Microsoft adds R5,4bn to R20bn data centre investment
Kathy Gibson reports – Microsoft has committed to invest an additional R5,4-billion in its South African cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) data centres. At the same time, the company has significantly expanded its skills development programme in the country....
How to build an AI economy
Kathy Gibson reports – Artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping up to be as big a world-changer as the general-purpose technologies (GPTs) that triggered the previous Industrial Revolutions. That’s the word from Brad Smith, co-chair and president of Microsoft, speaking...
More shakeups for VMware partners
Broadcom’s shakeup of VMware’s partners continues: after giving partners notice that the existing partner programme will terminate in February, the company has now also put VMware Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) on notice. CSPs have received communications telling them...
Supply chain organisations plan to go big on GenAI
Half of supply chain leaders plan to implement generative AI (GenAI) in the next 12 months, with an additional 14% already in the implementation stage, according to a survey by Gartner. The survey data also showed that chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) are...
SAP to pay $220m in bribery case
SAP will pay over $220-million (R4,1-billion) to resolve investigations by the US Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) into violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). SAP's resolution with the department stems from schemes...
Disinformation now the top global risk
Misinformation and disinformation are now the world's biggest short-term risks, while extreme weather and critical change to Earth systems are greatest long-term concern, according to Global Risks Report 2024. Drawing on nearly two decades of original risks perception...
Another decline for global PC shipments
Global shipments of traditional PCs marginally surpassed expectations in the fourth quarter of 2023 (4Q23) with nearly 67,1-million PCs shipped, down 2,7% from the prior year, according to preliminary results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide...
African shared mobility sector to double by 2030
The size of Africa's shared mobility market, which includes services like ride-hailing, scooter or e-bike rentals, and car-sharing, will double by 2030, creating an additional 550 000 income-earning opportunities. That's according to a new report from global...
HPE confirms acquisition of Juniper Networks
Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Juniper Networks have entered a definitive agreement under which HPE will acquire Juniper in an all-cash transaction for $40.00 per share, representing an equity value of approximately $14-billion. The combination of HPE and Juniper...
Confidence in global automotive sector dips
Automotive executives around the world are entering 2024 with less confidence that the industry will achieve more profitable growth over the next five years, according to the latest KPMG Global Automotive Executive Survey. Now in its 24th edition, the survey of more...
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Importance of researching and vetting third parties
Numerous risk management procedures can be employed in support of an organisation's best interest. However, few practices are as significant as due diligence. Due diligence involves meticulously understanding third parties, which include suppliers, partners,...
Certified protection to counter banking malware threats
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Pargo launches Instant Click and Collect
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Build a human firewall to fight human errors
With Kaspersky research showing 970 557 phishing attacks detected in South Africa in Q1 2019 alone - an average of 10 783 per day - and 53 829 mobile malware attacks in the same period - an increase of 6% compared to Q1 2018 - one has to ask how vulnerable companies...
The future of payroll and the cloud
While the cloud is fundamentally changing how organisations use data, when it comes to sensitive information such as HR and payroll, caution needs to be applied. This is according to Ian McAlister, GM of HR (human resources) and payroll specialists CRS Technologies...
Strengthening cybersecurity with a zero trust approach
In response to sophisticated and targeted cyberattacks, organisations have begun to shift their focus to proactive strategies that employ advanced cybersecurity technology and techniques. Threat Hunting, a strategy for investigating potential threats before they cause...
SUSE provides platform for cloud-native containerised applications
As businesses are transforming their IT landscapes to support present and future demands, SUSE is providing the foundation for both their traditional and growing containerised workloads with the release of SUSE Linux Enterprise 15 Service Pack 1. Enterprises need the...
Lenovo offers new storage solutions
Lenovo now offers several flash storage solutions, made possible through a global multi-faceted partnership with NetApp. The ThinkSystem DE and DM Series was co-developed by the two companies and is a large range of Lenovo-branded storage products that combine...
The era of controlled intelligence
Connected intelligence and 5G technology are set to profoundly impact the way the industrial sector approaches quality control. The research that surrounds artificial intelligence (AI) is plentiful and varied. There are reports from Gartner that highlight how it is...
GIBS launches a new era of online learning
The Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), the University of Pretoria's business school, has announced the launch of a new digital course that will combine many of the benefits of the methodologies of on-campus executive education with the power and flexibility...
Solutions Architect at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Provide architectural and design leadership across solutions produced/consumed in/by the division. Collaborate with business architect and Business Analysts with business stakeholder engagement. Provide...
Senior Data Engineer – Western Cape Century City
The Data Engineer will have a knack for data analysis, data manipulation and data modelling. The consultant will be responsible for understanding and driving the overall technical vision and planning of a client's organisation and translating business needs into...
Automated Tester at Sabenza IT – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Solutions Architect at The Foschini Group
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with stakeholders to gather and analyse business requirements, ensuring a deep understanding of the organization's needs and objectives. Develop comprehensive solution designs that...
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My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Mainframe Test Analyst to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Analyse system and business specification to provide inputs and estimatesLiaise with business and / or...
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We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Angular Developer to join our dynamic team. If you are passionate about front-end development and have extensive experience in Angular, JavaScript, and TypeScript, we would love to have you on board! Key Responsibilities...
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Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with stakeholders to gather and analyse business requirements, ensuring a deep understanding of the organization's needs and objectives. Develop comprehensive solution designs that...
Mainframe Test Analyst – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Mainframe Test Analyst to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Analyse system and business specification to provide inputs and estimatesLiaise with business and / or...
Angular Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Angular Developer to join our dynamic team. If you are passionate about front-end development and have extensive experience in Angular, JavaScript, and TypeScript, we would love to have you on board! Key Responsibilities...
Software Developer – Senior (.Net) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, a specialised IT firm, partners with organisations to tackle substantial enterprise-level business, system, or project challenges. Their approach combines a proactive "start-now" philosophy with agile development and just-in-time design...
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