Newly-discovered ransomware uses BitLocker to encrypt corporate data
Kaspersky has identified ransomware attacks using Microsoft's BitLocker to attempt encryption of corporate files. The threat actors remove the recovery options to prevent the files from being restored and use a malicious script with a new feature: it can detect...
Ecobank launches 2024 Fintech Challenge
Ecobank has official opened applications to the 7th edition of its Fintech Challenge. This annual competition invites early-stage and mature fintech startups to partner with Ecobank, offering a grand prize of $50 000 and a chance to scale their solutions across...
Tourism grows, but still below pre-Covid levels
Global tourism experienced a 4% upturn in 2021, compared to 2020 (415-million versus 400-million). However, international tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) were still 72% below the pre-pandemic year of 2019, according to preliminary estimates by UNWTO. This...
Citizen scientists spot a Jupiter-like planet in NASA TESS data
Tom Jacobs of Bellevue, Washington, loves treasure hunts. Since 2010, the former US naval officer has participated in online volunteer projects that allow anyone who is interested -- "citizen scientists" -- to look through NASA telescope data for signs of exoplanets,...
Omnichannel experience will drive e-commerce growth
The value of global e-commerce payment transactions will exceed $7,5-trillion by 2026, from $4,9-trillion in 2021, according to a new study from Juniper Research. This growth rate of 55% over the next five years will be driven by retailers offering compelling...
ESG is top of the enterprise tech agenda
Enterprises of all sizes are racing to deliver environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments, which is no longer a tick-box "nice to have" but an essential part of doing business in the twenty-first century. The ESG action is being driven by value and supply...
BlueNoroff drains cryptocurrency accounts
Kaspersky experts have uncovered a series of attacks by advanced persistent threat (APT) actor BlueNoroff against small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) worldwide resulting in major cryptocurrency losses for the victims. The campaign, dubbed SnatchCrypto, is aimed...
Zero-trust implementation gaps leave companies vulnerable
While most organisations have a vision of zero trust or are in the process of implementing zero-trust initiatives, fewer than half of them can translate this vision into the solutions they are implementing because they lack some basic core fundamentals of zero trust....
Cloud infrastructure spend continues growth trajectory
Spending on compute and storage infrastructure products for cloud infrastructure, including dedicated and shared environments, increased 6,6% year over year in the third quarter of 2021 (3Q21) to $18,6-billion. This is according to the International Data Corporation...
Crypto predictions for 2022
Crypto regulation is imminent in South Africa. In addition, ongoing price volatility and more formal links to the financial services sector are predicted for 2022, according to cryptocurrency exchange Luno. "Globally, we have seen moves to regulate crypto and we...
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Syngenta, BT extend partnership
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Swift launches joint venture in Ghana
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T-Systems, Cisco solve education challenges
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Fujitsu unveils Eternus DX200F
Fujitsu has announced the launch of the Fujitsu Storage Eternus DX200F, an all-flash storage array that provides high-performance storage I/O. The new Eternus DX200F leverages the proven reliability of the Eternus DX S3 platform, one of the true enterprise-grade...
Self-service key for big data analytics
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Controlling the cost of compliance
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Data centre power quality and assurance
If the data centre of a financial service provider goes down due to a power glitch, the impact is significant – there’s potential damage to equipment, applications and systems. However, the greater impact includes downtime, business loss and damage to customer...
Automation Engineer Manufacturing at CT Group of Companies – Gauteng Midrand
Manage C&I Engineering projects and deliver them on time Develop C&I Engineering solutions per identified customer needsPerform detailed Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Designs (LV)Systems specialist on PLC/SCADA/HMI/Networks/Telemetry/IOTPerform...
DYNAMICS CRM DEVELOPER
Collaborate with other software developers, business analysts, software architects and IT professionals to implement Microsoft Dynamics CRM solutions. Customize the system to meet the business needs of the company. Integrate existing systems and services into the CRM...
Client Technical Support (JHB Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A strong technical and ambitious Client Technical Support professional is sought by leading Data Solutions Provider for its Joburg division, but the role will be remote. You will be responsible for accurately and efficiently onboarding clients on the...
Application Senior Developer at Accenture
Design, build, assemble, and configure application or technical architecture components using business requirementsArchitect the development strategy for applications and componentsImplement and set security and data direction for the coding workEnsure communication...
C#.Net Developer
Looking for an outstanding C#.Net Developer who will be responsible for developing Web and Windows-based tools for external clients. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's Degree / BTechC#.Net CoreAngularShould you meet the requirements for this position,...
DYNAMICS CRM DEVELOPER – Gauteng Sandown
Collaborate with other software developers, business analysts, software architects and IT professionals to implement Microsoft Dynamics CRM solutions. Customize the system to meet the business needs of the company. Integrate existing systems and services into the CRM...
Client Technical Support (JHB Remote) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A strong technical and ambitious Client Technical Support professional is sought by leading Data Solutions Provider for its Joburg division, but the role will be remote. You will be responsible for accurately and efficiently onboarding clients on the...
Application Senior Developer at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand
Design, build, assemble, and configure application or technical architecture components using business requirementsArchitect the development strategy for applications and componentsImplement and set security and data direction for the coding workEnsure communication...
C#.Net Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Looking for an outstanding C#.Net Developer who will be responsible for developing Web and Windows-based tools for external clients. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's Degree / BTechC#.Net CoreAngularShould you meet the requirements for this position,...
IT Project Manager at Sabenza IT
Our client is dynamic and innovative leader in the financial sector, dedicated to providing cutting-edge solutions to our clients. We specialize in delivering top-notch software solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of financial institutions, ensuring...
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