Ransomware attacks on the increase in SA
While the beginning of 2023 saw a decline in the number of ransomware attacks in Q2, some regions saw an upward trend - with South Africa experiencing a 10% increase in attempts on individual and corporate users, according to Kaspersky Security Network data....
Vodacom hits back at battery thieves
Battery theft has become a top concern among mobile network operators given that their ability to deliver on their uptime customer promises depends on back-up power supply that batteries provide during power outages at mobile base stations. However, network providers...
DDoS ‘tax’ adds to the attack burden
Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks do more than negatively affect businesses and their customers - they also take up quantities of internet bandwidth without paying for it. This means that the cost of this traffic falls on the shoulders of every business...
Financial threats to be aware of in 2021
In 2021, many financial cybercriminals are likely to target bitcoin more often, while other cybercriminals will switch to transit cryptocurrencies when demanding payment from victims for enhanced privacy. On top of that, extortion practices will become even more...
SA fintech Ozow exceeds R1bn in November
Digital payments fintech Ozow has processed in excess of R1-billion in transactions in a month, for the first time in November 2020. This is thanks to a Black Friday surge where the single biggest transaction was more than R500 000 on a popular ecommerce site. After...
Data costs still hamper SMEs
Despite recent intervention from the Competition Commission, South Africa still has some of the most expensive mobile data rates on the continent. In fact, from lowest to highest data tariffs, Research ICT Africa's Retail African Mobile Pricing (RAMP) Index ranked...
AWS, Zoom extend strategic relationship
Zoom Video Communications has selected Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its preferred cloud provider. The multi-year agreement extends the longstanding relationship between the two companies, enabling Zoom to rapidly scale its service to cope with the challenges brought...
Applications for ISPA bursary open
South Africa's Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA) is inviting applications for its newly unveiled "ISPA Inspires" bursary programme. The inaugural ISPA Inspires bursaries will be awarded to one or more promising young candidates interested in pursuing a...
The role of hyperscalers in IoT platforms
The global market for IoT device management and application enablement platforms was worth $2-billion in 2019, according to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight. Growing at a CAGR of 32%, yearly sales of device management and application...
Tech can help decarbonise construction
Construction technology provider Asite has launched a new research report on how the construction industry can mitigate carbon emissions through the smart retrofitting of built assets. The report, entitled "Smart Retrofitting: The Key to Decarbonizing the Built...
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Triple4 to launch self-service portal
Triple4, the innovative infrastructure solution company, is launching a self-service portal with a difference to enable clients to access cloud-based services. The new portal will launch on 1 February 2013. Kevin Mortimer, MD of Triple4, explains that while...
Toshiba introduces 10-inch tablet
Toshiba Gulf FZE announces the launch of its new 10-inch tablet, the TOSHIBA AT300, in South Africa. The new tablet boasts thin-and-light designs, brilliant displays, quad-core performance and a full range of essential ports and smart features. "With its amazingly...
Livewired, AIG release CyberEdge
Livewired PR recently announced its new partnership with global insurance company, AIG. Strategically selected by the brand for its expertise in crisis communications, the PR company will play an integral role in the launch of AIG’s innovative new product, CyberEdge....
Online tuition and skills acquisition
With the increasing number of challenges facing learners today - including access to resources, geographic and logistic limitations - specialists within the online environment believe taking the virtual route to qualification certainly warrants serious consideration. ...
Lenovo boosts MEA channel commitment
Lenovo, the world’s second largest PC company, has announced the launch of the Lenovo Partner Network Programme, designed to up-skill channel partners and strengthen relations across the Middle East and Africa (MEA). The introduction of the programme locally reflects...
The business case for data governance
Data governance may be the most talked about yet elusive prize in the data management space. It is highly coveted by people who work with data because practitioners know the mission-critical role governance plays in achieving desired data outcomes. At the same time,...
Samsung releases Smart TV SDK 4.0
Samsung Electronics has released the Smart TV SDK (software development kit) 4.0 at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas recently. The Smart TV SDK will allow Smart TV software development on Linux and Mac, in addition to Windows OS. Up...
SMS trends for 2013
2013 will be a pivotal year for the South African SMS industry as the issue of interconnect fees is resolved, and mobile networks charge each other for terminating application-to-person (A2P) SMS messages, doing away with the vagaries of the gentlemen’s agreement...
HP unveils new offerings
HP recently unveiled its new offerings, including the world’s first display with integrated Beats Audio, the HP ENVY 27-inch IPS Monitor and HP’s most affordable touch notebook PC ever - the HP Pavilion TouchSmart Sleekbook. The HP Envy 27-inch IPS monitor with Beats...
AOC appoints Libyan distributor
AOC, part of Taiwan based TPV Technology, and the largest display manufacturer in the world has announced the appointment of Estishari for Computer Services as the authorised distributors for its wide range of AOC LCD/LED monitors in Libya. Estishari for Computer...
Magento2 Full Stack Developer – Cape Town at Accenture
Accenture SONG is one of the most innovative and fastest growing [Email Address Removed]ining the feel of a start-up and the advantages of being a global player, Accenture SONG truly has a diverse and multi-talented team. We are now strengthening our highly skilled...
Senior System Administrator
IT System Administrator Team Lead with minimum 4 years' System Administration and Team Leader experience, and preferably MCSA, MCSE and CCENT qualifications, required to provide technical support, maintenance, configuration, installation of servers, work stations and...
IT Business Analyst at PG Group
Main job purpose Analyse, evaluate, improve and streamline business processes by eliciting requirements and uncovering areas for business systems improvements, while satisfying stakeholder expectations that will deliver viable solutions that will meet organisational...
UI Developer
SUMMARY:The main goal of this position is to combine technology and design to create inviting, easy-to-use websites for consumers. This role will form part of the IT Product team and will regularly engage with to design, develop, test, implement and support current...
DATA ANALYST
NQF7 in Financial Management/Accounting/Auditing/ Information Technology/ Computer Science/ Statistics/Economics or any Related Field3 years experience in Data Analysis3 years experience in a Advisory/Supervisor Position Desired Skills: Information Technology...
Magento2 Full Stack Developer – Cape Town at Accenture – Western Cape Cape Town
Accenture SONG is one of the most innovative and fastest growing [Email Address Removed]ining the feel of a start-up and the advantages of being a global player, Accenture SONG truly has a diverse and multi-talented team. We are now strengthening our highly skilled...
Senior System Administrator – Gauteng Boksburg
IT System Administrator Team Lead with minimum 4 years' System Administration and Team Leader experience, and preferably MCSA, MCSE and CCENT qualifications, required to provide technical support, maintenance, configuration, installation of servers, work stations and...
IT Business Analyst at PG Group – Gauteng Bedfordview
Main job purpose Analyse, evaluate, improve and streamline business processes by eliciting requirements and uncovering areas for business systems improvements, while satisfying stakeholder expectations that will deliver viable solutions that will meet organisational...
UI Developer – Eastern Cape Gqebera
SUMMARY:The main goal of this position is to combine technology and design to create inviting, easy-to-use websites for consumers. This role will form part of the IT Product team and will regularly engage with to design, develop, test, implement and support current...
DATA ANALYST – Gauteng Johannesburg
NQF7 in Financial Management/Accounting/Auditing/ Information Technology/ Computer Science/ Statistics/Economics or any Related Field3 years experience in Data Analysis3 years experience in a Advisory/Supervisor Position Desired Skills: Information Technology...
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