Security and resilience key to Power 11
Kathy Gibson reports – One of the best-funded industries in the world is cybercrime. Indeed, it generated revenue of more than $10-trillion last year – close to double what the next-biggest industry (pharmaceuticals) – earned. So it shouldn’t be a surprise that a...
SA channel welcomes IBM’s Power 11
Kathy Gibson reports – IBM’s Power 11 launch is one of the company’s most significant in recent years: the new technology promises to improve customers’ productivity and reduce costs, while paving the road to full artificial intelligence (AI) value. The last couple of...
Steep growth for smart waste sensors
The number of waste collection points fitted with smart waste sensor technology reached 1,25-million worldwide in 2023 (excluding China) and, growing at a CAGR of 22,8%, will increase to 3,5- million by 2028, according to new research from Berg Insight. These...
Growing demand for mainframe skills
IBM introduced the Mainframe Skills Council during its recent SHARE conference, to provide a forum where global organisations will foster a skilled, diverse, sustainable workforce for the mainframe platform. In addition to IBM, the council includes organisations...
Software engineers set to make full use of AI code assistants
By 2028, 75% of enterprise software engineers will use AI code assistants, up from less than 10% in early 2023, according to Gartner. Sixty-three percent of organisations are currently piloting, deploying, or have already deployed AI code assistants, according to a...
HR professionals ready to embrace AI
A new global report from Sage reveals that HR professionals are prepared to embrace AI to ease the burden of admin jobs, take away time consuming tasks and, ultimately, ease burnout. The annual report - The Changing Face of HR - surveyed over 1 000 HR leaders across a...
Global coal fleet inches up
Global operating coal capacity grew by 2% in 2023 - with China driving two-thirds of new additions - and a small uptick was seen for the first time since 2019 in the rest of the world, according to Global Energy Monitor's annual survey of the global coal fleet. But...
EV charging beyond the utility grid
Electric vehicles are no longer a niche oddity but fully mainstream, with many automotive manufacturers announcing targets to phase out ICE (internal combustion engine) construction in favour of BEVs (battery electric vehicles). Passenger cars are not the only sectors...
Research breakthrough could enable future 6G comms networks
A breakthrough development in wireless communication technology could help deliver the ultra-fast and software-controlled 6G networks of the future, researchers say. A team led by researchers from the University of Glasgow has developed an innovative wireless...
New tools to protect against sextortion and intimate image abuse
Meta says it is testing new features to help protect young people from sextortion and intimate image abuse, and to make it more difficult for potential scammers and criminals to find and interact with teens. It is also testing new ways to help people spot potential...
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Altron appoints risk and compliance exec
Altron has announced the appointment of Sayeeda Khan as group executive: risk and compliance, with effect from 1 April. "We see corporate governance, positive control posture and compliance as a critical foundation for our growth strategy. It is for this reason that...
Ruckus targets high-demand entry level WiFi with Corex
Ruckus Networks has announced that ICT distributor, COREX has been appointed as an official reseller and service partner for Ruckus Unleashed - a controller-less WLAN solution that enables small businesses to affordable deploy reliable, carrier-grade WiFi in minutes....
Nokia showcases Factory in a Box 2.0
Nokia is showcasing the second generation of its Factory in a Box at Hannover Messe 2019, taking place this week. The container is a proof of concept that demonstrates how Industry 4.0 solutions can be packed, transported and brought back into service in a matter of...
Better WiFi insights from Linkyfi and Westcon-Comstor
Westcon-Comstor has signed a distribution agreement with WiFi disruptor Linkyfi, which will enable customers to better manage access to WiFi networks whilst providing marketing insights, no matter the networking hardware platform. Linkyfi is both a public WiFi access...
Fujitsu Celsius C780 rack workstation accelerates performance
Fujitsu takes performance of rack workstations to new levels with the new Fujitsu Celsius C780, designed to provide flexible and secure remote access to applications with high GPU demands. The Celsius C780 delivers full workstation performance from one single rack...
HP targets counterfeits in East Africa
HP's ACF team, alongside local African authorities, have conducted two successful operations to stop the trade of counterfeit cartridges for HP printers across Uganda and Mozambique. Firstly, In September and October 2018, HP's ACF team and local authorities raided...
Automation Anywhere expands operations to Africa
Robotic process automation company Automation Anywhere has announced the expansion of its operations in Africa and (Rest of the World) ROW countries, with plans to open an office in Johannesburg. To lead the company's expansion, Sriram Narayanan has been appointed...
Security terminology demystified: malware edition
Malware – even the name should be enough to strike fear into the heart of technology. You’ve read the breakdown. You have squinted suspiciously at emails, your firewall and your antivirus programme. You know that cybercrime is a harsh reality that nobody can escape....
The Learning Resource: the professional bricklayer
The trade of bricklayer is one of the oldest in the world and remains a valuable skill that can help anyone build an amazing career. The career: Bricklayer A bricklayer is a skilled artisan and critical to the building industry. You form the foundation of the...
Say what? Tips and tricks for Microsoft Excel
How the beginner, the expert and the pro can absolutely get the most out of Microsoft Excel while using their Android device Microsoft Excel is like Marmite – you either love it or you hate it. For those that love it, Microsoft Excel is this delectable smorgasbord of...
Solutions Architect – Gauteng Centurion
A well-established business is seeking to appoint Solution Architect.Design technology solutions for the organization by defining integrated solution architectures that are aligned with IT strategies and architectures to meet and support the organization's...
Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client is a specialist management consultancy dedicated to delivering innovative solutions within the asset management, banking and retail industries. Their experienced consultants work closely with clients in South Africa and the UK to offer expert advisory...
Software Engineer (Expert) 0205 – Gauteng Pretoria
Software Engineer ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Familiarity with Microservices Architecture, Cloud Architecture and Container ArchitectureAt least 6 years' worth of experience using back-end technologies such asPythonjsJavaExperience with the following cloud...
Senior Network Engineer – Eastern Cape Sidwell
The primary responsibility of this role is to assist in the implementation, maintenance, and support of the company's network infrastructure. Additional duties include supporting the global Help Desk and regional Network Administrators from a second-level support...
Applications Architect
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Applications ArchitectTo design and maintain the enterprise-wide application architecture as guided by the EA standards, procedures and policies.EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Degree in Computer ScienceTOGAF...
Project Manager
Our client is a specialist management consultancy dedicated to delivering innovative solutions within the asset management, banking and retail industries. Their experienced consultants work closely with clients in South Africa and the UK to offer expert advisory...
Commercial Analyst
Job Title: Commercial Analyst Location: Century City, Cape Town Salary: R24 000 Reports to: Head of Merchandising Team: Merchandising Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Monday to Thursday in-office, Friday work-from-home) Company Overview Our client is a leading e-commerce...
Software Engineer (Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate should have a strong...
Applications Architect – Gauteng Centurion
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Applications ArchitectTo design and maintain the enterprise-wide application architecture as guided by the EA standards, procedures and policies.EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Degree in Computer ScienceTOGAF...
Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client is a specialist management consultancy dedicated to delivering innovative solutions within the asset management, banking and retail industries. Their experienced consultants work closely with clients in South Africa and the UK to offer expert advisory...
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