Reliance on social media drives disinformation
A recent survey across Africa by KnowBe4 reveals that 84% of respondents rely on social media as their primary news source, with 80% favouring Facebook. This heavy dependence on social platforms for information is concerning, particularly as disinformation continues...
Vulnerabilities now exploited faster than ever
Threat actors are upping their game and taking advantage of newly-disclosed vulnerabilities quicker than ever. This is among the findings of FortiGuard Labs' 2H 2023 Global Threat Landscape Report, which highlights the need for vendors to adhere to vulnerability...
Highly active APT campaign targets cryptocurrency industry
In the second quarter of 2022, Kaspersky researchers witnessed advanced persistent threat (APT) actors increasingly targeting the cryptocurrency industry. Using cryptocurrency-related content and warnings from law enforcements as bait, the actor behind this new and...
Lunar pits harbour comfortable temperatures
NASA-funded scientists have discovered shaded locations within pits on the Moon that always hover around a comfortable 63 F (about 17 C) using data from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) spacecraft and computer modeling. The pits, and caves to which they may...
Despite challenges, tourism gains ground
International tourism continues to show signs of a strong and steady recovery from the impact of the pandemic despite significant mounting economic and geopolitical challenges. According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international tourism saw a strong...
Top global tech stocks lost more than $3,3trn in Q2
The ongoing geopolitical situation and rising inflationary pressure continue to impact the technology sector with 24 of the top 25 technology companies reporting a combined loss of $3,3-trillion in their market capitalisation (MCap) in Q2 2022, finds GlobalData....
June goes into the record books as sixth warmest
Globally, June 2022 was the sixth-warmest June in the 143-year NOAA record. The year-to-date (January-June) global surface temperature was also the sixth warmest on record. According to NCEI’s Global Annual Temperature Outlook, there is a greater than 99% chance that...
Another decline for smartphone shipments
Worldwide smartphone shipments declined 8.7% year over year in the second quarter of 2022 (2Q22), according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This marks the fourth consecutive quarter of decline...
Chatbots set to be primary customer service channel by 2027
By 2027, chatbots will become the primary customer service channel for roughly a quarter of organizations, according to Gartner. "Chatbots and virtual customer assistants (VCAs) have evolved over the past decade to become a critical technology component of a service...
Software needed to monitor social and environmental sustainability
While environmental issues have dominated the ESG/sustainability narrative, a recent International Data Corporation (IDC) survey finds that social sustainability topics account for the largest share of use cases for sustainability software. These human and social...
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Gartner names Commvault as a Leader
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Boost productivity with i-SENSYS printers
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Via Afrika on show at African EduWeek
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Tarsus Cloud On Demand adds to portfolio
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Embracing digital disruption
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DCC offers Targus Black notebook cases
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Sowetan entrepreneurs use Opentenders
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Collaboration breeds entrepreneurial success
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Boost awareness through intelligent video
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Oracle adds to Cloud Platform
At a live event, Oracle executive chairman of the board and CTO Larry Ellison announced new additions to the Oracle Cloud Platform, a comprehensive, integrated suite of services that make it easier for developers, IT professionals, business users and analysts to...
Senior Data Engineer – Western Cape Century City
Primary Duties and Responsibilities: The Data Engineer will have a knack for data analysis, data manipulation and data modelling. The consultant will be responsible for understanding and driving the overall technical vision and planning of a client's organisation and...
Linux System Administrator at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: The Linux System Administrator within the South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), will be responsible for the efficient management and maintenance of Linux-based systems across the organization's network. Experience in Linux...
Java & Python Software Engineer (CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A highly skilled & solutions-driven Software Engineer well-versed in building reliable, scalable enterprise software systems is sought by a prominent Telecommunications Solutions provider. You will join the core team building the underlying application...
Software Development Team Lead
An exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated Software Development Team Lead to join a leading software consulting house. The ideal candidate must have expertise in translating Business Requirements Specifications (BRS) to user stories within Azure...
Database Administrator
Role:Our client seeks to appoint a Systems Specialist: ICT Database Administrator. The successful candidate will ensure the management and maintenance of data within the company's databases and perform such other duties as may be required by the Manager: Information...
Linux System Administrator at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Foreshore
Postion Summary: The Linux System Administrator within the South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), will be responsible for the efficient management and maintenance of Linux-based systems across the organization's network. Experience in Linux...
Java & Python Software Engineer (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:A highly skilled & solutions-driven Software Engineer well-versed in building reliable, scalable enterprise software systems is sought by a prominent Telecommunications Solutions provider. You will join the core team building the underlying application...
Software Development Team Lead – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal
An exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated Software Development Team Lead to join a leading software consulting house. The ideal candidate must have expertise in translating Business Requirements Specifications (BRS) to user stories within Azure...
Database Administrator – Gauteng Pretoria
Role:Our client seeks to appoint a Systems Specialist: ICT Database Administrator. The successful candidate will ensure the management and maintenance of data within the company's databases and perform such other duties as may be required by the Manager: Information...
Recon Analyst
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