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...
Canal+ ups its Mutlichoice shareholding to 42,47%
Canal+ has acquired a further 3 868 391 Multichoice shares, in on/off market transactions. This brings the French media group's shareholding in Multichoice to approximately 42,47% of the issued share. Canal+ has disclosed the acquisitions to to the Takeover Regulation...
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...
What lies ahead for IT organisations and users?
Gartner has revealed its top strategic predictions for 2022 and beyond, covering three aspects of the lessons that business and IT leaders have learned during ongoing disruption and uncertainty: the push toward human centricity, the race to resilience and the ability...
5G set to transform business in Africa
As 5G becomes increasingly ubiquitous, it will dramatically change the way business operates across Africa. While most people are aware of the impact 5G will have on ordinary people's mobile internet speeds, it will also provide and enable new solutions across a vast...
Sales growth plateaus in September
Following the first reported slowdown of sales growth recorded by the Skynamo Industry Thermometer in August 2021, the results for September have shown very little movement month-on-month. The Skynamo Industry Thermometer is a free-to-access resource that benchmarks...
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Healthcare supply chain rankings
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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...
Getting read for true convergence
Technology convergence in the workplace has come a long way since the days when separate technologies such as voice (telephony), data and video were united onto a single network. Now, says Debbie Pretorius, GM at MWeb Business, convergence is moving rapidly towards...
Comprehensive protection for all devices
A flood of new malicious code is drowning the Internet, with hundreds of thousands of new malware samples discovered on a daily basis. Moreover, the price of not having adequate protection in place has risen exponentially. Cyber crooks steal online banking credentials...
FotoFirst Brits chooses Epson’s SureLab
FotoFirst Brits is a busy consumer print shop, servicing customers seeking high quality prints that are produced quickly and accurately. The outlet has just upped its value proposition by installing an Epson SureLab D3000 Professional Dry Lab, a complete photo...
Samsung launches Smart TV holiday promotion
Samsung South Africa has launched an exciting promotion to bring the “Holiday Magic” to its consumers this Festive Season. The promotion provides great added value when purchasing any Smart TV, wireless audio product, Blu-ray DVD player or home theatre system at...
Project management to boom in 2014
Will 2014 be the year for truly effective project management systems? Definitely, say experts in the field of project and portfolio management. With key game-changing trends including collaboration, mobility, unified communications, the cloud and the Internet of...
AfDB, AVU explore e-learning benefits
“We consider the African Virtual University (AVU) Project very critical to the effort to improve access to higher education in Africa and are pleased to learn that the deliberations on the integration of e-learning and open education into mainstream education...
Gadget insurance a sure thing
SureThing SA, the country’s newest and most affordable gadget insurance solution, covers all your personal electronic gadgets for as little as R70 per month. SureThing SA provides immediate, inexpensive and reliable insurance for your cell phone, tablet, game console,...
Development Team Lead – Gauteng Woodmead
Our client, a giant in the GIS space, currently requires the expertise of an experienced IT Development Manager who can assist with establishing a formal structure to the team (standard operating procedures, quality assurance, mentoring, tools & techniques). This...
SAP FICO Consultant (Expert) 1480 TT
Understand, enhance and support AP/AR processes and functionalitiesUnderstand, enhance and support Document Management processesFair knowledge across all SAP modulesThe following functional skills are essential:Documentation of as-is and to-be business...
Reference and Master Data Management
The scope will include but will not be limited to: Desired Skills: Planning and organising - Service and stakeholder focus - Conceptual thinking - Drive for results - Attention to detail Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Desired Qualification Level: Degree About...
Full-Stack Software Engineer
Our client is in search of both mid-level and senior-level Full-Stack Software Engineers proficient in C#, .NET Core, and Blazor. If you're passionate about crafting innovative solutions, join us in shaping the future of software development. Key Requirements 6+...
SAP FICO Consultant (Expert) 1480 TT – Gauteng Pretoria
Understand, enhance and support AP/AR processes and functionalitiesUnderstand, enhance and support Document Management processesFair knowledge across all SAP modulesThe following functional skills are essential:Documentation of as-is and to-be business...
Reference and Master Data Management – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
The scope will include but will not be limited to: Desired Skills: Planning and organising - Service and stakeholder focus - Conceptual thinking - Drive for results - Attention to detail Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Desired Qualification Level: Degree About...
Full-Stack Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is in search of both mid-level and senior-level Full-Stack Software Engineers proficient in C#, .NET Core, and Blazor. If you're passionate about crafting innovative solutions, join us in shaping the future of software development. Key Requirements 6+...
Finance Material Master SAP Specialist
Our client in the healthcare sector helps communities live longer healthier lives through the provision of quality and affordable healthcare services. The client has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Material Master SAP Specialist to manage SAP FI and MM for...
RPG Developer
iOCO is a leading technology and services company committed to delivering innovative solutions to our clients. We are currently seeking skilled RPG Developers to join us on a contract basis (12 months Fixed Term Contract). What you will do:Design, develop implement,...
Finance Material Master SAP Specialist – Gauteng Houghton Estate
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