Three new stealers in the cybersecurity spotlight
In the ongoing battle against cyberthreats, Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered three new stealers: Acrid; ScarletStealer; and an evolved form of Sys01. Discovered in December last year, Acrid emerges as a fresh addition to the stealer...
Decoupling of supply chains from China nigh impossible
The era of easy, frictionless supply chains is over, according to GlobalData, which says that in a post-pandemic world companies have had to adopt a just-in-case strategy for their supply chains - where hoarding inventory offers a safety net for unforeseen supply...
TB deaths among people living with HIV increases
On World AIDS Day (1 December) the Stop TB Partnership notes TB deaths among people living with HIV increased for the first time since 2010, with 214 000 deaths in 2020. With TB services dramatically underfunded, experts warn we can expect to see a further increase in...
Hybrid working drives productivity up, but trust is still a challenge
New research from PwC shows that, as many companies have boosted workforce productivity and performance during the pandemic, cultural and leadership speedbumps have arisen that are inhibiting the creation of robust workforce strategies. The survey draws upon the views...
One in four business cannot reduce environmental impact
New research from Ricoh Europe reveals that one in four business leaders believe their organisation cannot reduce environmental impact - and Ricoh South Africa sees these trends mirrored across southern Africa. Research conducted by Opinion Matters polled 1 500...
Mobile data traffic increased 300-fold in 10 years
There has been an almost 300-fold increase in mobile data traffic since 2011, according to a special 10-year edition of Ericsson Mobility Report. The premise that 5G will become the fastest deployed mobile generation to date has been enhanced with an updated estimate...
SA’s C-suite execs says one-vendor approach to cloud is dead
There has been a drastic shift in business needs, according to a global IBM study on cloud transformation that surveyed almost 7 200 C-suite executives across 28 industries in 47 countries - including almost 180 executives in South Africa. The study, conducted by IBM...
Black Friday saw record online sales
Payment gateway Peach Payments saw an increase of more that 103% in online shopping payment volume on Black Friday, compared to last year. Over the Black Friday to Cyber Monday period, Peach Payments processed over R250-million. Rahul Jain, co-founder and CEO of Peach...
Black Friday 2021: contactless payments doubled
According to data released by Standard Bank, utilisation of contactless card payments increased by more than 100% compared to 2020. "It's great to see that our customers have embraced innovation and have adopted contactless payments to transact seamlessly. This...
Risk management institute backs vaccine task team
The Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) says a renewed call by President Ramaphosa to accelerate the administration of coronavirus vaccines and the establishment of a task team to look at mandatory vaccinations is to be welcomed and should be supported...
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Digital signage is an affordable alternative
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McMethod.net improves business operations
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Mentoring can retain talent
Talented and engaged employees are a valuable asset to any company, yet as many employers will tell you, good employees are hard to find - and keep. Most likely that’s because talent goes where talent can prosper, seeking escape from what holds it back. "Nurturing...
RSA grows managed security services
RSA has announced a new program designed to enable a new generation of managed security services, leveraging intelligence-driven security solutions such as RSA Security Analytics, to help enterprises better detect and mitigate advanced threats. RSA also announced it...
XDSL revamps its Diginet, MPLS VPN products
XDSL has revamped its Diginet and MPLS VPN products and pricing. XDSL’s pricing, still some of the best in the sector, is accompanied by a clear service level agreement (SLA) matrix which customers can select from. It’s a model that will meet the needs of all market...
Be prepared for the Internet of Things
ICT analysts have emphasised how 2014 will see the execution of data management strategies, including analytics, volume control and application, says Bennie Strydom, chief sales officer at Integr8. The prediction is that businesses will aggressively begin to extract...
Hisense releases 4G smartphone at MWC
At the kick-off of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on 24 February, Hisense officially released the long-awaited 6.8-inch 4G smartphone, which received much attention when it was previewed at CES 2014. Named as MAXE X1, this 4G smartphone is the only smartphone to...
Mobility influences BYOD policies
In a recent CIO survey conducted in Middle East, India and Africa, when asked what will be the "next big thing" that will impact the role of the CIO the resounding answer was mobility, says Sanjay Ejantkar, senior manager Product Marketing, Epicor Software...
CCTV can boost restaurant industry
Owners and managers of restaurant chains, especially franchises, face many challenges including monitoring the many branches. This is time consuming and requires much travel. Furthermore, ensuring productivity of staff is in line with the establishment’s standards,...
Fortinet upgrades NGFW with authentication
Fortinet – a world leader in high-performance network security – announced a significant update to the company’s FortiOS network security operating system, along with new releases for integrated reporting, advanced threat protection (APT) and strong authentication....
Developer – C# (Junior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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Automation Test Analyst (SAP) – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Automation Test Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be...
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Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a .Net Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be doing: We...
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iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities. We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Server Engineer to join our team in Pretoria. As a Senior Server Engineer you'll play a critical role in ensuring the stability, security, and performance of the...
.Net Developer – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a .Net Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be doing: We...
Project Manager (Electrical Construction) – Gauteng Germiston
Our client, a leading cable manufacturer in Southern Africa, specializing in electrical cables for power transmission, distribution, and generation, is seeking a dynamic Project Manager with extensive experience in Electrical Construction. The successful candidate...
Senior Server Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria
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Cape Town - Southern Suburbs - Full Stack Web Developer (Python Django)This exciting, new vacancy has been created within our client's IT Development team. In this role you will be responsible for the development of web applications, using Django Web Framework. The...
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