Supply chain cybersecurity hits Peak of Inflated Expectations
Supply chain cybersecurity has reached the Peak of Inflated Expectations, while generative AI (GenAI) is in the Trough of Disillusionment and presents an added threat to secure supply chains, according to Gartner. “The large number of multitier partners in an...
EA to be bought out for $55bn
In a deal worth $55-billion, Electronic Arts is to be acquired by an investor consortium comprised of PIF, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners in an all-cash transaction. Under the terms of the agreement, the Consortium will acquire 100% of EA, with PIF rolling over its...
Financial Ombud looks back on its first year
It’s been one year since the National Financial Ombud Scheme (NFO) was formed from the amalgamation of the Ombudsman for Banking Services (OBS), the Credit Ombud (CO), the Ombudsman for Long-Term Insurance (OLTI), and the Ombudsman for Short-Term Insurance (OSTI)....
AI could help counter money laundering
Using artificial intelligence (AI) technology in anti-money laundering (AML) processes has become critical for financial institutions as they work to comply with regulations and combat financial crime. Even so, a new AML technology study from SAS, featuring...
Banking data theft attacks on smartphones triple in 2024
The number of Trojan banker attacks on smartphones surged by 196% in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to a Kaspersky report “The mobile malware threat landscape in 2024” released at Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona. Cybercriminals are shifting...
Confidence building in new vehicle sales
While new vehicle sales started the year in hopeful spirit, February sales gave even more reassurance that positive growth may be possible for the automotive industry this year. Cautious optimism in January became more cemented confidence in February, with sales up...
NAPAfrica achieves 5Tbps traffic milestone
The NAPAfrica Internet Exchange has reached a new milestone of 5Tbps of traffic. NAPAfrica remains Africa’s fastest-growing Internet Exchange Point (IXP) and one of the global top 10 internet exchanges by total traffic volume. With more than 655 networks peering at...
AMD, Cisco, Nokia join Jio to launch Open Telecom AI Platform
Jio Platforms (JPL), together with AMD, Cisco, and Nokia, announced at Mobile World Congress 2025 plans to form an new Open Telecom AI Platform. Designed to support today’s operators and service providers with real-world, AI-driven solutions, the Telecom AI Platform...
Tarsus Distribution wins Canon B2B distribution
Canon has appointed Tarsus Distribution as an authorised distributor of its business-to-consumer (B2C) product range across SADC. With the increasing demand for reliable, cost-effective home and business printing solutions, Tarsus Distribution will now distribute...
Cisco extends Nvidia partnership
Cisco has announced plans for an expanded partnership with Nvidia to provide AI technology solutions to enterprises. Enterprises recognize that AI is essential to growth but remain early in their adoption as they navigate the unique technical complexity and security...
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How vendors and attackers are still exploiting FUD
The statistics make for worrying reading. According to the Veeam Data Protection Trends Report 2022, 97% of South African companies experienced an outage due to a cyberattack in the past 12 months. Of those, almost nine in 10 (86%) suffered a ransomware attack. By...
Are your Excel spreadsheets a cybersecurity risk?
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With growing threats, CISOs change their posture to proactive
Every CISO and IT security professional knows that cyber risks are exploding, with cybercrime syndicates becoming increasingly aggressive and sophisticated. To their credit, security execs are putting out fires and putting mitigation measures in place as fast as they...
Indicators of Behaviour and the Diminishing Value of IOCs
How secure is your organisation if you can only stop attacks that have already been detected in other environments based on Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)? Secure enough, if those were the only attacks you needed to be concerned with. By Cybereason Sales Director for...
The ultimate security pincer movement
Cybersecurity is a battlefield. An alarming one. According to the Allianz Risk Barometer, the risk of a cybersecurity breach ranks higher than supply chain disruption, a natural disaster and even the Covid-19 pandemic. This is a reasonable concern, after all, 93% of...
How businesses can combat ‘quiet quitting’
Managers have seen more changes to their role over the past two years than they did during the last decade. Today their role has a dual purpose: to drive business growth and invest in their employees’ experience. By Zuko Mdwaba, area vice-president at Salesforce South...
The dangers of sharenting
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Education-specific VR headsets are designed for STEM
Sangari Education, distributor of the Veative virtual reality (VR) library of STEM-related content, has launched the Veative Edupro headset specifically for educational use. “While the Veative content can be used on many popular headsets, the EduPro provides a more...
Scinapse App provides in-race medical care
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NortonLifeLock appoints Digimune as African distributor
Digimune has been appointed as an official distribution partner for NortonLifeLock. The company will distribute Norton consumer and small business digital security solutions direct to customers and throughout the channel in Africa. Owned by NortonLifeLock, formerly...
Junior Project Manager – Gauteng Centurion
A well-established business is seeking to appoint Junior Project ManagerTo plan, execute and finalize projects for the organization within the predetermined time frames , using the Project Management methodology under close guidance by the Project Manager or PMO...
Database Administrator at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSETo conduct day-to-day database operation of the organization's and its compliant with relevant regulations, and optimising it for better performanceKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• User Support - provide support to users who may encounter issues emanating from the...
Software Developer (Angular / TypeScript / Python) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client stands out as a recognised expert in automation technology, earning prestigious accolades for their innovative approach. Through the utilisation of state-of-the-art technology, they have positioned themselves as a prominent figure in global...
Graduate Software Development Programme (CPT / JHB) at Parvana Recruitment
About our Client:Our client specialises in delivering financial service solutions that empower their clients to achieve their aspirations. They pride themselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive environment built on trust and respect. With a team of over 600...
Developer – PYTHON (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment
Role:Our client develops exciting software using modern tools, techniques and methodologies. Responsibilities:Product design, programming, bug verification, and testing of computer programs for software products and/or customer applications.Researching problems and...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our international client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees (in SA) many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their...
Front End Developer – 0240
A client in the automobile industry is looking for a Front End Developer Hybrid Role: Menlyn/Midrand/Roslyn/Home OfficeESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Front End: Java, Angular framework, HTML, CSS, JavaScript or similarGood understanding of frameworks and libraries like...
IT Technician
Job Description: IT TechnicianJob Title: IT TechnicianDepartment: ITReports to: IT ManagerLocation: KZN RegionThe IT Technician will serve as the first point of contact for all IT-related issues, providingtechnical support to end users within the organization. The...
Database Administrator at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
JOB PURPOSETo conduct day-to-day database operation of the organization's and its compliant with relevant regulations, and optimising it for better performanceKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• User Support - provide support to users who may encounter issues emanating from the...
Software Developer (Angular / TypeScript / Python) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client stands out as a recognised expert in automation technology, earning prestigious accolades for their innovative approach. Through the utilisation of state-of-the-art technology, they have positioned themselves as a prominent figure in global...
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