Strong momentum for security spend in Europe
European security spending will grow by 12,3% in 2024, marking another year of strong momentum with double-digit growth, according to IDC's Worldwide Security Spending Guide. Spending in the region is expected to increase at a steady pace throughout the whole 2022 to...
Illegal cigarettes cost SA billions
South Africa has been losing billions of rands on illegal cigarettes - more than R100-billion since 2010. New research from University of Cape Town (UCT) academics Dr Nicole Vellios and Professor Corné van Walbeek says that in 2022 alone, the government lost...
Alviva expects higher earnings
Alviva Holdings has published a trading statement about its earnings for the year ended 30 June. According to the statement, headline earnings are expected to be between R330-million and R355-million, about 68% to 80% higher than the comparable period last year....
Lone workers using connected safety solutions set for growth
According to a new research report from the analyst firm Berg Insight, the market value for lone worker protection solutions and services in Europe and North America reached an estimated €85-million and €50-million respectively in 2020. In Europe and North America,...
Teens more likely to fall for online scams
A new study has found that tech-savvy teens and young adults are falling for online scams at a higher rate than seniors. Victims 20 and younger grew by 156% from 2017 to 2020 compared to 112% for seniors. The 9 053 young victims in 2017 jumped to 23 186 last year....
SA ranks poorly for state of its youth
South Africa is ranked 131st on the 2020 Global Youth Development Index which measures the status of young people in 181 countries around the world. Singapore ranked top for the first time followed by Slovenia, Norway, Malta and Denmark. Chad, the Central African...
FlyTrap hits 10 000 Android users
A new Android Trojan hit more than 10 000 victims in 144 countries, according to a report from cybersecurity firm Zimperium. The Trojan - called FlyTrap by Zimperium researchers - has been able to spread through "hijacking of social media, third-party app stores and...
ZADNA serves notice on ZACR
The .ZA Domain Name Authority (ZADNA) has issued a notice terminating the registry operating agreement (ROA) with the ZA Central Registry (ZACR). ZADNA and ZACR entered into the agreement in April 2012, with the term due to end on 1 April 2022. ZADNA must inform ZACR...
Dell blacklists looted products
Dell Technologies has blacklisted all the Dell products stolen during the recent unrest and looking in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, and warned users to be wary of buying through unlicenced channels. The company has issued a statement regarding the loss of Dell products...
Absa Kenya goes live on SAP S/4 HANA in the cloud
Absa Group has begun a multi-country digitalisation journey, with its Kenyan subsidiary the first to go live with SAP S/4 HANA. The Kenyan implementation of S/4 HANA was launched on Amazon Web Services (AWS), an African first for SAP and a Tier 1 bank in the African...
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Turning on to customisable tech
So-called “disruptive” enterprise technology trends are becoming more prevalent in the market. IT administrators are struggling with the challenges and strain these trends bring to the IT department, says Bob Davis, CMO at Kaseya, IT services management software. IT...
Gemalto wins LTE award
Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, has won the Best LTE Security Product Award at the LTE World Summit 2013. The award recognises the best-in-classecurity delivered by Gemalto’s Advanced Connectivity solution, which combines the LinqUs Advanced OTA...
Social media must be a boardroom issue
The companies that will drive the most advantage from social media in the years to come will be those that treat it as a boardroom and executive committee level issue rather than as a pure marketing and communications function. That’s according to Gordon Geldenhuys,...
Creating an energy-efficient kitchen
With the arrival of winter, South Africans are preparing themselves not only for colder temperatures, but also the inevitable strain that using more electricity will place on their household budgets. But this does not have to be the case, says Samsung Electronics...
Digital technologies will shape the future
With the rapid rise of social media and mobility over the past five years, together with the increasing growth of new digital touchpoints, many marketers are asking what comes next, says Pete Case, founder and CEO at Gloo. Which digital tool is emerging and which will...
Gijima appoints new board members
Gijima, a leading black empowered JSE-listed IT company, has made two new appointments to its board of directors, reflecting its commitment to structure the business for the growth demands of its turnaround strategy. “These appointments show the confidence Gijima has...
Nedbank offers accounting services to SMBs
Nedbank, in its quest to support and grow small businesses, has teamed up with SAGE Pastel to offer an integrated online accounting solution known as Nedbank Accounting. This value-added service is integrated with NetBank Business (an online business banking...
Ericsson to acquire Red Bee Media
Ericsson, a world-leading provider of communications technology and services, has announced its intention to acquire Red Bee Media, a world-leading media services company headquartered in the UK, from an entity controlled by Macquarie Advanced Investment Partners. The...
Phoenix distributes Norton in East Africa
Following the announcement last year of the distribution agreement between Phoenix Distribution and Symantec, through which the specialist security distributor is responsible for Symantec’s Norton portfolio, the two companies have expanded their partnership to East...
EMC ranks 13th in best workplaces
EMC has announced that it has been named the 13th Best Multinational Workplace in Europe by Great Place to Work, the experts in workplace excellence. EMC’s ranking was announced at the Great Place to Work’s "Best Workplaces in Europe 2013" award ceremony which...
Microsoft CRM Developer
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Microsoft CRM Developer to join our dynamic IT team. As a Microsoft CRM Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and customizing Microsoft Dynamics CRM solutions to meet the organization's business needs....
C++ and Python Developer
Our client is looking for an experienced Intermediate-Senior C++ and Python developer to join their engineering team and help them create dynamic software applications for their clients. Key Requirements Higher Degree or Diploma3+ years experience in Intermediate to...
Business Analyst: Automotive Ecommerce Dealer Systems(Advanced)
Our Client in IT is looking for a Business analyst, if you meet the below requirement please send us your CV.Understanding Business Objectives (Commercial Skills)Analytical and Critical ThinkingCommunication and Interpersonal SkillsCost-Benefit Analysis &...
Data Specialist (Power BI)
We are seeking a Data Specialist (Power BI) to be based in Pinetown.Minimum requirements:Degree or IT Diploma Experience:3 to 5 years BI experience3 to 5 Years Power BI experienceMicrosoft SQL and Transact SQLMicrosoft Power BI and associated products – Preferably a...
Database Adminstrator – Remote Remote
My client who is a NYSE and JSE listed company, is looking for you to join their team! Are you wanting to work with advanced modern technologies? Fully Remote!We are looking for a Senior Database Administrator, if you have the following requirements below, please...
Microsoft CRM Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Microsoft CRM Developer to join our dynamic IT team. As a Microsoft CRM Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and customizing Microsoft Dynamics CRM solutions to meet the organization's business needs....
C++ and Python Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Our client is looking for an experienced Intermediate-Senior C++ and Python developer to join their engineering team and help them create dynamic software applications for their clients. Key Requirements Higher Degree or Diploma3+ years experience in Intermediate to...
Business Analyst: Automotive Ecommerce Dealer Systems(Advanced) – Gauteng Pretoria
Our Client in IT is looking for a Business analyst, if you meet the below requirement please send us your CV.Understanding Business Objectives (Commercial Skills)Analytical and Critical ThinkingCommunication and Interpersonal SkillsCost-Benefit Analysis &...
Data Specialist (Power BI) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
We are seeking a Data Specialist (Power BI) to be based in Pinetown.Minimum requirements:Degree or IT Diploma Experience:3 to 5 years BI experience3 to 5 Years Power BI experienceMicrosoft SQL and Transact SQLMicrosoft Power BI and associated products – Preferably a...
Global Senior Business Analyst
SENIOR GLOBAL BUSINESS ANALYSTThe purpose for this position is to provide strategic and organisational leadership of the Information Systems function to deliver systems and technology to best support the clients strategic direction in support of their vision and...
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