Netflix subscribers swell by 500% in 10 years
Despite the steady rise in its prices, the number of people subscribing to Netflix services has snowballed over the years - helping the streaming giant to build an impressive user base, according to Stocklytics.com. New research from the research group says that...
More disruption pushes cost of a data breach to new highs
The global average cost of a data breach reached $4,88-million in 2024, as breaches grow more disruptive and further expand demands on cyber teams, according to IBM's new Cost of a Data Breach Report. Breach costs increased 10% from the prior year, the largest yearly...
Beam-steering could take mobile beyond 5G
Birmingham scientists have revealed a new beam-steering antenna that increases the efficiency of data transmission for 'beyond 5G' - and potentially opens up a range of frequencies for mobile communications that are inaccessible to currently used technologies....
Object Management Group forms Responsible Computing consortium
Object Management Group (OMG) has announced Responsible Computing (RC), a new consortium comprised of technology innovators working together to address sustainable development goals. "Responsible Computing aims to shift thinking and, ultimately, behaviour within the...
WinDealer malware shows sophisticated network abilities
Kaspersky researchers have discovered that malware dubbed WinDealer, spread by Chinese-speaking Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actor LuoYu, has an ability to perform intrusions through a man-on-the-side attack. This development allows the actor to modify network...
Youth entrepreneurs urged to use revamped portal
Current and aspirant youth entrepreneurs have been urged to use the services of the revamped digital Innovation Bridge Portal as an enabling tool to advance their business. The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the Department of Small Business...
Cybersecurity a key driver in local media coverage
An increased risk of cybercrime due to remote work, the continued skills gap in the local cybersecurity industry, and the most significant cybersecurity risks for 2022 were three of the most popular topics reported on by local media, according to Novus Group's...
Healthcare sector hit by ransomware onslaught
There has been a massive 94% increase in ransomware attacks on healthcare organisations: in 2021, 66% of healthcare organisations were hit; and 34% were hit the previous year. These are among the findings of Sophos's new sectoral survey report, "The State of...
More than salary increases needed to win over today’s talent
Sixty-three percent of executives plan to make compensation adjustments in response to high inflation, according to a survey by Gartner. In March of 2022, Gartner surveyed 157 executives to understand how they are addressing inflation concerns. A similar survey in...
Europeans turn to connected care
Berg Insight has found in its latest research that around 8,6-million people in Europe were using connected care solutions at the end of 2021. The figure refers to users of traditional telecare, next-generation telecare and telehealth solutions in the EU27+3...
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Pitney Bowes enhances digital signatures
Pitney Bowes South Africa, in partnership with ARX Cosign, has launched a powerful, integrated solution which streamlines and digitises document signing processes. This new, ground-breaking technology – called ‘CoSign Click’ – is set to revolutionise how companies...
Is it time to dump passwords for good?
It’s conceivable that one day biometrics may replace passwords completely, across many different services says Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks. The more news that trickled in about last year’s Sony hack, the more depressing the situation appeared to...
Enterprise mobility challenges in 2015
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Dell expands solar-powered Learning Labs
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Samsung printer line wins BLI awards
Samsung Electronics is proud to announce that it has received the coveted Monochrome Printer/MFP (Multi-function Printers) Line of the Year Award for the second consecutive year, along with five awards for Outstanding Achievement at the 2015 Buyers Laboratory (BLI)...
The future of skills development
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Load-shedding a reason to move to the cloud
Electricity supply disruption looks set to become a permanent feature of the South African business landscape, says Louis Jardim of Turrito Networks - but businesses can minimise the impact on their IT by moving as much as possible to the cloud. “Wise business owners...
Avis Fleet Services rolls out Sage ERP X3
Avis Fleet Services, a leader in vehicle leasing and fleet management solutions, has streamlined its day-to-day financial management processes and enhanced the quality of its financial reporting by implementing the Sage ERP X3 financial modules. Sage ERP Africa and...
Electronic signatures legally binding
Electronic signatures have been given the legal thumbs up, following a recent appeal court judgement. “The decision provides long awaited certainty as to the effect of electronic communications in business, given technological developments in recent decades, and will...
Banking the unbanked is not the only way
By accepting "unbanked" as a defining measure for financial inclusion, financial services institutions could find offering products to lower income groups due to the lack of physical banking infrastructure challenging. Hollard, which has a footprint in highly unbanked...
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This is a remote position.Role Responsibilities:Contributing to a meaningful product that helps people improve their lives.Being involved in design discussions, user testing and product strategy development.Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design...
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Senior Project Manager-Regulatory Implementation at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
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Senior Project Manager at ALJ Recruitment – Gauteng Randburg
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Developer – iOS at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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