Cyberattacks ramp up in Africa
Between 2023 and 2024 African businesses were targeted by web threats, on-device threats, and attacks aiming to steal data, including spyware and password stealers. This is according to the latest anonymised data from the Kaspersky Security Network (KSN), which also...
5th Gen AMD Epyc delivers Google Cloud performance
AMD has announced that the new Google Cloud C4D and H4D virtual machines (VMs) are powered by 5th Gen AMD EPYC™ processors. The latest additions to Google Cloud’s general-purpose and HPC-optimised VMs deliver leadership performance, scalability, and efficiency for...
The transformative impact of AR/VR technologies in construction
The construction industry is on the brink of a profound shift with the integration of augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) technologies - advancements that promise a radical redefinition of design, planning, and execution in construction projects. The collaborative...
Construction equipment OEM telematics set to hit 11m
The global installed base of active construction equipment (CE) OEM telematics systems reached 6,2-million units in 2022, according to Berg Insight. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12%, the active installed base is forecasted to reach 11-million...
How to successfully motivate employees back into the office
Organisations that enforce mandated return-to-office policies can negatively impact employee productivity, intent to stay and performance when not done strategically and transparently, according to Gartner. Instead, organisations should focus on three strategies to...
Dell extends GenAI offerings
Dell's PowerEdge XE9680 will support the upcoming AMD Instinct MI300X accelerator, offering customers more choice when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) performance. With eight MI300X GPUs, 192Gb of 5,3Tbps High Bandwidth Memory (HBM3) per GPU for a total...
Axiz is 2023 Channelwise Distributor of the Year
Axiz has been selected as South Africa’s favourite IT distributor, scooping the 2023 Channelwise Distributor of the Year Award by a comfortable margin. The award is made to the distributor who garnered the most votes in the annual Channelwise survey, where resellers...
Syntech reclaims Customer Care crown
Syntech Distribution has reclaimed the Customer Care Distributor of the Year Award at the 2023 Channelwise Awards. The awards, voted for by reseller partners, goes to the distributor that offers resellers the best value-added services. Resellers pick their favourite...
The votes are in … these are SA’s top IT vendors
South African IT resellers have cast their votes and selected their favourite vendors in the 2023 Channelwise Awards. Resellers cast their votes online in the Channelwise Awards survey, with about 2 200 taking the opportunity to make their voices heard. The results...
5G the fastest-growing subscription type in sub-Saharan Africa
The November 2023 edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report projects that total mobile subscriptions in sub-Saharan Africa will grow at 3 percent annually from 940-million in 2023 to 1,1-billion in 2029. 5G will be the fastest-growing subscription type between 2023 and...
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Troye redefines employee experience with Citrix
Troye has announced that Citrix is enhancing its digital workspace solutions to enable people to work with even greater speed, intelligence and simplicity. Citrix has acquired Sapho, a leading micro app platform which it will use to enhance the guided work...
Etion results reflect business challenges, opportunities
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Frogfoot FTTH to connect 14 000 more homes
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Nokia powers 200G optical service for Telecom Egypt
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Automated bookkeeping service free for Absa customers
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MyBucks and Bibimoney in strategic partnership
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Data-driven sports management with SAP Sports One
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Loyalty in business takes on a new form
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Women’s careers constrained by unsupportive male partners
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This silly season, deal with spam and phishing
It's the silly season, and while most go shopping, cyber criminals go phishing. With the larger volumes of promotional emails hitting inboxes over the festive and back-to-school period, now is the time for companies to step up email management. "Companies can help...
DBA – PostgreSQL at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:If you're seeking a rewarding opportunity to contribute to positive social change while earning a competitive salary and working for an innovative, dynamic and well-organised international organisation, this employer is definitely worth considering....
Project Manager (Construction / Building) at Famous Brands – Gauteng Midrand
IntroductionJOB TITLE: Project ManagerJOB GRADE: CUDEPARTMENT: Project ManagementLOCATION: Midrand - Gauteng East & LimpopoEMPLOYMENT STATUS: PermanentDuties & ResponsibilitiesMAIN OUTPUTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION: Manage Quality of projects...
Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Weltevredenpark
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IT Systems & Network Administrator at Southern Oil – Western Cape Western Cape
Introduction This role is responsible for ensuring high availability, scalability and enhanced performance of end user Computers, Networks, Servers, Software, IT Security Systems and other critical components of the organization's IT infrastructure. This includes...
DBA – PostgreSQL at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:If you're seeking a rewarding opportunity to contribute to positive social change while earning a competitive salary and working for an innovative, dynamic and well-organised international organisation, this employer is definitely worth considering....
Service Desk Technician at Mintek
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Our client in the banking industry is looking for a SAP Systems Analyst with HCM Module, and specifically EC Payroll or SuccessFactors experience to join their team.The role will ensure stability and full functionality within area of responsibility, (Payroll and...
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Service Desk Technician at Mintek – Gauteng Randburg
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