IBM algorithms are first post-quantum cryptography standards
Two IBM-developed algorithms have been officially formalised within the world's first three post-quantum cryptography standards, which were published yesterday by the US Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The standards...
How neural networks are being manipulated
A new study by Kaspersky reveals a growing trend toward "indirect prompt injection" - a technique used to manipulate the outputs of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and search chatbots powered by AI. While no instances of serious destructive actions by...
Phishing for cryptocurrency continues to rise
With the boom in digital currencies over the past five years, there has been a surge in the number of cybercriminal tactics used to steal cryptocurrency – from luring victims with gifts sent by crypto exchanges to distributing Trojanised DeFi wallets. Crypto wallets...
A password manager could save businesses from phishing attacks
According to IBM, in 2021, phishing attacks caused 17% of all data breaches, moving up from fourth to the second most common cause of data compromise in only a year. It is also the second costliest type of breach, with the average global cost reaching $4,65-million....
Industrial printer shipments decline
Industrial printer shipments declined 2.1% year over year in the first quarter of 2022 (1Q22), according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Industrial Printer Tracker. "Shipments at the beginning of the year started off...
African Data Centres to build new Cape Town facility
Africa Data Centres is building a second, 20MW-capacity, data centre covering 15 000 square meters in eight data halls in Cape Town. According to Tesh Durvasula, Chief Executive Officer of Africa Data Centres, there is a clear pipeline of demand for colocation space...
Teachers need to control their classes without using corporal punishment
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Children’s Institute, represented by the Equal Education Law Centre (EELC) has made submissions as a friend of the court (amicus curiae) in the matter between the Centre for Child Law and Others, and South African Council of...
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...
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Livescribe releases Echo Desktop
Leading smartpen manufacturer Livescribe has announced the release of Echo Desktop, an update to their Livescribe Desktop software for managing notes and pencasts created with the award-winning Echo smartpen. In addition, through a new partnership with Anoto and its...
How schools can deal with load-shedding
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One device to do it all
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Make your WM solution work for you
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Digital video trends to watch in 2015
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Fujitsu offers Connected Retail strategy
Fujitsu has delivered on its new Connected Retail strategy in enabling major international retailers and their customers to go mobile with a range of omni-channel services for the modern retail environment. By extending its revolutionary Fujitsu Market Place...
Gartner positions Qlik as a leader
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NetApp delivers data backup to the cloud
NetApp has introduced new software and solutions for hybrid IT deployments that improve data backup and recovery times and give customers more control over how, when and where they store their data throughout its lifecycle. Customers can leverage the flexibility of...
Security: prevention and remediation
Businesses around the world are seeing a large growth in their threat surfaces, due to the influx of new technologies. This growth in turn, is forcing security practitioners to retying their companies’ security practices. Jayson O’Reilly, director of sales and...
Junior software developer – Gauteng Midrand
About Us: We're an innovative and dynamic company in search of a talented Junior Developer. It would be advantageous if you have experience with Smartsheet development. If you're passionate about application development, excel in a team environment, and possess the...
Intermediate Support Engineer
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Application Support Analyst at Accenture
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Web Developer (Full Stack Python Django Developer)
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IT Technician (DBN)
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Intermediate Support Engineer – Western Cape Somerset West
Our client in the Western Cape is seeking an Intermediate Support Engineer (Permanent On Site Position). In this role, you'll provide technical support to their customers. You should have experience with databases, creating Postman collections, and scripting in Bash,...
Application Support Analyst at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand
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Web Developer (Full Stack Python Django Developer) – Western Cape Cape Town Region
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IT Technician (DBN) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
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