SAP embeds AI to help business stay agile
Kathy Gibson reports – Over the last few years, businesses around the world have faced one disruption after the other. “This why we say that businesses unusual is the new business as usual,” says Hans-Peter Fulle, chief business officer: EMEA at SAP. “And that is why...
It’s official: we’re addicted to our smartphones
According to a new Consumer Smartphone Usage survey by Adoozy, we're so attached to our smartphones- and what they give us in our daily lives - that we can't go more than one hour without them. Made up of predominantly young South Africans (ages 18 - 35 years), nearly...
More destructive attacks strike at everything
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,...
Ransomware attackers don’t take holidays
There seems to be a disconnect between perceived threats and preparedness, which results in longer incident response and recovery cycles. This is one of the conclusions from "Organisations at Risk: Ransomware Attackers Don't Take Holidays", a Cybereason study of more...
The changing cyberthreat landscape in SA
While the number of attacks from online resources (known as web threats) blocked by Kaspersky in South Africa for the second quarter of 2021 decreased to 15,4-million from the 17,3-million detected in the first quarter of the year, the number of unique malicious URLs...
Supply chain cyber-attacks on the rise
In the last six months, an organisation in South Africa was attacked on average 1 737 times per week. This is more than double the global average (819) of attacks per organisation per week, according to Check Point Threat Intelligence Report. Supply chain...
These are the online frauds common in SA
November 14 to 20 is International Fraud Awareness Week. Online fraud is a growing threat that is facing South African businesses and consumers. The increase in online fraud means that more organisations and individuals are exposed to cybercrime. In response to this,...
The real cost of Black Friday for SA
This year, Black Friday will fall on 26 November and, as has been the trend for the last few years, many retailers have already started offering discounts on goods since the beginning of the month. Last year (2020), many South Africans took to social media to lament...
Complex environments a top security challenge in META
The cost of securing increasingly complex environments was ranked second in the top challenges IT leaders in META say their businesses are facing in 2021. With digitalisation, remote work and cloud usage growth, this complexity may impact organisations' visibility of...
Number of malicious shopping websites surges
Check Point Research (CPR) reports a record-breaking amount of malicious websites related to online shopping in the run-up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The pandemic has resulted in a clear change in habits, and shopping is no different, with most people moving to...
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Keeping home WiFi networks secure
There is more than one type of burglary that can affect a home. The one we are most used to usually involves kicking in the door; the less familiar one involves compromising a computer. And if the intruder in this scenario has compromised a wireless network, users...
Non-repudiation: the new security buzzword
Most fraud is committed by a company’s employees - the old cliché “It must have been an inside job” is right on the mark. Non-repudiation is the buzzword for security systems that discourage such practices and, if a fraud is committed, that enable companies to...
One in a million milestone for Stordoc
Stordoc, a secure electronic FICA & document management solution, recently achieved a milestone after the 1-millionth document was uploaded at the Tygervalley branch of Symington and De Kock Attorneys in relation to a home loan. It was uploaded by Hesna Gerber and...
2014 the year for growth for SMEs
If predictions by industry analysts prove accurate, 2014 is set to be a bumper year for the small-to-medium sized enterprise. Executive management at Network Alliance say the growing relevance of the cloud, along with the increasing need for security and connectivity...
Rdio, Shazam extend music discovery to SA
Digital music service Rdio and media engagement company Shazam have announced an international expansion of their music discovery partnership to include South Africa. South African users of the Free and Encore version of the Shazam App for iOS and Android are now able...
Uniross a sustainability winner
Uniross, the rechargeable battery manufacturer endorsed by the WWF, is one of only nine suppliers to have scored in the range of 74% to 94,44% in a Massmart/Walmart environmental survey. A total of 500 Massmart suppliers were invited to complete the survey and in...
EMC announces SA channel winners
EMC Southern Africa has announced the local winners of the annual EMC Business Partner Update held at Montecasino in Johannesburg. Award winners were selected based on their relationship and commitment to EMC, as well as their ability to extend EMC’s reach into the...
Sage ERP X3 streamlines order and distribution management at GNLD
Golden Neo-Life Diamite International (GNLD), a global health and wellness company required an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system that could enable them it streamline its order and distribution management process. The company opted to implement Sage ERP X3, a...
Kaspersky stays in the Magic Quadrant
Kaspersky Lab has been named a “Leader” in the Gartner 2014 Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms for the third year in a row. The Gartner Magic Quadrant is an annual market research report based on complex analysis of the endpoint protection platforms of...
M2M comms touches all aspects of our lives
Machine-to-machine communication (M2M) and the Internet of Things (IoT) permeate all aspects of life and business these days, including in cars, parking spaces, conference rooms – even wrist watches and agricultural irrigation systems. Everything on earth is in the...
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
The role is responsible for analysing and interpreting data related to the organization's performance in order to inform strategic decision-making. The incumbent will work collaboratively with the Sales Director and other business stakeholders to ensure that there are...
Software Engineer (Snr) at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position. About our client: Headquartered in the USA, our client offers a great remote work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at...
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
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) – Gauteng Midrand
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 – Gauteng Midrand
The role is responsible for analysing and interpreting data related to the organization's performance in order to inform strategic decision-making. The incumbent will work collaboratively with the Sales Director and other business stakeholders to ensure that there are...
Software Engineer (Snr) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
This is a remote position. About our client: Headquartered in the USA, our client offers a great remote work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at...
Developer – Internship Role (JHB) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
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...
Cloud Solution Architect
Join Africa's leading banking institution at the forefront of digital transformation as a Cloud Solution Architect. Based in the vibrant business district of Sandton, this role offers the perfect blend of innovation and tradition, with a hybrid working model that...
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