Agriculture, government, SMMEs under increasing cyberattack
In Africa, the agriculture, forestry and fishing sectors, followed by government services, industries most targeted by cyberattacks, with small and medium businesses bearing the brunt of attacks. This is among the findings of Mimecast's Global Threat Intelligence...
Search trends show Saffers are keen on AI skills
Search interest in "AI" has reached a record high around the world and in South Africa, where searches have more than doubled (+120%) since the same period last year. Searches in South Africa for "what is AI" also increased by 20%, while searches for "how to use AI"...
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...
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...
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Ruckus Wireless releases Hotspot 2.0
Ruckus Wireless has announced at the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) WiFi Global Congress being held in London, the introduction of the industry’s first commercially available products to be WiFi Alliance (WFA) Passpoint certified for Hotspot 2.0, Release 2,...
EFI, BDS extend partnership
Low-cost printers with high-end quality are being introduced to sub-Saharan Africa in a partnership between Bytes Document Solutions and digital printing expert EFI. The deal sees Bytes Document Solutions become a strategic partner of EFI to sell, service and support...
Who owns the stock?
This question is one that many sites looking to implement a warehouse system forget to ask. It is a subtle question and can make the difference between a successful joined up system and two silos of information with users looking at different versions of the truth....
Training promotes ISO22301 BCM standard
ISO22301 for business continuity provides an international standard against which businesses can now be audited and awarded a certification of compliance. But, for those tasked with putting the Business Continuity Management (BCM) systems in place, the standard offers...
Lexmark joins Circular Economy 100
Lexmark becomes a member of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Circular Economy 100, a global platform that brings together innovative businesses to address the issues around the transition to the circular economy model. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s “Circular...
Med-e-Mass acquires Health-Soft
Med-e-Mass, part of the Altron TMT group of companies, has acquired Health-Soft, a leading provider of ground-breaking technology services for the South African healthcare industry. Health-Soft’s innovative range of electronic solutions designed to specifically and...
Motswako Office Solutions wins Ricoh awards
Motswako Office Solutions regained its crown as Ricoh SA’s business partner of the year at Ricoh SA’s recent annual financial year-end event. Motswako Office Solutions, a Ricoh SA Platinum Partner and BBBEE partner, won a total of nine awards, including the coveted...
Mobile technology bridges digital divide
Handicapped by economic constraints,-millions of unprivileged people in the developing world continue to be deprived of sufficient access to communication technology, creating strata of information haves and haves-not that widens the digital divide and knowledge gap...
AudioCodes expands appliance offering
AudioCodes, a leading provider of converged voice solutions that enable enterprises and service providers to transition to all-IP voice networks, recently introduced the expansion of the AudioCodes One Box 365 family of appliances with two new models. Building on the...
CA Technologies wins SC award
CA Southern Africa has revealed that CA Technologies has received SC Magazine’s2015 Reader Trust Award for Best Identity Management Solution. A panel representing the readers of SC Magazine selected CA Identity Manager as the best-in-class security product in the...
Technician Assistant – Gauteng Roodepoort
SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Provides technical support to users. Does operation, planning and maintenance of telecommunication and computer hardware, software, server, and network system infrastructure to ensure maximum access and utilization of resources....
C# Developer – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
Permanent position for client based in Pretoria East - Menlyn We require a Software Developer that will work with experienced developers in an Agile environment. You will work with us on web & mobile application development. Our small but dedicated team were...
IT Specialist at Kryterion Online – Western Cape Century City
Role Description :This is a full-time on-site role for an Information Technology Specialist located in Century City. The IT Specialist will be responsible for network administration, troubleshooting, network security, and providing customer service. Other...
Cloud Database Engineer
Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of automotive technology? Our client is seeking a skilled Cloud Database Engineer to join their dynamic team! ??? Essential Skills Requirements: Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM)...
CNC Programmer , Setter & Operator
A dynamic manufacturing organization based in the East Rand is looking to employ a CNC Programmer / Setter with extensive experience working on lathe machinery and 5 years' experience in a similar role.Minimum RequirementsMatricFormal Trade as a Fitter & Turner,...
Data Engineer
We're looking for a Data Engineer to join our Cape Town based team. The successful person must be based in Cape Town as there will be a requirement to go into the office 3 times per week. This will be for an initial 12 month contract. The purpose of this position is...
Cloud Engineer
Details of Role:Implement and manage FinOps practices to optimize cloud spending and improve cost efficiency.Conduct regular cost analysis, identify cost drivers, and recommend optimisation strategies.Utilise Native Azure services for building and managing cloud...
Cloud Database Engineer – Gauteng Menlyn
Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of automotive technology? Our client is seeking a skilled Cloud Database Engineer to join their dynamic team! ??? Essential Skills Requirements: Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM)...
CNC Programmer , Setter & Operator – Gauteng Gauteng
A dynamic manufacturing organization based in the East Rand is looking to employ a CNC Programmer / Setter with extensive experience working on lathe machinery and 5 years' experience in a similar role.Minimum RequirementsMatricFormal Trade as a Fitter & Turner,...
Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
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