Fibre operators improve perception ratings
Octotel, Openserve and MetroFibre retain the top three spots in the latest six-monthly Fibre Network Operator (FNO) Perception Survey by ISPA, South Africa’s official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB). In good news for internet industry service levels,...
Infrastructure growth drives Telkom recovery
Telkom SA SOC Limited has reported double-digit growth in mobile and fixed data traffic driving operating margin improvements. Cost optimisation remains a key focus, and it helped achieve a 25,1% growth in adjusted EBITDA to R11,8-billion, exceeding guidance. Adjusted...
Axiz retains VMware distribution
Following Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware last November, and a period of uncertainty about the local channel, Axiz has confirmed it will continue to distribute VMware software in South Africa. The distributor has informed partners that their relationship with Axiz...
GenAI is not a silver bullet for supply chain woes
Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) may be overly optimistic about the potential of generative AI (GenAI), and these misconceptions could have a negative impact on their talent strategies, according to Gartner. With 64% of supply chains set to implement GenAI in some...
Hacktivism drives a slew of DDoS attacks
Driven by tech-savvy and politically motivated hacktivist groups and an increase in DNS water torture attacks, a new Netscout report has observed more than 7-million distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks in the second half of 2023, representing a 15% increase...
Telegram users beware of scheme to steal Toncoins
Scammers are attempting to steal Toncoins (TON) from Telegram users worldwide using a highly scalable scheme involving cryptocurrency boosters and friend referrals. According to Kaspersky researchers, the scheme has been operating since at least November 2023. Its...
GenAI advances to reshape healthcare
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is rapidly gaining traction in the healthcare and pharmaceutical domains, marking substantial advancements. By not only tackling high costs but also elevating patient experiences by enhancing efficiency and outcomes, this...
Greenhouse gases continue to increase
Levels of the three most important human-caused greenhouse gases - carbon dioxide (CO2), methane and nitrous oxide - continued their steady climb during 2023, according to NOAA scientists. While the rise in the three heat-trapping gases recorded in the air samples...
Digital wallets set to dominate PoS transactions
Although Covid-19 has had a significant role in the global shift toward digital wallets, the number of people using these online payment tools continues surging even five years after the pandemic. In 2022, there were 3,4-billion digital wallet users worldwide, and...
Search is on the talented women in science
The Foundation L'Oréal, in partnership with UNESCO, has announced the sixth edition of the Women in Science Young Talent Search in South Africa. The initiative calls for outstanding female researchers under the age of 40 from diverse scientific fields including Formal...
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People-focused steps for adopting cloud at scale
Larry Bossidy, the former Chairman and CEO of Honeywell International Inc., captured what it takes to successfully execute strategy when he said: "Execution is the ability to mesh strategy with reality, align people with goals, and achieve the promised results." By...
Liquid Telecom extends collaboration with Microsoft
Liquid Telecom is working with Microsoft to launch new enterprise cloud services - designed to improve business collaboration, increase productivity and drive business growth in Africa. Leveraging Liquid Telecom's low latency, high capacity, resilient infrastructure,...
MTN selects Ericsson for commercial 5G core and radio
Ericsson has been selected by MTN South Africa as a 5G network modernisation vendor. Ericsson will supply 5G products and solutions from its Radio Access Network (RAN), transport and core portfolios, with commercial rollout expected to start in 2020. As part of its...
Poor university pass rate shouldn’t be a shock
Government has posted a review of 25 years of democracy outlining successes and failures across various pillars. By Riaz Moola, founder of HyperionDev A point that has been highlighted in news coverage is that while throughput has improved at universities, only 22% of...
Peering subsidies from Africa Data Centres
Africa Data Centres (ADC) has partnered with INX-ZA, a division of the Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA) of South Africa, which operates completely neutral, and community-run Internet exchange points in South Africa. The partnership will deliver free...
‘Pay it safe’ with your bank card on Black Friday
The Black Friday phenomenon has now officially arrived in South Africa and will see shoppers across the country snapping up an array of great deals. But while using your bank card to score a great Black Friday or Cyber Monday discount makes sense, these high-volume...
Bluegrass Digital invests in Veeva partnership
Bluegrass Digital has announced that it will continue to invest in its Veeva Systems partnership, the leader in cloud-based software for the global life sciences industry. This forms part of its strategy to develop pharmaceutical and life sciences industry...
Choose the Azure Storage that suits your needs
Azure Storage is designed for customers’ specific needs, and different features meet different requirements. Microsoft Azure provides several features in Azure Storage for storing and accessing data in the cloud, and customers can choose between Azure Files, Blobs and...
CompTIA debuts new Cloud Essentials+ Certification
CompTIA has introduced a new version of CompTIA Cloud Essentials+, a professional credential for anyone interested in expanding their knowledge to make more informed decisions about cloud service options and strategies. CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ is the only...
Rainsberger to headline DevConf 2020
International software industry specialist JB Rainsberger has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at DevConf, which will be held in Cape Town on 31 March and in Johannesburg on 2 April next year. Rainsberger is the founder of Diaspar Software Services. Based in...
Planning & Systems Support Engineer (Manufacturing Technology & Production Optimization) – Gauteng Centurion
We are recruiting a Planning & Systems Support Engineer (Manufacturing Technology & Production Optimization) on behalf of a Centurion based FMCG manufacturing concern. Minimum Requirements Diploma / Degree in System Engineer, Industrial Engineering or...
Business Intelligence Lead at Ntice Search – Western Cape Pinelands
We are a Pinelands-based e-commerce and financial services business, and we are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic professional to join our team as a Business Intelligence Lead, based in Cape Town.Link to apply -...
Senior HubSpot Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
The Senior HubSpot Developer will play a pivotal role in driving technical innovation and excellence. This role demands a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and exceptional client-facing skills. The ideal candidate will lead large-scale technical...
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Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Systems Engineer to join our financial services client based in Sandton (Hybrid role) for a 12-months contract role.What you...
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Software Developer (Generative AI in Control Systems)We are seeking a highly skilled Software Developer with a strong background in software development and system integration to join our team.The role involves the development and roll-out of solutions for different...
Senior Oracle Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Join Our Team as a Senior Oracle Developer!Are you an experienced Oracle Developer ready to make an impact? We are seeking a dynamic Senior Oracle Developer to design, optimize, and maintain cutting-edge database solutions that drive business success. If you have a...
Senior Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are You the Java Jedi We've Been Looking For? We need a Senior Java Developer who can write clean, efficient code and solve complex problems with ease. If Spring Boot, APIs, and microservices are your playground, join us and let's build high-performance applications...
Systems Engineer – 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 Systems Engineer to join our financial services client based in Sandton (Hybrid role) for a 12-months contract role.What you...
Software Developer – Gauteng Braamfontein
Software Developer (Generative AI in Control Systems)We are seeking a highly skilled Software Developer with a strong background in software development and system integration to join our team.The role involves the development and roll-out of solutions for different...
Senior Oracle Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Centurion
Join Our Team as a Senior Oracle Developer!Are you an experienced Oracle Developer ready to make an impact? We are seeking a dynamic Senior Oracle Developer to design, optimize, and maintain cutting-edge database solutions that drive business success. If you have a...
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