Beware of deepfakes in the age of AI
The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies in recent years is providing threat actors with sophisticated new tools to perpetrate their attacks, says Kaspersky. One of these are deepfakes which include generated human-like...
Africa Data Centres, DPA SA break ground on Free State solar farm
Africa Data Centres (ADC) has broken ground on the construction of a solar farm in the Free State in collaboration with DPA Southern Africa. The project is a component of the 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) inked in March 2023 with DPA Southern Africa, a joint...
Cost optimisation top issue for supply chains
Cost optimisation is the top issue that chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) should focus on in the near future, according to 17% of CEOs and senior business executives polled by Gartner. This is followed by supply chain resilience at 16%. "CEOs are tasking their CSCOs...
How cybercriminals are targeting the Olympics
After an unprecedented year-long delay, the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics recently started. This time, all the events will take place with no spectators, which reduces physical risks - in terms of health and from a cybersecurity point of view (such as data theft using...
It’s never too late to plan for a ransomware attack
With the Covid-19 pandemic still disrupting business operations around the world, a new round of ransomware attacks has made it worse by impacting companies, industries and whole countries. The year has been characterised by massive, headline-grabbing attacks such as...
Emerging markets could deliver better returns
South African investors shouldn't expect the same level of returns from US markets going forward, given the current state of the S&P 500, where returns are unlikely to match those of the past 10 years. Instead, investors should set their sights on local soil as...
African countries urged to accelerate E-band planning
To accelerate 5G in Africa, regulatory frameworks governing critical wireless backhaul spectrum, E-band (70-80 GHz), needs to be put on the agenda swiftly. This was the call made by ICT experts at the 6th Annual Sub Sahara Spectrum Management Conference which took...
Quantum leap for University of Tokyo
IBM and the University of Tokyo have unveiled Japan's most powerful quantum computer. The IBM Quantum System One is now operational for researchers at both scientific institutions and businesses in Japan, with access administered by the University of Tokyo. The IBM...
Cybercriminals are getting more sophisticated
There has been a significant increase in the frequency and sophistication of cybercrime activity, including a 65% rise in the use of hacking tools downloaded from underground forums and filesharing websites between H2 2020 to H1 2021. HP Inc's Threat Insights Report...
Household IoT devices don’t get security attention
New research shows that users don't take the security of their IoT devices seriously. Almost 88% of people have some kind of IoT device in their household, but almost one in six no measures to protect the devices. "As the research shows, the more devices people own,...
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Estate deploys Jasco’s access control
An upmarket residential and golf estate in northern Johannesburg sees thousands of residents and visitors entering and exiting the estate each day. When their security and access control systems required upgrading, the Homeowners Association went out on a tender...
Allied Publishing rolls out Sage ERP X3
Allied Publishing was in need of a system that could provide for end-to-end integration between the different business platforms. Sage ERP X3 presented itself as the perfect solution to address the company’s sales and distribution functions. Allied Publishing is a...
New Dell Latitude range from DCC
Whether users need high mobility with a large display for working and creating on the go, or an ultrabook with business-class security and all-day battery life, look no further than the E6430s and the 6430u, two new additions to the Dell Latitude range from...
Samsung introduces GALAXY Note 8.0
Samsung Electronics announced the launch of the world’s first 8-inch tablet, the GALAXY Note 8.0; a new era of intelligent Note technology set to re-ignite the mid-size tablet category that Samsung established in 2010. Providing unrivalled multimedia performance...
Quintica unveils ITIL e-learning course
Customers looking to fast track their employees’ path to ITIL without having time out of the office in order to achieve this, can now benefit from Quintica’s ITIL Foundation E-Learning training. Quintica has answered customer’s demand for ITIL Foundation training, as...
Hosting is the contact centre norm
Gartner has said that there will be a 17% compound growth over the next five years for contact centre adoption of hosted call centre solutions, and they expect that by the end of this year, 75% of global call centres will be leveraging hosted call centre solutions. ...
Co-op rolls out Aspect solution
Co-op Financial Services has just completed the first phase of a new technology investment at its Manchester and Stockport-based contact centres, covering its debt management, general insurance and retail arms. The financial services provider has chosen to deploy...
Oracle announces big data rack
Oracle has announced the availability of Oracle Big Data Appliance X3-2 Starter Rack and Oracle Big Data Appliance X3-2 In-Rack Expansion. Oracle Big Data Appliance X3-2 Starter Rack enables customers to jumpstart their first big data projects with an optimally sized...
McAfee improves security on Android devices
McAfee has announced that it has delivered the industry's first ever whitelisting security solution for Android-based embedded systems. McAfee Application Control for Android is the only security solution that resides in the Android kernel, embedded in the operating...
VMware, Trend Micro partner for security
Global leaders in virtualisation and cloud computing VMware has partnered with leading security specialists Trend Micro to deliver the first agentless security platform architected for VMware virtualised data centres, virtual desktops, and cloud deployments. As per...
Intermediate Ruby on Rails Developer (JHB)
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a Intermediate Ruby on Rails Developer is sought by a cutting-edge AgriTech company based in JHB, to join its team and help build out a SaaS platform for the agricultural sector. The team is full stack, and you can expect to be given...
C, GO, RUST Developer (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is searching for a skilled Software Specialist who excels in coding and possesses the capability to develop sophisticated software solutions with zero defects and effortless maintainability. This individual will take on the role of a C/Go/Rust...
Software Developer
ENVIRONMENT:A leading company in the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) sector is offering an exciting opportunity for a Software Developer. The ideal candidate should possess a BSc in Software Engineering or a relevant equivalent tertiary qualification, along with...
Asset and Configuration Manager at Undisclosed – Gauteng Sandown
The purpose of this role is to consolidate, track and manage physical and contractual aspects of an information technology asset throughout its lifecycles and to support the delivery of Information Technology Services to the business and ensure that the licensing...
Senior Systems Administrator – Gauteng Pretoria
Our client, based in Menlyn Pretoria, is looking for a Senior Systems Administrator to join their team. You will need to have indepth knowledge of Active Directory as well as experience with security solutions like SIEM, EDR and MFA.Qualifications/Skills:Diploma in...
Intermediate Ruby on Rails Developer (JHB) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a Intermediate Ruby on Rails Developer is sought by a cutting-edge AgriTech company based in JHB, to join its team and help build out a SaaS platform for the agricultural sector. The team is full stack, and you can expect to be given...
C, GO, RUST Developer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is searching for a skilled Software Specialist who excels in coding and possesses the capability to develop sophisticated software solutions with zero defects and effortless maintainability. This individual will take on the role of a C/Go/Rust...
Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A leading company in the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) sector is offering an exciting opportunity for a Software Developer. The ideal candidate should possess a BSc in Software Engineering or a relevant equivalent tertiary qualification, along with...
Junior Software Developer x 2 (3 Month Temp Contract)
Minimum RequirementsMatric or equivalentTertiary qualification in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field3 - 4 Years relevant experienceFamiliar with programming languagesBasic understanding of PLC programmingBasic knowledge of PLC platforms and...
C/Go/Rust Developers
Our Client is seeking a C/Go/Rust Developers to join their teamArea/Location: Century City, Cape Town / OR REMOTEWe are seeking innovative and enthusiastic software developers. Will be responsible for building and maintaining software and embedded systems within a...
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