Spear phishing campaign targets cloud admins
Mimecast has identified an ongoing credential harvesting campaign (designated MCTO3030) that specifically targets ScreenConnect cloud administrators. The sophisticated operation has maintained consistent tactics, techniques, and procedures since 2022, demonstrating...
Intel, LG Innotek collaborate on AI-powered smart factory
In the world of precision component manufacturing, being able to replicate the same part hundreds of thousands of times with perfect accuracy and zero defects has always been a moonshot goal. And, like many electronic component makers, LG Innotek - a South Korea-based...
Lack of budget for talent hinders security
Despite all the efforts companies and organizations worldwide put into preventing cyberattacks, global cybercrime has snowballed to $9,2-trillion in 2024 and is expected to grow by another 70% to $15,6-trillion by the end of a decade. This shocking figure is more...
GNSS satellite receivers remain vulnerable to cyberattacks
Almost 4 000 global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) satellite receivers were vulnerable to attacks on the Internet in 2024, according to new analysis from Kaspersky, putting both organisations and users at risk. This can be mitigated, the security firm adds, by...
Dramatic growth predicted for family offices in Africa
Family offices in Africa are expecting strong growth in the value of their assets over the next five years - building on the expansion that’s occurred during the past the past five years – according to new research from specialist service provider to high-net-worth...
Ecentric wins Fintech Innovation of the Year
Omnichannel payments provider Ecentric and its partners were awarded Fintech Innovation of the Year at the 2024 Africa Tech Festival for their Wealth on Wheels (WOW) initiative for South Africa's minibus taxi industry. Launched at this year’s Southern African National...
Dell Technologies announces 2024 Partner Award winners
Dell Technologies announced the winners of its South Africa Partner Awards 2024 at the recent Dell Technologies Forum held at the Kyalami Convention Centre. The awards honour partners who have excelled in growing their business within the Dell Technologies Partner...
COP29: Digitalisation key to driving climate action
Global tech and environment leaders at COP29 have endorsed a declaration on boosting climate action with digital technologies while cutting the environmental impacts of those same technologies. In total, endorsements representing over 1 000 governments, companies,...
AMD accelerates exascale computing with El Capitan
AMD is powering the world’s fastest supercomputer on the Top500 list. The El Capitan supercomputer, housed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), is powered by AMD Instinct MI300A APUs and built by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). It is now the fastest...
Significant gender gap in SA’s ICT workforce
A worrying gender gap still exists in key areas of the IT sector, according to members of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) Women in IT (WIIT) chapter, who say the latest IITPSA ICT Skills Survey underscores the need to bring...
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New phishing risks as demand grows for fake vaccine passports
Nearly two years into the battle against Covid-19 over 3-billion people around the globe and over 15-million in South Africa are now fully vaccinated. "As governments continue their efforts to stop the spread of Covid-19 and encourage vaccination, the scene has been...
Contact centre maths: just add savings
When it comes to the contact centre, there are several cost touchpoints that are important. The first is the realisation that the contact centre itself is a powerful tool when it comes to differentiation, customer experiences and customer retention. As McKinsey points...
ISA/IEC 62443 declared as a Horizontal Standard
The International Society of Automation (ISA) and the ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance (ISAGCA) has announce that the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has officially designated the IEC/ISA 62443 series of standards as "horizontal," meaning that they...
Hitachi Energy launches digital twin for power grids
Hitachi Energy has launched IdentiQ, its digital twin solutions for high-voltage direct current (HVDC) and power quality solutions. IdentiQ will help to advance the world's energy system to be more sustainable, flexible and secure, accelerating the transition towards...
SA fintech raises $48b in series B funding round
South African payments company Ozow has attracted Tencent in its $48-million Series B funding round. The investment round also includes Endeavor Catalyst and Endeavor Harvest Fund. Notably, Endeavor Catalyst's investment committee approval was chaired by partner of...
Microsoft opens Africa Transformation Office
To enable digital transformation powered by Africans for Africa, Microsoft is doubling down on its investment in the continent with the establishment of the Africa Transformation Office (ATO), led by MD Wael Elkabbany. Under Elkabbany's leadership, the ATO will...
Obscure Technologies is Illumio’s primary African distributor
Cybersecurity specialist Obscure Technologies has been named a primary distributor in Africa for Illumio, which offers Zero Trust segmentation. Obscure Technologies is a company comprised of cyber security experts specialising in brokering best of breed security...
NoPBX nominated for Most Exciting Startup in SA
NoPBX, a locally-developed smartphone-based switchboard system, has been nominated for the Top 5 Most Exciting Startups 2021. Awards founder Heavy Chef, in partnership with Xero and PayFast, has called for nominations to be submitted before 21 November. A final short...
Fujitsu debuts smaller, more powerful FUTRO thin client lineup
Fujitsu today launches a new-generation thin client FUTRO lineup. The new slimmed-down devices introduce AMD Ryzen R1000 series processors to the range for the first time, delivering up to 20% better performance. Compared to the previous generation, the latest Fujitsu...
Tarsus On Demand and Tarsus Distribution join SAtion
Tarsus On Demand and Tarsus Distribution, are partnering with the SAtion ecosystem to help drive digital transformation in South Africa's small, medium and micro enterprise (SMME) sector. The goal is to catalyse economic development and job creation through...
DevOps Engineer (Advanced) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Join a Global Tech Powerhouse – DevOps Engineer (Advanced) Menlyn / Midrand / Rosslyn / RemoteAre you passionate about building seamless, automated infrastructure that powers global innovation? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your work shapes world-class...
Software Application Support Specialist – Remote at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Germiston
Now Hiring: Software Application Support SpecialistRemote (Based in Gauteng) | Permanent PositionAre you a tech-savvy problem solver with a passion for helping others? Our client, a dynamic player in the tech industry, is on the hunt for a Software Application Support...
DevOps Engineer (Advanced) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Join a Global Tech Powerhouse – DevOps Engineer (Advanced) Menlyn / Midrand / Rosslyn / RemoteAre you passionate about building seamless, automated infrastructure that powers global innovation? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your work shapes world-class...
Systems Developer Analyst
Systems Developer AnalystOur client is seeking a skilled and versatile System Developer/Analyst to join their IT team. This role is ideal for a developer who enjoys solving business challenges through custom applications, system integrations, and enterprise reporting....
Senior Project Manager at The Foschini Group
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage a multi-year, multi-workstream programme focused on expanding TFG's QR and local manufacturing capabilities. Work cross-functionally with key internal and external stakeholders to drive...
Systems Developer Analyst – Gauteng Centurion
Systems Developer AnalystOur client is seeking a skilled and versatile System Developer/Analyst to join their IT team. This role is ideal for a developer who enjoys solving business challenges through custom applications, system integrations, and enterprise reporting....
Senior Project Manager at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
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ServiceNow Technical Architect at Parvana Recruitment
What you will be doing:Define, design, and deliver scalable ServiceNow solutions (ITSM Pro, ITOM [Discovery], HRSD, APM, SPM) for organizational and client needs.Collaborate to gather requirements and translate them into ServiceNow solutions.Establish and enforce...
Cyber Security Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Cyber Security Analyst to join our dynamic security team. You'll play a critical role in protecting enterprise systems by monitoring, analysing, and responding to real-time cyber threats.Security Monitoring & Incident...
ServiceNow Technical Architect at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
What you will be doing:Define, design, and deliver scalable ServiceNow solutions (ITSM Pro, ITOM [Discovery], HRSD, APM, SPM) for organizational and client needs.Collaborate to gather requirements and translate them into ServiceNow solutions.Establish and enforce...
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