APT groups target government, energy, telecoms in Africa
Researchers at Kaspersky keep a close eye on Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) and are observing nine active threat actors that currently target organisations in Africa. While these threat actors target a wide range of entities, Kaspersky researchers identified...
Beware of tax season scammers
As the 2024 tax season officially gets underway and provisional and non-provisional taxpayers prepare their paperwork filing, it's essential to be extra vigilant as cybercriminals set their sights on South African taxpayers for a quick payday. Tax season has become a...
This is what South Africans have been searching for
Can't stop hearing about Will Smith and Chris Rock's Oscar incident? Disappointed at Bafana Bafana's performance against France in the friendly? A round-up of the top search queries generated by South Africans based on Google search activity shows that you weren't...
Incubation programme aims to develop youth entrepreneurs
Eight young, start-up entrepreneurs with innovative ideas in the ICT space, winners of the #MyStartUpMyStory social media campaign, have been selected as part of the first ever cohort of a new Innovator Trust Start-Up Incubation Programme. The Start-Up Incubation...
Global IT spend on track to reach $4,4trn this year
Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $4,4-trillion in 2022, an increase of 4% from 2021, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. "This year is proving to be one of the noisiest years on record for CIOs," says John-David Lovelock, distinguished research...
Digital processes the new normal for procurement
Investment in digitalisation of procurement functions has brought mixed levels of success for organisations. This is one of the findings from PwC Global's fourth edition of its global study of the digitalisation of procurement functions, which polled more than 800...
Seacom to acquire EOH businesses
Seacom has announced its intention to acquire EOH Network Solutions (EOH-NS) and Hymax, divisions of iOCO and part of EOH. To date, an "Intention to purchase" agreement between Seacom and EOH has been signed and submitted to the Competition Commission for approval....
Hawks move against Sassa fraud suspects
The Hawks are prosecuting 74 people for the illegal diversion of South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) grants. The suspects are mostly Sassa employees, with some from the South African Post Office (SAPO). According to a statement from the Directorate for...
ADP buys Sage SA’s outsourcing business
ADP, a global technology company providing human capital management (HCM) solutions, has acquired Sage's South Africa payroll outsourcing business. "The acquisition of Sage South Africa's payroll outsourcing business services into ADP further strengthens our global...
AMD expands data centre capabilities with Pensando acquisition
AMD has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Pensando for approximately $1,9-billion. Pensando's distributed services platform includes a high-performance, fully programmable packet processor and comprehensive software stack that accelerate networking,...
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The Internet has changed users
The way we think, read and shop has changed for good. The way we shop online and the way we operate offline are distinctly different things. Our minds have become used to toggling between screens, with some purchases better suited to fast data-point shopping...
Ruckus brings WiFi to SMBs with Xclaim
Ruckus Wireless has unveiled Xclaim, a new kind of WiFi system exclusively developed for the small business market that redefines the model for offering enterprise-grade WiFi services to organisations that have little to no IT expertise. A new brand of disruptively...
WD My Cloud app sees 4m downloads
WD, a Western Digital company and a world leader in connected storage solutions, has announced that its WD My Cloud mobile apps have been downloaded more than 4-million times, allowing users to remotely connect to their My Cloud personal clouds to view photos, stream...
Electronic signature solutions reduce costs
Completing important documents and contracts using the traditional "wet ink" signature method has become out-dated in today’s digital, fast-paced electronic world, writes Avi Rose, CoSign by ARX country manager: South Africa. Collecting signatures typically ends up as...
Printing and the environment
Day in and day out, we are faced with messages about the harm that print does to our environment, says Leon Minnie, product manager: production systems at Konica Minolta South Africa. More often than not, these messages are found at the bottom of e-mails. Contrary to...
E-mail archiving is critical
In a fast moving and rapidly evolving business environment, which is undergoing a transformative shift to digital communications – it is increasingly important for businesses to protect themselves against legal, financial, and reputational risks, says Yossi Hasson,...
SMEs have alternatives to bank loans
If you’re a South African entrepreneur or small business owner looking for financing to start or expand a business, you’ve probably become accustomed to banks and venture capital firms slamming the door in your face. Luckily, there are alternatives.
Hellofood reaches download milestone
Hellofood with its affiliated brands Foodpanda, and Delivery Club, has recorded five-million downloads of its native mobile applications. Lately the company has continuously increased its focus on mobile, after releasing its next generation food ordering app in July....
Mziiki up for Best App for Africa award
The Mziiki African-music streaming app has been nominated in the category of Best App for Africa at AfricaCom, Africa’s premier communications congress and exhibition. The digital industry’s most anticipated Awards event that recognises innovation and relevance to...
Lean Start-up workshop begins in Jo’burg
Lean Startup Machine Johannesburg takes place from 31 October to 2 November 2014 at Jozihub. Prof Barry Dwolatzky, director of the Joburg Centre for Software Engineering (JCSE) is a mentor for the 2014 workshop and says that the concept of “Lean Startup” is all about...
Back-End Developer – TypeScript at Parvana Recruitment
About the Role:As a Senior Backend TypeScript Developer, you will play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of our client's backend systems. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising scalable and high-performance server-side...
Senior Full Stack Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
Full Stack Developer"Exciting Opportunity for Full Stack Developers!Are you a coding virtuoso looking to make your mark in the digital realm? Join our conglomerate client's team as a Full Stack Developer and immerse yourself in a world of innovation and creativity. As...
Sales & Application Specialist – Nuclear – Gauteng Midrand
Well known and leading medical supplier requires a Sales & Application Specialist for their Nuclear division.Gr12 is a minimum requirement;Engineering or related equivalent degree with experience in Industrial and Mining IndustryMinimum of 3-5 years experience...
Hardware Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
PURPOSE The main purpose of this job is the hardware development of novel electronics components, modules, subsystems, and systems to further the goals of the Organisation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Design and develop circuits for various electronic systemsProvide input...
Senior Front End Developer – Western Cape Somerset West
Senior Front End DeveloperResponsibilities/Tasks:Implement new Front-End requirements using Angular/Typescript and Bootstrap with JavaScript, HTML5, CSS.Maintain existing Front-End applications written in Angular/Typescript.Implement the SARS ‘look and feel' and...
Software Tester – Gauteng Johannesburg
Test Planning: Define the scope of testing within the context of each release/delivery and create detailed, well-structured test plans and test cases.Ownership: The successful candidate will take ownership of testing and the testing environment to ensure the delivery...
Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...
Back-End Developer – TypeScript at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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Senior Team Lead Development: C# – Hybrid at Construct Executive Search
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Computer or Engineering Sciences.Must have 12-15 years of experience as a Senior Developer in software development.Must have knowledge of the SDLC process,...
IT Technician
Well known medical supplier based in Midrand is looking for an IT Administrator to join their team.Infrastructure:Coordinate with IT Manager to ensure availability and reliability of servers to meet business demandsEnsure physical security, integrity and safety of the...
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