Q-Kon brings the Outernet to Africa
Q-Kon has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Outernet provider Rivada Space Networks power network expansion and digital transformation across Africa. Q-Kon will leverage Rivada’s Outernet to provide resiliency for specialised data networks across Africa...
Even experienced users fall victim to AI phishing attacks
The evolution of AI is not only affecting various industries, but it has also transformed cybercriminals’ tactics. One alarming trend is the use of AI to enhance phishing scams, refining them, targeting specific individuals, and making these attacks almost impossible...
Initiative aims to open access to digital finance
Visa and the GSMA Mobile for Development Foundation (GSMA Foundation) have announced the launch of the Digital Finance for All (DFA) Initiative. The five-year initiative aims to advance digital financial inclusion for 20 million individuals, including women, small...
New Nvidia GPUs drive AI-enhanced workflows
New Nvidia RTX 500 and 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPUs will be available in new, highly portable mobile workstations, expanding the Nvidia Ada Lovelace architecture-based lineup, which includes the RTX 2000, 3000, 3500, 4000 and 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPUs. The...
Change fatigue should be factored into project planning
Finance employees are facing unprecedented levels of change and are becoming increasingly fatigued by it, creating a business risk that can drive down employee performance, according to Gartner. "Change fatigued employees exhibit much lower intent to stay,...
ISPA urges users to secure personal information
With more than 80% of confirmed data breaches due to stolen, weak or reused passwords*; reclaiming digital footprints by safeguarding personal information is one of the most pressing internet safety issues of 2024. This is according to the Internet Service Providers'...
Online shutdowns drive VPN searches up in these African nations
New research from Techopedia reveals the countries where VPNs were searched for the most in 2023, with three African countries featuring - Ethiopia (at number two), Senegal (at number nine), and Uganda (at number 10). Analysing Google Trends data from 2022/23, two of...
SA operators join GSMA initiative to combat fraud
As part of the global GSMA Open Gateway initiative, South African operators will now be able to implement world-class number verification and SIM swap application programme interfaces (APIs). They will be available to all mobile commerce and financial institutions and...
How GenAI could influence SA elections
It's a national election year in South Africa, as well as for many countries around the world. This time round, we are about to witness how generative AI will impact the run up to voting day. Zaheer Ebrahim, solutions architect at Trend Micro MEA, offers some insight...
East coast cable issues hit operators
Seacom has encountered a service-affecting outage on its subsea cable system, beginning on 24 February 2024. The disruption is only on the segment of the cable that runs from Mombasa (Kenya) to Zafarana (Egypt). Initial assessments suggest that the disruption to the...
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Reduce wasteful expenditure in the supply chain
The Auditor General of South Africa defines irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure (IFW) as 'expenditure that was made in vain and could have been avoided had reasonable care been taken'. In supply chain, wasteful expenditure occurs when hidden risks,...
It’s good to talk even in a high-tech world
When we think of industries obsessed with customer experience, we often think about travel, retail or even retail banking. By Roger Woodend, director: media and technology at BT Industries that rely on positive reviews or face competitive landscapes. But, in reality,...
Microsoft signs up as Team DD’s cloud partner
Microsoft South Africa has announced that it is the official cloud partner of Team Dimension Data (Team DD). Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka is Africa's first and only registered WorldTour cycling team competing at the highest level in all of cycling's showpiece...
Liberty, Mindset Network launch Maths and Science app
Liberty has partnered with the Mindset Network to deliver Maths and Physical Science education to learners across South Africa using a mobile app - TenFold Education. The app is available for download on Android and iOS and Android smartphones. It offers educational...
Meeting the challenges of the changing workplace
The nature of work is changing. In a mobile-first, cloud-first world, it’s no longer good enough to provide a one-size-fits-all IT solution to every worker. Kathy Gibson spoke to Gareth Davies, HP Inc and HPE Brand Executive at Pinnacle, to find out how IT can ensure...
Failure to innovate could spell the end
The overall risk readiness for the Top 10 risks identified in Aon's 2019 Global Risk Management survey has dropped from 53% in 2017 to 51% in 2019. Failure to innovate and meet customer needs is one of the top 10risks, at number nine, with participants in the survey...
Local RFID solutions help mines with health and safety compliance
In the mining and construction industries, health and safety regulations must be adhered to at all times. There are strict requirements for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when entering certain areas of a mine or site, and if these requirements are not followed,...
BT enhances its cyber capabilities in Europe
BT has announced the opening of a new Cyber Security Operations Centre (Cyber SOC) in Paris, as well as announcing upgraded facilities, new customer solutions and recruitment at its existing SOCs in Madrid and Frankfurt. BT’s global network of Security Operations...
AI the new differentiator in Industry 4.0
As companies move towards Industry 4.0, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a key differentiator in digital transformation strategies. By Stuart Michie, ABB Ability Southern Africa digital leader Businesses are using AI to help make sense of this new data-laden...
The IoT value proposition for SA businesses
Even though it is generating a lot of interest, the Internet of Things (IoT) simply describes the rapid consolidation of information for decision-making through business process and automation, using the cloud as a platform. But how does the typical South African...
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You will play a crucial role in interpreting data to provide actionable insights. Responsible for processing,analysing and collecting data from various sources. You will use statistical tools to identify, analyse and interpret patterns and trends in complex data sets....
Technical & Functional Specialist (Contract) – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking someone to come on board and fill our Technical and Functional Specialist position. See details below:Purpose:To support the Human Resources and Business Development Departments in empowering and equipping employees with the necessary functional and...
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Specialist Systems Analyst
My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Specialist Systems Analyst to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Must be able to adapt and align to company standards and values quicklyAnalyse and comprehend...
Linux System Administrator at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: The Linux System Administrator within the South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), will be responsible for the efficient management and maintenance of Linux-based systems across the organization's network. Experience in Linux...
Specialist Systems Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region
My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Specialist Systems Analyst to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Must be able to adapt and align to company standards and values quicklyAnalyse and comprehend...
Linux System Administrator at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Foreshore
Postion Summary: The Linux System Administrator within the South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), will be responsible for the efficient management and maintenance of Linux-based systems across the organization's network. Experience in Linux...
Project Manager at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary:iThemba LABS seek's to appoint a Project Manager to plan, lead, manage, facilitate and coordinate multi-disciplinary building infrastructure, engineering, operations and maintenance, contract management and stakeholder management. Key Responsibilities:...
Intermediate Java Engineer
Looking for a new exciting role? Then this is for you! Looking for a Senior Lead Software Engineer that is going to guide, advise, inform, mentor team members to enable them to perform the tasks required by their roles to the best of their ability. The Senior Lead...
Project Manager at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Cape Town
Postion Summary:iThemba LABS seek's to appoint a Project Manager to plan, lead, manage, facilitate and coordinate multi-disciplinary building infrastructure, engineering, operations and maintenance, contract management and stakeholder management. Key Responsibilities:...
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