Cyber resilience key to data protection, recovery
Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle Tech Tour - There is no longer any debate about whether organisations are going to be hit by cyberattacks - it's a case of when it will happen, and how often. This is the word from Ganeshan Naidoo, a systems engineer from Dell...
Removing the complexity from IT security
Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle Tech Tour - Technology has made a lot of things in our lives simpler - but it seems that cybersecurity and data protection has become more complicated. Jacques Smit, strategic partner executive at Acronis South Africa and Africa,...
Double-digit growth forecast for enterprise edge
International Data Corporation's (IDC) Worldwide Edge Spending Guide estimates that spending on edge computing will reach $24-billion in 2021 in Europe. It expects spending to continue to experience solid growth through 2025, driven by its role in bringing computing...
Vaccine status plays a role in dating
In an era of self-isolation and restrictions, consumers are paying more attention to their health and personal safety while dating, according to a new report commissioned by Kaspersky. Twenty-nine percent of those surveyed in South Africa noted that they would prefer...
New move to batteryless solutions
Batteryless solutions are seeing healthy growth, as tracked in the IDTechEx report, "Battery Elimination in Electronics: Market Impact IoT, 6G, Healthcare, Wearables 2021-2041". In India, Pune-based Jeevtronics has announced a hand-cranked, battery-less defibrillator,...
Call for IT industry to pull together
By Kathy Gibson - The IT industry needs to pool resources to ensure all players are helped though the current crisis. Various distributors are already collaborating to help secure their premises, and now Tarsus Technologies' Gary Pickford has made a call for unity,...
Mustek’s Durban facility destroyed in riots
By Kathy Gibson - Images of flames engulfing Mustek's Durban offices swept across social media last night, underlining a potential crisis facing the IT industry as riots and looting exacerbate existing supply shortages. It's not even possible to get a clear picture of...
Capitec named as Best Digital Bank
InSites Consulting South Africa today revealed the results of its tenth annual SITEisfaction survey. Launched in 2012, the report is an annual measure of customer satisfaction with digital banking services in South Africa. It rates each banking institution with a...
Banks continue digitalisation journey
The banking sector has undergone many changes in the past few years, especially since the introduction of digital banking platforms and as a result of the pandemic. Customers nowadays are seeking a simplified, integrated and unified experience for all their...
Education sector hardest hit by ransomware
Sophos has published the "Sophos State of Ransomware in Education 2021", which looks at the extent and impact of ransomware attacks on educational institutions worldwide during 2020. In the wake of headline grabbing ransomware attacks impacting education, including...
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Tight security prevents VoIP toll fraud
Among the last remaining arguments against the tidal wave of voice over IP (VoIP) is the claim that IP systems are susceptible to fraud, says Rob Lith, business development director at Connection Telecom. In reality, breaching VoIP security is a far more complex...
BB10 approved for use on US DoD networks
BlackBerry has announced the US Department of Defence (DoD) has approved BlackBerry 10 smartphones and BlackBerry PlayBook tablets with BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 to be used on DoD networks. Working with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), BlackBerry...
Businesses vulnerable to mobile threats
Businesses which have opened up their IT infrastructures to user-owned mobile devices, through bring your own device (BYOD) policies, need to take firmer steps to secure their data and networks from a growing range of security threats. That’s the word from William...
AfricaEye portal offers market insights
AfricaEye, an online solution designed for investors, businesses, researchers and entrepreneurs, has announced the launch of its improved portal which now has the ability to give its clients access to market analysis and demographic insights to an even greater number...
BDS, XLMEA help grow digital printing
Bytes Document Solutions (BDS), Africa’s leading document management technology and services company, and the largest Xerox distributor in the world, has contracted XLMEA, a global management consulting firm specialising in graphic communications in emerging markets,...
Users’ online password strength poor
With the increasing importance of the online world and its impact on users' daily lives, today people spend more and more time online, using Web-based services such as social networks like Twitter, Linkedin and Skype, and e-mail and online banking. However, generally,...
Payroll on front lines of business operation
The South African payroll administration industry has matured. With the offer of more technology, access to skills sets and improved levels of control, decision-makers in business have several options available to them in terms of how they want to manage...
Metrofile expands Western Cape footprint
Metrofile Records Management - a group company of JSE-listed Metrofile Holdings - has increased its footprint in the Western Cape through the expansion of its Cape Town warehouse facility that will enable it to cater for its rapidly growing client base. The expansion...
Zetes launches ZetesAthena
Zetes, the EMEA leader in collaborative supply chain solutions, launches ZetesAthena, its in-store management solution for the retail industry. Zetes Athena not only helps retailers to manage typical in-store operations efficiently, but enables them to do so centrally...
NCDoE verifies personnel information
The Northern Cape Department of Education (NCDoE) has decided to speed up its ongoing efforts to maintain up-to-date personnel information, opting to fast-track the update process over a three week period using Datacentrix’ eDNA personnel information verification...
Mobile App Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Kloof
An exciting opportunity for a skilled Mobile App Developer to join telecommunications company focused on research, development and manufacturing of consumer telemetry devices and control panels. Ideal candidate must reside in Durban as this is a full-time office-based...
IT Snr Project Manager
REQUIRMENTS: Degree or Honours essentialPMP, Prince, or any recognized Agile affiliation10 years of experience in managing complex projects within an IT environment.Demonstrated ability in collaborating with top-level executives and senior managers across various...
AWS Data Engineer (Senior)
Are you a skilled IT professional with a passion for innovation and cutting-edge technology? Our client is seeking a talented AWS Data Engineer to join their dynamic team at the Midrand/Menlyn location. As a global leader in the automotive industry, they are committed...
IT Auditor
Purpose of the role:Execute IT internal audit reviews under the guidance of an engagement manager within Group Internal Audit Services.Carry out internal audit work as assigned in line with the standards and methodologies set by IAS.This role also performs analysis on...
DVF Software Engineer (Advanced) 2533, 2534 TT
Ability to develop within a specific sought-after programming language.Strong working knowledge with software development tools, techniques and approaches used to build application solutions.Working knowledge with software development tools, techniques and approaches...
IT Snr Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg
REQUIRMENTS: Degree or Honours essentialPMP, Prince, or any recognized Agile affiliation10 years of experience in managing complex projects within an IT environment.Demonstrated ability in collaborating with top-level executives and senior managers across various...
AWS Data Engineer (Senior) – Gauteng Midrand
Are you a skilled IT professional with a passion for innovation and cutting-edge technology? Our client is seeking a talented AWS Data Engineer to join their dynamic team at the Midrand/Menlyn location. As a global leader in the automotive industry, they are committed...
IT Auditor – Gauteng Randburg
Purpose of the role:Execute IT internal audit reviews under the guidance of an engagement manager within Group Internal Audit Services.Carry out internal audit work as assigned in line with the standards and methodologies set by IAS.This role also performs analysis on...
DVF Software Engineer (Advanced) 2533, 2534 TT – Gauteng Pretoria
Ability to develop within a specific sought-after programming language.Strong working knowledge with software development tools, techniques and approaches used to build application solutions.Working knowledge with software development tools, techniques and approaches...
Senior System Engineer
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Senior System Engineer.Qualification:B.Tech (Eng) with 13+ years of relevant experience OR;B.Eng/B.Sc (Eng) with 9+ years of relevant experienceM.Eng with 7+ years of relevant experiencePhD/D.Eng with 5+ years of...
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