AI-enhanced attacks a rising cyberthreat
A new report from API (application programming interface) technology developer Kong, Security Perspectives 2025: AI-Enhanced Threats and API Security Report, highlights how new developments in AI will impact today’s API security landscape. A massive 25% of respondents...
Better environmental performance boosts profits, cuts costs
Sustainable practices in business are more than just an ethical responsibility; they make sound financial sense. In their Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management study, researchers from Kyushu University reveal that companies with better...
Cybercriminals are ready for the Olympics. Are you?
Major sporting events like the Olympics attract billions of viewers and are prime opportunities for cybercriminals. Over the past decade, cyberattacks targeting major events have surged, increasing from 212-million documented attacks at the London 2012 Games to...
Africa Data Centres adds 6MW in Cape Town
Africa Data Centres is expanding its CPT1 facility in Cape Town, adding three halls in new areas on the campus that provide another 6MW of IT load. This effectively doubles the data centre's current capacity. The new expansion was implemented with support from the US...
Crowdstrike and Microsoft stocks down but global searches soar
Worldwide searches for "CrowdStrike stock" and "Microsoft stock" have surged 3 054% and 981% respectively over the past week after the global IT crash. However, each corporation's daily stock value dropped on 19 July. This is following an outage that spread globally...
Landmark Climate Change Act welcomed
The Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA) welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa's signing of the Climate Change Bill into law this week. "The signing of the bill is a step in the right direction, as South Africa has established...
Crypto exchange revenues set to plummet
The 2024 crypto hype, driven by increased regulatory clarity, technological advancements, and broader market adoption, has been quite strong, helping global crypto exchange revenues to almost double compared to last year. In 2024, crypto exchanges are expected to...
European tech leadership needs more innovation financing
Scale-up companies have expanded in Europe with the help of public organisations such as the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, but these businesses face persistent financing barriers that the EU can do more to tackle, according to a new EIB report. The study - The...
Business leaders to sweat for a good cause in CEO Cycle Challenge
The South African Hall of Fame, an organisation which celebrates great achievements by extraordinary South Africans to empower the youth, has announced its role in The CEO Cycle Challenge 2024. Presented in collaboration with Nashua, the challenge aims to raise funds...
Nominations open for top African ICT professionals
Africa's brightest minds will be rewarded at the second annual Technology Information Confederation Africa (TICON Africa) Conference 2024, to be held in Mombasa between 25 and 27 September. Dr Jannie Zaaiman, secretary-general of TICON Africa, explains that rewards...
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New year, new risks: the biggest emerging cyber threats for 2023
FortiGuard Labs researchers have warned that cyber criminals are finding yet more ways to weaponise new technologies at scale to enable more disruption and destruction. By Doros Hadjizenonos, regional director at Fortinet In their Threat Predictions for 2023, the...
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Key implications for information lifecycle management in 2023
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January the most popular month to quit your job – but don’t rush
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Reimagine public sector cloud services by harnessing shared, private sector skills
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Cloud is now an essential business strategy
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Observations on IT in 2023
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Embrace business intimacy to drive growth and efficiency
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The luxury of outsourcing for ‘free’
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Senior App Developer – Southern Suburbs
Job SummaryOur client is searching for a high-energy, deadline-driven Senior App Developer with a passion for crafting intuitive, high-performing applications. Join us in building a state-of-the-art app, using Flutter and Dart.Key Responsibilities• Write clean,...
Desktop Developer
The successful candidate will have strong experience in building desktop applications using Electron, React and Tailwind CSS for styling. This is a full-time in-office position requiring attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to handle complex...
Backend Developer
Our client is seeking a talented Backend Developer to join their dynamic team remotely. If building robust, scalable systems and working with cutting-edge technologies excites you, and you thrive in a flexible, remote environment, this role could be your next big...
Senior App Developer – Southern Suburbs – Western Cape Cape Town
Job SummaryOur client is searching for a high-energy, deadline-driven Senior App Developer with a passion for crafting intuitive, high-performing applications. Join us in building a state-of-the-art app, using Flutter and Dart.Key Responsibilities• Write clean,...
Desktop Developer – Gauteng Lone Hill
The successful candidate will have strong experience in building desktop applications using Electron, React and Tailwind CSS for styling. This is a full-time in-office position requiring attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to handle complex...
Backend Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is seeking a talented Backend Developer to join their dynamic team remotely. If building robust, scalable systems and working with cutting-edge technologies excites you, and you thrive in a flexible, remote environment, this role could be your next big...
Performance Tester
Hiring - Performance Tester - Contract - Hybrid Performance Tester is needed to join the innovative team by helping and ensuring that critical components of an application perform as expected under varying user loads and to help evaluate the resource usage.Performance...
Snr Control Software Engineer
Key Responsibilities: Development and maintenance of the telescope operational softwareAssist in systems engineering documentation refinementSupport users, operators, as well as the implementation of releases, system changes and fixes.Establish and maintain working...
Senior UX Designer
Do you have a knack for understanding user needs and translating them into seamless experiences? Our client is looking for a Senior UX Designer to join their remote team. If you're passionate about user research, prototyping, and designing exceptional user journeys,...
Performance Tester – Gauteng Houghton Estate
Hiring - Performance Tester - Contract - Hybrid Performance Tester is needed to join the innovative team by helping and ensuring that critical components of an application perform as expected under varying user loads and to help evaluate the resource usage.Performance...
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