GenAI: a new solution looking for a problem
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex - Artificial intelligence (AI) is the big buzzword of the day - but it will only be successful when and if organisations use it get value from their data. There is a tremendous amount of noise about AI at the moment, but Joe Reis,...
How to ensure AI is human-centric
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex - In 1996, chess master Garry Kasparov agreed to a match against IBM's Big Blue computer - and lost. In analysing the game, Kasparov came to the conclusion that he hadn't in fact been beaten by a machine but by a human, because it was a...
Cable theft, vandalism, load shedding add to connectivity woes
Poor Internet connectivity could be due to a number of ongoing issues, including cable theft, vandalism and load shedding, according to Openserve. Many small businesses have become heavily reliant on the internet to be able to conduct their business operations due to...
Covid impacted key customers’ B2B spend
A significant 41% of key customers (or key accounts) indicated that the economic implications of Covid-19 significantly impacted their spend with business-to-business (B2B) sales organisations. A Gartner survey of 618 B2B key customers, conducted from November through...
6G myths exploded
6G communications, expected to be widely deployed by 2030, is set to become one of the largest technology investments ever. A new IDTechEx report, "6G Communications Market, Devices, Materials 2021-2041", predicts 6G communications may be more thing-to-thing than...
Desperate job seekers turn to the Darknet
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the global economy has been dramatic and unemployment rates have increased. Check Point Research has noticed a growing trend that began towards the end of 2020 and continues to develop in 2021 - people are turning to the Darknet...
PPS hit by malicious cyber attack
Insurance and medical ais group PPS has become the latest South African financial services provider to fall victim to a cyber attack. The organisation has assured customers that their personal data is most likely safe. "PPS's security experts have confirmed that the...
Data protection issues put digitalisation at risk
Data protection challenges are undermining organisations' abilities to execute digital transformation (DX) initiatives around the world. This is according to the Veeam Data Protection Report 2021, which found that 58% of backups fail, leaving data unprotected. Veeam...
SA children exposed to cyber-threats
The online threats faced by children are very real, and many youngsters have fallen victim to one or more attacks. Digital identity, privacy and social media protection company Digimune surveyed 200 South African parents in February 2021 to gauge their views and...
Outmoded approaches put Covid cost-efficiency gains at risk
Organisations that achieved unexpected cost efficiency gains as a result of operational constraints due to the Covid-19 pandemic risk losing these gains needlessly, according to research from Gartner. The traditional approach of reintroducing costs after a business...
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Free Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac on Facebook
Sophos has announced that the free Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition is now available on Facebook’s Antivirus Marketplace in English, French, German, Japanese and Spanish. The international Antivirus Marketplace connects individuals with free versions of IT...
Fujitsu, Oracle announce M10 servers
Continuing their more than 20-year partnership and leadership in mission-critical computing, Fujitsu and Oracle today announced the worldwide availability of Fujitsu M10 servers, based on the 16-core SPARC64 X processor. Fujitsu M10 servers deliver mainframe class...
HP solution improves enterprise mobility
HP Enterprise Services has announced a cloud-based management solution that delivers secure anytime, anywhere access to applications and data from any mobile device. HP Enterprise Cloud Services – Mobility meets the demands of balancing the responsibilities and...
Video synopsis versus video analysis
CCTV cameras and surveillance have become an essential element of modern security solutions, as they deliver the ability to monitor areas of operation, provide evidence in case of an incident, and often simply act as a deterrent to those with malicious intent, says...
Marval introduces new Web application
Marval South Africa, a leading local provider of innovative, holistic solutions that support IT governance, risk management and service management, has recently introduced its high-speed MSM Universal Mobile App to ensure great customer service while on the move. The...
Building a mobile app can hurt a business
As consumer-facing businesses seek new ways to reach their customers, more and more are looking at developing their own mobile apps – but, says Lee Hartman of Connecto, this could be an expensive and brand-damaging trap. “The average consumer has around 30 business...
BYOD not always a data security threat
There’s no turning back from the BYOD wave, but it doesn’t have to be a threat to data security, says Adam Ely, founder and chief operating officer of US-based start-up Bluebox. BYOD has long been a concern for CIOs and CISOs as they grapple with the challenges of...
XDSL Diginet provides channel opportunities
For vendors of PABX equipment and companies providing ICT support services to enterprise or small businesses, selling voice over IP (VoIP) services into their client base is an attractive business opportunity. It can lower telephony costs for the client, while earning...
Securing the best level of access control
Continuous research into, and development of, access control solutions means businesses can take advantage of a wider selection of low-cost technology. This technology is designed to offer complete security and empower decision-makers with control over the...
Mobility, connectivity and cloud drive ICT
In the last few years, there have been several factors that have driven the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) market, creating shifts in the way businesses operate, says Eckart Zollner, business development manager at Jasco ICT Solutions. These trends...
Junior Project Manager at Webrepublic – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Over the last decade, Webrepublic has grown from an ambitious startup into Switzerland's leading digital agency. More recently, Webrepublic has launched a subsidiary in South Africa to work hand-in-hand with our HQ in Switzerland. Our team in Cape Town has grown and...
Manager: Information Security Governance, Risk and Compliance – Gauteng Randburg
Purpose of the Position:Develop and implement IS and Tech GRC strategy and, manage the end to end governance, risk and compliance function in relation to info sec and provide reports to the CISO and the relevant steering committees.QualificationsUniversity degree in...
Solution Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Solution Architect to join our dynamic team.As a Solution Architect, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing innovative solutions that align with our business objectives and technology...
SQL Developer
SQL Developer opportunity for a Dynamic Developer..... See details below.Writes SQL interface Develops SQL CodeDevelopment / configuration on the in-house system, VisionInstall, configure, test and maintaining client configurations – on premises, SaaS or hosted...
Systems Administrator (SQL DBA)
ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE technology infrastructure runs optimally as your strong technical skills is sought by a provider of cutting-edge IT Solutions to join its tight-knit team as a Systems Administrator (SQL DBA). You will be responsible for the maintenance,...
SQL Developer at EOH
Essential Functions Writes SQL interface & Develops SQL CodeDevelopment / configuration on the in-house system, VisionInstall, configure, test and maintaining client configurations - on premises, SaaS or hosted platformsProactively ensure the highest levels of...
SQL Developer – Gauteng Centurion
SQL Developer opportunity for a Dynamic Developer..... See details below.Writes SQL interface Develops SQL CodeDevelopment / configuration on the in-house system, VisionInstall, configure, test and maintaining client configurations – on premises, SaaS or hosted...
Systems Administrator (SQL DBA) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE technology infrastructure runs optimally as your strong technical skills is sought by a provider of cutting-edge IT Solutions to join its tight-knit team as a Systems Administrator (SQL DBA). You will be responsible for the maintenance,...
SQL Developer at EOH – Gauteng Irene
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Senior SQL Developer
We are looking for a Snr SQL Developer to join our dynamic team.Writes SQL interface Develops SQL CodeDevelopment / configuration on the in-house system, VisionInstall, configure, test and maintaining client configurations – on premises, SaaS or hosted...
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