Business leaders are battling to keep up with e-commerce growth
A new report from Accenture reveals that 95% of South African leaders (versus 83% globally) think that e-commerce is growing faster than they can adapt, and are finding it costly to be where customers are. This shared feeling of falling behind affirms how difficult it...
Ransomware victims are engaging with law enforcement
Most (97%) of organisation hit by ransomware over the past year engaged with law enforcement and/or official government bodies for help with the attack. In addition, more than half (59%) of those organisations that did engage with law enforcement found the process...
Net1 to acquire the Connect Group
Net 1 UEPS Technologies has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the Connect Group for a consideration of approximately R3,7-billion, or $242-million at an exchange rate of $1:R5.22. The acquisition is expected to close in the quarter ending March 31,...
Lazarus takes aim at defense industry
Advanced persistent threat (APT) actors continuously advance their ways of working. While some choose to remain consistent in their strategy, others adopt new techniques, tactics and procedures. In Q3, Kaspersky's researchers witnessed Lazarus, a highly prolific...
Black Friday 2021 set for growth – and challenges
Shoppers' increasing comfort with e-commerce is expected to drive similar or greater growth for Black Friday 2021 as last year. Retailers are also expected to adopt a more aggressive approach this year as they fight to make the most of the retail event which has...
Regional end user spending on public cloud to grow 19%
End-user spending on public cloud services in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region will total $5,7-billion in 2022, an increase of 19,2%, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. While still in double digits, growth in 2022 will be slower compared to the...
Innovation a key factor behind higher revenues
Innovation drives the future. And, if the past is any indication, it's looking bright. According to research from Citrix Systems, "The Era of Hyper Innovation", investments in new technology and flexible work models over the last year fuelled a $678-billion boost in...
Cybersecurity is a digital transformation imperative
Cybersecurity is more than just a top priority for modern enterprises who have had to adapt to widespread change and the move to remote and hybrid workplaces in the past 18 months. This is according to the Enterprise Security Trends in South Africa survey, conducted...
Ford brain research aims to keep drivers awake
Ford is pioneering new brain research that could ultimately lead to a faster and more accurate way to detect when the driver is starting to switch off behind the wheel. Alerting drivers who are tired or distracted far earlier could help keep drivers, passengers and...
Adoption of advanced security technologies increases
A significant 79% of companies have increased their adoption of advanced security technologies to combat the increase in cyber attacks caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to data presented by Atlas VPN. An analysis of the cyberthreat landscape in the first half...
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Cloud will be key in 2014
Jay Kidd, chief technology officer and senior VP at NetApp, looks at the key trends for 2014. Hybrid clouds become dominant The tension within IT on moving to the cloud will resolve as organisations recognise that a hybrid cloud model is needed to serve their...
HP announces new Converged offerings
HP announced new HP ConvergedSystem and HP Converged Storage offerings that give enterprises the speed, agility and lower economics to build the next-generation data centres that will power tomorrow’s successful organisations. Data centres are reaching an...
Johnson Controls helps mine to fit chillers
With the help of Johnson Controls, Harmony Gold Mining Company’s Tshepong mine in the Free State has retrofitted its 25-year old chillers with York equipment. The initiative, which saw the replacement of major components and a switch to the use of an ozone friendly...
2014 security predictions from Trend Micro
Trend Micro Incorporated has released its annual security predictions report, Blurring Boundaries: Trend Micro Security Predictions for 2014 and Beyond. The outlook cites that one major data breach will occur every month next year, and advanced mobile banking and...
e.tv centralises digital archiving
Local broadcaster e.tv is faced with the challenge of an ever-expanding need for storage, along with a worldwide trend for broadcast libraries to move from analogue to digital systems. In order to cater to these demands, e.tv turned to Jasco Broadcast Solutions and...
Asset management key for municipalities
It is essential that both public and private sectors get a strong understanding of their asset management maturity and develop a robust maintenance road map, says Anton Booyzen, chairman of the Southern African Asset Management Association (SAAMA). Municipalities in...
AOC releases Super PLS monitor
Display specialist AOC has unveiled a brand-new 27-inch (68,6cm) Super PLS monitor. With a WQHD resolution of 2 560 x 1 440 pixels, this sophisticated LED-backlit screen from AOC’s Professional Line boasts stunningly sharp images for demanding home users and...
A big brain is required for big data
Big data is not just a fad. Like new technology trends such as cloud computing it is going to have its place in the world – and in the technology arena. It is also going to have a major impact on companies – and the question is: just how are companies going to manage...
GPS advancement key to personal safety
Since the commercial introduction of the global positioning system (GPS) over 20 years ago, the technology has dropped significantly in price, while improving in quality. And as satellite mapping and computer imagery continue to advance, so will the capabilities and...
StorTech appointed VMware Premier Partner
South African solutions and systems integration company, StorTech, has been appointed as a Premier Partner of global cloud and virtualisation specialists VMware. The announcement comes as a result of extensive investment made by StorTech in up-skilling its internal...
System Engineer
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Sharepoint Specialist – Gauteng Johannesburg
The candidate will be responsible for SharePoint application development and support Desired Skills: SharePoint applications Java scripts HTHML4 CSS XML JQUERY SQL Server Microsoft Sharepoint Development Desired Qualification Level: Honours About The Employer: SOE...
Adobe Experience Developer at Accenture – Western Cape Cape Town
Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, song, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all...
Senior Information Security Administrator at Computek Networks – Gauteng Centurion
The senior security analyst will be part of the team that manage, maintain and support the Commission's ICT infrastructure in conjunction with other system administrators, database administrators and system maintenance Consultant. It is therefore crucial that the...
Project Manager at Famous Brands – Gauteng Midrand
FTE: May to October 2024 Main Outputs and Responsibilities for This Position Manage Quality of projects delivered by following the key Project Management principals required. Integration Management, Project Scope, Time Management, Cost Management, Quality Management,...
Graduate Information Technology at Set Consulting – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
?? Graduate Information Technology living with disability Opportunity Alert! ?? Are you a tech-savvy superstar living with a disability and wants to work in vibrant city Pretoria?Do you dream of launching your career in Information Technology? Well, buckle up because...
System Engineer – Gauteng Midrand
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Functional Analyst at Accenture
Functional AnalystLocation: Johannesburg/Cape Town South AfricaAre 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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