2024 Irish Tech Challenge launches in SA
The 2024 Irish Tech Challenge was launched in South Africa today (15 March 2024), at Tshimologong Precinct in Braamfontein. Darragh O'Brien, the Irish Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, will officially launch the 2024 Tech Challenge. The Irish Tech...
SA set to become a top-10 solar PV market this year
The dominance of solar photo-voltaic (PV) power continues to grow in South Africa's journey towards energy security, with BloombergNEF's Q1 global PV market outlook predicting that South Africa will be the 10th-largest PV market in the world in 2024. According to the...
SMEs keep pace with security challenges
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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...
HPC the new battleground between IT vendors and cloud service providers
A confluence of developments including growing volumes of data generated by Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, and the emergence of new content and data-rich applications, some of which are incorporating the use of artificial intelligence (AI), is set to drive demand...
Tesla outperforms rival stocks with 224% ROI
Tesla is among the notable growth stocks that have recorded significant returns for investors. Despite the electric vehicle manufacturer's stock slumping in 2021, it has maintained an edge over competitors. According to data acquired by Finbold, Tesla stock registered...
Growth resilient for backup appliances
The EMEA purpose-built backup appliance (PBBA) market has been resilient to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, with spending on traditional backup appliances reaching $366,9-million in 1Q21, up 10.3% from 1Q20, according to International Data Corporation's (IDC)...
John McAfee found dead
John McAfee was found dead yesterday in a prison cell in Spain. According to reports, is appears that the software developer committed suicide by hanging just hours after hi extradition to the US was authorised. McAfee was arrested in Spain over civil and criminal US...
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F5 announces new security offerings
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Pick n Pay uses SUSE Linux solution
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A business case for data governance
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BlackBerry, Trend Micro boost security
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Westcon vendor tops independent report
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Sasol selects 1E solutions
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DCC introduces OceanStor T Series
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Powering digital systems for power stations
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Microsoft, Indigo deliver low-cost broadband
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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...
SAP Consultant
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SAP Consultant – Gauteng Midrand
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DATA ARCHITECT (24 MONTHS CONTRACT) at Secondments Recruitment
Job Advert SummaryData architect's role strategically oversee the company's data migration activities, design and implement comapny EDW and Data Lake solutions, data marts, and data stores while ensuring high levels of data availability. This individual is also...
DATA ARCHITECT (24 MONTHS CONTRACT) at Secondments Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
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BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE DEVELOPER (24 MONTHS CONTRACT) at Secondments Recruitment
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BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE DEVELOPER (24 MONTHS CONTRACT) at Secondments Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
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OFFICE-BASED PHP DEVELOPER to be based in Bellville at MINT KULCA – Western Cape Bellville
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