Access control, data exposure flaws prevalent in corporate web apps
A study by Kaspersky Security Assessment experts has identified the most dangerous and widespread vulnerabilities in corporate web applications developed in-house. In the period between 2021 and 2023, flaws related to access control and data protection were found in...
Kenya tops the Africa Youth Digital Readiness Index
Kenya has been ranked at the top position in the 2023 Eastern Africa Youth Digital Readiness Index, followed by Rwanda and Uganda in second and third position respectively. The report indicates that Ethiopia and Tanzania ranked fourth and fifth with Sudan, DRC and...
Windows 11 launches with features to make connecting easier
Kathy Gibson reports - Microsoft has launched Windows 11, the latest iteration of the operating systems that debuted 35 years ago. "This comes at a time when the PC has played a more important time in our lives," says Frank Shaw, corporate vice-president:...
Digital experience a key priority for insurers
Kathy Gibson reports – Too often glitches in computer systems end up being bad customer experiences, which can turn into massive problems for companies. But a digital experience platform (DXP) can go a long way to alleviating these issues, says Ndagi Job Gohsi, GM of...
A data-driven approach to managing Covid-19
Reports have confirmed that South Africa is officially riding the third wave of Covid-19, where infections in Gauteng yesterday saw a daily record of 10 806 new cases being recorded. And, with predictions that the peak could possibly be reached within the fortnight,...
Dell debuts Apex solutions in SA
Kathy Gibson reports - Dell Technologies is integrating as-a-service and cloud offerings in its Apex Solutions portfolio. The offering includes an initial data storage-as-a-service product, unified management of as-a-service solutions, flexible consumption policies...
SMEs keep pace with security challenges
Security teams in small and midsize businesses are doing a better job in enabling the mission of their organisations. With fewer resources, 44% of SMEs say their security teams are keeping pace with the changing needs and growth of the business, compared with 42% of...
Majority of SA organisations deploy extra email defences
The vast majority (95%) of South African organisations use third-party solutions in addition to what is offered by their email providers to help secure their email against the growing volume of cyberattacks. This is among the findings from new Mimecast research that...
Cyber espionage targets mostly information and finance industry
Organisations worldwide are losing billions due to cybercrime each year. Although most of them significantly increased their cybersecurity budgets, cyberattacks like data breaches, phishing, ransomware attacks, or cyber espionage still represent one of the biggest...
Curious malware attacks users of pirated software
New research from Sophos, "Vigilante Malware Rats Out Software Pirates While Blocking ThePirateBay," details a curious cyberattack campaign that targets users of pirated software with malware designed to block access to websites hosting pirated software. The...
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Syncrony operates online discount store
Syncrony, a leading national provider of Web design and content management services, as well as tablet and phone apps, now manages and operates ontheinternet.co.za. This is a local online store dedicated to providing consumers with discounted deals on a wide range of...
Oracle announces MySQL 5.6
Oracle has announced the general availability of MySQL 5.6, the world’s most popular open-source database. With increased performance, scalability, reliability and manageability, MySQL 5.6 helps users meet the most demanding Web, cloud and embedded application...
Survey: SaaS customer support lacking
According to a global research from the Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG), businesses increasingly value software as a service (SaaS) applications, but many enterprises are facing significant customer support challenges with their SaaS vendors, leading to low customer...
Why companies need a go-to-market plan
With the dawn of a new year, many new innovative startups are also bound to see the light as young entrepreneurs with stars in their eyes and dreams of becoming the next Bill Gates, Steve Jobs or Mark Shuttleworth, put their ideas into what they surely hope will...
Realtime bidding to change Web ad sales
Realtime bidding for online display advertising could help South African publishers to sell more of their inventory at a lower cost and for a higher price if it is wisely exploited. So says Attila Bernariusz, divisional head at Kagiso Digital, one of South Africa's...
DVT develops mobile app for MUA clients
MUA Insurance Acceptances, a leading insurance underwriter specialising in tailored personal lines insurance solutions for high net worth individuals, has launched a mobile application developed by DVT in an effort to streamline communications with its clients and...
Does cost efficiency cost money?
In the current economic climate, many organisations are driven to cut costs, save money and improve cost efficiency across the board. One area that is typically under scrutiny is IT, says Gerrit-Jan Albers, service delivery manager at RDB Consulting. As a result,...
Financial institution uses Quintica solution
Organisations in Africa, and in particular financial services institutions, face unique risks all of which lend themselves to developing and cementing business continuity plans to help guard operations in the event of incidents that could threaten operations. Recent...
Mazda wins with Oracle SPARC T4 servers
Mazda Motor Corporation has modernised and consolidated its Mazda Digital Innovation (MDI) system on Oracle’s SPARC T4-4 and T4-2 servers running Oracle Solaris 10. The MDI system is critical to Mazda product development and provides technologies which span the entire...
Genesys One to launch in SA
Promising leading contact centre technologies up and running in 30 days, Genesys One is coming to market in SA through implementation partner Bytes Connect. Genesys a leading provider of customer service solutions, has just launched its Genesys One solution, which...
Cloud Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg North
6 Month contract role with IT consulting firm with an itnernational client base and footprint.Job Title: Cloud EngineerWe are seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer to play a pivotal role in our cloud infrastructure development and management. If you have expertise in...
Test Analyst
We are currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Test Analyst to join our team. The Test Analyst will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through comprehensive testing and analysis.The purpose of the role:Is to...
IT Asset and Configuration Manager
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented IT Asset and Configuration Manager to join our team. As the IT Asset and Configuration Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the lifecycle management of IT assets and configurations, ensuring compliance,...
Software Developer
Develop and maintain innovative solutions to meet business and integration requirements. Develop innovative solutions.Provide technical support to in house developed applications and integration processes. Understand and implement the organisation software development...
Data Centre Engineer
Data Centre Support Engineer - Taking the cloud phenomenon to another level! We are looking for a confident go getter individual who has an urgent sense of delivery looking for exposure to a variety of VMWare hosts with Windows servers! The Company: one of a few...
Senior Systems Developer
Join the digital revolution! Our client is looking for Senior Fullstack JavaScript Developer for a dynamic role in Midrand and Menlyn. Be part of an automotive innovator making waves in the IT space. If you're passionate about technology and ready for a challenge....
System Support
Load all new installs and ensure that they are registered on the respective systems.Ensure events are correctly set up and functioning as per the Needs Analysis Document.Ensure that all swap out units are registered to the correct client and operational.Allocate all...
Automation Tester (Contract)
Location: Pinelands, with a Hybrid Model Role:The Intermediate Software Quality Engineer is responsible for designing and executing test strategies, including automation and performance testing, to ensure high-quality software delivery. These engineers will take...
Automation Tester (Contract) – Western Cape Cape Town
Location: Pinelands, with a Hybrid Model Role:The Intermediate Software Quality Engineer is responsible for designing and executing test strategies, including automation and performance testing, to ensure high-quality software delivery. These engineers will take...
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 managerial/leadership experience4 years' experience in a risk and audit environment4 years Financial Business...
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