Study finds type of protection influences cyber insurance claims
The average amount of compensation claimed by organisations using managed detection and response (MDR) services is 97,5% lower than that of organisations using endpoint solutions. This is according to a new study from Sophos, which finds that the median claim for MDR...
WiFi 7 APs surge to 11% of shipments
Enterprise class Wireless LAN (WLAN) revenues continued on a recovery trajectory, growing 7% on a Y/Y basis, according to a recent Dell’Oro report. The adoption of WiFi 7 jumped by 5 points to 11% of Indoor Access Points; Huawei, HPE, and H3C gained share of WiFi 7...
Financial inclusion demands better digital safety
Digital fraud cost South African consumers more than R740-million in 2022 alone, highlighting an urgent need for stronger digital safety measures to ensure true financial inclusion. And, as digital payments grow in popularity, so does the threat of fraud. The Southern...
Eskom price hikes could jeopardise renewable energy gains
The recent proposal by Eskom for a 44% increase in electricity prices starting April 2025 could pose a significant challenge to South Africa's energy market reform - particularly impacting renewable energy adoption and integration. As the country celebrates over 150...
Africa on the cusp of a gas revolution but …
The pipeline of gas projects being developed in Africa has never been stronger but, if the continent is to be competitive in an extremely dynamic international gas market, it must ensure that it offers value. This means shaping an offer that meets the financial and...
Strong growth forecast for IT services
The global IT services market is expected to reach $2,59-trillion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, which says it is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 9,5% from 2024 to 2030. Increasing concerns regarding data security and privacy protection...
Global PC shipments see Q3 decline
Worldwide PC shipments totaled 62,9-million units in the third quarter of 2024, a 1,3% decline from the third quarter of 2023, according to preliminary results by Gartner. This decline comes after three consecutive quarters of year-over-year growth for the PC market....
The growing importance of FinOps in cloud spending
Triggered by the DevOps trend toward the continuous integration and continuous delivery of modern application architectures, financial operations (FinOps) initiatives are growing massively in importance, according to GlobalData. The practice of FinOps represents a...
Resurgence of PipeMagic Trojan using fake ChatGPT application
Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has discovered a new malicious campaign involving the PipeMagic Trojan which has shifted from targeting entities in Asia to expanding its reach to organisations in Saudi Arabia. The attackers are using a fake...
Dell talks AI at Dell Technologies Forum 2024
Artificial Intelligence is not only the future; today, it’s already the key to unlocking tangible business value. The ability to accelerate AI-powered innovation across the enterprise has become essential to the success of any organisation’s AI journey. This concept...
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Tech can accelerate the African renewable energy industry
Africa is ripe for renewable energy innovation, with the adoption of wind and solar resources a key solution to addressing energy security. According to the World Economic Forum, as of 2019, the electricity access rate was 46% with 570-million people not having...
Innovations that will drive success in the new era
Regardless of the industry or size, digital transformation has become an essential component of all businesses across the world. By Sarthak Rohal, vice-president: IT services at In2IT Technologies Following Covid-19, businesses have had to adapt to a new working...
Redvine, Dandemutande partner on SD-WAN in Zimbabwe
Managed secure SD-WAN and networking service provider and distributor Redvine Networks and Zimbabwean ICT solutions company, Dandemutande Investments have partnered to implement a VMWare SD-WAN solution for one of Zimbabwe's largest funeral insurance companies. It is...
Oliver Fortuin steps down as Seacom group CEO
Seacom's group CEO Oliver Fortuin has resigned. He will continue to serve in his position until June this year, during which time he will continue to support the Seacom board and also participate in the process to announce his successor, which the company expects to...
Africa urged to embrace carbon trading
One of the most promising outcomes of the COP27 climate conference last November was the launch of the African Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI). This African-led initiative is designed to significantly drive up the continent's participation in voluntary carbon...
How SMEs can keep their customers happy
Everyone hates bad customer service, but it's amazing how many companies continue to get it wrong. Why do companies keep failing to meet customer expectations, even while putting so much effort into getting it right? Nadine Martin, head of business operations at Peach...
The anatomy of a scam
The rise in finance and accounting cybercrime through phishing and Business Email Compromise (BEC) has made headlines with massive implications for South African companies with gaps in their payment systems. "However, robust financial controls together with strong...
Can telcos be innovative and green?
In one way or another, most people across the globe are 'addicted' to online connections and experiences. Whether instantly streaming a movie or downloading a file to a laptop - the slightest delay in connectivity causes frustration. By Joe Baguley, chief technology...
AI must deal with gender bias to reach its potential
The past year has seen artificial intelligence (AI) become a dinner-table topic of conversation around the world, thanks to bots such as ChatGPT, which dazzles users with its ability to compose lifelike text and even computer code. But what happens when AI makes wrong...
When equity meets culture and change
The theme for International Women's Day on 8 March 2023 was "embracing equity", encouraging people to actively support and embrace equity within their own sphere of influence. Signium Global board chair and director of executive search at Signium Africa, Annelize van...
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Senior Software Engineer (Java) (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge FinTech company providing a seamless payment service seeks the coding expertise of a Senior Software Engineer whose role will involve designing, building, and maintaining critical systems. You will collaborate closely with various teams to...
Senior Data Analyst at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Stakeholder engagement via workshop facilitation, meetings, and interviews to elicit and understand business requirements for change requests and major VAS-related projects. Analyse data to identify...
Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
My client based in Plattekloof (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join them on a permanent basis. IT / Finance Responsibilities Collaborate with the product team to collect requirements and verify design feasibilityTransform...
Junior Data Engineer at The Foschini Group
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION The Data Engineer I assists in designing, implementing, and maintaining the data pipelines that constitute TFG's data platform. They support the creation of batch and streaming data processing capabilities and aid in the...
Senior Firmware Engineer
Our client is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer based in Durban. This is a fully in-office role with the potential for a hybrid arrangement. Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]Embedded LinuxC/C++DevOpsCybersecurityShould you meet the...
Junior Data Engineer at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Cape Town
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION The Data Engineer I assists in designing, implementing, and maintaining the data pipelines that constitute TFG's data platform. They support the creation of batch and streaming data processing capabilities and aid in the...
Senior Firmware Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region
Our client is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer based in Durban. This is a fully in-office role with the potential for a hybrid arrangement. Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]Embedded LinuxC/C++DevOpsCybersecurityShould you meet the...
Roaming IT Consultant
A well-established Travel company is seeking to appoint a Roaming IT ConsultantInfrastructure Maintenance & TroubleshootingConduct on-site and remote troubleshooting of network, server, and hardware infrastructure issues.Ensure minimal downtime by promptly...
IT Learnership Program
Job Title: IT Learnership ProgramLocation: Fourways, JohannesburgContract type: 12-Month Fixed-Term LearnershipHybrid Are you a young, ambitious individual with a passion for technology, software development, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA)? We are offering an...
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