New satellite connectivity keeps airports online
In an industry where every second of downtime can disrupt passengers and delay operations, a new satellite service is helping airports and airlines stay connected, no matter what. With the launch of SITA Managed Satellites, airports around the world can now maintain...
Drug-resistant malaria in East Africa comes under attack
A research consortium led by the University of Cape Town (UCT) has played a pivotal role in developing the first regional action plan to combat drug-resistant malaria in East Africa. Endorsed by health ministers from across the region, the plan represents a major step...
SASE market jumps 31%
The Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market reached a significant milestone in 2023, breaking the $8-billion barrier with 31% growth to $8,4-billion. The increasing necessity for secure cloud and remote work solutions largely fueled the robust growth, according to a...
Vodacom, Microsoft join forces to bolster digital skills
In a move designed to reduce the 44% youth unemployment rate, Vodacom South Africa and Microsoft South Africa have joined forces to provide free access to digital training courses on the Mzansi Digital Learning platform. Recognising the digital skills gap in a country...
The reality of cyberbullying in SA
The rise of social media and digital communication channels has facilitated the spread of cyberbullying, with platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Snapchat and gaming chatrooms serving as rife breeding grounds for perpetrators to launch...
.za Awards will celebrate excellence in the namespace
The .ZA Domain Name Authority (.zadna) will launch the .za Awards to recognise outstanding achievements in the South African domain namespace. "The prestigious .za Awards will pay tribute to individuals and organisations who have made significant contributions to the...
Deepfakes increase in election run-up
More than 4-billion people worldwide will take part in elections this year, including in the US, UK, Indi, and South Africa. However, the increasing prevalence of disinformation, fuelled by the growing use of deepfakes and generative AI, means that politicians and...
Enterprise WLAN revenues tick up for 2023
The enterprise segment of the worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market saw revenues grow 7,6% year over year in 2023 to $10,8-billion, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wireless LAN Tracker. However, in the fourth...
ChatGPT gets lawyer into hot water
In a judgment of 20 February 2024, by the Supreme Court of British Columbia, a lawyer who had relied on case law generated by ChatGPT dodged a figurative bullet when the court found that, given the circumstances of the case, she should not be slapped with a special...
Women are still under-represented in senior sales positions
Despite making up nearly half of the global workforce, women represent only 40% of mid-level B2B sales employees, dropping to 31% at the senior level, according to Gartner. Gartner conducted a labor market survey of 72 000 employees globally from Q1 through Q4 of...
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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
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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...
Data centres can be efficient and green
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Check Point debuts Malware DNA
Check Point Software Technologies has introduced a new artificial intelligence-based malware detection engine to its SandBlast Network threat prevention solution, to enable even faster, more accurate prevention of malicious attacks. The new Malware DNA engine...
Next-generation AI can aid SA manufacturers’ competitiveness
South Africa's manufacturing sector is under enormous pressure, contracting by 8.8% quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter of 2019, according to Stats SA. By Mohamed Cassoojee, MD of IFS South Africa This poor performance from the manufacturing sector was one of the...
Trend Micro launches new channel programme
Trend Micro has unveiled its new channel partner programme for the sub-Saharan Africa region. With the new programme, reseller partners in the region will be able to access a host of benefits that will fast track channel enablement and provide the basis for improved...
The ABC of DevOps
Simon McCullough, major channel account manager at F5 Networks, simplifies one of the industry's most intriguing and influential IT trends. What do you think about when you hear the term "DevOps"? Abstruse, impenetrable concept or conduit to a brave new world?...
MultiChoice starts restructure consultation
MultiChoice South Africa confirms that it is has commenced with the consultation process announced last week as part of the Video Entertainment company's realignment of its customer care (call centre) and walk-in centres. MultiChoice announced that the two sections of...
EOH joins AWS Well-Architected Partner Programme
EOH has joined the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Well-Architected Partner Programme to gain the expertise needed to help AWS customers build solutions, implement best practices, audit workloads, and make improvements to their cloud environments at scale. The company is...
Intermediate Java Engineer (JHB Onsite) – Gauteng Rosebank
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Software Specialist in Joburg seeks the coding talents of an Intermediate Java Engineer with a keen eye for detail who enjoys solving complex problems. Your core role will be to build and implement efficient and functional software products that...
Senior Cloud Data Engineer (CH1103)
Our client, a leader in the media industry, is looking for Senior Cloud Data Engineer to join their dynamic and fast-paced team, where technology, content, and innovation shape South Africa's top digital, print, and ecommerce platforms.The client's team of engineers,...
Project Manager (12 Months FTC – Wits RHI)
Background:The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health challengesIt is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public...
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Project Manager (12 Months FTC – Wits RHI) – Free State Free State
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Fullstack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you ready to level up your tech team with a dynamic Fullstack Developer in Sandton? This skilled professional brings a powerful blend of frontend flair and backend mastery, crafting seamless digital experiences that drive innovation. With expertise in modern...
Level II IT Support Engineer
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Level II IT Support Engineer – Gauteng Sunninghill
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Junior Data Engineer at The Foschini Group
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