Espionage-ready worming miner uncovered
Kaspersky experts have uncovered a previously unknown, highly sophisticated StripedFly malware with global reach affecting over 1-million victims since at least 2017. Initially acting as a cryptocurrency miner, it turned out to be complex malware with a...
In a changing world, hybrid cloud offers choice
Kathy Gibson reports - The cloud computing environment is constantly changing and organisations can no longer afford to have a single platform approach. This is the word from Craig Parker, head of hybrid cloud: Europe at Fujitsu, who believes the correct value...
Government extends Vodacom’s RT15 contract
Four years after the Mobile Communication Services contract was established and awarded to Vodacom Business in 2016, National Treasury has awarded the company a new mobile communication services contract. This after government technology expenditure had been...
Targeted email attacks on the rise
Malicious users seem to have understood that adapting some of the tricks used by advance persistent threat (APT) groups works well in achieving a wide variety of their goals, such as using ransomware for targeted hits on organisations. According to Kaspersky...
Critical ICT skills are in short supply
South African organisations are still battling to attract and retain critical skills locally, with many turning to overseas markets to fill positions. This is among the findings from Xpatweb's Critical Skills Survey 2020/21, which highlights the most in demand scarce...
Issues to consider on World Backup Day
It's World Backup Day today (31 March), and IT organisations now have to consider the issue of backup against the backdrop of remote working forced on us by Covid-19. Bizmod Consuling's Abri Vermeulen says, that with the lockdown last year, many companies and...
Global tablet sales set to plunge in 2021
Global demand for tablets surged in 2020, as Covid-19 lockdown measures forced people worldwide to switch to working and educating at home. Despite that, the entire market generated $39,9-billion in revenue last year, slightly above the 2019 levels. According to data...
Unified communications market soars in 2020
The worldwide Unified Communications & Collaboration (UC&C) market grew 29,2% year-over-year and 7,1% quarter-over-quarter to $13,1-billion in the fourth quarter of 2020 (4Q20), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Unified...
Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerabilities drive ransomware attacks
Following the recent disclosure of vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft Exchange Servers, Check Point Research (CPR) has observed a global surge in the number of ransomware attacks. In fact, since the beginning of 2021, there has been a 9% increase monthly in...
NTT data centre breaks ground in Samrand
The turnkey development of the first NTT data centre in Africa at Centralpoint Innovation District in Samrand has begun. The development of Johannesburg 1 Data Centre - dubbed JOH1 - is being developed by Growthpoint on behalf of NTT and Dimension Data, which...
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Hospitals, clinics benefit from WebFOCUS
Using Information Builders’ WebFOCUS BI platform, clinics are able to provide better services using WebFOCUS for administration and enhance data sharing capabilities. IT professionals generally wrestle with silos of data that are difficult to link together. These data...
Nashua offers ProAct monitoring solutions
Nashua Limited’s reputation for providing its customers with leading solutions and services has once again been firmly demonstrated, as the company has become the first organisation in South Africa to offer its clients complementary live monitoring of device systems...
Avoid pitfalls of enterprise mobility apps
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Powertech acquires Quadpro
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MoneyGram and Ukash form global alliance
MoneyGram, a leading global money transfer company, and Ukash, a leading UK-based online cash payment provider and winner of the Queen's Award for Enterprise for the third consecutive year, have signed a global agreement that will give Ukash customers the ability to...
Software testing to go virtual
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Infor plans to double offerings in 2013
Infor, a leading provider of business application software serving more than 70 000 customers, has announced that significantly more products, features, enhancements and integrations are planned to be delivered in 2013 than in any similar period in the company’s...
Cyberoam strengthens security for SMEs
Extending its future-ready NG series UTM lineup for small and medium enterprises, Cyberoam, the leading global provider of network security appliances, today announced addition of two new unified threat management (UTM) models – CR200iNG and CR300iNG. Addressing the...
SBV grows network performance
Banks and other financial services and institutions around the world have always been front in line when it comes to adopting cutting edge technologies. This is as a result of their particular operating environments: banks face the same common challenges associated...
F5 expands cloud services with BIG-IQ
F5 Networks has announced BIG-IQ Cloud, a new software-based management solution that enables customers to deploy application delivery and network services in a consistent, fast, and repeatable manner across public and private clouds, traditional data centres and...
IT Auditor – Gauteng Randburg
Purpose of the role:Execute IT internal audit reviews under the guidance of an engagement manager within Group Internal Audit Services.Carry out internal audit work as assigned in line with the standards and methodologies set by IAS.This role also performs analysis on...
Snr Full Stack Developer/Architecture Lead (Kafka, Node.js/gRPC) (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding expertise of a Snr Full Stack Developer/Architecture Lead with strong Kafka, Node.js & gRPC experience is sought to join the team of an innovative Digital Tech & Marketing company. The successful incumbent must have 4+ years' experience...
IT Technical Specialist at Cloud Group – Gauteng Randparkrif
We are expanding and looking for a young dynamic person to join our technical team. The role will include Supporting our technical partner channel with our iShield and other productsConsulting on infrastructure problems and providing suitable network solutionsTaking...
Software Engineer – Java – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:A prominent company specializing in state-of-the-art Telecommunications Solutions based in Stellenbosch is in search of a Software Engineer. The role entails collaborating with cross-functional teams to create user-friendly interfaces and application...
Security Engineer at Old Mutual Finance
Old Mutual Finance is looking for a Cloud Security Engineer who will provide AWS Cloud Security expertise and will be responsible for the implementation of security controls. This role requires a professional who is comfortable taking decisions and dealing with a...
SAP SCM Consultant
Are you ready to elevate your career in the heart of innovation? We are on the lookout for a talented and driven SAP SCM Specialist to join our dynamic team at a major Chemical & Petroleum company based in the vibrant city of Cape Town. Candidate Requirements 5...
Senior Java Developer
Take care of your career health! Hybrid role in Cape Town for a Senior Java Developer in the Medical Aid sphere. Your current industry not your cup of tea - then this cuppa Java on for size! BOTH CONTRACT AND PERMANENT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLEMy client who isa giant in...
Mulesoft Developer
ENVIRONMENT:A Premier custom software and product development IT company, delivering custom-made solutions for large enterprises as well as dynamic start-ups is seeking to employ a Mulesoft Developer who has a minimum 7 years of software development experience, a...
Java Analyst Developer
What will you do?Working in an agile team, you would be responsible to produce quality software according to business requirements. You need to assist with the deployment and monitoring of the developed systems in development, testing and production environments....
Security Engineer at Old Mutual Finance – Western Cape Pinelands
Old Mutual Finance is looking for a Cloud Security Engineer who will provide AWS Cloud Security expertise and will be responsible for the implementation of security controls. This role requires a professional who is comfortable taking decisions and dealing with a...
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