Double-digital growth forecast for MEA IT security spend
Spending on security products and services in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), excluding Israel, will grow 10,3% year on year in 2024 to reach $6,2-billion, according to the latest Worldwide Security Spending Guide from International Data Corporation (IDC). The...
Companies pour massive investments into security upskilling
Most then 70% of businesses pay more than $100 000 for additional training annually to keep skills of their cybersecurity employees up to date, a recent global Kaspersky study has revealed. However, the surveyed companies also highlighted that there was a lack of...
Huge price expected for digital-only cryptocurrency artwork
A digital artwork that only exists as a high-resolution file by UK artist Adrian Chesterman, and which showcases the parallel between traditional money and cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, is expected to surpass its reservation price of $160 000. The Crypto Train, which...
Pandemic drives SA firms to reassess digital transformation
Kathy Gibson reports - South African companies have fallen behind in their digital transformation efforts, despite the pandemic and lockdown making digital more relevant than ever before. Although just over half of companies are either fully transformed or underway,...
Ramaphosa among world leaders under surveillance
New evidence uncovered by the Pegasus Project reveals that South African president Cyril Ramaphosa is one of 14 heads of state selected as people of interest by clients of spyware company NSO Group. The Pegasus Project, investigating the leak of 50 000 phone numbers...
ISPA calls for low-touch approach from government
The Internet Service Providers' Association of SA (ISPA) has written to the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies outlining its case for a continued low-touch approach to the country's data centre and Internet Exchange (INX) sector. ISPA believes...
Sasria to expedite claims for businesses destroyed in unrest
The recent wave of unrest that has blazed in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng has left a trail of destruction that will impact our economy for years to come. eThekwini Mayor, Mxolisi Kaunda, says that more than 40 000 businesses in the region have been affected and estimates...
SAIPA offers businesses free advice
The South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) will host a series of webinars to help business leaders understand how to best respond, recover, re-evaluate and reinvent their businesses, or exit the business in the correct way. "Anyone can attend the...
More users are falling for phishing attacks
There has been a significant rise in phishing email attacks related to HR topics, particularly regarding new policies that would affect all employees throughout organisations. Real phishing emails that were reported to IT departments related to security-minded users...
US consumer body tries to force Amazon recall of hazardous products
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has filed an administrative complaint against Amazon.com, to force Amazon to accept responsibility for recalling potentially hazardous products sold on the e-commerce site. "Today's vote to file an administrative...
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WebFOCUS tracks government spending
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TNPA protects critical data with Altonet
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Oracle, Curriki boost Java curriculum
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Apple iStore launches iStoreOnline
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Lexmark launches new partner programme
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Check Point launches 1100 Appliances
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Schneider installs data centre at ELIDZ
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The role of social business intelligence
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DATA MANAGER at Secondments Recruitment – Gauteng Bryanston
Job Advert SummaryTo establish data operating models, architecture and platforms to deliver on the company's data strategy.Highly skilled in the design, development, and validation of descriptive, predictive, prescriptive, and applied analytics.IT Quality Assurance...
SAP BI Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
SAP BI DeveloperR750k plus BonusCape Town Excellent career opportunity with global FMCG Group for an experienced SAP BI Developer. You will be responsible for creating and managing Business Intelligence and analytics solutions that turn data into knowledge by...
Data Engineer (AWS) (Remote) – Western Cape Woodstock
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IT Project Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region
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SAP Business Analyst (FI/CO/PA)R800k - [URL Removed] Cape TownExcellent career opportunity with a leading listed JSE FMCG Group. This role is accountable for key SAP areas and must ensure that the SAP system aligns with business goals and objectives. It includes the...
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ENVIRONMENT:YOUR passion for detail, data and business processes as a Data Specialist is sought by a dynamic Retail Group to take accountability of its Financial Services Business Intelligence needs in order to support operational and strategic decisions. You will...
Senior Business Analyst
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SAP Business Analyst (FI/CO/PA) – Western Cape Cape Town
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