Call to strengthen child online protection in Africa
The GSMA, in partnership with the mobile industry, is calling for strengthened collective action to protect children online across Africa. Building on insights from a high-level roundtable convened at the Ministerial Programme during MWC25 Barcelona, the GSMA has...
AMD unveils vision for an open AI ecosystem
AMD has delivered an end-to-end integrated AI platform vision and introduced its open, scalable rack-scale AI infrastructure built on industry standards at its 2025 Advancing AI event. AMD and its partners showcased: How they are building the open AI ecosystem with...
AMD expands EPYC CPU portfolio
AMD has announced the availability of the AMD EPYC 4004 Series processors that complement the existing AMD EPYC server CPU portfolio with new cost-optimised offerings that deliver enterprise-class features and leadership performance for small and medium businesses and...
Shipping losses hit all-time low
Given that as much as 90% of international trade is transported across oceans, maritime safety is critical. Thirty years ago, the global shipping fleet lost around 200 large vessels a year. This total fell to a record low of 26 in 2023, a decline of more than...
Cybercriminals double exploitation of Linux vulnerabilities
In 2023, critical vulnerability registrations surged 3 times compared to 2019-2022 average. Although there has been a slight decrease in 2024, the trend persists due to increasing popularity of Linux systems, Kaspersky finds. Exploits are programs designed to leverage...
Thin client market to reach $2bn by 2030
The global thin client market will reach $1,97-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The growing focus on cybersecurity and data protection is driving the adoption of thin client technology. With...
Very few gamers subscribed to cloud gaming services in 2023
No cloud gaming service has achieved mainstream success yet, as just 6% of global unique gamers subscribed to a cloud gaming service in 2023, according to GlobalData. GlobalData's latest thematic report "Cloud Gaming", reveals that the cloud gaming market will be...
Steady growth forecast for operational technology
The global operational technology market is expected to reach $364.74-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 10% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The increased demand for operational technologies (OT) security solutions arises from...
Singularity SA returns in physical format
Singularity South Africa has announced the plans for the upcoming Summit, returning in physical format this year, in collaboration with Old Mutual. With more than 1 500 delegates expected, the summit will take place on Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 October 2024 at the...
SA consumers more discerning in seeking ‘bang for their buck’
South African consumers spent R112-billion in the first quarter of 2024 - a YoY increase of R7,7-billion (7,3%) - with ambient foods (including rice, sugar, and UHT milk), soft drinks, beer and frozen meat among the most significant contributors to this growth. This...
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King Price acquisition of Stangen gets the go-ahead
Short-term insurer King Price has confirmed its entry into the South African life insurance market after regulators this week gave the green light for its acquisition of life insurer Stangen from JSE-listed African Phoenix Investments, for R140-million. The move...
Schneider Electric joins Cybersecurity Tech Accord
Schneider Electric has joined the Cybersecurity Tech Accord, a watershed agreement among its signatories to enhance the cybersecurity ecosystem and to defend the digital economy from cyberattacks. The Cybersecurity Tech Accord is a public commitment among 144 global...
Altron get thumbs up to aquire Ubusha Technologies
The Competition Commission has approved Altron's acquisition of Ubusha Technologies. Altron acquired the identity security company in December 2019 in a deal worth R360-million. Altron chief executive Mteto Nyati says: "This acquisition was the springboard for the...
Robotics, coding a must for SA youth
To many, robotic and computer coding are reserved for techies, geeks and sci-fi movies. Nowadays these terms are fast becoming the norm in society and households alike. There is no denying the fact that if we do not embrace this wave of change, we will be left behind...
Local MVNO enabler geared for growth
In 2017, the global mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) market was valued at $54,1-billion. According to Market Watch, it's expected to register a compound annual growth rate of 8,8% from 2018 to 2023. Even in South Africa's consolidating economy this is fertile...
Youth seek solutions to global challenges
Five hundred young people from across the Commonwealth will have the opportunity to confront some of the biggest challenges facing the world at the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (CHOGM) in Rwanda. The Commonwealth Youth Forum will be held in Kigali...
Self-service boarding in Brazilian airports
Fraport Brasil has installed SITA's passenger processing technology at the two airports it manages in Brazil, Fortaleza Airport (FOR) and Porto Alegre Airport (POA). New self-service gates provide passengers with automated entry to the security checking area with a...
SA mobile industry focuses on customer orientation
The South African mobile user is riding a new wave of customer orientation that's pervading the industry. And it's about time, says Devon Meerholz, chief creative and operations officer of IMImobile SA, a communications and software specialist focused on solutions for...
Geothermal power plant for Ethiopia
Toyota Tsusho and Turkish engineering company Egesim Energy Electro-Mechanic Construction Contracting have received an order of engineering, procurement and construction for Aluto Langano Geothermal Wellhead Power System in central Ethiopia, which is developed by the...
Ransomware: not about prevention anymore
Ransomware hit the headlines in 2019, with several high-profile attacks causing significant service disruption. By Johann Scheepers, country head at Commvault South Africa Some of the most notable ransomware attacks which caused lengthy outages at City of Johannesburg...
Junior Sage X3 Technical Support at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client based in Johannesburg is looking for a Junior X3 Sage Support Agent to join their team.3 month contract with possibility of going permanent based on performance.Part of your responsibilities will be: Sage Enterprise Intelligence (SEI) writing Provide...
Cybersecurity Analyst II at The Foschini Group
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Security Monitoring Continuously monitor: Monitor security alerts and events from various sources, including Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Cloud. Perform log management:...
System Administrator
Job Title: Systems AdministratorLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)Hybrid/Remote Our client is seeking a skilled Systems Administrator to support and manage our IT infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and...
ICT Security Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you a seasoned Information Security professional with a passion for governance, risk management, and compliance? Do you have the expertise to design and manage security programs while ensuring industry best practices? If so, we want YOU to join our team and...
C# Developer (Junior – Mid-Level – Senior) (George)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic company, dedicated to transforming the insurance industry with innovative and customer-centric solutions, is based in the scenic city of George. They are currently seeking C# Developers at various experience levels: Junior (2 years), Mid-Level,...
Cybersecurity Analyst II at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Cape Town
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Security Monitoring Continuously monitor: Monitor security alerts and events from various sources, including Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Cloud. Perform log management:...
System Administrator – Gauteng Randburg
Job Title: Systems AdministratorLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)Hybrid/Remote Our client is seeking a skilled Systems Administrator to support and manage our IT infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and...
ICT Security Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Are you a seasoned Information Security professional with a passion for governance, risk management, and compliance? Do you have the expertise to design and manage security programs while ensuring industry best practices? If so, we want YOU to join our team and...
C# Developer (Junior – Mid-Level – Senior) (George) – Western Cape George
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic company, dedicated to transforming the insurance industry with innovative and customer-centric solutions, is based in the scenic city of George. They are currently seeking C# Developers at various experience levels: Junior (2 years), Mid-Level,...
Cybersecurity Analyst I at The Foschini Group
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Security Monitoring Continuously monitor: Monitor security alerts and events from various sources, including Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Cloud. Perform log management:...
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