Globally, companies push for zero-trust
Worldwide, 63% of organisations have fully or partially implemented a zero-trust strategy, according to Gartner. For 78% of organisations implementing a zero-trust strategy, this investment represents less than 25% of the overall cybersecurity budget. A fourth quarter...
These are the top 10 social media LLMs
Large language models (LLMs) have seen significant advancements in recent years with the introduction of new artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots and upgrades to the existing models. These advancements have not only revolutionised the ability of LLMs to mimic...
Laws fail to address online abuse of women and girls
Online sexual exploitation and abuse (OSEA) of women and girls is increasing at an alarming rate across Africa and globally, but national and international laws are failing to effectively address the challenge because they are not keeping pace with advancing...
The importance of ESG to corporate value creation and stakeholders
New research from IDC shows that environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues have become a CEO-level topic for organisations worldwide. In a recent global survey, nearly three quarters of respondents considered ESG factors to be very important for the...
Managers fall short on DEI initiatives
Despite managers' unique position on the frontline, managers in most organisations serve as mere supporters of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives rather than owners of DEI outcomes, according to Gartner. Manager decisions - defining hiring requirements,...
This is what trust will look like in the new normal
International Data Corporation's (IDC) top 10 predictions for the Future of Trust point to a new normal as the world continues to navigate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Organisations - private sector, government, and educational institutions - have reached a...
Risk management requires a rethink
Organisations throughout South Africa are facing escalating threats due to a lack of risk awareness amongst employees, according to a new pan-EMEA study from Iron Mountain. According to the study, nearly half of employees (47%) claim to have made a "critical" error at...
BT looks to Covid research to combat cyber-attacks
BT has developed an epidemiology-based cybersecurity prototype, "Inflame", which uses deep reinforcement learning to enable enterprises to automatically detect and respond to cyber-attacks before they compromise a network. Using the spread of viruses in human...
Vodacom adds customers, reports higher revenue
Vodacom Group has reported revenue of R49,9-billion for the six months ended 30 September 2021, up 4,2%, as strong normalised growth of 7,9% was partially offset by rand appreciation. The group added 6,2-million customers to bring its total to 129,9-million across the...
Strategic priorities drive digital transformation
Global spending on the digital transformation (DX) of business practices, products, and organizations is forecast to reach $2,8-trillion in 2025, more than double the amount allocated in 2020. According to a new update to the International Data Corporation (IDC)...
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Debunking virtualisation myths
It can be tempting to think of virtualisation as a magic potion that will automatically allow IT departments to do more with less – but, says Warren Olivier, regional manager at Veeam Software, really making it work requires some changes in attitude, approach and...
Stratus introduces everRun Enterprise
Stratus Technology has announced the availability of everRun Enterprise, a next-generation software defined availability solution for downtime prevention. Designed to deliver mainframe-like reliability to virtualised workloads, everRun Enterprise keeps Windows and...
Data centres support cloud-based services
Data centres in South Africa are riding a wave of opportunity as the increased availability of bandwidth, proliferation of connected devices, and regulatory compliance requirements have caused explosive growth in data loads. In particular, the need for enterprises to...
Consumers’ sensitive info still vulnerable
Current electronic payment systems are, in most instances, inherently vulnerable to on-going cybercrime. This means that South African merchants may find themselves exposed to cyber theft if security measures are not improved. This is the opinion of Vaughan Alexander,...
SaaS-based business continuity in demand
Business continuity remains a hot button for all organisations, we just need to reflect on the recent unexpected flooding and load shedding to note that continuity problems strike when they are least expected. It is as a result of this that the provision of services...
Convergence is a must, not a nice-to-have
Local telecommunications consultancy CommsCloud says local companies stand to realise a lot more value from converging their voice and data networks into one, IP-enabled converged network than they actually realise. Next generation converged networks are designed to...
Orange, Orangeworks in trademark dispute
On 22 November 2013 the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) handed down a rare trade mark judgment. It’s marked as one that’s not worth reporting in the law reports. Which is a pity, because it is of considerable importance. The case pitted the international telecoms...
Polystar opens new office in Johannesburg
Polystar has announced the official opening of a new regional sales and support office in Johannesburg, South Africa, effective 1 April 2014. Following the current business growth and the increasing demand in the region, Polystar continues to invest in its market...
MAP grows SA tool, die and mould industry
For many years, the South African tool, die and mould making (TDM) Industry, represented by the Tool Making Association of South Africa (TASA), struggled to defend its market share with increased competition from low cost imports. However, after signing an agreement...
Econz rolls out apps for BlackBerry
Econz Wireless has announced the availability of its wireless workforce management applications for BlackBerry 7 and BlackBerry 10 smartphones in South Africa. The company’s solutions help businesses of all sizes to improve efficiency and boost profitability by using...
SQL Data Engineer – Gauteng Centurion
Our client, a powerhouse in the Finance, Investments & Insurances space is urgently seeking a proficient SQL Data Engineer to join their team in Gauteng. If this role is in your wheelhouse, check out the below requirements and feel free to apply! Candidate...
Junior Support Engineer – Gauteng Rosebank
Wear Multiple Hats in the Renewable Energy Sector as a Junior Support Engineer! Is this you?Are you a versatile problem-solver with a passion for renewable energy? Do you thrive in a role where you can tackle diverse challenges and make a meaningful impact? If you're...
Intermediate Software Developer (Office Based) – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Our client in the IT industry based in Port Elizabeth is currently looking to employ an Intermediate Developer. The purpose of the position:The purpose of this position is to develop solutions through the involvement in various aspects of the software development...
Developer – Internship Role (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Parvana Role: Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team. You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months. This role can...
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Senior Business Analyst – Banking at Datonomy Solutions
Essential:IIBA certificationFTI certificationBanking experienceSAFe certification and experienceAgile experience10+ years as a BAMust have at least 10 years' experience as a business analyst involved with assessing, mapping and optimizing business processes....
Agile Master (Senior) 0022 TT
Accountability: Have sufficient practical experience as Scrum / Agile Master in a variety of teams in order to coach Agile Feature Teams, Agile Masters and Product Owners with maturity and insight; Servant-leaders and professional to interact at all levels of the...
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