MTN says critical infrastructure safe after security breach
MTN has experienced a cybersecurity incident that resulted in unauthorised access to personal information of some MTN customers in certain markets. The group has assured customers that its core network, billing systems and financial services infrastructure remain...
Consistent communication helps compliance leaders to manage risks
Third-party risk management (TPRM) is compromised in many organisations because those holding the relationship with the third-party (relationship owners) don’t escalate red flags to compliance teams reliably, according to Gartner. Relationship owners are most often...
Four trends in the African energy sector
As we head into 2024, the renewable energy sector is set to see innovation that will transform the way energy is accessed, stored and deployed across Africa. Paul van Zijl, Group CEO at Starsight Energy, discusses four key trends that he thinks will profoundly shape...
Telco cloud infrastructure software market set to accelerate
International Data Corporation (IDC) sees cloud-native deployment of telco network workloads accelerating in 2024. IDC forecasts worldwide revenue for telco cloud infrastructure software, including virtual network functions (VNFs), cloud-native network functions...
South Africans think life with AI will be very different
New research by Google shows that search interest in artificial intelligence (AI) increased by 370% over the last year, as 91% of South Africa thinks life with AI will look different five years from now. Searches for AI reached an all-time high last year in South...
What will economic growth look like in the new era?
A new World Economic Forum report offers a re-evaluation of global economic growth, introducing a new framework that takes a holistic look at GDP alongside the quality of growth across 107 economies. The Future of Growth Report 2024 highlights a significant economic...
Climate crisis could cause 14,5m deaths by 2050
A new World Economic Forum report warns that, by 2050, climate change may cause an additional 14,5-million deaths and $12,5-trillion in economic losses worldwide. Despite these stark findings, there is still time for global stakeholders to take decisive, strategic...
Convergence Partners snaps up Datacentrix
The Convergence Partners Digital Infrastructure Fund (CPDIF) has entered into a definitive agreement with Alviva Holdings to acquire 100% of Datacentrix Group. The acquisition is alongside the existing Datacentrix management team that has successfully led the company...
How GenAI will go mainstream in 2024
Generative AI (GenAI) was a groundbreaking development last year, with the emergence of popular chatbots such as OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Bard taking the technology world by storm. However, using the large language models (LLMs) powering these chatbots has...
Digital skills thought to be key to better pay
According to a recent Kaspersky survey, over half of employees surveyed in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region feel the lack of digital skills when working on computers and other digital equipment. If they had better digital skills, employees think they...
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DataVoice sees international success
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Huawei shows enterprise solutions at MWC
At MWC 2019, to be held in Barcelona from 25 to 19 February, Huawei Enterprise Business Group will have an entire area dedicated to government and enterprise customers for the first time. It will also be introducing its latest AI applications in the fields of smart...
Can waste-to-energy offer an opex reprieve for mines?
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How do you make a start with HCI?
Once you understand what hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) is, and the benefits it offers to business, the next step is to ensure a successful HCI deployment, and how to attain the best from HCI. By Eugene Maritz, services director at First Technology National...
Copperman Consulting joins Decision Inc brand identity
UK-based Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) specialist Copperman Consulting will be integrated into the Decision Inc brand as part of its global drive to provide innovative intelligence solutions to support clients across all aspects of the information value...
The link between compliance and cybersecurity
Cyber-attacks are gaining momentum, and each new publicised incident highlights the increasing need for effective data protection. By Vishal Barapatre, chief technology officer of In2IT Technologies Many of these attacks have targeted personal information, such as...
RubiBlue digitises member management with easiClique platform
RubiBlue has developed a digital solution that transforms membership management for organisations. easiClique is a customisable software platform that allows companies across multiple industries to effectively control all aspects of membership from communications to...
Tips for selecting a business broadband provider
With dozens of providers jostling for your organisation's business connectivity, it can be extremely confusing to settle on one broadband package. By Grant Parker, GM of Seacom Business South Africa Very often price seems like the only distinguishing factor, as...
The Learning Resource: From forensics to finance, a career as an accountant isn’t just about counting beans
An accountant is an advisor, a financial planner, an analyst, and a manager. An accountant understands numbers and figures and how they influence business and people, and they have a keen eye for detail and a passion for learning and change. The role of the accountant...
Canon updates imageRunner Advance platform
Canon Europe has announced the next edition of its third generation imageRunner Advance platform with new version 3.8 firmware. The extensive portfolio of 26 products and seven series, developed with Canon's entire Multi-Function Printers (MFP) range in mind, provides...
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ENVIRONMENT:A strong technical & ambitious Support Engineer is sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist to be responsible for providing high-quality technical support to both technical and non-technical end users while supporting a wide range...
Mainframe IDMS Database Administrator
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Mainframe IDMS Database Administrator (DBA) to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract...
Intermediate -Senior C# Developer
Our client is seeking experienced and motivated C# Developers to join their team. You will focus on building microservices that leverage gRPC for efficient communication and deploying them within a Kubernetes (k8s) cluster. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in...
Support Engineer (CPT Onsite, HP Service Qualifications) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A strong technical & ambitious Support Engineer is sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist to be responsible for providing high-quality technical support to both technical and non-technical end users while supporting a wide range...
Mainframe IDMS Database Administrator – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Mainframe IDMS Database Administrator (DBA) to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract...
Intermediate -Senior C# Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is seeking experienced and motivated C# Developers to join their team. You will focus on building microservices that leverage gRPC for efficient communication and deploying them within a Kubernetes (k8s) cluster. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in...
Technical Specialist at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:This award winning global SAAS software company is growing at a rapid rate. This is a new position to facilitate the customer demand. You will join a talented team of curious, creative and driven individuals who are dedicated to empowering...
Senior Back End Developer (LM)
Development and maintenance on platform/application. Review and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System owner. Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements. Preparation of...
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To be responsible for coordinating people and resources to execute and deliver projects within a specified timeline. Desired Skills: Project Planning Budget Management Quality Assurance Project plan Project resources Risk Management Time Management Desired Work...
Technical Specialist at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:This award winning global SAAS software company is growing at a rapid rate. This is a new position to facilitate the customer demand. You will join a talented team of curious, creative and driven individuals who are dedicated to empowering...
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