Trade wars set to increase Big Tech antitrust scrutiny
The consensus around the need to regulate digital monopolies has never been stronger on both sides of the Atlantic. Under the second Trump administration, transatlantic tensions over digital regulation, including antitrust, will heighten, as Big Tech is caught in an...
Mobile PoS heralds the modern retail era
While the economic landscape has been anything but stable, with international trade tensions and the national budget fallout spooking the market before rebounding when the VAT increase was later withdrawn, the retail sector is showing remarkable resilience. This is...
META ICT spend to top $238bn in 2024
Overall spending on information and communications technology (ICT) across the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa (META) will top $238-billion this year - an increase of 4,5% over 2023 - according to the latest predictions from International Data Corporation (IDC). The...
$10bn slump expected in IT devices
After reaching a record $730-billion in sales revenue in 2021, the global demand for IT devices including desktop PCs, laptops, tablets, and smartphones has been shifting back and forth - and although the market significantly recovered after a massive 2022 sales...
Caution urged as Multichoice/Canal+ saga continues
The Takeover Regulation Panel (TRP) is urging shareholders to exercise caution in responding and/or reacting to the various statements from both Multichoice and Groupe Canal+. Yesterday (5 February), Multichoice released SENS statements about its rejection of a buyout...
Study finds rural childhood positively impacts immune development
Researchers at the University of Cape Town's (UCT) Division of Paediatric Dermatology and Paediatric Allergy have found that early childhood is a window for shaping immune development in allergic and non-allergic South African children. The researchers described the...
Mastercard takes a stake in MTN Group Fintech
MTN has signed definitive agreements with Mastercard for a minority investment of up to $200-million into MTN Group Fintech, at a valuation of $5,2-billion on a cash and debt-free basis. The Transaction, which is non-categorised in terms of the JSE Listings...
MTN, Jumo combine platforms for short-term loans
MTN's Mobile Money Platform, MoMo, and banking technology company Jumo have partnered to launch Qwikloan to offer affordable, short-term loans in South Africa. Qwikloan enables MoMo users to obtain small, short-term loans on their mobile phones, ranging from R250 to...
Teraco connects to Google’s Joburg cloud region
Teraco will offer connectivity directly through Google Cloud Interconnect at its Isando Campus to the Google Cloud Johannesburg region. This follows Google's announcement last week of the launch of the Google Cloud region in Johannesburg, its first on the African...
Cyber safety should be on the business agenda every day
Safer Internet Day (today, 6 February) is aimed at making both individuals and companies more aware of the ever-more prevalent cyber risks that they could fall foul of. And make no mistake: Cybercrime is a particularly serious threat to South African businesses....
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Embrace chaotic innovation to drive application capital
Applications are now the primary vehicle through which digital businesses develop and deliver their goods and services. Moreover, the soaring valuations of today's most well-known digital giants are attributable to those companies' application portfolios. By Kara...
Demand zero downtime from your data storage provider
Today, downtime means lost productivity, lost income and potentially lost customers. By Hayden Sadler, country manager for South Africa at Infinidat According to an Information Technology Intelligence Corp. (ITIC) survey, 98% of respondents say that a single hour of...
How to rob a bank in the 21st century
In the early 1980s, South Africans were gripped by tales of the most infamous bank robbery gangs the country had ever known: The Stander Gang. The gang would boldly walk into banks, brandishing weapons, demand cash and simply disappear. These days, a criminal doesn't...
Netstar supports SA Special Olympics athletes
Netstar, a subsidiary of JSE-listed technology giant Altron, is partnering with Special Olympics South Africa to develop technology initiatives that will impact positively on the day-to-day lives of athletes. The initiatives include adapting technology to assist many...
Loot box systems: is it gambling?
Whenever you think about gambling you usually imagine yourself hitting the jackpot at a slot machine in the casino. However, what if gambling covered more than just a chance at winning a tangible prize? Does South African law recognise the possibility of gambling for...
Use advanced AI to stay ahead of cybercriminals
Staying ahead of today's accelerated cybercrime trends requires adding artificial intelligence (AI) to an organisation's network security strategy, writes Doros Hadjizenonos, regional director: SADC at Fortinet. As the threat landscape continues to evolve rapidly, it...
Troubleshooting your WiFi connection
In our connected world, an internet connection is fast becoming a lifestyle essential, to the point that should things go wrong, it can leave you feeling lost and frustrated. With home networks getting more sophisticated as fibre internet rolls out to more and more...
New subscription packages from black
Cell C's premium entertainment streaming service, black, has introduced new subscription packages, effective 8 March. Subscribers can now select from two affordable packages; these include black TV Access with a focus on local content at R69 and black TV Premium which...
Crisisproofing water preservation a SA priority
World Water Day taking place on 22 March will once again place issues linked to global water security and promoting sustainable practice for fresh water resources' management firmly in the spotlight. According to research, 2,1-billion people live without safe water at...
How AI can help secure the digital enterprise with visibility and intelligence
Despite the hype that exists around it, we have to remember that in its current format, artificial intelligence is actually quite limited with what it can offer. Why is this, asks Charles Barratt, principal business solutions architect: EMEA EUC strategic accounts at...
Junior Software Engineer – Remote Remote
We are looking for a motivated Junior Software Engineer to join our client based in Johannesburg on a permanent basis. In this role, you will work closely with senior developers to design, develop, and implement high-quality software solutions. This is an excellent...
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CX Support Engineer – Level 3 at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
About the RoleAre you a seasoned technical support professional with deep expertise in GenesysCloud, WebexCloud, SIP, and Avoxi trunks? We're looking for a highly skilled Level 3 Support Engineer to join our team and take ownership of complex troubleshooting,...
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