DIY ransomware: Novice cybercriminals becoming a bigger threat
A new report from Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has shed some light on the tools and methods utilised by both organised ransomware groups and individual attackers involved in ransomware attacks. With a vast array of tools and samples at their...
Top 7 SA start-ups selected for Irish Tech Challenge
Seven local tech start-ups have been selected for the prestigious Irish Tech Challenge South Afrrica 2024. Now in its third successive year, the collaboration aims to forge mutually beneficial partnerships between South African entrepreneurs and Irish technology...
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...
NextGens challenge the status quo of family businesses
Growth is the lifeblood of any family business as it is essential to ensuring the business will continue to prosper for future generations. For the next generation of family business leaders, growth and sustainability go hand-in-hand. In new research from PwC Africa,...
Government IT spend set for 5% global growth
Worldwide government IT spending is forecast to total $565,7-billion in 2022, an increase of 5% from 2021, according to Gartner. "The last few years of enduring pandemic challenges have mobilized a wave of digital transformation activities in government organisations...
Mobile-first comms empower a hybrid workforce
Organisations have shifted to hybrid work models and adopted new mobile communications strategies due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Frost & Sullivan's recent analysis, Evaluating Mobile Communications Solutions for the Hybrid Workforce, finds that companies'...
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Phishing, exploits, botnets affect business
More and more often companies are the targets of cybercriminals regardless of their size, says Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET Southern Africa. The attacks usually end with sensitive information being stolen, leaving the business in a very difficult situation. In...
Jovago celebrates first anniversary
Africa’s largest online hotel booking platform Jovago.com, celebrates first anniversary in Western Africa. With the backing of investors like MTN and Millicom, a great passion for Africa and its partnership with 20 000 hotels across the continent Jovago eases the...
Check Point introduces Threat Extraction
Check Point Software Technologies, the largest pure-play security vendor globally, has introduced Check Point Threat Extraction, a new security approach that proactively ensures documents are delivered to a network with zero malware in zero seconds. Attacks are...
SAICA launches new app
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants’ (SAICA’s) social vision is to invest in South Africa’s economic success through education. In partnership with youth specialist agency, HDI Youth Marketeers, SAICA has developed a series of university activations specifically aimed at bridging the gap between Accounting Sciences students, and students studying to qualify as prospective CAs(SA).
Mining retrenchments affect artisan training
Mine operators worldwide - and in South Africa - are cutting costs and spending as a fall-out in commodity prices dampens profits. One of the negative spin-offs of this scenario is that mines in South Africa are also cutting back on artisan training, at a time when...
SA’s data centres are in development
Data centres have for years been known to be excessive consumers of power, consuming up to 3% of all global electricity production, and roughly ten times more per square metre than the average office. Previously, energy efficiency wouldn’t necessarily be at the top of...
Industry 4.0: IoT and industry
When we talk about the Internet of Things (IoT), we tend to think of connected homes and smart devices making our lives easier and more efficient through the use of technology, says Klaus Dieter Rennert, chief executive for Europe, Hitachi. However, when the same...
Schneider Electric, Autodesk collaborate
Schneider Electric and Autodesk have announced the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding. According to this agreement, Schneider Electric and Autodesk plan to collaborate to enhance current practices for building lifecycle management based on Building Information Modeling (BIM). As part of the collaboration, the two companies are exploring ways to complement each other’s strengths to make buildings more energy efficient from the design and construction through operation and end-of-life phases.
Acer wins at MWC 2015
Acer smartphones and wearable technology has won three “Top Pick” awards from two media outlets at Mobile World Congress (MWC)2015. The Liquid M220 and Liquid Leap+ were both awarded “2015 MWC Top Pick” from Windows Central, and the Liquid Jade Z was awarded “MWC Top...
A new approach for delivering mobile apps
The need to build compelling and highly usable customer, employee and partner facing mobile apps is driving a new breed of app platform - Rapid Application Delivery (RAD). Platforms specifically designed to meet the needs of multichannel apps that run perfectly on any...
Data Scientist (DBN) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
ENVIRONMENT:FACILITATE data-driven decision-making and improve company operations as the next Data Scientist to develop & execute cutting-edge AI and BI solutions for a Durban-based Financial Services company. You will drive Data Science projects, using...
Lead Security Support Engineer – Remote Remote
Lead Security Support EngineerA great opportunity for a Senior Network Engineer ready to apply knowledge in a dynamic role!As a Lead Security Support Engineer, you will provide essential technical support to the customers by not only answering queries but further...
Technical Engineer – Gauteng Kempton Park
Performing electronic and mechanical repairs to productsConduct Field Service Support as assigned daily on all productsCompiling, recording and updating data on CRMl log management systemPreparing, configuring and installing of Mobile computer equipment into vehicle,...
IT Administrator – Gauteng Pretoria North
A large national legal firm based in Brooklyn, is seeking an IT Administrator with excellent problem-solving abilities to oversee and manage the company's IT systems, including hardware, software, and network infrastructure.Key Responsibilities:Manage and maintain all...
WordPress Developer (CPT – Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A prestigious digital command hub situated in Cape Town is in search of an experienced WordPress Developer to join their team. As a WordPress Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining WordPress websites and applications....
X2 Service Desk Agent I
iOCO Infrastructure Services: Where Challengers and Innovators Thrive. We are currently hiring for the position of X2 Service Desk Agents I to join our IT support team. As Service Desk Agents, your primary duties will include responding to user inquiries,...
Full Stack Developer
Position: Full Stack DeveloperHire Resolves client is seeking a skilled and experienced Full Stack Developer to join their team in Austin, Texas. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both front-end and back-end development, as well as experience with a...
.NET Developer
Full stack .Net developer 4-Day Work Week: We believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance for our employees, offering a compressed work week to promote greater productivity and employee satisfaction.Hybrid Work Model | FlexitimeEducation and Experience:...
Intermediate Quality Automation Engineer (CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:SUPPORT product development and quality software delivery by implementing and maintaining automation using modern continuous integration and automated testing approaches as the next Intermediate Quality Automation Engineer sought by a global provider of...
E-Commerce Web Developer
Responsibilities:Design, develop, and maintain a user-friendly and high-performing website, focusing on back-end functionality and integration with e-commerce platforms.Manage daily website operations, including content creation, testing, and quality assurance.Utilize...
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