Three trends set to drive cyberattacks
Following two years of high but stable loss activity, 2023 saw a worrying resurgence in ransomware and extortion losses as the cyberthreat landscape continues to evolve, writes Scott Sayce, global head of Cyber Insurance at Allianz Commercial. Hackers are increasingly...
Top cybersecurity predictions for 2024
Gartner has revealed its top eight cybersecurity predictions for the year, highlighting that generative AI (GenAI) adoption will collapse the cybersecurity skills gap and reduce employee-driven cybersecurity incidents; two-thirds of global 100 organisations will...
CompTIA members offer help to ransomware victims
CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce, has announced several actions to help IT companies affected by the ransomware attack that has impacted organisations world-wide. CompTIA member companies are providing...
EOH responds to reports alleging imminent SITA blacklisting
Former local IT giant EOH has issued a statement following various media reports that it could be blacklisted by government's IT procurement arm, SITA. In a SENS statement this afternoon, the company gives an overview of how the situation arose, as well as its...
IXPs critical to improving Africa’s Internet ecosystem
A new report published by the Internet Society outlines the state of Internet interconnection in Africa and the critical role Internet Exchange Points (IXP) play in improving access and lowering costs. The report, entitled "Moving towards an interconnected Africa: the...
The rise of 5G and its impact on the next normal
Kathy Gibson reports - A massive 1-million 5G subscriptions are going to be added every day this year, taking the total to 580-million users by the end of 2021. Todd Ashton, vice-president and head of Ericsson South and East Africa, points out that 5G growth is...
REvil ransomware: 5 000 attacks in 22 countries
On 2 July 2021, it became known that the REvil ransomware gang perpetrated a large attack against Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and its clients around the world, leading to thousands of companies becoming potential victims of ransomware. At the time of writing,...
SA recycling platform gets global recognition
South African recycling company, Kudoti, has finished among the top five winners of the Nestlé 2021 Creating Shared Value (CSV) Prize for its innovative recycling impact through technology. The CSV Prize has been running for more than 10 years and has identified...
Smart home market on road to recovery
The smart home market in Europe accounted for almost 23-million units in the first quarter of 2021 -- growth of 25,6% over the same quarter last year, according to International Data Corporation (IDC). "The growth in smart home products was visible in all categories,"...
Change needed in combatting cybercrime
The global Kaseya attack is a reminder that the public and private sector need to change the way cyber conflict is fought, writes Lior Div, CEO and co-founder of Cybereason. The truth is that attackers still enjoy the advantage. The goal isn't to block and prevent all...
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Huawei unveils Cloud Data Centre solution
Huawei Enterprise South Africa, a business group of Huawei Technologies - the world’s largest telecommunications and ICT equipment manufacturer - this week announced the introduction of its Cloud Data Centre solution to the local market. Developed upon an agile...
Printed educational matter still beneficial
Let’s face it: despite years of talk around the paperless environment, printed material is still very much in circulation and, within the higher education sector in particular, still has its benefits. So says Océ South Africa MD, Dave Clark, who believes that the...
Datacentrix enhances infrastructure for GPW
An enhanced server and storage infrastructure solution has been rolled out for the Government Printing Works (GPW) in Pretoria by Datacentrix, a provider of high performing and secure ICT solutions, in order to improve management, standardisation and control at the...
Controlling on- and offboarding in mining
With the South African mining industry so tightly-regulated, particularly in terms of Health and Safety, controlling the onboarding and offboarding of employees and suppliers is a critical business need. Yet, while all mining companies have well-thought out and...
Travel safely this Easter with LBS
If users are one of the many South Africans set to hit the road for the Easter break, consider using location-based services (LBS) to help navigate any dangers they may encounter en route. These mobile services can be a lifesaver in emergency situations such as a road...
Sony SA, Rectron offer service clinic
Following the success of its run in Durban, Sony South Africa and authorised service centre, Rectron, will be running a service clinic in Cape Town. This three day service will run from 15 to 17 March 2013 at the Rectron premises in Cape Town, 442 Koeberg Road,...
VMware outlines cloud strategy
At a Strategic Forum for Institutional Investors, VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger outlined the company’s strategy, revealing more details about its plans to deliver the software-defined datacenter, expand its hybrid cloud offerings and empower the multi-device era. “VMware’s...
The C, Ku and Ka-band satellite debate
With the launch of Ka-band satellites the debate of C versus Ku-band versus Ka-band has come to the fore, with varying opinions of the advantages of each technology against that of another. These considerations are valid and, in terms of a pure technology debate, very...
The true cost of freeware
Smaller or new call centres are often lured by the promise of free call centre software that can be downloaded and cobbled together by an “IT professional”, thus reducing their initial capex investment, says Bruce von Maltitz, 1Stream. Usually, this works for a short...
Aspect announces strategic partnership
Aspect Software, a leading provider of next generation customer contact and enterprise workforce optimisation, has announced an equity partnership with back office optimisation software and services expert eg solutions. The agreement provides Aspect exclusive...
Applications Developer & Support
Requirements: The successful candidate will hold a relevant Degree/National Diploma in Information Technology/Computer Science/ Information Systems or equivalent coupled with at least 2 years' experience in ICT applications development, implementation, support and...
IT Risk Specialist
NQF level 6 B Degree in Risk Management/Audit/or equivalent Advanced DiplomaCISA/CISSP/CISM/CGERT/PMP or any other IT Governance related qualification2 years of managerial/leadership experience4 years experience in a risk and audit environment4 years of Financial...
Intermediate Software Developer
Design, development, testing and debugging of software according to the functionalrequirements.Use technologies like: JavaScript, C#, ASP.NET MVC and MSSQL to develop software.Follow all standards and methodologies.Work closely with other developers and a variety of...
Control System Engineer
Main Purpose:This position is responsible for the design, development and testing of any given control system according to client specific requirements Minimum Qualifications and Requirements: Eng Electrical and Electronics / B.Tech, Technical Diploma or NQF...
Data Management Consultant
Our client has worked in over 18 countries and aims to break into other emerging markets. This team seeks a Data Management Consultant with experience in the financial sector to assist with project documentation to embark on a 6-to-12-month contract. Knowledge and...
Applications Developer & Support – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
Requirements: The successful candidate will hold a relevant Degree/National Diploma in Information Technology/Computer Science/ Information Systems or equivalent coupled with at least 2 years' experience in ICT applications development, implementation, support and...
IT Risk Specialist – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
NQF level 6 B Degree in Risk Management/Audit/or equivalent Advanced DiplomaCISA/CISSP/CISM/CGERT/PMP or any other IT Governance related qualification2 years of managerial/leadership experience4 years experience in a risk and audit environment4 years of Financial...
Intermediate Software Developer – Gauteng Centurion
Design, development, testing and debugging of software according to the functionalrequirements.Use technologies like: JavaScript, C#, ASP.NET MVC and MSSQL to develop software.Follow all standards and methodologies.Work closely with other developers and a variety of...
Control System Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Main Purpose:This position is responsible for the design, development and testing of any given control system according to client specific requirements Minimum Qualifications and Requirements: Eng Electrical and Electronics / B.Tech, Technical Diploma or NQF...
Data Management Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client has worked in over 18 countries and aims to break into other emerging markets. This team seeks a Data Management Consultant with experience in the financial sector to assist with project documentation to embark on a 6-to-12-month contract. Knowledge and...
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