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...
Altron appoints Walter Kapp as chief executive
Altron has announced the appointment of Werner Kapp as group chief executive with effect from 1 October 2022. Executive chairman Stewart van Graan, comments: “After a rigorous search and recruitment process by the board, we are very pleased to appoint a...
PMI ticks up in August
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) ticked up to 52.1 points in August from 47.6 in the prior month. The business activity index rose back above the neutral 50-point mark for the first time since March. Since then, output was hampered by the...
Applications open for ISPA Inspires sponsorship
South Africa’s Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) is inviting applications for its “ISPA Inspires Educational Sponsorship” for the 2023 academic year. Applications open today (Thursday, 1 September) and will close on Friday, 30 September 2022. Applications...
Multiplatform ransomware gains steam
In line with the trend for the cross-platform ransomware, Kaspersky has discovered new ransomware gangs that learned to adapt their malware to different operating systems at the same time - and therefore cause damage to more organisations. The recent investigation by...
New tools to build, run, manage cloud-native apps
Enterprises are under increasing pressure to digitise their businesses by modernising app development and IT operations, as traditional approaches simply cannot deliver the competitive advantages or rapid innovation that businesses need today. Developers and IT teams...
VMware adds automation to ease hybrid work model implementation
A majority of companies have implementted or plan to implement a hybrid work model moving forward. However, supporting a hybrid work model creates new speedbumps for IT. At its VMware Explore conference in San Francisco, VMware outlined how autonomous workspaces...
VMware and IBM offer regulated industries new ways to modernise hybrid cloud
At VMware Explore 2022, VMware and IBM announced an expanded partnership to help global clients and partners modernise mission-critical workloads and expedite time to value in hybrid cloud environments. The expanded relationship includes IBM Consulting as a VMware GSI...
Strong global growth for managed services
According to the IDC Services Contracts Database, more than 720 managed services deals were signed worldwide in the first half of 2022 (1H22) with $48-billion in contract value. While the total number of deals declined compared to the same period in 2021, the average...
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E-mail archiving and data management
With the exponential growth in data currently being experienced, and every indication that this information explosion will only accelerate into the future, organisations are faced with a number of data management challenges, says Bryan Balfe, Enterprise account...
Lessons from the Ashley Madison hack
The traditional approach to security is no longer acceptable and many companies are not shifting their policies and protection quickly enough to deal with the fast-evolving security threats, says Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks. The Ashley Madison hack this week has proven to be yet another example of businesses being unprepared for cyber security attacks.
Training key for African expansion
South African companies that want to succeed as they expand into other African countries – or elsewhere in the world, for that matter – must be willing to make real investments in training staff in their processes and systems, writes Ivanna Granelli, founder of Can!Do...
Kaspersky updates Small Office Security
Kaspersky Lab has announced the local availability of its latest edition of the Kaspersky Small Office Security, built specifically for businesses with fewer than 50 employees. This solution provides world-class protection and easy use without the need for specialist...
Backup, recovery is business critical
Vox Telecom has urged business owners of organisations both big and small, to critically review their backup and disaster recovery requirements, to ensure that they are not left exposed should there be a service outage. “Backup and recovery services are under-rated in...
Nedbank Home Loans continues to innovate
Nedbank Home Loans has launched the Instant Bond Indicator, a new online tool that provides clients with an indication of the home loan amount they could qualify for in less than three minutes. Clients can use this tool anytime, anywhere, at their convenience.
Adobe updates Connect offering
The new Adobe Connect delivers critical new enhancements and capabilities to address challenges faced by many organisations in conducting virtual meetings, webinars, and training. The Platform meets the growing demand for advanced technology to support specialised...
GE Africa, Gearbox support manufacturing
In order to support the development of a manufacturing ecosystem and build skills in Kenya, GE Africa and Gearbox have announced a plan to launch a GE Garages manufacturing program to help build a skilled workforce and drive entrepreneurial development in Kenya. This...
Check Point, VMware expand collaboration
Check Point Software Technologies recently announced an expanded collaboration with VMware to extend comprehensive, best-in-class security to enterprise private cloud environments through a new software-defined data centre offering. Check Point vSEC virtual network...
BCX wins international award
Business Connexion has been awarded the Cisco Services Partner of the Year: EMEAR South Africa (Europe, Middle East, Africa and Russia). BCX became a Cisco Gold Partner in 1998 and it is the first South African company to win this award. BCX was also recognised at the Cisco One Africa Partner Summit where it received two more awards: African Security Partner of the Year and African Services Partner of the Year.
Developer – Internship Role (JHB) at Parvana Recruitment
Parvana Role: Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team. You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months. This role can...
IT Technician
A dynamic and fast growing IT company, based in Port Elizabeth, is seeking an IT Technician. 2 years in the it support field with experience specific to the field of Desktop/Laptop/Server support secures.Must have a high work ethic and be passionate about a career in...
Systems Engineer
Our Client is seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to join their dynamic team at their Cape Town head office. As a Systems Engineer you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organisation's computer infrastructure and networks. The ideal...
Senior Developer (.Net & Angular)
Are you a seasoned Senior .NET Developer looking for your next challenge? We're looking for a talented and motivated developer to join our growing team. As the Senior .NET Developer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing high-quality software...
Senior Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Summary An established Client in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Support Engineer to join their team and be responsible for ensuring the IT Desktop Support function is managed efficiently and effectively across the Group. Description Ensuring endpoint software is...
Developer – Internship Role (JHB) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Parvana Role: Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team. You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months. This role can...
IT Technician – Eastern Cape Gqebera
A dynamic and fast growing IT company, based in Port Elizabeth, is seeking an IT Technician. 2 years in the it support field with experience specific to the field of Desktop/Laptop/Server support secures.Must have a high work ethic and be passionate about a career in...
Systems Engineer – Western Cape Claremont
Our Client is seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to join their dynamic team at their Cape Town head office. As a Systems Engineer you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organisation's computer infrastructure and networks. The ideal...
Senior Developer (.Net & Angular) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Are you a seasoned Senior .NET Developer looking for your next challenge? We're looking for a talented and motivated developer to join our growing team. As the Senior .NET Developer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing high-quality software...
Software Engineer (Snr) at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position. About our client: Headquartered in the USA, our client offers a great remote work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at...
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