EchoLink and the rise of zero-click AI exploits
Cybersecurity researchers at Check Point have uncovered a critical zero-click vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot - dubbed EchoLink - which allows attackers to extract sensitive corporate data without any user interaction. The exploit, which has since been patched...
INX-ZA future-proofs Internet connectivity in SA
INX-ZA, the Internet exchange point division of the Internet Service Provider Association (ISPA), has appointed Nokia to modernise its exchange infrastructure to offer new 400GE and expanded 100GE services to its customers across the country. As a result, it says,...
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...
Intel claims industry-first with new AI system
Intel and Inflection AI have launched what they claim is an industry-first – Inflection for Enterprise – an enterprise-grade AI system powered by Intel Gaudi and Intel Tiber AI Cloud. The companies say Inflection for Enterprise will accelerate the adoption and impact...
Cyberespionage campaign targets Russian government entities
Kaspersky experts have uncovered a new series of Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) attacks by Awaken Likho targeting government and industrial sectors in Russia. The threat group, still active, has adapted its tactics to improve the effectiveness of its attacks and...
NASA beams laser communications as far as Mars
NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications technology demonstration has broken yet another record for laser communications by sending a laser signal from Earth to NASA’s Psyche spacecraft about 460-million kilometres away. That’s the same distance between our planet and...
SA consumers still under the whip
Global consumers are expected to spend $3,2-trillion more in 2025, representing nearly 6% growth compared to 2024, according to World Data Lab. In South Africa, there are signs of growing consumer confidence and resilience, even with rising food and utility prices...
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Imperial sells South American shipping business
The board of Imperial is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement for the sale of its South American shipping business to Hidrovias do Brasil, an independent integrated logistics provider focused on waterways logistics services in Latin America. The...
Busting a few ERP myths
ERP has had a bad reputation in the past for being costly, complex and unwieldy. But manufacturers and other companies considering installing or updating their ERP solution need to know that now is the time to do it. "ERP software and services have improved...
HP Inc extends partner program
HP Inc has extended it HP Amplify channel program to its ecosystem of more than1 350 online pure players, omnichannel, and brick and mortar retail partners. Launched last year to commercial partners, the program is built on a single, integrated structure that provides...
Companies urged to use ethically aware suppliers
Large organisations are facing increasing pressure to ensure that their suppliers adhere to ethical conduct on issues such as corruption, environmental and human rights practices. To ease the burden on these organisations The Ethics Institute has launched the...
Fighting cybercrime on four fronts
Research shows that more than 16-million Covid-19-related cybersecurity threats were detected during 2020 - a year when many of our businesses, industries and sectors prioritised working online. These cybersecurity attacks ranged from malicious URLs, to spam emails...
Digitalisation will put SA ahead as we move beyond Covid
Many businesses have relied on technology for their survival over the past year. The Covid crisis has demonstrated its importance in terms of adaptability, scalability, and resilience, and for many, having the right tech has helped them do business. By Colin Timmis,...
Reasons to pursue a career in finance and accountancy
Why should you think about starting a career in finance and accountancy? By Karl Smith, SAIPA's senior manager: education, training and member support First of all, let's take a quick look at what these exciting fields are about. Finance - building and preserving...
SD-WAN an agile networking solution for an unpredictable business landscape
Software-defined networking in a wide area network (SD-WAN) has seen significant growth in recent years, and this is set to accelerate. By Sarthak Rohal, vice-president: IT services at AlphaCodes A study of the SD-WAN market by 360 Market Updates found that the market...
Roche app empowers SA patients
Roche Diagnostics has launched the iThemba Life mobile health application solution in South Africa. iThemba Life empowers patients to receive their diagnostic test results directly on their smartphones, a critical need in low- to middle-income countries with...
No wind or sun? There’s a battery for that
South Africans joined the rest of the world in marking World Earth Day to the backdrop of an electricity grid that is still under immense pressure and still dominated by coal, despite large mining houses announcing divestment in the fossil fuel source. While there are...
Senior Data Scientist (CH1109)
Are you passionate about turning data into actionable insights?Our client, a credit provider in the retail industry, is seeking a talented Senior Data Scientist to join their team. The Data Scientist is responsible for creating business value by applying data...
Intermediate Business Analyst – Hybrid
Our client is looking for an Intermediate Business Analyst to be based in Pretoria/SomersetWest for a Hybrid role. The candidate needs experience in SDLC and the following personal qualities: Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.Ability to...
Financial Systems Administrator – Western Cape Brackenfell
An exciting opportunity available within the Retail / FMCG industry for a Financial Systems Administrator based in Brackenfell, Cape Town. The successful candidate will be responsible to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the financial systems department...
Senior Data Scientist (CH1109) – Western Cape Kuils River
Are you passionate about turning data into actionable insights?Our client, a credit provider in the retail industry, is seeking a talented Senior Data Scientist to join their team. The Data Scientist is responsible for creating business value by applying data...
Intermediate Business Analyst – Hybrid – Gauteng Pretoria
Our client is looking for an Intermediate Business Analyst to be based in Pretoria/SomersetWest for a Hybrid role. The candidate needs experience in SDLC and the following personal qualities: Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.Ability to...
Systems Administrator and SharePoint Specialist (Finance)
An exciting opportunity available within the Retail / FMCG industry for a Systems Administrator and Sharepoint Specialist (Finance). The successful candidate will be responsible to ensure the effective and efficient operation of all financial systems in order to have...
Digital Transformation: Information Technology and Data Executive (Contract)
DescriptionAssignment ObjectiveTo enable GIA's strategy 2025-2027 a new operating model has been finalized. A specific Executive role has been established to look after Digital Transformation (including Information Technology and Data). A specific senior resource is...
Systems Administrator and SharePoint Specialist (Finance) – Western Cape Brackenfell
An exciting opportunity available within the Retail / FMCG industry for a Systems Administrator and Sharepoint Specialist (Finance). The successful candidate will be responsible to ensure the effective and efficient operation of all financial systems in order to have...
Digital Transformation: Information Technology and Data Executive (Contract) – Gauteng Randburg
DescriptionAssignment ObjectiveTo enable GIA's strategy 2025-2027 a new operating model has been finalized. A specific Executive role has been established to look after Digital Transformation (including Information Technology and Data). A specific senior resource is...
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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