AI orchestration meets real-world zero-day exploits
A recent executive insight blog examined the idea of a “brain” behind next-generation cyberattacks: an orchestration and abstraction layer coordinating large numbers of specialised AI agents to launch complex operations at scale. That architecture was already...
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,...
Southern Africa a hotspot for cyberthreats
There has been a continued increase in distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks across southern Africa, marking the region as a growing hotspot for cyberthreats, according to Netscout’s DDoS Threat Intelligence Report for the first half of the year. This trend is...
New cyber campaign targets PC users
A new wave of the malicious campaign that is spread through web ads and aimed at Windows PC users was discovered by Kaspersky. While browsing the web, users may unknowingly click on an ad that invisibly covers the entire screen, redirecting them to a fake CAPTCHA...
Fibre operator ratings improve slightly
South Africa’s Internet service providers (ISPs) have a slightly better perception of the country’s fibre network operators (FNOs) compared to six months ago. This is according to the results of the latest six-monthly Internet Service Provider Association (ISPA) FNO...
Vodacom, Maziv respond to Competition Tribunal ruling
The Competition Tribunal yesterday (29 October 2024) prohibited Vodacom’s proposed R14-billion investment into Maziv, the fibre holding company of Vumatel and Dark Fibre Africa (DFA). Maziv has responded that it is disappointed by the outcome but respects the...
Euro spending on AI to hit $133bn
According to a new forecast from the Worldwide AI and Generative AI Spending Guide published by International Data Corporation (IDC), European spending on artificial intelligence (AI) is projected to reach $133-billion by 2028, growing at a compound annual growth rate...
Expect short-term market volatility after US elections
Despite the hype around the widely-publicised build-up to the US election, numerous analysts and high-profile investors are downplaying the impact of the election outcome on global markets. Speaking on whether he thinks the ripple effects will be large enough to...
Brain drain worsens SA’s significant skills gap
Kathy Gibson reports – The global digital economy is driving a growing need for IT skills – and this is exacerbating the many skills challenges facing the South African market. This is among the headline findings of the latest Institute of IT Professionals of South...
Digital initiatives still fail to meet expectations
On average, only 48% of digital initiatives enterprise-wide meet or exceed their business outcome targets. This is one of the findings from Gartner’s annual global survey of more than 3 100 CIOs and technology executives, and more than 1 100 executive leaders outside...
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New job opportunities for SA’s youth
Yesterday (16 June) marked Youth Day. On this day, South Africans recognises the role of the youth in our country. Among the highest unemployment rates were recorded for the youth (those aged between 15 and 24) at 63,3% and those aged between 25 and 34 at 41,3%....
How to be heard through changing business voice requirements
Most people's first association with voice recognition technology is Siri, Apple's now-ubiquitous personal assistant. 10 years on though, the possibilities of AI and machine learning initiatives suggest that voice integration has a bright future ahead. By Steve...
The skills needed to protect a digitally-driven organisation
The normalisation of remote working and increased business adoption of cloud technologies have significantly increased the cyberattack surface putting every company at risk of compromise. With more than 10% of Internet user computers worldwide experiencing at least...
Technology and strategy needed to guard against APTs
The cyberthreat landscape is constantly evolving, as cybercriminals continue to find vulnerabilities to exploit. Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) are a growing concern that businesses need to guard against. While these highly targeted attacks are as common as more...
Anomaly detection the first layer in data management and protection
Cybercrime incidents have surged in the last year, as malicious actors take advantage of the current global situation, including the work from home (WFH) trend. By Kate Mollett, regional director at Commvault Africa As IT has evolved, so too has ransomware, and...
Quantum-inspired technology lets more fans attend live events safely
Up to 60% more fans will be able to enjoy live sporting events under Covid-secure conditions – when regulations allow – thanks to Fujitsu’s Quantum-Inspired Optimization Services (QIOS) based on its Digital Annealer. As well as enabling more fans to return to arenas,...
Top tips for SMEs this tax season
We're approaching tax filing season here in South Africa, so it's time for small business owners to get their information in order and ready to file. Everybody knows that filing taxes can be extremely time consuming. By Colin Timmis, country manager and professional...
An enterprise guide to not being phished
Phishing mitigation is everything. It's the end point, the touchpoint, the ultimate moment at which you're training and security strategies have prevented an employee from making that terrible mistake of clicking on that link, of exposing the business to attack. Anna...
Why defining the problem is important in life and business
Charles Kettering, the legendary American inventor and head of research for GM, liked to say: 'A problem well-stated is a problem half-solved'. By Minnaar Fourie, commercial director at King Price Insurance In fact, I'd go so far as to say that all great innovation...
How Ford accelerates vehicle development and improves real-world testing
New vehicle development can involve many hundreds of prototypes and thousands of staff at facilities around the world, with new vehicles taking many years to go from the drawing board to the showroom floor. New vehicles have become more sophisticated and feature-rich...
B-BBEE Analyst
This consulting company is looking for a B-BBEE Analyst to join their dynamic team in Pretoria.Role and ResponsibilitiesInformation gathering, analysing and reporting of B-BBEE information.Support Pre-audits and on-site co-ordinationRequirementsOne to two year...
IT Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town Region
6-month contract with possibility of extension. Location: Western Cape, South Africa- Onsite Reports To: PMO Manager, in America International agribusiness company focusing on trading and grain processing worldwide Salary: Negotiable depending on experience and...
B-BBEE Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria
This consulting company is looking for a B-BBEE Analyst to join their dynamic team in Pretoria.Role and ResponsibilitiesInformation gathering, analysing and reporting of B-BBEE information.Support Pre-audits and on-site co-ordinationRequirementsOne to two year...
Senior Systems Developer – 1 year fixed term contract – Durban at Ntice Search
The South African Sugar Association (SASA) has a one-year fixed term contract vacancy for a Senior Systems Developer. This is a hybrid rolebased at Mount Edgecombe, KwaZulu-Natal.Division: Autolab, South African Sugar AssociationAutolab, a division of the South...
Junior Software Developer – Fullstack
Junior Software Developer - Fullstack Join a Growing Legal Tech Team Driving Innovation in Financial Litigation Tools Cape Town Foreshore Offices | Market Related | 9 - 5 UK Hours About Our Client Our client is a leading provider of technology solutions for the legal...
Senior Systems Developer – 1 year fixed term contract – Durban at Ntice Search – KwaZulu-Natal Mount Edgecombe
The South African Sugar Association (SASA) has a one-year fixed term contract vacancy for a Senior Systems Developer. This is a hybrid rolebased at Mount Edgecombe, KwaZulu-Natal.Division: Autolab, South African Sugar AssociationAutolab, a division of the South...
Junior Software Developer – Fullstack – Western Cape Foreshore
Junior Software Developer - Fullstack Join a Growing Legal Tech Team Driving Innovation in Financial Litigation Tools Cape Town Foreshore Offices | Market Related | 9 - 5 UK Hours About Our Client Our client is a leading provider of technology solutions for the legal...
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About the RoleWe are seeking a talented and driven Full Stack Developer with hands-on experience in modern JavaScript development and containerized cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across the stack, from building responsive UIs to...
Network & Systems Engineer at Ntice Search
Our Client is looking for a Service, Networking & Connectivity Engineer with strong technical expertise and a proactive approach to infrastructure management. You'll play a critical role in monitoring and maintaining our IT systems, ensuring high availability and...
Full Stack Developer – Western Cape Century City
About the RoleWe are seeking a talented and driven Full Stack Developer with hands-on experience in modern JavaScript development and containerized cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across the stack, from building responsive UIs to...
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