FMF study counts the cost of BEE compliance
A new study by the Free Market Foundation (FMF) and the Solidarity Research Institute (SRI) indicates the South Africa’s economic trajectory has been undermined by the zealous promulgation of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE). The report, titled “The...
Huang shares Nvidia blueprint for Europe’s AI boom
At GTC Paris — held alongside VivaTech, Europe’s largest tech event — Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang delivered a clear message: Europe isn’t just adopting AI — it’s building it. “We now have a new industry, an AI industry, and it’s now part of the new...
AMD adds Versal Series Gen 2 devices to SoC portfolio
AMD has announced the expansion of the AMD Versal adaptive system on chip (SoC) portfolio with the new Versal AI Edge Series Gen 2 and Versal Prime Series Gen 2 adaptive SoCs, which bring preprocessing, AI inference, and postprocessing together in a single device for...
Customer engagement solutions market to hit $50bn by 2030
The global customer engagement solutions market is anticipated to reach $50,03-billion by 2030 - growing at a CAGR of 11,8% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. The rise of omnichannel engagement is a significant growth driver for the...
GenAI startups get a boost from Nvidia and Google
Nvidia and Google Cloud have announced a new collaboration to help startups around the world accelerate the creation of generative AI (GenAI) applications and services. The announcement brings together the Nvidia Inception programme for startups and the Google for...
Fortinet, IBM Cloud collaborate on cybersecurity threats
As we see today's threat landscape grow more sophisticated, companies must do everything they can to stay ahead of ever-more costly security challenges. The 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report - sponsored by IBM - found that the global average cost of a data breach...
Xiaomi launches iconic new Redmi smartphone
Xiaomi and Vodacom have launched the Redmi Note 13 Series smartphones in South Africa. Pitched as a key foundation to a smart home and smart life, the new Redmi Note 13 devices offer great performance, quality and aesthetics – and are priced to beat competitors....
Super election year increases risk of political violence
With an unprecedented ‘super-cycle’ of elections in 2024, almost half the world’s populations will go to the polls before the year is out. According to a new report from Allianz Commercial, security is a concern in many territories, not only from the threat of...
Hybrid working becoming the norm in SA
Hard lockdowns may feel like a lifetime ago but working from home (WFH) isn't going anywhere, according to new data from Discovery Insure. Analysing the driving trends of Vitality Drive programme members, the insurer has revealed that 23% of its clients who began...
AWS beats Azure to top global cloud market share
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has 31% of the global cloud market share, surpassing Microsoft Azure, according to research group Stocklytics.com. "The cloud market is proving competitive with players keen to tap into new users," says Edith Reads, financial analyst at...
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DHL debuts new mobile app
DHL Express has launched a new mobile platform that will allow its customers in sub-Saharan Africa to track and coordinate the delivery of their shipments with greater ease and convenience. This is according to Hennie Heymans, CEO of DHL Express Sub Saharan Africa,...
Smart cities will depend on faster adoption of 4IR
If you are not digital it will be very difficult to be competitive in industry, or in the buildings you produce. Because what you are building is here for the next 50 years, and it has to be green, smart and automated. This is the opinion of Taru Madangombe,...
Mobiclicks sees East African opportunities
East Africa's affordable Internet and impressive economic growth make investing in the region's booming mobile sector a no-brainer. This is according to Shaun Rosen, CEO of Mobiclicks, speaking at the launch of the first Mobiclicks representation outside of...
How can companies protect themselves from future ransomware attacks?
The recent ransomware attack on Johannesburg power utility City Power shows how easy it is for organisations to fall victim to cybercriminals, who often carry out attacks that are financially motivated. By Lukas van der Merwe, specialist sales executive: security at...
The Learning Resource: The Nurse
This career of caring for others is both rewarding and varied, offering you plenty of opportunities. Nursing is one of the most in-demand jobs in South Africa right now. From specialised nursing roles through to nurses in hospitals and clinics, this role is incredibly...
Security Terminology Demystified: The Botnet
You are now part of a collective, controlled by an unseen presence and forced to do their bidding ... In our comprehensive guide to all the security threats that are out on the market today we listed some of the most virulent and one of these is the botnet. A botnet...
Trend Micro extends Westcon-Comstor as VAD
Trend Micro it has expanded the reach of value-added distributor Westcon-Comstor to include South Africa. Already a partner with Trend Micro for sub-Saharan Africa and Indian Ocean islands, Westcon-Comstor will expand its coverage and open up new markets for the...
New NU Africa partnership with Altaro
African value-added distributor Networks Unlimited Africa has announced a partnership agreement with Altaro, a leader in backup solutions for managed service providers (MSPs), IT resellers and IT departments. Hannes Rheeder, GM: enterprise systems management and cloud...
Airtel Africa passes 100m subscribers
Airtel Africa, a telecommunications services provider with operations in 14 countries across Africa, has crossed the 100-million customers mark across its operations. Airtel Africa is the second largest mobile operator in Africa by number of active subscribers....
Vox, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise win hospitality tender
Vox, together with Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, has been awarded the PBX infrastructure tenders for the Marriott Yacht Club and the Hilton Garden Inn Mbabane. Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise is one of the preferred PBX technology suppliers for The Hilton and the Marriott...
UI/UX Designer
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Senior Front-End Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A pioneering company that has developed an open capital markets ecosystem, enabling private companies to access capital without relying solely on institutional investors, is seeking a Senior Front-End Engineer. This role involves developing new features,...
Mining – HR Systems Specialist at Ntice Search – North West North West
A Mining house based in the North West region is looking for an experienced HR Systems Specialist.Duties:Responsible for managing and maintaining the organisation's HR system, collecting and analysing employee data to improve HR processes and strategies, and ensuring...
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
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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...
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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....
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