BETI struggles to gain momentum
The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), measuring the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica monthly at seasonally adjusted real prices, slipped further in February 2025, reflecting South Africa’s weaker economic...
New ESA supercomputer boosts space programmes
Space HPC is designed to enhance ESA’s scientific research and technological development efforts, while also providing small and medium-enterprises (SMEs) with access to resources that foster innovation and collaboration within the European space industry. The...
What to consider in a human rights policy
Growing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) expectations and expanding global regulation are propelling organisations to consider implementing a stand-alone human rights policy, according to Gartner. Shareholder proposals and media reports continue to put...
IT spending set to grow 8% in 2024
Gartner has revised its forecast for global IT spending, projecting an 8% increase that will take the total to $5,1-trillion in 2024. While generative AI (GenAI) has not yet had a material impact on IT spending, investment in AI more broadly is supporting overall IT...
Routine malaria vaccinations get underway in Africa
Following a successful pilot programme, today the world's first WHO-recommended malaria vaccines are being administered through routine immunisation programmes across Africa, beginning with Cameroon. Vaccinations are taking place across 42 health districts, chosen in...
WhatsApp and its role in elections
With a record number of elections taking place around the world this year, analysts are growing wary of the risk of misinformation through popular social media platforms. In India's 2019 election, misinformation grew more personalised, with WhatsApp raising the red...
Digital twins could be key to using old mines for clean energy
Mark Swinnerton aims to fight climate change by transforming abandoned mines into storage tanks of renewable energy. The CEO of startup Green Gravity is prototyping his ambitious vision in a warehouse 60 miles south of Sydney, Australia, and simulating it in Nvidia...
Westcon acquires AWS partner Rebura
Datatec has announced that its subsidiary Westcon-Comstor has acquired Rebura, an AWS (Amazon Web Services) advanced consulting partner and solution provider. The acquisition will strengthen Westcon-Comstor's cloud capabilities and channel-focused services offering...
Cloud-based quantum computing market on track for $2,21bn
The global cloud-based quantum computing market size is anticipated to reach $2,21-billion by 2030 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 20.5% during the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Quantum computing is a new field that has...
SA lags in VPN adoption
South Africa sits right at the bottom of the log when it comes to virtual private network (VPN) usage. The country joins Kenya and Japan with a less-than-2% adoption rate. Around the world, VPNs have become an essential digital tool for Internet users concerned about...
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ContinuitySA named Platinum Reseller by Veeam
ContinuitySA is now a Platinum Reseller, the highest level in the Veeam ProPartner Programme. "Platinum Resellers like ContinuitySA are a vital part of the Veeam ecosystem, playing a key role in identifying solution opportunities that help their customers meet the...
DVT launches Power BI templates for Pastel
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Commvault SA welcomes home one of its own
Commvault has announced that industry veteran and long-time Commvault evangelist Johan Scheepers is returning to South Africa as country head. Scheepers, originally from Pretoria, has been with Commvault for almost 13 years. He was most recently based in Dubai, where...
Argility launches PredictRetail
The Argility Technology Group has announced the release of its latest innovation: PredictRetail, a Google Cloud native application offering predictive analytics to retailers. PredictRetail enables retailers to make better business decisions, by using machine learning,...
Africa’s largest Java development conference back in Joburg
I Code Java, Africa's largest Java, Kotlin and Mobile developer conference, will be back in Johannesburg from 24 to 26 July 2019, featuring some of the industry's leading experts, designers, developers and bloggers. A common theme of this year's conference will be...
Automation trend addresses operational agility at e4
An increasing number of local businesses are looking for more innovative ways to improve long term operational agility. Andrea Tucker, business applications head: R&D at e4, says that simple cost cutting is no longer enough, and organisations are turning to...
5 things you didn’t know you could do with your Smart TV
There's so much more you can do with your Smart TV than simply live-stream the latest HBO special at 3AM or link your Spotify playlist to the surround sound to get you through the Saturday spring cleaning. Smart TVs have evolved so quickly that it's difficult to...
How to thrive in the digital era
It's all about the human touch, writes Jeanette Marais, deputy-CEO of MMI Holdings. I don't believe anyone will deny that we are in the midst of digital disruption - or that businesses that embrace technology will benefit, while those who do not will lag behind....
Remove blind spots created by ‘dark data’
According to recent research carried out by Veritas Technologies, a leader in enterprise data protection and software-defined storage, organisations around the world continue to house "dark data," increasing the threat of cyber attacks. The amount of data being...
VodaPay Masterpass enables safe digital payments
Vodacom in collaboration with Mastercard has launched VodaPay Masterpass, which enables Vodacom customers to load any bank card into a secure digital wallet downloaded as an app on their smartphone. Once loaded, these cards and the secure credentials associated with...
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Oracle DBA – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
We are looking for an Oracle DBA to join our team in Richards Bay. You'll be joining us in kicking off a new project. If you're excited for a new opportunity and challenge, please get in contact. Your expertise:Installing, upgrading, patching Oracle DatabaseBackup and...
Solutions Architect (Network + Security) – Remote Remote
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