Africa is moderately ready to face escalating cyber threats
African organisations demonstrate a moderate level of readiness in security culture. This is according to KnowB4's 2024 Security Culture Report for Africa, which provides a detailed analysis of the intricate relationship between security practices and employee...
2023 saw two critical cyber incidents a day
The frequency of high-severity incidents with direct human involvement exceeded two per day in 2023. According to the Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response (MDR) this trend was observed across all industries with financial, IT, government, and industrial sectors at...
Only 40% of Africans want mandatory vaccines
Covid-19 mandatory vaccination could potentially accelerate vaccine uptake and the attainment of herd immunity, but a new study has found that only 40% of Africans support the idea. It also found substantial vaccine hesitancy among Africans living in Africa as well as...
WC Health partners with Ekasi Esports in vaccination drive
Led by township gaming collective Ekasi Esports, a group of local gamers are descending on Khayelitsha’s Thusong Centre at midday tomorrow (10 December 2021) to host a series of back-to-back gaming tournaments that feature a pro-vaccination message. The Western Cape...
Stronger security needed for IoT solutions
Most businesses face security challenges when deploying Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. Most of those polled by Inmarsat research say the fear of external cyber-attacks and poor network security are their two biggest concerns, underlining the need for stronger...
SA to see rise in exports
Global supply-chain disruptions could remain high until H2 2022 amid renewed Covid-19 outbreaks around the world, China’s sustained zero-Covid policy and demand and logistic volatility during Chinese New Year. This is according to the Euler Hermes Global Trade Report,...
MSPs are hurt by supply chain attacks
According to a recent Kaspersky survey, 28% of managed service providers (MSPs) reported that a massive supply chain attack on an MSP software provider, revealed in December 2020, had affected their organisation in some way. The breach also had a wider impact on the...
Manufacturing sector faces ‘stop-start’ recovery
Risks related to the fourth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic and uncertainty regarding load shedding continue to weigh on local manufacturers, despite positive news regarding domestic and export sales volumes as well as fixed investment levels, the Q4 Absa Manufacturing...
New MD for HPE SA as Ntuli moves to regional role
Sandile Dube has been appointed as acting-MD for Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) in South Africa, effective 1 January 2022. Current MD President Ntuli has been promoted to a pan-regional role as director of HPE GreenLake Cloud Services across the UK, Ireland, Middle...
Supply constraints challenge growing PC, tablet markets
With 2021 nearing a close, global shipments of Traditional PCs are forecast to reach 344,7-million units, according to the latest forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. While annual shipments are...
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Compliment business calls with SMS
The evolution of cellular technology has greatly impacted when, where and how people interact and communicate with each other. Smartphone penetration is at roughly 30% in the South African market, set to grow to 45% by 2017 giving more and more South Africans easy...
Education department endorses EOH initiative
The Department of Higher Education and Training is responsible for post-school education and training in South Africa, with oversight of, among others, the universities and universities of technology, as well as technical and vocational education and training for FET...
Security is no longer a catch-up game
Up until now, security has been mostly a catch-up game. A vulnerability is discovered, a patch is issued and applied, and so on and so forth. However, as with all catch-up games, it will inevitably fail. By the time a new threat has taken hold, or the vulnerability...
AccTech Systems wins Microsoft award
AccTech Systems today proudly announced that it has won the 2014 Microsoft 'Country Partner of the Year' award for South Africa. The company was honoured amongst a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of...
CA Southern Africa announces ARCserve UDP
CA Southern Africa has announced that CA Technologies recently unveiled CA ARCserve Unified Data Protection (UDP). This is an easy-to-use solution providing cost-effective backup and Assured Recovery across mixed IT environments – helping businesses boost the...
Local expertise key for mining investment
Africa has been earmarked as a big growth market in which to operate, but you need to know what you’re doing to achieve any kind of success in this dynamic environment. This is especially true in two of the largest sectors on the continent: mining and manufacturing....
DCC offers WD Internal Drive Kits
Upgrade your hard drive with ease for extra storage, industry-leading performance and superior reliability with WD’s Internal Drive Kits for laptop and desktop, now available from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). Conveniently packaged with mounting screws...
Create a compelling mobile user experience
With millions of apps available today and growing at a rapid pace, consumers are spoilt with choice and have little patience for apps that don’t deliver. In a market where quality and performance always come before brand loyalty, the competitor’s app is only a tap...
Xerox offers Impika products to local market
Following Xerox’s acquisition of industrial inkjet provider Impika in 2013, Bytes Document Solutions, the authorised distributor of Xerox in South Africa, has introduced Impika products to the local market. Impika’s aqueous inkjet systems complement Xerox’s broad...
Losing data could jeopardise your job
Today’s SME market understands the importance of stable databases, code and language and they want solutions that offer stability and reduced cost of ownership. The consequences of data corruption are dire and the impact of data loss on business could be detrimental....
IT Desktop Support
We are looking for an IT Desktop Support who will be responsible for the maintenance of all workstations, networking devices, copiers and desk phone configurations. They must ensure reliable operations of all computer softwares and ERP systems.Ensure performance,...
Accountant / Business Analyst
Minimum RequirementsBCom degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or a related fieldMinimum of 2 years of experience in implementing & using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central5 - 7 Years relevant accounting experienceAccounting training at...
Ruby on Rails Developer (CPT/JHB Hybrid) – Gauteng Rivonia
ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the team of a leading Travel Specialist with a vision of creating a future where vital ecosystems and local communities thrive together on the African continent seeking the coding expertise of a Ruby on Rails Developer. Your core role will include...
IT Desktop Support – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are looking for an IT Desktop Support who will be responsible for the maintenance of all workstations, networking devices, copiers and desk phone configurations. They must ensure reliable operations of all computer softwares and ERP systems.Ensure performance,...
Accountant / Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
Minimum RequirementsBCom degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or a related fieldMinimum of 2 years of experience in implementing & using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central5 - 7 Years relevant accounting experienceAccounting training at...
Technical Administrator
Your client is a global leader in innovative chemical technology and is offering an exciting opportunity for an organized and focused Technical Administrator to join their R&D Team. While this role is predominantly administrative, your passion for science,...
Front End Developer (React/TypeScript)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of sustainable and cost-effective Solar Energy Solutions seeks the coding expertise of a Front End Developer with at least 6 years' experience in developing web applications using React and TypeScript who will assist with the...
Senior Python Developer
We are seeking a talented and experienced Python Lead to join our team. The ideal candidate will 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 leading...
Technical Administrator – Gauteng Pretoria North
Your client is a global leader in innovative chemical technology and is offering an exciting opportunity for an organized and focused Technical Administrator to join their R&D Team. While this role is predominantly administrative, your passion for science,...
Front End Developer (React/TypeScript) – Western Cape Century City
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of sustainable and cost-effective Solar Energy Solutions seeks the coding expertise of a Front End Developer with at least 6 years' experience in developing web applications using React and TypeScript who will assist with the...
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