Octotel bridges gap between shared and dedicated fibre
Western Cape-based fibre network operator (FNO) Octotel has launched Octotel Business, a new B2B brand bringing its existing business connectivity services together under one proposition. The offering introduces Business Broadband, a new service for companies whose...
FBI says North Korea behind Binance hack
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released information advising the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) was responsible for the theft of more than $6-billion in virtual assets from cryptocurrency exchange Binance, on or about October 29,...
Ask the hard questions about AI before you sign up
Kathy Gibson reports – There is no doubt that AI is here to stay, and that organisations around the world are using it to improve their processes and competitiveness. But there is an awful lot that you won’t get told about actually implementing AI before you sign up,...
Build the skills to stay relevant in an AI world
Kathy Gibson reports from the IITPSA Workforce Conference - With AI advancing rapidly and changing the nature of work, ICT professionals are finding it more difficult than ever to refresh their skills and keep themselves relevant. Professor Helena Barnard, full...
The secret to thriving in the AI workplace
Kathy Gibson reports from the IITPSA Workforce Conference – As AI changes the way businesses work, ICT professionals need to take control of their own destinies. Amid the pressures and concerns that the new technologies are creating, there are also opportunities to...
How is AI going to impact future jobs?
Kathy Gibson reports from the IITPSA Workforce Conference – The fear that AI will lead to wholesale job losses is front and centre of the current debate. But as AI comes of age, and organisations start implementing it into their workforces, we have an opportunity to...
These are the new skills employers want
Kathy Gibson reports from the IITPSA Workforce Conference – With technology changing faster than ever, organisations can be conflicted about what ICT skills they should be employing. AI is a relatively new entrant to the ICT skills gap lists, first being named in 2024...
Binance pledges to make good on $6,3bn hack
Cryptocurrency platform Binance has been hit with what is believed to be the biggest single cybersecurity incident ever, with customers losing a massive $6,3-billion. The company has pledged to cover the losses. “Binance's initial investigation suggests that the...
How can SA plug the ICT skills gap?
Kathy Gibson reports from the IITPSA Workforce Conference – While South Africa records the highest unemployment rate in the world, there is still a dire shortage of critical IT skills. Presenting the IITPSA IT Skills Survey, Lehlohonolo Mokenela, MD of Africa...
The biggest threat to your security team may be your own organisation
An organisation that can't coordinate a human response in a day will struggle to govern autonomous agents that act in seconds, says Cisco, with new research finding that the organisations best at defence do not rely on one strength - they combine broad coverage, fast...
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Check Point secures AI-scale traffic
Check Point Software Technologies has announced the next-generation Maestro Hyperscale Orchestrator (MHO) 200, helping neoclouds, telcos, governments and enterprises inspect fast-growing, largely encrypted AI traffic and other communications in the data center without...
A hybrid approach can balance AI’s costs, risks and rewards for SMEs
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is among the fastest-adopted technologies in business history. Research from Google and Ipsos found that 70% of online adults in South Africa have used an AI chatbot, and three-quarters said AI is useful in the workplace. By...
AI-ready architecture starts with engineering discipline
Data-driven decision-making rests on a reasonable premise: better data leads to better decisions. For Wayne Yan, chief technology officer at Dariel, AI hasn’t changed that premise or the problem underneath it. “The basic pattern of input, processing and output is...
The barrier to AI-led digital transformation was never the technology
The biggest barrier to digital transformation is rarely the technology. It’s rather the distance between the people who decide what to build, which systems to install, and which processes to implement and the people who’ll actually use it. By Krishna Chetty,...
POPIA still holds you accountable if AI causes a breach
South Africa's Information Regulator received more than 1 220 security compromise notifications between 1 April and the end of August this year, and expects the total to pass 3 000 by the end of the financial year. By Carolyn Duby, field chief technology officer and...
Cyber resilience is about staying operational through disruption
Cyber disruption has become a recurring operational reality for businesses, with implications extending well beyond IT departments. By Boland Lithebe, cybersecurity lead for Accenture, South Africa For South African organisations navigating increasingly connected...
Africa’s fintech boom will be won in the back office
Fintech revenue on the continent is forecast to grow 13-fold by 2030. The products expected to drive that growth run on infrastructure most institutions have not yet built. Africa's fintech sector is forecast to grow revenue roughly 13-fold, to around $65 billion by...
Can SMEs afford AI?
For large enterprises, artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a serious business investment. For smaller businesses, the question is rather more uncomfortable: can they afford to participate? By Kuben Ramsamy, head of sales at HPIFS Africa AI is moving from an...
Employees key to cyberdefence
Cybersecurity Awareness Month has reminded us that employees are central to an organisation’s defence. By David Howell, regional sales director at ManageEngine South Africa But when do password rules, multi-factor authentication (MFA) requests, phishing warnings,...
Shared intelligence will define the future of fraud prevention
South Africa is not losing the fight against fraud because it lacks technology. It is being challenged because fraud is evolving faster than institutions can respond in isolation. By Salomon Erasmus, regional MD of Network International Southern Africa In today's...
Junior C# Developer
A leading forward freight and logistics company is looking for a Junior C# Developer based in Port Elizabeth, EC. Summary: The primary purpose of this role is to be a great developer. You will form part of a larger development team and will regularly engage with your...
Junior C# Developer – Eastern Cape Gqebera
A leading forward freight and logistics company is looking for a Junior C# Developer based in Port Elizabeth, EC. Summary: The primary purpose of this role is to be a great developer. You will form part of a larger development team and will regularly engage with your...
Desktop Support Technician – T1 (Onsite – Bellville)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is seeking an IT Support Technician to provide day-to-day technical support, maintain IT infrastructure and ensure the smooth operation of hardware, software and network systems. The successful candidate will assist with troubleshooting, system...
Desktop Support Technician – T1 (Onsite – Bellville) – Western Cape Bellville
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is seeking an IT Support Technician to provide day-to-day technical support, maintain IT infrastructure and ensure the smooth operation of hardware, software and network systems. The successful candidate will assist with troubleshooting, system...
Intermediate Backend Developer (C# & C++) – Centurion /JHB
ENVIRONMENT :A leading Security Solutions provider based in Centurion is seeking a Senior Backend Developer with strong C++ experience to join its Development and Engineering team.This role is primarily focused on C++ backend development, with some exposure to C# and...
Intermediate Backend Developer (C# & C++) – Centurion /JHB – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT :A leading Security Solutions provider based in Centurion is seeking a Senior Backend Developer with strong C++ experience to join its Development and Engineering team.This role is primarily focused on C++ backend development, with some exposure to C# and...
Endpoint & Identity Support Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The Endpoint & Identity Support Engineer will provide dedicated technical support for the endpoint, identity and authentication components that underpin Client's Cisco Secure Access environment. The role will work closely with the Cisco Secure Access Lead Engineer...
Endpoint & Identity Support Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
The Endpoint & Identity Support Engineer will provide dedicated technical support for the endpoint, identity and authentication components that underpin Client's Cisco Secure Access environment. The role will work closely with the Cisco Secure Access Lead Engineer...
Business Systems Analyst x 3
Our Pretoria based client is looking for 3 x Business systems Analysts for hybrid contracts ending in March 2027.Process Management:Analyse CARF policy, legislative, regulatory, and operational requirements and assess their impact on business processes and...
Business Systems Analyst x 3 – Gauteng Centurion
Our Pretoria based client is looking for 3 x Business systems Analysts for hybrid contracts ending in March 2027.Process Management:Analyse CARF policy, legislative, regulatory, and operational requirements and assess their impact on business processes and...
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