Calls for a co-ordinated global response to ransomware surge
Amid intensifying geopolitical tensions, ransomware attacks in 2024 are set to reach record levels, escalating the risks faced by companies worldwide. There has been a shift toward more sophisticated extortion tactics, emphasising the urgent need for coordinated...
Kaspersky warns about new ‘Tusk’ fraud campaign
Kaspersky has detected an online fraud campaign aimed at stealing cryptocurrency and sensitive information by exploiting popular topics such as web3, crypto, AI, online gaming and beyond. Targeting individuals worldwide, the campaign is believed to be orchestrated by...
Young scientists shine at Johannesburg regional expo
The Johannesburg regional finals of the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists saw a number of promising researchers from the region display their science and innovation research projects. A total of 152 learners from the region gathered at the Wits University Flower Hall on...
Digital infrastructure must scale up to cope with complexity
Enterprise agility and operational effectiveness are largely dependent on the responsiveness, scalability, and resiliency of the digital infrastructure used to enable mission-critical applications, data operations, and connectivity demanded by customers, partners, and...
These are the first victims of budget cuts
A June 2022 survey of 128 CFOs and CEOs showed that investments in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and sustainability will be the first areas to face cuts in organisations feeling their margins triple squeezed by rising inflation, talent shortages and supply...
New interventions aim to stabilise, improve power supply
Last night (25 July), President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a number of interventions to overcome the immediate power crisis being experienced in South Africa. In collaboration with Eskom, labour federations and energy sector experts, the interventions are aimed at...
Paratus opens carrier neutral data centre in Namibia
The new Paratus Namibia data centre (DC) will open in Windhoek in August 2022, giving colocation clients will have the freedom of choice as well as access to world class infrastructure hosting services. Any client hosting within the facility will be able to choose...
Vantage opens Johannesburg data centre campus
Vantage Data Centers, a global provider of hyperscale data centre campuses, has announced the delivery of the first facility on its Johannesburg campus. Positioned within the continent’s largest data centre market, Vantage has opened its first data centre (JNB11) in...
General dealer retail sales soar as SA consumers scale down
General dealers have emerged as the most resilient sector in South African retail, growing sales 14,6% in real terms from January to May 2022 and winning a greater share of the cash-strapped consumer’s wallet. Their strong performance in a struggling retail sector can...
Cybercriminals target Stranger Things fans
In early July, season four of one of the most long-awaited series, Stranger Things, was released. Despite a three-year break due to pandemic-related delays, the series was hotly anticipated and, once again, topped streaming charts. Unfortunately, the desire of ardent...
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New line-up of Inspiron devices from Dell
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Veeam announces new Availability Suite v9
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Alcatel-Lucent solution boosts collaboration
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A new dimension of customer engagement
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Nokia 105, Nokia 105 Dual SIM launched
Microsoft has announced the new Nokia 105 and Nokia 105 Dual SIM. Aimed at first time mobile phone buyers, as well as people looking for a reliable back-up device for their smartphone, the new Nokia 105 will enable more people to have a voice and experience the...
Phoenix Distribution to distribute IP-guard
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WhiteSpace Alliance grows global deployment
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MasterCard, Premier Bank break into Somalia
At the World Economic Forum on Africa, MasterCard announced its partnership with Premier Bank, becoming the first international payments network to enter Somalia. As a result of the partnership, Premier Bank will now issue and accept the first MasterCard-branded...
Genesys integrates with Skype For Business
Genesys has announced an integration with Skype for Business to deliver best-in-class customer engagement, contact centre and unified communication solutions all from one single place: the Genesys Customer Experience Platform. Genesys is one of the first enterprise-class contact centre solutions providers to achieve a native integration with Skype for Business using the Unified Communications Managed API, part of the Skype Developer Platform.
UC gets real with Connection Telecom
For all the talk about unified communications (UC), few companies have delivered a truly connected platform and ecosystem with real business benefit. Cloud-based PBX provider, Connection Telecom is here to change all that with its Telviva business communication...
Head of SALT Software Engineering
A well-established research business is seeking to appoint a Head of SALT Software EngineeringMain Purpose of job: Lead a team of Software Engineers.Qualification:PhD(Eng) + 5 years; or MEng/MSc(Eng) + 7 years; or BEng/BSc(Eng) + 9 years, practical experience in the...
Java Developer
looking for a person who enjoys developing and improving backend applications 5 years experience using Java, preferably the Spring framework (Spring Integration, Spring Data Rest, and Spring Cloud Stream)Experience designing, and developing RESTful API'sSolid...
Senior IT Engineer
Our fantastic client in the financial industry is looking to appoint a Degreed individual to take up this newly created position! You will be responsible for the oversight of the Helpdesk Consultants as well as the provision of remote and desktop support to multiple...
Python Automation Tester – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is seeking a skilled Intermediate Automation Tester with a strong background in Python to join their QA team. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of software testing methodologies and experience in creating and maintaining automated test...
Head of SALT Software Engineering – Western Cape Cape Town
A well-established research business is seeking to appoint a Head of SALT Software EngineeringMain Purpose of job: Lead a team of Software Engineers.Qualification:PhD(Eng) + 5 years; or MEng/MSc(Eng) + 7 years; or BEng/BSc(Eng) + 9 years, practical experience in the...
Java Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
looking for a person who enjoys developing and improving backend applications 5 years experience using Java, preferably the Spring framework (Spring Integration, Spring Data Rest, and Spring Cloud Stream)Experience designing, and developing RESTful API'sSolid...
Senior IT Engineer – Gauteng Bryanston
Our fantastic client in the financial industry is looking to appoint a Degreed individual to take up this newly created position! You will be responsible for the oversight of the Helpdesk Consultants as well as the provision of remote and desktop support to multiple...
Data Engineer
Data EngineerJoin a leadership team that is ahead of the game!Our client an International African Tech Company is looking for propellor-heads to join their dynamic team of Data Scientists and Consultants. If you are looking for a career where you can learn and develop...
UI5 Developer
Are you a talented and passionate UI5 Developer looking to take your career to the next level? We are seeking a dynamic individual with a strong background in SAP UI5 development to join our innovative team. As a UI5 Developer, you will play a crucial role in...
L2 Network Engineer
Role Purpose: The role of Network Engineer is responsible for building and maintaining the day-to-day operation of the organisation's computer network.Operates the company's internal data communications systems.Plans, designs, and implements local and wide-area...
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