Lights, camera, privacy … safely sharing those snapshots
Posting online is a valuable way to connect with others - and sharing photos helps maintain bonds with family and friends. However, it is essential to strike a balance between staying connected and oversharing, say Kaspersky security experts, who have compiled some...
Despite its value, IT leaders don’t adequately protect data
While the majority of senior IT professionals in small- to large-sized organisations recognise how critical proprietary data is to their ongoing operations, more than 25% could not confidently say that their company leaders took this topic seriously. This is among the...
New study throws light on phantom limb pain for amputees
A University of Cape Town (UCT) doctoral study by Katleho Limakatso has broken new ground on pain management for amputees experiencing phantom limb pain. Limakatso completed his doctorate in only three years. And when he is capped on 22 July, he will become UCT’s...
Facebook maintains 78% reach in the US
Facebook might have lost its charm among younger generations, but it continues to be the most popular social media platform in the US - and by some margin: according to the numbers presented by AugustaFreePress.com, 78% of the US population uses Facebook regularly....
Ukraine has the cheapest Internet in the world
Ukraine has the cheapest fixed-line broadband internet globally at $6.40 per month, according to a TradingPlatforms.com data presentation. Moldova, Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan also offer internet at cheaper prices. Edith Reads, the TradingPlatforms’s financial...
NASA seeks designs from the public to throw shade in space
Searching the universe for Earth-like planets is like looking for a needle in a haystack. To further this exploration, NASA is supporting the early-stage study of a concept for a hybrid observatory that would combine a ground-based telescope with a space-based...
Vodacom invests R1bn to expand KZN connectivity
Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal will spend over R1-billion into the mobile network this year, to improve regional coverage reach, capacity and network resilience, and accelerate access to connectivity throughout the province, particularly in deep rural areas and townships....
Fire, faulty workmanship, natural catastrophes top insurance claims for SA businesses
A fire at a busy warehouse leaves a company struggling to replace its buffer stock; a ransomware attack paralyses a company’s IT systems; the use of industrial adhesives in manufacturing results in a costly product recall: every day companies around the globe,...
Green light for Seacom acquisition of EOH-NS and Hymax
Seacom’s acquisition of EOH Network Solutions (EOH-NS) and Hymax, divisions of iOCO and part of EOH Holdings, has been approved by South Africa’s Competition Commission. 1 September 2022 has been earmarked as the first day of integrated operations under the Seacom...
SARB confirms it is looking at crypto regulation
The SARB has confirmed it is preparing various regulations for the crypto asset sector, taking a phased approach over the next 12 to 18 months. Dawid de Villiers, partner, Lerato Lamola, candidate attorney and Analisa Ndebele, trainee attorney at Webber Wentzel,...
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Barney Simon launches Rock On app
Multiple award-winning radio legend Barney Simon and Kagiso Media have launched a 24-hour rock music channel. Barney Simon’s Rock On app is a uniquely curated music stream, with the legendary tracks of the last three decades available instantly to Android phone users,...
Lead generation boosts focused sales
Sales is the heart of any successful business. However, in many industries, technical expertise forms the basis of the company, leaving sales lagging. This is particularly true in the IT space, where techies speak in feeds and speeds and sales leads are rarely found....
Embrace ICT to improve productivity
With World Telecommunications and Information Society Day placing the focus on ICT, Gys Kappers, CEO of Wyzetalk, examines how ICT in the connected age has become less about technology and more about creating an engaged workforce and collaborative environment driving...
Red Hat announces CloudForms 3.2
Red Hat has announced Red Hat CloudForms 3.2, the latest version of its award-winning solution for managing private and hybrid clouds. CloudForms 3.2 delivers innovative management features that enable customers to automate the deployment and management of OpenStack...
SCEE, Sony Mobile sign sponsorship deal
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) and Sony Mobile Communications today confirmed a three year global partnership as Official Partners of the UEFA Champions League for seasons 2015 to 2018. This agreement will include the UEFA Super Cup 2015, 2016 and 2017 as...
Solving SA’s IT skills gap
As Cisco Networking Academy instructors gather for the annual Southern Africa Conference for the Cisco Networking Academy in Durban (26 & 27 May 2015), Cisco stresses that governments urgently need to deploy policy and training programmes to help solve the world’s...
Banking security: threat or opportunity?
With the global threat to online security seemingly at an all-time high, Quintis Venter, a senior software engineer at ThoughtWorks argues that the threat to the financial services industry stems from technological deficiencies as a natural consequence of internal resistance to change. So how secure are online banking apps? They’re not. Many applications are technically secure, but it is important to understand that security is not just a technology problem.
Ensuring that agile delivers quality
As the agile revolution continues to sweep South Africa, it’s clear that many companies are finding that quality issues are creeping into their development environment. Some even start to question whether agile has some inherent incompatibility with quality. Nothing...
Technology is not a security silver bullet
Cyber security is no longer an IT problem but rather a priority of the highest levels at the majority of organisations. The reason for this is simple: cyber threats have become a serious issue that costs businesses money, compromises their information and their...
Debt collection outsourcing increases
Companies are increasingly outsourcing their debt collection to specialist debt collection agencies, a move that is expected to see an increase in money recovered from indebted individuals and companies. This is according to Rob Rafferty, CFO at FutureSoft, the...
Full Stack Developer – Chanel – Gauteng Menlyn
Role: Operate and maintain the existing financial payments system.Assess, develop, upgrade and document procedures for systems, communications environments, and application software.Consult with internal stakeholders and fellow colleagues concerning,...
Mobile Developer (Xamarin / Maui) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Approximately 5 years of hands-on development experience. Proven track record in creating applications that can scale to accommodate thousands of users. Experience in building iOS and Android applications. Significant experience in developing and integrating REST...
D365 F&O Functional Specialist (6 month contract) – Gauteng Centurion
The D365 F&O Functional Specialist will be responsible to lead the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of the Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) system. This role requires a deep understanding of business processes and the ability to...
Project Manager IT at Direct Transact – Gauteng Menlyn
Role: The Project Manager will oversee, and coordinate projects related to Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance, internal and external audits, and various internal company projects.This role involvesmanaging all aspects of these projects, ensuring they are completed...
Azure Full Stack Developer
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
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...
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