Herotel brings Amazon’s Leo satellite services to SA

Kathy Gibson reports – Herotel has signed a distribution agreement with Amazon to bring its Leo Constellation satellite service to South Africa. Set to go live in 2027, South Africa will be among one of the first countries in the world to connect to the low earth...

Social media the top culprit as deepfake fraud grows

Deepfake attacks are growing, and costing people more. Scial media is the main culprit

Muse highlights privacy, copyright issues in AI training

Copyright and privacy issues under the spotlight as Meta withdraws Muse feature

PC shipments tank as memory crunch bites

Worldwide PC shipments fell 4,9% year-over-year in Q2 2026 to 68,2-million units, according to IDC — the first decline after nine consecutive quarters of growth. A persistent memory chip shortage drove the reversal, pushing vendors to pull inventory forward as far as...

Disused coal mines could become sites of job creation

South Africa’s abandoned coal mines – often regarded as environmental hazards – could have hidden potential to promote sustainable jobs, economic diversity and community resilience in the context of the Just Energy Transition (JET). This insight comes from an analysis...

AI for Good summit pushes AI governance, skills, standards

With artificial intelligence (AI) innovation growing in speed and scale, the AI for Good Global Summit 2025 reinforced the global commitment to AI governance, skills, and standards. More than 11 000 participants from 169 countries participated this week at the AI for...

5G chipset market to remain buoyant

The global 5G chipset market is forecast to reach $143,69-billion by 2030, - at a CAGR of 20,7% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. With the increasing demand for 5G-enabled devices, there is a growing need for more powerful and...

Serverless computing now fastest-growing cloud service

New analysis from Omdia’s Cloud Software & Services Intelligence Service shows that serverless computing has become the fastest-growing cloud service – with revenues now reaching $19-billion - and with public cloud hyperscalers taking the largest share of this...

Spend on cybersecurity set to skyrocket

Organisations worldwide have significantly increased their cybersecurity budgets, but research firm Stocklytics.com says that total spend on cybersecurity tools and services will skyrocket in the next few years - jumping by 50% and reaching $272-billion in revenue by...

Geo-distributed companies likely to have network problems

Fifty-nine percent geo-distributed businesses globally - and 60% in South Africa - have experienced network problems related to their multi-site structure at least once a month. This is according to a Kaspersky survey of Network and Information Security decision...

ISPA welcomes new ICASA chair, calls for red tape reduction

ISPA, South Africa's official internet Industry Representative Body, has welcomed new Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA) Chair, Mothibi Ramusi, to the hot seat and called on him to prioritise making life easier for SMME licensees in the electronic...

New Champions 2024 targets next frontiers for growth

Amid economic uncertainty and an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape, over 1,600 global leaders from business, government, civil society and international organizations gathered at the World Economic Forum's 15th Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2024 in...

Technology changes how fans consume sport experiences

As sports fans worldwide tune in to a myriad of athletic events this summer, new research commissioned by IBM reveals a growing generational shift and acceptance of technology-driven experiences that will impact the future of sports consumption. The international...

Healthcare is in a cybersecurity crisis

Hospitals have become increasingly attractive targets for ransomware attacks due to their comprehensive patient databases, sensitive information, and their interconnectedness between systems and equipment. Moreover, poor security measures have made hospitals...

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South Africa sees boost in CCaaS uptake

Businesses are rapidly trying to reinvent the way they operate with many feeling the time to accelerate digital transformation has arrived almost overnight. By Shaun van Rooyen, strategic accounts and partnerships manager for Infobip Africa Increasing numbers are as a...

EOH launches corporate crisis-management app

As lockdown restrictions ease and more people return to work, corporate South Africa has turned its attention to the safety and security of returning employees. It remains critical to ensure that the right measures are taken to protect employees and help flatten the...

R300m finance available for SA law firms

Although a number of South African law firms have shifted to online consulting solutions, many are under financial strain due to the current delays and limitations at the courts, deeds office, Road Accident Fund and other legal bodies. Only urgent matters are...

Dealing with dark data in financial services

Data is widely acknowledged to be one of a business’ most valuable assets. Yet even data can depreciate in value, writes Jasmit Sagoo, senior director: Northern Europe at Veritas Technologies. Like currency itself, it is always changing and evolving with new types...

Beware of cybercriminals while e-learning

With schools and universities still closed and the academic year heading into its second term, South Africa’s estimated 14-million school children and students are having to rely on digital tools and online classrooms to keep on top of school work. However, says Mikey...

How to mitigate risks from Covid-19 disruption

The Covid-19 pandemic has created immense risks to public and private sector organisations as they grapple with new business models, a suddenly-distributed workforce, and widespread uncertainty and disruption. By Isabel Papadakis, head: Africa industry value advisory...

SentinelOne partnership adds AI to NU’s endpoint defence

It could be assumed that cybercriminals around the globe are having good days at the office right now. This is partly because vast elements of the corporate world are no longer based mainly at their own offices, as large populations of the global village enter into...

Tips for negotiating TERS payments

The Department of Employment and Labour has approved a temporary employer/employee relief scheme (TERS). By Yolandi Esterhuizen, registered tax practitioner and compliance manager at Sage Africa & Middle East This enables employers to pay employees with funds made...

The power challenge for remote workers

Even though it is still unclear what the workplace of the future will look like, remote working is likely to form an integral part of it. By Jurgen Sorton, head of managed IT services at Vox  With many companies using the past several weeks to migrate to the cloud,...

Gender or sex: don’t discriminate against either

What if your white male employee self-identified as a woman? Or your African male colleague identified as an African female to score more BEE points? This is not a test. This is the future of the workplace where gender and racial identities are fluid and organisations...

SAP ABAP Developer – 3147

Experienced (10 yrs+) SAP ABAP DEVELOPER with expert knowledge in system design and development covering SAP ABAP (Legacy and S4Hana) required for a reputable global company based in GautengABAPGIT, FIORI, UI5, Smartforms and Launchpad Designer, BTPExtended skills...

IT Desktop Technician

Our client is seeking a skilled Desktop Technician to join their IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for setting up, configuring, and troubleshooting computer systems, networks, and VoIP phone systems. The role requires strong technical expertise,...

Software Developer II

CRM Dynamics 365 DeveloperWe are seeking an experienced and dynamic CRM Dynamics 365 Developer to join our team and lead the development of Model-Driven Apps for effective lead management. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver with a solid...

Systems Architect and Initiative Lead

JOP PURPOSETo lead the stabilisation and modernisation planning for the client's systems, ensuring scalable, resilient, and maintainable architecture that supports business continuity and future innovationKPADefine the stabilisation roadmap and oversee system-wide...

SAP ABAP Developer – 3147 – Gauteng Pretoria

Experienced (10 yrs+) SAP ABAP DEVELOPER with expert knowledge in system design and development covering SAP ABAP (Legacy and S4Hana) required for a reputable global company based in GautengABAPGIT, FIORI, UI5, Smartforms and Launchpad Designer, BTPExtended skills...

IT Desktop Technician – Gauteng Centurion

Our client is seeking a skilled Desktop Technician to join their IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for setting up, configuring, and troubleshooting computer systems, networks, and VoIP phone systems. The role requires strong technical expertise,...

Software Developer II – Gauteng Braamfontein

CRM Dynamics 365 DeveloperWe are seeking an experienced and dynamic CRM Dynamics 365 Developer to join our team and lead the development of Model-Driven Apps for effective lead management. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver with a solid...

Systems Architect and Initiative Lead – Gauteng Houghton Estate

JOP PURPOSETo lead the stabilisation and modernisation planning for the client's systems, ensuring scalable, resilient, and maintainable architecture that supports business continuity and future innovationKPADefine the stabilisation roadmap and oversee system-wide...

Business Analyst

The Business Analyst drives alignment between business objectives and technical delivery by facilitating workshops, gathering requirements, and contributing to the design and success of the stabilisation and analytics roadmap.KPAConduct discovery sessions to gather...

MICROWAVE TRANSMISSION PROJECT MANAGER at PRIVATE

The MW PROJECT MANAGER will oversee the quality of microwave installations, guide the subcontractor team in resolving installation issues, and ensure all documentation is completed and submitted in compliance with the approval process. He/she will liaise with...

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