Don’t let romance scammers steal more than your heart
February has become a month synonymous with romance, as individuals of all ages aspire to find love and companionship. However, it is also the month when love-based phishing and romance scams reach their peak, aiming to deceive unsuspecting victims and steal more than...
Online daters at risk of digital stalking
A new survey from Kaspersky reveals shocking data about the extent of digital abuse, with almost a quarter of respondents (23%) had experienced some form of online stalking from a person they were newly dating. One-third (34%) of respondents believe that...
Record spending on global cloud services
Cloud infrastructure services continued to be in high demand in Q3 2021. Worldwide spending increased 35% to $49,4-billion, driven by a range of factors, including on-going remote working and learning, and the growing use of industry-specific cloud applications. The...
Supply chain investments must balance nascent, evolving and mature tech
With limited budgets at their disposal, and CEOs demanding to focus on cost optimisation while also improving resilience, chief supply chain officer (CSCO) investments must be split in-between capabilities of different maturity, according to Gartner....
EMEA PC market grows despite lower consumer spend, supply issues
The Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) traditional PC market, (desktops, notebooks, and workstations) grew 12,7% YoY in 2021Q3, for a total of 24,4-million units, according to International Data Corporation (IDC). A strong commercial performance throughout the...
Global Innovation Forum supports entrepreneurship
The 2021 edition of the Global Innovation Forum, held by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) from 25 to 29 October, focused on "building partnerships to mainstream entrepreneurship" and named the winners of the 2021 ITU Innovation Challenges. The forum...
Companies failing to act on ESG issues risk losing investors
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors increasingly drive investment strategies, and new research from PwC finds ESG has now become a make-or-break consideration for leading investors globally. Almost half of investors surveyed, 49%, express willingness to...
New vehicle sales slower but strong
Stock shortages continued to thwart South Africa's new vehicle market during October. However, the market continued to show a robust performance, despite the volumes being lower than September. According to naamsa the Automotive Business Council, 41 035 new vehicles...
These transformations are critical to compete in a digital-first world
International Data Corporation (IDC) has announced its worldwide information technology (IT) industry predictions for 2022 and beyond. While the disruptive forces unleashed by the Covid-19 pandemic continue to shape the global business ecosystem, one important trend...
Risk management must address shifting nature of business volatility
The past two years have been incredibly volatile, according to Aon's 2021 Global Risk Management Survey, with the global Covid-19 pandemic having had a ripple effect across other types of risk, such as heightened awareness of reputation and cyber, as long-tail risks...
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Keep personal information private with Adobe
The ratification of sections of the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act last year has strengthened the rights of the consumer while forcing many organisations to rethink their information security strategies. As the expected deadline for compliance...
Inkjets versus lasers: the pros and cons
Printers are common in both the workplace and home. Although many businesses are working towards a paperless environment with the increase in "green" awareness, printers are still an essential office tool, says Heinrich Pretorius, Canon and OKI product specialist at...
Unifying ICT after mergers and acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions are useful when it comes to helping organisations to achieve business objectives. However, this strategy has the potential to create enormous complexity when it comes to consolidating the operations of the two disparate organisations involved...
Acaveo named a ‘cool vendor’
Soarsoft International, a specialist of Information Governance, archive, migration, messaging and collaboration solutions and distributor of Acaveo solutions Africa and the Middle East, has announced the inclusion of Acaveo in Gartner’s Cool Vendors in Information...
Airtel offers cross-network money transfer
Bharti Airtel has announced the introduction of a service that will allow customers send and receive between Airtel’s mobile money service and that of Tigo in Tanzania. The service will be available for Airtel Tanzania and Tigo customers, enabling them to experience a...
Disaster recovery key in the cloud
The advent of cloud services and hybrid cloud infrastructure has fuelled the roll out of enterprise-ready DRaaS (disaster recovery as a service) offerings. The view of technology experts is that these offerings will continue to enter the mainstream and favourably...
Technology to improve service delivery
Gijima has played a significant role in the optimisation of state ICT infrastructure by developing the only certified SAP municipal template that is fully compliant with the requirements of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA). The optimisation of state ICT...
PPO overhauls learning approach
Project Portfolio Office is revolutionising the way it educates its users, potential clients and evaluators across the globe, with the introduction of online and on demand learning. The reasons? Greater geographical reach, reduced costs, and user convenience....
VMware delivers software-defined solutions
VMware announced new virtualisation, cloud management and integrated OpenStack solutions at VMworld US 2014. The solutions dramatically advance the industry’s most complete product portfolio for implementing a software-defined data centre, and supporting the dynamic...
Embracing location independent computing
The explosion of mobile, cloud and social technologies has dramatically changed the business landscape. Today, distance is no longer a barrier to business success. An organisation’s applications, data centre and offices can be opposite sides of the world, yet the...
IT Support Technician
A small business based in Durban is seeking a knowledgeable IT Support Technician to join their team. You will be responsible for all IT Support related tasks for the business. The ideal candidate must be willing to travel to the office...
Project Manager IT – Gauteng Bryanston
Key Result Areas : Establish & operate planning standards & controlsProactively monitor progress, resolve issues, and initiate appropriate corrective actionRoll-up & analysis to program-level plan.Highlights variances to baseline commitments.Support...
Senior IT Administrator – Gauteng Houghton Estate
Our client in the Manufacturing Industry, based in City Deep (JHB South), is currently looking to employ a Senior IT Administrator. An exciting career opportunity awaits you!Requirements:A minimum of 3 years' experience in a desktop support role. A+ / N+ - MS...
ODOO Developer – Remote Remote
Our BI & ICT Consulting client (German) is seeking an experienced Odoo developer to join their SA-based team. Work from home anywhere in SA for this German organisation.As an Odoo developer, you will be responsible for developing and customizing Odoo modules to...
IT Support Technician – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
A small business based in Durban is seeking a knowledgeable IT Support Technician to join their team. You will be responsible for all IT Support related tasks for the business. The ideal candidate must be willing to travel to the office...
Software Support Officer
Exciting Job Opportunity in Paarl for a Software Support Officer! You'll play a key role in providing technical support and guidance to clients, ensuring they get the most out of their software. This dynamic position involves troubleshooting, client education, and...
SENIOR SOFTWARE TESTER
Perform a Quality Assurance function for software development and deployment by performing manual and automated tests to ensure that system changes and new requirements are fit for purpose, mitigate risks, and prevent system issues. Desired Skills: Test design Test...
IT Professional Systems
IT Professional Systems required for a reputable automotive manufacturing company based in East London , Eastern Cape Requirements: IT Technical qualification2 to 3 years in similar IT/Shop-floor function1 to 3 years Automotive experienceJIT and MES System...
Backend Python Developer
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding expertise of a forward-thinking Backend Python Developer who's keen on contributing to a high-impact project is sought by a provider of Data-driven solutions with a global operational footprint. Joining a collaborative team, you will help...
Software Support Officer – Western Cape Cape Town
Exciting Job Opportunity in Paarl for a Software Support Officer! You'll play a key role in providing technical support and guidance to clients, ensuring they get the most out of their software. This dynamic position involves troubleshooting, client education, and...
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