Microsoft engineer accidentally saves millions from malware attack
Millions of computers worldwide could have been victims of the most widespread IT hack yet, had it not been foiled just days ago by Microsoft engineer, who spotted the malicious code almost by accident. Andres Freund is a Microsoft software engineer who realised that...
Credit squeeze spawns sharp spike in fraud
Businesses have experienced a noticeable spike in fraudulent activity - coupled with a significant increase in the value of fraudulent transactions, according to Debtsource credit application data. The context is that companies now rely more heavily on supplier credit...
Hubble finds first evidence of water vapour on Ganymede
For the first time, astronomers have uncovered evidence of water vapour in the atmosphere of Jupiter's moon Ganymede. This water vapour forms when ice from the moon's surface sublimates -- that is, turns from solid to gas. Scientists used new and archival datasets...
Intel debuts new Xeon processors
Intel has launched its newest generation Intel Xeon W-3300 processors, available from its system integrator partners. Built for advanced workstation professionals, Intel Xeon W-3300 processors offer extra performance, expanded platform capabilities, and...
Smartphone shipments beat forecasts
The rebound from 2020 continued for smartphones in the second quarter of 2021 (2Q21) as overall shipment volumes grew 13,2% year over year, slightly beating IDC's forecast of 12,5% growth. According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC)...
Chromebook, tablet growth defies ongoing supply concerns
The second quarter of 2021 (2Q21) was another strong quarter for both Chromebooks and tablets with both device categories recording growth despite a challenging year-over-year comparison. According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC)...
Fewer DDoS attacks in Q2 2021
In the second quarter of 2021, the total number of DDoS attacks decreased by 3,.8% compared to Q2 2020, and by 6,5% in comparison to the previous quarter in 2021, according to Kaspersky research. China became the leader in the number of devices from which SSH attacks...
These are the trends shaping the future of public cloud
Four new trends in cloud computing are continuing to expand the breadth of cloud offerings and capabilities, accelerating growth across all segments in the public cloud services market, according to Gartner. The four trends are: cloud ubiquity; regional cloud...
Standard Bank has permanently removed ATM Saswitch fees
The Banking Association of South Africa (BASA) has come to an agreement with South Africa's banks that Saswitch fee, which customers pay for using other banks' ATMs, will be waived for a period of two months with effect from 1 August 2021, in response to the recent...
Global cellular IoT connections grew to 1,7bn in 2020
A new report from the IoT market research firm Berg Insight says that the global number of cellular IoT subscribers increased by 12% during 2020 to reach 1,74-billion. The regional markets Western Europe and North America recorded the highest growth rates at over 15%....
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SatADSL increases capital for African growth
SatADSL, a Belgian company providing satellite Internet access and communications service in sub-Saharan Africa, has announced the successful completion of a capital increase aiming at financing its development over the next five years. SatADSL completed this last...
Samsung to launch UHD Smart TV
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Vodacom Mozambique deploys e-centre
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How virtualisation can help SMEs
There’s a common perception that virtualisation is only for large organisations – but, says Jessica van Wyk of Veeam, there are major benefits for small businesses as well. “Virtualisation is a powerful technology that means that for every physical server or PC you...
EMC Isilon NAS supports cloud, analytics
At EMC World 2013, EMC announced that it is preparing the next version of its EMC Isilon OneFS scale-out NAS operating system. Building on the successful late-2012 launch of OneFS 7.0 (“Mavericks”), the next version of Isilon’s industry-leading operating system will...
Businesses should consolidate SAP
Research released by HCL Enterprise Application Services (EAS) has revealed that globally large enterprises could save nearly $30-billion in total through consolidating their instances of SAP. The global survey of 225 CIOs focussed on their organisations' current and...
Nedbank showcases PocketPOS at Indaba
Nedbank will be promoting and selling its innovative mobile point-of-sale solution, Nedbank PocketPOS, at one of the largest tourism marketing events on the African calendar – Durban Indaba. The Indaba, which runs from 11 to 14 May 2013, is a global platform that...
SoftExpert launches cloud offering
SoftExpert, a market leader in software and services for enterprise-wide business has launched SoftExpert Cloud, allowing for the distribution of SoftExpert solutions through Web-based cloud services in a fully secure environment, boosting efficiency and availability...
The dangers of BYOD implementation
According to a Forrester survey carried out in Q4 of 2012 75% of company employees across the globe want to use their personal mobile devices for work on a daily basis. This is a 3% increase from the figures in 2011. Most (76%) of this group is specifically interested...
Balancing security and end-user experience
With growing demand from end-users for smart, mobile technologies that help them do their day to day work more efficiently and effectively, organisations need to put in place holistic enterprise mobility strategies that meet their long-term business needs as well as...
Linux Specialist -1433,1403 Evdb – Gauteng Pretoria
As part of an international team, you develop cutting-edge cloud and edge computing technologies in close cooperation with our customers in factories all over the world. Programming, code reviews, test development and deployments on physical edge devices and cloud...
Senior Front End Developer (Angular 2) (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Century City
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Group IT Manager – Gauteng Turffontein
Our client in the manufacturing industry is currently looking to employ Group IT Manager based Johannesburg South.A wonderful career opportunity awaits you.Requirements:10 years in IT Administration/ Networks.3 Years in IT Management.Have a Matric.A+ / N+ - MS...
ISP Network Engineer at Sentech
ISP Network EngineerFIXED-TERM CONTRACT (12 Months)Salary: We offer a competitive remuneration. SENTECH is looking for a ISP Network Engineer who will be responsible for integration, implementation and operation between SENTECH and client, service provider and partner...
AIQX Data Scientist Specialist (Advanced) 2699
Research, design and implement Deep Learning models.Understand user requirements and deploy deep learning solutions to solve complex business problems.Continuously improve performance, efficiency and scalability of existing models and algorithms.Establish efficient...
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IT Risk Manager
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ISP Network Engineer at Sentech – Gauteng Radiokop
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AIQX Data Scientist Specialist (Advanced) 2699 – Gauteng Pretoria
Research, design and implement Deep Learning models.Understand user requirements and deploy deep learning solutions to solve complex business problems.Continuously improve performance, efficiency and scalability of existing models and algorithms.Establish efficient...
Systems and Network Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
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