Digital transformation a priority for African banks
A growing African population - forecast to be 2,49-billion by 2050 - coupled with spectacular increases in the number of devices such as smartphones and tablets (mobile phones now account for 75% of Web traffic in Africa) is the perfect recipe for an explosion in...
Alarming rise in deepfakes for the ‘world’s election year’
Africa, along with half the rest of the world's population, will have its share of elections in 2024 - and new data is showing an alarming increase in YoY trends in AI-powered scams. Sumsub - a global full-cycle verification provider - has detected upwards of a 245%...
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...
Sign up for virtual Red Hat Summit
The free-to-attend Red Hat Sub Saharan Africa Summit 2021 will take place online from 3 November 2021. The new format, featuring keynotes from industry thought leaders and subject matter experts, is designed to offer delegates a mix of innovation, collaboration, and...
Unified data management enables next-generation analytics
Kathy Gibson reports from InterSystems Virtual Summit 2021 – As analytics becomes increasingly more important, a unified data platform is not only becoming more critical but users are demanding more functionality from it. Jeff Fried, data platforms product director at...
Innovation critical to keep healthcare systems relevant
Kathy Gibson reports from InterSystems Virtual Summit 2021 – The global healthcare world is in a period of rapid evolution, and systems are under pressure to stay current. “Covid-19 has forced systems to change at a pace unknown until now,” says Dimitri Fane, product...
Parents more worried about child consent than Covid-19 vaccine
The announcement by the South African government that children aged 12-18 are now eligible for Covid-19 vaccination has brought with it intense discussion around consent and the rights of minors. While this is so far a theoretical concern, given that most children in...
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Kathea named Revolabs distributor
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Oracle accelerates database performance
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Cyberoam announces new NGFW appliances
Cyberoam, the leading global provider of network security appliances, has unveiled next-generation firewalls (NGFW) in its NG Series appliances. Cyberoam NGFW come with Layer 8 Identity-based technology for actionable intelligence and controls that offer complete...
Hisense launches smart air conditioner
On 23 September in Beijing, Hisense and Sina Weibo announced the availability of a cross-sector smart air conditioner, the power, temperature, and humidity of which can be controlled and adjusted by instructions sent via a private message over Weibo, China's leading...
SA is still lagging behind in AMM
South African companies like their international counterparts are faced with complex ICT application landscapes which often feature hundreds if not thousands of applications, says Collin Govender, VP of Systems Integration at T-Systems in South Africa. This in turn...
Samsung introduces Galaxy Note 3
Samsung Electronics has introduced the Galaxy Note 3, the latest update to the Note product line. The new Samsung Galaxy Note 3 adds delight to daily tasks and infuses innovative features that help consumers tell the story of their lives. Samsung Galaxy Note 3...
XON, Procera Networks establish partnership
XON has cemented a partnership agreement with Procera Networks, the global Internet intelligence company, to distribute, implement, and support the OEM vendor’s intelligent policy enforcement (IPE) PacketLogic products that provide actionable network intelligence and...
Cisco release boosts convergence
With Internet traffic rapidly growing amid new waves of cloud, mobile, video and machine-to-machine applications, Cisco introduced the Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS), a network fabric family designed to serve as the foundation of a massively-scalable, smarter...
Protecting profits with risk management
South African executives are well aware of the importance of risk management in every area of their businesses. Unfortunately, most are of the view that reacting to attacks after the fact is an acceptable form of managing risk. “Reacting to risk is simply admitting...
Buy airtime, electricity online with PayU
In their bid to making online payments in South Africa easier and more convenient, PayU, SA’s largest online and mobile service provider has just incorporated online airtime and electricity purchasing into their offering. “We are always looking for innovative ways to...
SQL Developer – Gauteng Menlyn
POSITION: Data Analyst My client in Pretoria must be one of the most exciting companies to work for in the city! They offer a young, dynamic and Google-like environment for talented people that want to get involved in a fast-growing company. They are building a...
Test Analyst at The Foschini Group – Western Cape
JOB DESCRIPTIONKey Responsibilities:Writing SQL code for testing and QA purposes Analysis of requirements and technical documents to extract test cases Test estimation for project planning within a Scrum delivery framework Creating, executing, and monitoring test...
Network Security Engineer – Remote Remote
Role: Network Security EngineerLocation: Remote Our client is a dynamic and successful company specialising in the Cloud environment, they fall under the umbrella of a leading Telco/ISP. They are looking for a Network Security Engineer with their NSE 6 or 7. You will...
.NET Junior Application Developer at Accenture
To efficiently code, debug and unit test simple to moderate programs. This includes new development and or modifications to existing programs on a Supply Chain system. Compile designs for simple to moderate programs. Prepare complete system documentation in...
Senior Project Manager
Only Cape Town-based applicants will be considered12-month contractHybrid working environment Overview:We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and oversee projects within the Financial Services industry. The ideal candidate will have a proven...
Agile Master (Senior) 2274 TT
Identify and document the mainframe applications and data sets to be migrated.Ensure projects/ maintenance are on-time, within budget and managed according to the client's standard processes (AWM).Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and...
Content Developer at The Foschini Group
JOB DESCRIPTIONKey Responsibilities:Use our Content Management System (CMS) to build engaging online learning courses, following outlines and visual boards provided by our graphic designers Export the necessary assets from visual boards for integration into courses...
Jnr IT Support Technician
Remote working opportunity with a High speed, low cost, uncapped fibre internet provider providing connectivity and Voice solutions to both Business and Consumer clients. Role: Remote ISP and Voice Support Technician with proven experience maintaining and monitoring...
.NET Junior Application Developer at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand
To efficiently code, debug and unit test simple to moderate programs. This includes new development and or modifications to existing programs on a Supply Chain system. Compile designs for simple to moderate programs. Prepare complete system documentation in...
Senior Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
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