WiFi 6E, WiFi 7 standards drive enterprise WLAN growth
The enterprise worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market grew 3,2% in the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q24) compared to 4Q23 to reach $2,6-billion. For the full year, in 2024, the enterprise WLAN market declined 12,7% year-over-year (YoY), finishing at...
Data centre demand drove double-digit switch sales in Q4
The worldwide Ethernet switch market recorded $12-billion in revenue in the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q24), a 13,3% year-over-year (YoY) increase. For the full year 2024, however, the market declined 5,4%, finishing at $41,8-billion. The total worldwide enterprise and...
Massive solar storm gave rise to new radiation belts
The largest solar storm in two decades hit Earth in May 2024. For several days, wave after wave of high-energy charged particles from the Sun rocked the planet. Brilliant auroras engulfed the skies, and some GPS communications were temporarily disrupted. With the help...
GenAI set to elevate banks’ performance
Gen AI adoption within the global financial services industry is set to soar. This is according to the IBM Institute for Business Value, which has released the 2025 Outlook for Banking and Financial Markets, its annual expectations for technology and transformation in...
1,6m cyberattacks on Roblox players detected in 2024
Ahead of Safer Internet Day tomorrow (11 February 2025), Kaspersky experts have highlighted the growing risks children face online by analysing threats associated with one of the most popular gaming platforms — Roblox. The experts shed light on the alarming rise in...
Are you owed any unclaimed dividends?
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has launched its Claim It campaign, urging South Africans to check if they are potential shareholders owed a portion of the R4,5-billion in unclaimed dividends. The Claim It initiative is a collaborative effort between the JSE and...
Mobile services drive Telkom revenue growth
Telkom reports that its mobile service revenue outpaced the market with revenue growth of 9,6%. In a trading update for the third quarter ended 31 December 2024, group revenue was up 0,9% to R10 995-million, with fixed data revenue up 4,7% and information technology...
OR Tambo among the world’s busiest airports
Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) has been ranked among the top 10 busiest airports in the Middle East and Africa, having facilitated over 12-million scheduled seats this year. According to the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), ORTIA has...
UCT launches new innovation fund
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has launched the University Technology Fund II (UTF II). UTF II will enable UCT to build on the foundation established by UTF I, offering expanded funding opportunities and continued support for high-impact ventures. As a strategic...
Gearing up for a C-suite exodus
More than half (56%) of CxOs, defined as C-suite leaders reporting to the CEO, (excluding CHROs) are likely or extremely likely to leave their current role in the next two years, according to Gartner. The October 2024 Gartner survey of 200 CxOs reveals that 27%...
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Finalto launches White Label solution for brokers
Finalto South Africa has unveiled its newly-revamped White Label solution that allows market participants to start their own brokerages in record time, as well as gain access to top tier liquidity and differentiate their offerings from other players in the industry....
Kumba’s Kolomela mine wins top international award
A project whereby adumo Payouts integrated its card-based incentive payout solution with the client's in-house app has seen Kumba Iron Ore's Kolomela Mine, in the Northern Cape win a prestigious International 2024 Gold Quill Award of Excellence for Digital Media...
How Africa could become a top lithium supplier
Earlier this year, market research firm Benchmark Mineral Intelligence forecast Africa's lithium production to triple year-on-year in 2024, increasing the continent's share of global output from 4% to over 10%. The rise can be attributed to a surge in financing from...
Paratus is first Starlink reseller in Botswana
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New CEO for AfriGIS
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Data helps to bridge the retail logistics gap
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Companies Amendment Act fails on business friendly
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LG Electronics SA launches online store
LG Electronics South Africa has opened an online store that it hopes will change how South Africans buy tech. Jinkook Kang, subsidiary president at LG Electronics South Africa, comments: "Now live at LG.com/za, our online store brings LG's innovative gadgets straight...
How can world leaders bolster resilience in an insecure world
It is no exaggeration to say that governments play an absolutely pivotal role in delivering effective cybersecurity. From regulation to investment, national leaders establish priorities, set goals and determine the urgency of our collective efforts across an...
Huawei showcases tech for railway modernisation
Modernisation and digitisation are crucial developments that will drive the future growth of Southern Africa's railway industry. This is the key message Guoyu Wang, Vice President of Huawei's Smart Transportation Business, imparted to delegates attending the Southern...
Junior UI/UX Designer (CH1117) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client, who developed a financial wellness and inclusion platform that allows employees early access to already earned wages (EWA), is looking for a junior UI/UX Designerto join their Stellenbosch-based team.Requirements:Minimum of 1 year of experience in UI/UX...
Mid-Senior C# Full Stack Developer (Stellenbosch Hybrid) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:A Mid-Senior C# Full Stack Developer is sought by a Cloud Solutions & IT Consultancy to join its team. They help companies in the financial, banking, and Crypto industries scale new and existing systems by assisting with key architecture, development,...
Angular Developer
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Angular Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 6-months contract role.What we are looking...
SQL Developer
My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a SQL Developer to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Experience Business technology degree (BCom, Information Management qualification)Experience in Financial Services is a...
SAP BI / BW Consultant – 2495
SAP BI/BW Consultant with BWonHANA / BW4/HANA / HANA / SAP portal and query building in SAP BW using BEX, AFO and Eclipse experience required for a reputable global company based in GautengSAP BWonHANA & BW4/HANA development experience (Data Flows, Process Chains,...
Angular Developer – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Angular Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 6-months contract role.What we are looking...
SQL Developer – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a SQL Developer to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Experience Business technology degree (BCom, Information Management qualification)Experience in Financial Services is a...
SAP BI / BW Consultant – 2495 – Gauteng Pretoria
SAP BI/BW Consultant with BWonHANA / BW4/HANA / HANA / SAP portal and query building in SAP BW using BEX, AFO and Eclipse experience required for a reputable global company based in GautengSAP BWonHANA & BW4/HANA development experience (Data Flows, Process Chains,...
Developer – Technical Support (CH1118)
Our client, a leading innovator in financial wellness and inclusion, has developed a platform that enables employees to access their already earned wages early (EWA). They are now looking for a Developer – Technical Support to join their team. Requirements:Computer...
Back-end Developer
One of our clients is looking for a motivated Backend Developer to join dynamic team. In this role, you will primarily work with Node.js to develop, maintain, and enhance web applications and backend services. The ideal candidate will have strong Node.js experience,...
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