Africa under pressure as cyberattacks escalate
Check Point Software Technologies' Global Threat Index for July 2024 reveals a concerning rise in cyber threats across the African continent, with several countries now among the most attacked globally. The recent exploitation of a security flaw in the CrowdStrike...
Google challenges Apple and OpenAI with Gemini Live for Pixel 9 devices
Google has introduced the Pixel 9 series of phones, the Pixel Buds Pro 2, and the 45mm Pixel Watch 3. Anisha Bhatia, senior technology analyst at GlobalData, unpacks the news: "In a move aimed directly at Apple's gradual integration of AI into the Apple ecosystem,...
Collaboration key in a hybrid world
Kathy Gibson is at Context Channel Connect SA – The way we work, learn and play has changed forever - and CIOs are key to making this change successful. This is the word from Yesh Surjoodeen, regional director: southern Africa at HP Inc, who says employers have become...
The evolution of cloud through distribution
Kathy Gibson is at Context Channel Connect – Up to 80% of cloud is sold direct, but its reach through distribution is growing fast - as much as 40% in the SMB sector. The movement to public cloud is not new, says Chris Vallenduuk, regional director: APAC at Context,...
Brands and marketers must take note of the kasi economy
Almost half of South Africa's urban population lives in townships, representing hundreds of billions of rands in spending power in the vibrant and growing kasi economy. Despite this, little data is available to help marketers and brands effectively target this...
ESG job postings increase 98% in advisory companies
Advisory and professional services firms are posting more jobs relating to environment, social, and governance (ESG) as climate change, diversity and inclusion, and risk management are some of the key issues faced by companies across sectors, according to GlobalData's...
After the pandemic: how IT distribution is changing
Kathy Gibson is at Context Channel Connect SA - The IT distribution industry performed well during the pandemic. Adam Simon, global MD of Context, adds that the small and medium business (SMB) market has come into its own as the key go-to-market differentiator for...
Crypto firms urged to avoid making dot-com era errors
Some major crypto firms need to stop making obvious, avoidable mistakes that destabilise the industry, cause financial chaos for investors, and job losses for workers, says Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Crypto, who adds that some of the biggest players in the market...
Ensuring the safe rollout of 5G networks
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged governments to work closely with the aviation industry to ensure that aviation and incumbent aviation safety systems can safely co-exist with new 5G services. While IATA recognises the economic importance of...
The world’s leading vehicle telematics hardware suppliers
Close to 42-million aftermarket telematics devices were shipped globally during 2021, a market valued at approximately € 2,2-billion, according to new research from Berg Insight. The performance of the market was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and the supply chain...
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Acer showcases range of Windows products
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New book tackles mobile application security
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Orange, Airtel in money transfer partnership
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VMware upgrades Horizon 6
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SMEs are at debit order risk
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Bullying moves from playground to PC
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DXS South Africa rolls out Marval solution
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DCC extends Samsung offering
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Huawei unveils LTE Cat4-enabled CarFi
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Senior Data Engineer – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Senior Data Engineer with a relevant tertiary qualification (Degree/Hons in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Information Systems, etc) and minimum 4-5 years' experience in data engineering, database administration or a related field, required to design, build and...
Scrum Master (ILR) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Client Details: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...
Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
A leader in the Banking and Financial space is on the lookout for a Data Engineer to join their team. The purpose of the Data Engineer is to leverage their data expertise and data related technologies, in line with the Company's Data Architecture Roadmap, to advance...
Item Coding Analyst at Circana – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Circana (formerly IRI and NPD) is the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. Through unparalleled technology, advanced analytics, cross-industry data, and deep expertise, we provide clarity that helps almost 7,000 of the world's leading brands and...
Business Analyst – ServiceNow – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
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Senior Business Analyst I Foreign Exchange I Contract at IQbusiness
Contract OpportunityIQbusiness is a leading management consulting firm. Our Innovative Analysis Team is looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join us on a contracting basis for a very specific project opportunity. Due to the specialized nature of this project, we...
Solutions Architect at Parvana Recruitment
About our client: This award winning software company has offices in the US, UK and South Africa. You will join a talented team of curious, creative and driven individuals who are dedicated to empowering organisations to overcome various business challenges using...
Operational Business Analyst
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