SMB cyber infections via Excel are up
This International SMB Day (today, 27 June), a Kaspersky report reveals that the number of infections experienced by the sector has risen by 5% over the first quarter of 2024, compared to the same period last year. The number of users who encountered malware and...
Green building revolution could be a $1,8trn market opportunity
A new World Economic Forum report outlines a roadmap for transforming the global building sector to combat climate change and protect biodiversity. Amid rapid urbanisation worldwide, primarily driven by emerging economies, the report presents a timely case for the...
SA’s hybrid workers nonchalant over cybersecurity protocols
Even though 53% of employees believe that securing their work devices are important and simple to do, there is still a significant portion of the workforce that must become comfortable with cybersecurity practices if hybrid working in SA is to be safe and effective....
SA tech industry looks forward to continued growth
Kathy Gibson is at IDC Directions - South Africa's economic growth is still low, while unemployment has hit historic highs, driving negative sentiment in the local market. But there is good news, according to Mark Walker, associate vice-president: data and analytics...
‘Splinternet’ makes safeguarding the Internet more difficult
The traditional Internet is increasingly under threat from the "Splinternet", which is a term used to describe the fragmentation of the Internet into competing technospheres. Nation-states are imposing restrictions, increasing the pressure on the Internet governance...
Bank ombud secures millions for wronged customers
Over the past two years, the Covid-19 pandemic has severely disrupted the traditional banking model, testing it to its limit, and banks are still battling to address this. Reana Steyn, the Ombudsman for Banking Services (OBS) points out that 2021 brought with it some...
Congratulations SA taxpayers … you’ve paid government
Before you earn a cent, government takes a chunk out of your pay packet in taxes. Today, 12 May, marks Tax Freedom Day (TFD) 2022 which is a measure of how much time you spend working for someone else's benefit - government GDP - rather than your own. The Free Market...
Digital transformation goes beyond the tech
Kathy Gibson is at the IDC CIO Summit 2022 - There can be no doubt about the need for digital transformation as business needs undergo rapid and often disruptive change. An AWS survey demonstrates that 94% of business leaders say the pandemic forced accelerated...
Adaptability and the need to change
Kathy Gibson is at the IDC CIO Summit 2022 - People and organisations change for one of two reasons: they are forced to change; or they want to. But often the work required to make a change is just too daunting and they give up. This is according to Aurelia Edwards,...
CIOs embrace post-pandemic realities in a digital-first world
Kathy Gibson is at the IDC CIO Summit 2022 - Many companies have brought forward their digital transformation projects by two years or more in response to the global pandemic - and they are reaping the benefit - but CIOs need to prepare now for the post-pandemic...
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IT changes focus in IoT world
Hicham Abdessamad, executive vice-president, Global Services, Solutions and Support at Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) talks about cloud transformation and data expansion driving the need for businesses to embrace a new strategy. The cloud transformation and exponential...
Solutionsonsite offers Agile training for business
Specialist Cape Town-based Agile training company Solutionsonsite has announced a first-of-its-kind course for business professionals involved in managing Agile software development requirements. Designed with business analysts, product owners and other key team...
BT enhances security portfolio
BT has announced that it is integrating technology from Darktrace, one of the world’s fastest growing cyber threat defence companies, to deliver next-generation cyber threat detection and intelligence services to the global market. Darktrace’s Enterprise Immune System...
Politics, oil price pose risks to Nigeria
Control Risks has published its annual RiskMap report, an established authoritative guide and key reference point for policymakers and business leaders seeking to plot global trends over the coming year. RiskMap highlights the most significant underlying trends in...
Simfy Africa now available on Windows Phone
The new innovative music service simfy Africa debuts on Windows Phone devices in South Africa. The application has been developed by simfy Africa, in conjunction with Microsoft, offering consumers using Windows Phone 8.1 smartphones a compelling user experience. Simfy...
New MD for Katika Consulting
Katika Consulting has announced the appointment of Jaco Cronje as MD. A Level Four B-BBEE engineering consultancy, Katika specialises in refining business processes, designing information and communication technology solutions and electronic security systems and...
Wings Travel Management launches GoData
Wings Travel Management, specialists in the oil, gas, marine and service critical corporate sector, is boosting its management information capabilities with the launch of GoData - an intuitive, mobile-enabled business intelligence tool, allowing clients to drill down...
Transforming business inside and out
Disruptive digital technologies have revolutionised the way customers behave and interact with organisations as well as the way people within enterprises operate, says Shailendra Singh, business director of Africa Region, Wipro South Africa. From the increasing...
Questions to ask your cloud backup provider
Data backup is a little like buying car insurance. You may never need to claim but it is statistically likely that you may have to. When that happens, you want a quick settlement so that you can get back on the road or, in the case of data backup and recovery, get...
Dell enhances storage portfolio
Dell has announced its second wave of Dell XC Series of Web-scale Converged Appliances. These highly scalable integrated solutions help streamline the data centre and now offer more than 50% storage capacity and up to twice the rack density to support customers...
SAP EWM Consultant (hybrid) contract (2703 & 2704) TB – Gauteng Midrand
We work in a DevOps team together with international IT and business product teams. Close coordination with developers to make go lives safe and successful. Following up on incident tickets to make long term improvement. Actively making suggestions to reduce the...
Full Stack Front End Developer at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand
Accenture Song is one of the most innovative and fastest growing [Email Address Removed]ining the feel of a start-up and the advantages of being a global player, Accenture Song truly has a diverse and multi-talented team. We are now strengthening our highly skilled...
Mid-Senior iOS Mobile Developer (Remote CPT/JHB ONLY) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding expertise of a passionate & forward-thinking Mid-Senior iOS Mobile Developer is sought by a leading eCommerce platform to join its team and help build an exciting global platform. The successful incumbent must possess a Degree/Diploma in...
Senior Cloud Engineer: Database Services – Remote Remote
Job PurposeTo implement and maintain the private and hybrid cloud environments in line with Cloud Strategy in order to optimise IT expenditure and deliver efficiencies through automation.Job ResponsibilitiesEngage and collaborate with Infrastructure Designers and...
Business Analyst (ILR) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
SENIOR DEVELOPER: DYNAMICS 365 CRM
As part of this role, you will use your existing skills in Power Platform/Dynamics configuration and development to build modern, cloud-based solutions and will have an opportunity to broaden your skills to other key Microsoft technologies. These technologies include...
Full Stack Front End Developer at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand
Accenture Song is one of the most innovative and fastest growing [Email Address Removed]ining the feel of a start-up and the advantages of being a global player, Accenture Song truly has a diverse and multi-talented team. We are now strengthening our highly skilled...
Mid-Senior iOS Mobile Developer (Remote CPT/JHB ONLY) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding expertise of a passionate & forward-thinking Mid-Senior iOS Mobile Developer is sought by a leading eCommerce platform to join its team and help build an exciting global platform. The successful incumbent must possess a Degree/Diploma in...
Senior Cloud Engineer: Database Services – Remote Remote
Job PurposeTo implement and maintain the private and hybrid cloud environments in line with Cloud Strategy in order to optimise IT expenditure and deliver efficiencies through automation.Job ResponsibilitiesEngage and collaborate with Infrastructure Designers and...
Business Analyst (ILR) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
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