EOH shareholders support rights issue
EOH's right offer has been oversubscribed, with the group successfully raising R500-million. Given the success of the rights issue, the underwriters were not required to subscribe for any rights offer shares in terms of their underwriting commitments. Total demand,...
Strong growth for European cloud spend despite economic turbulence
Public Cloud Services spending in Europe will reach $148-billion in 2023 and will reach $258-billion by 2026, growing at a 22% five-year 2021 to 2026 CAGR, according to IDC's Worldwide Software and Public Cloud Services Spending Guide. Being a cost-effective...
CISOs disappoint when it comes to being highly effective
Only 12% of chief information security officers (CISOs) excel in all four categories of the Gartner CISO Effectiveness Index. "Today's CISOs must demonstrate a higher level of effectiveness than ever before," says Sam Olyaei, research director at Gartner. "As the push...
Economic uncertainty makes low-cost smartphones popular
Economic uncertainties have increased the downward pressure on smartphone prices globally, with 73% of shipments in 2020 expected to be priced below $400, according to a new price band forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile...
Fujitsu overcomes facial authentication fraud
Fujitsu Laboratories has developed a facial recognition technology that uses conventional cameras to successfully identify efforts to spoof authentication systems. This includes impersonation attempts in which a person presents a printed photograph or an image from...
China grows supercapacitor activity
In 2010, there were no Chinese manufacturers in the top 10 supercapacitor manufacturers - but in 2020, 40% of them are Chinese. This is one of the findings in the IDTechEx Research report, "Supercapacitor Markets, Technology Roadmap, Opportunities 2021-2041". The rise...
Deloitte hit with record fine over Autonomy audit
A massive 15-million pound fine has been levied on Deloitte for its audit of software firm Autonomy prior to Autonomy's acquisition by HP in 2011. A UK court found that the audit contained "serious and serial failures" before levying the record fine. This follows an...
Strike action shuts down Mustek deliveries, collections
Deliveries and collections have been halted at Mustek's Midrand premises as strike action and picketing continues today (17 September). The strike, by members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU), began peacefully yesterday but escalated when vehicles leaving or...
AI, solar power drive new Mayflower journey
The Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS), an AI and solar powered marine research vessel which will traverse oceans gathering vital environmental data, has been launched. Following two years of design, construction and training of its AI models, the new fully-autonomous...
Lockdown drives huge rise in e-commerce app usage
There has been a 93% growth in in-app purchases between April and May 2020 in South Africa, following the lockdown at the end of March, which drove consumers from brick and mortar to online stores. This is compared to a 43% increase between September and November...
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Panda offers Cloud Office Protection v.6.70
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Fujitsu releases new PRIMERGY systems
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PCI-DSS compliance: now for everyone
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Size immaterial when it comes to security
IT security has no respect for size. A hacking group can have hundreds or thousands of members globally, like anonymous, or just a handful, like the group that mounted the successful Eurograbber attacks against banks in 2012 – but in either case, the disruption to the...
RDB keeps Vodacom Mozambique up and running
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SA’s lagging broadband requires action
South Africa currently ranks 123rd in terms of Internet download speed, with an average of 4.03 Megabits per second (Mbps). Furthermore, according to the Net Index results by broadband testing company, Ookla, the country ranks 63rd in cost per Mbps, and averages...
Plan for a successful data migration
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IP VPNs – the evolution of communications
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Business Analyst (Intermediate-Senior) [Onsite]
We are looking for a vibrant, analytical and innovative individual, who can not only think on their feet but who also has a strong background in the Fintech space to join us in our mission of reducing fraud and increasing the cashflow of our customersRequirements:A...
Business Analyst (Intermediate-Senior) [Onsite] – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are looking for a vibrant, analytical and innovative individual, who can not only think on their feet but who also has a strong background in the Fintech space to join us in our mission of reducing fraud and increasing the cashflow of our customersRequirements:A...
Web Developer – (ALS or APS)
Web Developer - (ALS or APS)R 576 000.00 Per AnnumCape TownInternational company in Cape Town seeks an experienced Web Developer. This is a unique opportunity. Working alongside a team of IT experts. Responsible for developing and supporting modules for an existing...
Web Developer – (ALS or APS) – Western Cape Cape Town
Web Developer - (ALS or APS)R 576 000.00 Per AnnumCape TownInternational company in Cape Town seeks an experienced Web Developer. This is a unique opportunity. Working alongside a team of IT experts. Responsible for developing and supporting modules for an existing...
Server Engineer (Windows and Linux)
Server Engineer (Windows and Linux)R 25 000 - R 45 000.00 CTC Per Month (Dependent on experience)Pretoria Key concern with experience in full Technology solutions seeks an experienced Server Engineer.Requirements:5 years' experience working in networking, servers,...
Server Engineer (Windows and Linux) – Gauteng Pretoria
Server Engineer (Windows and Linux)R 25 000 - R 45 000.00 CTC Per Month (Dependent on experience)Pretoria Key concern with experience in full Technology solutions seeks an experienced Server Engineer.Requirements:5 years' experience working in networking, servers,...
Solutions Architect – Gauteng Bryanston
Purpose of the jobThe Solutions Architect role is accountable for high-level and detailed designs across all OSS and BSS systems and to ensure the integrity of these systems in terms of integration, data designs, functional designs and implementation of new...
Developer – Java (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Beacon Valley
Client Details:Our client is a highly successful FinTech company that works with major banks, retailers and MNO's to find better ways to transact. They bring together committed people dedicated to delivering innovative enterprise solutions that help their customers...
Developer – C#/.Net (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Beacon Valley
This is a remote position.Client Details:Our client is a solid, blue-chip, trusted and large consulting company, which offers the option to be remote or client based. They do work with all staff to define career paths and encourage mentoring as a way of helping pass...
Developer – C# (MASTER) (1001885) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Beacon Valley
Parvana Responsibilities: Deliver code that is functional, understandable, maintainable and testable. Work closely with analysts, documenters and testers. Automated testing of features developed. Deliver technical documentation as and when required. Act as a mentor to...
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