Trusted relationships a key vector in prolonged cyberattacks
In 2023, more than one in five cyberattacks persisted for over a month - with trusted relationships emerging as one of the main attack vectors in these prolonged cases, according to the annual Kaspersky Incident Response 2023 report. The report draws on the results of...
Hypertension: The silent killer that can be beaten
As any IT exec will know, high blood pressure levels at certain times are an occupational hazard - so World Hypertension Day tomorrow (17 May) is the perfect time to remind ourselves of the importance of monitoring and managing our blood pressure. Hypertension, or...
Record quarter for AMD computer and graphics segment
AMD is a household name among gamers. It benefitted from the boost in engagement the gaming industry experienced in 2020, and which has clearly carried over the momentum into 2021. According to data presented by Wette.de, in Q3 2021, AMD recorded its largest ever...
Smart gas meter penetration hits 33% in Europe
According to a new report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the installed base of smart gas meters in Europe amounted to 39-million units in 2020, equal to a penetration rate of 33%. The installed base will continue to grow at a compound annual growth rate of...
Pandemic highlights the threat of interconnected risks
With ransomware attacks filling the headlines and the Covid-19 pandemic pushing organisations to embrace remote working and online business models, cyber security has become a top-of-mind concern for many business leaders. It should come as no surprise, then, that...
SA in need of a growth mandate
While the pandemic may not be over, the major economies are shifting their mindset and focusing increasingly on the potential risks and rewards of a more sustainable long-term recovery and route to sustainable growth. This is one of the trends spotted by chief...
CFO 4.0 instrumental in building the factory of the future
The manufacturing chief financial officer (CFO) will play a critical strategic, innovative and financial role in the business moving forward. A Syspro study into the CFO 4.0, which was conducted in July to September 2021, assessed the sentiment amongst senior level...
Connectivity issues disrupt IoT rollouts
Despite the accelerating speed of Internet of Things (IoT) adoption over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, poor or unreliable connectivity is a key barrier limiting the success of IoT projects for most organisations. According to Inmarsat research, "Industrial IoT...
Future cyberattacks will be more disruptive
Cyber adversaries are evolving and expanding their attack methods to target new areas for exploit spanning the entire attack surface especially as work-from-anywhere continues. They are looking to maximise opportunity from the 5G-enabled edge, to the core network,...
Is Black Friday still relevant after repo rate hikes?
There has been some debate around whether Black Friday is relevant in South Africa, especially given the consumer's stretched budget in 2021 - which was put under further pressure last week as the repo rate rose to 25 basis points. However, a consumer survey carried...
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Manage fraud with employee verification
According to PWC’s biennial Global Economic Crime Survey (2011), economic crime continues to rise, growing by 13% since the 2009 survey. Fifty-six percent of respondents said that employees were responsible for the most serious fraud, and asset misappropriation...
Three layers of security key for business
Businesses today need to focus equally on physical, personnel and cyber security in order to mitigate risk in the face of growing criminal focus on enterprise data, says UK-based security expert Chris Phillips.All businesses should take a holistic approach to...
2014 will not be the year of VDI
The time has come to say goodbye to a much loved annual event: declaring the coming year as the “year of VDI”, says Michael Church, enterprise manager, Citrix, South Africa. There is no doubt that VDI (virtual desktop infrastructure) deployments will continue to grow,...
How to choose bandwidth
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Analytics brings you closer to customers
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NSE enhances Trade Alert notifications
Investors in the Nigerian Capital Market are in for good times as The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has commenced the reduction of the cost of its Trade Alert service by about Naira 1,24-billion from March 2014 via the scrapping of the current charge of 0,06% of every...
BT launches new voice solution
BT has announced it is launching BT One Voice Radianz, a new service that unifies voice, mobile and data services and delivers them to members of the BT Radianz Cloud, the world’s largest secure networked community for the financial services industry. While BT has...
Westcon-Comztek offers Linksys products
With Linksys’ announcement that the company is once again entering the business market, Westcon-Comztek partners will have immediate access to its recently unveiled WiFi Access Points, switches, VPN routers and IP surveillance products. Partners and resellers will,...
Infor announces equipment industry solution
Infor, a leading provider of business application software serving more than 70 000 customers, has announced the availability of Infor M3 13.2 for the Equipment industry, an updated enterprise resource planning (ERP) application that works to streamline equipment...
DCC offers Huawei LTE routers, modems
Distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) is gearing up for LTE with Huawei’s range of LTE routers and modems, offering up to 150Mbps download speeds and delivering fast wireless Internet to consumers and business. Models available include the E3276, the E5776 and...
SAP Authorizations Specialist (Advanced) 0047 TT – Gauteng Pretoria
Build Roles changes / New Roles, Single and CompositeConduct unit tests, Integration tests and System Integration Security testsGolive preparation and post Golive supportIncident Management prompt resolution of security and authorization related issuesApplications...
Senior Java Software Engineer – Remote Remote
Our client is awesome. And they are on the hunt for hot Java Stack Engineering skills!Based in Melrose Arch, you will be part of a team of top notch professionals who are team orientated and collaborative in their approach. Flexibility is offered, but team culture and...
Senior Python Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
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Senior IT Service Delivery Manager at Rand Mutual Assurance – Gauteng Parktown
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Description We are looking for a talented and versatile, can-do-it-all Mobile Application Developer to join our team. You will be responsible for building, co-ordinating and managing many mobile applications. We are looking for someone with the ability to...
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About our client:Join a thriving community of individuals transforming lives through direct selling. Since 1998, people have been changing their lives with our client, taking ownership of career opportunities provided, empowering them to earn a sustainable income and...
Strategic Business Analyst
Our client is a frontrunner in the FMCG industry, renowned for their exceptional products and commitment to innovation. As a global leader, they are seeking a Strategic Business Analyst to join their dynamic finance team and contribute to their legacy of excellence....
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Our client, a leading IT Consulting Company, is seeking an experienced Odoo developer to join their team. As an Odoo developer, you will be responsible for developing and customizing Odoo modules to meet the needs of our business. Additionally, you will be responsible...
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