AMD adds Instinct, Ryzen, EPYC processors to AI lineup
Today at the Computex 2024 opening keynote, AMD detailed new CPU, NPU and GPU architectures powering end-to-end AI infrastructure from the data centre to PCs. The company unveiled an expanded AMD Instinct accelerator roadmap, introducing an annual cadence of...
Canal+ makes formal offer to MultiChoice shareholders
Today, French media group Canal+ will make its mandatory offer to MultiChoice shareholders to acquire all the shares not already under its control. In April, Multichoice and Canal+ reached an agreement by which Canal+ would acquire the Multichoice group, offering...
UCT alum wins Earthshot award for restoring coral reefs
Trailblazing entrepreneur Gator Halpern, who recently scooped one of the most prestigious environmental awards in history, has credited the University of Cape Town (UCT) for helping to shape his mission to restore dying coral reefs. Halpern, who won the Earthshot...
Covid-19 has left workers feeling more empowered
The workplace power dynamic has shifted in favour of employees. This is according to the inaugural International Workforce Insights Study from BCW, which reveals that more than half of all employees say they feel more empowered to influence change in their workplace...
EOH turns loss to profit in 2021
EOH reports that its operating profit swung from a R1,3-billion loss in FY2020 to a R147-million profit in the year ended 31 July 2021. The group has been working to close out legacy contracts and make targeted disposals over the past two years, resulting in more...
SA tops global list of cyberbullying incidents
The proliferation of technology and social media has given rise to the scourge of cyberbullying, with South Africa topping the list in terms of the overall highest incidence of cyberbullying, according to international research. The 2018 study, conducted by marketing...
Mobile PCs continue strong revenue performance
sales through distribution for tablets and notebooks trended significantly higher than 2019 figures in Q3, but desktops continued to struggle to recover to 2019 levels, according to the latest data from Context. Context's Index Revenue Trend shows mobile PCs trending...
These are the industries most hit by ransomware
Research by NordLocker has discovered which industries are the most popular targets for ransomware gangs to launch their attacks against. After a thorough analysis of 1 200 companies hit by 10 infamous ransomware gangs in 2020 and 2021, 35 of the most victimised...
How supply chain leaders can address important challenges
Supply chain organisations must take action and become more purpose-driven to successfully navigate challenges to the planet and profit, according to Gartner. "We're not the first supply chain leaders to hear the scientist's warnings, but we are the last that still...
Squid Game an attractive lure for spreading cyberthreats
During the month following its release, Squid Game, a South Korean survival drama TV-series, became Netflix's biggest series, with more than 111-million viewers. Following demand from viewers, cybercriminals are not shy in taking advantage of fans' eagerness to watch...
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Best practices boost BYOD security
As consumerisation continues to transform IT, organisations are moving quickly to design strategies to allow and embrace bring your own device (BYOD), says Michael Church, enterprise manager, Citrix South Africa. Empowered to choose the best device to get their work...
Open source vendors are not too small
While many companies see open source as a way of increasing IT efficiencies and greatly reducing costs, there is a pattern that is seeing them withdraw once they notice that big-name vendors are generally not involved in open source delivery. This is according to...
Quality measurement in the contact centre
Call volumes and talk time are the last metrics a contact centre should look at, when assessing quality of service, says Karl Reed, chief marketing and solutions Officer at Elingo. A decade ago, the measures of an effective contact centre included the number of calls...
POPI highlights need for cyber-risk policy
South African businesses are set to face even more legislation with the introduction of the Protection of Personal Information Bill (PoPI). The Bill has taken current restrictions to a whole new level, since it even restricts the way in which you may go about...
Samsung unveils new Galaxy Note 10.1
Samsung Electronics, a global leader in digital media and convergence technologies, has unveiled the Galaxy Note 10.1, 2014 Edition, an original approach to balancing productivity, powerful content creation and consumption in one portable tablet device. Equipped with...
EMEA’s CIOs focus on virtualisation
An independent market research survey commissioned by Riverbed Technology, the application performance company, reveals that 70% of IT decision makers are looking to centralise applications during 2013. The Riverbed commissioned survey questioned 400 CIOs in Europe...
Outplay, outwit, outsmart with PCI DCC 3.0
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Contactless payments 101
With the steady introduction of contactless payment systems in parts of South Africa, a new wave of convenience for low-value transactions is becoming a reality. But just what is this technology? How does it work, and is it secure? These are questions that many people...
Smartphone app simplifies HR and payroll
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Forrester names CA Technologies a leader
Forrester analysts evaluated nine identity and access management (IAM) suites against 16 criteria to help security and risk professionals select the right solution for their enterprise, business-to-business and consumer-facing IAM deployments. The CA Technologies...
Test Analyst at The Foschini Group
JOB DESCRIPTIONKey ResponsibilitiesEnsure thorough testing of all changes to Credit and VAS business applications and systems before implementation, including facilitation and execution of user acceptance testing. Adhere efficiently to all testing processes and...
Technical Security Architect (Advanced) 2632 TT
Planning, managing and co-ordinating of tasks with relevant teams are done with the best quality, on time and accuracy.Ensure systems are security compliant.Manage annual penetration testing exercise.Remediate Pentest findings to systems as required.Ability to perform...
Data Analyst
Our clients who are Titans in the financial industry are looking for a skilled Data Analyst Work from the comfort of your home with a fantastic permanent remote position and gain valuable exposure to international projects. Requirements: A minimum 3-year tertiary...
Software Developer (Java, Spring and Web) – Western Cape Cape Town
Software Developer (Java, Spring and Web) - Western Cape, Cape Town (Permanent)Want to take your career to the next level in an Information and Communications Organisation? Our conglomerate client is on the prowl for their next successor in Software Development. The...
SQL Developer – Gauteng Lynnwood
My client in Pretoria is without a doubt the most exciting place to work for!They are currently looking for a SQL/BI Developer in the Microsoft stack.You will get exposure to ETL, BI as well as building dashboards. You will need to have excellent SQL skills as well....
Test Analyst at The Foschini Group – Western Cape
JOB DESCRIPTIONKey ResponsibilitiesEnsure thorough testing of all changes to Credit and VAS business applications and systems before implementation, including facilitation and execution of user acceptance testing. Adhere efficiently to all testing processes and...
Technical Security Architect (Advanced) 2632 TT – Gauteng Pretoria
Planning, managing and co-ordinating of tasks with relevant teams are done with the best quality, on time and accuracy.Ensure systems are security compliant.Manage annual penetration testing exercise.Remediate Pentest findings to systems as required.Ability to perform...
Data Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our clients who are Titans in the financial industry are looking for a skilled Data Analyst Work from the comfort of your home with a fantastic permanent remote position and gain valuable exposure to international projects. Requirements: A minimum 3-year tertiary...
Senior Network Engineer
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The position will lead the development and implementation of the organisation's data science initiatives, leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning techniques to help the organisation understand and mitigate its risk exposures.JOB DESCRIPTIONInvolvement in...
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