Planetary defense will be on hand for 2029 asteroid near-miss
30 years ago, on 16 July 1994, astronomers watched in awe as the first of many pieces of the Shoemaker-Levy 9 comet slammed into Jupiter with incredible force. The event sparked intense interest in the field of planetary defence as people asked: "Could we do anything...
Multiple scams target Olympics fans
The first in-person Summer Olympics since the lifting of pandemic restrictions is set to begin on 26 July 2024, attracting millions of sports enthusiasts - and cyberthreats. Kaspersky experts have noted a surge in scamming activity surrounding the event, with...
Massive growth for security services edge
The security services edge (SSE) market grew 40% year-over-year (Y/Y) and was over $800-million in 1Q 2022, according to a quarterly report by Dell’Oro Group. SSE is a new market that combines cloud-delivered secure web gateway (SWG), cloud access security broker...
SA consumers are digitally empowered
Just a few years ago, it would have been inconceivable that so many people would be using online channels for so many services. But as people become more comfortable with digital platforms, and with Covid providing a push, the era of the empowered South African...
Beware of ransomware attacks from Black Basta Gang
Cybereason has issued a global threat alert advisory, warning global organisations about a rise in ransomware attacks from the Black Basta gang. The Black Basta gang emerged in April 2022 and has victimised nearly 50 companies in the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand and...
Inkjet SFP revenue surges in Q2 as consumer demand increases
Revenues from sales of inkjet single-function printers (SFPs) through European distributors have been largely on the rise since Week 15 of this year on the back of improved supply and consumer demand. Context’s Index Revenue Trend clearly shows weekly average revenues...
Consortium bids to buy Alviva in massive deal
The biggest deal in the history of the South African IT distribution channel, and indeed the local IT industry, could be on the cards if a proposal by a consortium to buy Alviva gets the go-ahead from shareholders. In a SENS announcement this afternoon, the country’s...
New MFA threat highlights our security negligence
Despite the growing levels of cyber threats, adoption of even basic multi-factor authentication (MFA) remains depressingly low amongst organisations. And, with new techniques such as prompt bombing being used to beat older versions of MFA, the need to beef up how...
Loadshedding the biggest constraint on economic growth
PwC's baseline scenario for the country, according to its sixth South Africa Economic Outlook report for 2022, has deteriorated since the start of 2022 as a combination of local and international factors caused a weaker rand, higher consumer price inflation, a faster...
Metaverse emerges in SA
South Africans are dipping their toes into the waters of the “metaverse”, the vast array of virtual worlds accessed through immersive experiences in games and through virtual reality headsets. This is one of the surprise findings of the SA Social Media Landscape 2022...
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OTG adds functionality to smart devices
One of the biggest problems with smart devices such as phones and tablets is their limited storage capacity, as well as limited interoperability with peripheral devices, says Ruben Naicker, Verbatim product specialist at Drive Control Corporation. USB OTG, short for...
SMBs can become e-commerce entrepreneurs
As new online sales platforms and Web design tools continue to emerge, becoming an e-commerce entrepreneur is inexorably becoming an attainable goal for many aspiring business owners. This is according to Dieter Febel, MD of SA Gateway, an ISP and sister company of...
Digital wallets are coming to the fore
All reports seem to show that mobile is on the rise and, while this growth continues unabated, it has helped disrupt many traditional industries, including transportation, accommodations, services and retail. As a result, revenue for mobile commerce is gaining ground...
Q-KON enables satellite growth in Africa
The arrival of innovation in the satellite technology space will continue to deliver significant value to trade and commerce. This is the view of management at Q-KON, an established specialist service provider focusing on providing ready to use communication solutions...
BlackBerry reports revenue growth
BlackBerry Limited has reported financial results for the three months ended 30 May, 2015 (all figures in US dollars and US GAAP, except where otherwise indicated). Q1 highlights include: * Software and technology licensing revenue of $137-million, a 150% increase...
WestconGroup wins F5 Networks award
WestconGroup, the leading value-added global distributor of security, unified communications, network infrastructure and data centre solutions, today announced that its Security Practice has been named “EMEA Distributor of the Year” by F5 Networks. WestconGroup...
New country manager for Riverbed
Riverbed Technology, the leader in application performance infrastructure, has promoted Wimpie van Rensburg to Country Manager for South Africa, reporting to Karl Campbell, regional vice-president for the UK and South Africa. Van Rensburg, previously pre-sales manager...
Ambit boosts solar powered classrooms
The South African technology company Ambit’s innovative solar powered classroom is poised to provide “off-grid” electricity and connectivity to rural classrooms and help teachers overcome the pitfalls of load shedding. It not only harnesses the continent’s most...
Alcatel-Lucent debuts OmniAccess
New Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise technology is being introduced supporting the growing need of enterprises to deploy a pervasive WLAN infrastructure. As part of the unified access technology designed to meet corporation’s mobility requirements, the expanded WLAN...
What makes a firewall next-gen?
Fortinet, the global leader in high-performance cyber security solutions and a Networks Unlimited reseller partner, has released a white paper titled “5 1/2 things that make a firewall ‘Next Gen’”. “Network protection can be a difficult balancing act for security...
Business Analyst (ILS) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
Java script Full stack Developer (advanced) – Gauteng Pretoria
Our client in the IT Industry is looking for a Full Stack Developer. If you meet the below requirement, please send us your CV.Product / Feature Team Information (if applicable)Are you an exceptionally skilled developer looking to make an impact? Join our vibrant...
L1 ServiceNow Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic ServiceNow Level 1 Desktop Support Engineer to join our client in the telecommunications industry. This is a contract position based in Cape Town, offering a hybrid working model to provide flexibility between office and...
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Senior Data Engineer with a relevant tertiary qualification (Degree/Hons in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Information Systems, etc) and minimum 4-5 years' experience in data engineering, database administration or a related field, required to design, build and...
Scrum Master (ILR) at Parvana Recruitment
Client Details:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
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A leader in the Banking and Financial space is on the lookout for a Data Engineer to join their team. The purpose of the Data Engineer is to leverage their data expertise and data related technologies, in line with the Company's Data Architecture Roadmap, to advance...
Item Coding Analyst at Circana
Circana (formerly IRI and NPD) is the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. Through unparalleled technology, advanced analytics, cross-industry data, and deep expertise, we provide clarity that helps almost 7,000 of the world's leading brands and...
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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced ServiceNow Business Analyst to join our team on a contract basis. The successful candidate will play a critical role in optimizing and enhancing our ServiceNow platform to meet business needs. This role requires a deep...
Senior Data Engineer – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Senior Data Engineer with a relevant tertiary qualification (Degree/Hons in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Information Systems, etc) and minimum 4-5 years' experience in data engineering, database administration or a related field, required to design, build and...
Scrum Master (ILR) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Client Details:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
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