Execs aren’t sleeping enough – and it’s a cardiometabolic risk
A new study published in Preventive Medicine journal found that four years of consistently inadequate sleep in corporate executives was associated with adverse cardiometabolic health. Led by Paula Pienaar, a PhD candidate at the University of Cape Town (UCT) and Vrije...
Modern slavery still a huge risk in supply chains
Seventy-one percent of sustainable procurement leaders consider addressing modern slavery risk a key priority, but just half report making effective progress on the issue, according to new research from Gartner. Chief procurement officers (CPOs) cannot rely on...
SA enterprises move quickly to hybrid cloud model
Kathy Gibson reports – South African enterprises are starting to adopt hybrid cloud and within five years it will be the predominant IT model. This is the word from Rowen Grierson, regional sales director of Nutanix sub-Saharan Africa, sharing the results of Nutanix’s...
Cloud critical to meet immediate business needs
Dimension Data has released its 2021 Hybrid Cloud Report, which highlights the critical need for business agility, and the role hybrid cloud has had in helping businesses achieve this. Before Covid-19, many companies had embarked on digital transformation journeys,...
EMEA PC shipments set for record growth
The ongoing Covid-19 lockdown continues driving a surge in demand for PCs and the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region witnessed impressive PC unit shipments growth last year. However, 2021 is set to deliver a new record. According to data presented by...
Attacks against remote access protocols continue to rise
In mid-March of last year, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared the world was facing a pandemic and countries rushed to enact measures to stem the spread. A popular measure to combat the pandemic was switching companies to remote work. However, with...
Growth for global server market in 2021
The growing adoption of new technologies such as big data and a surge in high-performance computing continue fuelling demand for servers across different sectors, according to research group AksjeBloggen.com, which says the global server market is expected to hit a...
29% of cyberthreats previously unknown
HP Inc's latest Quarterly Threat Insights Report has found that 29% of malware captured was previously unknown due to the widespread use of packers and obfuscation techniques by attackers seeking to evade detection. Eighty eight percent of malware was delivered by...
Industrial printers on road to recovery
New results from the IDC Worldwide Quarterly Industrial Printer Tracker show that the market recovery from the Covid-19 crisis continued in the fourth quarter of 2020 (4Q20). "Every market segment covered by the Industrial Printer Tracker, from large format printers...
Pandemic creates ‘perfect storm’ for cybercriminals
While the Covid-19 pandemic of 2020 altered lives forever, it has also had severe repercussions for the cybersecurity landscape with more than 16,4-million Covid-19-related cyberthreats detected last year, says Atlas VPN. "The pandemic has created the perfect storm...
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What businesses may overlook with POPI
A new realm of compliance for South African businesses and government is set to arrive in 2013. Executives and business owners may soon have only one year to ensure their IT governance complies with the new Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act when it is...
Oracle unveils social management solution
The industry’s first unified, end-to-end social management solution for the enterprise was unveiled today at South by Southwest by Oracle. Called Oracle Social Relationship Management (SRM), the new product is part of the Oracle Social Relationship Management Suite....
CBD surveillance systems mature
As central business district (CBD) surveillance systems mature and expand, new add-on solutions with greater flexibility, functionality and control are being introduced, says Mark Chertkow, MD of Graphic Image Technologies (GIT). The challenge is to maintain the...
QlikView maps fire brigade’s risk
QlikView, a leader in business discovery - user-driven business intelligence (BI) - has announced that the fire brigade Amsterdam-Amstelland has deployed QlikView to map the risks in the region and proactively respond to those risks. QlikView serves as the basis for...
Defining a solid security strategy
IDC 2013 CIO Summit is currently underway in Cape Town this week – an event aimed at bringing insight into the key business strategies that CIOs need to consider in a constantly evolving business world. The theme of this year’s event is "Seize the Moment: Transform,...
DCC introduces Verbatim Power Packs
Ever run out of battery life and there is no charger available? Often lose battery life on that important call or while listening to music? Stress no longer with the new Verbatim Power Packs from Distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). DCC is now delivering two...
New CEO for kalahari.com
kalahari.com, South Africa’s biggest online retailer, has appointed Caren Genthner-Kappesz as its new CEO. One of Genthner-Kappesz’ goals is to reinforce the e-commerce pioneer’s leadership position in the market. Genthner-Kappesz, who relocated to Cape Town from...
IT must adapt to technology consumers
The speed at which technology devices are moving into the business is a cause for concern for the IT department. But not in the sense that these devices are unwanted, but rather through the highlighting of the need for IT to start providing the same levels of service...
New Riverbed capabilities empower customers
Riverbed Technology, the application performance company announced the availability of new product capabilities, developer tools and a supporting community that allow IT professionals to customise and adapt their IT infrastructure to meet the demands of their business...
SAS, NWU build data science skills
SAS and North-West University (NWU) has announced the launch of the SAS Advanced Analytics Laboratory in the Centre for Business Mathematics and Informatics (BMI), the first of its kind in South Africa. Through the Centre for BMI, students will be able to enroll for...
RPG Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
iOCO is a leading technology and services company committed to delivering innovative solutions to our clients. We are currently seeking skilled RPG Developers to join us on a contract basis. What you will do:Design, develop implement, and be responsible for ongoing...
Automation Tester – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are looking for an Automation Tester to join our team on a contract basis.This is a hybrid role based in Sandton, Johannesburg.We are looking for someone with 4+ years of Automation Testing experience.Details:Use the automation framework and pre-defined test tools...
Service Desk Agent – Gauteng Randburg
Yearning for More in Your Career? iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities. We are currently seeking a dedicated and customer-focused individual to join our team as a Service Desk Agent I. Key Responsibilities:Efficient and effective logging...
Android Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
ENVIRONMENT:A Health Tech Solution Company in Pretoria is actively seeking an Android Developer. The responsibilities include developing and maintaining innovative hearing health platforms on the Android platform, ensuring that the generated code aligns with...
Systems Administrator – Gauteng Ormonde
EDUCTION o Bachelor's Degree or Higher Diploma in Information Technology or Computer Science, or an appropriateProfessional Certification.o Advanced Excel user.o Knowledge of, and Experience with, PowerBI and QlikSense will be an advantage.o 3 years working experience...
Junior analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE• Relevant University Degree• Successfully completed 12 months of a graduation program offered by the FIC would be advantageous or at least eighteen months' experience in relevant field• An understanding of the laws governing the...
Senior Business Analyst at Reverside
Job Title: Senior Business Analyst - CPT/StellenboschJob Summary:We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our dynamic IT [Email Address Removed] Senior Business Analyst will be responsible for liaising with stakeholders to formulate...
Software Developer II at Datonomy Solutions
Software Developer II - DOT NET, C#, SQLJob PurposeTo work within the Vertigo Technical team and assist with Development, Support and Maintenance.High performance area in the bank, Custom built solution that is critical to the bank's ability to manage MFC Clients....
Senior JAVA Developer
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior JAVA Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be...
Business Analyst
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 1-year contract roleTo apply a set of tasks and...
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