Unchecked cyberattacks a growing threat to the fragile global economy
The Adoption of connected devices during the pandemic led to a dramatic increase in cyberattacks. And, according to a new report launched at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023, if left unchecked, the cost of cyberattacks will continue to rise, threatening a...
Critical infrastructure blackouts, cyber are top threats in SA
Cyber incidents and business interruption rank as the biggest company concerns for the second year in succession, both garnering 34% of all responses in the Allianz Risk Barometer 2023. However, macroeconomic developments such as inflation, financial market volatility...
Cloud drives customer service in the digital world
Kathy Gibson reports - The trend to digital has accelerated over the last few months, and companies are under tremendous pressure to quickly change the way they do business. This trend will continue over the next months, says Petra Jenner, GM and senior...
Dating site security flaws fixed
Security flaws on OkCupid's web site would allow hackers to access and steal the private data of that dating site's users, and send messages from their accounts without users' knowledge. Check Point Research has identified and helped to mitigate security flaws on the...
The collaboration foundation: today’s complications lead to businesses of the future
Businesses that have engaged with their employees on work from home needs are making strides towards a sustainable distributed workforce that’s capable of thriving in the future. There are lessons that businesses can learn from the chaos that 2020 has brought –...
Solid-state batteries will create a $6bn market in 2030
Even with the influence of Covid-19, the potential market for solid-state batteries is expected to grow to over $6-billion by 2030. This is according to IDTechEx's report "Solid-State and Polymer Batteries 2020-2030: Technology, Patents, Forecasts, Players". With the...
Huawei to offer its PCs in SA
Huawei is gearing up to enter the South African PC market. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), the surge in remote working, coupled with consumers' needs for their PCs to meet both home and work demands, contributed to an increase of 7% year-on-year...
CUT goes live with Microsoft’s AI programme
The Central University of Technology (CUT) in the Free State has introduced Microsoft's Artificial Intelligence programme (AI) to address the demand in the province, and South Africa in general. "The university programme provides organisations the opportunity to bring...
Lazarus branches out into ransomware
Incident analysis by Kaspersky of two cases in Europe and Asia has uncovered that VHD ransomware - first discussed in public earlier this year - is owned and operated by Lazarus, a prominent North-Korean APT group. The move by Lazarus, to create and distribute...
SA urged to support small businesses
South Africa has hundreds of thousands of small businesses - but there's nothing small about the impact these small businesses have on our country's economy. Small businesses need the nation to mobilise behind them more than ever before. That's the word from Mike...
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Mimecast achieves ISO 27001 certification
Mimecast, the leading provider of cloud-based e-mail archiving, continuity and security for Microsoft Exchange and Office 365, has announced that it has attained the ISO/IEC 27001 security certification for the South African market. The ISO 27001:2005 Information...
Comztek expands into Port Elizabeth
Value-added distributor of communications and technology products, Comztek, has announced that it has officially formed a local presence in the Port Elizabeth area. With the news, resellers will now have access to the full length and breadth of Comztek’s products and...
Integr8 achieves Cisco certification
Integr8, part of Africa’s largest publicly traded ICT management and managed services company, has announced that it has achieved Select Certification from Cisco. The Select Certification recognises Cisco resale channel partners that focus on meeting the technology...
TruTeq distributes fixed wireless phone
TruTeq Devices, which focusses on providing wireless connectivity solutions to all market sectors, has signed an exclusive distribution agreement that will see it introduce South Africa’s first fixed wireless telephone with built-in 3G capability – and built-in WiFi...
Managing an electronic payment system
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Free Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac on Facebook
Sophos has announced that the free Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition is now available on Facebook’s Antivirus Marketplace in English, French, German, Japanese and Spanish. The international Antivirus Marketplace connects individuals with free versions of IT...
Fujitsu, Oracle announce M10 servers
Continuing their more than 20-year partnership and leadership in mission-critical computing, Fujitsu and Oracle today announced the worldwide availability of Fujitsu M10 servers, based on the 16-core SPARC64 X processor. Fujitsu M10 servers deliver mainframe class...
HP solution improves enterprise mobility
HP Enterprise Services has announced a cloud-based management solution that delivers secure anytime, anywhere access to applications and data from any mobile device. HP Enterprise Cloud Services – Mobility meets the demands of balancing the responsibilities and...
Video synopsis versus video analysis
CCTV cameras and surveillance have become an essential element of modern security solutions, as they deliver the ability to monitor areas of operation, provide evidence in case of an incident, and often simply act as a deterrent to those with malicious intent, says...
Marval introduces new Web application
Marval South Africa, a leading local provider of innovative, holistic solutions that support IT governance, risk management and service management, has recently introduced its high-speed MSM Universal Mobile App to ensure great customer service while on the move. The...
Manual Tester ( IOT Team )
Calling all Manual Testers with 3 years and API and Mobile testing experience !Manual tester, with testing on mobile applications ! Must haves: ISTQBC#IT Qualification3 years in a Software and web application testing environment What you will be doing: This is a...
Junior Developer
Leading organisation within the "financial services and wealth management industry" requires a Junior Developer with 2 - 3 years relevant experience. This position is based in Sandton.Matric is essential Related programming Certificates / Diplomas / Qualifications...
Team Lead Front End Developer
Does your passion lie in leading a team? Our client in the Insurance Industry is currently seeking to employ a Team Lead Front End Developer with minimum 5 years of full time Software Development Experience.DutiesProviding architectural and design guidance to the...
Scrum Master
Our client has a position available for a Scrum Master at their Johannesburg and Cape Town Offices. The Scrum Master's primary responsibility is managing the self-organizing, self-managing team achieve its goals. Scrum Masters do this by facilitating, teaching and...
Systems Business Analyst – Retail
Our Cape Town based is looking for Systems Business Analyst for a hybrid role in the Northern Suburbs.Our client looking for an individual who: Displays knowledge of waterfall and Agile working methodologies and principles.Thorough understanding of implementing and...
Senior C# Back End Developer (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A Centurion company at the forefront of Intelligent Process Automation (IPA), Digitization and Virtual agents seeks the coding expertise of a Senior C# Back End Developer to develop, maintain and support a backend system. The successful candidate must...
Manual Tester ( IOT Team ) – Gauteng
Calling all Manual Testers with 3 years and API and Mobile testing experience !Manual tester, with testing on mobile applications ! Must haves: ISTQBC#IT Qualification3 years in a Software and web application testing environment What you will be doing: This is a...
Junior Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg North
Leading organisation within the "financial services and wealth management industry" requires a Junior Developer with 2 - 3 years relevant experience. This position is based in Sandton.Matric is essential Related programming Certificates / Diplomas / Qualifications...
Team Lead Front End Developer – Gauteng Centurion
Does your passion lie in leading a team? Our client in the Insurance Industry is currently seeking to employ a Team Lead Front End Developer with minimum 5 years of full time Software Development Experience.DutiesProviding architectural and design guidance to the...
Scrum Master – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client has a position available for a Scrum Master at their Johannesburg and Cape Town Offices. The Scrum Master's primary responsibility is managing the self-organizing, self-managing team achieve its goals. Scrum Masters do this by facilitating, teaching and...
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