April Fool joke or a cyberattack? How to avoid both
A recent survey by Kaspersky shows that 21,3% of employees and business owners using computers in South Africa faced a situation when colleagues (12,8%), friends or relatives (8,5%) made jokes with their unlocked computer. These jokes include sending funny messages or...
Does the current geopolitical turmoil mean China is back?
The current pace and flux of geopolitics continues to disrupt markets - keeping investors across the globe on tenterhooks. By David Rees, head of global economics at Schroders The US/China relationship in particular is the most consequential bi-lateral relationship in...
Most South Africans struggle with workplace stress
A massive 85% of South Africans grapple with stress at their jobs - but that only 39% of employees find their wellbeing programmes "fairly effective". This is according to a new survey by insuretech YuLife and IPSOS, which shares that another 32% of respondents found...
Intel showcases scientific supercomputers
Intel has showcased AI-accelerated high performance computing (HPC) with leadership performance for HPC and AI workloads across Intel Data Centre GPU Max Series, Intel Gaudi2 AI accelerators and Intel Xeon processors. In partnership with Argonne National Laboratory,...
AMD shines in latest Top500 list
AMD EPYC processors and AMD Instinct accelerators continue to be the solutions of choice for many of the most innovative, energy-efficient and fastest supercomputers in the world. AMD now powers 140 supercomputers on the latest Top500 list representing a 39%...
Teraco completes Durban data centre expansion
Teraco has announced the completion of the expansion project at its DB1 facility - the largest data centre in KwaZulu-Natal. As South Africa's third-largest city, with a population of over 3-million people, home to thriving digitally connected enterprises and a key...
Young scientists fly the SA flag at Turkey science fair
Two South African young scientists will present their scientific research at this year's Buca International Music, Science, Engineering Energy Fair (IMSEF) in Turkey. The Buca IMSEF is an international conference held in Izmir, Turkey annually from 20 to 25 November...
Nedbank Hackathon aims for an inclusive future for SMEs
Financial inclusion is the cornerstone of meaningful and sustainable small business growth in South Africa. For the country's SMEs to successfully expand, create employment opportunities, and further South Africa's economic development, tailored, digitally-advanced...
Leadership changes at Seacom
Seacom has announced a number of significant changes within its executive leadership team. Lucas Malamule Ndala has been appointed as the new group chief financial officer, succeeding Richard Schumacher, who takes on the role of chief wholesale and strategic alliances...
Quantum AI the next big thing in the AI evolution
Quantum artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as the next big advancement in AI development, using quantum mechanics to propel capabilities beyond current limits. With a notable 14% three-year CAGR increase in patent filings from 2020 to 2022, quantum AI has vast...
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Paratus rolls out new TD-LTE network
Paratus has started rolling out its TD-LTE network in parallel to its current WiMAX network. TD-LTE technology provides better spectral efficiency, higher speed throughput as well as better radio coverage than that of WiMAX. Paratus rolled out WiMAX technology in 2007...
E4 signs up Khutsoane
Digitalisation expert e4 has appointed Masego Khutsoane, as its new divisional head of financial services. Khutsoane joins e4 with a wealth of experience having held senior positions within the JSE, Absa, Woolworths Financial Services and Nedbank. Khutsoane holds a...
In gig economy, workforce performance visibility is key
A global study conducted by Oxford Economics found that 44% of total workforce spend is allocated to organisations' external workforce, with 65% saying it's important or very important to operating at full capacity and meeting market demands. By Akhona Bam, senior...
Nokia debuts fixed access network solution
Nokia today launched its fully open and programmable fixed access network slicing solution. Delivering more than service level slicing, the solution enables operators to scale to a virtually unlimited number of discrete network slices that can be independently...
Networking practices to avoid
While there is no denying the importance of networking in the modern business environment, it is important to note that not all networking is the same. ManpowerGroup South Africa's MD Lyndy van den Barselaar recommends five networking practices you should leave at the...
The growth of cloud-based ERP
Worldwide revenue in cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is expected to top $28-billion in 2022 (up from an estimated $17,6-billion in 2016). By Chris Willemse, CEO of DAC Systems This reflects the declining of initial concerns around the merits of...
Altron Bytes Managed Solutions adds digital security access
Altron Bytes Managed Solutions (Altron BMS) has partnered with Nasdaq listed MicroStrategy, to provide a digital security access solution that addresses enterprise security threats. MicroStrategy is a worldwide leader in enterprise analytics and mobile software. "With...
The game has changed
Tens of thousands of gaming, comic and geek culture fans converged on the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg this weekend for Rage 2018. South Africa's biggest annual video gaming, computer, technology and geek culture exhibition, it was also the place to meet Bravado...
DoshEx launches virtual assets
DoshEx, a Johannesburg-based developer of tokenised ecosystems and exchanges, has formally launched following the listing of two virtual assets by two financial service companies. The digital tokens registered and listed with DoshEx permit the enterprises to transfer...
A fresh solution to job creation
Unemployment will reduce drastically if empowerment is seen as a business and commercial opportunity. However, the group think and approach needs to change. This is according to Khonology CEO Michael Roberts, who believes empowerment programs can be sustainable, but...
Cloud Engineer – Gauteng Sandown
Senior Cloud Engineer Location: South Africa (Remote with periodic meetups) Are you a cloud enthusiast ready to tackle exciting challenges and craft innovative solutions? Are you passionate about modernising complex applications to be cloud native? Do you get excited...
Level II IT Support Engineer
Level II IT Engineer required to start ASAP to provide on site support to a corporate client base. For this role we would love a suitably qualified individual with a stable background and solid experience in hardware, software, security, networking and server support...
Senior OpenEdge Database Administrator
We are bold, forward-thinking innovators who create solutions that matter. As a Senior Database Administrator, you will play a critical role in ensuring the success of our customers' business continuity and high availability policies. Joining our Managed DBA Service...
Software Developer (PHP) at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd
Our client in Port Elizabeth is looking for a PHP Software Developer who will be responsible for writing, testing, and maintaining server-side web applications using PHP. Your responsibilities will be: Writing clean, efficient and scalable PHP code to implement new...
Technical Support (German Speaking) (CPT – Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-based company focused on innovation-driven growth is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Technical Support Specialist fluent in German to join their Cape Town based team. A qualification in IT or a related technical discipline is preferred, along...
Level II IT Support Engineer – Gauteng Sunninghill
Level II IT Engineer required to start ASAP to provide on site support to a corporate client base. For this role we would love a suitably qualified individual with a stable background and solid experience in hardware, software, security, networking and server support...
Senior OpenEdge Database Administrator – Western Cape Cape Town Region
We are bold, forward-thinking innovators who create solutions that matter. As a Senior Database Administrator, you will play a critical role in ensuring the success of our customers' business continuity and high availability policies. Joining our Managed DBA Service...
Software Developer (PHP) at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Our client in Port Elizabeth is looking for a PHP Software Developer who will be responsible for writing, testing, and maintaining server-side web applications using PHP. Your responsibilities will be: Writing clean, efficient and scalable PHP code to implement new...
Technical Support (German Speaking) (CPT – Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-based company focused on innovation-driven growth is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Technical Support Specialist fluent in German to join their Cape Town based team. A qualification in IT or a related technical discipline is preferred, along...
Front-End Developer at Ntice Search
Our Client, a Leader in the Export of Food productsis looking for a skilled and experienced Front-End Angular Developer to join a team of passionate developers working on a next generation solution for international trade. The software solution has been developed and...
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