Fortinet, IBM Cloud collaborate on cybersecurity threats
As we see today's threat landscape grow more sophisticated, companies must do everything they can to stay ahead of ever-more costly security challenges. The 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report - sponsored by IBM - found that the global average cost of a data breach...
Xiaomi launches iconic new Redmi smartphone
Xiaomi and Vodacom have launched the Redmi Note 13 Series smartphones in South Africa. Pitched as a key foundation to a smart home and smart life, the new Redmi Note 13 devices offer great performance, quality and aesthetics – and are priced to beat competitors....
Fear of scammers keeps people off dating apps
Dating app scammers pose a serious barrier to people wanting to use such services, according to a recent study. In particular, 35% of respondents in South Africa are afraid to use them, as they fear being deceived by fraudsters, and 35% generally do not trust people...
VPN demand grows along with privacy concerns
Over the past eight years, interest in virtual private networks (VPN) has doubled and outgrown the demand for antivirus protection, according to Google Trends. "Spikes in the demand for VPNs usually concur with cybercrime statistics or some important political...
Survey shows we need a new approach to payday
Independent research conducted by 60_decibels indicates the difficulty South African blue-collar workers are faced with on a monthly basis to stretch their wages through to the end of the month. The Impact Performance Report was compiled on behalf of Paymenow, an...
TymeBank exports high-tech model to the Philippines
South African digital bank TymeBank will export its business concept and experience to its international sister company, GOtyme, in the Philippines. GOtyme, which has had its digital banking licence application approved by the Philippines Central Bank, will benefit...
SA property company accepts crypto for rental deposits
Affordable residential and student housing company Quorum Holdings believes it is first in South Africa to accept rental deposits in cryptocurrency, and to allow tenants to potentially benefit from an increase in value. With a growing portfolio expected to reach...
Aurora Australis lights up the southern sky
An image, taken from aboard the International Space Station, shows the aurora australis as it streams across the Earth's atmosphere as the station orbited 271 miles above the southern Indian Ocean between Asia and Antarctica. Named for the Roman goddess of dawn, the...
Robo-advisors to become a $2trn industry by 2023
The robo-advisors market has experienced massive growth during the pandemic, with more investors than ever using these digital platforms for automated, algorithm-driven investment services. Last year, the entire industry hit over $1-trillion value, despite the market...
Anti-vaxxers and the workplace
The Covid-19 vaccine debate has never been hotter. Take it, say the medical professionals and the vaccine believers. No, say the vaccine debaters and naysayers, influenced by social media and complex healthcare concerns. It's a debate that has broken up families and...
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Fortinet enhances firewall capabilities
Fortinet, a world leader in high-performance network security, has answered the question “what’s next in next-generation enterprise firewalls?” with new features within its FortiOS 5 operating system, which serves as the foundation for the company’s award-winning...
Getting plant cabling right
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Multi-channel marketing alters distribution
Distribution used to be about shifting boxes, until a few progressive companies changed the face of the channel by introducing value-added services, forcing everyone else to keep up or die a slow death. Today, there is a similar fundamental shift with the changing...
Retailers urged to practice e-commerce
The number of consumers in South Africa making use of online shopping platforms is likely to increase over the next few years, due to the escalating cost of transport, as well as the rise of mobile phones used to make purchases. This is according to Fatima Sullivan of...
Web site helps users locate health services
A new interactive mapping Web site, FPD Compass, has been launched with the aim of providing consumers with an easily accessible way to locate all health-related services in their area. Grant Shippey, CEO of Amorphous, the solutions focussed digital marketing agency,...
Nokia partners with ONE to fight poverty
Leveraging the power of mobile technology, Nokia has partnered with The ONE Campaign to support their mission of ending extreme poverty around the world. ONE’s new music-based campaign, agit8, showcases the incredible progress that has been made in the fight and to...
Centralising security management
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Yellowfin announces version 6.3
Global business intelligence (BI) and analytics vendor, Yellowfin, has officially released the latest version of its BI software, Yellowfin 6.3, following a series of launch Webinars held across Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 May 2013. Analysts and customers have...
Magix Security, STEALTHbits partner up
STEALTHbits Technologies, a leading developer of data and access governance solutions and Magix Security (Magix), an IT risk and security consulting firm, announced a partnership to offer STEALTHbits’ Data & Access Governance solutions to South African enterprises...
New WiFi standard on the horizon
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About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...
Intermediate Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
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Project Manager at Morrison Energy Services
Morrison Energy Services are currently looking to recruit HV experienced Project Managers to work on our UK Power Networks & SSEN Contracts in Stevenage. As a Project Manager you'll be responsible for coordinating and managing people, plant, materials, budget,...
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IT NETWORK SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR (Fourways (R50k pm-R70k pm or more negotiable for an exceptional candidate)) EXEC SUMMARY:Our client based out of the US, is looking for a Systems Administrator for their SA office in Fourways to manage the ISP, hardware , security etc...
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Duties:Working with the Group Sales teams, Group Retailers (Dealers) & a Software Supplier to deliver a new Back Office for Direct Sales for the Group & Brands Managing the Retailer (Dealer) work stream and changes to designs and/or development based on...
Python Software Engineer (CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A solutions-driven & strong critical thinking Python Software Engineer is sought by a leading eCommerce platform. The ideal candidate will be someone whose expertise directly translates into the development of robust software in the eCommerce domain....
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Morrison Energy Services are currently looking to recruit HV experienced Project Managers to work on our UK Power Networks & SSEN Contracts in Stevenage. As a Project Manager you'll be responsible for coordinating and managing people, plant, materials, budget,...
IT NETWORK SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR – Gauteng Fourways
IT NETWORK SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR (Fourways (R50k pm-R70k pm or more negotiable for an exceptional candidate)) EXEC SUMMARY:Our client based out of the US, is looking for a Systems Administrator for their SA office in Fourways to manage the ISP, hardware , security etc...
Senior Business Analyst (1 year contract) – Remote Remote
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