SMB cyber infections via Excel are up
This International SMB Day (today, 27 June), a Kaspersky report reveals that the number of infections experienced by the sector has risen by 5% over the first quarter of 2024, compared to the same period last year. The number of users who encountered malware and...
Green building revolution could be a $1,8trn market opportunity
A new World Economic Forum report outlines a roadmap for transforming the global building sector to combat climate change and protect biodiversity. Amid rapid urbanisation worldwide, primarily driven by emerging economies, the report presents a timely case for the...
Atlas VPN comes to the aid of Ukraine journalists
As Ukraine is hit with a wave of DDoS attacks during the current invasion by Russia, Atlas VPN is giving free subscriptions to journalists in the country to ensure the free flow of information. "As we stand for freedom online and beyond, we wish to help journalists...
Africa the ‘enduring epicentre of mobile money’
Africa and Asia are the home of mobile money, where the shift to digital wallets is in full swing in countries with high smartphone penetration, and where consumers are embracing digital payments. This is the finding of a white paper published by TerraPay with IBS,...
Fourth radio interface technology added to 5G standards
Members of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have approved a fourth technology as part of ongoing standards development for 5G mobile services. Known as "DECT 5G-SRIT", the new technology supports a range of uses, from wireless telephony and audio...
Ongoing shift to edge computing will change data centres
Significant, industry-wide investment in edge computing will change the profile of the data centre ecosystem over the next four years, increasing the edge component of total compute by 29% over that time, from 21% of total compute to 27% in 2026. The magnitude of the...
‘Tatooine-like’ exoplanet spotted by ground-based telescope
A rare exoplanet which orbits around two stars at once - like Luke Skywalker's home planet of Tatooine in the Star Wars universe - has been detected using a ground-based telescope by a team led by the University of Birmingham. The planet, called Kepler-16b, has so far...
MEA PCD shipments hit five-year high
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) personal computing devices (PCD) market, which is made up of desktops, notebooks, workstations, and tablets, posted strong year-on-year growth of 11,5% in the final quarter of 2021, according to the latest industry analysis conducted...
Bitcoin behaving like a risk asset
The Bitcoin price has dropped on the Russian invasion of Ukraine because it's being treated as a risk asset - but this is likely to be temporary, according to deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, has already shed 12% in under 24...
GAP competition winners scoop R3m prize
Novel business concepts including an Internet of Things (IoT) system to prevent load shedding, a digital payment platform for spaza shops, and a portable DNA testing "lab" have scooped top prizes at The Innovation Hub's 2021 Gauteng Accelerator Programme (GAP)...
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CA announces Desktop Migration Manager
CA Southern Africa has announced the availability of CA Technologies’ CA Desktop Migration Manager (CA DMM) which assists resource-constrained IT departments to quickly and easily transition from Windows XP to more secure operating systems.The product is a scalable,...
Broadband as a basic commodity
In line with the broader vision of the National Development Plan (NDP), the 2020 Vision for broadband is that all South Africans will have access to broadband services at 2,5% or less of the population’s average monthly income. Is this a merely another fantasy or is...
Kemp announces LoadMaster LMOS
Web application firewall (WAF) services will be natively integrated in the Kemp Technologies LoadMaster load balancer operating system (LMOS). This will enable secure deployment of Web applications preventing Layer-7 attacks, while maintaining core load balancing...
Integr8 awarded EMC Signature Partner status
Business Connexion subsidiary and ICT managed services provider Integr8 has been awarded Signature Partner status on EMC’s Business Partner Programme.Robert Sussman, joint CEO of Integr8, says the relationship between Integr8 and EMC Southern Africa opens the market...
Tintri, Citrix announce Premier partnership
Tintri, the leading producer of smart storage for virtualisation and cloud environments, has announced that it has become a Citrix Ready Premier-level member. Tintri VMstore is verified as Citrix Ready for Citrix XenDesktop versions 7, 7.1 and 7.5. Tintri completed a...
SMS a good fit for mobile marketers
Mobile instant messaging is on the rise, rapidly emerging as one of the preferred channels for communication between mobile phone users around the world. Consulting firm Deloitte estimates that mobile instant messaging services will carry around 50-billion messages on...
Gumtree app now available for BlackBerry
The Gumtree app enables BlackBerry 7 and 10 smartphones users to find small ads near them, view full ad descriptions with high-resolution photos, edit and manage their own ads, post an ad with pictures from their smartphone or take new pictures, and more.The launch is...
Veeam announces Management Pack
Veeam Software, innovative provider of solutions that deliver Availability for the Modern Data Centre, announced that the new Veeam Management Pack (MP) version 7 for System Centre is now generally available. Veeam MP v7 adds Microsoft Hyper-V support, providing full...
Alliances a mark of progressive IT
Despite an obvious lack of skills within the ICT managed services and outsourcing space – and an environment that is defined by constant change, the reality of the market today is that partnership with a reputable, capable and informed managed services provider (MSP)...
Online home loan applications enhanced
Nedbank announced significant enhancements to its online home loans channel, South Africa's first fully automated online application process aimed at simplifying and improving the experience of our clients. 'These enhancements mean that our clients can now access the...
Junior Project Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
We are looking to hire a Junior Project Manager who will play a crucial role in delivering projects of varying size and complexity.As a Junior Project Manager, you'll be responsible for directing, organizing, and controlling project activities, under the direction of...
WordPress Developer (CPT – Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A prestigious digital command hub situated in Cape Town is in search of an experienced WordPress Developer to join their team. As a WordPress Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining WordPress websites and applications....
IT Integration Project Manager – Gauteng Centurion
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PHP Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our clients are looking for a PHP Developer who has experience in the fintech industry and have experience with Laravel and JQuery. Key Requirements Minimum 5 yearsComputer Science or a related field advantageousEssential skill: PHP, MySQL, Laravel, Livewire, PHP Unit...
Python Lead (Johannesburg / Cape Town)
We currently have an opportunity for a talented and experienced Python Lead. The ideal candidate must have strong expertise in Python programming (both 2.7 and 3.x), Django web framework, and MySQL database management. As a Python Lead, you will be responsible for...
Enterprise Architect / Vulnerability Management Specialist (2024_17) KG
ROLE SUMMARY (PURPOSE)Provide domain and subject matter expertise in vulnerability and patch management. Design, develop, review, and maintain a comprehensive vulnerability/patch management strategy and practice for the overall IT operations environment, considering...
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BI Analyst/Data ScientistGrow and develop your career with this fantastic opportunity! R35 000 - R40 000Minimum 5 years working experience in Python and Power BI of which at least 3 years must be programming and coding in Python.Technical / Programming knowledge of...
Technical Systems Implementation Engineer (L3) / Tech Lead
Are you ready to lead and innovate in the realm of technical systems implementation? Do you have a passion for problem-solving and a knack for designing robust technical solutions? If so, we want you on our team! The primary responsibility of the TS Implementation...
Python Lead (Johannesburg / Cape Town) – Western Cape Cape Town
We currently have an opportunity for a talented and experienced Python Lead. The ideal candidate must have strong expertise in Python programming (both 2.7 and 3.x), Django web framework, and MySQL database management. As a Python Lead, you will be responsible for...
Enterprise Architect / Vulnerability Management Specialist (2024_17) KG – Gauteng Johannesburg
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