Asteroid under observation as it nears Earth
The European Space Agency (ESA) Planetary Defence Office is closely monitoring the recently discovered asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a very small chance of impacting Earth in 2032. Near-Earth asteroid 2024 YR4 was discovered on 27 December 2024 at the Asteroid...
GenAI flaws could stymie security strategies
Despite 65% of organisations having adopted generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) capabilities, 89% of IT leaders are concerned that flaws in GenAI cybersecurity tools could put their organisation at risk. This is according to a new Sophos report, “Beyond the...
Recycling sector ramps up to deal with e-waste
Electronic waste is a major challenge worldwide, particularly in South Africa where it is growing at three times the rate of growth of solid municipal waste. About 415 500 tonnes of e-waste is produced in the country annually, according to 2019 figures from the United...
Connected car market to reach $243,75bn
The global connected car market size is expected to reach $243,75-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 13,4% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Surging consumer demand, the constant need for connectivity, increased dependency on...
Mixed messages as CEOs express confidence and doubts
More than half (55%) of CEOs harbour doubts about the potential benefits of South Africa's association with BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa). This is one of the findings of this quarter's Merchantec CEO Confidence Index (MCCI), which aimed to...
Drive Control acquisition finalised
The long-anticipated sale of Drive Control Corporation has gone through. As at 1 October 2023, Drive Control Corporation has been acquired and transferred to DCC Technologies (Pty) Ltd as a going concern. DCC founder Neil Rex has stepped back from the CEO role, which...
Bank Zero takes on commercial banking
Bank Zero is now offering commercial banking for businesses of any size. "Bank Zero is ushering an innovative new approach far from the legacy 'me-too' solutions of traditional banks," says Michael Jordaan, chair of Bank Zero. "We have completely rethought commercial...
Calling all channel players: Vote for 2023’s top vendors and distributors
Voting is now open for the 2023 survey for this year's Channelwise Awards - the most sought-after and prestigious independent awards in the South African IT distribution channel. Channel players are asked to cast their votes for the vendors and distributors they feel...
Cloud infrastructure spending stays on growth track
Spending on compute and storage infrastructure products for cloud deployments, including dedicated and shared IT environments, increased 7,9% year over year in the second quarter of 2023 (2Q23) to $24,6-billion. This is according to the International Data Corporation...
Attacks through social media proliferate
On 29 September, the North Korea-linked cybercriminal group Lazarus targeted a Spanish aerospace company through social media. The attacker pretended to be a recruiter from Meta and contacted employees via LinkedIn Messaging. This tricked them into believing the...
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Fujitsu to add NVMe to its storage portfolio
Fujitsu has unveiled plans for future purpose-built NVMe storage products, designed to complement its existing portfolio of Eternus DX hybrid and Eternus AF all-flash systems. The future ultra-high-speed storage systems will support Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe)...
Cyber risk ranked #1 for educational sector
Cyber threats are no longer a rarity, they are expected. With recent ransomware attacks such as WannaCry and NotPetya, the potential theft or leakage of data, particularly confidential information in an educational setting, should be top of the list in risk planning....
Why the CIOs/CISO positions is becoming more challenging
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SA academic wins global innovation award
A UNISA technology administrator has received the prestigious Turnitin 2018 Global Innovation Awards which recognizes educators, technology administrators, institutions, and students who are passionate about academic integrity and champion the innovative and effective...
Changes to the Datatec board
Datatec has announced the appointment of Maya Makanjee as an independent non-executive director of the company as well as a member of the remuneration committee and social & ethics committee, with effect from 1 November 2018. Makanjee is an experienced independent...
Blue Label offers new ExtraHop Reveal(x)
Blue Label Technology Solutions has announced the availability of ExtraHop Reveal(x) Summer 2018 in South Africa, a new release which highlights late stage cyber-attack activities and significantly reduces 'dwell' time. Between 2017 and 2018, threat dwell time in the...
BI to combat insurance policy lapses
For insurers, managing policy lapses or surrenders are part of business. But, despite recent figures reflecting a nine percent decrease in surrenders last year from 2016, it will remain a concern for companies trying to compete amidst ever-tightening budgets. Kelly...
StatPro and Infovest step up SA presence
StatPro Group, the AIM-listed provider of cloud-based portfolio analytics and asset pricing services for the global asset management industry, is stepping up its South African presence. UK-headquartered StatPro and its wholly owned subsidiary, Infovest Consulting are...
Rebrand redefines direction for Ozone
Ozone Information Technology Distribution has changed its name from Ozone Information Technology Solutions. The change in name accompanies a shift in strategic focus as the brand adopts a title more suited to its growth plans and future. "We changed our name from IT...
Columinate, Insites Consulting join forces
Insights agency Columinate is joining forces with global consumer insight and collaboration agency, InSites Consulting. Founded in 2008, Columinate was South Africa's first modern insights agency and, under the leadership of co-founder and CEO Henk Pretorius, has...
PHP Developer with Rust Skills – Western Cape Cape Town
Are you a passionate PHP developer with a keen interest in Rust? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy solving complex technical challenges? We're seeking a talented PHP Developer with Rust Skills to join our innovative team in Cape Town. This is a...
Business Analyst at STS – Gauteng Johannesburg
Looking for a Business Analyst, contract Requirement Gathering will be a large part of day-to-day tasks:Conduct workshops and interviews with stakeholders (loan fulfilment areas, risk teams, finance, IT, etc.) to identify the system's needs.Document the requirements...
PHP/Laravel Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
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Program Administrator (PMBOK) at Construct Executive Search
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Full Stack Java Developer (Expert) 2248
Full Stack Java Developer ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:- Technical:o Angular frameworko Javao Kafkao HTML5, Typescript and CSSo Unit testingo Integration Testingo RESTful API (Swagger, Open API)o Microservices architectureo Docker/ Kuberneteso Object-oriented...
Mid to Senior C# Developer
Our client is looking for an experienced C# Developer with expertise in VB.NET and desktop/web applications for a hybrid role based in Johannesburg. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTechNETC# (Desktop/Web)MS SQLCrystal ReportsShould you meet the...
Program Administrator (PMBOK) at Construct Executive Search – Gauteng West Rand
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor's Degree in AdministrationMust have 5-10 years of experience in Administration at Engineering Consulting CompanyMust have knowledge of FIDIC contracts and agreementsMust have knowledge of NEC4 ECC...
Full Stack Java Developer (Expert) 2248 – Gauteng Pretoria
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Mid to Senior C# Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is looking for an experienced C# Developer with expertise in VB.NET and desktop/web applications for a hybrid role based in Johannesburg. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTechNETC# (Desktop/Web)MS SQLCrystal ReportsShould you meet the...
Mid-Level Software Developer (Node.js, JavaScript, SQL, Linux)
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a Mid-Level Software Developer who thrives under pressure is sought by a fast-paced Specialist in End-to-end IT Management and Consultative IT Services. You will develop commercial-grade web applications, conduct Planning / Estimation...
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