Channel veteran Gary Pickford leaves Tarsus
By Mark Davison - After more than 24 years in various roles at the group, Gary Pickford, CEO of Tarsus Distribution, has resigned from the company. Group chief financial officer Emile Burger will take up the reins of the company from Pickford. “It is with a heavy...
SA not progressing in cybersecurity readiness
Kathy Gibson reports - Cybersecurity readiness remains alarmingly low in 2025. Organisations are still struggling with many of the basics, compounded by new complexities introduced by AI and an ongoing skills shortages. This is according to Cisco’s 2025 Cybersecurity...
Starlink will cut off SA users
South African users of Elon Musk's Starlink satellite service will be cut off from the end of this month. The service is not registered in this country and the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) in November 2023 warned that it is illegal to...
Global coral bleaching event is happening now
The world is currently experiencing its fourth global coral bleaching event, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) scientists and the network of global coral reef scientists aligned to the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI). This...
ISPA cries foul on fixed call termination rates
The Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) has questioned recently-announced aggressive reductions in fixed call termination rates. The industry representative body is also calling for implementation of the planned convergence of mobile and fixed call...
Microsoft pumps up AI investments with $1,5bn into G42
Microsoft has announced a $1,5-billion strategic investment in UAE-based artificial intelligence (AI) technology holding company G42. As part of the partnership, Brad Smith, vice-chair and president of Microsoft, will join the G42 Board of Directors. Building on the...
Tesla decimates global workforce
Elon Musk's Tesla is shedding 14 000 jobs, about 10% of its global workforce. The news comes amid a flagging market and increased competition from China. Hours after Musk made the announcement in a mail to employees, two senior executives resigned from the company....
Inkjet, colour lasers drive regional printer growth
The overall Middle East and Africa (MEA) hardcopy peripherals (HCP) market posted growth in both units and value in FY2023, according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC). The technology research and consulting firm's Worldwide Quarterly...
WiFi 7 market hits $1bn before launch
The WiFi 7 market has already reached $1-billion, well ahead of its May 2024 launch. Projected to reach $24,2-billion by 2030, WiFi 7 represents a transformative shift in wireless technology, demanding exploration by IT professionals. These are among the findings of...
Intel, Ubisoft collaborate on 2024 Star Wars Outlaws
Intel is the exclusive CPU launch partner for the much-anticipated game Star Wars Outlaws, releasing in 2024. Both Intel and Massive Entertainment - a Ubisoft Studio - have been hard at work behind the scenes to ensure PC gamers get the best possible experience at...
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Nedbank Golf Challenge goes cashless
Spectators at this year's Nedbank Golf Challenge hosted by Gary Player use a cashless payment system as they are issued with their unique tournament payment card for the 14-17 November Rolex Series event on the European Tour. Spectators will be able to simply tap and...
Africa’s informal sector can no longer be ignored
The International Monetary Fund estimates that the informal sector contributes approximately 38% of sub-Saharan Africa's GDP. Additionally, the International Labour Organisation has determined that it accounts for about 72% of total employment in the region, absorbing...
Standard Bank to match 90 African clients with China exporters
Standard Bank will host over 90 clients from six African countries at its networking activities, in partnership with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) from 5-10 November in Shanghai. The CIIE, now in its...
The Learning Resource: The Professional Caregiver
Take your passion for people to the next level with a rewarding career as a Professional Caregiver. The role of professional caregiver has been listed as one of the most in demand in South Africa today. It is a rewarding, challenging and immensely important job that...
Security Terminology Demystified: Spam
Is it a tin of unidentifiable meat that was once a staple of the 1970s diet or is it the security threat that everyone forgets? Spam, both the extremely concerning meat product in a tin and the email security threat, is the scourge of humans around the world. It’s the...
Tips and tricks to control your time with an Android device
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Robots already replacing workers
There is a technology that is disrupting the workplace, it's called Robotic Process Automation (RPA). Using software 'robots' to mimic repetitive human interactions with computers, this technology can do these tasks much faster, without any rest and no errors that...
Is your business ready for enterprise-class document management?
Most enterprises today aspire to transform into efficient, digital organisations and, yet, many business processes continue to depend heavily on manual, paper-driven processes. By Kevin Reaper, scanning and document management solutions business unit manager at Tarsus...
Cyber security: humility key to constant improvement
If we are to continue improving our response to cyber risk, we must accept that breaches will happen. When they do, we must detect, respond and - most importantly - learn from them, writes Michiel Jonker, director: IT advisory at BDO South Africa. While technology and...
Globetom, Radixx give airlines AI-based customer insights
Globetom, an agile business technology company, and Radixx International, an airline merchandising and distribution platform business, have partnered to create Radixx Insight, an artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) platform that optimises airline...
IT Support Assistant – Western Cape Cape Town
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Android Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is seeking an experienced Android Developer to join their dynamic team of innovators. In this role, you will be responsible for developing cutting-edge Android applications that deliver exceptional user experiences. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree or...
CNC Programmer – Manufacturing
Our client is looking for a CNC Programmer to join their team in Cape Town, WC. The successful candidate will be responsible for programming, setting, and operating CNC machines with a focus on precision and efficiency. This role involves qualifying new parts for...
Applications Architect at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSE: To design and maintain the enterprise-wide application architecture as guided by the EA standards, procedures and policies.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:Application Architecture domain establishment • Interpret and apply approved enterprise architecture...
Project Manager IT
Lead the Charge in Project Management Within FMCG - Drive Innovation & Efficiency Is this you?Are you a highly organised and proactive Project Manager with a strong background in the FMCG industry? Do you thrive in cross-functional team environments, managing key...
Systems Engineer (Azure/Cloud) on-site (contract) (TB)
The Systems Engineer: Microsoft Cloud Services is responsible for ensuring the stable operation of the IT server infrastructure across the entire organisation in order to maintain high levels of availability and security. The role is responsible for the...
Senior Firmware Engineer
The successful candidate will get to work with the teams in a Scaled Agile environment. The primary focus of this role is development of the Biometrics product line. You will be working in an embedded Linux environment, implementing secure and performant applications....
CNC Programmer – Manufacturing – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client is looking for a CNC Programmer to join their team in Cape Town, WC. The successful candidate will be responsible for programming, setting, and operating CNC machines with a focus on precision and efficiency. This role involves qualifying new parts for...
Applications Architect at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
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Project Manager IT – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Lead the Charge in Project Management Within FMCG - Drive Innovation & Efficiency Is this you?Are you a highly organised and proactive Project Manager with a strong background in the FMCG industry? Do you thrive in cross-functional team environments, managing key...
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