IITPSA President’s Awards seeks more youth, technology excellence nominations
The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has extended the deadline for nominations for the 2023 IITPSA President's Awards to allow more time for nominations - particularly for the Technology Excellence and the Dynamism in ICT Youth...
July 2023 clocked as hottest month on record since 1880
According to scientists at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York, July 2023 was hotter than any other month in the global temperature record. Overall, July 2023 was 0,24 degrees Celsius (C) warmer than any other July in NASA’s record, and it...
Mining industry aims to increase IoT investment
Mining businesses expect to invest a considerable portion of their IT budgets into the Internet of Things (IoT) over the next three years, while the sector’s leading investors are already seeing tangible benefits, such as improved health and safety and staff...
Balance needed between in-office and remote work
While the most significant long-term impact of Covid-19 will be issues stemming from flexible working, in the long-term businesses have to find the balance between working from home and the office. This is the word from Paragon Group director Anthony Orelowitz, who...
Customers demand better digital engagement from CSPs
Communication service providers need to transform their IT systems, as well as their approach to customer experience, to meet the growing need of customers in Africa. By George Fraser, vice-president: customer business executive - Africa at Amdocs The Covid-19...
Banks’ action plan to boost African investment
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed a joint partnership action plan highlighting their strengthened cooperation and mutual development priorities and a strong shared emphasis on boosting public and private sector...
Work from home drives new phishing threats
Work-related email subjects such as corporate policy changes are becoming more popular with the coronavirus pandemic continuing to keep more people working from home. According to KnowBe4’s Q4 2020 top-clicked phishing report, during the fourth quarter, real phishing...
Africa’s mobile fraud losses set to peak
Africa’s mobile fraud losses will continue to rise above last year’s $4-billion to peak at a record $5-billion by the end of 2021 if nothing is done to prevent global cybercriminals from looting the continent’s wealth in a new, virtual “scramble for Africa”. That’s...
Digitalisation, extortion and a lucrative vaccine set threat landscape for 2021
Developments and incidents that took place in the cybersecurity industry over the past year have had an impact on organisations and individuals, with new threats set to disrupt users in the new year. Kaspersky shares its vision on what we could face in terms of...
Search is on for new VMware CEO
VMware’s board of directors has initiated a search for a new CEO a decision by Pat Gelsinger to step down from the position, effective 12 February 2021, to lead Intel as its new CEO. Zane Rowe, VMware’s chief financial officer, has been appointed Interim CEO....
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Trends and strides in e-commerce
The e-commerce environment is more competitive than ever. Mark Chirnside, CEO of payment gateway PayU looks at three top trends that companies need to be aware of. There is no disputing the fact that, with the increased adoption of mobile technology and alternative...
NGB implements complete security solution
The National Gambling Board (NGB), as the agency of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) that is responsible for the oversight of matters relating to casinos, gambling, betting and wagering in South Africa, is subject to severe security requirements. In order...
Data protection laws impact non-compliant
The forthcoming promulgation of data protection legislation in South Africa is expected to have a significant impact on local businesses in 2013, as compliance is set to become a legal necessity for businesses. This is according to Guy Kimble, MD of Metrofile Records...
Riverbed unveils OPNET AppInternals Xpert
Riverbed Technology, the application performance company, today announced the availability of Riverbed OPNET AppInternals Xpert 8.5, a unified application performance management (APM) suite that provides deep visibility into the performance of complex, multi-tier...
The networking game-changers
At a time when IT budgets remain relatively flat, IT organisations are faced with a number of major shifts in networking that cannot be ignored. Finding ways to keep pace with this shifting landscape and the rapid drumbeat of innovation is a challenge certainly, but...
ONS implements BT cloud solution
The Office for National Statistics (ONS), the UK’s largest producer of independent statistics, has chosen a new BT Cloud Contact solution to give its research agents and the public an improved, more flexible and more responsive service. The deal will see BT’s cloud...
WD’s top tips for backing up
Users have taken the time to store it data on a desktop or laptop - everything that matters to them, from financial documents to sentimental photos and videos. However, they are just one virus, one spilled coffee, one stolen backpack away from losing it all. WD, a...
Migrating to the cloud
“When approaching the subject of the cloud, there is a choice between being strongly positive or enthusiastic. The wave in favour of the cloud is so strong that views which attempt to even mildly address the need or even the relevance of the cloud could make you look...
Data insight offers a competitive advantage
In a business environment where prices and products are so alike, a company’s data and how it is used is one of the last remaining differentiators between mediocrity and excellence, says Dr Tracy Dunbar, director of BITanium Analytics. In days gone by, business...
DCC offers Dell MD3 PowerVault range
For entry-level storage consolidation that delivers high-availability, high-performance and business continuity in a compact, space-saving form factor, look no further than the Dell PowerVault MD3660f storage array and the MD6030e expansion enclosure from distributor...
IT Security Specialist
Our client in the Information Technology sector, based in Bryanston (Johannesburg), is looking to employ an IT Security Specialist.Requirements: LPIC (Essential).Fortinet NSE 6 (preferable).CCSA/CCSE (Advantageous).8 -10 years in same / or similar role....
Senior Web Developer at Athlon
As a Senior Developer you'll be responsible for leading development across a range of websites and digital applications. In this role you'll balance technical research, planning and hands-on development. You'll be confident at writing code, analyzing data, and...
SAP Functional Consultant
Our Company is a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of technological advancements, within the Retail Industry. We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Functional Consultant specializing in FICO (Finance and Controlling) to join our growing...
Application Senior Developer at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand
Main Responsibilities/Tasks:Design and DevelopWork with team members to gather and interpret user/system requirements into design specificationsDesign, build, assemble, and configure application or technical architecture components using business requirements and...
DevOps Engineer (JHB) – Gauteng Sandton
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IT Security Specialist – Gauteng Johannesburg North
Our client in the Information Technology sector, based in Bryanston (Johannesburg), is looking to employ an IT Security Specialist.Requirements: LPIC (Essential).Fortinet NSE 6 (preferable).CCSA/CCSE (Advantageous).8 -10 years in same / or similar role....
Senior Web Developer at Athlon – Remote Remote
As a Senior Developer you'll be responsible for leading development across a range of websites and digital applications. In this role you'll balance technical research, planning and hands-on development. You'll be confident at writing code, analyzing data, and...
SAP Functional Consultant – Gauteng Sandown
Our Company is a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of technological advancements, within the Retail Industry. We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Functional Consultant specializing in FICO (Finance and Controlling) to join our growing...
Junior Scrum Master at Reverside
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Senior SQL Database Administrator
Senior SQL Database AdministratorAutonomy and flexible working hourR 800 000 - R 1 000 000 plus benefitsAn organization backed by four qualities growth, efficiency, quality, sustainability with a passion for people is seeking aThe SQL Database Administrator to design,...
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