New dawn for UK research as Intel, Dell deploy supercomputer
Dell Technologies, Intel and the University of Cambridge have deployed the co-designed Dawn Phase 1 supercomputer. Dawn kickstarts the recently launched UK AI Research Resource (AIRR), which will explore the viability of associated systems and architectures. Dawn...
AI supercomputer revs up the UK’s economic engine
The UK government has announced it will spend £225-million ($273-million) to build one of the world’s fastest AI supercomputers. Called Isambard-AI, it’s the latest in a series of systems named after legendary 19th century British engineer Isambard Brunel and hosted...
Energy efficiency vital for vaccine rollout
As South Africa is preparing for a broad roll-out of the country's vaccine programme, energy efficiency is one of the factors to consider, according to the South African National Energy Development Institute, (SANEDI). Energy is crucial to operate cold chains that...
AI, automation touted as the solution for SA
South Africa's only option for addressing poverty and poor economic growth is to embrace 4IR technologies such as automation and artificial iIntelligence (AI), to make the country more competitive. This is according to Professor Tshilidzi Marwala, vice-chancellor and...
Working from home hasn’t made the office redundant
After more than a year in which millions of office workers around the globe were forced to work from home for months and did so (mostly) successfully, businesses are faced with the question of whether 2021 heralds the end of the physical office. Downscaling or even...
SA shows a strong appetite for remote work
One of the major legacies of the pandemic is an expectation by workers that they will be allowed to work remotely more often. This is according to a new study Decoding Global Ways of Working by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and The Network, including local partner...
African private sector recovery lags global trend
Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) reports released by IHS Markit in the first week of April shows that, while African private sector activity continued to improve during the first quarter of 2021, growth lagged global trends. PwC's calculations show that PMIs for eight...
Report highlights dangers of a single password
The number of annual credential spills has nearly doubled in the last four years, according to the latest Credential Stuffing Report. The report also estimated that the average spill size in 2020 was 17-million records. Those millions of credentials, including emails,...
Malicious WhatsApp autoreplies spread malware
Check Point Research (CPR) has discovered a new and innovative malicious threat on the Google Play app store which spreads itself via mobile users' WhatsApp conversations, and can also send further malicious content via automated replies to incoming WhatsApp messages....
Cring ransomware infects industrial targets through VPN servers
In early 2021, threat actors conducted a series of attacks using the Cring ransomware. These attacks were mentioned by Swisscom CSIRT, but it remained unclear how the ransomware infects an organisation's network. An incident investigation conducted by Kaspersky ICS...
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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...
Computer backup easy with Windows 8
Windows 8 - Microsoft’s latest PC operating system (OS) - is here, and with promises of greater flexibility for creating, sharing and enjoying content stored on PCs, many users are eager to upgrade, says Anamika Budree, sales manager: Branded Products at WD South...
Tight security prevents VoIP toll fraud
Among the last remaining arguments against the tidal wave of voice over IP (VoIP) is the claim that IP systems are susceptible to fraud, says Rob Lith, business development director at Connection Telecom. In reality, breaching VoIP security is a far more complex...
BB10 approved for use on US DoD networks
BlackBerry has announced the US Department of Defence (DoD) has approved BlackBerry 10 smartphones and BlackBerry PlayBook tablets with BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 to be used on DoD networks. Working with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), BlackBerry...
Businesses vulnerable to mobile threats
Businesses which have opened up their IT infrastructures to user-owned mobile devices, through bring your own device (BYOD) policies, need to take firmer steps to secure their data and networks from a growing range of security threats. That’s the word from William...
AfricaEye portal offers market insights
AfricaEye, an online solution designed for investors, businesses, researchers and entrepreneurs, has announced the launch of its improved portal which now has the ability to give its clients access to market analysis and demographic insights to an even greater number...
BDS, XLMEA help grow digital printing
Bytes Document Solutions (BDS), Africa’s leading document management technology and services company, and the largest Xerox distributor in the world, has contracted XLMEA, a global management consulting firm specialising in graphic communications in emerging markets,...
Users’ online password strength poor
With the increasing importance of the online world and its impact on users' daily lives, today people spend more and more time online, using Web-based services such as social networks like Twitter, Linkedin and Skype, and e-mail and online banking. However, generally,...
Data Manager (CHAMPS) Wits VIDA – Gauteng Moletsane
Main purpose of the job:Wits VIDA Research Unit joined the multi-national Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance Project (CHAMPS), led by Emory University, in 2017The Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) program, supported by the...
RPA Tester – Gauteng Johannesburg North
Hiring - Test Analyst- Contract - HybridTest Analyst needed to join the innovative team by helping and ensuring that critical components of an application perform as expected under varying user loads and to help evaluate the resource usage.Solid working experience as...
DevOps Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Are you a DevOps Guru?Want to be part of a Fintech / Payments, company that has a collaborative team culture? Reporting the Head of Engineering, you will be an integral part of the Engineering team. Is this you? You are passionate about all things DevOps. You have...
IT Support Technician – Gauteng Edenvale
On-Site IT Support Engineer - Taking the cloud phenomenon to another level! We are looking for a confident go getter individual who has an urgent sense of delivery and customer service! Most of the work will be Windows based desktop and notebook, Windows server and...
Business Analyst
Main purpose of job:The Business Analyst plays a key role in the delivery of successful custom business and software solutionsThe Business Analyst must utilise their business expertise, their deep knowledge of the business data and understanding of technical concepts...
Senior Front-End Developer (Postgres, SQL, Node.js) Fully Remote
ENVIRONMENT:Are you a seasoned Front End Developer with a passion for music and cutting-edge technology? We are currently on the lookout for top talent to join a groundbreaking client who collaborates with top local and international DJS and artists in the music...
Software Developer
My client is based in Australia, but they are looking for a South African developer to join their team, working remotely from SA. Due to the time difference your working hours will be 05:00 to 13:00, so we need someone that can keep to those hours. Requirements of a...
Senior Technical Business Analyst
Calling all Technical Business Analysts! Do you have a passion for innovation and cutting-edge technology? Do you want to work for a Titan in the automotive industry? Our client is seeking a talented Technical Business Analyst to join their dynamic team at our...
IT Support Technician
On-Site IT Support Engineer - Taking the cloud phenomenon to another level! We are looking for a confident go getter individual who has an urgent sense of delivery and customer service! Most of the work will be Windows based desktop and notebook, Windows server and...
Business Analyst – Gauteng Edenburg
Main purpose of job:The Business Analyst plays a key role in the delivery of successful custom business and software solutionsThe Business Analyst must utilise their business expertise, their deep knowledge of the business data and understanding of technical concepts...
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