The looming threat of Web session hijacking
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Redvine expands into Europe
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Global IT spend set for 9,8% growth in 2025
Worldwide IT spending is expected to total $5,61-trillion in 2025, an increase of 9,8% from 2024, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “While budgets for CIOs are increasing, a significant portion will merely offset price increases within their recurrent...
Stargate puts down $100bn for AI infrastructure
US president Donald Trump has announced a new joint venture, Stargate, that will immediately unlock $100-billion in infrastructure projects to power artificial intelligence (AI). The initial equity funders in Stargate are SoftBank, OpenAI, Oracle, and MGX. SoftBank...
Trump’s AI initiative a wake-up call for investors
US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a $100-billion artificial intelligence (AI) investment venture, with industry leaders such as SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, and Oracle’s Larry Ellison at the helm, confirms that investors should be looking...
Critical minerals group braces for US policy shifts
The Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG), the advocacy group seeking to foster deeper relations between Africa and global markets and put Africa at the heart of international discussions surrounding critical minerals policy, is working closely with its members and...
What Trump’s return to the White House means for business travellers
Donald Trump, heralding many changes - including how people travel for business. "Business travel doesn’t happen in a bubble," says Mummy Mafojane, productive operations leader at FCM. "Politics, economics, and global events all play a role in shaping policies that...
Robust growth forecast for distributed cloud networking
The distributed cloud networking market is projected to grow from $4-billion in 2023 to $17-billion by 2028 - a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34% percent – according to a new report from Dell’Oro Group. This growth is driven by enterprises’ transition to...
Interest in crypto-stealing drainers surges
Dark web threads discussing crypto-drainers – malware designed to swiftly drain cryptocurrency wallets – saw a significant rise in 2024, as revealed by the latest Kaspersky Security Bulletin. Kaspersky also reported a 40% spike in corporate database ads on a prominent...
Microsoft still top brand for phishing
In the fourth quarter, Microsoft retained its position as the most imitated brand, accounting for 32% of all brand phishing attempts, according to the latest Brand Phishing Ranking for Q4 2024 from Check Point Research (CPR). Apple held on to the second position with...
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Demystifying cyberattacks on critical infrastructure
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SA companies ignore junior tech talent at their peril
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SARS streamlines auto assessments for the 2022 tax filing season
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KID, DataRobot partner to make data science more accessible
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Test Automation Technician
Test Automation Technician Responsibilities/Tasks:Test planning and test case automation.Plan and create all master data required for automated test scripts.Create and execute automated test plans on demand.Manage automated script storage and versioning.Minimum...
Software Developer (Python) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate should have a strong...
Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town
Project Manager within the Legal Sector- 6 month contractAre you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for delivering strategic change in a fast-paced legal environment? Our client is looking for a dynamic individual to lead transformative projects that...
Test Automation Technician – Remote Remote
Test Automation Technician Responsibilities/Tasks:Test planning and test case automation.Plan and create all master data required for automated test scripts.Create and execute automated test plans on demand.Manage automated script storage and versioning.Minimum...
Data Engineer (CPT – Onsite) (3-month Contract to go perm)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading digital command center based in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Data Engineer to become part of their team. The role involves designing, developing, and deploying scalable, production-ready data pipelines on Google Cloud Platform, utilizing...
Test Automation Technician at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Join Our Tech Revolution as a Test Automation Technician! Location: Pretoria, Gauteng | Hybrid & On-SiteAre you a tech wizard with a passion for precision and a knack for automation? Ready to dive into a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your skills will shape...
Data Analyst at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: The National Research Foundation (NRF) seeks to make an appointment for the position of Data Analyst who will provide an analysis service to internal and external users. This will be done using the NRF's internal data generated through various...
Data Engineer (CPT – Onsite) (3-month Contract to go perm) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A leading digital command center based in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Data Engineer to become part of their team. The role involves designing, developing, and deploying scalable, production-ready data pipelines on Google Cloud Platform, utilizing...
Test Automation Technician at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
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Data Analyst at NRF National Research Foundation – Gauteng Pretoria
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