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...
Confidence rises as consumers embrace e-commerce, contactless payments
More than 18 months since the onset of Covid-19, consumers have changed their attitudes to e-commerce significantly. This is one of the findings from a Visa study that tracks the impact of the pandemic on consumer attitudes and spending across Central and Eastern...
The 5G spectrum conundrum: are we future ready?
There is a dire need to ensure that 5G spectrum policies include effective spectrum allocation and management strategies. This is key to ensuring that the evolution from 3G and 4G networks to 5G networks and capabilities is seamless, viable for ecosystem players, and...
This is the future of intelligence …
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...
Employees feel working environment isn’t fair
Just 18% of employees said they work in a high fairness environment and have an employee experience that is characterised as fair. And, according to Gartner, human resources (HR) leaders feel largely the same - only 22% would characterise their workplace as having a...
Sophisticated DDoS attacks on the rise
When compared to Q3 2020, the total number of distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks increased by nearly 24%, while the total number of smart attacks (advanced DDoS attacks that are often targeted) increased by 31% when compared to the same period last year....
New carbon registry targets southern Africa’s SMMEs
For the first time, southern Africa will have a green toolbox to offer small firms extra rewards for cutting pollution. The initiative - which forms part of a move to establish the region's first Carbon Register - was showcased to delegates at the COP26 climate summit...
Pandemic has driven up the danger from cyber threats
There is a pressing need for organisations to prioritise and strengthen their cybersecurity architecture, according to a new report from McAfee Enterprise and FireEye. The findings of the report, Cybercrime in a Pandemic World: The Impact of Covid-19, indicate that...
Telkom Group delivers strong earnings growth
Telkom SA has shown earnings growth for the six months ending 30 September 2021. In a period marred by civil unrest, global semiconductor shortage and a third wave of Covid-19, Telkom sustained revenue and delivered EBITDA growth of 1,2%. Telkom Group CEO Sipho Maseko...
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Zando turns two
Zando.co.za, South Africa’s leading e-commerce fashion destination, is celebrating its second birthday this week and wants to say thank you to their customers for their loyalty and enthusiasm. Zando has revealed the numbers behind its success story: in 2013, Zando...
Quartile Capital protects critical data
Established in 2008, Quartile Capital is a Johannesburg-based boutique financial services company. It is 100% black-owned and has a Level One BBBEE Contributor rating by Empowerdex. Quartile Capital provides Corporate Finance, Treasury, Consulting and Investments...
Customer service in 2014
Ask people about the state of customer service, and there is a good chance that they will be able to tell you about at least five stories of terrible experiences – and not many positive ones, says Aki Kalliatakis – Leadership LaunchPad. In a recent survey of more than...
When adware becomes madware
As annoying as mobile malware is, it is far from the only security problem plaguing smartphone users across the globe. A threat that is starting to take centre stage, is "madware" – a new variety of mobile adware, which covers aggressive mobile advertising techniques,...
AWM360 offers new access control solution
For businesses seeking to invest in the most up-to-date, multi-functional and flexible time recording terminal infrastructure, AWM360 has available a high-tech solution, the B-web 96 00, manufactured by its global partner Kaba AG Switzerland. Kaba AG is a leading...
High-performance network security
Check Point Software Technologies has announced the launch of its new Security Gateway Module (SGM) 260 for the 61000 Security System. Developed to bring security with scalable performance to data centres, telecommunications and cloud service providers – the 61000 is...
AdaptIT, Motio boost Cognos efficiencies
Adapt IT has formed a strategic partnership with Motio that will provide more comprehensive, user-friendly and efficient Cognos solutions to its clients. The partnership allows Adapt IT to offer the MotioPI and MotioCI solutions as add-ons to Cognos, which will...
Large ICT uptake in the EC
The Deputy Minister of Communications, Stella Ndabeni Abrahams will be handing over three Cyber Labs at the Jentile Senior Secondary School, St Patrick's and Sandi High Schools on 23 and 24 January 2014, in Sakhisizwe and Libode, Eastern Cape. This initiative is a...
10 tips to improve reliability
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Five ways CX CRMs grow sales
Any business looking to scale needs business processes. Good business processes take your company to the next level by automating functions that previously required management in the form of human capital, says Aneesh Reddy, co-founder and CEO, Capillary Technologies....
Data Manager (CHAMPS) Wits VIDA – Gauteng Moletsane
Main purpose of the job:Wits VIDA Research Unit joined the multi-national Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance Project (CHAMPS), led by Emory University, in 2017The Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) program, supported by the...
Data Analyst – Durban
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Full Stack Developer (JavaScript_Cloud) – 1627 EvdB
Design, Development and maintenance on platform Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirementsReview code of team members in line with quality and delivery requirementsAbility and willingness to coach and give training to fellow colleagues...
Senior Software Developer
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Data Analyst – Durban – KwaZulu-Natal Durban North
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Full Stack Developer (JavaScript_Cloud) – 1627 EvdB – Gauteng Midrand
Design, Development and maintenance on platform Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirementsReview code of team members in line with quality and delivery requirementsAbility and willingness to coach and give training to fellow colleagues...
Senior Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
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Mainframe Developer
Mainframe Developer/Lead/Architect. Experience :8-15 yrs CICS, Cobol, Db2, Control M & Azure DevOps (Preferred) Location : Johannesburg JD: Must have worked on Banking domain. Desired Skills: CICS Cobol Db2 Control M & Azure DevOps Desired Work Experience: 5...
IT Technician
Are you an IT Technician known for your meticulous and systematic approach, eager to flourish in an innovative setting where you have the opportunity to grow through engagement with state-of-the-art technology?This role demands a proactive, solution-oriented...
Developer Intern at Sintrex Integration Services
Core Outputs- Complete and pass all assigned tasks and tests as per the Internship Programme- Successfully integrate yourself with the Sintrex Team- Achieve all practical tasks and assignments while on-site or in the practical phase Essential Requirements- Recognised...
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