April sees significant malware shifts for Africa
Cybersecurity threats loom large in Africa, with a Normalized Risk Index of 95.4, Zimbabwe leads the pack - ranking second as the most attacked country globally, followed closely by Ethiopia at 92.6 (third) and Kenya at 69.4 (10th). These rankings, from Check Point...
SA banks look to consortiums for help with APP fraud
Financial fraud resulting from social engineering scams, remains one of the biggest concerns for South African banks, with authorised push payment (APP) fraud and vishing topping the list of threats keeping fraud professionals up at night. As banking leaders look to...
In-vehicle payment transaction volumes to exceed 4,7bn by 2026
A new study from Juniper Research has found the global transaction volume of in-vehicle payments will exceed 4,7-billion by 2026, up from just 87-million in 2021. In-vehicle payments are those where payments are made via vehicle systems, without requiring use of a...
Ransomware, long-term economic effects from Covid-19 top issues for auditors
Ransomware and the long-term effects of Covid-19 on markets and organisations are key items to cover in 2022 audit plans, according to Gartner. The Gartner 2022 Audit Plan Hot Spots report also identified evolving societal expectations for enterprises, such as...
With technology core to the business, CIO influence grows
CIOs' influence on business strategy and operations is growing as technology pervades enterprises, according to a new IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) study. When asked which other C-Suite members will be most critical over the next few years, CEOs surveyed...
This is what the future of intelligence looks like
Results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Future of Intelligence survey reveal a significant positive correlation between enterprise intelligence and better business outcomes. By investing in enterprise intelligence, organizations can achieve first-order...
Cloud will be the centrepiece of new digital experiences
The ongoing pandemic and the surge in digital services are making cloud the centrepiece of new digital experiences. "There is no business strategy without a cloud strategy," says Milind Govekar, distinguished vice-president at Gartner. "The adoption and interest in...
CSPs setting the pace in 5G twice as likely to grow revenue
5G pacesetters - the frontrunning communications service providers (CSPs) currently driving the global demand for consumer 5G - are three times more likely to retain customers and almost twice as likely to grow average revenue per user (ARPU) and mobile services...
Godongwana’s plans for the R128bn revenue bonanza
In his first major budget address since being appointed in August 2021, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered his Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) to Parliament yesterday (11 November). Lullu Krugel, chief economist at PwC Strategy& South Africa,...
Sky-high IPv4 prices pose security threats
The price of individual IPv4 addresses peaked at $32 in the first quarter of 2021 as the supply for IP resources failed to meet demand. Vincentas Grinius, CEO of IPXO, says that increased cybercriminal activity is a probable consequence of this price surge, as selling...
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Xerox to showcase new wide format printer
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Accsys runs interactive T&A forums
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Verbatim Secure ‘n’ Go from DCC
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Fortinet highly rated by AV-Comparatives
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The finance sector banks on AIS
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Developer – Java (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Parvana Role: Our client develops exciting software using modern tools, techniques and methodologies. Responsibilities: Build and support applications in a technically exciting and challenging industry. Design, develop, test, document and support applications written...
Senior Software Developer (Office Based)
Our client in the IT industry based in Port Elizabeth is currently looking to employ a Senior Software Developer. Main purpose of the position:The purpose of this position is to develop solutions by guiding development of program specifications, overseeing testing...
SAP Specialist (CML HANA MIS)
PURPOSEImplement, maintain and enhance the configuration of the SAP CML moduleProvide first- and second-line support to the SAP CML end usersProvide system information in report format of the company's Credit portfolioQUALIFICATIONS Minimum Requirements A Bachelor's...
Business Intelligence Analyst at DAV
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Software Engineer (Snr) at Parvana Recruitment
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Developer – Internship Role (JHB) at Parvana Recruitment
Parvana Role: Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team. You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months. This role can...
Senior Software Developer (Office Based) – Eastern Cape Gqebera
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SAP Specialist (CML HANA MIS) – Gauteng Midrand
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Business Intelligence Analyst at DAV – Gauteng Midrand
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