Chinese espionage campaign uncovered
Sophos has released a report, "Operation Crimson Palace: Threat Hunting Unveils Multiple Clusters of Chinese State-Sponsored Activity Targeting Southeast Asia", which details a highly sophisticated, nearly two-year long espionage campaign against a high-level...
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...
Non-geographic number porting is (finally) a go
It is a regulation that has been 16 years in the making, and hampered by legal action from mobile operator Cell C, who took exception to elements of the regulation. By Greg de Chasteauneuf, chief technology officer at Saicom However, in early 2021, the legal action...
CMPs simplify logistics, localise connectivity
Recent developments in the domains of network virtualisation, SIM technology and LPWA networking are currently driving a shift in the market for IoT connectivity management platforms (CMPs) towards a greater diversity of IoT connectivity management services. This is...
Minister seeks engagement on Telkom’s ITA challenge
The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has noted the new court application by Telkom to set aside the Invitation To Apply (ITA) for IMT Spectrum issued by ICASA on 10 December 2021. She points out that this development happens...
IoDSA supports State Capture Report recommendations for directors
Conclusions and recommendations made in the first part of the state capture inquiry report align closely to a letter sent by the Institute of Directors South Africa (IoDSA) to the Zondo Commission in September 2021. The letter included recommendations on director...
Few would miss Internet trolls in 2022
Internet trolls are top of the list of things that people would like to see gone from the Internet in 2022. NordVPN asked people what they would like to delete from the internet forever and not bring into the new year. More than a third of them (32%) answered that...
New malicious files climb to 380k a day in 2021
In 2021, Kaspersky’s detection systems discovered 380 000 malicious files per day, indicating a 5,7% increase compared to 2020. This growth correlates with the continuous rise in the number of devices used worldwide, among other factors, and is one of the trends found...
Intel engineers fastest mobile processor
Intel has announced the 12th Gen Intel Core family of mobile processors led by the launch of new H-series mobile processors featuring the flagship Intel Core i9-12900HK – the fastest mobile processor ever and the world’s best mobile gaming platform – built on the...
Qualcomm expands portfolio to accelerate mobile computing
Qualcomm Technologies has expanded the portfolio of solutions for Always On, Always Connected PCs with the introduction of the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 compute platform, designed to deliver the performance and exceptional experiences users deserve in premium ultra-slim...
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BT, Microsoft partner on Azure connectivity
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DynaTech on the acquisition trail
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Banks can reduce fraud with LBS
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IS wins best ISP award in Mozambique
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Attix5 strengthens IT across UK schools
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IT automation to fast track business growth
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EMC redefines data protection
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Qlikview offers realtime access to data
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The future of government service delivery
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Enhanced ecosystem for Galaxy S5
The Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone comes complete with an enhanced ecosystem of benefits to further improve the consumers’ mobile communication experience. Craige Fleischer, director of Mobile Communications at Samsung Electronics SA, says the new device comes packed...
Senior Manager IT – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
As Programme Manager and coach for the Agile Release Train (AGT), the main purpose of this role is to ensure overall alignment and effective delivery of the Programme Increment Planning (PI) objectives to ensure the successful delivery of Epics/Features/MVP in line...
Senior SQL DBA (LW)
Support end user on SQL Database used in the company environment.Support data analysis and troubleshooting for issues raised from the applications.Operating SQL database platform and will actively troubleshoot any issues impacting the environments as well as analyze...
Lead Software Developer
Lead Software Developer - Use your brilliant talents to make magical software! The Company:Recruiting a dynamic Lead Software Developer responsible for Digital growth business solutions to join the team. Helping future-proof your business through automation and...
AWS Cloud Developer (Advanced) 1511 TT
Managing projects / processes as a DevOps EngineerManagement of Data driven application/s through IaaSAbility to develop within a specific sought-after programming language (Python as focus)Strong working knowledge with software development tools, techniques and...
Software Engineer – Conversational AI (LM)
If you are a passionate about architecture, enjoy development, willing to take a lead role, sharing knowledge and giving guidance, are thrilled about latest technology, full of energy and ambition, hands-on and not afraid of making your hands dirty, this is the right...
Senior SQL DBA (LW) – Gauteng Pretoria
Support end user on SQL Database used in the company environment.Support data analysis and troubleshooting for issues raised from the applications.Operating SQL database platform and will actively troubleshoot any issues impacting the environments as well as analyze...
Lead Software Developer – Gauteng Petervale
Lead Software Developer - Use your brilliant talents to make magical software! The Company:Recruiting a dynamic Lead Software Developer responsible for Digital growth business solutions to join the team. Helping future-proof your business through automation and...
AWS Cloud Developer (Advanced) 1511 TT – Gauteng Pretoria
Managing projects / processes as a DevOps EngineerManagement of Data driven application/s through IaaSAbility to develop within a specific sought-after programming language (Python as focus)Strong working knowledge with software development tools, techniques and...
Software Engineer – Conversational AI (LM) – Gauteng Pretoria
If you are a passionate about architecture, enjoy development, willing to take a lead role, sharing knowledge and giving guidance, are thrilled about latest technology, full of energy and ambition, hands-on and not afraid of making your hands dirty, this is the right...
SharePoint and Power Apps Developer/Administrator at NetOps Africa
Job Overview: As a SharePoint and Power Apps Developer/Administrator, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining SharePoint sites and solutions, as well as creating and customising Power Apps to meet business requirements. You will work closely...
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