Ransomware accounts for every third incident
Ahead of International Anti-Ransomware Day (12 May), Kaspersky's latest research reveals a concerning trend in the global cybersecurity landscape, with ransomware attacks accounting for every third cyber incident in 2023. The report sheds light on the escalating...
GenAI proving popular within organisations
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is the number one type of AI solution deployed in organisations, according to a new survey by Gartner. According to the survey conducted in the fourth quarter of 2023, 29% of the 644 respondents from organisations in the US,...
Despite increased workloads, SA IT workers prefer remote work
According to a recent Kaspersky survey of 4 303 IT workers, 57% of employees have reported an increased workload since switching to remote working, with 24% describing the increase as significant, while 23% did not notice a change in volume, and far fewer noted a...
Beware fake e-commerce sites on Black Friday
Black Friday and Cyber Monday kick off the holiday shopping season. In fact, 30% of all retail sales occur between Black Friday and Christmas Day. And, since the advent of Cyber Monday, brick and mortar and ecommerce stores alike stand to generate a significant...
Record spending on global cloud services
Cloud infrastructure services continued to be in high demand in Q3 2021. Worldwide spending increased 35% to $49,4-billion, driven by a range of factors, including on-going remote working and learning, and the growing use of industry-specific cloud applications. The...
Supply chain investments must balance nascent, evolving and mature tech
With limited budgets at their disposal, and CEOs demanding to focus on cost optimisation while also improving resilience, chief supply chain officer (CSCO) investments must be split in-between capabilities of different maturity, according to Gartner....
EMEA PC market grows despite lower consumer spend, supply issues
The Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) traditional PC market, (desktops, notebooks, and workstations) grew 12,7% YoY in 2021Q3, for a total of 24,4-million units, according to International Data Corporation (IDC). A strong commercial performance throughout the...
Global Innovation Forum supports entrepreneurship
The 2021 edition of the Global Innovation Forum, held by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) from 25 to 29 October, focused on "building partnerships to mainstream entrepreneurship" and named the winners of the 2021 ITU Innovation Challenges. The forum...
Companies failing to act on ESG issues risk losing investors
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors increasingly drive investment strategies, and new research from PwC finds ESG has now become a make-or-break consideration for leading investors globally. Almost half of investors surveyed, 49%, express willingness to...
New vehicle sales slower but strong
Stock shortages continued to thwart South Africa's new vehicle market during October. However, the market continued to show a robust performance, despite the volumes being lower than September. According to naamsa the Automotive Business Council, 41 035 new vehicles...
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Trillium integrates with Microsoft Dynamics
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...
Exponential-e uses Attix5 for cloud backup
Attix5, a global provider of data protection software and cloud solutions, has played an instrumental role in helping its client, Exponential-e, bolster its business IT services through the implementation of a competitive, cost effective data backup and storage...
2013 was the year of the digital customer
2013 was another banner year for self-service in South Africa, says Kevin Meltzer of EOH Digital. We have seen the online market grow in leaps and bounds, with more and more people using their tablets, smartphones and PCs to do everyday transactions rather than...
Genesys achieves Lync qualification
Genesys, a leading provider of customer experience and contact centre solutions, has announced that it has achieved Microsoft Lync 2013 qualification. The Microsoft Lync Independent Software Vendor (ISV) qualification programme is designed to help ensure that...
Johnson Controls, Hitachi in joint venture
Johnson Controls, Hitachi and Hitachi Appliances have announced that the companies signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding for a transaction in which Johnson Controls will obtain a 60% ownership stake in Hitachi Appliances’ global air conditioning business,...
Certification, training key to relevance
With the level of competition for jobs on the increase in South Africa, there is a very real need for job seekers to keep up with the skills requirements of the market. The soon-to-be enacted and somewhat controversial Youth Wage Subsidy/ Employment Tax Incentive...
2014: the breakout year for WiFi
Global public WiFi hotspot numbers are set to grow from 1,3-million in 2011, to 5,8-million by 2015, marking a 350% increase and it’s easy to see why the numbers are growing exponentially. By 2014, Thailand will see more than 400 000 free WiFi hotspots nationwide;...
Spotlight falls on enterprise mobility
Next month, the Enterprise Mobility Africa Summit will bring together the thinkers and the doers in the African mobility space. An agenda packed with industry speakers and solution providers will connect you with the early adopters and developers of EM technology....
Innervation builds on list of African firsts
How the customer engages with a retailer at the checkout is one of the key differentiators in a hotly contested retail space – especially in a downturn economy. Integrating multiple value-added services through multiple customer contact channels has moved from a...
Panda offers mobile device management
Panda Security has announced the introduction of significant enhancements and new features to Panda Cloud Systems Management (PCSM), the company’s remote management and monitoring solution designed to help IT departments and service providers manage, monitor and...
SQL Database Administrator/DBA (EE) On-site (TB) – Gauteng Centurion
Support end user on SQL Database used in the company environment. Support data analysis and troubleshooting for issues raised from the applications. Operating SQL database platform and will actively troubleshoot any issues impacting the environments as well as analyze...
Expert Full stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client, an innovative company at the forefront of the automotive industry, require an Expert Full stack Developer for a fantastic hybrid role based in the Midrand/ Menlyn area. Work in a dynamic environment with the benefit of international trips! Requirements: IT...
Full Stack Front End Developer at Accenture
Accenture Song is one of the most innovative and fastest growing [Email Address Removed]ining the feel of a start-up and the advantages of being a global player, Accenture Song truly has a diverse and multi-talented team. We are now strengthening our highly skilled...
Senior User Experience Designer at Accenture
Product DesignerLocation: Cape Town & JohannesburgAre you ready to be part of a transformational journey that will reshape the digital landscape of Africa? Accenture has partnered with a leading Pan-African telecommunications company and has launched a...
Senior .NET Developer
Senior .NET Developer that will be working in agile environment, alongside a dynamic and multi-skilled team to deliver sound technical solutions based on the needs of the business and users, across the web and mobile space. Requirements: Tertiary qualification in...
2nd Line IT Support Engineer
iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We're looking for a 2nd Line IT Support Engineer superstar to join our team of problem-solving experts and help us keep our software running smoothly. What you'll do:Assisting in 1st/2nd line technical...
Senior IT Engineer (Centurion)
ENVIRONMENT:THE strong technical expertise of a Senior IT Engineer with 10+ years applicable work experience in Linux and Windows environments is sought to join the team of a dynamic Centurion-based Tech company. Your core role will be to maintain & support the...
Technical Business Analyst
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for technology and business? Do you thrive on translating complex technical requirements into actionable insights and solutions? If so, our client invites you to join their innovative team as a Technical Business Analyst!...
Full Stack Front End Developer at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand
Accenture Song is one of the most innovative and fastest growing [Email Address Removed]ining the feel of a start-up and the advantages of being a global player, Accenture Song truly has a diverse and multi-talented team. We are now strengthening our highly skilled...
Senior User Experience Designer at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand
Product DesignerLocation: Cape Town & JohannesburgAre you ready to be part of a transformational journey that will reshape the digital landscape of Africa? Accenture has partnered with a leading Pan-African telecommunications company and has launched a...
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