The cost of a cyber breach goes way beyond money
The costs and fallout from a cyber security breach extend far beyond revenue losses, impacting jobs, mental wellbeing, trust and future business. This is according to cyber security experts within the Cyber Security Special Interest Group (SIGCyber) of the Institute...
Young gamers fall victim to cybercriminals
The number of unique users targeted by cybercriminals using popular children’s games as a lure surged by 30% in the first six months of 2024 compared to H2 2023, according to Kaspersky experts. Researchers analysed gaming risks for young players and discovered that...
African genomics surveillance was key in identifying Covid variants
The rapid expansion of genomics surveillance in Africa allowed the continent to describe the introduction and spread of the SARS-CoV-2 variants in African countries in realtime during the Covid-19 pandemic. A major scientific report from Africa featured in the journal...
Perseverance rover finds ancient life on Mars
NASA’s Perseverance rover is well into its second science campaign, collecting rock-core samples from features within an area long considered by scientists to be a top prospect for finding signs of ancient microbial life on Mars. The rover has collected four samples...
The Merge touted as the most significant crypto event in years
The Ethereum Merge is a "landmark, historic moment" for the entire cryptocurrency market that will be a "major catalyst" driving prices higher in the long term. This is the bullish prediction from deVere Group CEO Nigel Green, as the long-awaited so-called Merge of...
Only a quarter of workers are confident about their careers
Only one in four employees is confident about their career path at their current organisation, according to Gartner. A Gartner survey of more than 3 300 employees conducted in March 2022 revealed that fewer than one in three employees knows how to progress their...
Skills registry aims to boost ICT development, employment
The Internet Services Providers Association (ISPA) has partnerd with the Wireless Access Providers Association (WAPA) and the Wireless Application Service Providers Association (WASPA) to launch phase 1 of the ICT Skills Registry, a searchable database that contains...
FormBook takes over as top malware for August
Check Point Research (CPR), in its Global Threat Index for August 2022, reports that FormBook is now the most prevalent malware, taking over from Emotet, which has held that position since its reappearance in January. FormBook is an Infostealer targeting Windows OS...
Healthcare and patient data security under the spotlight
In sub-Saharan Africa, making healthcare services more accessible can be achieved through digital services. Telehealth solutions have been well-received by the industry and patients alike, more so during the pandemic when it became a necessity. With World Patient...
Seacom, Broadband Infraco in strategic partnership
Seacom and Broadband Infraco (BBI) are pleased to announce a strategic partnership intended to improve available long-distance network infrastructure for government entities in South Africa. In this joint effort, SEACOM and BBI - a state-owned company and significant...
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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...
E-Escrow solves the online shopping conundrum
Online shopping is rapidly growing within South Africa. Although highly convenient, when buying or selling goods, there is a disparity in the order in who acts first; does the seller wait to receive funds from the buyer before shipping the goods or does the buyer ask...
User awareness is key in preventing cyber-attacks
Cyber-attacks have become a thriving and profitable industry for criminals, a fact that is evidenced by the increasing number of well publicised and high profile attacks over the past year. By Simeon Tassev, director of Galix. The majority of these attacks, which are...
Qlikview helps rugby fans analyse the game
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 rugby analysis offering. Rugby Analytics is powered by a global international...
Fast colour printing to meet business
The new HP Colour LaserJet Enterprise M552/M553 printer series, available from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC), is ideal for the small to medium enterprise (SME) as well as enterprise workgroups and public sector consumers. "The M552/M553 Series has been...
Junior IT Technician – Western Cape Franschhoek
Our Client is looking for a Junior IT Technician to Join their teamArea/Location: Franschhoek, Cape Town Summery:The ideal candidate will be a professional person, capable of working in a 5-star hospitality environment as part of a small team, interacting with staff,...
Senior Business Analyst
Required Qualifications and Experience Be in possession of a BSc Information Systems/ National Diploma Information Technology or Equivalent Qualification.Have 5 - 7 years of strong generic business processes modelling experience in next-generation modelling tools and...
Junior Systems Engineer at Sodexo
We looking for a Junior Systems The successful candidate will be required to offer IT Support services to internal users across the board. Support will be conducted either telephonically, via TeamViewer Remote Support, or in person, around various parts of South...
Financial Analyst Developer (SQL)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Software Solutions Provider specializing in Financial Risk systems seeks the expertise of a Financial Analyst Developer (SQL) to join its Fund Data Services Team where you will conduct new feature analysis and drive development on the platform...
Python Developer
We are seeking a Python Developer to join our team. The successful person will be responsible for developing, deploying, and maintaining Python-based applications under the guidance of an Architect and Business Analyst/ Product Owner. These applications may be on...
Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Groenkloof
Required Qualifications and Experience Be in possession of a BSc Information Systems/ National Diploma Information Technology or Equivalent Qualification.Have 5 - 7 years of strong generic business processes modelling experience in next-generation modelling tools and...
Junior Systems Engineer at Sodexo – Gauteng Johannesburg
We looking for a Junior Systems The successful candidate will be required to offer IT Support services to internal users across the board. Support will be conducted either telephonically, via TeamViewer Remote Support, or in person, around various parts of South...
Financial Analyst Developer (SQL) – Western Cape Claremont
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Software Solutions Provider specializing in Financial Risk systems seeks the expertise of a Financial Analyst Developer (SQL) to join its Fund Data Services Team where you will conduct new feature analysis and drive development on the platform...
Python Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking a Python Developer to join our team. The successful person will be responsible for developing, deploying, and maintaining Python-based applications under the guidance of an Architect and Business Analyst/ Product Owner. These applications may be on...
Database Specialist
The purpose of the information specialist is to provide accurate and detailed information to the Company to enable each department to properly and effectively grow our business utilizing the information provided. The position will mine the database and analyse trends...
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