SA companies are at risk of cyberattacks
More and more South African companies are falling victim to cybersecurity attacks, prompting them to increase their investment in security tools. This is among the findings from Aon South Africa's 2023 Cyber Risk Survey for South Africa, which provides insights on...
Scammers capitalise on iPhone release
In anticipation of the imminent release of Apple's iPhone 15, Kaspersky experts have uncovered a range of scams that exploit the excitement surrounding this event. These scams encompass various fraudulent schemes, each carrying distinct risks for unsuspecting...
Meteor explodes in dramatic fireball over the UK
A fireball that thousands of people witnessed exploding across the sky in the UK was likely a meteor entering the atmosphere, and spreading debris on to the Earth’s surface as it broke up. On Sunday evening (28 February), the meteor fireball, moving at incredible...
Attacks on Covid-19 response industries double
Cyberattacks evolved in 2020 as threat actors sought to profit from the unprecedented socioeconomic, business and political challenges brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2020, IBM Security X-Force observed attackers pivoting their attacks to businesses for which...
How to counteract propaganda as a service
Online propaganda is a rapidly growing problem, leaving chaos, mistrust, and revolutions rumblings in its wake. Broad propaganda penetration is achieved by following a specific set of steps, and a new report from IDC Government Insights, "Propaganda as a Service:...
Intel, OEMs create ultraportable gaming category
Nowadays, a new class of gamers want a new type of PC. Intel's research reveals that nearly 40% of gamers want thinner, more versatile gaming laptops that are also great all-around PCs for work, school, content creation and personal activities. Intel and its ecosystem...
Lazarus rises again, targets defense industry
Kaspersky researchers have identified a new, previously unknown, campaign from Lazarus, a highly prolific advanced threat actor active since at least 2009 that has been linked to a number of multifaceted campaigns. Since early 2020, it has been targeting the defense...
Battle over digital monopolies gets underway
The case for new regulation around the monopolisation of user data by big tech companies has never been stronger. While regulators have attempted to take on big tech before, the current rules mean we can only catch companies in the act, and it is imperative that new...
Stability slowly returns to vehicle sales
February last year was the last normalised sales month before lockdown regulations sent the motor industry spinning. Back then, the market declined just 0,7% against 2019, a far cry from the 13,3% decline in sales experienced this February compared to it. Relatively,...
B2B marketers need to understand customers’ shifting needs
B2B marketing leaders seeking to improve their B2B content strategy to resonate in times of disruption should focus on designing their strategy around customer behaviors that are likely to endure into the future. According to Gartner, this leads to content that is...
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BPM creates breakthroughs, drives change
In an era of disruptive technologies and pervasive business intelligence, one of the biggest organisational pressure points lies in the development of innovative processes. Showcasing a practical, real-world example of innovation, SABMiller and triVector have...
Big data brings challenges, opportunities
“The business case for big data is virtually unlimited, presenting new challenges and opportunities for ICT players bold enough to take on the challenge of supporting big data use,” says Grant Vine, technical director at Cybervine. Big data, much like cloud computing,...
Reconsider outsourcing of software testing
The economic and business drivers that once convinced companies to outsource software testing to external service providers need to be reconsidered, says Ziaan Hattingh, MD of IndigoCube, a company that enables and improves the productivity of the application life...
BYOD is the new IT challenge
The evolution of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) trend has been as profound as it has been rapid. It represents the most visible sign that the boundaries between personal life and work life are blurring, says Perry Hutton, Regional Director – Africa at Fortinet. At the...
Extend video conferencing interoperability
Video conferencing (VC) is without a doubt a valuable asset for today’s business, as it enables face-to-face interactions across geographic boundaries without the need for costly and environmentally unfriendly travel, among other benefits. However, given the sheer...
Migrate to ‘everything over IP’
Converged communications open up a host of opportunities for businesses, and IP is often seen as the ultimate solution to bringing various communication media together. From voice and data to video, security and surveillance, even wireless printing and more, the...
XDSL offers a free hosted PBX solution
XDSL, a local Internet service provider, is presenting mid- to large-sized organisations with a South African first: a hosted, fully managed, enterprise grade PABX with all the bells and whistles running on a Diginet line. It comes in at a fraction of standard costs....
It’s about big answers, not big data
Analytics is the top technology priority for CIOs and CFOs, according to Gartner; Nucleus Research recently released a report showing that organisations get a 10 to one return on analytics investment; IDC has increased growth forecasts for the analytics market....
Custom e-learning drives training
Education specialists at iLearn, a national provider of on-site instructor-led and online e-learning training methodologies, say custom e-learning has emerged as a successful and increasingly popular methodology to meet education and training requirements. Custom...
Comztek, Avaya launch partner programme
Local value-added distributor Comztek and vendor partner Avaya have launched the Avaya iConnect partner programme for eligible Comztek resellers. The new Avaya iConnect partner programme is designed to unpack a series of value-added benefits for resellers who are...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
Client Details:Having been operating successfully since 2004, our client is a reputable, international specialist in ICT services. They create tailored solutions for a number of blue-chip clients across industries such as telecommunication, retail and financial...
Solutions Architect (Software)
SUMMARY:The Solutions Architect creates the overall technical vision for a specific solution to a business problem. They design, describe, and manage the solution. The successful candidate will form part of the Contract Logistics Integration team and will be...
Software Engineer (Typescript, React, Node.js)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a comprehensive digital agency located in Reading, UK, and Stellenbosch, South Africa, is in search of a skilled Software Engineer to become a valuable member of their team. As a problem solver, you will collaborate with both customers and...
Network Support Engineer (Tier 2) – Gauteng Johannesburg North
Role: Network Support Engineer - Tier 2 Location: Johannesburg North - HybridAre you ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic and service-driven environment? We are looking for a talented and experienced Tier 2 Network Support Engineer to join our...
Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Client Details: Our client is the leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global and local footprint. This client is very R&D focussed, they are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly...
Microsoft Consultant – Gauteng
A company that specializes in ICT/Project Management talent placements and contracting has an exciting opportunity for a results driven Microsoft Consultant in Gauteng.The primary purpose of the Microsoft Consultant role is to deliver technology and process-based...
Developer – Front End at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
This is a remote position.Role Responsibilities:Creating responsive web applications using the latest JavaScript technologies in React.Understanding and driving build processes and CI tooling.Performing unit and functional testing.Being involved in the deployment...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Client Details:Having been operating successfully since 2004, our client is a reputable, international specialist in ICT services. They create tailored solutions for a number of blue-chip clients across industries such as telecommunication, retail and financial...
Solutions Architect (Software) – Eastern Cape Gqebera
SUMMARY:The Solutions Architect creates the overall technical vision for a specific solution to a business problem. They design, describe, and manage the solution. The successful candidate will form part of the Contract Logistics Integration team and will be...
Software Engineer (Typescript, React, Node.js) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a comprehensive digital agency located in Reading, UK, and Stellenbosch, South Africa, is in search of a skilled Software Engineer to become a valuable member of their team. As a problem solver, you will collaborate with both customers and...
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