Cybersecurity professionals continue to seek improvements
Despite the majority of South African cybersecurity experts in large organisations being happy with their current protection, they are constantly on the lookout for stronger and more flexible security solutions. A new study - Improving resilience: cybersecurity...
AI-powered coding competition empowers 90 kids
When RocketHour decided to host an AI-assisted coding competition during the July school holidays, it aimed to explore how AI changes the way we teach and how accessible it makes complex tasks for younger students. And it demonstrated that 90 11-to-13 year-olds, a...
Collaboration, tech key to SME growth
Growing a business in tough economic times is no easy feat. For small businesses in South Africa specifically, socio-economic factors are further compounded by issues of political uncertainty, volatile global markets, rising operating costs, and the often lonely path...
Steady growth forecast for server market
The global server market size is estimated to reach $175,29-billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9,8% from 2024 to 2030, according to the recent reports of Grand View Research. Continued advances in emerging technologies, such as AI,...
Overcome AI fears to drive business value
Many employees are being tasked with utilising artificial intelligence (AI) in their workflow, and they are growing increasingly concerned about the potential bias created by the technology or losing their jobs to it. In this Q&A interview, Duncan Harris, director...
How to win the loyalty of Gen Z shoppers
Generation Z, born between the late 1990s and early 2010s, is moving into the workforce and becoming one of the most influential consumer demographics. Retailers will need to adjust their strategies if they are to remain relevant for this highly educated, socially...
LG hackathon open for entries
LG Electronics (LG) as issued a call for participants for its annual global webOS hackathon, with a focus this year on AI-based solutions and gaming services. Developers worldwide are invited to apply and submit their apps for a chance to win a significant monetary...
Partnering, AI can help combat insurance fraud
Partnering is vital for insurers to ensure they are able to effectively combat fraud. This is one of the messages to come out of the Insurance Crime Bureau (ICB) conference, held under the theme of "Breaking Barriers & Building Bridges for the Future". It saw more...
Microprocessor market on track for $196,5-billion by 2030
The global microprocessor market size is projected to reach $196,5-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8,2% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Moreover, the global microprocessor market volume is projected to reach 3,9-billion units...
SARS throws mandatory branch filing curveball
With the South African Revenue Service (SARS) now issuing auto-assessment notices to taxpayers, and filing season right around the corner, the tax world is a buzz with activity. All over, SARS and tax advisors are encouraging taxpayers to take proactive steps to...
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Apply the humble principles of environmental, social and governance
The coronavirus is an unexpected and unplanned global catastrophe, and corporate South Africa has no choice but to step in and assist its employees, however difficult it may be. By Dr Anushka Bogdanov, IRMSA corporate member: risk insights Already we are seeing some...
Ransomware: here today, here tomorrow
With all our energy of the past several weeks focused on adapting to the global crisis, security may have taken a back seat. But cybercriminals haven't forgotten, writes Derek Manky, chief security insights and global threat alliances at Fortinet. FortiGuard Labs has...
Remote culture: DNA for the ‘next normal’?
The Covid-19 crisis has, at least temporarily, brought thousands of people to the home office, writes Garsen Naidu Cisco South Africa country manager. The question is, what happens after the pandemic? Are companies returning to the old models with only physical...
Smartphone affordability hampers digital inclusion
Smartphone affordability remains one of the major contributing factors hampering digital inclusion in some African countries. Speaking during an online Mobile Broadband Inclusion discussion organised by Huawei, GSMA head of sub-Saharan Africa, Akinwale Goodluck says...
Dimension Data, OLR form strategic partnership
Dimension Data has announced a strategic and exclusive partnership with OLR that brings a collective range of services to the retail sector in South Africa. Dimension Data has established a specialised Retail Practice within Britehouse, to bring strategic focus to the...
Datacentrix reaches top Nutanix certification level
Datacentrix has attained Master-tier status with enterprise cloud computing solution provider, Nutanix, reaching the highest rank within the Nutanix Channel Charter programme. The achievement, based on maintaining multiple technical and sales certifications and...
HMD Global appoints Stephen Taylor to lead marketing
HMD Global has announced the appointment of Stephen Taylor as chief marketing officer. He will be responsible for the overall marketing strategy and execution for the entire portfolio of Nokia phones and will report into CEO Florian Seiche. Taylor has worked for...
Key trends impacting the FMCG sector
It’s clear that the Coronavirus has changed the landscape for FMCGs – in some ways permanently. However, despite its similarities, the impact has not been the same across its subsectors and through the supply chain. Itumeleng Merafe, head of interest rate structuring...
Obsidian, Rancher to drive Kubernetes in Africa
Obsidian Systems, a supplier of enterprise-ready open source software solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with Rancher Labs, a cloud native start-up that delivers Kubernetes-as-a-Service across any infrastructure. Even though other cloud vendors...
Energy needs new models in a post-lockdown SA
The novel coronavirus pandemic and subsequent global lockdowns have destroyed the business case for a lot of power purchase agreements (PPA) but has subsequently created fresh markets. Demand for reliable energy has shifted from corporate offices to smaller businesses...
Intermediate Mobile Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
At iOCO, we're more than just a company; we're a dynamic team committed to pioneering solutions that matter, driving business agility, and ensuring digital resilience for our clients.We're looking for an Intermediate Mobile Developer who is eager to learn and grow...
System/Network Administrator (Linux & Windows) Ops Specialist (on-site) TB
Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Systems/Network Administrator to join our client's team. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with both Linux and Windows environments, advanced networking, virtualization, storage...
Senior Front End Developer (Contract 6-12mths) (JHB)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a leading provider of software engineering and quality assurance consulting services, is looking for a talented Native JavaScript Developer to join their innovative team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in building and...
Junior Mobile Developer
At iOCO, we're more than just a company; we're a dynamic team committed to pioneering solutions that matter, driving business agility, and ensuring digital resilience for our clients.We're looking for a Junior Mobile Developer who is eager to learn and grow within a...
System/Network Administrator (Linux & Windows) Ops Specialist (on-site) TB – Gauteng Pretoria
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Senior Front End Developer (Contract 6-12mths) (JHB) – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Junior Mobile Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
At iOCO, we're more than just a company; we're a dynamic team committed to pioneering solutions that matter, driving business agility, and ensuring digital resilience for our clients.We're looking for a Junior Mobile Developer who is eager to learn and grow within a...
Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (Angular, Python, Django) (CPT Hybrid)
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Senior Infrastructure Support Engineer at Parvana Recruitment
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