AI supercharges insider threats
Insider threats have overtaken external attacks as the top security concern among organisations – with AI accelerating the shift, according to new research from Exabeam. The company’s latest report - From Human to Hybrid: How AI and the Analytics Gap Are Fueling...
Webb discovers a new moon orbiting Uranus
Using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, a team led by the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has identified a previously unknown moon orbiting Uranus, expanding the planet’s known satellite family to 29. The detection was made during a Webb observation on 2 February...
Vodafone, Google expand relationship
Vodafone and Google have announced a 10-year strategic expansion of their existing partnership to bring new services, devices, and TV experiences to millions of Vodafone's customers across Europe and Africa, supported by Google Cloud and Google's Gemini models. The...
The Zen in setting up workplaces for Gen Z
Gen Z is an age group that has never known a time without the Internet; they’ve shared their life milestones on Instagram and are now moving to the beat of TikTok trends; their appetite for digital is unprecedented; globalisation and economic uncertainty have been a...
DDoS attacks skyrocket as hacktivist activity surges
There has been a dramatic 43% increase in the number of application-layer attacks and a 30% increase in volumetric attacks - especially in Europe and the Middle East – according to the findings of Netscout’s latest 1H2024 DDoS Threat Intelligence Report. Attack...
Malatsi lays out SA’s roadmap for AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to benefit humanity, and South Africa should harness it as such. This is the word from Solly Malatsi, minister of communication and digital technologies, who points out that the International Telecommunications Union...
Fossil fuels to power 60% of Africa’s energy by 2040
By 2040, up to 60% of the African energy matrix will be fossil fuel driven. This is the word from Anibor Kragha, executive secretary of the African Refiners and Distributors Association, addressing a FAMAR-sponsored panel discussion during the Angola Oil & Gas...
Impact of Red Sea cable cuts severely underestimated
The impact of the February 2024 cable cuts in the Red Sea, which were reported to have affected 25% of Europe-Asia data traffic flow, was severely underestimated, according to network services provider RETN. Through its own network diagnostics and feedback from major...
Planetary defence mission heads for deflected asteroid
Hera, the first planetary defence spacecraft of the European Space Agency (ESA), has departed planet Earth. The Hera mission is headed to a unique target among the more than 1,3-million known asteroids in our Solar System – the only body to have had its orbit shifted...
Kudos for top students in IITPSA Programming Olympiad
High School learners from around the country have been recognised as top performers in the 2024 Computer Programming Olympiad - part of the Computer Olympiads - a flagship initiative of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA). Over...
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Focus on biometric security could lead to job creation
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CRS partners with Silver Swan for employee wellness
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Targeting youth unemployment through free training
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Risk management a vital aspect of enterprise development
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AI: a force for good
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Stay agile in a changing world
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Infinox expands into SA
After recording a 925% surge in trading volumes across Africa in 2020, Infinox, a CFD and FX broker, has expanded into South Africa. Dany Mawas, regional director at Infinox, says online trading is continuing to increase in popularity as a result of the pandemic and...
The right storage solution key to a profitable, differentiated IaaS offering
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SD-WAN: the rise of software defined networks
South Africa's IT landscape is evolving rapidly due to the effects of the pandemic. By Henroe Burns, sales specialist at Cisco Systems South Africa Simply put, business relies on networks to provide secure business-critical services. Moreover, the adoption of...
Technical Support Analyst (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A strong technical & results-driven Technical Support Analyst is sought by a dynamic Independent Asset Management Firm to ensure seamless IT support for software, hardware and applications across regional and global teams, both on-site and remotely....
Energy Project Manager
An excellent opportunity to join a top consulting engineering company's Energy Division as a Project Manager for their Renewable Energy projects.Key Responsibilities will include:Develop detailed project execution plans to ensure successful delivery of projects.Work...
Energy Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town
An excellent opportunity to join a top consulting engineering company's Energy Division as a Project Manager for their Renewable Energy projects.Key Responsibilities will include:Develop detailed project execution plans to ensure successful delivery of projects.Work...
DevOps Engineer
One of our clients is seeking a skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer to join team. As a key member of our development operations team, you will help design, implement, and maintain scalable, reliable, and efficient infrastructure solutions. The ideal candidate should...
DevOps Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
One of our clients is seeking a skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer to join team. As a key member of our development operations team, you will help design, implement, and maintain scalable, reliable, and efficient infrastructure solutions. The ideal candidate should...
Senior Solutions Architect
Are you a seasoned Solutions Architect with a passion for designing cutting-edge, scalable, and secure enterprise systems? Do you have a proven track record of leading complex technical initiatives and driving innovation across diverse cloud environments? Our Client...
IT Engineer
My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for an IT Engineer to join them on a permanent basis IT / Finance Responsibilities 2nd line support to the Product Specialist teamAssist with installations (remote / onsite)Partake (actively) in IT...
Senior Solutions Architect – Western Cape Cape Town
Are you a seasoned Solutions Architect with a passion for designing cutting-edge, scalable, and secure enterprise systems? Do you have a proven track record of leading complex technical initiatives and driving innovation across diverse cloud environments? Our Client...
IT Engineer – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for an IT Engineer to join them on a permanent basis IT / Finance Responsibilities 2nd line support to the Product Specialist teamAssist with installations (remote / onsite)Partake (actively) in IT...
Senior Data Scientist at Datonomy Solutions
Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced Data Scientist with specialized expertise in Generative AI to join our team and help lead the implementation of cutting-edge AI solutions for a large retail customer. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional...
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