Positive sentiment creeping into new vehicle market
While the country welcomed the cut in interest rates during September, it wasn’t enough to stimulate new vehicle sales during the month. According to data released by naamsa | the Automotive Business Council, the South African new vehicle market declined 4,1%...
Industrial printer market remains flat
Worldwide shipments of industrial printers grew a modest 0,1% YoY in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24), according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Industrial Printer Tracker. However, the market saw shipment growth of 1% compared to the first quarter of 2024. "While the...
Data management workloads drive enterprise infrastructure spend
Structured Databases/Data Management workloads are driving the largest share of enterprise IT infrastructure spending in the first half of 2023 (1H23), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Enterprise Infrastructure Tracker:...
APT campaign targeting APAC governments uncovered
Kaspersky researchers have discovered a persistent campaign compromising a specific type of secure USB drive used to provide encryption for safe data storage. Dubbed "TetrisPhantom", this espionage effort targets government entities in the Asia-Pacific region (APAC)...
TikTok tops for product discovery in South Africa
As the festive season approaches, South Africans are looking forward to a much-anticipated break from the myriad of problems they face on a daily basis. But for retailers and service providers, it's the busiest time of the year as they prepare for holiday-makers and...
New dawn for UK research as Intel, Dell deploy supercomputer
Dell Technologies, Intel and the University of Cambridge have deployed the co-designed Dawn Phase 1 supercomputer. Dawn kickstarts the recently launched UK AI Research Resource (AIRR), which will explore the viability of associated systems and architectures. Dawn...
AI supercomputer revs up the UK’s economic engine
The UK government has announced it will spend £225-million ($273-million) to build one of the world’s fastest AI supercomputers. Called Isambard-AI, it’s the latest in a series of systems named after legendary 19th century British engineer Isambard Brunel and hosted...
Digitalisation is under the spotlight
In response to the evolving business landscape, companies across diverse industries are actively embracing digitalisation. This proactive trend underscores their commitment to business transformation and capitalising on emerging opportunities. Consequently, there is a...
Enterprise cryptography is in a risky state
Old, outdated cryptographic protocols are widely used by enterprises in finance, healthcare, higher education, retail, and manufacturing. Research by Quantum Xchange underscores how cryptography is largely taken for granted - rarely evaluated or checked - a practice...
How to detect and prevent cyberbullying
There has been in increase in cyberbullying among young people for some years. In the US, it has been reported that nearly half of US teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 had experienced at least one of six cyberbullying behaviours, according to Pew Research. The...
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Comstor’s Inspire Africa empowers partners
Comstor Africa has launched its Inspire Africa programme. The channel-centric programme is designed to empower partners and end-users by providing access to an extensive range of digitally relevant vendor solutions, self-help tools, as well as a host of training and...
Cisco offers free Cisco-certified instructor training
Cisco Networking Academy will provide free remote instructor training for education personnel until 15th June 2020. A record of more than 1 300 registrations have been made for the remote instructor training which will enable instructors to expand their reach as...
The dilemma of smart things
The constant release of new features can erode customer trust, writes David Christie, intelligent engineering services lead for Accenture in Africa. Businesses must release new, exciting digital experiences and products at higher velocities than ever before to remain...
Low-data app to track Covid-19 in SA
The Global Surgery Foundation (GSF) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), in partnership with Slalom, the University of Cape Town's Global Surgery Division supported by the Rali and Makentse Mampeule Foundation, have launched a digital...
A sneak-peek at the future of crypto asset regulation in SA
The Intergovernmental Fintech Working Group (IFWG) has released its long-awaited position paper on Crypto Assets (the Position Paper) following the initial consultation paper published in 2019. By Seshree Govender, Cindy Liebowitz and Fatima Ismail from Webber Wentzel...
Work.com helps businesses, communities safely reopen
Salesforce has announced Work.com, new technology solutions and resources to help business and community leaders around the world reopen safely, re-skill employees and respond efficiently to the Covid-19 pandemic. Work.com includes new solutions to accelerate private...
Absa invests in A2X
Absa has become the first major South African bank to invest in the A2X start-up stock exchange, which began trading in October 2017. Absa, a diversified financial services group with a presence in 12 countries in Africa, participated in the capital raise launched by...
As businesses re-open, no-touch payment needed
As businesses reopen during level 4 lockdown in South Africa, there's increased demand for contactless (no-touch or remote) payment options. Many businesses are being forced to transform the ways they operate to online; therefore, new payment methods are needed for...
VS Gaming League of Legends and Dota 2 Leagues now open
The final registration period for the Counter-Strike Global Offensive, League of Legends and Dota 2 leagues opened on 11 May 2020 and will close on 24 May 2020. Esports is thriving in South Africa as the Telkom VS Gaming League moves into its third stage of online...
VMware to acquire Octarine
VMware has announced its intention to acquire Octarine, whose innovative security platform for Kubernetes applications helps simplify DevSecOps and enables cloud native environments to be intrinsically secure, from development through runtime. The creation of a...
Mid Level Developer
Purpose of the role:Help develop, improve and maintain firmware for their SoC (Raspberry Pi) and microprocessor-based products. Scope includes communication, control and Doppler radar tracking logic. Office based work with rare exceptions. Duties: Well maintained...
Technical Scum Master
Job Title: Technical Scum MasterLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (12-month contract)Hybrid Our client is seeking an experienced Technical Scrum Master with a strong background in the banking industry, particularly in Data Competency, Compliance, and Risk....
Intermediate – Senior .Net Developer
Remote working opportunity for a ASP.Net Developer, apply today! Key Requirements Relevant IT qualification advantageous.3+ Years of active development experience in below technologies..NET 8 (version 5+ will be considered)C# ASP.NET WebApi (Entity Framework Core...
Mid Level Developer – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Purpose of the role:Help develop, improve and maintain firmware for their SoC (Raspberry Pi) and microprocessor-based products. Scope includes communication, control and Doppler radar tracking logic. Office based work with rare exceptions. Duties: Well maintained...
Technical Scum Master – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job Title: Technical Scum MasterLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (12-month contract)Hybrid Our client is seeking an experienced Technical Scrum Master with a strong background in the banking industry, particularly in Data Competency, Compliance, and Risk....
Intermediate – Senior .Net Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Remote working opportunity for a ASP.Net Developer, apply today! Key Requirements Relevant IT qualification advantageous.3+ Years of active development experience in below technologies..NET 8 (version 5+ will be considered)C# ASP.NET WebApi (Entity Framework Core...
Agile Product Owner (Data & BI)
ENVIRONMENT:A highly experience Agile Product Owner with a strong background in data & Business Intelligence (BI) work streams, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality products in an Agile environment is sought by a reputable Asset Management Group....
Full Stack Software Developer
As a Full Stack software developer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring seamless data flow within the business. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain robust data pipelines. As a Data Engineer you will be involved in...
Agile Product Owner (Data & BI) – Western Cape Pinelands
ENVIRONMENT:A highly experience Agile Product Owner with a strong background in data & Business Intelligence (BI) work streams, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality products in an Agile environment is sought by a reputable Asset Management Group....
Full Stack Software Developer – Western Cape Stellenbosch
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