Cybercriminals target Joker fans
Kaspersky has uncovered cybercriminals exploiting the hype surrounding “Joker: Folie à Deux”, which premiered on Friday (4 October). Fans eager to watch the new movie online are at risk of being duped into giving away their sensitive data and money. Kaspersky experts...
Challenge to cut African airport emissions launched
SITA, the global leader in technology solutions for the air transport industry, and Innovate UK, the national innovation agency of the UK Government, have partnered to launch a challenge for global innovators. The goal is to develop solutions to curb carbon emissions...
Economic activity enters 4th consecutive month of decline
The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI) declined further in September 2022 as the local economy buckled under the pressure of severe load shedding and global headwinds. "The BETI weakened to an index level of 131.1, notably lower than the all-time high...
Evolving global risk outpacing organisational preparedness
As global organisations face an increasingly complex risk environment, a new report issued by the AICPA & CIMA and NC State's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Initiative found that the majority have insufficient approaches to risk management and immature ERM...
US and India lead in blockchain talent
Since its inception over a decade ago, the blockchain sector has expanded rapidly and, with the rise in the popularity of digital currencies, the demand for blockchain talent has increased significantly. According to TradingPlatforms.com, the worldwide blockchain...
Healthy growth forecast for public cloud revenue
The public cloud market is witnessing healthy growth, according to new research from SafeBettingSites.com, and is expected to earn $398-billion in revenue in 2022 - a 20% year-on-year increase. According to the data provided by Statista, the public cloud market is...
eCommerce fraud on the rise
A new study from Juniper Research has found that the total cost of ecommerce fraud to merchants will exceed $48-billion globally in 2023, from just over $41-billion in 2022. It predicts that this growth will be accelerated by the increasing use of alternative payment...
Avaya reaffirms faith in SA market
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex - South Africa is a key market for Avaya, which counts the country's top organisations among its customers. Nidal Abou-Ltaif, president of Avaya International, tells IT-Online that customers are bullish about the future, as they look...
IoT: focus on the outcomes
While many believe that the Internet of Things (IoT) as a network of technology solutions can solve several real-world problems, the adoption thereof in Africa has been limited to a handful of industries to date and it has been slower than anticipated. According to...
Investment in digital transformation critical to remain relevant
With IT enmeshed in every facet of a business, CIOs believe that their organisations must continue to invest in digital transformation to remain relevant. At the same time, the role of the CIO has become increasingly important within a business, with CIOs being asked...
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Mobile device Q&A with Samsung
Samsung responds to some frequently asked questions regarding its mobile devices: How long does a warranty last and what should it cover? All Samsung mobile phones come with a two-year warranty which covers functional defects. The phones can be sent in for repairs...
The effect of the POPI act on IT
The importance of data management has increased considerably in recent years due to the advances in big data mining and the benefits it offers businesses. The nature of data management is again undergoing substantial changes, due to the introduction of the Protection...
Big data analytics can pay dividends
Data-driven decision-making and performance is the next wave of the digital revolution that companies need to prepare for to enjoy the profound opportunities on offer, says Deloitte Analytics. "Companies need to get smarter with how they harness the immense benefits...
The four types of consumer loyalists
When selecting products consumers behave in different ways, some tend to be more loyal to a particular brand and others more open to experimentation. In their latest Iconic Brands research survey Ask Afrika identified four types of loyalists and anti-loyalists that...
Samsung offers affordable video surveillance
As the sole distributor of Samsung telecommunication and PABX equipment in Sub-Saharan Africa, MIA Telecoms has launched a range of Samsung security solutions to the local market. Samsung Techwin's video surveillance products are based upon cutting edge technologies...
Mobile coupons, vouchers on FNB app
FNB has launched Mobile Coupons and Vouchers on the FNB Banking App, making this a first for South Africa. This brings together the worlds of retail banking and shopping, unlocking even more value for FNB customers. Mobile Coupons is a combined effort with Shoprite...
VAST debuts open access Wi Fi
VAST Networks has launched what it believes to be Africa's first open access WiFi network, allowing venues to deliver secure, high-quality and high-speed bandwidth to end users. VAST Networks is South Africa's most developed and seamless WiFi ecosystem offering an...
What you need to know about cyber-security innovation
As cyber attackers increase their ability to innovate, so they are able to enhance their capacity to outpace state-of-the-art security technology, writes Paolo Campoli, head of global service provider sales: Middle East & Africa at Cisco. Keeping up with the...
A new way to communicate IT solutions
A new era of consulting is upon us, with the success of implementing IT systems and structures across the business largely dependent on the individuals affected having a clear understanding of the intended solutions. "Translating the information into a format that is...
More than money for a happy workforce
If your employees enjoy high levels of job satisfaction, you'll have a competitive edge in the market. It's easier to retain happier employees than disgruntled ones, which can help you drive down the costs of recruitment and training. By Anton van Heerden, MD of Sage...
Claris FileMaker Developer (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Milnerton
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of business solutions in the domain of IT architecture, execution & customer support seeks an experienced Claris FileMaker Developer to join its team. Your core role will be to develop and maintain custom solutions using Claris...
Automation Engineer at mecad – KwaZulu-Natal Prospecton
Well established company based in Durban is looking for an Automation Engineer to join their team. Job Requirements5+ years' minimum relative experienceProven experience in designing and implementing automated systemsStrong proficiency in PLC programming and...
BI Developer – Gauteng Centurion
My client in Pretoria offers a fantastic work culture and opportunities to learn.They are currently looking for a BI Developer in the Microsoft stack.You will get exposure to ETL, BI as well as building dashboards. You will need to have excellent SQL and Power BI...
Senior Business Analyst
As a senior business analyst, you will be responsible for creating, refining, and clarifying the detailed definition of the business need, designing the corresponding business processes, and supporting the implementation of the business solutions within Customer...
Junior IT Technician – Cape Town
Qualifications: This person should have done some form of IT training course (6 months - 1 year) and understand the basics around PCs, laptops, printers, etc. It would be preferable that this person also has some basic networking and internet related experience.Job...
Project Manager at Southern Wind Shipyard
The successful candidate will project manage the full scope of production of their allocated project (yacht) ensuring that it is delivered on time, to the required quality standard and within the allocated budget. This will include ensuring the allocation and...
Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
As a senior business analyst, you will be responsible for creating, refining, and clarifying the detailed definition of the business need, designing the corresponding business processes, and supporting the implementation of the business solutions within Customer...
Junior IT Technician – Cape Town – Western Cape Cape Town
Qualifications: This person should have done some form of IT training course (6 months - 1 year) and understand the basics around PCs, laptops, printers, etc. It would be preferable that this person also has some basic networking and internet related experience.Job...
Project Manager at Southern Wind Shipyard – Western Cape Athlone
The successful candidate will project manage the full scope of production of their allocated project (yacht) ensuring that it is delivered on time, to the required quality standard and within the allocated budget. This will include ensuring the allocation and...
Senior Developer (C# SPA Angular React) at ExclusivelyRemote
Job Title: Senior DeveloperLocation: UK (Remote/Flexible Working Hours from South Africa) Our UK-based client, a reputable company in the software development industry with 20 years of experience, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Developer to join their dynamic...
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