Number of users affected by stalkerware grows
The latest Kaspersky State of Stalkerware 2023 report reveals almost 31 000 mobile users worldwide were subjected to stalkerware, clandestine surveillance software utilised by domestic abusers to monitor their victims. But it's not just stalkerware software that is a...
Speed bumps on the road to a global energy transition
Developments regarding the multidimensional energy space over the last three years have shaken expectations of a linear global transition as climate goals compete with economic development, energy access, energy security and affordability. The new edition of S&P...
New risks for managers in 2022
Board members and company executives can be held liable for an increasing range of scenarios. Today's market volatility, with the increased threat of asset bubbles and inflation, the prospect of a growing number of insolvencies due to the pandemic environment,...
Cybercrime peaks over popular shopping seasons
A massive 66% of South African organisations have experienced technology downtime after a cyber security incident, with 85% of those confirming that these incidents happened during their busiest operational periods. This is against the backdrop of nearly half of South...
AfCFTA cause for optimism among African CEOs
African CEOS have expressed optimism about their business and economic growth over the next 12 to 18 months. A new survey of African CEOs from 46 countries conducted by PAFTRAC, the Pan-African Private Sector Trade and Investment Committee, found that found that CEOs...
Full number portability still a pipe dream
The imminent arrival of 2022 will mark the 16th year since the incomplete introduction of number portability in South Africa. The Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA) has had a decade and a half, plus one year, to fully implement number portability. Yet,...
The most in-demand coding languages for 2022
Python will be the most in-demand coding language in 2022, according to research carried out by CodingNomads. Analysis of job postings conducted in the US and Europe shows Python in the top spot, closely followed by Java and JavaScript. Research also showed that even...
Johannesburg mall prepares for solar Christmas
The lights won't be going out at one Johannesburg mall this festive season. That's because Eastgate in the east rand of Johannesburg has installed a solar plant on its roof. The centre also recently installed three solar trees on its piazza to light up the popular...
Hidden parasite discovered in Microsoft Exchange add-on
Kaspersky has uncovered a previously unknown IIS module (a piece of software aimed at providing additional features to Microsoft web servers) they have since dubbed Owowa that steals credentials entered by a user when logging into Outlook Web Access (OWA); it also...
Act now to avert climate catastrophe, warns Nobel laureate
The poorest countries will bear the worst effects of climate change and the highest costs in terms of economic production and higher mortality, according to Nobel laureate Esther Duflo. The 2019 Economics Nobel Laureate and professor of economics at the Massachusetts...
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SA companies open up to handing over email security
Managed IT security vendor Securicom continues to enjoy impressive year-on-year growth in the interest and adoption of its email security and content management service as evolving email-borne security threats and the increasing complexity of security technologies...
Boost speed, reduce costs with HP printers
Boost productivity and enhance print speeds while reducing printing costs with HP’s OfficeJet Enterprise Colour MFP X585 series from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). This new series of multifunction printers lets you copy, scan and fax, and print at twice...
e4 shortlisted for SA Compliance Award 2014
Local technology services company e4 has been added to a shortlist of contenders hoping to win a 2014 Southern Africa Compliance Award. The awards were created to identify and reward achievement by compliance professionals within the broader business community. e4 has...
Powafix chooses Econz Wireless Mobile Timecard Lite
Powafix, a supplier to the paint, building and allied trades, has implemented Econz Wireless Timecard Lite employee tracking system to track and monitor the performance and productivity of its merchandisers in Johannesburg and Durban. “Our merchandisers are strategic...
Hortonworks partners with Avanade on big data
Hortonworks, a major contributor to and provider of enterprise Apache Hadoop, has announced an alliance partnership with Avanade to build new big data solutions and services based on Microsoft technologies. Avanade’s data analytics deployments for enterprise clients...
Adopting a hub and spoke ERP model
The two-tier enterprise resource planning (ERP) model, also referred to as hub and spoke, is gaining global market acceptance. Louis Laurie, marketing director of Dac Systems, believes the model offers benefits for local organisations. "As the name suggests, the...
Empower call centre agents with smartphone support
Investment in strong online customer care strategies is becoming an imperative in the mobile operator industry, especially in Africa, where the first wave of smartphone users is on a rapid rise. Nonetheless, customer care agents are not properly equipped to deal with...
Dell debuts network functions virtualisation platform
Dell has introduced its NFV solution offerings and companion starter kits, comprising Dell systems and software combined with software from open ecosystem partners and open source distributions to help jumpstart carrier trials and adoption. Dell’s NFV solutions can...
Océ debuts small but scalable light production press
Océ South Africa has added the Canon imagePress C800 series, a range of three colour printers with a throughput of 60 pages per minute (ppm), 70ppm or 8ppm, to its product offering. The target range of these devices is from 40 000 to 70 000 A4 pages. “A powerful and...
How the cloud is transforming HR and payroll management
Cloud computing and mobility bring a range of powerful benefits for HR and payroll managers, enabling them to become more efficient while offering their employees and the business a better quality of service. That's according to Anton van Heerden, MD of Sage HR &...
Systems Analyst – Gauteng Rosebank
Industry Information Technology / E-commerceLocation Hybrid (while we encourage our team members to work at the office as we believe communication is a key to collaboration; we are also open to a hybrid model: can be mostly remote). The RoleWe are seeking for an...
Senior Database Administrator
Our client is in search of a Senior Database Administrator who demonstrates expertise in Oracle, MS SQL, and cloud technologies. Key Requirements 3+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]Oracle or MS SQLCloud - AWSShould you meet the requirements for this...
IT Auditor
Purpose of the role:Execute IT internal audit reviews under the guidance of an engagement manager within Group Internal Audit Services.Carry out internal audit work as assigned in line with the standards and methodologies set by IAS.This role also performs analysis on...
Network Administrator
A well-established public entity is seeking to appoint an Network Administrator.Qualifications and Experience:Degree or a three-year Diploma in Information Technology (IT) or related fields.5+ years' experience in the field handling network and ICT...
Software Developer
An exciting opportunity for an intermediate developer to join a growing company specialising in the utility and energy management space. You will be responsible for building software by writing code, as well as modifying existing code to fix...
Senior Database Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is in search of a Senior Database Administrator who demonstrates expertise in Oracle, MS SQL, and cloud technologies. Key Requirements 3+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]Oracle or MS SQLCloud - AWSShould you meet the requirements for this...
IT Auditor – Gauteng Randburg
Purpose of the role:Execute IT internal audit reviews under the guidance of an engagement manager within Group Internal Audit Services.Carry out internal audit work as assigned in line with the standards and methodologies set by IAS.This role also performs analysis on...
Network Administrator – North West
A well-established public entity is seeking to appoint an Network Administrator.Qualifications and Experience:Degree or a three-year Diploma in Information Technology (IT) or related fields.5+ years' experience in the field handling network and ICT...
Software Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Kloof
An exciting opportunity for an intermediate developer to join a growing company specialising in the utility and energy management space. You will be responsible for building software by writing code, as well as modifying existing code to fix...
Java Developer
12 month contractHybrid working depending on location Min 3 years' development experienceExperience working in an agile environmentExcellent communication, analytical skills, and decision-making ability in collaborative environmentsSolid understanding of...
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