Mandrake spyware campaign found on Google Play
Kaspersky researchers have identified a new spyware campaign distributing Mandrake malware through Google Play under the guise of legitimate apps related to cryptocurrency, astronomy, and utility tools. Kaspersky experts have discovered five Mandrake applications on...
Remarkable growth forecast for AI platform software
The market for artificial intelligence (AI) platforms software grew at a rapid pace in 2023 and is projected to maintain its remarkable momentum, driven by the increasing adoption of AI across many industries. A new International Data Corporation (IDC) forecast shows...
Tension between personalised experiences and personal privacy persist
Seventy-one percent of B2C customers and 86% of B2B customers expect companies to be well-informed about their personal information during a service interaction, according to a new Gartner survey. The survey of more than 5 800 customers conducted in December 2021...
Lack of ethics in IT widens the digital divide
IT has become so pervasive that a lack of ethical awareness in this sector risks doing more harm than good, and widening the digital divide. This is according to Josine Overdevest, founder and MD of educator coaching organisation Flying Cows of Jozi, non-executive...
African tech start-up funding ‘will double’ by 2025
African business leaders are forecasting a surge in spending on tech start-ups as foreign direct investment and improved Internet connectivity helps establish the continent as a tech superpower, according to new research from World Mobile. More than half (54%) of...
Three key mindset shifts for CFOs
As CFOs embrace the digital transformation of their function, they must make three key mindset shifts to achieve fully autonomous finance, says Gartner. During the opening keynote from the Gartner CFO & Finance Executive Conference, Gartner experts outlined the...
Businesses at risk as social media fuels more unrest
Businesses should prepare for a rise in civil unrest incidents as the cost-of-living crisis follows hard on the heels of the Covid pandemic. According to insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS), confidence in traditional sources of information and...
AMD unveils next-gen hardware and software roadmaps
AMD has outlined its strategy to deliver its next phase of growth driven by its expanded portfolio of high-performance and adaptive computing products spanning the data centre, embedded, client, and gaming markets. "From the cloud and PCs to communications and...
Higher ASPs drive campus switch growth
Worldwide campus switch sales were up 7% in the first quarter of 2022, according to new research from the Dell'Oro Group. The growth was broad-based across North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa and China, with North America accounting for more than half of the...
Dynamic inductive recharging could change the EV game
Dynamic wireless power transfer (DWPT) technology has been shown to wirelessly recharge electric vehicles (EVs) as they travel over specially equipped, dedicated road lanes, as demonstrated by Stellantis and partners at the Arena del Futuro in Italy. DWPT is a system...
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Afrimat implements QlikView solution
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Why mobility no longer scares us
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Suntech opens warehouse in Cape Town
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Social innovation in action
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The demands of on-demand
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Signs that you need to automate payroll
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Payment24 fleet management sees growth
Only months after bringing its revolutionary Payment24 fleet management modules to market, Cape Town-based Paradigm Group is seeing keen interest in the solution, both in South Africa and abroad. Paradigm Groups’ retail and commercial platform, Payment24, harnesses...
Cyberbullying can be prevented
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Preventing the scourge of spyware
In addition to virus attacks, malicious code and phishing attempts, adware and spyware are becoming more of a threat. Aside from the amount of resources needed to process and transmit data, Lutz Blaeser, MD of Intact Software Distribution, describes spyware as...
Senior C# Developer
Our client is in search of an enthusiastic Senior C# Developer. Key Requirements 6+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]C#.NET/.NET CoreEntity FrameworkEF CoreSQL(REST) Web servicesAngularShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email...
Software Quality Engineer I (SQE I) – Remote Remote
Job Purpose:Use the automation test kit (frameworks and pre-defined test tools) to inspect, analyse, design, develop, implement, and execute on re-useable automated test assets to quality assure the solution and its architecture to ensure the overall quality of the...
Vue.JS Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
We're looking for a Developer whose main focus will be Vue Development, but who can also add value, and has experience using, Java and Spring Boot. You will have the opportunity to work with team members in South Africa, Ireland and America.Your expertise:Intermediate...
Junior IT Technician at Mancosa – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Introduction MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available. Description Core Functions Include:The Junior IT...
Senior C# Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is in search of an enthusiastic Senior C# Developer. Key Requirements 6+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]C#.NET/.NET CoreEntity FrameworkEF CoreSQL(REST) Web servicesAngularShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email...
Java Developer
STRICTLY REMOTECandidates can work from anywhere in South Africa Seeking an experienced full stack java developer to join our growing team servicing local and offshore clients in the financial services space. You must have strong communication skills and the ability...
Vue.JS Developer
We're looking for a Developer whose main focus will be Vue Development, but who can also add value, and has experience using, Java and Spring Boot. You will have the opportunity to work with team members in South Africa, Ireland and America. Your...
Flutter Developer
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Our client in the Western Cape is seeking an (Intermediate / Senior) Software Engineer (Permanent On Site). You'll be responsible for working on their integration platform across the .NET 6/7 backend and/or web app front-end (Typescript, React). With a solid track...
Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
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