Vumacam takes to the skies
Vumacam is partnering with Drone Force to step up crime prevention and monitoring in South Africa. Drone Force deploys CAA-compliant unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) housed in docking stations that enable remote operation. These “drone-in-a-box” solutions can launch,...
The looming threat of Web session hijacking
A new Kaspersky report reveals that 87% of randomly surveyed websites display cookie notifications - yet most users remain unaware of the serious threats posed by these small data files. Cookies are text files stored by browsers to enhance website functionality and...
How to ensure AI offers ROI
Kathy Gibson reports – Companies around the world are starting to measure artificial intelligence (AI) projects against real return on investment (ROI). Todd Lieb, vice-president: cloud partnerships at Dell Technologies, explains that AI is accelerating the pace of...
RansomHub rises as ransomware landscape shifts
Ransomware remains the world’s top cyberthreat, according to Check Point Research’s latest security report, with RansomHub quickly emerging as the fastest-growing group operating through Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS). As of September 2024, RansomHub accounted for 19%...
West Africa data centres mirror global trends
Organisations around the world are trying to manage an explosion of data across distributed sites and environments, requiring them to be more agile and responsive than ever before, but often by means of legacy infrastructure. This scenario is no different for...
88% of new jobs in global business services go to youth
The global business services (GBS) sector has added 8 847 jobs between January and June this year - contributing $142-million to South Africa’s export revenue – according to BPESA’s latest quarterly GBS Sector Job Creation Report. What’s more, the report adds, 60% of...
Municipal leaders prioritise service delivery over clean audits
Senior municipal officials in South Africa are prioritising service delivery over and above achieving clean audits, according to a survey by a leading fintech in municipal financial management solutions, Munsoft. The study, which surveyed around 95 municipalities out...
Kaspersky helps Interpol disrupt global cyberthreats
As a firm advocate for a collaborative approach to combatting cybercrime, Kaspersky says it has contributed to Interpol’s global Operation Synergia II aimed at disrupting cyberthreats such as targeted phishing, ransomware, and information stealers. The joint effort...
Campus NaaS startups poised for bigger share of the pie
Projects that Campus Network as a Service (CNaaS) startups with LAN-as-a-Utility offer will grow faster than other types of CNaaS offerings and represent a third of all CNaaS revenues by 2028, says a new report from Dell’Oro Group. “Startups such as Nile, Meter, Join...
Fast, inexpensive cross-border payments with FNB’s TCIB
Kathy Gibson reports – First National Bank (FNB) and Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) have launched the BankservAfrica Transactions Cleared on an Immediate Basis (TCIB) payment network for cross-border payments in collaboration with the Reserve Bank. The TCIB is a...
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Mobile money set to take SA by storm
Mobile money has seen massive uptake in Africa over the last decade, however, South Africa has lagged due to the country's stringent banking legislation, which has been a significant barrier to entry. By Jaco Saunders, commercial director at MACmobile However, the...
Internal payments fraud on the rise and costing SA businesses
South African businesses, already under severe economic strain, are now counting the costs of rapidly increasing internal payments fraud. According to Ryan Mer, MD of eftsure Africa, the number of recent high-profile cases before the courts only partly reflects the...
How digital is making healthcare smarter
It may sound counterintuitive but one of the major challenges governments across the globe faced at the height of the coronavirus pandemic was actually keeping people away from hospitals. In part, because of an inability to scale up human labour and resources fast...
A collaborative model for security
Successfully co-sourcing security infrastructure involves overcoming key barriers to establish a strong relationship based on shared responsibility, writes Tris Morgan, director of global advisory at BT. Following the disruption of 2020, it's important that security...
Why do companies struggle with digital self service?
Digital self service should be a no-brainer for any organisation operating in today's business environment. It is, after all, what customers want. By Ryan Falkenberg, co-CEO of Clevva Research shows that more than two-thirds of customers prefer self-service over...
Why colocation is stepping stone to the cloud
Driven by the ongoing global pandemic as well as long-standing loadshedding concerns, increasing numbers of South African organisations have had to enable remote working. By Barry Kemp, head of managed IT at Vox While moving to the cloud is often presented as the...
Designing architecture for holistic integration
The past few years have seen shifts in infrastructure and development models across organisations that are moving away from legacy approaches towards more holistic and integrated development, ops, and investment. As McKinsey points out, the C-Suite, tired of feeling...
Celebrating 22 years with Esquire
Esquire is sharing its 22nd birthday cheer with its reseller partners, promoting a wide range of products. Many successful IT businesses started in a garage, but Esquire had its beginnings on the dining room table of their family home when brothers Mahomed Cassim and...
Product security is critical to cyber security
By Herman Kannenberg, Head of Legal Affairs and Cyber Security, Huawei South Africa - If you follow the news, you'll have noticed that there has been a significant uptick in the number of cybersecurity-related articles and stories lately. This is because cyber-attacks...
In the as-a-service economy, subscription without service just won’t fly
If we think about the past year in business, the subscription and as-a-service (aaS) economy has to be at the top of the trend lists. By Daniel Teixeira, systems engineering manager at Pure Storage However, there is a difference between products on subscription and a...
Technical Business Analyst
Our client is seeking a Technical Business Analyst for a fully office-based position in Durban, with experience in SQL, SDLC, and C# or a similar programming language. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]SQLSDLCC# or SimilarAPI...
Senior C# Developer – Gauteng Braamfontein
Develop secure backend services and APIs.Translate product requirements into technical solutions.Collaborate with QA, UX, Architects, and Product Owners.Write clean, maintainable code and automated tests.Improve codebase and fix bugs or performance issues. Desired...
Junior Project Manager (George – Onsite) – Western Cape George
ENVIRONMENT:Are you an organizational ninja, tech-savvy problem solver, or natural-born planner? If you're ready to step into a fast-paced world of innovation and transformation—look no further! Our Client on the hunt for a Project Manager to join their dynamic and...
Full-Stack Developer (React /Ionic) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Are you a skilled Fullstack Developer looking to make your mark in a dynamic and thriving industry? Join a team at a well-established German IT services provider, with over 25 years of excellence in delivering top-notch solutions. They are seeking a...
Technical Business Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region
Our client is seeking a Technical Business Analyst for a fully office-based position in Durban, with experience in SQL, SDLC, and C# or a similar programming language. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]SQLSDLCC# or SimilarAPI...
Senior Software Engineer – Full Stack (Python/TypeScript) (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A highly experienced Senior Software Engineer – Full Stack – is sought by a cutting-edge FinTech company providing a seamless payment service to join its Commerce team. The team manages the end user experience for a customer to make a payment with the...
Full-Stack Developer (React /Ionic)
ENVIRONMENT:Are you a skilled Fullstack Developer looking to make your mark in a dynamic and thriving industry? Join a team at a well-established German IT services provider, with over 25 years of excellence in delivering top-notch solutions. They are seeking a...
Backend Developer
Our client is seeking a Senior Backend Developer for a hybrid role in Pretoria. If you have a strong background in building robust backend systems and enjoy a flexible work setup, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Key Requirements 5+ years' experience...
Full-Stack Developer (React /Ionic)
ENVIRONMENT:Are you a skilled Fullstack Developer looking to make your mark in a dynamic and thriving industry? Join a team at a well-established German IT services provider, with over 25 years of excellence in delivering top-notch solutions. They are seeking a...
Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Eastern Cape Bethelsdorp
We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Business Analyst to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions, with a focus on front-end applications. The role requires strong...
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