Anna Collard scoops international women in cybersecurity award
Anna Collard, senior vice-president: content strategy and evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa, won the People’s Choice Award at the prestigious Cybersecurity Woman of the Year awards in Las Vegas. The award recognises and celebrates exceptional women in the cybersecurity...
Slight uptick in employment numbers
South Africa’s official unemployment rate was 32,6% in the second quarter of 2023. The results of the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) indicate that the number of employed persons increased by 154 000 to 16,3-million in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the...
Professionally monitored alarm systems grow worldwide
The number of professionally monitored alarm systems in Europe is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3,9% from 16,5-million in 2019 to 20-million in 2024. In North America, the number of monitored alarm systems is forecasted to grow at a CAGR...
2020 tied for warmest year on record, NASA analysis shows
Earth's global average surface temperature in 2020 tied with 2016 as the warmest year on record, according to an analysis by NASA. Continuing the planet's long-term warming trend, the year's globally averaged temperature was 1,02 degrees Celsius warmer than the...
Digitalisation is here to stay
The Mastercard Economics Institute has released Economy 2021 - a global outlook report providing detailed analysis of the economic impact of Covid-19 including permanent changes in digital consumer spending habits, growth of online banking, fintech disruption and...
Five ‘future of work’ decisions facing HR
As HR leaders continue to address the changes in business environments as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, Gartner has identified five future of work decisions HR must address this year. Major shifts in macro factors such as customer behaviours and government...
IT channel poised for a better 2021
The ICT channel pivoted to the cloud in 2020 and is poised to reap rewards as a result, new research from market intelligence group Context reveals. The finding is just one of several highlighted in the company's ChannelWatch Report 2020. In this latest edition,...
The cost of a forgotten password
According to a report in the New York Times, a German-born programmer - Stefan Thomas - has two guesses left to figure out a password worth, as of this week, about $220-million. If he remembers the password, he will be able to unlock a hard drive that contains the...
Politics fuels online harassment in US
Roughly four-in-10 Americans (41%) have personally experienced some form of online harassment, with half of this group citing politics as a reason they think they were targeted, This is according to a recent Pew Research Center survey which adds that while the overall...
Hackers turned sights on blockchain in 2020
Blockchain hackers stole nearly $3,78-billion in 122 attacks throughout 2020, according to researcher from Atlas VPN, and the attacks that occurred last year alone account for almost a third (33%) of all time hacks aimed at blockchain projects. Ethereum (ETH) DApps...
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Talia, Newtec boost Somalia’s mobile
Talia and Newtec are pleased to announce the provision of a new satellite communications backbone infrastructure for AGSM.MOBI, a Mobile operator in Somalia. Based on Newtec’s FlexACM technology, the network will enable reliable mobile voice, data, and payment...
Gemalto launches new mobile wallet app
Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, has launched its LinqUs Mobile Wallet – the complete suite of secure software solutions that enables a range of NFC services, mobile banking, mobile payment and loyalty programs, all integrated in a single wallet. The new...
Data-based decision-making
People can learn a surprising amount from animals, as Chester Liu, director of product sales enablement at QlikView, discovered recently on his first safari trip in South Africa. Consider for example the collaborative relationship between the zebra and giraffe, and...
Big data is watching
Social media, expansion of the Internet and the ubiquity of computers has allowed companies to capture vast sets of data about their customers. Managed correctly, this data can allow companies to refine their marketing efforts and offer a greater degree of...
Minimising BYOD risk
As the "bring your own device" (BYOD) trend continues to grow, the smarter, mobile, integrated workforce of the future is being shaped right now. In the process, it’s reshaping the companies it works for and the digital landscape people inhabit. The common arguments...
Huawei unveils Cloud Data Centre solution
Huawei Enterprise South Africa, a business group of Huawei Technologies - the world’s largest telecommunications and ICT equipment manufacturer - this week announced the introduction of its Cloud Data Centre solution to the local market. Developed upon an agile...
Printed educational matter still beneficial
Let’s face it: despite years of talk around the paperless environment, printed material is still very much in circulation and, within the higher education sector in particular, still has its benefits. So says Océ South Africa MD, Dave Clark, who believes that the...
Datacentrix enhances infrastructure for GPW
An enhanced server and storage infrastructure solution has been rolled out for the Government Printing Works (GPW) in Pretoria by Datacentrix, a provider of high performing and secure ICT solutions, in order to improve management, standardisation and control at the...
Controlling on- and offboarding in mining
With the South African mining industry so tightly-regulated, particularly in terms of Health and Safety, controlling the onboarding and offboarding of employees and suppliers is a critical business need. Yet, while all mining companies have well-thought out and...
Travel safely this Easter with LBS
If users are one of the many South Africans set to hit the road for the Easter break, consider using location-based services (LBS) to help navigate any dangers they may encounter en route. These mobile services can be a lifesaver in emergency situations such as a road...
Project Manager – Gauteng Bryanston
ResponsibilitiesThe Project Manager will deliver the development and pre-financial close works for an anaerobic digestion plant to generate electricity for export on the national grid, using organic waste as a feedstock, including: Draft, control, and deliver a...
Data Engineer (Python & SQL) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:BUILD and maintain custom integrations with client systems as the next Data Engineer sought by a provider of Data-driven solutions with a global operational footprint. The team follows the Scrum methodology. You will work closely with the Project Teams to...
Intermediate Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Are you ready to join a company that places value of efficient solutions? Are you a Java Guru? Check out the requirements below to see if you qualify for this exciting venture! Our client is a technology solutions partner, with specialist services for Revenue and...
Lead Developer
We are looking for a Lead Developer who will play a critical role in leading a team of Developers in delivering a high-quality software solution to an offshore client. A valid passport is essential for this role as there is a high likelihood of travel into Africa...
Senior IT Project Manager at Pure Solutions Group
The search is on for a Senior Software Project Manager with 10+ years of experience in IT project management and 2+ years' experience as a PM team lead. Our project managers are responsible for the planning, scheduling, budgeting, execution, and delivery of software...
User Experience Designer at Accenture
User Experience DesignerLocation: Cape Town & JohannesburgAbout Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their...
Lead Developer – Gauteng Midrand
We are looking for a Lead Developer who will play a critical role in leading a team of Developers in delivering a high-quality software solution to an offshore client. A valid passport is essential for this role as there is a high likelihood of travel into Africa...
Senior IT Project Manager at Pure Solutions Group – Western Cape Muizenberg
The search is on for a Senior Software Project Manager with 10+ years of experience in IT project management and 2+ years' experience as a PM team lead. Our project managers are responsible for the planning, scheduling, budgeting, execution, and delivery of software...
User Experience Designer at Accenture – Western Cape Cape Town
User Experience DesignerLocation: Cape Town & JohannesburgAbout Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their...
SENIOR NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR – 4 MONTHS
PURPOSE To effectively manage the technology infrastructure of the client in line with organisational needs and requirements REPORTING Senior Manager: Information TechnologyREQUIREMENTS FORMAL QUALIFICATION A 3-year degree / diploma -InformationTechnology, MCSE or...
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