Shift to cloud reinforces the need for enhanced security
An increasing number of organisations are shifting towards hybrid cloud environments and adopting containerisation technologies, resulting in a pressing need for enhanced cloud workload security solutions, according to a new study from Kaspersky and ISG. The research...
Data centres and the electricity conundrum
Data centres are the heart of the digital economy and the demand for them is expected to rise substantially, positioning them as a primary focus for growth and investment. But the cost of operating data centres is also rising substantially due to rising electricity...
Tech not the only solution to supply chain productivity dip
New technologies ranging from smart robotics to actionable AI have the potential to transform the supply chain function, but they will fail to lift historically low levels of labor productivity unless utilised as part of a broader strategy, according to Gartner....
Cloud adoption, modern development impact IT teams
The roles and activities performed by IT professionals have evolved dramatically over the past 10 years due to the convergence of modern development technologies, cloud platforms, and as-a-service offerings that can significantly improve overall productivity. Today,...
Companies tempt Gen Z workers with early Fridays
Skills are a hot commodity in virtually every industry across all sectors globally. The emerging workforce, and so-called Gen Z workers in particular, are in demand and more employers are offering early finish Fridays or summer Fridays as a perk to attract...
Threats to healthcare incident response a matter of life or death
Ransomware attacks are the most disruptive and destructive type of cyber incidents threatening healthcare, with clear impacts on the systemic functioning of hospitals in service delivery and surgeries. However, ransomware is not the only threat facing healthcare...
Apple looks to break free from iPhone dependence
Apple has unveiled a new Vision Pro mixed reality headset at WWDC 2023, as it moves beyond the iPhone ecosystem and enters the extended reality realm. Anisha Bhatia, senior technology analyst at GlobalData, comments: "Apple's much-awaited Vision Pro headset is a beta...
Watch: Intel pays tribute to Gordon Moore
Intel and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation hosted a tribute to celebrate the life of Gordon Moore, Intel’s co-founder. In addition to leading Intel, Moore was a giant of the technology industry, author of Moore’s Law and one of America’s leading philanthropists....
Tsunamis could be detected by their rumble in the atmosphere
Triggered by earthquakes, undersea volcanoes, and other Earth-shaking forces, tsunamis can devastate coastal communities. And when it comes to providing advance warning, every second counts. Scientists at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory are testing a novel approach...
New GM for WASPA
The Wireless Application Service Provider's Association (WASPA) has announced the appointment of Noelan Rungasamy as the body's new GM, effective 1 June 2023. Rungasamy takes the baton from long-serving GM, Ilonka Badenhorst, who is leaving WASPA to pursue alternative...
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Mimecast acquires Solebit
E-mail and data security company Mimecast has acquired security software developer Solebit for approximately $88-million net of cash acquired. Solebit's technology is engineered to provide a fast, accurate and computationally efficient approach for the identification...
Uganda signs up for power funding
Uganda becomes the first African country to sign an agreement with the Regional Liquidity Support Facility (RLSF), a joint initiative of the African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI), a pan-African and multilateral guarantor and KfW with funding from German Ministry of...
AI set to increase jobs, elevate humans
Artificial Intelligence may cause some jobs to be lost, but ultimately it will create more jobs and elevate humans, says futurist and technology entrepreneur Stafford Masie. Masie, former Google SSA head and the innovator behind ThumbzUp and the Payment Pebble, was...
Is your business really what you think it is?
By leveraging big data, you may uncover highly profitable insights about what you really do, writes Brian Timperley, MD and co-founder of Turrito Networks and MD of Dial a Nerd. Over the past several years, it would have been near impossible for business owners and...
Made-in-SA tech transforms retail
South African retail has a new weapon to combat the war against its bricks-and-mortar assets. This positive development could help transform retail experiences for an industry that has squirmed as the digitisation of business put its stores in the crosshairs. It has...
Ransomware attackers get targeted
During 2017, the WannaCry ransomware attack impacted more than 300 000 people across 150 countries in less than two days. In 2018, criminals are evolving their tactics, including launching well-researched, targeted attacks intended to infect specific, high-value...
Smart cities key to an inclusive future for Africa
Markets across Africa are already heavily investing in the future of cities, with figures from the International Data Corporation (IDC) forecasting spend on technologies that enable smart city initiatives will reach $1,26-billion in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) in...
Singtel, Ericsson launch Singapore’s first 5G pilot network
Singtel and Ericsson has announced a new initiative that will see Singapore's first 5G pilot network go live by Q4 this year. The 5G pilot network will be deployed at one-north in Buona Vista, the country's science, business and IT hub. Using Ericsson's 3GPP...
The business of tech from a woman’s point of view
Only 23% of tech jobs are held by women in South Africa - out of 236 000 ICT (tech) roles, women occupy 56 000 of them. Rumbidzai Zawu, co-founder and chief operations officer at U-App, was undeterred by the statistics when she launched the company with Joseph...
Why ID verification matters for African mobile operators
According to the 2017 Mobile Economy Report of the GSM Association, Africa currently has 420-million unique mobile subscribers representing a 43% penetration. By Sherry Zameer, senior vice-president: IOT for CISMEA at Gemalto By 2020, the Report predicts that...
Business Analyst (Junior) at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd
· Purpose of the Role:· Our client in Port Elizabeth is looking for a Junior Business Analyst who will be at the forefront of driving impactful change within our organization! In this exciting role, you'll dive into the analysis and enhancement of business processes,...
Network Engineer – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Network EngineerOur client who is a well-established ICT solutions company is seeking a Network Engineer to join their team. This role requires expertise in configuring and managing networking routers (Cisco, Juniper, or Mikrotik) as well as VOIP devices and services...
Power Platform Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Develop and Customise Solutions:Create, customize, and configure applications using the Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Automate, Power Pages, and Power BI.Design and deploy custom workflows, portals, and reports to meet...
Business Analyst (Junior) at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd – Eastern Cape Gqebera
· Purpose of the Role:· Our client in Port Elizabeth is looking for a Junior Business Analyst who will be at the forefront of driving impactful change within our organization! In this exciting role, you'll dive into the analysis and enhancement of business processes,...
Senior Software Developer
Full-Stack Software Developer - Specialists in custom software solutions designed to promote seamless automation of tasks in any industry We are recruiting a highly skilled and motivated Full Stack Developer to join a dynamic team. The successful candidate will have a...
Senior Business Analyst at Datonomy Solutions
We are looking for an exceptional Senior Business Analyst to join our team in Sandton, JHB.Hybrid- onsite twice a week in Sandton, JHB.Description:To apply a set of tasks and techniques used to work as a liaison amongst stakeholders in order to understand the...
Senior Software Developer – Gauteng Highveld Techno Park
Full-Stack Software Developer - Specialists in custom software solutions designed to promote seamless automation of tasks in any industry We are recruiting a highly skilled and motivated Full Stack Developer to join a dynamic team. The successful candidate will have a...
Senior Business Analyst at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton
We are looking for an exceptional Senior Business Analyst to join our team in Sandton, JHB.Hybrid- onsite twice a week in Sandton, JHB.Description:To apply a set of tasks and techniques used to work as a liaison amongst stakeholders in order to understand the...
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Full Stack Software Developer - Use your brilliant talents to develop digital experiences that transform brands and grow businesses We are looking for a creative Full Stack Developer with a strong background in SharePoint development. The ideal candidate will have...
Junior C# Developer
Database architecture and design. Write code. Create and design user interfaces. Debug and maintain client programs.Minimum Requirements:Education: Matric and related IT qualification. Skills required: C#, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML 5, CSS, SQL with MS SQL Server,...
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