation is about ensuring an organisation's processes are effective in making the business better - and it relies totally on data. Neil Cosser, regional director: Africa at Thales, points out that...
Defending the digital operations of critical infrastructure
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa Morocco 2024 - Any organisation that runs digital systems understands that it will come under cyberattack. For critical infrastructure, this can have broad implications beyond the company's walls. Ishaaq Jacobs, CISO at Sasol,...
Object Management Group forms Responsible Computing consortium
Object Management Group (OMG) has announced Responsible Computing (RC), a new consortium comprised of technology innovators working together to address sustainable development goals. "Responsible Computing aims to shift thinking and, ultimately, behaviour within the...
WinDealer malware shows sophisticated network abilities
Kaspersky researchers have discovered that malware dubbed WinDealer, spread by Chinese-speaking Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actor LuoYu, has an ability to perform intrusions through a man-on-the-side attack. This development allows the actor to modify network...
Youth entrepreneurs urged to use revamped portal
Current and aspirant youth entrepreneurs have been urged to use the services of the revamped digital Innovation Bridge Portal as an enabling tool to advance their business. The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the Department of Small Business...
Cybersecurity a key driver in local media coverage
An increased risk of cybercrime due to remote work, the continued skills gap in the local cybersecurity industry, and the most significant cybersecurity risks for 2022 were three of the most popular topics reported on by local media, according to Novus Group's...
Healthcare sector hit by ransomware onslaught
There has been a massive 94% increase in ransomware attacks on healthcare organisations: in 2021, 66% of healthcare organisations were hit; and 34% were hit the previous year. These are among the findings of Sophos's new sectoral survey report, "The State of...
More than salary increases needed to win over today’s talent
Sixty-three percent of executives plan to make compensation adjustments in response to high inflation, according to a survey by Gartner. In March of 2022, Gartner surveyed 157 executives to understand how they are addressing inflation concerns. A similar survey in...
Europeans turn to connected care
Berg Insight has found in its latest research that around 8,6-million people in Europe were using connected care solutions at the end of 2021. The figure refers to users of traditional telecare, next-generation telecare and telehealth solutions in the EU27+3...
How US teens navigate school during Covid
More than two years after the Covid-19 outbreak forced school officials to shift classes and assignments online, teens continue to navigate the pandemic's impact on their education and relationships, even while they experience glimpses of normalcy as they return to...
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Mobile as a password alternative
Our mobile numbers are unique. And our phones are always at hand. So could mobile provide a secure alternative to the password? Jean-Francois Ouillet, vice-president of mobile security at Gemalto, outlines the potential of mobile ID. How many passwords do you have?...
Wide format latex printer from Ricoh
Ricoh SA has brought the Pro L4100 latex, large format printer series to South Africa. The roll-to-roll format printer is available in 1361mm or 1610mm widths, supports up to seven colours in various configurations, and prints 18m2 per hour. “The new latex device also...
LG promotes energy savings
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What does availability mean for business?
Always-on availability in the modern data centre has become a business imperative. Companies can ill afford not to have access to their data whether it is in the office or out in the field using a mobile device. But how does one go about creating such an environment...
SMEs should manage risks systematically
Owners and managers at start-ups, small companies and mid-sized enterprises can no longer have a cavalier attitude to risk management. Because government, banks and corporate customers recognise how vital they are to the economy and to global supply chains, SMEs are...
Creating a data revolution in Africa
We see that the continent has various connectivity needs, crucial for its social and economic development. Increasing the availability of ultra-broadband services is essential for Africa’s future development. Becoming digital is an important catalyst for change, for...
OpenWeb extends Uncapped ADSL sale
Due to increased demand, OpenWeb has extended its sale and is offering up to 60% discount on Home Uncapped ADSL. The company boasts some of the lowest ADSL prices ever seen in South Africa. OpenWeb CEO Keoma Wright says the Home Uncapped package is an affordable and...
Ensure your cloud business is recoverable
If the recent outages by large local service providers is anything to go by, then you need to ensure that your business data that is hosted in the cloud is secure, backed up and recoverable. It is with this that local cloud platform and cloud products distributor...
Successful workplace transformations
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Data Management launches benchmark survey
Data management is a vast discipline, covering everything from established roles such as database administration, to emerging platforms such as Data Governance and Big Data Analytics. For large organisations, data management bills can run in to the hundreds of...
Software Engineer: Full Stack – Gauteng Johannesburg
An industry leading Bank has an exciting opportunity available for a Software Engineer in the payment space to join their team.Purpose StatementThe development role resides within an electronic payments team. Payments experience would be advantageous e.g. ISO20022,...
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (Wits RHI) – Gauteng Berea
Main purpose of the job:To support the development and implementation of procedures, to enhance the accuracy and integrity of Ward21 CRS's dataPerforming data cleaning, collaborating with the data manager to enhance data collection and storage procedures, and...
Senior Scrum Master / Project Manager – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Senior Scrum Master / Project Manager to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Project ManagementManagement and administration of IT and Business projects...
Technical Support Manager – Gauteng Centurion
Are you a seasoned Technical Support Manager with a passion for leading high-performing teams in the ISP industry? We are looking for a dynamic and experienced professional to helm our clients' technical support department, drive exceptional customer service, and...
Junior Network Specialist (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of cutting-edge Networking Solutions seeks a strong technical Junior Network Specialist who excels at solving complex networking challenges to join its Cape Town division. Joining a team that values expertise, fosters growth, and is...
FULL STACK DEVELOPER (python /postgresSql/angular/django)
The candidate will be reposible for building and launching a fullweb application (API and Frontend) using containers hosted inAWS(the AWS infrastructure will be built out by the cloudengineering team)We have build a program that brings together several data Problem to...
Senior IT Business Analyst – Investment Management
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Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (Wits RHI) – Gauteng Berea
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Technical Support Manager – Gauteng Centurion
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