Cyber resilience the foundation for Africa’s next phase of digital growth

Building strong cyber resilience will be the key to sustaining the current remarkable growth of Africa’s digital economy, according to a new white paper from Mastercard. The report – Africa’s Digital Defence Race - highlights that between 2016 and 2025, mobile money...

Underfunding a leading cause of AI failures for SA firms

South African organisations whose AI ambitions outrun their budgets are seven times more likely to say AI has fallen short, according to preliminary results from DayOne’s State of AI Delivery in South Africa survey. Of the more than 170 employees, founders, managers...

Revenue to hit $1bn as quantum breakthroughs advance

Worldwide, quantum computing revenue is projected to total $1,1-billion in 2027, according to Gartner. “Nations and businesses have scaled spending in quantum literacy, patents, partnerships, and early use-case exploration,” says Gaurav Gupta, vice-president analyst...

Fuel price shock will hit supply chains hard, driving prices up

South Africa’s latest fuel price increase will put fresh pressure on already strained supply chains, says supply chain industry body SAPICS. The organisation warns that the cost impact is likely to extend far beyond the transport sector and into consumers’ pockets at...

Young SA scientists fly the flag Beijing Science Competition

Cutting-edge research projects by local young scientists will compete against other high-tech studies at this year's Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition (BYSCC) in China, under the theme "Discovery, Innovation and Responsibility". The four young scientists, who...

El Niño saw global sea levels spike in 2023

Global average sea level rose by about 0,76cm from 2022 to 2023, a relatively large jump due mostly to a warming climate and the development of a strong El Niño. This NASA-led analysis is based on a sea level dataset featuring more than 30 years of satellite...

SAIRR puts forward proposals to save the economy

Last week, the Institute of Race Relations launched a campaign to #SaveTheEconomy. Through its Racism Is NOT The Problem initiative, the IRR sent letters to politicians and the CEOs of banks to obtain their backing in reviving the economy. The organisation has issued...

What happens if a state of emergency is declared?

If the President decides to declare a state of emergency as a result of the recent extensive looting and unrest, it will be different from those declared during apartheid, writes Webber Michael Evans. South Africa has not had a state of emergency since the apartheid...

SA riots and limitations on insurance claims

Businesses seeking to recover losses from the widespread damage caused by recent riots and looting need to act promptly in filing claims to SASRIA, write Lisa Swaine and Maria Philippides from Weber Wentzel As vandalism, looting, damagee and destruction course through...

Travellers cautioned about hotel Wi-Fi

With travelling on the rise again, experts warn about the risks public Wi-Fi in hotels may pose and, as 50% of people choose to travel domestically, this puts the data of a lot of travelers in danger. "As noticed by the FBI, hackers often use hotel Wi-Fi to attack...

SA leans toward dystopian tech future unless moves are made soon

South Africa could face a dystopian technological future, unless moves are made to harness technology for societal good now. This is according to Johan Steyn, chair of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) Special Interest Group...

Microsoft continues reign as most imitated brand for phishing

In a quarter that saw Microsoft warn of a new Russian Nobelium phishing campaign, the technology giant was again the brand most frequently targeted by cybercriminals, as it was in both Q1 2021 and Q4 2020. This is according to Check Point's latest Brand Phishing...

The return of the USB in cyberthreats

Kaspersky experts have uncovered a rare, wide-scale advanced persistent threat (APT) campaign against users that was first detected in Southeast Asia, identifying about 1 500 victims, some of which were government entities. Initial infection occurs via spear-phishing...

Never use dye-stained notes from ATMs

ATMs are an essential part of our country's economic infrastructure providing vital services to communities and during the recent civil unrest hundreds of them were destroyed, hampering the ability of bank customers to access cash and other financial services. The SA...

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Marval introduces new Web application

Marval South Africa, a leading local provider of innovative, holistic solutions that support IT governance, risk management and service management, has recently introduced its high-speed MSM Universal Mobile App to ensure great customer service while on the move.  The...

Building a mobile app can hurt a business

As consumer-facing businesses seek new ways to reach their customers, more and more are looking at developing their own mobile apps – but, says Lee Hartman of Connecto, this could be an expensive and brand-damaging trap.  “The average consumer has around 30 business...

BYOD not always a data security threat

There’s no turning back from the BYOD wave, but it doesn’t have to be a threat to data security, says Adam Ely, founder and chief operating officer of US-based start-up Bluebox.  BYOD has long been a concern for CIOs and CISOs as they grapple with the challenges of...

XDSL Diginet provides channel opportunities

For vendors of PABX equipment and companies providing ICT support services to enterprise or small businesses, selling voice over IP (VoIP) services into their client base is an attractive business opportunity. It can lower telephony costs for the client, while earning...

Securing the best level of access control

Continuous research into, and development of, access control solutions means businesses can take advantage of a wider selection of low-cost technology. This technology is designed to offer complete security and empower decision-makers with control over the...

Mobility, connectivity and cloud drive ICT

In the last few years, there have been several factors that have driven the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) market, creating shifts in the way businesses operate, says Eckart Zollner, business development manager at Jasco ICT Solutions.  These trends...

SonicWALL SuperMassive 9000 from Dell

Dell recently announced the Dell SonicWALL SuperMassive 9000 Series next-generation firewall (NGFW), built from the ground up to meet the needs of enterprise networks by delivering security, productivity, performance, and scalability without compromise.  Providing...

BlackBerry Q10 features QWERTY keyboard

BlackBerry Q10 is the first BlackBerry 10 smartphone to feature a classic BlackBerry QWERTY keyboard. The new BlackBerry Q10 combines the power of the BlackBerry 10 platform with a large, re-engineered physical keyboard and stunning touchscreen display – the largest...

SAP takes aim fraud

To help companies worldwide address the estimated R32,39-trillion worth of fraud that occurs every year, SAP AG has announced the SAP Fraud Management analytic application.  Powered by the SAP HANA platform, SAP Fraud Management aims to enable enterprises across...

WAN optimisation aids hyperconvergence

Convergence started in the late 1990s when Internet Protocol (IP) became the de facto standard for communication, says Christo Briedenhann, country manager of Riverbed Technology, Africa. Today, convergence means streamlined voice, video, and storage delivery via an...

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...

SQL Database Administrator

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree of equivalent IT qualification or DiplomaMin of 3 years in similar positionMandatory: Microsoft Training and Certification in Data Management ITIL CobITDUTIES: The DBA role serves as a "go-to" technical resources and advisor who offers...

Project Manager

Our client, a large South African retailer, is looking for a seasoned Project Manager with experience in managing different project types including E-commerce/B2B implementations as well as CRM projects Responsibilities: Manage large, complex CRM and E-Commerce...

Containerization Specialist (.Net) Contractor | Consultant

ENVIRONMENT:An IOT technology provider based in Johannesburg is in search of a proficient Containerization Specialist with ample experience to spearhead containerization endeavors for both new and existing software products within the .NET ecosystem. This role is...

Senior System Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

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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