Cyber Week sees rise in interactive communications
Infobip has reported record-breaking communications interactions during Cyber Week, underscoring the rising importance of Rich Communication Services (RCS) and conversational experiences. The platform recorded 11,6-billion communications interactions between Friday,...
Moderate Q3 decline for Ethernet switches
The worldwide Ethernet switch market recorded $10.8 billion in revenue in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q24), a 7,9% year-over-year (YoY) decline. Despite the annual drop, the market grew 6,6% from the second to the third quarters of 2024. The total worldwide enterprise...
Nominations open for Africa Tech Festival Awards 2023
The achievements of some of the African technology, telecommunications, and media industry's best pioneers and tech entrepreneurs will be showcased at the Africa Tech Festival Awards, taking place in Cape Town on 15 November 2023. Award categories are: * Creative...
Quantum computing leap although projected growth declines
Customer spend for quantum computing is expected to grow from $1,1-billion in 2022 to $7,6-billion in 2027, representing a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 48,1%. This is according to International Data Corporation (IDC), which published its second...
Emergent AI will have a profound impact on business and society
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is positioned on the Peak of Inflated Expectations on the Gartner Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies 2023 and is expected to reach transformational benefit within two to five years. Generative AI is encompassed within the...
Why state-level hacking is a problem for your business
Nation-state cyberattacks are on the increase globally, with a growing ecosystem of nation-state threat actors contributing to an expanding pool of sophisticated hacking tools that ultimately become available to anyone. This is the view of Leigh Murray, CTO at Triple4...
IBM, Microsoft collaborate on generative AI services
IBM is expanding its collaboration with Microsoft to help joint clients accelerate the deployment of generative AI - and deliver a new offering that will provide clients with the expertise and technology they need to innovate their business processes and scale...
CSPs must overcome barriers to deploying AI
Communications service providers (CSPs) face a host of barriers - such as accessing high-quality data - that impede their ability to effectively deploy AI which could improve network and service operations, according to new research from Nokia and Analysys Mason....
ChatGPT’s code interpreter redefines generative AI
ChatGPT took the world by storm in November 2022 and since then cutting-edge software updates have been announced - including a code interpreter which has the potential to transform the world of data science and programming, rendering the field more accessible,...
Public urged to use Gauteng Digital Platform
The Gauteng Department of e-Government, Research, and Development has launched the Gauteng Digital Platform to digitise Gauteng government services. The platform, accessible as a web site and mobile app, aims to promote a paperless environment for all Gauteng...
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Use existing Asus routers to set up a home mesh network
Asus has introduced AiMesh, a powerful new software feature for its router range that enables users to connect multiple Asus routers into a flexible, high-speed Wi-Fi network. Perfect for home users and small businesses, AiMesh allows you to extend smooth and reliable...
Ekasi Tech Fest: opportunity for indie developers
The upcoming eKasi Tech Fest will provide indie game developers with the opportunity to present their independently-developed games to the event organisers and ICT sector luminaries to stand a chance to be incubated by Maxum Digital. Located at the Digital Innovation...
Governance form versus function
One of the most persistent challenges relating to governance is the tendency to focus on form rather than substance. In line with King IV, it's time finally to accept that governance is not an end in itself, but a tool for delivering outcomes, says Parmi Natesan,...
How secure is data in the cloud
Many small business owners are more concerned about how secure their data is in the cloud, but don't worry about taking their unencrypted laptops to a local coffee shop. Having a 'secure' password doesn't mean one's data is protected, writes Alto Africa chief...
Do we need HR for the robot workforce?
Do you speak 'bot'? It sounds like a flippant question but it's not. In every organisation, it's the employees who drive much of the success, engaging with customers, driving revenue and profits, and keeping the wheels of business and commerce moving. By Lenore...
Why your business needs cyber insurance
While still in its infancy, cyber insurance has been on offer for some time, and is seeing a soaring demand around the world. However, the uptake of cyber insurance in South Africa is still alarmingly low. Simon Campbell-Young, CEO of MyCybercare, says that local...
Network security 101
The news these days is awash with stories about cyber-attacks and network security. While cybercrime has been around as long as the Internet has, the frequency and sophistication of attacks increase daily. This is not a fad or trend. It is the stark reality facing all...
CrashDetech wins for innovation
CrashDetech, a mobile app which can auto-detect a medical emergency in real-time has been named the Most Innovative Mobile Application- South Africa at the International Finance Awards announced this week. The award recognises contributions and work in the field of...
Harnessing AI to transform customer experience in telecoms
Telecommunications operators are generally very large enterprises, serving millions of retail consumers and thousands of enterprise / corporate clients. The sheer size of the customer base can make it very difficult to provide exceptional customer experiences for...
Cell C doubles the data on its WhatsApp bundle
Cell C's newest WhatsApp bundles now also include access to Facebook. Based on the original WhatsApp bundle, Cell C's three new bundles in the ShoutOut range will also include access to Facebook - doubling the number of platforms that customers can use these bundles...
Senior Database Administrator at M&M Consulting – Gauteng Woodmead
Roles and Responsibilities: Database AdministrationProvide administration of database systems including installation, upgrades, configuration, migration, consolidation, monitoring, tuning, and maintenanceTesting new versions of the database management system (DBMS)Set...
SAP HANA Systems Administrator at Tipp Focus Group
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IT Support Specialist (Tier 2) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, with 15+ years of experience, maintains a startup's energy. They prioritise client and staff relationships, fostering innovation and collaboration in an Agile environment. As a Microsoft-aligned organisation with proven Azure capabilities,...
Senior Systems Engineer
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Senior System EngineerQualification:B.Tech (Eng) with 13+ years of relevant experienceB.Eng/B.Sc (Eng) with 9+ years of relevant experienceM.Eng with 7+ years of relevant experiencePhD/D.Eng with 5+ years of relevant...
Full Stack Developer (Angular & C#) at Reverside
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SAP HANA Systems Administrator at Tipp Focus Group – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
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Full Stack Developer (Angular & C#) at Reverside – Gauteng Gauteng
Job Title: Full Stack DeveloperJob Summary:Reverside is seeking a skilled and experienced Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic IT team. This role will focus on building a strong foundation for application monitoring, observability, and AIOps within our team. The...
SAP Basis Administrator at Tipp Focus Group
Job Opportunity: SAP Basis Administrator ?? Location: Cape Town We're looking for skilled SAP Basis Administrators for multiple levels: Senior: 5+ years' experiencePrincipal: 8+ years' experienceQualifications required: Relevant SAP Basis qualificationsExperience...
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