Passwords the first line of defense
Passwords serve as the foundation of our digital lives, but they also serve as the gateway for cybercriminals to hack into sensitive personal information. Considering their essential function, passwords remain a prime target for increasingly sophisticated...
Call to bury the password once and for all
All signs point to the average password being hopelessly insecure. Let's drop the poor passwords and protect our data and organisations in other ways, writes Anna Collard, senior vice-president: content strategy and evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa. Today (2 May) is World...
Worldwide IT spending to exceed $4trn in 2022
Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $4,5-trillion in 2022, an increase of 5,5% from 2021, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. "Enterprises will increasingly build new technologies and software, rather than buy and implement them, leading to overall...
Customer experience, enterprise intelligence, digital sovereignty key for resiliency
Results from the recent International Data Corporation (IDC) Future Enterprise Resiliency and Spending (FERS) survey shed light on several key areas of digital transformation. In this global survey, respondents were asked to identify their digital resiliency...
How CIOs can drive value
To accelerate value creation, CIOs and IT executives should focus on three key areas - leading from anywhere, nurturing connections and reaching beyond, according to Gartner. Mbula Schoen, senior research director at Gartner, says that as organisations continue to...
Child sexual exploitation and abuse online is increasing
The scale of child sexual exploitation and abuse online is increasing at such a rapid rate that a step change is urgently required in the global response to create safe online environments for children. This is among the findings from the 2021 Global Threat Assessment...
SA users plagued by password stealers
Cybercriminals are constantly coming up with new methods for online fraud, and there has been an increase in such activity in recent months. Kaspersky experts noticed increased activity from fraudsters stealing passwords by using special malware called Trojan-PSW -...
Global mobile app revenues to hit $613bn by 2025
With roughly 5,3-billion mobile phone users worldwide, or 57% of the world's population, the mobile app industry continues surging with no signs of stopping any time soon. In 2021, the entire market is expected to hit over $400-billion value, growing by 25% YoY....
Vodacom launches Eco-SIM Cards made from recycled plastic
Vodacom is launching Eco-SIM cards made from recycled plastic as part of its goal to halve its greenhouse gas emissions by 2025. Vodacom will soon provide customers with new Eco-SIMs in the half-sized format made from recycled plastic, progressively replacing SIM...
How roads impact on ecosystems in sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa is developing rapidly. With growing economies and increased trade, major road infrastructure plans have been developed for the region, which also hosts some of the world's most unique and diverse ecosystems. A new study by researchers from the...
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Municipalities need to reduce risk
South African municipalities should consider implementing risk reduction strategies to control the increasing problem of vandalism and theft which has cost the City of Johannesburg an estimated R3,6-million this year. Choruma says that municipalities should put more...
Marval South Africa offers ITSM workshops
Marval South Africa has bolstered its education and training offering with the introduction of a corporate strategy and service management workshop tailored to the business needs of the corporate sector, medium-sized business and individual professionals. With the...
Teradata conference highlights key trends
Delegates from Bytes Universal Systems and several of its key clients recently attended the Teradata Partner Conference in Dallas, Texas. The growing importance of big data was one of the key trends at the conference, which was attended by 4 500 delegates. Keynote...
Tackling the question of women in business
It’s troubling that in debates about women in business, as in human resources in general, the same issues have been coming up for more than a decade, says Jennie Algie, head of people development, Merchants. And, yes, while organisations are reporting a gradual...
Successfully selecting an ERP solution
The process of selecting the best enterprise resource planning (ERP) system for your business goes deeper than criteria such as functionality, usability and an industry-specific offering, says Craig Stephens, VP, International Consulting, Epicor Software Corporation....
Enhancing the private cloud
Companies today are looking for solutions that offer better traction for their IT budgets, while providing agile, innovative and automated IT services both inside and outside of their organisations. One such solution to dynamically scale enterprise workloads and to...
Rectron announces new corporate logo
Rectron, a leading distributor of computers, peripherals and accessories have announced the launch of a new look to their logo – setting the scene for great things to come for the company. The new logo for Rectron was officially launched on the 24th of October 2013 to...
Healthcare supply chain rankings
Gartner has released the fifth annual Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 ranking. The 2013 ranking identifies organisations leading the way in transforming the healthcare value chain to meet new revenue challenges through enhanced service and lower costs with an...
African insurers hindered by ICT challenges
The African Insurance Organisation has long warned that lack of information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure is holding the African insurance market back. The additional challenge of getting legacy systems to provide improved risk management and...
Sage VIP awards top WC partners
At a prestigious event held in Cape Town on 21 November, Sage VIP, leading supplier of payroll and human resource management solutions, awarded its top performing partners for 2013 in the Western Cape region. The reputable awards recognise partners for their...
SAP ABAP Developer at Sabenza IT
A thrilling opportunity awaits with our client in the automotive sector, who is in search of an SAP ABAP consultant proficient in SAP S/4 HANA, located in Gauteng. Key Skills Requirements: Proficient in ABAP Development, with expertise in: HANA development experience...
Junior Networks Consultant at Construct Executive Search
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Diploma in Networks ConsultingMust have 1 - 3 years of experience in network consulting within the financial services sector.Must have a RE5 Certificate.Must have experience in the healthcare industry,...
SAP ABAP Developer at Sabenza IT – Gauteng Pretoria Region
A thrilling opportunity awaits with our client in the automotive sector, who is in search of an SAP ABAP consultant proficient in SAP S/4 HANA, located in Gauteng. Key Skills Requirements: Proficient in ABAP Development, with expertise in: HANA development experience...
Junior Networks Consultant at Construct Executive Search – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Diploma in Networks ConsultingMust have 1 - 3 years of experience in network consulting within the financial services sector.Must have a RE5 Certificate.Must have experience in the healthcare industry,...
Developer at BMW Group
Join Our Team: NodeJS Developer Extraordinaire Are you a coding wizard with a passion for crafting seamless user experiences? Do you thrive on the challenge of turning complex requirements into elegant solutions? If so, we want YOU to join our dynamic team!...
Database Administrator
Database AdministratorBe part of a winning team!Join a company that has built an outstanding reputation for its capability to render expert knowledge and delivery in the Database Management arena. The opportunity to work across different sites and honing your skills...
Developer at BMW Group – Gauteng Midrand
Join Our Team: NodeJS Developer Extraordinaire Are you a coding wizard with a passion for crafting seamless user experiences? Do you thrive on the challenge of turning complex requirements into elegant solutions? If so, we want YOU to join our dynamic team!...
Database Administrator – Gauteng
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Our client in the Financial Services industry is looking for a highly skilled Enterprise Security Architect to develop and implement robust security frameworks aligned with stringent security standards. Key Responsibilities: Developing Enterprise Security...
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Role: Snr Network Support Engineer (Voice) (Level 3)Location: Illovo, Johannesburg A leading ISP is looking for an experience Snr Network/Voice Support Engineer to join their dynamic team. Support Engineers are their professional technical resources responsible for...
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