Gamers shop as hard as they play during big sales events
The global video games market is poised to grow impressively in the upcoming years, with expectations of a robust annual growth rate of 9,3% between 2023 and 2028. This projected expansion underscores the ever-increasing popularity of video games as a form of...
NASA successfully pings Indian Moon lander
For the first time at the Moon, a laser beam was transmitted and reflected between an orbiting NASA spacecraft and an Oreo-sized device on ISRO’s (Indian Space Research Organisation) Vikram lander on the lunar surface. The successful experiment opens the door to a new...
Bad online habits put the world’s privacy in danger
Even though people seem to know the theory of how to stay secure online, users all around the world don't practice what they preach and still maintain very poor cybersecurity habits, according to research by NordVPN. The National Privacy Test results are fairly...
What are the most common business email compromise schemes?
Business e-mail compromise attacks are on the increase. Between May and July 2021, Kaspersky products prevented more than 9 500 BEC attacks globally, including those against businesses in air transportation, industry, retail, IT and delivery. Such attacks demand...
Crypto ransom payments hit $81,6m so far in 2021
Over the last few years, ransomware attacks have taken hundreds of millions of dollars worth of cryptocurrencies to victims worldwide. In 2020 alone, as the record year for crypto ransomware attacks, the total value of loss hit more than $400-million, showing a...
2021 riots show South Africa at a crossroads
It's time to rise above institutional failure, writes De Wet Bisschoff, sales and growth lead for Accenture in Africa. After the shocking riots that engulfed South Africa last month, all of us in this beautiful country have cause for deep reflection, regardless of our...
Droppers-as-a-service a growing menace
Droppers for hire are delivering bundles of malicious and unwanted content to targets looking for "cracked" versions of popular business and consumer applications. This is according to new Sophos research, "Fake Pirated Software Serves Up Malware Droppers as a...
Board changes at Adapt IT
Tiffany Dunsdon has been permanently appointed as the CEO of Adapt IT. According to a statement from the company, Antonio Vicente's role has changed from chief strategy officer to chief operating officer. Both appointments take effect immediately.
Wireless LAN sales hampered by 2021 supply constraints
Supply constraints hampered 2Q 2021 sales of several wireless LAN manufacturers, driving lower unit shipments versus the year-ago period, according to a report by Dell’Oro Group. “Most manufacturers reported double-digit year-over-year order growth during the first...
Stealer is disguised as games and performs well in search
Even with more ways to play games, from new consoles to in-browser options and mobile games, demand for PC games persists. So does a gamer’s desire to play them for free – often by finding and downloading cracked versions of games. However, such shortcuts often come...
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SAV Credit uses Aspect’s WFM solution
Leading store card and credit card provider SAV Credit has chosen Aspect Workforce Management (WFM) version 8.0 for its new Leeds-based contact centre. Aspect Software’s technology will enable SAV Credit to effectively manage its agents for improved efficiency and...
Genesys acquires Solariat
Genesys has announced that it has acquired the assets of the Solariat business, a social customer care and analytics platform company. With the Solariat acquisition, Genesys is further extending its social media engagement capabilities to help organisations deliver...
Wireless networking solutions from Motorola
Westcon is pleased to announce that vendor partner Motorola Solutions has announced the availability of three new wireless network management solutions, namely the VX 9000, NX 7500 and the EX 3500. In a direct response to customer needs, Motorola is now offering new...
E-mail can be a weak link in security
E-mail has just celebrated its 42nd to convey messages to different users of the same computer. Today, what was described as a “nice hack” in the 1970s has become the most widely used application on the Internet - over 2,2-billion people use e-mail every single day....
Accsys aims to meet Africa’s HR needs
There is a definite increase in interest in - and adoption of human resource, payroll and time & attendance solutions in Africa. One service provider has positioned itself to take advantage of the growing opportunity and has focused intensely on entrenching and...
Effective storage, backup for professionals
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Veeam, NetApp team up for data protection
Veeam Software, innovative provider of Data Protection for the Modern Data Centre, announced it is collaborating with NetApp to create a new data protection solution for the modern data centre to enable the always-on business. Through this partnership, Veeam will...
IM is key for animal feed manufacturing
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Johnson Controls introduces mini chillers
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Draytek VDSL business router boosts networks
Network Platforms is pleased to release the DrayTek Vigor 2860 business router series. The Vigor 2860 Series is designed to boost developing corporate networks and includes single port modems and solutions to support VDSL and ADSL2 for backwards compatibility, as well...
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Job Title: Software DeveloperLocation: KZN South Coast Our client is seeking two talented Software Developers to join their dynamic team. As a leading player in the industry, they specialize in providing cutting-edge software solutions for various industrial...
SENIOR DATABASE AND APPLICATION DEVELOPER – Gauteng Johannesburg
The successful candidate should have experience in an ICT applications development, implementation, support, and maintenance /enhancementsenvironment. Desired Skills: Sql Server Mysql ASP.NET Web-forms Vb.Net C# JAD RAD SDLC Desired Work Experience: 2 to 5 years...
Software Developer at Private – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Web and Mobile Development: Create and maintain user interfaces for websites and web applications.Develop responsive and mobile-friendly designs.Implement cross-browser compatibility to ensure consistent user experience.JavaScript Development: Implement interactive...
Business Analyst – Gauteng Houghton Estate
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 1-year contract roleTo apply a set of tasks and...
Software Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Prospecton
Job Title: Software DeveloperLocation: KZN South Coast Our client is seeking two talented Software Developers to join their dynamic team. As a leading player in the industry, they specialize in providing cutting-edge software solutions for various industrial...
IT Infrastructure & Operations Systems Administrator
JOB OVERVIEW / ROLE PURPOSE: As an IT Infrastructure & Operations Support / Systems Administrator you will be responsible for various responsibilities including but not limited to: Monitoring, Development, Support, Improvement, Security, Upkeep etc. of all systems...
Senior Functional Specialist at Ntice Search
An exciting permanent opportunity exists within Westfalia Fruit (Pty) Ltd, situated in Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa for the services of a suitably qualified, experiencedSenior Functional Specialist.The role will provide in-depth knowledge of the Microsoft...
Automation Test Analyst (SQE)
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Automation Test Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be...
Senior Database and Applications Developer
Well established business is seeking to appoint a Senior Database and Applications Developer.Requirements:The successful candidate will hold:A relevant Degree/National Diploma in InformationTechnology/Computer Science/ Information Systems or equivalentCoupled with at...
IT Infrastructure & Operations Systems Administrator – Western Cape Stellenbosch
JOB OVERVIEW / ROLE PURPOSE: As an IT Infrastructure & Operations Support / Systems Administrator you will be responsible for various responsibilities including but not limited to: Monitoring, Development, Support, Improvement, Security, Upkeep etc. of all systems...
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