Beware the gap between perceived AI readiness and DR capability

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) data protection is seen as a high priority when implementing AI solutions – but a survey of senior IT decision-makers has revealed a gap between perceived readiness and tested, validated disaster recovery capability. This is among the...

As cost pressures mount, consumers shift spend to essentials

South African consumers are adjusting their financial behaviour in response to ongoing cost pressures, with TransUnion's Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study revealing meaningful shifts in how households spend, save and manage credit. While many households remain under...

Memory and SSD shortage set to impact SA

The memory and SSD crisis is real – and it’s broader and faster‑moving than many in the IT industry expect. This is the stark warning from Craig Nowitz, CEO of Syntech, who recently returned from the Hong Kong electronics shows and a week of factory visits in China....

Your next smartphone could be powered by a recycled toaster

For the past 20 years, the consumer electronics playbook has been simple: make it smaller, make it faster, and seal it shut. Manufacturers utilised industrial adhesives, proprietary screws, and integrated designs to create sleek devices that were virtually impossible...

Registration opens for Internet industry event

Next month sees the Internet Service Providers' Association of SA (ISPA) and the ZA Network Operators' Group (ZANOG) co-hosting ZANOG@iWeek2024, South Africa's most influential and anticipated annual internet industry event. Registration is now open for this three-day...

Kaspersky shares cyberthreat data with Interpol

Kaspersky has contributed to the fight against transnational cybercrime by taking part in operation Synergia, involving Interpol and its Gateway project partners -- an initiative promoting collective efforts of national law enforcement and private sector organisations...

E-commerce, blockchain drive collectibles growth

A pandemic-driven boom in online sales of collectibles sent the global collectibles market to a record high in 2020. According to the research data analysed and published by MejoresApuestas.com, the global collectibles market was estimated to be worth $372-billion in...

Newly-discovered stealer targets gaming accounts

Kaspersky researchers have discovered an advanced Trojan, dubbed the BloodyStealer, sold on darknet forums and used to steal gamers' accounts on popular gaming platforms such as Steam, Epic Games Store, and EA Origin. With features to avoid analysis and detection, a...

Ransomware looms large in the threat landscape

More organisations are more concerned about ransomware than other cyberthreats, according to Fortinet's 2021 Global State of Ransomware Report. However, while the majority of organizations surveyed indicated they are prepared for a ransomware attack, including...

SA users bullish about cryptocurrencies

A significant 82% of South Africans who hold cryptocurrency on the Luno platform expect the bitcoin price to rise significantly, some believe as high as $100 000. Bitcoin is trading at around $43 600 currently after reaching $50 000 at the end of August. More than 1...

Medical scheme customer satisfaction, loyalty at a six-year low

The pandemic has brought no reprieve for medical schemes, even with heightened consumer consciousness of the need for access to private, quality healthcare and the role that medical scheme membership plays in providing such access. Overall customer satisfaction of...

Roll up your sleeves for a Vooma Vaccination Weekend

South Africans and people who live in South Africa will have an opportunity on Friday and Saturday, 1 and 2 October 2021, to protect themselves against Covid-19 in a nationwide mass vaccination drive hosted by government and civil society. The public and private...

Mobile Internet now connects more than half the world’s people

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, more than half of the world's population is now using the mobile internet, with just over 4-billion people now connected - 225-million more compared to 2019, and up from a third of people globally just six years ago. Even with this...

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Securing information in a healthcare network

Healthcare providers are migrating from large, independent stand-alone organisations into complex new ecosystems, says Perry Hutton, regional director – Africa at Fortinet.Today, provider organisations, affiliated physician groups, labs and others are involved in both...

Trend Micro protects Facebook users

In an effort to provide Facebook users with a more secure online experience, Trend Micro has announced it has expanded its partnership with Facebook to incorporate Trend Micro HouseCall, a royalty-free security solution which will help detect malware and keep devices...

IT audits, due diligence needed in the cloud

There is no doubt that cloud computing is enabling businesses to be more competitive and have the relief of continuity should the unexpected happen. Businesses are aware of positive results the technology brings as a result of mobile workforce and allowing employees...

Gemalto M2M solution boosts m-health

Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, announces its Cinterion M2M technology is providing wireless cellular connectivity for the next-generation of pill dispensers. Developed by MedMinder and wirelessly enabled by Gemalto, the advanced m-health device for...

Agile testing specialist to visit SA

Janet Gregory, co-author with Lisa Crispin of Agile Testing: A Practical Guide for Testers and Agile Teams, will be in Johannesburg from 23 June 2014. Hot on the heels of its announcement of an exclusive partnership with Agile testing specialist DragonFire,...

New Dell OptiPlex 3020 desktop from DCC

Get the ultimate combination of features to empower your workforce with the new Dell OptiPlex 3020 from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). Offering excellent value and outstanding performance along with best-in-class security, this budget-friendly desktop is...

Samsung offers new hospitality solutions

The hospitality industry is under constant pressure to adapt to rapidly changing economic, social and technology climates in order to deliver the highest levels of service to a mercurial market. Trends dominating the 2014 landscape for this industry are not hard to...

Top 10 contact centre strategies

The right staff and tools are key to contact centre success, says Martina Knappe, head of EMEA Marketing at Interactive Intelligence. With a new breed of consumer making new demands on business, contact centres are having to radically change their approach to...

FortiGate launches new next-gen firewall

Adding to its already impressive lineup of high-performance enterprise firewalls, Fortinet - a global leader in high-performance network security - launched its new high-performance next-generation firewall destined to disrupt the security market. The FortiGate -1500D...

Sophos Cloud promotes user-based approach

Sophos has announced the latest version of Sophos Cloud, the company’s cloud-based solution for small- and mid-sized organisations wanting a simpler approach to IT security. The new version of Sophos Cloud manages Windows, Mac and mobile devices from a single console....

JUNIOR SPECIALIST-BUSINESS ANALYST – Gauteng Pretoria North

The purpose of this role is to elicit, analyse, communicate, and validate requirements for changes to business processes and information. Desired Skills: Business Analyst Project Management Information Systems Desired Work Experience: 2 to 5 years Desired...

IT Business Analyst

IT Business AnalystMarket-related SalaryCape TownExcellent Career Opportunity with a fast-growing FMCG for an IT Business Analyst based in Cape Town. Reporting to the Senior Systems Development Manager, you will be responsible for understanding business change needs,...

C# Developer

12 months renewable contractJob RequirementsTechnical:5 Years+ exp. in .Net (C#) programming.Banking Exp EssentialProficient in HTML/ CSS, and JavaScript (TypeScript). AngularJS, React, NodeJS or other JavaScript frameworks.Proficient -(Hibernate, Entity Framework)...

Developer

HYBRID POSITION One of SA's most well know Automotive Industries are looking for Intermediate to Senior Developers. Minimum 2 years work experience (post Degree / Diploma)X2 Positions avaialblie - Junior to SeniorMinimum of 2 years' experience in a Full Stack...

IT Auditor

Job Title: IT Auditor Position Overview: As an IT Auditor within our Internal Audit Services team, you will play a crucial role in executing internal audit reviews in alignment with our audit plan. Under the guidance of an engagement manager, you will assess internal...

IT Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

IT Business AnalystMarket-related SalaryCape TownExcellent Career Opportunity with a fast-growing FMCG for an IT Business Analyst based in Cape Town. Reporting to the Senior Systems Development Manager, you will be responsible for understanding business change needs,...

C# Developer – Gauteng Sandown

12 months renewable contractJob RequirementsTechnical:5 Years+ exp. in .Net (C#) programming.Banking Exp EssentialProficient in HTML/ CSS, and JavaScript (TypeScript). AngularJS, React, NodeJS or other JavaScript frameworks.Proficient -(Hibernate, Entity Framework)...

Developer – Gauteng Rooihuiskraal

HYBRID POSITION One of SA's most well know Automotive Industries are looking for Intermediate to Senior Developers. Minimum 2 years work experience (post Degree / Diploma)X2 Positions avaialblie - Junior to SeniorMinimum of 2 years' experience in a Full Stack...

IT Auditor – Gauteng Randburg

Job Title: IT Auditor Position Overview: As an IT Auditor within our Internal Audit Services team, you will play a crucial role in executing internal audit reviews in alignment with our audit plan. Under the guidance of an engagement manager, you will assess internal...

Senior UI UX Designer

Contract: 3-5 MonthsBased in JHB Senior UX/UI DesignerRole Purpose: The Senior UX/UI Designer will play a pivotal role in identifying and strategically leading new opportunities to enhance user experiences and develop visually compelling branding strategies for...

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