Resilience of SA SMEs testament to their adaptability
As South Africa continues to navigate the outcome of a watershed election which saw the formation of a government of national unity (GNU), small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have demonstrated resilience and maintained confidence in their future despite persistent...
Data key as analytics turns to AI
Kathy Gibson reports from Qlik AI Reality Tour - There is no question AI is critical and companies that hesitate to harness it risk falling behind. “But the question is: what are you going to do with AI?” asks Tejas Mehta, senior vice-president and GM: MEA at Qlik....
Another strong quarter for EMEA in the security appliance market
Vendor revenue in the overall security appliance market grew 5,7% year over year in the second quarter of 2022 (2Q22) reaching over $4,9-billion and representing a $269-million increase compared to the same quarter in 2021, according to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly...
Intel and Broadcom in Wi-Fi 7 milestone
Intel and Broadcom have showcased the industry's first cross-vendor Wi-Fi 7 demonstration, with over-the-air speeds greater than 5 gigabits per second. The trial used an Intel Core processor-based laptop with a Wi-Fi 7 solution connected to a Broadcom Wi-Fi 7 access...
Don’t miss Saucecode at AI Expo
The countdown to AI Expo has begun. On 19 and 20 September 2022 Sandton Convention Centre will play host to companies demonstrating the business value in smart processes and automation. Saucecode is a South African start-up that is taking on the global automation...
Disruption rife as cybercrime hits home
Kathy Gibson reports – Cybersecurity is a very polarising issue – companies are either convinced they will never be attacked or they are completely paranoid. This is an observation from Akhilesh Tuteja, global cyber security practice co-leader at KPMG, who goes on to...
Cybersecurity is a big focus for African organisations
The cyber landscape in Africa is highly dynamic and rapidly evolving, propelled by widespread digitisation and matched by adequate investments in protecting assets and data from cyber threats. In fact, KPMG Africa’s Africa Cyber Security Outlook 2022 survey, launched...
Surprise disruptions that could blindside CIOs
CIOs must take time to consider "what if" scenarios to avoid being blindsided by social, behavioural and technological disruptions. David Yockelson, vice-president analyst at Gartner, says many disruptions that seem futuristic may be closer than we think. "Disruptions...
These trends are driving metaverse technology adoption
Six trends are driving the use of metaverse technologies today and will continue to drive its use over the next three to five years, according to Gartner. Marty Resnick, vice-president analyst at Gartner says that, while widescale adoption of metaverse technologies is...
BETI dips again as economy struggles to gain momentum
The monthly BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), a fast indicator of underlying economic trends in the South African economy, tracked lower levels in August, mirroring the challenging economic environment. "The BETI index level moderated further to...
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OLX partners to facilitate transactions
Classifieds website OLX has partnered with a secure payment platform to facilitate transactions and deliveries between buyers and sellers across South Africa. The platform, E-Escrow, will offer a means of trading across great distances easily while limiting any...
Protect against the R1bn threat of ID fraud
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa need to put robust processes and systems in place if they are to protect themselves against rising incidences of identity theft and other forms of fraud. That's according to Donovan Marais, channel manager of Sage...
ONTAPtv.com launches in SA
Hong Kong-based telecommunications operator HKT, via its international operating division PCCW Global, has announced the launch of ONTAPtv.com, a new Internet-based Video on Demand (VoD) entertainment service for South Africa. With a selection of à la carte content...
DDoS extortion – a new threat to look out for
A hybrid security approach is a company's best chance of mitigating DDoS extortion attacks, says Gad Elkin, security sales director: EMEA at F5 Networks. It is a testament to the sustained evolution of the cybersecurity landscape that we are still regularly seeing the...
Managing identities across the organisation
Identity management (IDM) is essentially the management and administration of individual identities within a system, such as a business or a network. "Everyone has a digital presence of sorts," says Gerald Naidoo, CEO of Logical Consulting. "This could be social media...
Security a top priority for Samsung Business
Office printers have recently become a target of cybercrime thanks to the valuable information that is stored on the built-in hard drives and shared across networks by employees and organisations. This data can be accessed by lawbreakers who can then use it for...
Women benefit from Avanade scholarships
A worldwide scholarship programme, "15 for 15", aimed at keeping students enrolled in technology studies with strong Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) programmes has been announced by Avanade. Based on their histories of academic excellence in...
On demand entertainment for all South Africans
As of August 2015, MTN has zero-rated the entire data usage for anyone streaming MTN Front Row, from an MTN sim, as an ongoing value offer. What this means for any person who is currently on the MTN Network and subscribes to FrontRow is that they can watch all movies...
Big Apple Buddy brings iPhone home
Apple announced the release of its new products on 9 September, causing the usual shopping frenzy around the world and a rush to acquire the new iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus and iPad Pro. Apple Watch fans were also presented with a new range of colours and designs,...
How to protect yourself from online fraudsters
You receive an email or text message claiming you have won a cash prize, but you don't recall entering a competition. It says that to receive the money, you will need to share your banking details - what should you do? The answer is simple. Never provide personal...
SQL Database Administrator – Western Cape Cape Town
SQL Database Administrator Our team looks after a large geographically distributed Microsoft SQL Environment that utilizes many of the latest SQL functionality, and constantly seeks to leverage new features as they become available to enhance performance and reduce...
Technical Administrator – Gauteng Midrand
Our client, a well known medical company based in Midrand is looking for a Technical Administrator.Quotes:Process quotations as per RFQ's received from the TeamEnsure correct pricing quoted per modality, obtain selling prices for parts if requiredFollow up with...
2nd line Support Engineer German – Gauteng Gauteng
Join the iOCO Infrastructure Services Community: Where Work is an Adventure, Not Just a Job.We're looking for a German speaking 2nd line IT Support Engineer to join our team of problem-solvers and help us keep our software running smoothly.What you'll do:Assisting in...
DevOps Engineer-Cloud Network Security
Are you passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technology to ensure top-notch security in cloud environments? Our client is seeking a talented DevOps Engineer specializing in Cloud Network Security to join their dynamic team! ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:...
X2 Senior Solution Architects
We are seeking X2 Senior Managed Service Solution Architects who will play a pivotal role within iOCO; being responsible for crafting comprehensive and innovative solutions in response to client requirements, particularly those outlined in Request for Proposals (RFPs)...
Data Scientist
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a software consulting house with over 3 decades of tech driven solutions using the latest cutting-edge technology. Our client is seeking a Data Scientist with experience in data science roles, including hands-on experience...
Business Analyst
To enable change by defining the needs and the rationale for change, to understand the current state, to define the future state, and to determine the activities required to move from the current to the future state by applying the principles of business analysis,...
DevOps Engineer-Cloud Network Security – Gauteng Menlyn
Are you passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technology to ensure top-notch security in cloud environments? Our client is seeking a talented DevOps Engineer specializing in Cloud Network Security to join their dynamic team! ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:...
X2 Senior Solution Architects – Gauteng Gauteng
We are seeking X2 Senior Managed Service Solution Architects who will play a pivotal role within iOCO; being responsible for crafting comprehensive and innovative solutions in response to client requirements, particularly those outlined in Request for Proposals (RFPs)...
Data Scientist – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a software consulting house with over 3 decades of tech driven solutions using the latest cutting-edge technology. Our client is seeking a Data Scientist with experience in data science roles, including hands-on experience...
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