Fake social media lending sites catch the unwary
Reports indicate that South Africans are increasingly turning to loan sharks as banks tighten their lending criteria in response to a surge in bad debts compounded by high interest rates, and the impact of the increasingly high cost of living. Because bank loans have...
SMEs spend too much on tech
South African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are struggling with cash flow with 72% resorting to personal funds to stay afloat - and while already battling existing financial burdens, they're also now facing a perfect storm: fuel and electricity costs have...
Increased revenues, subscribers for Vodacom
Vodacom Group reports that group revenue increased 5,2% to R26,1-billion for the quarter ended 30 June 2022, underpinned by a resilient performance in South Africa. Group service revenue was up 5,2%, supported by growth in data revenue and new services such as IoT....
Telefonica to connect IoT devices via satellite with 5G
Telefonica, through its divisions Telefonica Tech and Telefonica Global Solutions (TGS), and Sateliot, are collaborating in the development of an innovative connectivity service with dual 5G NB-IoT technology in which Sateliot's new satellite network will be...
Liquid debuts Cyber Security Fusion Centre in Joburg
Liquid Cyber Security, a business of Cassava Technologies, has launched the first of its matrix of Cyber Security Fusion Centres in Johannesburg. With this Fusion Centre, Liquid aims to bolster the cyber security industry in the country by managing the growing threat...
Digital transformation makes data integrity critical
Kathy Gibson reports – It’s fair to say that things have really changed over the last few years – and that not just because of Covid. There was a time when IT was seperate department, says Kate Mollett, senior director: Africa at Commvault. Today, it is an integral...
Unprotected entry into the metaverse comes with accrued risks
Enterprises that are considering joining the metaverse bandwagon have been put on high alert against imminent cyberattacks that could expose their valuable data to crippling cyberattacks, data exfiltration and breaches. As brands get increasingly engulfed in the...
Low demand for business skills from developers creates digital disconnect
Apps are key drivers of the modern digital economy, and of crucial importance to business leaders. Yet barely a quarter (26%) of the top skills featured in developer vacancies are business-related, and at least 49% of all listings fail to include a single business...
LinkedIn still tops the phishing rankings
The social media platform LinkedIn continued its reign as the most imitated brand after entering the rankings for the first-time in Q1. This is according to the Check Point Research (CPR) Brand Phishing Report for Q2 2022, which highlights the brands that were most...
Business services the top target for ransomware attacks
Business services are under increased attack from ransomware. This is among the findings from The Threat Report: Summer 2022 from Trellix, which analyses cybersecurity trends and attack methods from the first quarter of 2022. The report also features research from...
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The role of the contact centre
As customer experience becomes the primary competitive advantage in business, the role of the contact centre is changing significantly. But whether it becomes the heart of the business or a component of the bigger machine depends on the business, say African contact...
DCC offers Huawei E8372 USB Wingle
High-speed connectivity was made for sharing, and this is now easier than ever before thanks to the new Huawei E8372 USB Wingle, available from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). Simply plug the compact, lightweight USB stick into a USB wall adaptor or your...
Zomato to expand app functionality
South African users will soon be able to order whatever they’re craving from thousands of local restaurants, directly from the restaurant’s listing on the Zomato app and Web site. Zomato founder and CEO Deepinder Goyal reveals that online ordering is a key vertical for the company. Over the past few months, Zomato has added a number of services to its platform, extending its services beyond just restaurant search and discovery.
Data’s journey across the network
While it’s convenient to link various personal online accounts and identities, users must beware of the security risks, says Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks. It’s nice when everyone gets along, isn’t it? When Web sites play fair with each other and...
Ricoh production presses endorsed by EDP
Ricoh Europe’s research and development has achieved a double endorsement from the European Digital Press Association (EDP). Two of the global technology company’s newest production print solutions, the Ricoh Pro VC60000 and the Ricoh Pro C7100X, have respectively...
Euphoria Telecom removes VoIP fraud risk
If your phone provider doesn't offer control mechanisms to help prevent fraudulent use of your VOIP account, you may want to look into using a different provider. Local telecoms provider Euphoria Telecom says international hackers are on the prowl, looking to hijack...
The beekeeping open source model
By default the open source software business model features principles or ideals that make it an attractive proposition for businesses of all sizes. Experts in the growing field believe that OS’ ‘beekeeper model’ exposes the investor to several fundamentals that...
Vendor collaboration boosts data centres
The spectre of vendor lock-in has long haunted CIOs and IT managers - but, says Veeam regional manager for Southern Africa Warren Olivier, a new wave of collaboration, inspired by virtualisation and the new possibilities it unlocks, is changing the landscape...
Vox Telecom certified by Alcatel-Lucent
Vox Telecom has recently completed two very rigorous processes with leading IP networking, ultra-broadband access, and cloud technology specialist, Alcatel-Lucent to become the first, and currently only service provider in South Africa, to have achieved both SIP...
Africa relies on Q-KON satellite service
In order to ensure reliable and dependable access to the internet and corporate data networks, many businesses are turning to terrestrial networks using dual redundant fibre access circuits and advanced MPLS network infrastructure. However, when it comes to coverage...
Junior Software Engineer
We are seeking a Junior Software Engineer for a client based in the U.S.A. The successful candidate will bring new software to life as well as maintain our existing product catalog. Great communication is essential, as you will work closely with various teams. This...
Field Support Engineer
ENVIRONMENT:A prominent industrial IoT company in South Africa that specializes in AI-augmented solutions for digital productivity, workplace safety, and employee healthcare is currently in search of a Field Support Engineer. The role involves the installation and...
Azure Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Menlyn
Urgent: BSC Degree Graduates from Belgium / TUKS Role: Design and develop robust, testable, and maintainable software solutions.Document software, in particular business rules and key technical decisions.Research and make suggestions on how to improve our existing...
Junior Software Engineer – Gauteng Gauteng
We are seeking a Junior Software Engineer for a client based in the U.S.A. The successful candidate will bring new software to life as well as maintain our existing product catalog. Great communication is essential, as you will work closely with various teams. This...
Field Support Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A prominent industrial IoT company in South Africa that specializes in AI-augmented solutions for digital productivity, workplace safety, and employee healthcare is currently in search of a Field Support Engineer. The role involves the installation and...
Agile Project Manager at Direct Transact
Role: Manage and deliver Software Development IT projects from commencement to completion within the scope, budget and time agreed in line with the business strategy.Plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate projects within the company for new and existing...
SAP ABAP Developer (Expert level) hybrid/contract (0742) TB
Understand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for functional and/or technical design document(s). Proactively propose solutions to improve the support of (new) business processes. Providing business case input...
Test Analyst
Join this industry leader and cement your long-term career! Our client in the telecoms industry is looking to appoint an experienced and qualified Test Analyst to be responsible for designing, developing, and executing quality assurance and control processes, test...
Agile Project Manager at Direct Transact – Gauteng Menlyn
Role: Manage and deliver Software Development IT projects from commencement to completion within the scope, budget and time agreed in line with the business strategy.Plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate projects within the company for new and existing...
SAP ABAP Developer (Expert level) hybrid/contract (0742) TB – Gauteng Midrand
Understand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for functional and/or technical design document(s). Proactively propose solutions to improve the support of (new) business processes. Providing business case input...
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