These were the largest service outages in 2024
Ookla has released its latest analysis on the largest internet outages during the first nine months of 2024. The report, based on Downdetector data, aims to analyse the largest challenges associated with service disruptions, as dependence on digital services...
Campus switch market drops again
According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group 3Q 2024 worldwide Ethernet Campus Switch revenues dropped by 24% year-over-year (Y/Y), marking the fourth consecutive quarter of Y/Y contractions. The Americas region dragged down market results, after...
Africa could lose $25bn a year under EU carbon tax
African Development Bank group president Dr Akinwumi Adesina warns that a new EU carbon border tax could significantly constrain Africa's trade and industrialisation progress by penalising value-added exports including steel, cement, iron, aluminium and fertilizers....
SA passes ‘hate speech’ bill
Despite international warnings, the South African parliament has passed new legislation broadly criminalising “hate speech”. The law states that any person who communicates with the intention to “be harmful or to incite harm” and to “promote or propagate hatred” is...
Impacts of climate change are increasingly visible
Up to 2,8-billion people could be exposed to heatwaves by 2090 under a high-warming scenario - more than double that in a low-warming scenario - according to new analysis from the International Organisation for Migration's (IOM) Global Data Institute (GDI). While the...
‘Are fossil fuel companies getting away with murder?’
An estimated 360 000 people could die prematurely before the end of the century because of global heating brought on by the 2022 greenhouse gas emissions of nine major European oil and gas companies alone, according to a Greenpeace Netherlands study. Released at...
Economic, geopolitical volatility drive global segmentation
The geopolitical rebalancing that marked shifts in collaboration and competition between nations in 2023 will continue to drive segmentation and volatility in the coming year, according to a new S&P Global Market Intelligence report. In the report, 2024, A...
2024 will be bounce-back year for semiconductors
Global semiconductor revenue is projected to grow 16,8% in 2024 to total $624-billion, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. In 2023, the market is forecast to decline 10,9% and reach $534-billion. "We are at the end of 2023 and strong demand for chips to...
CPOs have to refine competency planning strategies for future talent needs
Only 14% of procurement leaders express confidence in their talent's ability to meet the future needs of the function, according to a survey by Gartner, adding that this finding comes as business acumen and technology/data competencies have rapidly grown in importance...
New BCX report offers strategic insights for SA businesses
Looking to guide businesses by evaluating their innovation strategies and shedding light on the dynamic landscape of digital transformation in South Africa, BCX - in collaboration with EY-Parthenon - has unveiled its Digital Innovation Index Report 2023. "Digital...
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Cell C certified as a top employer
Cell C has been certified as a Top Employer in South Africa. Top Employer Certification is awarded to companies that have succeeded in creating working environments that encourage and nurture the empowerment and professional development of their employees. The Top...
Dell adds on-demand services
Dell Technologies is introducing Dell Technologies On Demand, a set of consumption-based and as-a-service offerings. As part of this new offering, the company is expanding its extensive flexible consumption portfolio to support Dell EMC PowerEdge servers and the new...
Retail success in 2020 will be defined by value
As the year comes to an end, it is clear that the role and function of brick and mortar stores has fundamentally changed. By Gareth Hawkey, group CEO redPanda Software Increasingly, physical stores have to become a seamless extension of an overall customer experience...
How to keep customer loyalty after Black Friday
While Black Friday may be a highlight for consumers, it is also a day many retailers dread. They not only need to prepare for record sales and increased demand, but also need to focus on keeping customers happy, which is no easy feat, says Merchants South Africa's...
MTN Zakhele Futhi lists on the JSE’s Empowerment Segment
MTN Zakhele Futhi has listed on the Empowerment Segment of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). MTNZF is a ring-fenced special purpose vehicle aimed at facilitating investment by previously disadvantaged South Africans in MTN Group Limited (MTN). MTNZF holds...
Common attacks to look out for this festive season
Sabric (South African Banking Risk Information Centre), has shared the tactics criminals will likely use to defraud people this festive season. On behalf of the banking industry, Sabric, aims to ensure that uses protect their hard-earned cash. "Sabric encourages...
Infobip simplifies vehicle license renewals over WhatsApp
Infobip has enabled WhatsApp Business API for ChatFin, which recently introduced its ChatBack platform ChatBack. The platform simplifies consumers everyday tasks by providing rich content customer dialogue over WhatsApp delivering the underlying capability for the...
Trend Micro debuts security services platform
Trend Micro has launched Trend Micro Cloud One, a security services platform for organisations building applications in the cloud. Cloud One allows developers to rapidly build applications using the cloud services they want, while managing their organisation's risk....
AI: helping brands manage online reputation
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning is on the rise but it's important to know which reputation management processes should and shouldn't be automated. AI, using natural language processing (NLP) models, allows computers to understand and...
Stay a step ahead with Black Friday bargain hunting
For many South Africans Black Friday and Cyber Monday may bring welcomed bargains, but Reana Steyn, the Ombudsman for Banking Services, cautions consumers to be aware that the increased hype around sales and quick bargains also increases the risk of fraud. This is...
DevOps Engineer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Looking for an opportunity to make impactful contributions that benefit society? Joining this dynamic, organised and innovative employer will allow just that, all while earning well and working alongside a global team of specialists. You will be able...
Angular Developer (JHB)
ENVIRONMENT:SET specifications for new applications while understanding client requirements and how they translate in application features as the next Angular Developer sought by a Joburg-based leading provider of Smart IoT solutions and services. You will also be...
Tier 3 Senior Support Engineer (East London)
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE cloud, infrastructure, datacenter, software, and end user computing support as your technical expertise as a solutions-driven Tier 3 Senior Support Engineer is wanted to join the East London division of a dynamic Internet Service & Network...
Angular Developer (JHB) – Gauteng Gauteng
ENVIRONMENT:SET specifications for new applications while understanding client requirements and how they translate in application features as the next Angular Developer sought by a Joburg-based leading provider of Smart IoT solutions and services. You will also be...
Tier 3 Senior Support Engineer (East London) – Eastern Cape Eastern Cape
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE cloud, infrastructure, datacenter, software, and end user computing support as your technical expertise as a solutions-driven Tier 3 Senior Support Engineer is wanted to join the East London division of a dynamic Internet Service & Network...
Azure Developer (C# NestJS TypeScript JavaScript Node.js) (CPT Hybrid/Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:YOUR coding expertise as an Azure Developer (C# / NestJS / TypeScript / JavaScript / NodeJS) are sought by a growing provider of easy-to-use Software, Integrations & APIs to help build design, build & maintain robust solutions. You will work to...
Low Code Software Developer (Claris Filemaker/Database/CRM)
ENVIRONMENT:Any Devs looking to challenge themselves? We have an exciting opportunity for you to learn a new technology!A dynamic provider of business solutions in the domain of IT architecture, execution & customer support seeks an experienced Low Code Software...
Azure Developer (C# NestJS TypeScript JavaScript Node.js) (CPT Hybrid/Remote) – Western Cape Paarden Eiland
ENVIRONMENT:YOUR coding expertise as an Azure Developer (C# / NestJS / TypeScript / JavaScript / NodeJS) are sought by a growing provider of easy-to-use Software, Integrations & APIs to help build design, build & maintain robust solutions. You will work to...
Low Code Software Developer (Claris Filemaker/Database/CRM) – Western Cape Milnerton
ENVIRONMENT:Any Devs looking to challenge themselves? We have an exciting opportunity for you to learn a new technology!A dynamic provider of business solutions in the domain of IT architecture, execution & customer support seeks an experienced Low Code Software...
SAP Systems Analyst (HCM/ EC Payroll) (CH1061)
Our client in the banking industry is looking for a SAP Systems Analyst with HCM Module and Payroll experience to join their team.The role will ensure stability and full functionality within area of responsibility, (Payroll and Time). SIT testing of tax updates,...
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