Don’t fall for fake fundraisers for Telegram founder
Cyber scammers are renowned for closely monitoring current events, social changes, and the latest news to exploit and lure victims - and the news surrounding the arrest of Telegram founder, Pavel Durov, is proving to be no exception. Kaspersky experts have uncovered...
Backup of SaaS applications becoming a ‘critical requirement’
By 2028, 75% of enterprises will prioritise backup of software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications as a critical requirement - compared to 15% in 2024 - according to Gartner. SaaS-based applications have become a preferred choice for new and modernised deployments, with...
Sharp decline for global PC shipments
Worldwide PC shipments totaled 72-million units in the second quarter of 2022, a 12,6% decline from the second quarter of 2021, according to preliminary results by Gartner. This is the sharpest decline in nine years for the global PC market, brought on by...
Global companies come to SA for its people
Cape Town is one of the world’s fastest-growing regions in terms of foreign investment. In particular, the city has been established as a top destination for international tech companies, with over 40 000 people employed in the sector. This is according to a report...
Youth urged to take charge of their own skills development
Global megatrends such as digital disruption, demographic and economic shifts, climate crisis and labour shortages are likely to influence skills required to manage or leverage future risk and opportunity landscapes in ways that we can’t yet predict. As such, the...
Putting the local into IoT
There have been several obstacles impacting the growth of South Africa’s burgeoning Internet of Things (IoT) landscape, but in 2022 it is now reaching a tipping point as more projects shift from pilot phases to full-scale deployments. It has been said so often that...
TikTok prank mimics real fraud scheme
On TikTok, a prank where people call their friends using an automated answering machine voice to tell them that a large amount of money is about to be debited from their account is gaining popularity. But Kaspersky experts warn that this trend is a real fraud scheme,...
Mobile banking comes under attack
In its latest Global Threat Index for June 2022, Check Point Research (CPR) reports that a new Android banking malware has emerged, named MaliBot, following the takedown of FluBot at the end of May. Although only just discovered, MaliBot, a banking, has already...
SA consumers ramp up spend on streaming services
FNB has revealed that consumer spend on audio and video streaming services such as Apple iTunes, Spotify, Google Music, Deezer, Amazon Prime, ShowMax, Netflix and YouTube has increased by roughly 70% from the period before Covid-19 up to end of June 2022. Raj...
Zondo Report underscores need to enforce director accountability more rapidly
In its final report, the Zondo Commission repeatedly comments that directors of the various captured state entities have not been properly held accountable for the massive damage they have caused to the organisations they were supposed to serve, and thus indirectly to...
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Check Point ranks tops in firewall equipment
Check Point Software recently announced the company leads the worldwide market share for Firewall Equipment in Q4 2014 and FY 2014, according to research published by Gartner. Gartner’s Market Share Enterprise Network Equipment research states: * Check Point leads...
Dell announces new Vostro notebooks
Dell has announced the next generation of its Vostro line of productivity notebooks, offered to meet the unique needs of small businesses, home offices, and mobile professionals. The Vostro 15 3000 Series business notebook offers essential features in a refined...
Specialised storage for security systems
When it comes to surveillance systems today, the digital video recorder (DVR) is the heart of any solution, says Kalvin Subbadu, sales manager Components, WD South Africa. However, while many people understand the importance of the DVR, they fail to give thought to...
HR solutions can address business priorities
Employees are the heart of any business. This is especially true for mid-size enterprises, which must attract and retain the best talent if they are to hold their own against much larger competitors. And if enterprises are to take full advantage of their talent they...
Hybrid cloud security for mobile users
VMware has announced the company is transforming hybrid cloud security for mobile end users through the combination of VMware NSX network virtualisation and the company’s business mobility solutions, AirWatch by VMware and VMware Horizon. Next week at RSA Conference,...
Microjobbing helps make ends meet
The cost of living globally is through the roof – and South Africa is no exception, says Andre Hugo, chief jammer and co-founder of M4JAM. Thanks to rising electricity rates and fuel prices, not to mention an imminent increase in income tax, making ends meet as a...
Getting personalisation right
Digitisation offers great opportunities to personalise customer experiences - but companies need to understand the nuances to achieve good results. Watermark Consulting’s 2014 Customer Experience ROI Study confirms what marketers have always instinctively believed:...
Childline rolls out Bytelogix solution
Bytelogix has been commissioned by MTN SA Foundation to provide a call routing solution for Childline's emergency call centre service. The solution will use Bytelogix’ Dynamic Call Routing (DCR) application and an integrated SIGTRAN stack. Childline’s nation-wide,...
FNB offers discounts on generators
FNB has announced that it is providing 10 000 units of generators at a significantly discounted price to small business and residential clients to alleviate the immediate impact of load-shedding. The first phase of the intervention forms part of the Bank’s long-term...
Voice biometrics reduces fraud
As the business realm continues to digitise, fraud, ID theft and information security concerns grow, and strong authentication becomes a critical issue. Voice biometrics is being adopted globally by companies, especially those with large contact centre operations,...
Senior Functional Tester (CH1021)
Our client, a company that provide various HR Solutions is looking for a Senior Fuctional Tester.The Senior Functional Tester is primarily responsible for assessing and maintaining, with little supervision, a level of quality for the systems and products offered to...
SAP ABAP Developer
SAP ABAP Developer opportunity on a fixed term contract. This role will include understanding business requirements, preparing AS-IS, documents and get sign-off from users for functional and/or technical design documents. Requirements: Diploma or Degree in Information...
Developer / Consultant (JHB) (1002127) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Parvana Role: Our client is looking to add a highly qualified graduate, with at least a Masters Degree, however our client will prefer a PhD degree. Due to on-going company growth our client is now looking to recruit additional. Consultants to assist customers with...
Item Coding Analyst at Circana – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Working as part of the item coding team you will be responsible for analysing data from different sources, performing gap analyses and coding missing product attributes (e.g. the weight of the product, the name of the manufacturer, etc.). These need to be recorded...
Senior Functional Tester (CH1021) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client, a company that provide various HR Solutions is looking for a Senior Fuctional Tester.The Senior Functional Tester is primarily responsible for assessing and maintaining, with little supervision, a level of quality for the systems and products offered to...
SAP ABAP Developer – Gauteng Midrand
SAP ABAP Developer opportunity on a fixed term contract. This role will include understanding business requirements, preparing AS-IS, documents and get sign-off from users for functional and/or technical design documents. Requirements: Diploma or Degree in Information...
DBA Specialist (Linux) 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...
C# Developer
Hire Resolve is currently seeking a skilled C# Developer to work remotely for an Information Technology company. As a C# Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications using C# and other related technologies. With a...
CRM System Specialist
Our client in the Legal industry is seeking a CRM System Specialist to join the Marketing and Business Development Department, reporting to the Head of Business and Practice Development.The CRM System Specialist will provide overall project management for the firm's...
Item Coding Analyst at Circana
Working as part of the item coding team you will be responsible for analysing data from different sources, performing gap analyses and coding missing product attributes (e.g. the weight of the product, the name of the manufacturer, etc.). These need to be recorded...
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