2024: Into the cyber abyss …
Cybercrime activities surged in the first half of the year, with Check Point Research (CPR) reporting an 8% increase in global weekly cyberattacks in the second quarter - the highest volume in two years. Familiar threats such as ransomware and hacktivism have evolved,...
How the threat landscape evolved in 2023
Kaspersky’s experts have revealed the profound influence of AI on the 2023 cybersecurity landscape in their latest report. Adopting a multifaceted approach, the analysis explores the implications of AI, focusing on its use by defenders and regulators - and separately...
45m small cells will enable 5G potential
5G is poised to vastly improve network experiences for mobile consumers and make digitalisation possible for every industry. However, this vision will not be realised without small cell development. IDTechEx has released a market research and business intelligence...
Gaming monitor shipments up 116%
Gaming hardware orders and shipments set record highs in 2020 as people were forced to stay indoors and find alternative forms of entertainment. According to data presented by Safe Betting Sites USA, an estimated 18,4-million units of gaming monitors were shipped in...
Nigeria leads mobile app market growth for Africa
A booming African mobile app market is being propelled by a growing fintech space, a rise in "super apps" and the Covid-19 pandemic among other factors. AppsFlyer has launched a report with Google that analysed over 6 000 apps and 2-billion installs across South...
IT service providers under bottom-line pressure
For IT service providers, 2020 was one of the most challenging years for revenue growth. Their profitability fell as organisations resorted to cost optimisation amid the Covid-19 crisis. According to analysis by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, 50% of...
Telkom redirects customers to alternative channels
Telkom officially shut down all its stores in KwaZulu-Natal yesterday, in light of recent unrest and protests across the country that are especially concentrated in that province, and closed stores in some parts of the country. It has announced that, from13 July 2021,...
Tourism takes action on plastic waste, pollution
Tourism businesses and destinations are stepping up their commitment to sustainability. Aimed at reducing waste and pollution across the sector, the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative (GTPI) is welcoming 32 new signatories, with every global region represented behind...
Wireless technology isn’t just for connectivity anymore
The next generation of wireless is going to do far more than connect people and machines. Yes, 5G, Private 5G, and Wi-Fi 6 can augment existing enterprise networks and provide the necessary coverage, quality of service (QoS), and resiliency companies require. By...
Connectivity in SA: the numbers you need to know
Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, people have been even more reliant on their Internet connections to stay in touch, educated, entertained, and productive. Although the effects of the pandemic have been and continue to be devastating, we can only imagine what life...
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Protecting critical infrastructures
Critical infrastructure systems are the backbone for controlling and managing essential services for industries including oil and gas, utilities, healthcare and public sector, says Craig Hockley, regional director for South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa, McAfee. Any...
2014 mobile strategies for local retailers
Mobile marketing is near the top of everyone’s priority list right now, says wiGroup CEO Bevan Ducasse. But knowing you should be doing something is not the same as knowing what to do – and with the medium being so new, there are no clear best practice guidelines yet....
The downside of free WiFi
As the public and private sector strive to deliver Internet access to all, WiFi hotspots present a viable solution to the challenge of cost-effectively delivering access to the many. Free WiFi was recently rolled out in parts of Cape Town, for example, with free or...
African households to benefit from solar
Econet Solar International (ESI), a subsidiary of Econet Wireless International, has announced at AfricaCom that it plans to light-up at least 125 000 homes with its Home Power Stations (HPS) across the African continent in 2014. The device, designed to harness solar...
Yealink strengthens Far South Networks ties
Yealink has once again scored an impressive 100% pass mark in advanced interoperability tests (IOT) with innovative South African telecommunications equipment vendor, Far South Networks. Both companies, who share a very similar business philosophy, are now committed...
Microsoft Dynamics CRM support from Trillium
Master Data Management, Trillium Software’s partner in South Africa, has recently announced Trillium’s support and seamless integration with Microsoft Dynamics Content Resource Management (CRM) 2013. The support and integration with Microsoft Dynamics CRM enables...
Service management bridges IT, business
ICT solutions provider and service management specialists Quintica have noted increasing demand from customers to extend their ITSM projects and capabilities to include and cover business process management (BPM) and business service management (BSM) practices and...
Fujitsu removes data speed limits
At last week’s Fujitsu Forum, Fujitsu demonstrated technology that is destined to significantly reshape the data centre of the future both in functionality and design. By removing current speed limits to deliver data at the speed of light, performance bottlenecks are...
AdaptiveMobile, Conor Technologies partner
AdaptiveMobile, the world leader in mobile security, today announces that it has signed a reseller partner agreement with implementation and consultancy practise Conor Technologies. The agreement will see Conor Technologies and AdaptiveMobile work on strategic...
Telkom Business gains Tier IV certification
Telkom Business has announced that it has once again received international recognition for its data centre operations, this time in the form of the Uptime Tier IV design certification. This is for the group’s Belville data centre in the Western Cape. “Not only are we...
SAP Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Financial Business Analyst (SAP-certified) - SAP P2P experience - MM, AP, etc. - Other SAP experience - e.g. FI, CO, AR, SD, etc. (pref)- Accounting background - Financial services experience (adv) Desired Skills: SAP Finance business analyst Accounting P2p Learn...
Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Unleash your IT potential! An exciting Senior Java Developer role available with a leading automotive disruptor in Midrand and Menlyn awaits. Seize the opportunity to shape the future of technology in the automotive space. Requirements: IT Degree / Diploma...
Cloud Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg North
6 Month contract role with IT consulting firm with an itnernational client base and footprint.Job Title: Cloud EngineerWe are seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer to play a pivotal role in our cloud infrastructure development and management. If you have expertise in...
Test Analyst
We are currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Test Analyst to join our team. The Test Analyst will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through comprehensive testing and analysis.The purpose of the role:Is to...
IT Asset and Configuration Manager
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented IT Asset and Configuration Manager to join our team. As the IT Asset and Configuration Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the lifecycle management of IT assets and configurations, ensuring compliance,...
Software Developer
Develop and maintain innovative solutions to meet business and integration requirements. Develop innovative solutions.Provide technical support to in house developed applications and integration processes. Understand and implement the organisation software development...
Data Centre Engineer
Data Centre Support Engineer - Taking the cloud phenomenon to another level! We are looking for a confident go getter individual who has an urgent sense of delivery looking for exposure to a variety of VMWare hosts with Windows servers! The Company: one of a few...
Senior Systems Developer
Join the digital revolution! Our client is looking for Senior Fullstack JavaScript Developer for a dynamic role in Midrand and Menlyn. Be part of an automotive innovator making waves in the IT space. If you're passionate about technology and ready for a challenge....
System Support
Load all new installs and ensure that they are registered on the respective systems.Ensure events are correctly set up and functioning as per the Needs Analysis Document.Ensure that all swap out units are registered to the correct client and operational.Allocate all...
Test Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
We are currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Test Analyst to join our team. The Test Analyst will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through comprehensive testing and analysis.The purpose of the role:Is to...
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