New IP transit gateway for Africa opens in Joburg
Independent IP transit provider Workonline Communications has expanded its reach with a new point of presence (PoP) at Equinix’s JN1 data centre in Johannesburg. The relationship between Workonline Communications and Equinix have had a relationship since 2013, when...
Ethernet campus switch sales see Q1 surge
According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, 1Q 2025 worldwide Ethernet Campus Switch revenues grew by 3% year-over-year (Y/Y), with a sharp contraction in China pulling down worldwide sales. “As we predicted, the Ethernet Campus Switch market has now...
IT skills shortage will cost trillions and impact software quality
A growing IT skills shortage is impacting organisations in all industries and across all regions. In an International Data Corporation (IDC) survey of North American IT leaders, nearly two thirds said that a lack of skills has resulted in missed revenue growth...
Putting the brakes on species extinction
South Africa is one of only 17 megadiverse countries on earth, meaning it's home to a large number of species and harbours a high number of endemic species too. Yet a significant number of South African species face dire threats from a variety of sources putting their...
Information Regulator issues election guidelines
The South African Information Regulator has released a guidance note to guide how political parties and independent candidates use the personal information of voters for campaigning purposes in the run-up to the national and provincial elections on 29 May 2024. The...
Steady growth forecast for satellite communications
The global satellite communications market will reach $159,60-billion by 2030 - growing at a CAGR of 10% from 2024 to 2030 - according to new research from Grand View Research. The rising demand for small satellites for tactical communication, geospace and atmospheric...
Eskom joins SAWEA in renewable energy push
The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA), Eskom, the Danish embassy, and the Durban University of Technology (DUT) have joined forces to promote renewable power technologies and provide career guidance in schools in Mpumalanga's rural communities. It's the...
Canal+ takes Multichoice shareholding above 45%
French media company Groupe Canal+ has acquired an additional interest in Multichoice ordinary shares of the Company, bringing its holding in the company to 45,2%. MultiChoice has filed the required notices with the Takeover Regulation Panel (TRP) and with the...
Trusted relationships a key vector in prolonged cyberattacks
In 2023, more than one in five cyberattacks persisted for over a month - with trusted relationships emerging as one of the main attack vectors in these prolonged cases, according to the annual Kaspersky Incident Response 2023 report. The report draws on the results of...
Hypertension: The silent killer that can be beaten
As any IT exec will know, high blood pressure levels at certain times are an occupational hazard - so World Hypertension Day tomorrow (17 May) is the perfect time to remind ourselves of the importance of monitoring and managing our blood pressure. Hypertension, or...
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BMW opts for Getac rugged devices
Getac has been selected by the BMW Group to supply rugged mobile devices and solutions across its global network for a wide range of applications including R&D, production, warehouse logistics and workshop diagnostics. The announcement expands on an existing...
Argility showcases SkyData IoT platform
The Argility Technology group is showcasing its SkyData innovation, a device-agnostic IoT enablement cloud platform offering remote asset and resource monitoring and management. SkyData is a flexible framework built using open source enterprise grade technologies. The...
Vox launches homegrown cloud email platform
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa now have access to a cost-effective business email solution that delivers email and collaboration with the introduction of Vox Cloud Mail. "While there are many business email platforms on the market that offer...
Connected tech helps Ford drivers say safe
There are many times when knowing what is around the corner could be useful. But for drivers that knowledge could be critical. Now, thanks to Ford's new connected car technology, it is also a reality. Local Hazard Information (LHI) marks a significant step on the...
Effective data management in a constantly evolving world
The vast majority of businesses today acknowledge that their data is important, even critical to their operations. Despite this, however, many organisations fail to take adequate measures to safeguard this crucial asset, writes Johan Scheepers, country head of...
Datacentrix becomes Infinidat authorised reseller
Infinidat, a global provider of multi-petabyte data storage solutions, has recently appointed Datacentrix as an authorised reseller in South Africa. Datacentrix became a Tier 1 reseller at the beginning of 2019 as well as an authorised Infinidat services partner for...
Syrex, Redstor partnership drives customer growth
The partnership between Syrex and Redstor, now heading into its third year, has seen the provider of virtualised and hybrid network infrastructures and solutions deliver significant value to its customers when it comes to the Redstor backup and disaster recovery...
Use GRC to build resilience
ContinuitySA, Africa's leading provider of business continuity and resilience solutions, says that as the risk outlook continues to be challenging, organisations should use their governance, risk and compliance (GRC) activities to create robust frameworks that support...
Archana Deskus is Intel’s new CIO
Intel has announced the appointment of Archana (Archie) Deskus as senior vice-president and chief information officer (CIO), effective 30 January. Deskus will oversee Intel's global information technology operations and report to Intel chief financial officer George...
Investigating a changing insurance market
The insurance market is in the midst of its most consistent shift in a number of years. By Terence Williams, CEO of Aon South Africa In certain countries, sectors and lines of business, buyers are experiencing rate increases, capacity shortages, and a more critical...
Senior Software Developer (C#.NET) (CH1071) – Western Cape Kuils River
Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a skilled Senior Software Developer to join their diverse team of C# developers. We are looking for an individual that takes pride in what they do, is customer focused and takes ownership and...
ABAP Developer (Contract) (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Boutique Consulting and Development Firm seeks a highly skilled ABAP Developer for a 12-Month Contract (Rolling). You will develop and maintain software solutions within the SAP environment, including writing custom code, reports, interfaces, and...
Automation Test Analyst (LW) – Gauteng Pretoria
Selecting products for evaluation in the software review process. Defining appropriate test scenarios, including the selection of test data. Managing test data by documenting test cycle results to identify defects. Collaborating with developers and analysts while...
Full Stack .Net Developer (Senior & Intermediate roles) (CH1091)
Our client, who developed a financial wellness and inclusion platform that allows employees early access to already earned wages, is looking to for Full Stack .Net Software Developers to build software using languages and technologies of the .NET framework and JS...
Data Analyst at Famous Brands
IntroductionJOB TITLE: Data AnalystJOB GRADE: C3DEPARTMENT: Leading Brands CommercialLOCATION: Waterfall Office (Midrand)EMPLOYMENT STATUS: PermanentLINE MANAGER: Business AnalystPURPOSE STATEMENT:The purpose of this position is to collate data through various...
Data Engineer
Key accountabilities and decision ownership: Data Pipeline Development: Developing scalable and efficient data pipelines as per business requirements.Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborating with functional data owners in solving data related queries...
Full Stack .Net Developer (Senior & Intermediate roles) (CH1091) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client, who developed a financial wellness and inclusion platform that allows employees early access to already earned wages, is looking to for Full Stack .Net Software Developers to build software using languages and technologies of the .NET framework and JS...
Data Analyst at Famous Brands – Gauteng Midrand
IntroductionJOB TITLE: Data AnalystJOB GRADE: C3DEPARTMENT: Leading Brands CommercialLOCATION: Waterfall Office (Midrand)EMPLOYMENT STATUS: PermanentLINE MANAGER: Business AnalystPURPOSE STATEMENT:The purpose of this position is to collate data through various...
Data Engineer – Gauteng Bryanston
Key accountabilities and decision ownership: Data Pipeline Development: Developing scalable and efficient data pipelines as per business requirements.Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborating with functional data owners in solving data related queries...
Salesforce Solution Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Salesforce Architect – Drive Innovation in the Insurance Space! Are you ready to shape the future of Salesforce architecture in the Insurance industry?Our client, a leading player in the Insurance sector, is looking for an exceptional Salesforce Architect to lead...
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